Luminare Press

06/18/2026

Travis Down Under
Volume 2
by Donna P. Breland

Travis the Traveling Bear is back for a second adventure! Based on a real-life
elementary school project, this unique story follows Travis across the globe
to visit his friends, Oliver and Olivia, in spectacular Sydney, Australia.
Travis is discovering that the “Land Down Under” is full of surprises. Join
him as he meets Emma the emu and a bouncy kangaroo family—Jack, Chloe, and
Joey. Travis learns that the best part of traveling is the new friends you
make along the way. Grab your hat and join the fun! Travis’s latest letters
home are his most exciting yet. Discover all the magic of Australia in this
unforgettable journey!


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06/16/2026

It's Kim's 9th Luminare Press anniversary! Our amazing Project Manager has been with us from almost the beginning.

She works with all our clients and makes sure projects are on track to hit publication.

Want to give her a shout-out? Leave a comment below!

06/15/2026

The Silent Echo
by J. VanCuren

No good deed goes unpunished…
When Mike Zoto sees a familiar face stranded by the roadside in the black of
night, he does what any old friend would do—he stops to give Maddie Dalton a
lift. But from the moment Maddie gets into the cab of his truck, Mike can
sense something is awry.
Then Maddie pulls a gun and sets off a chain of events that will throw Mike
into a whirlwind of deception. Soon, he’s questioning everyone and everything
he once knew as he works to uncover a conspiracy more twisted than he could
have thought possible.

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06/13/2026

Mandi Mind Your Manners
Know What to Say and Do When Others Are Around You
by Lady Alidia

Hello! How do you do?
When we use our manners we keep others smiling too
Join Mandi as she discovers the power of Minding her manners

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06/11/2026

Harmony’s Incredible Journey
by Cindy Harris-Worford

A gentle, magical picture book that helps young children understand how their
choices affect others, through the journey of an enchanting butterfly.


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06/09/2026

Fun With Daddy
by Cheryl Thomas

What’s more fun than spending a whole day doing silly things with Daddy? Two
very energetic children and their creative dad think of things to keep them
all busy in hilarious ways. Their imaginations soar, carrying them through a
day full of fun and adventure.


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06/07/2026

How is AI affecting accessibility for indie authors, and why should it matter even if you’re able-bodied?
In this conversation, Joanna Penn and Jeff Adams explore how tools like AI-assisted dictation, transcription, and alt-text generation can make writing and author platforms more accessible for a wider range of creators and readers. A thoughtful, balanced look at AI’s impact on the indie ecosystem.

Is AI really the end of creativity, or the biggest emancipation of creative energy we've ever seen? How can authors thrive in a time of super abundance, when anyone can make anything? What happens when publishers become technology providers, and agents start shopping for books on our behalf? With Na...

06/05/2026

"Friday's quote by Christopher Paul Curtis. Write, sleep, repeat.

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06/04/2026

Can Indie authors effectively do PR?
PR is typically considered for authors with big publishing deals, but that's not true.
This guide from Written Word Media explains how independent authors can earn press coverage in multiple ways. At Luminare Press, we believe your story deserves to be heard, and great PR starts with a great book. 📰

Learn practical PR for authors strategies to get book press, build visibility, and understand how much PR costs for an author.

06/03/2026

A Detroit Girlhood
Growing Up Poor in One of America's Wealthiest Cities
by Katherine Sadler

Adeline Scott grew up poor in urban Detroit during the 1920s and 1930s. As her
family struggled to meet basic needs, she felt deeply the classism around her,
but she also felt a sense of broader community in a neighborhood that offered
moments of both grief and joy.
Reckoning with the hand she was dealt and doing her best to care for her
parents and siblings while maintaining her own independence and curiosity
about the world and her place in it, Adeline always persevered. Her story is
emblematic of many who grew up in Depression-era America. While intensely
personal, her experiences are universal and relatable.

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