Simply Francis Publishing Company

10/01/2025

Great read!

Congrats to author Joe Seme. His new memoir is now available. "Tales From Crooked Creek" can be found on Amazon. Great stories which will make you laugh and cry. Check it out today!

10/01/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mira Lee
September 2025 [email protected] 910.399.2508

Wrightsville Beach, NC - simply francis publishing company is pleased to announce the release of "Tales From Crooked Creek - A Memoir" by Joe Seme. Once again, Joe Seme invites the reader to sit with a glass of wine on the porch overlooking the creek, as he tells of his life adventures. Travel with Joe on a wild bootlegging ride through Kansas, hear about his friendships with John Denver and Mickey Mantle, his brush with the K*K, catching and selling snakes, and experience the joy and pain of people he has loved and lost. The stories are straight from his heart. They will make you smile, laugh out loud, and definitely cry.
Joe Seme graduated from Florida State University with a degree in English, and a focus on American Literature and Creative Writing. He has published numerous magazine articles and short stories. T"ales From Crooked Creek" is Mr. Seme’s second book. His first memoir, "A Short Season with Ernie" is about his grandfather who was a former major league ballplayer.
Joe is also a successful artist. His paintings can be found in art collections, both private and corporate, world-wide. His work has been featured on the covers of numerous magazines, in countless publications including American Artist, Today’s Art, Wildlife in North Carolina, Chesapeake Travel and Leisure, Ducks Unlimited Magazine, Town and Country, SALT Magazine, and many others. He lives on a salt marsh on Crooked Creek in Wilmington, North Carolina. For additional information, or to inquire about speaking and interview opportunities, please visit our website or contact us at [email protected].

10/01/2025

Congrats to author Joe Seme. His new memoir is now available. "Tales From Crooked Creek" can be found on Amazon. Great stories which will make you laugh and cry. Check it out today!

08/26/2025

"Frankie the Scab" has a great lesson for young boys and girls. Check it out on Amazon today!

Congratulations to author Frank Amoroso. He has written a very cool children's book called, "Frankie the Scab" which has a great lesson for young boys and girls. It's about mountain biking and based on real life. Check it out on Amazon.

08/26/2025

Congratulations to author Frank Amoroso. He has written a very cool children's book called, "Frankie the Scab" which has a great lesson for young boys and girls. It's about mountain biking and based on real life. Check it out on Amazon.

08/18/2025

Congratulations to our newest author Monica E. Long. Her book, "Broken Wide Open: A 15-Day Christian Devotional" is now available on Amazon. See more below!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: August 2025 [email protected]
Wrightsville Beach, NC - simply francis publishing company is pleased to announce the release of "Broken Wide Open: A 15-Day Christian Devotional" by Monica E. Long.
"Broken Wide Open" is a fifteen-day door into a genuine walk with God who is inside us. It is written to equip and encourage you in your daily life. No matter where you are in your journey with God, this simple tool is designed to connect you with Him. It will make your walk with Him as easy as breathing. This devotional will sharpen your awareness of His presence, strengthen the truth about your identity in Christ, and offer insight into your divine purpose.
Monica E. Long accepted Jesus Christ into her heart at the age of forty. She is a biblical counselor and mentor and wrote this devotional to help others live a better life. "Broken Wide Open" is Ms. Long’s first book. She resides in Wilmington, North Carolina, with her husband and calls Port City Community Church her home. She is available for speaking and interview opportunities. Please contact simply francis publishing company. Broken Wide Open is available in paperback and e-book on Amazon.com and other outlets.

07/17/2025

Way to go Kenneth!

Congratulations to author Kenneth Burnett. His sequel to "Wisemen" is now available on Amazon. "Sacred Silence" is a white knuckle unraveling of complex motivations and deep struggles in the profound and timeless battle between good and evil. See what happens to the characters in the first book that went back in time to protect Jesus.

07/17/2025

Congratulations to author Kenneth Burnett. His sequel to "Wisemen" is now available on Amazon. "Sacred Silence" is a white knuckle unraveling of complex motivations and deep struggles in the profound and timeless battle between good and evil. See what happens to the characters in the first book that went back in time to protect Jesus.

05/21/2025

Congratulations to author Ellyn Riggins. Her lovely children's book "Patti the Pachyderm Goes to a Party" was just released. Young children will learn about friendship and kindness. Patti finds support at just the right time from just the right friends. This book will bring a big smile to your face and to your kiddos. The book is now available on Amazon.

05/20/2025

Congratulations to Author Laura Boronski. Her new children's book, "Sleepy Mountain" is now available. Check it out on Amazon. Young children will be able to take a peek into a day in the life of a sleepy mountain and his friends.

03/31/2025

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