Elm Grove Publishing

01/15/2025

January 15, 2025
The second of two BRAND NEW BOOKS for 2025 is the whimsical "A Brief History of Friendship" by Edward S. Louis. Subtitled "Stories from Harmon Falls," this charming collection of anecdotes features semi-biographical musings from the author's childhood and coming-of-age set in the fictitious community of Harmon Falls.

If you enjoy Garrison Keillor, then this book is definitely for you!

These twelve stories focus on a group of neighborhood children who come together to save their beloved park—forming deep, lifelong friendships that will endure into adulthood.

While these stories offer insight into many aspects of friendship, they also explore—and in many ways define—what it means to grow up in small town America.

Available from all good booksellers or directly from www.elmgrovepublishing.com

01/15/2025

January 15, 2025 and we are delighted to announce the release of not one but TWO brand new titles for 2025!

First up: "BECOMING A THUNDERBIRD PILOT" is the much-anticipated new book by Jeffrey D. Guidry. Following his highly successful "The Red Helmet" and "The Yellow Helmet," "BECOMING A THUNDERBIRD PILOT" explores the application process, the semi-finalists scrutiny and the brutal finalist interviews for the lucky few getting “The Call” to fly with the internationally acclaimed USAF demonstration team. Includes the critical process of team assimilation, winter training, and carrying out the Thunderbirds mission to “Recruit, Retain and Inspire.”

Dozens of interviews with current and former Thunderbird commanders, leaders and demonstration pilots who share their introspective look back on what it took to become one of America’s Ambassadors in Blue!

386-pages, large format 8.5" x 11" (215mm x 280mm) casebound hard-cover, profusely illustrated with color and b/w photographs, most of which have never been previously published.

A must-have for every fast-jet aviation enthusiast!
Available from all good booksellers or directly from www.elmgrovepublishing.com

12/23/2024

To everyone who has written, published or even read a book in 2024, or plans to write a book in 2025...

10/01/2024

The wait is over! Volume 4 Survival & Rescue Equipment of World War II by Dustin Clingenpeel is now available from all good online booksellers or directly from the publisher.

Volume 4 in this series focuses on personal accessories and hardware, including side-arms, holsters and ammunition, fighting knives and pocket knives, rescue axes and machetes, compasses, fishing kits—as well as survival booklets, pamphlets and other printed materials.

Together with Volumes 1, 2 and 3 this series offers an indispensable resource for collectors, researchers and historians. Noted collector and military historian Dustin Clingenpeel has spent over 30 years gathering, examining and documenting survival and rescue gear and researching its history and development.

274-pages, color and b/w photos throughout, price $74.95

09/16/2024

Happy to announce today's release of a wonderful new memoir, "Becoming Lila" by Lila Hietala Sanden.

"Becoming Lila" is an American coming-of-age story... and so much more. Laced with the author’s zest for life, her passion for the people surrounding her and a wonderful, absurdist humor—even in the shadow of tragedy and loss—it is the story of a life well-lived.

From her earliest memories of growing up in a traditional Finnish family in Minnesota, to the harrowing days of high school and an increasingly abusive alcoholic father—to a fairytale romance with a future US Navy Captain, seemingly forever on the move while raising her own children.

There is much today’s generation can learn from Lila. Her voice is strong—it makes the reader want to listen—yet her words are gentle and poetic. The stories are sometimes emotional, sometimes hilarious, but always mesmerizing. Becoming Lila is a poignant and entertaining memoir—as relevant today as it ever was.

For a free sneak preview or to order your copy, visit:
https://www.elmgrovepublishing.com/becoming-lila

06/26/2024

GREAT NEWS for everyone who has been waiting for the eBook...

“95 POWER PRINCIPLES: Strategies for Effective Leadership in Local Government” by Nelson W. Wolff

eBook available Monday, July 1 from:

Amazon (Kindle)
Apple Books (itunes)
GooglePlay
Barnes & Noble
Kobo
Scribd
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storytel
Overdrive
Bibliotheca

Price: $9.99

05/20/2024

Today we are pleased to announce the official publication of "Heroes: Humanity's Resilience. A Sketchbook of War in Ukraine" by Sara Barcus

A facsimile of Sara Barcus's original sketchbook, "Heroes" depicts events from the first year of the war following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, illustrating the heroism and resilience of Ukrainians during the senseless destruction and trauma of Russia’s brutal invasion. 77 original sketches based on actual, first-hand accounts of those who lived and died (and continue to survive) amid the carnage.

A well known and respected San Antonio based mixed-media artist, Sara Barcus began posting her sketches on social media and soon gained a massive following, including soldiers and families serving on the front lines of the fighting, many of whom reached out to her with their personal stories of horror and sacrifice. The sketches are based on actual stories and experiences from the war as relayed to the artist or reported via various sources.

The sketches formed the basis of a highly-acclaimed art show/exhibit at HíjoleSA, Blue Star Arts Complex in San Antonio, Texas in 2023.

Since the exhibit, many of the original sketches have been sold, with all profits from sales being donated to support UNBROKEN Ukraine https://unbroken.org.ua/. Some sketches are still available and can be purchased directly from the artist. Please message for details.

Book size: 8.5" x 11" 126-pages, full-color throughout on premium art paper.

https://www.elmgrovepublishing.com/heroes-sketchbook-of-war-in-ukraine

Please note: The artist/author is donating 100% of royalties from this book—as well as profits from ALL sales of the original artwork—to UNBROKEN, Ukraine’s work in rehabilitation and prosthetics.

05/14/2024

Gil Rud, former US Navy fighter pilot, Blue Angels display team leader AND author of "From the Prairie to the Pacific" is the featured guest on the latest edition of the Fighter Pilot Podcast hosted by former U.S. Navy F/A-18 pilot, Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9PG-S91A-k

The Fighter Pilot Podcast is the internet show that explores the fascinating world of air combat: the aircraft, the weapons systems and most importantly-the people.

Gil "Duster" Rud has led a charmed life, from meager roots on a North Dakota farm to joining naval aviation and eventually commanding the Navy's demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels Gil talks about leading the Blues during the difficult transition from flying the A4 Skyhawk to the FA18 Hornet.

Gil "Duster" Rud has led a charmed life, from meager roots on a North Dakota farm to joining and eventually commanding the Navy's demonstrati...

04/29/2024

A legend has passed.

I am sad to report that Vito Cellini passed away yesterday, April 28, peacefully in his sleep, following a short illness. He was a magnificent 100 years old.

It has been a privilege and pleasure to call him my friend for the past eight years and his story will, I hope, live forever.

RIP Tutuc.

03/21/2024

If you happen to be in Downtown San Antonio tomorrow, March 22, anytime between 9:00am and 3:00 pm please drop in at The Gunther Hotel, 205 E Houston Street, and join the celebrations for the Old Spanish Trail Centennial Celebration Association (“OST100"). It's free to the public, and we will be there offering a selection of books relevant to San Antonio history, including "95 POWER PRINCIPLES" by former City Mayor and County Judge Nelson Wolff, who is one of the guest speakers.

OST100 has been organized to locate, revitalize and preserve the roadway, businesses and historic sites of the original 1920s OLD SPANISH TRAIL auto highway for a decade-long Centennial Celebration - including a 2029 motorcade grand finale from St. Augustine, Florida to San Diego, California.

For more information, visit the OST website at www.oldspanishtrailcentennial.com

And hopefully we'll see you tomorrow!

OST100 CENTENNIAL REENACTMENT REGISTRATION IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, ANYONE LOVING THE OPEN ROAD. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE ENOUGH COMPLIMENTARY FOOD AND MATERIALS DONATED BY GENEROUS BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS. REGISTRATION DUE BY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2024

02/21/2024

Anyone in the Louisville, Kentucky area this Friday and Saturday, come along to the Show of Shows at the Kentucky Expo Center and meet Leo Flory who will be signing his fantastic book, 101st Airborne Combat Medic - Transition to Duty. This is Leo's incredible story about serving with the "Screaming Eagles" in Vietnam, 1968-69. Meet this amazing man and get your signed copy!