Showing results by author "Marsha Cook" in All Categories

Meet Gracie, no ordinary dog but a self-proclaimed “angel” with a mission—to help her owner Zach find love for his workaholic grandson Adam. When Zach’s beloved Chicago deli becomes the backdrop for an unexpected Thanksgiving gathering, lives intertwine in ways no one could anticipate.

Kids laugh at the strangest things. This funny short-rhyming book is jam-packed with rhymes that will not only entertain children, but also the adults hearing the poems with them.

We all know children love candy, and sometimes they eat too much. Snack Attack is a fun, creative look at nutrition that shows children that eating well is a matter of making the right choices.

Chippy isn't happy with who he is and wants to be a brownie. With help from his teacher, Mrs. Chipster, he realizes he can be happy with who he is, if he believes in himself. Children will be able to relate to what has happened to Chippy and will be pleased as they see sad Chippy become happy being himself. This is a heartwarming storybook for early learners, perfect for bedtime.

A famous child psychologist, who has authored several best-selling books on raising children, discovers he doesn't know as much as he thought he did when he meets a pediatrician and mother of three. Neither of them imagined how their lives would change when they shared a flight headed for Las Vegas for a medical convention.

Second chances are possible but only if the lies and compromises are gone. Martin had lost his first wife and daughter in a horrible car accident and it took him years to fight the sadness he woke up with every day. When he met Elaine everything changed. He married her and their new life made Martin forget all the pain. Once again life was good. After feeling such happiness the second time around Martin never expected tragedy to once again be knocking at his door, but it had.

Sala Lewis, who at age 10 was left alone to wander the streets of Poland after her family was taken away by the Nazis. She had been out with her friends and came home to find her family gone and the apartment where she lived closed off and she was not allowed in. Everything she possessed was no longer hers. She had no family, no clothes, no food, and at that moment in time, no future. It was because she was strong willed and confident that she made her way to find her sister who had been taken to a concentration camp.

In this poignant and heartwarming trilogy, we follow Gracie Maxwell, a woman who vows to never fall in love again after past heartbreak but finds herself torn when she meets the kind-hearted Leo. Despite their undeniable connection, they grapple with their scars and fears, unsure if they can risk their hearts again. As co-hosts of the podcast "It's All About Love," they help others navigate their relationships while struggling with their own lingering insecurities. As past wounds resurface and complicated emotions emerge, Gracie and Leo must confront their feelings and vulnerabilities.

Después de perder al amor de su vida, Leo Tucker nunca pensó que sería posible volver a enamorarse. Pero luego conoció a Gracie Maxwell y la felicidad parecía ser más que una posibilidad, se convirtió en realidad.

It was Isabella Pimpinella's last chance to show her friends she could do something great. But as the clock struck 12 and no one came to her party, she was so disappointed. No potion. She couldn't make the potion herself. She thought her life was ruined, but then something wonderful happened, and the night became magical!

While that might have been good for others, for Virginia Templeton, playing house with too many men caused her to lose focus. So when she discovered her husband, a very powerful man, made some bad decisions she decided to take matters into her own hands and when she did she was shocked at what she discovered. She knew it was time to use her intelligence and wit to change the game plan back in her direction and that is exactly what she did.

A friendship develops between two kids, Emelina and Addison, and Emelina's dog when they solve a mystery case after attending Junior Detective School. At first, they have nothing in common and don’t see eye-to-eye on anything. Addison likes to read and write stories inside, and Emelina likes to be outdoors, jogging, skating, and just about anything that keeps her active. She likes healthy food and Addison has a sweet tooth. After a few weeks of getting to know each other, they realize even though they are different, they can still be great friends.

It’s All About Love is a sweet, heartwarming story about how love can happen when you least expect it. After losing the love of his life, Leo Tucker never thought it would be possible to fall in love again. But then he met Gracie Maxwell, and happiness seemed to be more than just a possibility - it became reality.

In the heartwarming novel, It’s All About a Wedding, the Warrington family takes center stage as they navigate the complexities of love, loss, and second chances. After three decades apart, Lilly and Samuel find themselves miraculously reunited. Their rekindled romance inspires hope for finding love later in life. Meanwhile, their children, Leo and Gracie, grapple with their own emotional dilemmas. Leo, still haunted by the untimely passing of his beloved wife, teeters between moving on and honoring his past.

Confirmed bachelor Noah Meyers thinks living his life without a partner is just fine and manages to dodge his meddling mother’s repeated attempts to fix him up. When an adorable dog named Gracie finds her way into his life and decides to play matchmaker, Noah finds his carefully constructed world is turned upside down. Will Gracie complete her mission to finally find a fairy tale happy ending for Noah and ultimately help herself find happiness, too?

This is a short Novella about Lilly Peters who was a doctor by day and an escort by night. She was on her own at a very young age and had to put herself through medical school, but when her grandmother took ill, she needed money for her care. She had heard through the hospital intern grapevine about being an escort for very rich influential men and jumped at the chance. What she didn't know was how much she would enjoy having sex for money. She liked her men to give her gifts...and guess what? They did!

Leo and Gracie are back again, but their hearts have been broken by previous relationships and that's keeping them apart. Even though their podcast, It's All About Love, is successful, they can’t seem to take their own advice, while others around them find love and happiness. Can they forget the past and let love take its course, or will they never allow themselves to be happy again? Is the timing right this time, or will they miss the boat?

Welcome to Michigan Avenue Media’s Podcasts! Your host is Marsha Casper Cook, who has been doing podcasts for 16 years and loves them!The shows are coming from Chicago—Marsha Casper Cook’s Hometown! All the shows are off the cuff and so much fun.Michigan Avenue Media Podcasts bring you shows on writing books and screenplays, self-help advice, movies, discussing relationships, publishing, health issues, marketing, fashion, and style. Visit them at www.miciganavenuemedia.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: www.marshacaspercook.com www.michiganavenuemedia.com

For over 16 years, Michigan Avenue Media Podcasts has brought you shows on writing books and screenplays, self-help advice, movies, discussing relationships, publishing, health issues, marketing, fashion, and style. We're located in Chicago. Marsha's Home Town! We have a lot of fun, so listen to us and join us if you like. If you'd like to be a guest, visit www.michignavenuemedia.com and let us know. For more info, visitwww.marshacaspercook.com