Vicki Stark’s mother is overprotective, narcissistic, and often cruel and callous. She is also dying.

She has one last request: that Vicki scatter...

LAKE AMANDA by Jacqueline A Hook

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LAKE AMANDA

Love, Loss, and Last Wishes

Vicki Stark’s mother is overprotective, narcissistic, and often cruel and callous. She is also dying.

She has one last request: that Vicki scatter her ashes at Lake Amanda, three thousand miles away, at a precise location, on a precise date, at a precise time.

Pushing through long-held resentments, Vicki promises to fulfill the peculiar request....

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The Furry Friends

Five Favorite Stories

Five delightful stories in one colorful book! This charming collection teaches children how to manage emotions and develop self-regulation through the trials and troubles of loveable animal characters.

Capturing the innocence of a young child, each character makes a behavioral choice that gets them into a sticky situation. Young readers listen...

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You're Going to Be a Flower Girl (Coming soon!)

The perfect gift to welcome or thank your flower girl. This informative and engaging picture book will tell your flower girl all about her big role in the bridal party and about all the exciting activities that may occur before and throughout the wedding day.

Includes a glossary of terms and a "Remembering a Special Day" activity page to reflect...

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Praise

Five-star review from Literary Titan: https://literarytitan.com/2026/09/29/lake-amanda/

– Literary Titan

Literary Titan Gold Award: https://literarytitan.com/2026/10/02/literary-titan-gold-book-award-fiction-27/

– Literary Titan