Martial Arts

Finding Grace, Love, and Meaning in Life’s Second Act

When life changes—through loss, age, or the quiet rearranging of what matters most—we stand at a crossroads and ask: Now what?

In Making the Best of the Rest, author Keith Thorn invites you into an intimate, soul-stirring reflection on what it means to begin again when the road behind you is longer than the one ahead. From his coastal winters in Port Isabel, Texas, to memories of faith, family, and forgiveness, Keith shares stories that remind us: joy is still possible, peace is still reachable, and love—if we let it—still finds its way. Read More

The Strength to Withstand. The Wisdom to Withhold.

In a world that demands reaction, A Warrior in the Garden is a quiet revolt.

This powerful narrative follows Kaori, a girl forged in silence and raised through traditional sword arts, who learns that true strength isn’t found in striking first—but in knowing when not to strike at all.

From barefoot days in a cedar-scented dojo to battles fought without ever drawing her blade, Kaori grows into the kind of warrior the world rarely sees—one trained for war, yet choosing peace. A disciplined student of kenjutsu, she carries the ancient principles of breath, balance, and composure into a world that confuses calm for weakness. Read More