Upcoming Books

Books currently in progress

“The Cost of Success” by Tish Henderson (self-help): The Cost of Success is a raw and unfiltered look at what it truly takes to build a business from the ground up and survive the first five years. Every entrepreneur dreams of success, but few talk about the sacrifices required to get there. This book dives deep into the realities of business ownership, long hours, financial uncertainty, personal sacrifices, and the relentless hustle needed to turn a vision into a thriving company. Through real-life lessons and hard-earned wisdom, Tish Henderson provides aspiring and current entrepreneurs with the insight, motivation, and strategies to navigate the highs and lows of their journey. Manuscript in production

By Barbara Anderson with Adam Colwell (as yet untitled fiction): Allyson Laurance is a young, talented performer with a gifted voice and a desire to become famous and travel the world as an opera diva. But Allyson has a secret that is destroying her, a behavior she can’t overcome, and a voice coach, Jessica Silver, whose relentless pressure plays on Allyson’s hunger for affirmation in the most harmful and diabolical ways. Can Allyson change and discover her purpose and sense of belonging before it’s too late? Manuscript in first draft  

“Look Back, Grow Forward” Compiled by Eric Craft (self-help anthology): Bringing together accomplished leaders from diverse backgrounds to share the thinking, choices, and convictions that shaped their remarkable lives and careers, Look Back, Grow Forward will explore formative experiences, defining moments, bold aspirations, and the inner disciplines that sustained their growth over time. Their stories highlight ambition with perspective—examining how motivation and fear are navigated, how success is redefined as leaders mature, and how purpose and legacy inform the pursuit of what’s next. Written for readers at any stage of their journey, this anthology is designed to offer insight and encouragement to think bigger, lead with clarity, and pursue meaningful impact with a sense of purpose that endures. Manuscript in first draft

“God-A-Tude” by Dr. Karockas Watkins (self-help companion workbook): In this long-awaited workbook for his 2021 release, God-A-Tude, Dr. Karockas Watkins defines exactly what a God-A-Tude is, then unfolds the concept in five key areas of life: confidence, emotional intelligence, money, leadership, and teamwork. Using insightful case stories, fill-in-the-blank prompts, and tons of applicable questions, “Doc Rock” informs and inspires you to develop a lifestyle that will train your mind and impact your actions so that you can become all you are meant to be emotionally, spiritually, and as a leader in your home and at your workplace. Manuscript in first draft

“The Truth Behind the Lie” by Kristin Shonkwiler (fiction): A terrible secret follows the lives of a presidential candidate, his daughter, a Secret Service agent, and a cast of other compelling characters to an explosive conclusion that proves the enduring strength of love and the undeniable power of restoration. Manuscript in first draft

“Living with Awe-Curiosity: Short Prayers of Noticing, Leaning On, and Delighting in the Lord” by Annie Wolf (prayer book): Specially curated by Christian life coach, speaker/facilitator, and author of Bible studies/curriculum Annie Wolf, each prayer and verse in Living with Awe-Curiosity invites you to approach God with freedom and confidence. These short yet profound daily prayers and Bible verses help you notice and process God’s loving character and engagement in and through every aspect of your life. Manuscript in first draft

By Marlon Harmon (as of yet untitled creative non-fiction memoir): Marlon’s mother, Rose, was trapped in an abusive situation where her life was wasting away—until he rescued her and took her across the country to become her caregiver. This tender series of photographs and the stories that go with them declare a poignant, funny, and heartwarming tale of determination, perseverance, and love that only a son can have for his mother. Manuscript in first draft

“No Shallow Living: Growing Deep Roots in a Distracted World” by Alison Wallwork (Bible study): Using the New Testament books of 1 and 2 Peter as her platform, author and church leader, Alison Wallwork, teaches what it truly means to live a life intentionally shaped by Christ, not culture; to embrace holiness not as a burden, but as freedom; and to step into our God-given identity boldly, standing firm in our faith even when life is hard. Manuscript in first draft

“The Kid in the Grown-Up Suit: A boy’s journal through life and beyond” by S.L. Thomas (young readers fiction): Davy is about to turn twelve without the presence of his parents. Yet even with that terrible loss, this delightfully precocious boy with autism and attention deficit disorder has other family and doctors in his life who help him navigate his journey into adolescence. Manuscript in first draft

“Never Give Up” by Scott Bray (creative non-fiction memoir and self-help): Illusionist and recovering drug and alcohol addict Scott Bray shares his life story, the struggles he’s faced, battles he’s fought, and lessons he’s learned, with transparency and vulnerability. Never Give Up will reveal the compelling truth behind answering Jesus’ call to follow Him and help you to understand the spiritual warfare Christians face on a daily basis. Manuscript in first draft

“Letters to Taylor” by Cassandra Bell (fiction): Inspired by the lyrics of one of this generation’s most popular and influential songwriters and performers, Cassandra Bell bravely and brashly tells the story of one woman’s tragic marriage and the emotional and physical abuse that both she and her daughters suffered from it. Can Beth overcome and live life anew, one moment at a time? Manuscript in first draft

“Gloriously Different” by Amanda White-Brown (creative non-fiction and self-help): From the very beginning, Amanda was destined to be different. Challenges with her hearing and eyesight combined with childhood sexual abuse to define those differences to others around her. However, Amanda persevered through each one, turning those differences into strengths that she uses to help her readers be extremely grateful for what is right in front of them so they can overcome adversity, move forward with big dreams and big thoughts, and give back to others. Manuscript temporarily delayed

Completed book projects

Since 2013, Adam Colwell has edited, ghostwritten, or coached authors on 87 book manuscripts from creation to completion. Some have been published or are awaiting marketing to traditional publishing houses (TPH), others have been self-published by the author (SPA), and 34 have been self-published through the Adam Colwell’s WriteWorks imprint.

1. “Jesus’ Surprising Strategy” by David Drum (inspirational non-fiction, ACWW 2013) Second printing and Spanish printing in 2014
2. “Life Palette” by Dr. Jeffrey Allen Love (inspirational non-fiction, ACWW 2013)
3. “Biblical Portraits” by Meg Villanueva (poetry and short story, SPA, 2013)
4. “Pieces of Me” by Rachel Lewis (young adult memoir, TPH, 2014)
5. “My Climb” by Wendy Lynn Larson (memoir, leukemia survivor, ACWW 2014)
6. “Getting Unstuck: 7 Steps to Freedom” by Lee Escobedo (inspirational non-fiction, SPA, 2015)
7. “Cancer with Grace” by Jacquelyn Murray (memoir, cancer survivor, ACWW 2015)
8. “Wooden Angel: The Guardian” by Peggy Bayless Gustave (literary fiction, ACWW 2015)
9. “No Blossoms on the Pistachio Trees” by Peggy Bayless Gustave (contemporary fiction, ACWW 2015)
10. “God’s Lemonade Stand: 101 Sips to Refresh Your Soul” by Becky Juett Miller (devotional, SPA, 2016)
11. “Our Believing Brethren” by Frederick Adams (inspirational non-fiction, SPA, 2016)
12. “Christian Character: Remade in the Image of God. Volume 1” by Frank Martin (inspirational non-fiction, ACWW 2016)
13. “I’m Accepted! WALKing the Journey from Freedom to Rejection” by Holland B. Nance (inspirational non-fiction, SPA, 2016)
14. “Unmasking the Masquerade: Three Illusionists Investigate Deception, Fear, and the Supernatural” by Rod Robison, Dr. Toby A. Travis, and Adrian Van Vactor (inspirational non-fiction, SPA, 2016)
15. “Wooden Angel: The Gift” by Peggy Bayless Gustave (literary fiction, ACWW 2016)
16. “Pure Power! Spirit-led Ministry for Spirit-starved People” by Moe Redding with Adam Colwell (inspirational non-fiction, ACWW, 2017)
17. “Prayer Flash! Snapshots of Abundant Living” by Sheri Lynn Riley (inspirational non-fiction, SPA, 2017)
18. “If It Was Easy, Jesus Wouldn’t Have Prayed For It” by David Drum (inspirational non-fiction, ACWW, 2017)
19. “Redeeming Relationships: Healing the Brokenhearted” by John O’Hair (inspirational non-fiction, ACWW, 2017)
20. “Creative: Designing Churches That Engage Generations Together” by Zach Yentzer (inspirational non-fiction, ACWW, 2017)
21. “Wooden Angel: The Generations” by Peggy Bayless Gustave (literary fiction, ACWW 2018)
22. “Bigger Than Business: Real-World Stories of Business Owners Living Their Purpose” by Jeff Holler (inspirational non-fiction, TPH, 2018)
23. “Broken Before Battle: Changing Lives Outside the Octagon” by Suzette Howe (non-fiction, SPA, 2018)
24. “Oh, No…Not the Diva!” Dealing and revealing while living with mental illness” by Jacquelyn D. Murray (inspirational non-fiction, ACWW, 2018)
25. “Concealed to Sealed: Unmasking the Pain to Transform and Live Your Authentic Life” by Lorinda Martinez (inspirational non-fiction, TPH, 2018)
26. “A Four-Leaf Clover: A Harbinger of Miracles” by Andrés and Marysol Malo (inspirational non-fiction, ACWW, 2018)
27. “The Dance Floor Saved My Life: Beating the bullies of the past – and finding hope for the future” by Christopher Brooks (creative non-fiction memoir, ACWW, 2018
28. “#MOMLIFE Devotional Study: An Invitation to Catch Your Breath” by Alison Wallwork (inspirational non-fiction devotional, SPA, 2018)
29. “Astronomical Leadership: Be amazed at who you are” by Dr. Amanda H. Goodson (creative non-fiction memoir and self-help, ACWW, 2019)
30. “Financial Healing from the Inside Out” by Angela C. Preston and Dr. Amanda H. Goodson (self-help non-fiction, SPA, 2019)
31. “The Nuts & Bolts of Investing” by Carol Jones (self-help non-fiction, ACWW, 2019)
32. “Final Judgment & the Goodness of God” by Scott Rogers (inspirational non-fiction, ACWW, 2019)
33. “Confession and Character” by Randy Reynolds (inspirational non-fiction, ACWW, 2019)
34. “Phenomenal Prayer” by Dr. Amanda H. Goodson (inspirational non-fiction, SPA, 2019)
35. “Women in Leadership – Living Beyond Challenges” by Dr. Amanda H. Goodson and Dr. Yvette Rice (inspirational non-fiction, SPA, 2019)
36. “Only Love Can Break a Heart” by Peggy Bayless Gustave (contemporary fiction, ACWW, 2019)
37. “Freedom from Hijacked Emotions” by Dr. Randy Carlson (self-help non-fiction, SPA, 2019)
38. “The God Place: Finding Peace & Enjoying Life In A Stressful World” by Bob Gassman (inspirational and self-help non-fiction, SPA, 2019)
39. “Not Until He Left” Second Edition by Dionne Arceneaux (creative non-fiction memoir and self-help, SPA, 2020)
40. “Eternal Truth” by Terri Tafoya (creative non-fiction memoir, SPA, 2020)
41. “More Than All the Steps” by Nick Lang (creative non-fiction memoir and self-help, SPA, 2020)
42. “The Almighty & the Dollar: A Lifestyle of Generosity” by Brian Cochran and John Moore (inspirational and self-help non-fiction, SPA, 2020)
43. “The Purpose and Power of Mentorship” by Dr. Amanda H. Goodson and Marvin Carolina Jr. (inspirational non-fiction, SPA, 2020)
44. “Weathering the Storm: Breaking through the tempest of pain with God’s anchor of hope” by Phyllis Phelps (creative non-fiction memoir and self-help, ACWW, 2020)
45. “Teams, Leaders, and Change (TLC: Accelerating Women in STEM)” by Dr. Amanda H. Goodson, Dr. Yvette Rice, and Odetta Scott (self-help non-fiction, SPA, 2020)
46. “Take the Time it Takes” by Aaron P. Scott (creative non-fiction memoir and self-help, SPA, 2020)
47. “The ABCs of Influence” by Dr. Amanda H. Goodson and Dr. Karockas Watkins (inspirational non-fiction, SPA, 2020)
48. “In Succession: A Step-by-Step Journey for Continuity” by Brian Cochran and John Moore. Volume 1. (inspirational and self-help non-fiction, SPA, 2021)
49. “In Succession: A Step-by-Step Journey for Continuity” by Brian Cochran and John Moore. Volume 2. (inspirational and self-help non-fiction, SPA, 2021)
50. “Abducted But Not Forsaken: How one man’s escape from a notorious terrorist brought hope to Africa” by Okongo Samson (inspirational non-fiction, ACWW, 2021)
51. “Fellowship of Suffering: Finding healing from trauma through the power of community” by Peter Martin (inspirational and self-help non-fiction, SPA, 2021)
52. “Don’t Quit Five Minutes Before the Miracle Happens” by Jeannie Lynch (inspirational and self-help non-fiction, SPA, 2021)
53. “Why Not Me!” by Doug Pollock with Kristin Pollock (inspirational and self-help non-fiction, SPA, 2021)
54. “52 Weeks of Hope” by Okongo Samson (inspirational non-fiction devotional, ACWW, 2021)
55. “The Substance of a Woman” by Elaine Walker (inspirational and self-help non-fiction, ACWW, 2021)
56. “God-A-Tude” by Dr. Karockas “Doc Rock” Watkins (inspirational and self-help non-fiction, SPA, 2021)
57. “Your Business Coach in a Book” by Paul C. Bellows (self-help non-fiction, SPA, 2021)
58. “Abused in Jesus’ Name” by Donna Bibeau Herring (inspirational and self-help non-fiction, ACWW, 2022)
59. “Professional Masonry: Welcome to a Full Night’s Sleep” by Donnie Williams (creative non-fiction memoir and self-help, SPA, 2022)
60. “Anatomy of a Black Mother: The Education of Our Children—Our Responsibility, Our Right” by Janelle Wood (anthology and self-help non-fiction, SPA, 2022)
61. “No Bad Days: Seize Your Opportunity” by Dr. Karockas “Doc Rock” Watkins (self-help non-fiction, SPA, 2022)
62. “The Butterfly Box” by Dionne Arceneaux (creative non-fiction memoir and self-help, SPA, 2023)
63. “Letters From Prison: A Story of Grace Realized” by Charles and Denise Wagner (creative non-fiction memoir and self-help, SPA, 2023)
64. “A Flawed Man’s Plans in God’s Hands” by Dr. Harry Hobbs and Erica Hobbs (creative non-fiction memoir and self-help, ACWW, 2023)
65. “The Magic of Cultivating Positive Emotions” by Rod Robison (self-help non-fiction), SPA, 2023)
66. “A Mother Like Me” by Angie Ford Green (inspirational self-help non-fiction, SPA, 2023)
67. “My Boy From Mars” by Monte Cowing (creative non-fiction memoir, SPA, 2023)
68. “Recapturing Our Lost Identity” by Dr. Claudette Owens (self-help non-fiction, SPA, 2023)
69. “Women Leading By Faith” by Dr. Amanda H. Goodson and Dr. Yvette Rice (inspirational non-fiction, SPA, 2024)
70. “The Extraordinary Mentor” by Dr. Amanda H. Goodson (self-help non-fiction, SPA, 2024)
71. “Keep Watch at the Door of my Lips” by Brandy R. Francis (inspirational non-fiction, TPH, 2024)
72. “Surviving Your Feelings” by Dennis C. Stager (self-help non-fiction, ACWW, 2024)
73. “Attitude Determines Altitude” by Dr. Karockas Watkins (self-help non-fiction, SPA, 2024)
74. “The Extraordinary Christian Mentor” by Dr. Amanda H. Goodson (self-help non-fiction, SPA, 2024)
75. “Financial Healing from the Inside Out” Workbook by Angela C. Preston and Dr. Amanda H. Goodson (self-help non-fiction, SPA, 2024)
76. “Giving Up Grace: A Spiritual Rebranding of the Soul” by Robin Gerblick (creative non-fiction memoir and self-help, TPH, 2024)
77.  “Dare To Dream: Embracing the Promise of the Unknown with Unwavering Hope” by Gabriela Istrate (creative non-fiction memoir and self-help, ACWW, 2024)
78. “Oh My God, Lynn!” by Patricia Lynn Cody (creative non-fiction memoir, ACWW, 2024)
79. “No Bad Days” Workbook by Dr. Karockas Watkins (self-help non-fiction, SPA, 2024)
80. Children’s Books: Four books for Shaun L. Thomas (children’s fiction, SPA, 2023-2024)
81. “Jesus and a Glass of Wine” by Autumn Dawn Grimes (creative non-fiction memoir and self-help, ACWW, 2024)
82. “Beating the Blues” by Bobbie Rill, M.A., LPC (self-help minibook, ACWW, 2024)
83. “Attitude Determines Altitude” Workbook by Dr. Karockas Watkins (self-help non-fiction, SPA, 2024)
84. “Madly Loved by God” by Phyllis Phelps with Dave Ficere (inspirational non-fiction devotional, ACWW, 2025)
85.  “A Life Worth Living” by Cathy Stergowski (creative non-fiction memoir and self-help, ACWW, 2025)
86. “Thriving: Making Bold Moves” compiled by Dr. Amanda Goodson (self-help non-fiction, SPA, 2025)
87. “From That to This” by Desiree L. Cook (creative non-fiction memoir, SPA, 2026)