Westfield, MA, May 08, 2023 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– “Both heart-wrenching and heart-warming. ‘My Western Sky’ is a story of love, hope, and loss. You won’t want to put it down as you follow the twists and turns of the lives of Ashlee and Ivy and those they meet along the way. ‘My Western Sky’ chronicles the wonder of just how far one might go to help someone they love – both in distance and in mental stamina. A tale of unwavering hope and determination with science and mystery mixed skillfully into the plot. ‘My Western Sky’ will have you routing for a young woman desperate to do whatever it takes to save the person who had always been there for her. Profound and touching. Suzanne reminds us all that time is the most valuable currency and the only thing we can’t get back.” -J. Grise’
“Outstanding. ‘My Western Sky’s’ engaging characters harness the reader’s attention right from the start. The engaging storyline is full of romance, intrigue, and suspense. It’s a wildly adventurous and futuristic story that keeps the reader from putting the book down. ‘My Western Sky’ will keep readers captivated for many years to come.” -H. Garner
“Intelligent and great fun. ‘My Western Sky’ is a delightful novel, well worth the read. A nice balance of something for everyone with its variety of personalities, all with their unique life experiences. A truly enjoyable reading experience that was hard to put down. I highly recommend this story.” -J. Tallet
Suzanne Kozikowski, who grew up in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains in Western Massachusetts, has completed her new book, “My Western Sky”: a compelling story of a mother who receives a difficult diagnosis that changes the course of her life forever, and the lengths to which her daughter will go to ensure her mother’s survival.
After raising her three inspiring daughters, author Suzanne Kozikowski enjoyed a career in nursing and photography while still writing in her spare time. She met her husband, Frank, serendipitously in 2008 and they currently live together in the Berkshires. Together they have a total of six children and six grandchildren. Suzanne always enjoyed writing since childhood and, in college, she took several writing courses. Many of her college papers were referenced and used as examples, by her professors, to help teach other aspiring young writers in many different techniques and styles.
“Ashlee Brookes is an innocent and affable young woman who works as a veterinary technician, a part-time photographer, and a horse rescuer,” writes Kozikowski. “She lives happily in a quaint New England town on a large ranch with her adoring husband, Hunter. One day, Ashlee receives the devastating news that would rock her world and the worlds of all those who love her. Ashlee’s future has now been irrevocably changed that dark day.”
“Many years later, their adult daughter will find herself desperate to find an organ donor for her mother, evade a stealthy assassin, and expose a human trafficking ring. Time is quickly running out for Ashlee. Her only hope now may be an impossible, mysterious stranger who could possibly save her life, in a way that Ashlee could never have imagined.”
Published by Page Publishing, Suzanne Kozikowski’s enthralling tale was inspired by Suzanne’s middle daughter, Brooke, who wanted to write this story, which reflects many of her actual life experiences and tribulations. After Brooke tragically passed away from a rare auto-immune disease before she could begin her book, Suzanne promised her daughter that she would write a captivating story incorporating some of the actual events of her daughter’s life mixed with fictitious action and adventure.
Expertly paced and full of suspense, “My Western Sky” is a poignant and character-driven drama that is sure to keep readers spellbound, desperate for more with each turn of the page right up until its shocking conclusion.
Readers who wish to experience this enthralling work can purchase “My Western Sky” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.
About Page Publishing:
Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.
Author Denise A. Powis’s New Book, “Just be Yourself and No One Else!” Follows Three Punctuation Marks Who Try to Change Who They Are But Simply Cause Confusion
Copenhagen, NY, October 07, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– Denise A. Powis, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoys painting, inventing, writing, and gardening, has completed her new book, “Just Be Yourself and No One Else!”: a heartfelt story that follows three punctuation marks who discover the importance of being true to themselves and what they do best.
In 2005, author Denise Powis received a bachelor of science degree from Empire State College, and she has worked for many years in the helping professions as a certified nursing assistant, home health aide, and substitute teacher for special education classes. At the present time, she teaches a Bible study/support group for women. In 1979, she won a 17 Islands National sailboat race.
In “Just Be Yourself and No One Else!”, readers are introduced to a period, an exclamation point, and a question mark who all long for a change of pace and decide to switch places one day. However, they soon discover they are not well suited for performing their new roles, and decide that they were made perfect for their original purpose.
Published by Hawes & Jenkins Publishing, Denise A. Powis’s engaging tale will delight readers of all ages as they discover the importance of accepting one’s self and being true to who they really are. With colorful artwork and a powerful life lesson, “Just Be Yourself and No One Else!” will help boost confidence amongst young readers, leaving a lasting impression long after the final page.
Readers who wish to experience this riveting work can purchase “Just Be Yourself and No One Else!” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Hawes & Jenkins at 888-430-7450.
The release of Magical Musical Memories aligns with research indicating music’s capacity to reduce stress and rekindle recollection among people living with dementia. It also echoes widely shared experiences—from football legend Sir Alex Ferguson to the family of singer Tony Christie—of music’s unique ability to unlock the past.
Inside the Community Spirit
“From the songs that we danced to at our first school dance, to the albums that became the soundtrack of our lives, each memory is a testament to the moments that have defined us,” said Helen Davies-Parsons, Chief Executive of Dormy Care Communities. “Music can transport us back to a specific time and place. Through these recollections, memories will now live on.”
How to Buy the Book—and Support Local Charities
The coffee-table style book is priced at £15. Copies can be purchased by contacting any of the five homes directly; card payments can be taken over the phone and books can be posted. A portion of every sale will be donated to local charities.
