MSI Press Blog

  Today's back story is about the book, It Only Hurts When I Can't Run  by Gewanda Parker. From the publisher: When Gewanda approached us with her pre-publication manuscript, it was clear that here was a person who had experienced tremendous trauma as a child. That is a story, of course. A sad story. However, what was also clear was her resilience in overcoming that trauma very, very successfully. That was a story worth publishing. An uplifting story. A story that can help others. More important for us as publisher, it fit into a line of such books, the leaders of which were Elizabeth Mahlou's Blest Atheist and Geri Henderson's and Seanne Emerton's Healing from Incest -- and ultimate prompted the commissioned book by Joanna Romer, Recovering from Domestic Abuse, Stalking, and Abuse . When it was released, Gewanda's book quickly flew to the top of Amazon's hot new releases lists: #4 Hot New Releases in the child abuse category #8 Hot New Releases in the fam...

     Today's Publisher's Pride is  From Tuscany with Love  by Lauretta Avina, which reached the following sales rankings on Amazon: #1 in hot new releases emigrant & immigrant biographies #3 in hot new releases in Italian cooking #93 in hot new releases in cookbooks, food & wine #21 in emigrant & immigrant biographies [this is all books historically published in this category list] #34 in emigration & immigration studies #55 in culinary biographies & memoirs Book Description: From Tuscany with Love  is an emotional memoir capturing the heartfelt journey of a scared, little girl from the rolling hills of Lucca to the bustling life in America. Through evocative stories and cherished family recipes, the author pays tribute to the rich culture, love, and flavors that shaped her life. This memoir beautifully blends personal reflections on family, resilience, and the timeless traditions of Tuscan cuisine, offering readers a deeply personal and...

Today's publisher's pride is  You're Not Too Old, and It's Not Too Late  by Ilene Berns-Zare, which reached  #4 in hot new releases/midlife, #10 in hot new releases/aging & longevity, #14 in hot new releases/aging, #32 in aging parents, #44 in midlife self-help, #59 in aging & longevity #82 in aging self-help, and #100 in health, fitness, and dieting  on Amazon. Book Description Designed as an accessible 52-week companion, this inspiring guide invites Baby Boomers and Gen Xers to reimagine aging with confidence, vitality, and purpose. Drawing on research-informed tools and practical reflections, it encourages readers to tap into inner strengths, embrace meaningful shifts, and discover everyday “ah-ha” moments that spark renewal. Whether you seek greater wellbeing, deeper meaning, or renewed fulfillment from midlife through older adulthood, this uplifting resource reminds us that aging well is an active journey—and that the best chapters may still lie ahead. K...

     Today's Publisher's Pride is  From Tuscany with Love  by Lauretta Avina, which reached the following sales rankings on Amazon: #1 in hot new releases emigrant & immigrant biographies #3 in hot new releases in Italian cooking #93 in hot new releases in cookbooks, food & wine #21 in emigrant & immigrant biographies [this is all books historically published in this category list] #34 in emigration & immigration studies #55 in culinary biographies & memoirs Book Description: From Tuscany with Love  is an emotional memoir capturing the heartfelt journey of a scared, little girl from the rolling hills of Lucca to the bustling life in America. Through evocative stories and cherished family recipes, the author pays tribute to the rich culture, love, and flavors that shaped her life. This memoir beautifully blends personal reflections on family, resilience, and the timeless traditions of Tuscan cuisine, offering readers a deeply personal and...