Mike Reed’s New Book, “Coach, Caddy, Ref,” Follows the Author Through Half a Century of His Incredibly Fulfilling Career Working in Sports, from Coaching Baseball to Golf
Canby, OR, March 13, 2023 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– Fulton Books author Mike Reed, who worked in three professional sports and coached high school and college baseball, has completed his most recent book, “Coach, Caddy, Ref: My 50 Years in Sports”: a fascinating collection of the many stories that have occurred over the author’s career.
Reed shares, “I have been involved in playing and coaching baseball (Little League through Major League), golf (caddying from clubs to the PGA and LPGA Tour), and basketball officiating (youth leagues to the NBA and World Basketball League).
“While I was going through chemotherapy, I had a lot of time and decided to put my stories into print. After posting several of my stories on social media, I was encouraged to put them all together into a book. This is the result. I have been involved in the MLB, NBA, WBL, LPGA, PGA, and high school and college playing and coaching baseball throughout my life. These are a small collection of my stories and memories over the past fifty years.
“I have tried to keep this book on the humorous side. I also have tried to leave out the names of some of the people who these stories would embarrass. I have excluded most political stories except for ones that developed me as a person or were entertaining.”
Reed continues, “I am far from perfect and have made many mistakes, but being with these three allowed many of these stories to become true. The stories are told to the best of my memory. Anything vulgar has been left out.”
Published by Fulton Books, Mike Reed’s book started during the Covid-19 lockdown, during which time the author shared his stories from his career on social media to an enthusiastic response from his friends, who encouraged Reed to compile his stories into an autobiography.
Expertly paced and with the perfect mix of sincerity, wit, and humor, this deeply personal tale paints an intimate self-portrait of the author and invites readers to join along on his journey down memory lane to recall the thrilling highlights of his time working in sports.
Readers who wish to experience this engaging work can purchase “Coach, Caddy, Ref: My 50 Years in Sports” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
Please direct all media inquiries to Author Support via email at support@fultonbooks.com or via telephone at 877-210-0816.
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.
