Winds of Change Press is delighted to present the following new titles!
Bless You Father for You Have Sinned. Phillip B. Shamas, 2025. Winds of Change Press: Santa Fe, NM. Paperback. 144 pages. $24.95
This memoir by a first-time author relates the long and often painful journey of a litigant in the recent lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Santa Fe.
Phillip’s goal in life was to become a Franciscan priest. Unfortunately, his vocational director became his perpetrator, launching Phillip into years of doubt and confusion at the age of 12. Despite this challenge, he completed studies at the University of New Mexico, earned several degrees, and has spent most of his adult life serving as an exemplary teacher and school administrator. Although his experiences did undermine his faith in the Catholic Church, he has never lost faith in Spirit. He plans now to start a call center devoted to supporting survivors of pedophilia.
With a Foreword by Levi Monagle, the Albuquerque lawyer primarily responsible for supporting the litigants, and a Review by Dr. Robert F. Morgan, a well-known professor of Transpersonal Psychology who has taught post-graduate courses in universities around the world, this book is a must-read.
Also available in print and Kindle on Amazon.
Graffiti Pigeons. Paul E. Casey, 2024. Winds of Change Press: Santa Fe, NM. Paperback. 235 pages. $24.95
This memoir in poetry, short stories, and words chronicles the life experiences of author Paul E. Casey, a native of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The poems range from childhood through young adulthood, and reflect both the wonder and pain of growing up in the 50s, 60s, and early 70s.
A renaissance man in many ways, Paul is a professional musician, writer, photographer and artist. He has operated his own safety consulting firm specializing in high-risk environments.
He now spends his time managing projects in Canada’s high Arctic on the North Warning System for the Department of National Defense. He enjoys photography and restoring antique radio equipment, motorcycles, and automobiles. and of course, writing. Graffiti Pigeons Volume 2 is underway and available soon!
Starfriends : Alyssa Chronicles Book 2. Valentine McKay-Riddell, 2024. Paperback. 163 pages. $17.95.
Alyssa and her friends are off again, this time to assist a stranded off-world visitor in her quest to save Earth from certain destruction. Readers discover the magic– and the value– of interspecies communication. Cover art by Lewis Riddell. Illustrations by Linda Hunsaker. Book design by William S. Peters.
Also available in print and Kindle on Amazon.
The River Goddess & Other Stories, Book 1: The Alyssa Chronicles. Valentine McKay-Riddell, 2015. Paperback & Ebook.
The Alyssa Chronicles follow a young girl as she comes into her power with the aid of a mysterious River Goddess, a number of helpful animals and non-human others, and a very old friend. Alyssa faces many dangers and overcomes numerous challenges along the way. As she learns how to tap into the magic of everyday life, she develops a deep respect for both human and non-human guides and for herself. This is the “hero’s journey” from a feminine point of view– a journey upon which we are all embarked as we rediscover our true role: fellow travelers with all the beings who share space on the small blue planet we call Earth.