Books published by publisher Stillwater River Publications

Ben Grimaldi was born and raised in North Providence, Rhode Island and graduated from Marist College in Poughkeepsie. New York. He has been acting, writing, and creating since he had graduated and has worked in New York City for several years. Ben now lives in New Jersey with his wife Renee and baby Benjamin. Jr. This is his first published book and it features illustrations by his twin nieces, Kailyn and Sophia Bianchi and nephew Nicholas Bianchi.

An inspiring story about friendship, kindness, resilience, bravery and self-acceptance.Most people don’t realize how often bullying occurs with young children.Join Aria, India, and their Angel Friends, as they deal with the difficult issue of bullying and smart ways to resolve an upsetting experience. Aria’s Angel Friend, Michael, gives her some great ideas like to hold her head high, walk away and sing…“I will smile and I will shine.Look at me, I’m just fine.I won’t let you bring me down.You won’t even see me frown.I will smile and I will shine.Look at me. I’m just fine.”Parents can use this approachable book to discuss bullying with their children in a comforting way.

Mercy is a survivor. Growing up in foster care, she always played it safe by taking the right path. She is the "good" girl. Or, at least she was...Even her younger sister using drugs and living on the street did not distract her. But, when Lily turns up just long enough to give birth to a premature baby, Mercy faces decisions that rock her world.During a lonely night in jail, she faces the past and makes a decision that gives her life new direction.Mercy thought her childhood was the hard part. But she is about to find out that the road to adulthood holds lots of surprises. Can she shake off the events from her past, or will they continue to shape the future? The world has always played hardball with Mercy.Now, will she have the life she wants -- or -- will life have Mercy?

Chester is a horse who lives on a farm with many other animals and dreams of becoming a famous race horse. Chester faces many obstacles as he trains for a big race with Farmer Joe who owns the farm where Chester lives. Farmer Joe believes in Chester and encourages him to never give up. For Chester, like many others, it's a story of overcoming self-doubt, ignoring bullies and always doing your best.

Hello, I am your guide. Your spirit guide.Every year, the haunted Mathswell mansion lures eight teenagers into its depths on Halloween night. As a previous victim cursed to wander the estate, Jacqueline uses her expertise on horror films to guide the newest teens. But there is a problem. No one can hear her sarcastic voice.Keeping eight teens alive shouldn't be hard. But Fannie is addicted to dead languages, Hannah is infatuated with vampires, Jessica is more air than brain, Hal is shallow and greedy, Mandy makes bad life decisions, Aven is in permanent denial, and Lewis likes to feed the wildlife.Finally, there's Jack. He's geeky, handsome, protective, and everything she wants in a boyfriend. She never experienced first love when she was alive. Why does her heart keep longing, when science deems, she doesn't have one? More than anything she wants to save him, she's even willing to fight for him.Following the thirty rules to surviving a horror film, would you survive?

Mercy is a survivor. Growing up in foster care, she always played it safe by taking the right path. She is the "good" girl. Or, at least she was... Even her younger sister using drugs and living on the street did not distract her. But, when Lily turns up just long enough to give birth to a premature baby, Mercy faces decisions that rock her world. During a lonely night in jail, she faces the past and makes a decision that gives her life new direction. Mercy thought her childhood was the hard part. But she is about to find out that the road to adulthood holds lots of surprises. Can she shake off the events from her past, or will they continue to shape the future? The world has always played hardball with Mercy. Now, will she have the life she wants -- or -- will life have Mercy?