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Read To Relax This Holiday Season

Indie Author of the Week!

James B Wells





James Wells (PhD, MFA) is a retired Criminology and Criminal Justice Professor at Eastern Kentucky University's College of Justice, Safety, and Military Science. He has authored/coauthored sixty-five books, chapters, articles, and essays. As a result of learning his father's death in Vietnam is still classified, Dr. Wells has been on a quest to discover the truth, find peace for himself and his family, and write about it. Recent essays appear or are forthcoming in Collateral Journal, About Place Journal, Wild Roof Journal, Military Experience and the Arts, The WrathBearing Tree, Shift, Proud to be: Writings by American Warriors, Trajectory Journal, and From Pen to Page III: More Writings from the Bluegrass Writers Coalition. Links to information about him can be found at https://jamesbwells.com.

To learn more about James and his investigative memoir about his father, visit and subscribe to his website https://jamesbwells.com where you can find links to publications, presentations, trailers, social media, blog, book tour, and other information.

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Sacred Awakening

A Holy Fire Reiki and Sound Journey

Friday, November 21, @ 6PM, at our Shepherdsville location.


Immerse yourself in the relaxation of a healing sound bath while receiving Holy Fire reiki.


RSVP text Missy 502-716-1739 





Book Signing with Brick Marlin

November 22, 1PM till 4PM, at our Shepherdsville location.



Brick Marlin has had novels published by Seventh Star Press LLC. and Hydra Publications as well as short stories published on webzines. His last story "The Rep" was published by Wyldblood Press in 2021 and his latest dark sci-fi novel, "The Zaphnurr Phase" was just released in July by Seventh Star Press. If he's not working his full-time job at UPS he's spending time with his lovely wife or writing, reading, running, or training for triathlons. You can find his profile on Goodreads, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, Instagram and on his Patreon page.  





Book Launch with our very own Lynn Tincher

November 22, noon till 4PM, at our LaGrange location.


Lynn Tincher is a Kentucky author, publisher, and bookstore owner who believes in the magic of stories and the power of community. She is the creator of The Winberie Journals fantasy series and The Mind Bending psychological thriller series. Through her bookstore, From the Ground Up Books, she supports local authors and brings readers together to celebrate creativity.



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Meet Artist Jason Mitchell, November 29, from noon till 4 PM @ our Shepherdsville location



Jason is an artist that specializes in ocean life and landscape acrylic paintings.  He has been painting since graduating from high school in 1994.  He feels his autism helped him to develop his skills as an artist.  His journey with art and his autism has helped him to be more outgoing and better at interacting with people on a daily basis.



Walk-In Wednesdays - Spirit Communication with Dr. Angela Faith from 1pm to 4 PM the first Wednesday of every month in our Shepherdsville location, next event December 3, 2025


Receive messages from loved ones in Spirit, or gain insight around love, relationships, purpose and life direction.



Dr. Angela Faith is a Metaphysical Parapsychologist, Shamanic Practitioner, and Spiritual Mentor dedicated to helping others reconnect with their sacred essence and the unseen realms of Spirit. Through intuitive guidance, ancestral wisdom, and compassionate presence, she supports individuals in finding clarity, healing, and purpose.


Founder of New Moon Shamanistic Sanctuary in Shepherdsville, Angela offers private sessions, mentorship programs, and community gatherings that weave together ancient shamanic practices and modern spiritual understanding.


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Other News

Both locations WILL be open Black Friday!  

New Extended hours in December for your holiday shopping needs.

The next Holistic Fair will be December 6.  Remember to put wellness at the top of your list through the holiday season.


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