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White Washed Wood

Introducing
My Valley Center Story

A four-part guided journal series exploring your childhood, teenage growth, adult milestones and legacy reflections

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We Love You  (Now, Get Out!)

As parents we're obliged to say

We're sad when our kids move away.

Yet secretly, adults all know

We're thrilled to watch you pack and go.

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Delivered from the publisher early, We Love You (Now, Get Out!) is a relatable, humorous look at how parents really feel sending their kids off to college.  Will they cut class?  Will they join a cult?  Or worse yet...will they return home?

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With wonderful illustrations by Amurtha Godage, you'll love sharing this with friends and family who can relate to the experience!

We Love You (Now Get Out!) is a must have for every parent sending their kids off to college!

Just a Teacher

A teacher's life is full of stress

And quite devoid of thanking.

And discipline is almost nil

Since states outlawed the spanking.

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You juggle your role as a nurse, a therapist, a referee, a mind-reader, and so much more.  So, when do you have time to teach?  Between dealing with critical parents, dwindling budgets, and unreasonable administrators, there is one very important thing for which a teacher can be eternally grateful...

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Brilliantly illustrated by Thamandari Pathirana, you'll want to give this book to every educator you know!

Just a Teacher is the hilarious look at the tireless life of a teacher.

Code Brown

When you decided healthcare

Was what you were born to do,

You never thought the one

Enduring trauma would be YOU!

 

Between egotistical doctors, unexpected emergencies and never-ending demands, you may find you have more patients than patience!  The ideal prescription for the overworked health care professional, Code Brown gives a caustic peek into the world of nursing. 

Code Brown, hilarious look at the nursing profession
Catrina Carter, author and podcast host of BigFatHotMess Podcast

About Catrina Carter

The daughter of a real estate entrepreneur and a best-selling author and professional quilter, Catrina grew up in rural San Diego with her overachieving sister and an enormous inferiority complex.  Initially writing short posts and stories based on funny observations and life experiences, her odd and cynical musings quickly got the attention of a mentor who supported and guided her through the publishing of her first book, The Jerk at Work.  Over a dozen publications later, Catrina admits that she finds inspiration in people and situations she encounters every day.    

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With books for all ages, Catrina is bound to have the perfect book to make you giggle, grin or reflect on life's awkward and awful moments.  Check out The Ugly Truth, or poke fun at underappreciated careers in the Take this Job series.  

 

In a departure from her typical, irreverent style, Catrina's newest project is a series of guided journals featuring unique and thoughtful prompts specific to the hometown she cherishes. Check out the My Valley Center Story series and create your own, personal time capsule for generations to come.  

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