Memoir
. . . And There Was a Calm
Mark Wells never fished in the ocean. It was supposed to be the fishing trip of a lifetime. But God had other plans.
On September 10, 2009, Mark’s world was in shambles. One of his stepsons was missing, and the other was coming to terms with being a teenage father. Mark needed a break, a change of scenery, a chance to clear his head. When he headed out of town, he expected fun and fishing. Instead, he got a broken back and a life forever changed.
In …And There Was a Calm, Mark recounts his horrific accident and recovery, his failed marriage, and God’s gracious hand through it all.
If you’re struggling to believe that God indeed works all things for your good, Mark’s honesty and ongoing love for Jesus holds the power to renew your faith and give you a new vision of the good life.
Picture Book
Just Like Me
A true story of how one young boy formed a lasting friendship with a child on the other side of the globe.
Asher is a normal American boy who lives a normal American life.
Taim lives a world away away, where tents stand in the the place of houses, horse-drawn carts roll where cars belong, and dinner isn’t always guaranteed. It wasn’t always this way for Taim and his family. Once, they had a home, a neighborhood, and a life that looked a lot like Asher’s.
As the two boys share silly video messages and laughter, a genuine, lovely friendship grows between them, despite their obvious differences.
Just Like Me is about connection and empathy, serving as a reminder that even the smallest act of compassion can bring hearts—and worlds—closer together.
Middle Grade Fiction
I’m 14 Years Old And I Moved The World
The final installment of Daniel K. (D.K.) Brantley’s beloved middle grade fiction series.
Grandpa passed away. Big Mike finished cancer treatment. Now Mom and Dad are talking about moving. The thought of leaving the old neighborhood bums me out until Big Mike shows his true colors. Suddenly, moving doesn’t seem so bad.
It’s time to find out if the grass really is greener on the other side of town.
That’s right—I’m 14 years old, and I’m about to move the world.