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Lystra Books publishes good stories well written for readers.

Lystra Literary Services provides editing, in-depth reading and commentary, and support for writers

11/14/2024

Lystra Books is especially proud to be associated with The Power of a Paper Clip by Linda Hooper and Sharon Shadrick. When I wrote the introduction, I said, "The story told in this book begins before Paper Clips and extends past it, up to today, no matter day it is, no matter what is happening in the world. It also offers a view of the future shaped by young people and paper clips." We need its message today more than ever.

07/07/2024

Anyone curious about how a writer works on a novel after the first draft? Check my progress on my other page, Nora Gaskin Tells Stories. I hope you'll follow along!

07/05/2024

Five weeks ago today, I wrote "The End" on the last page of the first draft of a novel. With that "The End," the work begins. Follow my other page, Nora Gaskin Tells Stories to follow along.

07/01/2024

The world lost Cindy Campbell far too early. She left us some rules. It's her birthday today, so it's time to remember her and these.

Cindy Campbell’s Rules for Life
1. Always smile when you walk into a room. It helps put others at ease.
2. Eat breakfast every morning. It’s the most important meal of the day—until lunch.
3. Keep up with current events.
4. Play the music loud.
5. Take the trip. Buy the art. Drink the wine.
6. Always peanut. Never plain.
7. Watch the movie Babette’s Feast once a year.
8. Keep reading. Never stop learning.
9. Don’t be afraid to be kind to people. That’s what they will remember,
10. Be sure to put your contact lenses in the appropriate container, not in random wine glasses late at night.
11. Show love. Spread love. Always have love in your life.
12. Practice the Golden Rule.
13. Celebrate your friends.
14. Bet on yourself every day.
15. Remember that everything will be OK.
Go Heels!

06/06/2024

I have been practicing yoga for 30 years, so I am very proud to announce the publication of this book. Tim Keim is a skilled teacher and can help experienced yoga students improve their practice. If you are new to yoga, the book gives you wonderful guidance. It is available online and through bookstores.

04/08/2024

All my writer friends, registration for this event will end on Wednesday, April 10, so sign up soon! I look forward to seeing you there.

03/04/2024

To all my writer friends--this will be a great day-long workshop. No matter where you are as a writer, you will go home with new energy, knowledge, and sense of community. Join us!

02/05/2024

We are delighted to introduce Maximilian Xavier White, Painfully Normal Kid to the world! Jennifer Gambrel has written a book kids and parents will love!

01/16/2024

I'll be talking with Katherine Snow Smith about her book of essays, Stepping on the Blender at McIntyre's Books. This book is a celebration of life. And it's funny. Y'all come!

Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

11/20/2023

Just in time for Christmas shopping! A book of essays--funny, poignant, and relatable. Enjoy Katherine Snow Smith's Stepping on the Blender & Other Times Life Gets Messy.

08/22/2023

Lystra Books has published Repercussions: My Sister's Story by Vaughan Earle Justice. Repercussions begins with that telephone call. She will come to question everything she knew—or thought she knew—about her childhood, her parents and older sister. Old griefs are fresh again and are made more complex. Old joys are fresh again, too, and her family expands and is strengthened because of her efforts to sort memory and truth.

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