Author: Lillian Jones

Explora Books will present A Chosen Journey: A Self-Help Guide to Abuse and Addiction by Tamara L. Lesley at the upcoming London Book Fair 2026, taking place March 10–12 at Olympia London in Hammersmith, London. The book offers an unusual blend of fiction, spiritual reflection, and practical guidance, presenting a story meant not only to be read but also to prompt readers to think about healing, belief, and the choices that shape a life. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 11th Mar 2026 – The book follows the fictional experience of Jenna Cramer, a woman who escapes years of domestic abuse and begins a very different life centered on helping others. Yet the narrative is less concerned with the mechanics of events than with the emotional and spiritual questions surrounding them. Lesley fra...

Explora Books is proud to announce it will be presenting Marcus Burrell’s collection, One God: A Book of Poetry, at the London Book Fair from March 10–12, 2026, at the Olympia London. Most people spend their lives looking for a single moment of clarity; for Burrell, that clarity arrived nearly thirty years ago as a direct instruction to put pen to paper. Now, his work is crossing the Atlantic to meet a global audience in Hammersmith. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 11th Mar 2026 – Unlike typical religious texts that rely on dense theology, One God reads like a series of private conversations. It is a collection born from three decades of observation, much of it shaped by Burrell’s time serving under the leadership of Bishop T. D. Jakes at The Potter’s House and Dr. Tony Evans at Oak C...

Explora Books will be showcasing The Clinton Mafia by Vonda Crocker at the London Book Fair, taking place March 10–12, 2026, at Olympia London in Hammersmith. The novel offers a layered look at a small southern town, combining subtle suspense, sharp observation, and a focus on community rather than sensationalism. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 11th Mar 2026 – Set in Clinton, a quiet town with a dress shop and tearoom, a flower shop, a gift store, and a few other local businesses, the story revolves around a group of women who have formed a tight-knit circle known as the “Clinton Mafia.” Savanna Sue Morgan, Valita Faye Adair, Rozalyn Murphy, Tammy Logan, Constance Buffington Hightower, Beatrice Lowell Lauderside, and Tiffany Ann Beaudreau each bring unique skills and perspectives to ...

Explora Books will present two illustrated titles by Stewart T. Monti Sr.—sharing the same knight, the same kingdom, and a quiet belief in everyday courage—at the London Book Fair, taking place March 10–12, 2026, at Olympia London in Hammersmith. Mary and Sir Edward and Hillary and Sir Edward offer visitors a look at a story that stretches across one family and two generations, emphasizing the lasting impact of shared values. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 11th Mar 2026 – In Mary and Sir Edward, Stewart T. Monti Sr. tells a small, careful tale. Mary is twelve, her brother is four, and their family farm is barely holding together. When a wounded knight collapses near their home, the children and their mother bring him inside and tend to him without asking for anything in return. The k...

Explora Books will be displaying There’s a Girebra in the Forest by Mike Stonecypher at the London Book Fair, taking place March 10–12, 2026, at Olympia London. The book is a gentle work of fiction that speaks clearly to young readers about identity, kindness, and the quiet work of growing up. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 11th Mar 2026 – At the center of the story is a small forest creature named Obi who looks, at first glance, like a mix between a giraffe and a zebra. The animals around him do not know what to call him. Their confusion turns into teasing, and teasing turns into doubt. Obi begins to ask a question that many children ask in their own way: What am I, and does it matter if others don’t understand? The plot moves with a steady rhythm, guided by a third-person voice th...

Explora Books will present The Ten O’ Clock Breeze by Dorothy Rockwell Olson at the upcoming London Book Fair, taking place March 10–12, 2026, at Olympia London. Among the many titles on display, this historical novel offers a steady, reflective look at one man’s life shaped by loss, duty, and quiet strength. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 11th Mar 2026 – Inspired by true events, The Ten O’ Clock Breeze traces the life of a boy sent west on the Orphan Train in the late nineteenth century. Raised in South Dakota by a postmistress who gives him structure and care, he grows up without clear answers about his name or his origins. That absence—of history, of certainty—becomes the silent force that shapes his choices. Rather than centering on dramatic twists, Olson’s writing pays attentio...

Explora Books will showcase War Ready: In My Father’s Shadow by Mary Lou Darst at the London Book Fair, taking place March 10–12, 2026, at Olympia London. The memoir offers a clear-eyed look at what it meant to grow up as the daughter of a U.S. Army officer in the years after World War II—a life shaped less by choice and more by orders. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 11th Mar – Darst maintains the steady, reflective distance of adulthood throughout the narrative. She looks back at a childhood marked by constant movement: Fairbanks, where snow and the northern lights framed her earliest memories; Bellaire and Alexandria, where family routines were often interrupted; Nara, where daily life unfolded in an old Japanese house; Lampasas, which briefly felt settled; and Munich, where she li...

United States, 10th Mar 2026, – By seamlessly blending cutting-edge technology with intuitive design, AeroBand is breaking down the traditional barriers of music education, ensuring that anyone—regardless of age, background, or skill level—can experience the pure joy of playing an instrument. A Vision Born from Passion and Frustration Every musician’s journey is paved with passion, but often hindered by steep learning curves and environmental constraints. The story of AeroBand began in 2014 when founder Frank, then a college sophomore, picked up a guitar with dreams of playing rock music. However, the steep learning curve, painful fingertips, and complaints from roommates over the noise forced him to abandon his musical aspirations. Frank’s frustration sparked a profound question: How can...

United States, 10th Mar 2026, – By seamlessly blending cutting-edge technology with intuitive design, AeroBand is breaking down the traditional barriers of music education, ensuring that anyone—regardless of age, background, or skill level—can experience the pure joy of playing an instrument. A Vision Born from Passion and Frustration Every musician’s journey is paved with passion, but often hindered by steep learning curves and environmental constraints. The story of AeroBand began in 2014 when founder Frank, then a college sophomore, picked up a guitar with dreams of playing rock music. However, the steep learning curve, painful fingertips, and complaints from roommates over the noise forced him to abandon his musical aspirations. Frank’s frustration sparked a profound question: How can...

United States, 10th Mar 2026, – As the spring planting season approaches, gardeners and horticulture enthusiasts are increasingly exploring raised planting systems as an alternative to traditional in-ground cultivation. Among the options available in the gardening equipment market, Landguard garden beds are designed to support structured planting environments that emphasize soil management, durability, and adaptable garden layouts. Raised garden beds have become a widely adopted approach for both residential and small-scale agricultural gardening. The design allows gardeners to manage soil composition, drainage, and planting density more precisely than in traditional ground plots. Manufacturers such as Landguard have introduced metal-based raised bed systems intended to provide long-term ...