Books published by publisher Sandy Run Press

"Best book I've read in over 50 years... since A Tree Grows in Brooklyn." - LibraMystic*A Pulpwood Queens Book Club Selection and Amazon Charts BestsellerHow well do we really know each other?Red Mountain in eastern Washington is home to a community of eccentrics.Otis Till, the area's visionary winemaker, has been known to howl at the moon--fully nude.Single mother Margot Pierce moved across the country to build an inn, but so far all she does is binge on gelato, the Hallmark Channel, and fantasies of murdering her ex.High school senior Emilia Forester is the daughter of celebrity parents struggling to build her own life outside of their shadow.And Brooks Baker is a man haunted by his past spent living on the streets as an orphan. Somehow, everyone lives together harmoniously, their lives intertwined like the vines in Red Mountain's beautiful and renowned vineyards.But in a place where everyone knows each other, secrets are like poison...and right now Otis, Margot, Emilia, and Brooks all have something to hide. When their secrets come to light and dysfunction ignites, will their small mountain be stronger for it--or will lives be torn apart?Heartfelt, briskly paced, and wonderfully descriptive, Red Mountain is the story of four complicated people living in a beautiful landscape unlike anywhere else. Told from multiple perspectives and rich with vivid descriptions of wine life, this novel will transport you from the first page to the last.For a free copy of the upcoming Red Mountain Chronicles cookbook, visit Boo's website.

"Best book I've read in over 50 years... since A Tree Grows in Brooklyn." - LibraMystic*A Pulpwood Queens Book Club Selection and Amazon Charts BestsellerHow well do we really know each other?Red Mountain in eastern Washington is home to a community of eccentrics.Otis Till, the area's visionary winemaker, has been known to howl at the moon--fully nude.Single mother Margot Pierce moved across the country to build an inn, but so far all she does is binge on gelato, the Hallmark Channel, and fantasies of murdering her ex.High school senior Emilia Forester is the daughter of celebrity parents struggling to build her own life outside of their shadow.And Brooks Baker is a man haunted by his past spent living on the streets as an orphan. Somehow, everyone lives together harmoniously, their lives intertwined like the vines in Red Mountain's beautiful and renowned vineyards.But in a place where everyone knows each other, secrets are like poison...and right now Otis, Margot, Emilia, and Brooks all have something to hide. When their secrets come to light and dysfunction ignites, will their small mountain be stronger for it--or will lives be torn apart?Heartfelt, briskly paced, and wonderfully descriptive, Red Mountain is the story of four complicated people living in a beautiful landscape unlike anywhere else. Told from multiple perspectives and rich with vivid descriptions of wine life, this novel will transport you from the first page to the last.For a limited time, get Boo's book, Off You Go, for FREE on the author's website.

What do you do when it all comes crashing down?*A Pulpwood Queens 2019 Book Club Selection!Boo Walker has returned to wine country for the sequel to his powerful, best-selling novel, Red Mountain. Join four wildly colorful characters as they search for life, love, and meaning in a tiny wine-growing region in the desert of eastern Washington State.Otis Till, the grapefather of Red Mountain, has regained his senses of smell and sight, but his vision of what Red Mountain should be is now threatened by a greedy landowner.Margot Pierce has finally opened her French inn, but as her son leaves for college and her boyfriend says goodbye, she realizes how lonely her world could possibly become. Can she stomach the trials of going back on the dating market, even if that means finding him online?Brooks Baker's engagement has fallen apart, so he's alone again, despite having reconnected with his biological family. Will he ever find real love on the mountain? Will having his family nearby deliver the fairy tale he'd hoped for?Adriana Hernandez has changed her name and escaped to Red Mountain with her young son to hide from their previous life in California. Can they find some sense of belonging here? Or will they have to run forever?Red Mountain Rising will drop you into the often-dysfunctional, small-town lives of farmers, chefs, winemakers, artists, and runaways as they do their best to push aside their differences with one another for the collective good of Red Mountain. Will their dissimilarities be too great to survive what's coming?Told from four different perspectives, the rich stories of Red Mountain will leave you scrambling for a plane ticket to visit this extraordinary piece of land and meet its inhabitants.

In the marriage game, when is it time to throw in the towel? Margot Simpson was raised to believe that you don’t run for cover the moment it rains. You don’t slide divorce papers across the kitchen island, especially when you have a teenage son. You roll up your sleeves, toss your hair in a bun, and dance in the downpour.When Margot abandoned her singing career on Broadway to follow the man of her dreams to Burlington, Vermont, she never looked back. She embraced her new role as a wife, mother, and homemaker with an artist’s passion.For years, her husband was a dedicated partner and father, but his political aspirations are getting in the way of his family’s happiness. With his eyes focused on a Senate seat, he’s forgotten the people that matter most.Lucky for him, the words “give up” aren’t in Margot’s vocabulary. She's convinced that if she loves her husband hard enough, he’ll awaken from the daydream he’s trapped in. But as Margot does everything she can to be the perfect wife, she realizes it's her own awakening—and even sanity—that are at stake.A Marriage Well Done, the prequel to The Red Mountain Chronicles, is a quirky, off-the-wall tale of one woman’s dysfunction while carrying out an unorthodox plan to get her husband back.

In the marriage game, when is it time to throw in the towel?Margot Simpson was raised to believe that you don't run for cover the moment it rains. You don't slide divorce papers across the kitchen island, especially when you have a teenage son. You roll up your sleeves, toss your hair in a bun, and dance in the downpour.When Margot abandoned her singing career on Broadway to follow the man of her dreams to Burlington, Vermont, she never looked back. She embraced her new role as a wife, mother, and homemaker with an artist's passion.For years, her husband was a dedicated partner and father, but his political aspirations are getting in the way of his family's happiness. With his eyes focused on a Senate seat, he's forgotten the people that matter most.Lucky for him, the words "give up" aren't in Margot's vocabulary. She's convinced that if she loves her husband hard enough, he'll awaken from the daydream he's trapped in. But as Margot does everything she can to be the perfect wife, she realizes it's her own awakening--and even sanity--that are at stake.A Marriage Well Done, the prequel to The Red Mountain Chronicles, is a quirky, off-the-wall tale of one woman's dysfunction while carrying out an unorthodox plan to get her husband back.

Imminent danger is in the air once again as Jack Sampson finishes his first year of college. Now, with summer upon him, his hometown of Stanton is wanting to throw a big get together for his high school graduating class. A simple request is made for Jack to go to North Chicago to pick up his girlfriend Alyssa and their friend, Emily. Once there, Jack is briefly re-acquainted with an old friend before the three of them head back to Stanton. But then, a mysterious murder leaves everyone shocked and scared with an unknown killer at large. No one knows who would have pulled the trigger, and instead of running back home, Jack feels compelled to stay to find out who killed his friend, or if only the surface of the case has been touched..

Louie is a buoy in the Bay of St. Louis. Louie had a happy life in the Bay, remaining firmly in position and proudly guiding the variety of boats that passed him every day. This is the story of Louie's trials, tribulations and ultimate triumph on the fateful day when Hurricane Camille tore Louie from his post and devastated the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Hell is divided into seven layers. The King of Hell was lost ages ago, and it has been the steward’s task to sort the souls into their designated regions and maintain control of the world. Nora, the steward’s stepdaughter, was an outcast, and in many ways, she still is.After a heated argument, Nora does something inexplicable, and she soon finds herself out of the castle and in a forest with soul-eating giants. It’s then that Nora meets Aegis, an immortal, who suspects Nora is more than an ordinary girl.

Imagine that you have a family pet who somehow knows when bad things are going to happen, and is always in the right place at the right time to avert disaster and save the day.This is the story of India, a very unique feline with a nose for trouble and is intelligent enough to keep her friends and family from harm. Follow in her adventures as she patrols the neighbourhood, finding danger and fun at the same time.

Selk Baioumi is Croatian. She's also Egyptian. And American. Despite her vast heritage, the only family she has known is her mom and late grandfather. Other than that, the closest relationship she has is with her boxing/kickboxing instructor, Cliff. And she's perfectly happy with her life, until two new men show up in her cozy hometown of Snow Hill, Maryland. The first, Whistler, an ill-reputed boxer with a paranormal secret. The second, Zahid, the Egyptian father who'd left her mother the day after Selk was born. Zahid's return brings the truth about Selk's ancestry and promises of death for many, including Whistler, the not-so-bad boy who's stolen her heart with his dry smile and effortless empathy. In order to obliterate those promises, Selk and Whistler must enter and survive an alternate Egypt where crocodiles swim in venom, stained-glass labyrinths come to life and mummies can slow your every move, even speech - if overprotective Cliff doesn't kill Whistler first.

Evil stirs again in Evaria, as the Emperor of Stigia seeks to expand his control over the realm. His hopes for conquest now rest in a young female gecko. With her leading his armies to find a powerful artifact, perhaps his dream of ruling all of Evaria might finally be realized. But the Emperor is not the only one looking for this lost item, and once again, Chase, Jonas, and Kiko trek through the rainforests in search of the Glowing Grove. The young friends race to discover the secrets which will lead them to the Sword of Xanth. If they were able to recover it and return to the Chameleon King with the mystical weapon, it might swing the balance of power, keeping the Emperor of Stigia and his horned legions at bay...

"A fantastical and wildly inventive story of good versus evil."- Conan de Vries, EMC St. Lawrence News"This unique and inventive title moves along at a quick pace, and captured me with the vivid descriptions... It is a fanciful and whimsical story that combines action and fantasy." - Tina Eckenroth, librarian On a planet ruled by reptiles, amphibians, and insects, three young friends are faced with the task of saving their entire world from annihilation by a wicked and terrifying warlord. When the evil lizard lord Cyrus Malthor sets out to claim the realm for his own, it is up to brave Chase, wise Jonas, and feisty Kiko to embark on a great adventure that will determine the fate of their beloved homeland and the future existence of the peace-loving reptilian races. After Cyrus lays claim to the Gecko’s Gate, a magical artifact that has the ability to transport him and his armies anywhere in the blink of an eye, he appears unstoppable. Little does he know that an ancient prophecy has foretold that three will unite against him and hinder his great plan. Join Chase, Jonas, and Kiko as they journey through lush rainforests, hidden caves, and scorching deserts, meet mysterious amphibians and powerful leaders, and battle giant insects and formidable armies in their quest to regain the Gate, fulfil the prophecy, and rid their world of Cyrus Malthor once and for all.