Books published by publisher Loose Leaves Publishing

Inspired by the actual events of the Slave Revolt of 1842, The Freedom Game imagines the personalities and details of this remarkable piece of American slave history.Book Boy, a brilliant young slave in the Cherokee Territory, longs to live in freedom with his love, Misty. He is called Book Boy because of his unique ability to read and write, which is forbidden by the harsh Cherokee slave laws. Calling on all of his skills and ingenuity, Book Boy engineers the escape of twenty-five slaves from the Cherokee plantation where he was raised, the only home he has ever known.Guided by Jumping Ben, a courageous Cherokee hunter who risks everything to help the desperate slaves, they struggle through the wilderness. Both natural obstacles and human enemies conspire to make their journey to freedom an extremely dangerous one. As the romance between Book Boy and Misty blossoms, it is complicated not only by the hardships they must face, but also by the desires of another slave, Millie, whose affections for Book Boy will not be denied.

Sixteen-year-old Myla feels the land in her blood and bones. Royal heir Beran wants revenge for murder. Forest native Kaven wants to protect Myla from every danger.Like her people, the Westreachers, Myla's tied to the green world through tombs the forest made when it made the people. So when she finds she can open tombs long thought sealed, she's thrilled – until her father demands she use her power to help him rebel against the king. Myla would rather mix herbal remedies and spend time with Kaven, whose family is hip deep in debt and secrets.Prince Beran is sent to impress the people of Westreach so the council will confirm him as King's Heir. He's to use his power to forward the king's goals, but on his first day, an anonymous forester murdered the guard he loved like a father. Stone royal duty, because Beran wants revenge… he’s willing to make enemies everywhere to find the killer.Thrown together as fosterlings in the same household, Myla, Beran, and Kaven must each decide how far they're willing to use personal and political power to get what they want.

Shilpi is a spirited thirteen year old girl — too old to be a bride.Her parents, unable to take care of her any longer, seek out an old man from a faraway village who agrees to be Shilpi's “husband.” She quickly learns that the real master of the house is not the husband, but his twisted grown daughter, who tries to use Shilpi as her personal slave.Inspired by a female doctor and the romance of Bollywood, a bold Shilpi dares to demand the unthinkable: respect for herself and for all women.This exciting novel leads the reader on one daring girl’s journey, combining the romantic dreams of every thirteen year old girl with the harsh and demeaning realities that face too many girls and young women who have no choice but to live in these oppressed societies.

Sixteen-year-old Myla feels the land in her blood and bones. Royal heir Beran wants revenge for murder. Forest native Kaven wants to protect Myla from every danger. Like her people, the Westreachers, Myla's tied to the green world through tombs the forest made when it made the people. So when she finds she can open tombs long thought sealed, she's thrilled - until her father demands she use her power to help him rebel against the king. Myla would rather mix herbal remedies and spend time with Kaven, whose family is hip deep in debt and secrets. Prince Beran is sent to impress the people of Westreach so the council will confirm him as King's Heir. He's to use his power to forward the king's goals, but on his first day, an anonymous forester murdered the guard he loved like a father. Stone royal duty, because Beran wants revenge... he's willing to make enemies everywhere to find the killer. Thrown together as fosterlings in the same household, Myla, Beran, and Kaven must each decide how far they're willing to use personal and political power to get what they want.

Book Boy, a brilliant young slave in the Cherokee Territory, longs to live in freedom with his love, Misty. He is called Book Boy because of his unique ability to read and write, which is forbidden by the harsh Cherokee slave laws. Calling on all of his skills and ingenuity, Book Boy engineers the escape of twenty-five slaves from the Cherokee plantation where he was raised, the only home he has ever known.Guided by Jumping Ben, a courageous Cherokee hunter who risks everything to help the desperate slaves, they struggle through the wilderness. Both natural obstacles and human enemies conspire to make their journey to freedom an extremely dangerous one. As the romance between Book Boy and Misty blossoms, it is complicated not only by the hardships they must face, but also by the desires of another slave, Millie, whose affections for Book Boy will not be denied.Inspired by the actual events of the Slave Revolt of 1842, The Freedom Game imagines the personalities and details of this remarkable piece of American slave history.

Raam is an early reader picture book for children from toddler to first grade, it is designed to be enchanting and relaxing. The story and artwork balance universal childhood experiences with the unique traits of a child from the Sikh faith. "Through the simple yet elegant illustrations and sweetly spoken text, we feel that we know Raam, a young Sikh boy, who discovers the natural world through play...as is the birthright of every child."-Shakta Khalsa, Founder, Radiant Child Yoga "I hope this wonderful book will be a regular read in many family homes. Not only does it provide an educational opportunity for children of any walk of life to learn about a Sikh boy, but perhaps most importantly we are all allowed the simple pleasures of childhood and nature with its sweet imagery and thoughtful words."- Snatam Kaur, musician and author of "Original Light

Good deeds can be magic. When Grandma falls ill, two young girls with a simple, rural life style are each called upon to make a solitary journey through the forest. Their route and circumstances are the same, but their experiences contrast sharply. One finds peace and a sense of achievement. The other is forced to face her self-centered mind, and realizes she has a lot to learn about kindness. Powerful, simple, and profound, this story demonstrates the value of kindness and shows us how the ordinary things in life can sometimes be our wisest teachers.

Raam is an early reader picture book for children from toddler to first grade, it is designed to be enchanting and relaxing. The story and artwork balance universal childhood experiences with the unique traits of a child from the Sikh faith. "Through the simple yet elegant illustrations and sweetly spoken text, we feel that we know Raam, a young Sikh boy, who discovers the natural world through play...as is the birthright of every child."-Shakta Khalsa, Founder, Radiant Child Yoga

Good deeds can be magic. When Grandma falls ill, two young girls with a simple, rural life style are each called upon to make a solitary journey through the forest. Their route and circumstances are the same, but their experiences contrast sharply. One finds peace and a sense of achievement. The other is forced to face her self-centered mind, and realizes she has a lot to learn about kindness. Powerful, simple, and profound, this story demonstrates the value of kindness and shows us how the ordinary things in life can sometimes be our wisest teachers.

Shilpi is a spirited thirteen year old girl - too old to be a bride. Her parents, unable to take care of her any longer, seek out an old man from a faraway village who agrees to be Shilpi's "husband." She quickly learns that the real master of the house is not the husband, but his twisted grown daughter, who tries to use Shilpi as her personal slave. Inspired by a female doctor and the romance of Bollywood, a bold Shilpi dares to demand the unthinkable: respect for herself and for all women. This exciting novel leads the reader on one daring girl's journey, combining the romantic dreams of every thirteen year old girl with the harsh and demeaning realities that face too many girls and young women who have no choice but to live in these oppressed societies.

An uninhabited island off the coast of Maine is an unlikely place to discover a plot to blow up a nuclear power plant, and Nick Holt is an unlikely man to try to thwart it. But chance and the nagging pain of earlier disappointments send Nick down a path that will lead either to self-fulfillment, or failure, or something much more sinister. Nick is a Wall Street lawyer and former SEAL corpsman who at midlife is riddled with angst about his marriage, the direction of his country and its misguided efforts at foreign nation-building, and whether he’ll ever make a mark in this life. Desperate to be a hero in the eyes of his much younger wife — and himself — he takes off in a reckless pursuit, going against every principle of his profession and common sense. As his quest builds to a point of no return, so too does the mission of Suleiman Kel, a senior officer in the Pakistani CIA.A fast-moving thriller, Fog Island weaves together the story of two men from similar times in dissimilar circumstances, but who follow the same arc — one that inevitably leads to their confrontations with their purpose in life . . . and with each other.