MSI Press Blog

  Today's publisher's pride is  Travels with Elly  by Larry MacDonald, which reached #16   in travel with pets books. Book description: Discover Canada like never before -- from a personal perspective, similar to John Steinbeck's view of America in his 1960 book  Travels with Charley . The author travels from coast to coast in a trailer with his wife and pets, including their Standard Poodle, Elly, in order to gain a better understanding of his adopted country. Interspersed between descriptions of history, cultures, places, and icons are the author's reflections on various things such as Elly's antics, signage, ferries, political injustice, environmental issues, and animal instincts. To provide a canine's perspective, Elly reflects on things of interest to her, including cats, cows, and other critters...but especially cats! Where was Canada's first settlement? What is its prettiest town? When and where was its most devastating shipwreck? And who was its greates...

  Jeffrey Weiss, author of  Racing against Time ,  was recently interviewed on  People of the Book  podcast about his earlier work on the Israeli Air Force. Book Description: In  Racing Against Time , Jeff Weiss shares the story of his late middle-age transformation.  Weiss went from running a first 10K race at age 48 to becoming an Ironman and ultramarathoner by his late 50s.  Along the way he discovers the extraordinary physical and emotional benefits that flow from chasing ever-increasing fitness goals.  Weiss’s journey shows us that we have the power to influence how we age, that goal-setting and adventure are not solely the province of the young.  At a time when so many of us are looking for ways to increase our health span – that portion of life that we spend in good health – Weiss’s story shows us one way to get there.   Keywords: midlife fitness transformation, running after 40, Ironman after 50. ultramarathon training ...

  Today's publisher's pride is  Super Spunky Grandmas and Other Amusing Stuff  by Ken Mogren, which reached #94 on Amazon in the category of limericks and humorous verse. Description A follow-up to highly acclaimed  Spunky Grandmas..and Other Amusing Characters ,  Super Spunky Grandmas...and Other Amusing Stuff  features many of the same type of clever stories about comical human behavior that entertained readers of Mogren's earlier work. It adds dozens of amusing, tongue-in-cheek observations about human nature and the world we live in, all written in sonnet form. Illustrator, Joella Goyette, is back with cartoonish drawings that introduce the themes of each of the book's 13 chapters. Keywords Funny short stories,  Humorous character sketches,  Comic poetry book,  Mini stories in sonnet form,  Illustrated humor book,  Books about quirky characters,  Funny grandma stories,  Ken Mogren humor writing,  Funny grandma boo...

  Sophia's first Christmas in her forever home 🎄🐾 Incorporating Cats into Christmas Celebrations at Home The holidays aren’t just for humans—our feline companions deserve a safe, joyful place in the festivities too. Here are some thoughtful ways to make Christmas cat‑friendly: 1. Decorate with Cat Safety in Mind Skip tinsel and fragile glass ornaments (they’re irresistible but dangerous). Hang ornaments higher on the tree, leaving the bottom branches for sturdy, non‑breakable décor. Secure your tree base—cats love climbing, and a wobbly tree is an invitation to chaos. 2. Create a Cozy Cat Corner Set up a festive blanket or box near the tree so your cat has their own “holiday perch.” Sprinkle a few catnip toys wrapped like presents—safe gifts they can open themselves. 3. Include Cats in Traditions Stockings aren’t just for kids—hang a small stocking for your cat with treats or toys. Family photo? Let your cat join in with a holiday collar or bow (if they tolerate it)....