When 16-year-old Jason Yancy collapsed and died during a 1999 Texas high school football game, his teammates faced an impossible question: How do you continue after losing your heart? This true story follows the Bremond Tigers as they honor their fallen friend’s memory with a simple motto: “Play Like He Would.”

History’s greatest debates, served at the dinner table. What if you could witness history’s most pivotal controversies as they unfolded, not from a textbook, but from the heated discussions of those who lived them? Whether you’re a student of history or simply someone who loves a good argument, you’ll discover that the best way to understand the past is through the controversies that defined it.

Passion, Power, and the Price of Change. Discover the sweeping saga of ambition, family, and the American spirit in this a richly layered novel set against the dramatic backdrop of wartime and postwar Texas. Follow the unforgettable journeys of Brooks and Ray Oakley, two brothers whose divergent paths take them across military frozen landscapes, bustling Austin cafes, cutthroat oil fields, and the booming postwar restaurant scene.

Moscow, 1986: American correspondent Natalie Chester falls for Soviet diplomat Anatoly Kuznetsov as they navigate Chernobyl’s aftermath, KGB surveillance, and the collapsing Cold War. Based on the author’s experiences, this sweeping romance captures forbidden love against perestroika’s historic upheaval—where idealism faces deadly consequences.

A groundbreaking exploration of trauma, healing, and empowerment from a seasoned courtroom lawyer. Blending raw honesty with legal insight, JoDee Neil steps beyond her professional role to share her journey as a survivor of sexual assault. She shows how disclosure itself can become a transformative tool for healing—not only for survivors, but for the justice system and society.

A young woman on the run. A life built in the shadows. A story that refuses to be forgotten. At fifteen, Frankie ran from an abusive home with nothing but her wits and a gambler’s promise of escape. What she found was a world of speakeasies, bootlegging, and survival on the edge of the law. Now, decades later, her story is ready to be told—one of grit, defiance, and a woman who refused to be broken.

What if the mission was never just about the planet? A pair of alien operatives from the planet Xylodon, now fugitives on two worlds, find themselves drawn into the orbit of nationalist militias and human trafficking. This second genre-blending installment in the Terran Icognita series fuses satire, sci-fi, and social commentary into a wildly original tale of identity, rebellion, and connection. What happens when your mission changes, but your heart won’t follow orders?

An immersive tribute to America’s oldest ballpark and the cradle of countless diamond dreams and dramatic showdowns. Rickwood is a deeply personal chronicle of fathers and sons, community pride, and the cultural tides that shaped the South and the sport. Rediscover Rickwood Field—a place where legends are made, memories endure, and baseball becomes forever.

In Dark Texas, a gripping and hauntingly plausible near-future thriller, a historic winter storm plunges Texas into chaos as critical energy infrastructure fails, and the electric grid teeters on the edge of collapse. Told through the eyes of everyday Texans—Mac, a self-reliant old-timer; Laurie, a wise yoga teacher; Jake, a grieving father; and Chas, a young energy analyst—this novel explores human resilience, the fragility of modern civilization, and the moral choices people face when the lights go out. Inspired by real events, Dark Texas is a chilling yet hopeful portrait of community, survival, and the power of preparedness in a world that thought it couldn’t fail.

Edward Peregrine returns in this sequel to Someday Belongs to Us that ponders the timeless reach of love.

A compelling historical biography that offers an in-depth look at one of Texas’ most influential and controversial figures during the tumultuous mid-19th century. The Old Alcalde offers a balanced and nuanced portrayal of a controversial figure.

A gripping tale of small-town intrigue and corruption

When Mike Carson, a disgraced New York journalist, returns to his Texas hometown to sell his late uncle’s house, what should be a simple task quickly spirals out of control. Asked to investigate a suspicious death, Carson uncovers a web of lies, self-dealing, and drug trafficking, and with each revelation, he finds himself dragged deeper into a powerful conspiracy. 

Fast-paced, with a colorful cast of characters and razor-sharp dialogue, Bullets in the Water is a must-read for fans of crime fiction and investigative thrillers. 

Aviation Therapy chronicles Dale’s remarkable transformation through flight—from B-52 nuclear alert missions during the Cold War to wartime refueling in Desert Storm and Bosnia, then flying General Tommy Franks after 9/11. This inspiring memoir reveals how aviation shaped one man’s journey from quiet navigator to commanding an elite squadron.

Homesteader Jacob Harker seeks vengeance after Comanches murder his family. Comanche leader White Knife mourns his wife, killed by white soldiers. As their paths converge on the Texas Panhandle, both men confront the cost of revenge and possibility of redemption. Max L. Knight’s Llano Estacado explores justice, forgiveness, and healing.

Everyone knows who killed Maggie Schneider. But why? Inspired by true events, novelist Cynthia Leal Massey weaves an intricate tale that spans the decades from the Great Depression to the crippling drought of the fifties. This is not a whodunnit. The mystery here is more profound: Why did he do it?

All the rhetoric and politics around climate change obscures a troubling truth: Clean energy technologies alone cannot solve the problem of human-induced climate change.

Why We Struggle to Go Green offers a clear-eyed assessment of our efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change from a mechanical engineer who’s spent 30 years looking for solutions.

What is the true meaning of family? 

Imogene Good finds herself wrestling with these questions when, still grieving her mother’s death, she abandons a promising teaching career to open a boarding house in the near-lawless oil boomtown of Borger, Texas. Alone. 

An enchanting story that brings to life four constellations in the night sky while telling a tale of friendship, wonder and the beauty of the cosmos. The second book in the Night Sky series from the mother-daughter duo of Amy Jackson (Starry Sky Austin founder) and Donna Paredes, Little Sky Bear and the Dragon is a must-have for young dreamers, stargazers, and lovers of magical adventures.

Rainer Maria Rilke wrote many short lyric poems of remarkable beauty and intensity. Donald Mace Williams has selected some of the best and brought these works of one of the 20th century’s most influential poet to English-speaking audiences.

Step into the rich tapestry of early 19th-century America in this masterfully woven tale that stretches from the rugged frontier to the bustling political corridors of Washington City, where legends are born, alliances are forged, and reputations teeter on the edge of ruin.

A child’s desperate mental health struggles. A mother’s battles with addiction. A system that failed them both. And a woman determined to help other families avoid the tragedy that befell her own. No Saints Here tells the story of one family’s crisis and how others can avoid the same pitfalls.

In the summer of 1900, Dr. Douglas Schuler is fresh from medical school and interning in the thriving coastal city of Galveston, Texas. It’s a year of great progress in medicine, but his skills will be tested as the Great Storm approaches. Can he survive, win the girl of his dreams, and become the doctor he hopes to be?

Voices of Camptown is more than a local history—it is a celebration of community, resilience, and the enduring power of remembrance. It reveals the overlooked story of the “Birthplace of Texas Independence”— where half the population received their independence only following the Civil War.

A tribute to bar bands, musical dreamers, and offbeat ambition….

Two admitted felons on probation, one ‘Nam vet, and one Grosse Pointe deb collide to form an unlikely rock band. Internal conflict blows them apart. Faith in the music they make patches them back together for one wild-ride cross-country tour.

A coming-of-age tale set against the sun-soaked beaches of 1970s Port Aransas, Rhudy weaves a love letter to the people and culture of the Texas coast and the enduring allure of the Gulf of Mexico. 

Book Two in The Oakleys Series

From the author of Little Hatchet, this gripping historical saga continues—a powerful story of resilience, family, and the price of ambition. Perfect for fans of epic generational tales and action-packed historical fiction.

A Sci-Fi Satire of Alien Espionage, Southern Charm & Chaos on Earth! Debut novelist Paul McGrath delivers a sharp, witty, and wildly entertaining sci-fi satire that asks: What if an alien held up a mirror to America—and we didn’t like what we saw?

Espionage, Survival, and the Fight for Texas Independence

From the author of the French Letters trilogy comes a sweeping historical adventure full of unforgettable Texas legends. Laced with exuberant, historical figures such as Sam Houston, Mirabeau Lamar, and Jack Hays, Dangerous Latitudes is a quest across a war-torn frontier that becomes a race to save two hundred captured Texans who the Mexican army has marked for death.

Rediscover the Magic of the Night Sky with Cassandra and the Night Sky

Brought to life by the mother-daughter duo Amy Jackson (Starry Sky Austin founder) and Donna Paredes, this beautifully re-released classic from Stoney Creek Publishing is a must-have for young dreamers, stargazers, and lovers of magical adventures.

The Confederacy might still exist if not for George Thomas, a Southerner who supported the Union. In this autobiographical novel, Thomas tells his story for the first time, taking readers inside the mind of The Best General in the Civil War. 

Richard Coke played one of the most crucial roles in Texas history, restoring the state after Reconstruction. Richard Coke: Texan, written by one of his indirect descendants, uses historical and previously unseen family records to weave a rich mosaic of real people and events that immerses the reader in the life and times of this era. 

After Apollo 14, astronaut Alan Shepard gave his barber Carlos Villagomez an autographed golf ball. But did it fly to the moon? This extensively researched account explores their extraordinary friendship and the mystery surrounding one of history’s most intriguing pieces of space memorabilia, offering rare insights into NASA’s golden age.

The Art of Farming celebrates a symbiosis of plants, humans, dogs and livestock, with wildlife cousins on the fringes. Retired art teacher, Sam, markets herbs and produce, aided by his lovely “sidekick” Annie, and a handful of local after-school teens. A scheming donkey named Sol is this charming story’s formidable antagonist. 

This new translation of the oldest narrative poem in English—the first in more than twenty years—is designed for easy, pleasant reading. It cuts the scholarly touches to a minimum, using simple margin notes to explain some word or phrase. With students, young readers, and Beowulf fans in mind, Donald Mace Williams has approached his translation as both a published writer of modern metrical poems and a scholar in the verse structure of Beowulf.

A vivid and deeply personal tale of loss and belonging, Dagmar Grieder’s memoir of life as a refugee in the aftermath of World War II sheds light on a seldom-discussed struggle during Europe’s long road to recovery.

You may think you know Texas, but which one?

Texas is a land shrouded in myths, and so is its politics. The Real World of Texas Politics pulls back the veil and reveals the secrets the elites don’t want you to know. It is a personal and uncommon introduction to the inner workings of the government and power structure that runs the Lone Star State.

Book One in The Oakleys Series 

When his brother is kidnapped from their New Mexico cabin, 12-year-old Walter Oakley sets off in pursuit, launching a multi-generational saga. Following the Oakley family from 1800s frontier life among Apaches and Comanches through Prohibition-era Texas, Little Hatchet chronicles their courageous struggle for survival amid unimaginable tragedy, violence, and determination.

In 1943, a Texas doctor and his wife were murdered in Littlefield. Their five-year-old daughter witnessed the crime but stayed silent for 70 years. Author Christena Stephens spent a decade researching this unsolved case, convincing Jo Ann Hunt to share her story and uncovering new evidence about her parents’ killers.

These sixty-one poems, only a few of which are longer than a page, have the clarity and terseness that newspaper reporters strive for. No wonder—Donald Mace Williams spent most of his long adulthood as a newspaper writer and editor. They are his observations, full of joy and sadness, about life, loss, and nature.

A neurologist grapples with the aftermath of his traumatic brain injury, forever changing how he treats patients and their families, in this moving examination of recovery and healing.

An elderly man visiting San Antonio confronts mortality while encountering supernatural voices from the 1836 Alamo siege. Texian, Tejano, and Mexican souls seek recognition beyond myths. Max L. Knight’s Ghostly Bugles explores memory, forgotten voices, and the fight to preserve history, offering a fresh perspective on the Alamo’s enduring legacy.

In this epic re-release, Donald Mace Williams adapts Beowulf to late nineteenth-century Texas in Wolfe. In Being Ninety, he reflects on more than nine decades of devotion to the writing life.

Grinders: Baseball’s Intrepid Infantry tells the stories of the game’s unheralded foot soldiers who took the hard knocks road, bouncing between the Show and obscurity, never quite achieving their dreams, all for a chance to play the game they love.

Seventy-two-year-old romance novelist Kate Caldwell embarks on a Panama Canal cruise to overcome writer’s block. Her mysterious collaborator Captain Edward Peregrine reappears, and two intriguing passengers pursue her. Swept into a thrilling time-bending adventure, Kate must choose between desire and tranquility—or finally discover the true love she’s always written about.

Silver Winner — Best New Fiction, IBPA’s Ben Franklin Awards

When a computer chip factory arrives in the West Texas ranch town of Conquistador, worlds collide. Third-generation cowboy Trace Malloy and Silicon Valley executive Blaine Witherspoon clash as drought and cultural tensions ignite. Loren C. Steffy’s The Big Empty explores what families will sacrifice for pride, tradition, and the future.

Deconstructed reveals how decades of immigration policy failures created today’s crisis. Following the Marek family journey from Czech immigrants to major contractors, this definitive account challenges divisive myths and offers a pragmatic blueprint for immigration reform that benefits workers, businesses, and the American economy.

Silver Winner — Best New Nonfiction, IBPA’s Ben Franklin Awards

Legendary oilman T. Boone Pickens, cut from a lucrative Permian Basin oil deal, fights back with trial lawyer Chrysta Castañeda. This riveting true story chronicles their billion-dollar courtroom battle against powerful oil industry adversaries, offering an intimate portrait of a business icon’s final fight and the determination required to win.

Published by Texas A&M University Press

The first definitive biography of George Mitchell, “the father of fracking,” who perfected drilling techniques that transformed America from being oil-dependent to a major producer. Yet he also created The Woodlands, pioneering sustainable community development. Steffy examines the “Mitchell Paradox”—his conflicting legacy in energy innovation and environmental protection.

The first person ever to reconstruct an ancient ship from its sunken fragments, J. Richard Steffy said ships spoke to him. In this biography and adventure story of the highest caliber, learn of Steffy’s unlikely transition from small-town electrician to the world’s leading authority on ancient ships and how he helped build a field of study that continues to harvest new discoveries from the depths of the world’s oceans.