Wings & Whimsy Books Blog

After decades of surviving physical and narcissistic abuse, loss, and heartbreak, D.M. Muray finally steps out of the ashes and tells her story. The Phoenix Rising Woman: Walking Through Fire to Find My Wings is a raw, intimate memoir of one woman’s journey through betrayal, grief, and the long, painful climb back to self-worth.

Buckie may have wings, but even flying pigs need a partner in adventure. Enter The Cincinnati Kid—a tough, tomboyish girl with a backwards ball cap, and a smirk that says she’s ready for anything.

Thirty years later, the song finally finds them. Luke Bowen has spent a lifetime chasing music and outrunning his own patterns. Emily Murphy learned to keep a house, a secret, and her head high in a town that remembers everything. When a chance Friday night at a riverfront tavern in small-town Indiana brings them face-to-face again, old boundaries and new courage collide.

Buckie the Flying Pig may be small, pink, and full of snorts—but his heart is sky-high with hope and dreams. Every day, Buckie flaps his tiny wings and looks to the sky, remembering the promise his Papaw once made: “If you believe in yourself, anything is possible—even flying.”

Step into the spooky world of Hanna Divine and The Magic Hollowlight Hidden Secrets & Faded Memories. The lantern wasn’t just glowing; it was leading the way. When Hanna Divine discovers an old brass lantern in her pappy and nana’s attic, she thinks it’s nothing more than a dusty relic. But when its flame flickers near forgotten graves in Moon Hollow Cemetery, and whispers echo in the fog, Hanna realizes it’s something much more—something alive with memory.

Join Hanna as she navigates life’s biggest questions with the help of her beloved Pappy, the ever-wise Nana Sunni, and a sunflower that’s anything but ordinary. Guided by its glowing heart and enchanted seeds, Hanna discovers the true magic of kindness, courage, and connection. As she learns to shine from the inside out, her journey blossoms into a story of hope, healing, and heart... one that touches everyone lucky enough to cross her path.

Influence. Real influence. It isn’t about hype. It isn’t about manipulation. And it’s definitely not about chasing likes. It’s about connection. It’s about showing up as yourself—authentic, grounded, and unshaken—while shining a light that others can’t help but follow. That’s exactly what The Art of Influencing: Shine Without Selling Your Soul delivers.

Buckie the Flying Pig: A Garden in the Clouds A heart-lifting tale where kindness takes flight! Buckie the Flying Pig has soared through dreams before… but nothing could prepare him for the wonder waiting above the clouds — a secret garden that glows with magic. There’s just one problem: the blossoms are fading, and the garden is losing its light.

That’s when Hanna noticed it, a cedar chest half hidden beneath a plaid quilt. The quilt looked like someone had thrown it there in a hurry and never bothered to fold it. Hanna’s curiosity was getting the best of her. She threw the quilt aside, releasing the fragrant smell of cedar and lavender, and discovered initials carved into the lid—E.B.

Buckie the Flying Pig follows our unlikely hero as he discovers his own ability to soar—literally and figuratively. With every flap and oink, Buckie proves that sometimes the most magical things come from the most unexpected places.

Magical words have a profound effect on our lives, influencing our thoughts, emotions, and actions. One notable exploration of this topic is found in the PBS video titled The Mysterious Origins of Abracadabra and Other Magic Words, which delves into the historical and cultural significance of these enchanting terms.

The world is brimming with magic, often hiding in the simplest of moments. In The Magic Sunflower, we meet the enchanting Hanna Divine, a young girl whose journey is rich in discovery, kindness, and growth. This beautifully illustrated chapter book invites both children and adults to step into a whimsical realm where love flourishes, wisdom unfolds, and even the tiniest seed can hold tremendous power.

It has been a lot of work getting this book published, but it was definately a labor of love considering that Super Sara is the story of my granddaughter's battle with T-cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia. It is my sincere hope that this book can help other children and their families that are battling childhood cancer.

Super Sara & the Nafarious Mr. Lumpy. A book for families touched by childhood cancer.