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Frikka Frog's Rainy Day Parade
Bestseller
Children’s

Frikka Frog's Rainy Day Parade

by Ron Scott Smith

A delightful children's story about making the most out of unexpected rainy days. When a surprise storm arrives, Frikka Frog and her friends turn puddles into playgrounds and embark on an imaginative

★★★★★ 5.0 (24 reviews)
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$14.99
Softcover
The Bear Cupboard
Bestseller
Children's Books

The Bear Cupboard

by Pola Bernard

An unforgettable journey of survival, courage, and the power of forgiveness. Deep in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, Palo lives a life intertwined with nature, but one crisp autumn day takes a horri

★★★★★ 5.0 (18 reviews)
Softcover Hardcover eBook Audiobook
$12.99
Softcover
Red's Big Voice
Bestseller
Children’s

Red's Big Voice

by Ron Scott Smith

"Red’s Big Voice" is perfect for children learning to navigate their own feelings of shyness or fear of standing out. Join Red as he discovers that his voice matters and that courage comes in all forms—both loud and quiet.

★★★★★ 5.0 (15 reviews)
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$10.99
Softcover

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Frikka Frog’s Rainy Day Parade — Audiobook Now Available

Frikka Frog’s Rainy Day Parade — Audiobook Now Available

Voiced by Katherine Quinn; audio edited by Justin Hewitt. Includes printable illustrations & coloring pages.

Frikka Frog hops into audio! Enjoy the full story performed by Katherine Quinn with sound design by Justin Hewitt (who also narrated Red’s Big Voice). Includes a downloadable packet of illustrations and coloring pages by the author. Available now for $3.99.


The Work Model Revolution Enters Final Polish

The Work Model Revolution Enters Final Polish

The HTRIQ™ Guide for Future-Ready Teams is almost here.

Our practical playbook for leaders of remote, hybrid, and on-site teams is in its final polish. Expect a release window within 1–2 weeks. Paperback is currently targeted around $12.99.



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Exciting new releases from our authors and friends are on the horizon

The Work Model Revolution Coming Soon

The Work Model Revolution

by Ron Scott Smith

A practical playbook for leaders of remote, hybrid, and on-site teams to tune work models and unlock consistent, high-performing delivery.

1-2 weeks
Religion & Spiritual
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Brother Tim's Tales Coming Soon

Brother Tim's Tales

by Timothy L. Jansen

From Authorhouse - Three medieval fairy tales (ages 5–16) full of mischief, kindness, and courage—perfect for read-aloud nights.

Children's Books Short Stories
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M is for Myth & Magic Coming Soon

M is for Myth & Magic

by Ron Scott Smith

An A–Z of myth and magic. Each letter pairs a bite-size tale with a hands-on activity, richly illustrated.

October 2025
Activity & Workbooks Children's Books Mythology
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The Quantum Keystone Coming Soon

The Quantum Keystone

by Ron Scott Smith

Use personal symbolism to trigger immediate micro-shifts that compound into lasting change—an approachable path to rewiring perspective.

Early November 2025
Self-Help & Personal Development
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Help! I Think I Broke My Agile In Progress

Help! I Think I Broke My Agile

by Ron Scott Smith

A 90-day triage for stalled transformations—lightweight fixes and momentum-building wins to get teams unstuck.

Religion & Spiritual Self-Help & Personal Development
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The Weaving of Shadows In Progress

The Weaving of Shadows

by Ron Scott Smith

A Recorder bound to the Aspects chronicles humanity’s darkest turns—and must choose between witness and annihilation.

Q1 2026
Cosmic Horror
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Scars in the Attic Coming Soon

Scars in the Attic

by Ron Scott Smith

Visceral horror stitched from true memories—six uncanny stories where the past returns in new skin.

Mystery & True Crime
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Waking Up Agile In Progress

Waking Up Agile

by Ron Scott Smith

Agile for everyday life—prioritize, iterate, and ship meaningful personal change with simple, repeatable tactics.

Religion & Spiritual Self-Help & Personal Development
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Featured Authors

Meet the talented writers who bring extraordinary stories to life

Ron Scott Smith

Ron Scott Smith

Particular LLC

Ron Scott Smith is an author and illustrator of diverse talents whose works span an impressive range of genres, from whimsical children's books to non-fiction self-help and even deep psychological horror. His debut children's books, Frikka Frog's Rainy Day Parade and Red's Big Voice, bring joy and inspiration to young readers, teaching l…

Pola Bernard

Pola Bernard

Particular Reads

Pola Bernard, the eldest daughter of Canadian immigrants, was raised in California from the age of seven. Learning English as a second language sparked her love of grammar and story writing. Over the years she’s collected stories and experiences from all of her many travels. Including backpacking across Europe at age 50, and hiking the Camino de Santiago in…

Timothy L. Jansen

Timothy L. Jansen

AuthorHouse

Timothy J. Jansen is a multifaceted artist, moving seamlessly between the worlds of music and literature. As a composer, his sacred works have been performed in renowned venues like the Cathedral Basilica in St. Louis and were commissioned for the papal visit of Pope John Paul II, earning overwhelming critical praise.

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Smile

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