A freak blizzard, heartbreak, and a journey of self-discovery — Brendon Connor’s life is about to get a lot more interesting. When a surprise snowstorm throws him into a surreal reality, Brendon must navigate his way through unfamiliar territory and confront his deepest flaws.

In this bold re-imagining of the Wizard of Oz, embark on a wild ride through a world that L. Frank Baum could have never imagined. Filled with crude humour, violence, and irreverent twists, Red Brick Road is a tribute to old technology and new ideas. But don’t be fooled by the chaos — beneath the madness lies a valuable lesson about being a good human in a broken world.

For fans of literary nonsense and those looking for a refreshing take on a beloved classic, Red Brick Road is a must-read.

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Jukebox Jake plays a variety of genres of music and has performed throughout New England. Hailing from Gardner, Massachusetts, he was inspired by 50’s/60’s music at an early age.

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Jukebox Jake also performs throughout the Massachusetts area, ranging from the Berkshires to the Cape.

Jukebox Jake plays folk, country, rock and roll, and classic rock including Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, The Beatles, Dylan, Chuck Berry, Elvis, Dion, The Beach Boys, Wings, John Lennon, Buddy Holly, Tom Petty, John Prine, Patsy Cline, Sam Cooke, Little Richard, Fats Domino, The Everly Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Donovan.

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John Leahy is an author, sports broadcaster, musician and podcaster. He has released three booksBreakaway Wisdom, Living A King’s Life, and Living On Air. He is the radio play by voice of UMass Lowell hockey. He has called college hockey for 20 years and minor league baseball for 16 years.

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Stephen Osei‑Bonsu is an accomplished author, leadership coach, and executive with over two decades of experience in residential care, staffing, and nonprofit leadership.

As president of SCENSOB Corporation, he champions diversity, equity, and inclusion while training and mentoring across the U.S. and Ghana. His latest release, Achieving Greatness: The Path to Building a Life of Significance (April 21, 2025), combines personal journey, practical strategies, and real-world case studies to guide readers in discovering inner strengths, managing time, and cultivating purposeful influence.

Through this uplifting roadmap, Stephen invites individuals to redefine success and step boldly into their highest potential.

Meet Jasper the Sasquatch!

He lives alone in the woods just the way he likes it. Being around others can be a bit stressful for Jasper. But life could sometimes be a little bit boring too. Jasper decided he needed a hobby. Gardening! Turnips! Little did Jasper know that woodland deer love turnips too.

Just as his garden is almost ready for harvest, Jasper wakes up to a disaster! The deer have eaten his turnips! Jasper comes up with clever strategies to keep the deer out of his garden, but nothing seems to work. And then, everything changes when someone small and special needs help.

Author Phaea Crede is a neurodiverse writer with dyslexia and ADHD. Like Jasper she experiences social shyness and like Jasper, needs time to herself.

A General Theory of Empire is the first systematic general theory of empire or imperialism regardless of time or place in the literature of the social sciences. The work presents a preponderance of evidence to demonstrate that imperialist expansion, domination, or exploitation of other nations can be explained by a common motivational pattern. This pattern integrates ancient pre-capitalist empires with modern capitalist empires. The book contains a warning that unrestrained imperialism carries unimaginable risks among nuclear armed nations.”

Martin A. Barroll was born and raised in Boston. He has lived for the last forty-six years in the Worcester area. He received his degrees from Suffolk University (BA), Purdue University (MA) and The New School for Social Research (PhD). He has taught at Assumption, WPI, Worcester State, and Providence College. ​

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Dr. Jacob Held is a companion animal veterinarian who practices medicine in rural Massachusetts at Ashland Animal Hospital. He loves working with pet owners to promote the healthcare and well-being of cats and dogs of all breeds and backgrounds. He is also the proud father of two wonderful children, and a handsome pup named ‘Fidelis’.

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As a parent and veterinarian, Jacob’s mission is to craft fun and engaging stories to help kids learn valuable lessons from animals. Jacob hopes to use his platform as a veterinarian to educate pet parents and children about their roles in their pets’ health care and wellbeing. He also aims to spread awareness about the realities of the veterinary profession. The inspiration for his writing stems from his experiences helping pets and spending time with his family.