Local Authors
The Montgomery Mercantile is proud to showcase books written by those with ties to the area in a section of the store called Local Authors.
Below find the books currently for sale.
WC Madden Books W.C. Madden is a retired journalist, teacher and author who has written multiple books about baseball, including two about the All-American Women of the Girls Professional Baseball League. While much of his work is based on baseball, he has also written about the history of Indianapolis, Indiana and Indiana Beach in Monticello, Indiana.
Always Remember by Stephanie Huber
Mommy, did you know that people forget God? In a book inspired by that very question from her five-year-old son, Stephanie Huber encourages little ones to take time to be still and think about God's wonder and love. While guiding children to purposely remember the Lord in their daily walk, Stephanie also gently reminds little ones to help others do the same. Throughout her rhythmic presentation, Stephanie shines a spotlight on the power and glory of God and His influence on all our lives, not just those of children.
Always Remember invites children to worship with their Creator while witnessing His power and glory to influence their lives in ways they never imagined.
Mommy, did you know that people forget God? In a book inspired by that very question from her five-year-old son, Stephanie Huber encourages little ones to take time to be still and think about God's wonder and love. While guiding children to purposely remember the Lord in their daily walk, Stephanie also gently reminds little ones to help others do the same. Throughout her rhythmic presentation, Stephanie shines a spotlight on the power and glory of God and His influence on all our lives, not just those of children.
Always Remember invites children to worship with their Creator while witnessing His power and glory to influence their lives in ways they never imagined.
The Dandelion Picker by Patricia Ploss
Have you ever believed your son was fine? Did you raise him to know right from wrong? Drugs are bad, stealing is not right? College is good and telling the truth is always better than lying?
Being a parent is tough! We are all told this from the start. It turns out that you can’t really make your kids, or anyone else for that matter, do anything they don’t want to do. You try your best and hope they listen, but sometimes they don’t.
This book is for any parent who feels as if they failed their child. You didn’t. Your children have their own journeys to follow, their own mistakes to make. God has the plan and we just need to believe.
This young man’s journey down a dark path of drugs, lies, failure and nearly losing his life in a horrific car accident brought his family to despair. His struggle to come back from a coma, a three-month hospital stay and having to learn basic skills all over, led his family to believe all the bad choices were over. But they weren’t. Follow Dawson’s journey to sobriety, acceptance, and the hope of a better life in this true account of his life.
About the Author
Having always wanted to write a book and having been told by many people she should write a book, Patricia Ploss wrote short stories just for fun. But after her son sustained a massive Traumatic Brain Injury in a car accident at the end of 2018, she found the story she HAD to write. During his months of healing and rehab, Patricia took a creative writing course through the New York Institute of Art and Design.
Her son’s story is her first published book. Non-fiction was never on her radar to write about, but his accident and journey since, needed to be shared to encourage others on similar paths. Patricia has since gravitated to the fictional stories she has always wished to put to paper.
Originally from Michigan, Patricia and her husband Tony live in rural Indiana and have two grown children. Tony is a farmer, and Patricia is a Court Appointed Special Advocate.
Creativity has always been a big part of her life and writing has become her passion.
Have you ever believed your son was fine? Did you raise him to know right from wrong? Drugs are bad, stealing is not right? College is good and telling the truth is always better than lying?
Being a parent is tough! We are all told this from the start. It turns out that you can’t really make your kids, or anyone else for that matter, do anything they don’t want to do. You try your best and hope they listen, but sometimes they don’t.
This book is for any parent who feels as if they failed their child. You didn’t. Your children have their own journeys to follow, their own mistakes to make. God has the plan and we just need to believe.
This young man’s journey down a dark path of drugs, lies, failure and nearly losing his life in a horrific car accident brought his family to despair. His struggle to come back from a coma, a three-month hospital stay and having to learn basic skills all over, led his family to believe all the bad choices were over. But they weren’t. Follow Dawson’s journey to sobriety, acceptance, and the hope of a better life in this true account of his life.
About the Author
Having always wanted to write a book and having been told by many people she should write a book, Patricia Ploss wrote short stories just for fun. But after her son sustained a massive Traumatic Brain Injury in a car accident at the end of 2018, she found the story she HAD to write. During his months of healing and rehab, Patricia took a creative writing course through the New York Institute of Art and Design.
Her son’s story is her first published book. Non-fiction was never on her radar to write about, but his accident and journey since, needed to be shared to encourage others on similar paths. Patricia has since gravitated to the fictional stories she has always wished to put to paper.
Originally from Michigan, Patricia and her husband Tony live in rural Indiana and have two grown children. Tony is a farmer, and Patricia is a Court Appointed Special Advocate.
Creativity has always been a big part of her life and writing has become her passion.
Emery’s Promise by Patricia Ploss
Emery Kincaid, independent realtor and recent widow, examines her life, determined to succeed and move forward, finds herself in an odd love triangle!
A dear family friend for years, Mark Stanton, is a long-time architect. His feelings for Emery have evolved from friendship to something more. As he slowly courts her, plans to change his own career develop, as his heart opens to new love.
Bart Moorhouse, born with a silver spoon in his mouth, has followed dark desires his whole life. Killing is not against his rules. When Emery pops up on his radar, he finds himself obsessed with her. The more Emery refuses to engage and indulge him, the more Bart is determined to have and control her.
Emery's determination to live might not be enough to save her from Bart's dark and violent will. Will Mark get there in time to stop Bart from his evil mission?
Patricia Ploss, author of The Dandelion Picker, her personal memoir regarding her son's struggle with drugs, a car accident that nearly cost him his life and his recovery, now brings you her first novel, Emery's Promise.
Patricia and her husband Tony live in northwest Indiana where Tony farms and Patricia writes, while spending time with Binx and Simba, their cats, and Joey Tribbiani, the big yellow lab!
Emery Kincaid, independent realtor and recent widow, examines her life, determined to succeed and move forward, finds herself in an odd love triangle!
A dear family friend for years, Mark Stanton, is a long-time architect. His feelings for Emery have evolved from friendship to something more. As he slowly courts her, plans to change his own career develop, as his heart opens to new love.
Bart Moorhouse, born with a silver spoon in his mouth, has followed dark desires his whole life. Killing is not against his rules. When Emery pops up on his radar, he finds himself obsessed with her. The more Emery refuses to engage and indulge him, the more Bart is determined to have and control her.
Emery's determination to live might not be enough to save her from Bart's dark and violent will. Will Mark get there in time to stop Bart from his evil mission?
Patricia Ploss, author of The Dandelion Picker, her personal memoir regarding her son's struggle with drugs, a car accident that nearly cost him his life and his recovery, now brings you her first novel, Emery's Promise.
Patricia and her husband Tony live in northwest Indiana where Tony farms and Patricia writes, while spending time with Binx and Simba, their cats, and Joey Tribbiani, the big yellow lab!