From Failure to Master Artist: The Untold Story of Arthur Norby : The Artist You Never Knew: Autobiography of Arthur Norby

Arthur Norby is a successful artist who has spent more than four decades doing sculputures, painting and more recently publishing his two novels. This is his story of failures and successes, of good luck and bad. Moreover, it is the previously untold and unique journey of artist Arthur Norby. His life story is told not only through his successes, but also through his failures, with all the warts, wrinkles and mistakes laid bare.The author digs deep within his memories as he tells the story of life begun in a tar paper shack. After eighty years he looks back at the moments which define his life as an artist and entrepreneur.

Arthur Norby has written and published nine mystery novels and two autobiographical books: JOURNEY, THE ART OF ARTHUR NORBY and THE ARTIST YOU NEVER KNEW, as well as designing numerous promotional booklets, programs, and exhibition catalogues. THE DEADLLY WINTER is the foundation of the Tom Hall Mystery series of historical novels. The Deadly Winter, written in 198, languished in a notebook until 2015, when it was published in paperback on Amazon.

Each of the nine current novels is set in a separate time and anchored in rural Minnesota. Although the books are offered in a series, each also reads independently, beginning in 1938, with THE DDEADLY WINTER.

For greatest enjoyment, it is recommended the books be read in the sequence in which they were written, which is: THE DEADLY WINTER, THE LEGACY OF MAXIMILLIAN BAUER, VENDETTA, WE ALL DIE ALONE, KILLING ADAM, THE HOUSE ON WINDERMERE ROAD, THE MONEY GAME, THE PUDDING GRASS MURDERS, NEVER PERSONAL. Beginning in 2026, these novels will be available in hardcover, paperback, and on Kindle.

In addition to being a successful author, Arthur has had a fifty-year careen as a painter and sculptor. Born in Montevideo, Minnesota December 25, 1937, he has resided in Chandler, Arizona since 2016. He is a retired U.S. Navy veteran and began his art career in 1976, at the age of thirty-eight. He opened his first art gallery in 1979 and maintained art galleries in Willmar, Spicer, New London, Afton, and Granite Falls, Minnesota, as well as Seattle, Washington, Corvallis, Montana, and Scottsdale and Cave Creek, Arizona until 2010.

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Nik dreams of a red racing bike. His friend, Josh wants to help, but he has doubts of his own. Together, they learn what it means to believe in yourself, lean on your friends and never give up. Nik is witty, determined and full of life--even when his body doesn't move the way he wants it to With help from his best friend, Josh and a new friend, Matt--a former football captain, now in a wheelchair--Nik proves that a "Champion" isn't someone who never falls. It's someone who gets back up, time and time again.

Together, these boys start a paper-shredding business, train for Special Olympics and rewrite what it means to be strong. this isn't a story about "overcoming a disability". It's a story about building community, dreaming big and discovering the superpowers we all carry inside. At its core, The Making of Champions is a celebration of resilience. Nik's journey--from navigating schoolyard prejudices to competing in special Olympics.

Beth Watter grew up in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri. She moved to Illinois at sixteen to live with her father. After graduating High School, she married her high school sweetheart, Klaus. Their third son, Nik was born with a heart defect, After heart surgery, complications caused him to have Cerebral Palsy. After helping him to get through school and become an Eagle Scout. Beth decided to take writing classes from the East Coast. After being a Boy Scout Leader and working with boys with disabilities, she decided to write books to encourage families and kids to dream big and be courageous.

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From Farm to Fine Dining to Rock Bottom… and Back | Dr. Janel Ohletz’s Powerful Comeback Story

Between Farm and Fork: Journey to Find a True Path by Dr. Janel Louise Ohletz

From rustic beginnings on a New Hampshire subsistence farm to the high-pressure world of epicurean entrepreneurship, Dr. Janel Louise Ohletz’s journey is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and the pursuit of authenticity.

At the height of a demanding career as a chef and innkeeper, Janel’s world was upended. Financial struggles, a painful divorce, and a looming health crisis threatened everything she had built. Through these hardships, she unearthed the most valuable lesson of all—how to strip away the clutter of doubt, fear, and past trauma to reveal the innate tools we each possess for success.

Part memoir, part guidebook, Between Farm and Fork is an intimate, inspiring story of survival and self-discovery. Janel’s deeply personal reflections offer readers a roadmap for navigating their own obstacles—whether in business, relationships, or personal fulfillment. Through her experiences, she shows that setbacks are not roadblocks but stepping stones toward a truer, more purposeful path.

If you’ve ever felt lost on the path of life, this book is for you. Join Janel on a journey of hard work, healing, and hope—one that leads back to the land, back to the kitchen, and, ultimately, back to oneself.

Dr. Janel Louise Ohletz is a passionate storyteller, scientist, and educator with a deep curiosity for the human experience. With a rich background in both culinary and academic pursuits, she brings her trademark blend of warmth, honesty, and insight to every page. Her work invites readers to lean into life’s messiness, embrace their inner truth, and discover the power of their own story. When she’s not writing, she can be found partaking in her many handcrafts, gardening, fine tuning her sourdough, or traveling with her husband Stefan. Between Farm and Fork is a testament to her relentless pursuit of knowledge and her belief in the power of stories to inspire, challenge, and connect us all.

https://www.amazon.com/Between-Farm-Fork-Journey-Find-ebook/dp/B0FG1LKWP5

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