Here’s some good reading…
On Dog Days
Because Sometimes We Forget Our Friends
“A story of friendship, big feelings, and the loyal companion waiting to be noticed.”
A playful story with a meaningful message at its heart.
When a black Labrador bounds into a young boy’s life, the two become instant friends. But as the boy becomes distracted, the dog is left alone. The more forgotten he feels, the bigger and more troublesome he grows. Only when the boy remembers to care for him does the dog return to his normal, lovable self.
On Dog Days uses warm watercolor art and gentle rhyme to explore how feelings change when they’re ignored or nurtured. Inside this engaging dog-and-boy adventure is a subtle lesson. It teaches about emotional awareness, self-care, and kindness. This applies both to others and ourselves.
A comforting, uplifting book perfect for bedtime, classrooms, and conversations about feelings.
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All Will Be Well: A journey of faith, love, and letting go
For everyone who has loved deeply, cared fiercely, and learned to let go.
When illness came, it didn’t destroy who they were — it revealed it.
In this tender and unflinching memoir, Paul Russell tells the story of his wife Anne, their shared faith, and the love that endured even as life narrowed to quiet acts of courage and care.
Across the pages of All Will Be Well unfolds a deeply personal journey: the laughter that outlasted fear, the devotion woven into everyday routines, and the grace found in moments of heartbreak. From the first shock of diagnosis through the long, luminous goodbye, Paul writes with the honesty of a husband who has known both deep grief and abiding hope.
What emerges is not simply a story of loss, but a testament to how love—real, ordinary, unvarnished love—transcends death itself.
“The story of Anne’s diagnosis and decline with its mix of bitterness and sweetness… Through this shines Anne’s abiding faith and her complete devotion to her family and Paul’s devotion to her.”
— Jack Snelling, Adelaide
“It’s honest. It’s tender. It’s occasionally very funny … and full of the kind of love that survives the grave and still manages to make you smile.”
— Tom O’Leary, Adelaide
For anyone who has ever stood at the edge of loss and wondered how to begin again, All Will Be Well is a reminder that even in the darkest seasons, life still holds light — and love always finds a way to linger.
ISBN: 9798272725455
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The Tailor’s Secret Stitch – a Fable
A timeless fable of kindness, resilience, and the hidden magic in simple acts of love.
In a quiet town between the hills and the river, there lived an old tailor named Mikal. His clothes were more than garments. They lifted spirits and warmed hearts. They carried a touch of something the townsfolk only call magic.
But when apprentices take up his work, the stitches look the same… yet feel different. The townspeople grow restless. Mikal reveals a secret. It is not in the needle or thread, but in the prayers he sews into every seam.
The Tailor’s Secret Stitch is a beautifully illustrated fable. It reminds us that true value lies not in perfection. True value lies in the love, care, and intention we put into the world.
Perfect for readers young and old, this story is:
- A gentle tale about kindness, hope, and resilience.
- A heartwarming gift for families, children, and anyone who treasures uplifting stories.
- A keepsake book, illustrated in warm, classic sepia tones, that feels like an heirloom.
Whether read aloud at bedtime or reflected on in quiet moments, The Tailor’s Secret Stitch tells a story of compassion. This tale will stay with you long after the last page.
ISBN: 9798264078132
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NB: All profits from the sale of this book will be donated to the MacKillop Foundation. This donation will support a project in the Pakistan Punjab. It is focused on work training for women and young people.
Tuesday’s Children: Artificial Intelligence and the Demise of Human Autonomy
When friendship becomes humanity’s last defence.
Two lifelong friends are bound by tragedy and driven by compassion. They set out to create something extraordinary. It is a program to help professionals working with trauma and mental health. What begins as a quest to heal others soon becomes an ethical and existential reckoning.
As their creation evolves, it collides with the rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning. This reveals a chilling truth. The same technology that can save lives could also endanger the very essence of what it means to be human. As machines start deciding in every sphere of society, the friends are propelled into the global spotlight. Unwittingly, they become the conscience of a world losing touch with itself.
Tuesday’s Children is both a love story and a warning. It is a tale of loyalty, courage, and connection. This all unfolds against the encroaching shadow of automation. Through friendship, romance, and sacrifice, it poses the most urgent question we face today.
In a future where machines know everything, will being human still matter?
ISBN: 979-8333769701
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Paul Russell: Musings 