Columbus Publishing Lab

12/05/2025

On the outside, Samantha has it all: money, looks, opportunity, love. But on the inside, Samantha is different. She can’t stop making bad choices. She’s restless and often reckless. In The Wrong Life, we meet Samantha’s family, friends, doctors, lovers, spouse, and her children, all of whom she enlists for help in her constant search for that one elusive thing—happiness.

When Samantha meets Alice, both their lives have fallen into disarray. They develop strong ties as they help each other through dark times. They are soulmates.

Kelly Anne Johnson loves red lipstick, perfectly manicured nails, and strong men. She and Samantha get along so well as college roommates that after school they move together to NYC. Kelly has a lot to say about relationships.

Jay Anthony Russo meets Samantha in high school. He’s been attracted to Samantha forever and regularly shows up wherever she settles—no matter her relationship status.

When Samantha meets Dennis McKenzie, she believes she has found her true love, her protector, and the right life, the one she’s been searching for all this time. Dennis is a celebrated surgeon who adores Samantha, and although he’s aware of her problems, he’s certain he can fix whatever’s wrong and that they’ll be the perfect couple.

And Samantha feels that way too—for a time—until the fear, doubt, and questions creep back in: Did I choose the wrong life? Is there a right life?

Order your copy of "The Wrong Life" by Judy Wood today!

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12/03/2025

“Keep reading. It’s one of the most marvelous adventures that anyone can have.” – Lloyd Alexander

12/01/2025

Hockey Daze hockey cartoons celebrate 25+ years of hockey hilarities. Come inside and enjoy the lighter side of hockey along with fun facts and trivia associated with the greatest sport on the planet! This collected work features Rolf Remlinger's published, unpublished, and rare, never-before-seen cartoons.

They will tickle the funny bone and have you laughing all the way to the ice rink. So, lace up those skates, tape up the stick, and slap shot your way to a natural hat trick into the wacky and wild world of Hockey Daze hockey comics!

"Hockey Daze is quirky, fun, and shows you the comedic side of this terrific game!" -Amazon Reviewer

Order Hockey Daze by Rolf Remlinger for yourself or a fellow hockey fan today!

Hockey Daze hockey cartoons celebrates 25+ years of hockey hilarities. Come inside and enjoy the lighter side of hockey along with fun facts and trivia associated with the greatest sport on the planet! This collected work features Rolf Remlinger's published, unpublished, and rare never before see...

11/28/2025

Little Sparkle, the baby in a large snowflake family, feels left out and upset because her mom and dad are busy having a party, and her siblings want to leave her behind to be with their friends. She confides to the Old North Wind that she wants to run away and find some friends to play with. He agrees to help send her on an adventure. The Great North Star overhears them and tells Sparkle to look for her in the sky if she gets into trouble.

"My 3-year-old loved listening to this book and looking at the beautiful pictures! I highly recommend it!" -5-Star Amazon Review

Order a copy of "Sparkle the Runaway Snowflake" by Bette Millat for a child in your life today!

Sparkle the Runaway Snowflake

11/26/2025

“No one else sees the world the way you do, so no one else can tell the stories that you have to tell.” – Charles de Lint

11/24/2025

This beautiful Christmas story is based on a true story of God's love. The tale of two mischevious brothers will delight young readers as they learn the meaning of Christmas.

Jesus was born to save the world for me and you!

"Sweet story with gorgeous illustrations! Perfect for the holidays!" - 5-Star Amazon Review

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11/21/2025

Over the last few years gospel music has blown up. No longer limited to hymns, anthems and spirituals, gospel music now transcends musical styles, including jazz, blues, rock, country and urban contemporary. Like never before, there are opportunities for motivated, talented musicians to make a career in gospel music.

This book will help gospel artists who are seriously considering launching or advancing their careers in the field of gospel music. You will learn about the business relationships between gospel artists and personal managers, booking agents, record companies, radio stations and retail stores that sell gospel music.

You will learn how the music business works and how to avoid common pitfalls, both business and performance related, and about the unique challenges that face local performers. With the information provided in this book, you'll be in a better position to make good decisions, and to fulfill your dream of working in the gospel music industry.

Order your copy of "Making It to the Top in Gospel Music" by Willie H. Alls today! Don't forget to leave a review on Amazon or Goodreads when you're finished.

Over the last few years gospel music has blown up. No longer limited to hymns, anthems and spirituals, gospel music now transcends musical styles, including jazz, blues, rock, country and urban contemporary. Like never before, there are opportunities for motivated, talented musicians to make a ca...

11/19/2025

“It’s always better to have too much to read than not enough." ― Ann Patchett

11/17/2025

With a quick wit and biting, irreverent humor, Mean Jeanne Gioia recounts her life thus far. From the challenges of growing up with a handicapped brother, to the struggle of raising two boys alone, Jeanne shares the darkest and brightest moments of her life. Readers will love the unfiltered wisdom of this spirited woman who has lived her life with no regrets.

"If your wanting to read something a little different I suggest you pick this book! Chaos is witty, touching , sarcastic, and may make you shed a tear or three!" - 5-Star Amazon Review

Order your copy of "Chaos" by Jeanne a. Gioia today!

With a quick wit and biting, irreverent humor, Mean Jeanne Gioia recounts her life thus far. From the challenges of growing up with a handicapped brother, to the struggle of raising two boys alone, Jeanne shares the darkest and brightest moments of her life. Readers will love the unfiltered wisdo...

11/14/2025

When you're the smallest reindeer in the stable and your father is a great hero, life can be an uphill climb. But Santa sees the big picture and has the perfect plan. All Comet's son has to do is just give it his best try, and believe that the impossible is possibly, possible.

Order a copy of "Son of Comet" by Perry Koons for a child in your life today!

Son of Comet

11/12/2025

“And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” — Sylvia Plath

11/12/2025

If you're in the vicinity of Licking County, stop by the library in Newark today at 1:00 p.m. to see Dr. Chris Farrar's talk on the Babylonian exile.

Chris Farrar has been a student of biblical archaeology for 50 years. With this research background as a backdrop for his fiction, he published By the Waters of Babylon, set in the time of the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem, and its sequel, Light of Exile, set two generations later during the fall of the Babylonian Empire.

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