Simply Francis Publishing Company

08/20/2026

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08/20/2026

Congrats to author Wilbur D. Jones, Jr. on his latest book called "Don'tcha Know There's A War On?" This book is about his experience in Wilmington as a little kid during WWII. You will learn so much about Wilmington from this book. See the press release below. Also, there will be book signings at the USO, 120 S 2nd St. on Sept 8 and 9, 4:30-7pm. Pls join us and meet the author!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mira Lee
August 2026 [email protected] 910.399.2508

Wrightsville Beach, N.C., simply francis publishing company is pleased to announce the release of "Don’tcha Know There’s a War On?-Life, Culture, and Harsh Reality on the American Home Front" by author and military historian Wilbur D. Jones, Jr.
Don’tcha Know There’s a War On? takes the reader back to World War II and Wilmington’s contributions to the war effort and its legacy and preservation. In 2020, at the Battleship North Carolina, President Donald Trump announced the designation of Wilmington, North Carolina, as America’s first World War II Heritage City. This culminated in a 12½ year public-private partnership project through the U.S. Congress conceived, organized, and led by the author, a volunteer. Selection criteria included a city’s contributions to the war effort. The National Park Service administers the program.
To tell this story, the author weaves articles from the Wilmington StarNews into an anthology, or compendium, of life, culture and harsh reality on the area’s home front. He either wrote them or served as a writer’s principal source. They read as a memoir of wartime Wilmington and a tribute to its Heritage City preservation, and his life growing up there during the war.
Wilbur D. Jones, Jr., is a retired Navy captain, and is a nationally known, award-winning author and military historian. He has authored or co-authored twenty-one books, including nine on World War II, and three on wartime Wilmington and Southeastern North Carolina. He has also received numerous public service awards including The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, North Carolina’s highest award.
To learn more about Mr. Jones or to purchase bulk orders or special promotions, please visit www.simplyfrancispublishing.com. Books are available online at Amazon and other outlets. Mr. Jones is available for book signings, interviews, podcasts, and speaking engagements.

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07/15/2026

Great new children's book! Congrats to Ellyn Riggins!

Congratulations to author Ellyn Riggins on her new children's book. "Patti the Pachyderm Finds a Penny" is the second book in this wonderful children's series. If you enjoy animals, elephants, and want a good message for kids, check this book out. See more below. Thank you!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mira Lee

July 2026 [email protected] 910.399.2508
Wrightsville Beach, NC - simply francis publishing company is pleased to announce the release of Patti the Pachyderm Finds a Penny by Ellyn Riggins and illustrated by Megan Spath.
Patti the Pachyderm Finds a Penny is the second book in the Patti the Pachyderm children’s book series. Patti is having a hard time finding a friend to play with and on her way to the playground finds a shiny penny. She decides to go the fountain to make a wish. Does her wish come true? Young children will enjoy learning Patti’s fate. This book is sure to bring a smile to your face. If you ever find a penny, make a wish and see what happens.
Ellyn Riggins resides in Wilmington, North Carolina. She was born into a family of eleven children and grew up in a small town in upstate New York. Coming from a large and loving family, she has always felt a connection to large and loving things, so elephants, or as her Dad would always say, “pachyderms” filled her heart and led to her desire to create Patti the Pachyderm. Ellyn is available for speaking and interview opportunities and readings to children’s groups. To engage Ellyn, please contact simply francis publishing company. Patti the Pachyderm Finds a Penny is available in paperback and e-book on Amazon.com and other outlets.

07/15/2026

Congratulations to author Ellyn Riggins on her new children's book. "Patti the Pachyderm Finds a Penny" is the second book in this wonderful children's series. If you enjoy animals, elephants, and want a good message for kids, check this book out. See more below. Thank you!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mira Lee

July 2026 [email protected] 910.399.2508
Wrightsville Beach, NC - simply francis publishing company is pleased to announce the release of Patti the Pachyderm Finds a Penny by Ellyn Riggins and illustrated by Megan Spath.
Patti the Pachyderm Finds a Penny is the second book in the Patti the Pachyderm children’s book series. Patti is having a hard time finding a friend to play with and on her way to the playground finds a shiny penny. She decides to go the fountain to make a wish. Does her wish come true? Young children will enjoy learning Patti’s fate. This book is sure to bring a smile to your face. If you ever find a penny, make a wish and see what happens.
Ellyn Riggins resides in Wilmington, North Carolina. She was born into a family of eleven children and grew up in a small town in upstate New York. Coming from a large and loving family, she has always felt a connection to large and loving things, so elephants, or as her Dad would always say, “pachyderms” filled her heart and led to her desire to create Patti the Pachyderm. Ellyn is available for speaking and interview opportunities and readings to children’s groups. To engage Ellyn, please contact simply francis publishing company. Patti the Pachyderm Finds a Penny is available in paperback and e-book on Amazon.com and other outlets.

07/09/2026

Calling all baseball and Babe Ruth fans. Check out this cool time travel book for kids!

Congrats to author Frank Amoroso. His new children's book "Frankie in a Time Warp" is now available. It's a great book for kids, especially those who love time travel and baseball! Great life lessons for kids. See press release for more info. Enjoy!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mira Lee
July 2026 [email protected] 910.399.2508
Wrightsville Beach, NC - simply francis publishing company is pleased to announce the release of Frankie in a Time Warp by author Frank Amoroso. This is a wonderful children’s book were Frankie goes back in time and meets a nine-year-old Babe Ruth.
While standing in front of Babe Ruth’s locker at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, young Frankie is transported back in time to 1904 Baltimore where he meets George Herman “Babe” Ruth as a young boy. Frankie learns a lot about baseball from “Jidgie” and teaches the future baseball legend a valuable lesson about angels, love, and loss.
Frankie in a Time Warp is Mr. Amoroso’s second children’s book. He is also an accomplished author of historical novels. This is his seventh book about Babe Ruth. His first children’s book, Frankie the Scab is filled with life lessons for young boys and girls.


To learn more about Mr. Amoroso and his books or to purchase bulk orders or special promotions, please visit www.simplyfrancispublishing.com. Books and e-books are available online at Amazon and other outlets. Mr. Amoroso is available for speaking engagements.

07/09/2026

Congrats to author Frank Amoroso. His new children's book "Frankie in a Time Warp" is now available. It's a great book for kids, especially those who love time travel and baseball! Great life lessons for kids. See press release for more info. Enjoy!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mira Lee
July 2026 [email protected] 910.399.2508
Wrightsville Beach, NC - simply francis publishing company is pleased to announce the release of Frankie in a Time Warp by author Frank Amoroso. This is a wonderful children’s book were Frankie goes back in time and meets a nine-year-old Babe Ruth.
While standing in front of Babe Ruth’s locker at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, young Frankie is transported back in time to 1904 Baltimore where he meets George Herman “Babe” Ruth as a young boy. Frankie learns a lot about baseball from “Jidgie” and teaches the future baseball legend a valuable lesson about angels, love, and loss.
Frankie in a Time Warp is Mr. Amoroso’s second children’s book. He is also an accomplished author of historical novels. This is his seventh book about Babe Ruth. His first children’s book, Frankie the Scab is filled with life lessons for young boys and girls.


To learn more about Mr. Amoroso and his books or to purchase bulk orders or special promotions, please visit www.simplyfrancispublishing.com. Books and e-books are available online at Amazon and other outlets. Mr. Amoroso is available for speaking engagements.

06/14/2026

Thank you to all our authors and those who joined us at tonight's Book Celebration event at The Cape Community Center. We hope you enjoyed the evening and hearing from some of our local authors. Books can be purchased on Amazon and other outlets and all our authors are available for book events.

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06/09/2026

Check out this podcast. Author Frank Amoroso was on Locked Up Sports with Bob Walters. Enjoy!

On this episode of locked up sports we welcome Author and Babe Ruth Historian Frank Amoroso to the show. We discuss his latest book "Ode To The Baseball Gods" as we…

05/13/2026

Congratulations to our newest author Jerry Powell. His novel "Slim D and Muse Magic" is now available on Amazon. Check it out. This is a cool story of a musical prodigy and rock and roll! See the press release below:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mira Lee
May 2026 [email protected] 910.399.2508

Wrightsville Beach, NC simply francis publishing company is pleased to announce the release of Slim D and Muse Magic by author Jerry Powell.

Slim D and Muse Magic takes the reader on a magical, mystery tour of the road to musical stardom which is filled with potholes, detours, and dead ends. Slim D is a musical prodigy with the talent and pedigree to become a rock and roll legend . . . provided he can navigate the obstacles without crashing and burning.
When his best laid plans are dashed by Mother Nature, he discovers a silver lining which changes everything. Along with a talented young lady musician they form a musical partnership and embark on an unforgettable journey. Slim D and Marcia are drawn to a sleepy coastal town in North Carolina where they find other talented musicians. They quickly mesmerize audiences and reach for the stars. However, human frailties, discord, and dark secrets threaten to tear it all to pieces. Will Slim D and Muse Magic survive and achieve their destiny? Is it all worth the cost?

Jerry Powell has been a performing musician and avid surfer most of his life. He lives in the Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina area with his wife. He has played thousands of gigs across several states and chased waves across numerous coastlines. This is his first novel.
To learn more about Mr. Powell or to purchase bulk orders or special promotions, please visit www.simplyfrancispublishing.com. Books are available online at Amazon and other outlets. Mr. Powell is available for book signings, interviews, podcasts, and speaking engagements.

04/28/2026

Fantastic children's book for both boys and girls. A great lesson to be learned as well!

Congratulations to our newest author, Robin Webb. Her children's book, "Webby's KIND" is now available on Amazon and other outlets. This book is great for kids as they will learn some good lessons about what it takes to be kind. Thank you!