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Dr. Martha Shares How Motherhood Has Changed Over the Last 50+ Years

Motherhood doesn’t stay the same. It evolves—quietly, constantly—shaped by time, culture, expectations, and the women living through it. What one generation accepts as normal, the next may question, reshape, or completely redefine. In Catholic Daughters of Catholic Mothers, Dr. Martha Lucas reflects on four generations of motherhood in her own family, offering a deeply personal look at how those roles shift over time—and what remains at the core. At the heart of it is something … Read more

What Did Your Mother Teach You About Your Body?

Some lessons don’t come from formal conversations. They come from comments. Reactions. The way someone looks at you. The way they correct you. The things they never explain—but you somehow carry anyway. In Catholic Daughters of Catholic Mothers, Dr. Martha Lucas digs into one of the most lasting—and complicated—topics passed from mother to daughter: modesty, appearance, and the quiet weight of shame. However it showed up, it likely stayed with you longer than anyone expected. … Read more

Author Interview with Lisa Akers: Engineering the Human Variable in Technical Leadership

Lisa Akers has spent more than three decades leading some of the most complex technical systems in existence—from military satellites to NASA’s Orion spacecraft. As Chief Engineer for NASA’s Orion Human Spaceflight program at Lockheed Martin, she leads 1,600-person teams across five locations, navigating not only technical risk, but the human systems that determine whether excellence is sustainable. Her upcoming book, The Emotional Architect: Engineering Human Systems for Technical Excellence, (Available for Pre-sale and Releasing … Read more

Remember Holidays with Your Mother?

Remember Holidays with Your Mother? Holidays have a way of sticking with us. Not the perfect ones—the real ones. The traditions. The rules. The things we were told mattered… and the things that quietly changed over time. In Catholic Daughters of Catholic Mothers, Dr. Martha Lucas reflects on what holidays looked like growing up, especially through the lens of faith, family, and expectation. And if you grew up in a household where religion shaped the … Read more

Designing Meaning: Creating the Cover for The Epic of Lost Immortality

One of my favorite parts of working with authors is translating a story’s deeper meaning into a single image. A good book cover doesn’t just decorate a book—it interprets it. Recently I had the opportunity to design the cover for The Epic of Lost Immortality, a novel by Bernard Langs. This project became a fascinating exercise in assembling fragments of historical imagery and symbolism to reflect the psychological depth of the story. The final design … Read more

Two New Pinterest Accounts, Two Very Different Creative Worlds

If you’ve followed my work for a while, you already know I don’t fit neatly into one creative box. I write children’s books and horror comedy. I design clean nonfiction book covers and create unsettling horror collages. I help authors polish manuscripts—and then I turn around and make art with creepy dolls, ravens, and blood splatter. Because of that, I recently launched two separate Pinterest accounts, each representing a very different creative persona. This wasn’t … Read more

Discover the Wonderfully Twisted Worlds of Michele Emmy

If you love fantasy with heart, wit, and that sly thread of absurdity only a master storyteller can pull off, then Michele Emmy belongs at the top of your reading list. A Clarion graduate and Colorado Gold Fantasy Award winner, Michele builds magical worlds filled with relatable chaos, flawed heroes, and creatures both delightful and diabolical. Her books are clever, compassionate, and always beautifully human. When she’s not wrangling imaginary realms or dreaming up unexpected … Read more

Beyond the Book: Maximizing Impact

Now that you’ve got the blueprint for turning your business book into a growth engine from our previous post, let’s talk about what comes next. It’s not just about having a book out there; it’s about leveraging it to its fullest potential. Turn Readers into Clients Think of your book as the ultimate business card. It’s more than just a way to share your knowledge; it’s a tool to convert readers into clients. Include calls … Read more

A Season of Healing, Wisdom, and Wonder: Give the Gift of Dr. Martha Lucas This Holiday

The holiday season is here — that lovely, chaotic, emotional stretch of the year where we’re all searching for gifts that mean something. If you’re looking for presents that nurture, uplift, and inspire (instead of ending up re-gifted in March), Dr. Martha Lucas’s books are the perfect choice. Dr. Martha isn’t just a practitioner. She’s a healer, a teacher, a researcher, a storyteller, and a woman who has spent decades helping people feel healthier, calmer, … Read more

Victorious Aging: Tips for Your Best Health at Any Age by Dr. Martha Lucas, PhD, L.Ac

A deeper look at how to stay healthy, vibrant, and joyful as you age. At ArmLin House, we’re proud to publish the newest book by Chinese medical doctor, acupuncturist, wellness educator, and author Dr. Martha Lucas, Victorious Aging: Tips for Your Best Health at Any Age, a smart and empowering guide to aging with intention, energy, and optimism. This book is packed with valuable insights for anyone who wants to take charge of their aging … Read more

A Step-by-Step Guide to Nailing Your Chapter Openings with the Assistance of AI

Every time you start a new chapter, you’re making a promise to your reader. You’re saying: Here’s where we are, here’s who we’re following, and here’s why you’ll want to keep turning pages. But too often, writers fumble these openings. They slip into an all-knowing narrator who explains what everyone is feeling. Or they bury the scene in exposition before the reader has a chance to see, smell, and hear what’s happening. Or they rush … Read more

The Pumpkin and the Mouse Jinn by Wendy Spurlin—A Whimsical, Magical Adventure!

We are thrilled to announce the release of The Pumpkin and the Mouse Jinn, an enchanting new children’s book from author and illustrator Wendy Spurlin! In this delightful story, young readers will follow the misadventures of a grumpy pumpkin who, with the help of a mischievous mouse jinn, is granted three magical wishes. But as the pumpkin quickly learns, wishing for a better life doesn’t always go as planned! From a bumpy truck ride to … Read more

Family Magic – Cover Reveal & Story Spotlight

I’m excited to officially reveal the cover for Family Magic, a witchy contemporary fantasy by Michele Emmy that blends humor, heart, and just enough creeping unease to keep readers turning pages late into the night. About the Story In Family Magic, Tina’s life is already spiraling. A colicky newborn has pushed her postpartum blues into survival mode, and motherhood feels like one long improvisation with no instruction manual. When a friend introduces her to a … Read more

Interview with Michele Emmy, Author of Pieces of Eight

A while back we published Pieces of Eight by Michele Emmy, and recently we unveiled the new cover for the book, shown to the right. So, it’s about time we post her interview. Michele lives in Littleton, Colorado with her husband and son. A homeschool mom and tutor, she has written scores of parenting and education articles for newspapers and magazines, as well as fantasy and science fiction stories and novellas. A Clarion graduate, decades … Read more

eBooks on Sale through January 1st, 2024

All of our eBooks are on sale from .99 – $1.99 until 2024. We have books for kids and adults. We have fiction and nonfiction books too. For Only .99 Cents Pieces of Eight: A desperate Wetworld confronts the reality of the world above in this ecofiction tale. Soaring ocean temperatures are destroying the oceans, the scorching heat and putrid waste slaughtering its denizens. A desperate Wetworld sends one of its own to Dryworld to … Read more

Dr. Martha Shares the Challenges of Being a Single, College Student, Working Mom Ready to Date

Being a single working mom attending college is hard enough. Find out what happened to Dr. Martha when she was also ready to date. Twenty somethings date. So I did. In my mind, I can’t apologize or punish myself enough for not being at home with my children every minute that I wasn’t at work or in school. Did you say Catholic guilt? Oh, I’m an expert at that. I was guilty then and I’m … Read more

Dr. Martha Shares Why Women Should Set Aside Time for Self and Breathe

Dr. Martha learned the importance of taking time for self from her experiences as a child. She knows what it’s like to spend too much time worrying and what it does to the body mind and spirit. In this excerpt she shares her story and one way you can relieve stress. Martha’s Rat Brain Trauma is a strong, scary word. But honestly, my childhood experience drives my animal brain to think that if one of … Read more

An Interview with Miranda Tanner, Author of The Mutant Monsters of Marsden Mountain

ArmLin House Productions welcomes Miranda Tanner to our team of children’s book authors. As you’ll see, she’s unapologetically herself and her imaginations is incredibly vivid. When asked to describe herself, she says, “Friendly, fun & spontaneous. Sprinkle of mom, Pixiedust.” In Miranda’s book series, a chemical spill flows through a town and turns animals and inanimate objects into unique monsters with vibrant personalities. After humans force them to relocate, these spunky creatures build a community, … Read more

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