Mayhaven Publishing


About Mayhaven Publishing Our books area available in many stores and internet sites, but if you have difficulty finding what you want, you may purchase direct from Mayhaven. And when you call, you will either be speaking to an actual person or an actual person will call you back. We offer PayPal, and you may also call, mail, email or fax your order to Mayhaven Order from Our Catalogs Fiction Catalog Nonfiction Catalog Older Children/Young Adults Poems and Short Story Catalog Young Children's Catalog Mayhaven is dedicated to quality and variety, often taking on subjects rarely covered, and we are proud of our authors' accomplishments. We truly do Publish Interesting books for Interesting People Perhaps you didn't know Dr. Wayne C. Temple has published five books on Lincoln with Mayhaven and that Abraham Lincoln: From Skeptic to Prophet was named one of the 100 best books on Lincoln. The Third Edition, with some interesting new material, will be available soon. He wrote Lincoln's Travels on the River Queen During the Last Days of His Life (also in audiobook and masterfully read by Dr. Temple) is the only known book on the boat highlighted in the 2012 movie: Lincoln. Ten Sisters: A True Story, first published by Mayhaven in 1997, has spun off into an audio book (read by the sisters), a children's book (Ten Little Sisters) and two PBS documentaries—one winning the Gracie Allen Award for Short Documentary and the full-length documentary has been seen on television across the country multiple times. The book has also been the subject of 3 award-winning newspaper articles, a full-length story in Family Circle magazine and the book (now in its fifth printing) remains one of Mayhavwn'a best-selling books. Two of the of publisher's sons have written books and/or audio books: Grandpa Grumpy Pants by Cullen Porter, Firefly Fred by Todd Porter, and Harvey's Life—Now What? by Brian Porter. Several authors have won independent awards for their books: June Weltman for the Mystery of the Missing Candlestick and Margee Bugbee (now Atkins) for Beyond the Road are two, and of course many others won Mayhaven's Award for Fiction and Mayhaven's Award for Children's Fiction. Some authors come to us after haing published elsewhere. Some come to us as first-time authors. Adam Freedman had published many articles in the United States and South America, but we published his very first book—Elated By Details—wickedly funny short stories which won Mayhaven's Award for Fiction in manuscript form. He has now published with both Holt & Co. (Party of the First Part), a book on the archaic language of the courts, and for Harper-Collins (The Naked Constitution), both in his inique writing style. Cover art by Alexi Worth —————————————— A.D.Carson, authored the multi-media, cutting edge books COLD and THE CITY, also available in audiobooks and CDs. Here is a link to a great review of The City by Erica Thurman at Life Behind The Veil: http://ericathurman.com/sleep-city-un-poems-thoughts-rhymes-miscellany-review/ Harvard Law Professor, Stephanie Robinson, in her commentary on The Tom Joyner Morning Show 10/18/12, quoted one of Carson's poems, "Defiance [A Poem About Truth], which was written for The Community Healing Network's Community Healing Days. Mr. Joyner's program is nationally syndicated. Carson started working with the Community Healing Network (with Enola Aird, Author & Professor Stephen L. Carter's wife). Here are the links to the video of the poem. Commentary: http://blackamericanweb.com/content/community-healing Poem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDAkR7TyQbk&feature=plcp I could write a good deal about each author we have worked with, and from time to time, I will add to this short list. ********* —Children's Fiction— Dirty Jayne and Jack's Snack Attack address serious concerns among children and adults—but in a very funny way. DIRTY JAYNE children's illustrated book suggested ages 4 - 8by Amy Mitchell Readers laugh — and then think! "DIRTY JAYNE is the story of a willful young girl who has her way even if it means not taking a bath or shower. The author is telling kids why it is importnat to have personal hygiene and what can happen if you do not take care of yourself. The author has a very good underlying message to kids,. Jean Spencer's artwork add to the telling of the story. DIRTY JAYNE is a fun book that is the first of a series." —Gary Roen, Reviewers Bookwatch, Midwest Book Reivew Illustrated by Jean Spencer ———————————————— Heidi McIntyre's Jack's Snack Attack Jack's Snack Attack has been included in fund-raising drives for children's issues, and is a favorite book among New York City elementary students where the author often reads the book to eager listeners. ——————————— Chapter Books The Wishflower Field: Marie's Triumph by Jennifer Fallaw Illustrated by Doris Replogle Wenzel Some have called it a modern-day fairy tale. Others see it as a fantasy. Either way, this story of a child's fear of the night is compelling. Children's novel - suggested ages 8 - 12 See more about the author and her work on her lovely site: http://thewishflowerfield.com/ —————————————— The Petticoat Soldier by Nancy Polette Suggested ages 7 - 11 This unusual story springs from an actual event during America's Civil War, when a brave young girl takes action against all odds. Based on an actual event in Missouri. —————————————————— High Praise for THE RAWEIGH MAN TOLD ME by Ruth St. John Thomas Retired from the University of Illinois, Dorothy Smith called on her 95th birthday to tell me that she keeps a book Mayhaven published, The Rawleigh Man Told Me, by her chair. She says she has read it many times, and now, with failing eyesight, just likes to hold it and think about it. She said it is her favorite book. And, though she does not know the author, she asked that I tell Ruth St. John Thomas how much the book means to her. This children's book is a novel based on a child who was sent to the midwest on The Orphan Train. The Softcover Edition is temperarily sold out and the Hardcover Edition is in limited supply. Watch for Ebook Edition of The Rawleigh Man Told Me —————————————— Mayhaven's Award for Children's Fiction Cruisin' Sarah By YOLI Cover art by Doug Dean** A reluctant teen finds adventure, mystery, and romance abound when her parents insist on a cruise. See the following articles on the author: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10141/1059632325.stm http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10180/1068934369.stm