In this screen-proliferated world, we reach between images for deeper feelings.
Why Jacob Marley's Bookstore
Jacob Marley, a fictional character of Charles Dickens, lived a miserable, miserly life. But after his death, he made an about-face to benefit mankind. In using his name for our company, we intend to also to benefit mankind with books, sometimes as mirrors, that re-instill in each of us the nobleness of humanity that ultimately prevails.
Captivating books add insights to broaden our world. We literally see ourselves in these pages as we the people uncover roadblocks and strengths that repeat in life. Our lives? My life? Try us.
Recognizing our strengths by reading adds to our self-worth.
OUR AUTHORS
Kate L. Hart
Kate L. Hart's writing has the amazing capacity to get deeper and better by the book. Her BS in psychology, with a minor in marriage and family, allow her to thrust her fictional characters into real-life complexities that draw honest emotions to unparalleled levels of anguish and euphoria. Her life in the South lets her speak twang fluently, yet she can give you a taste of Pacific Northwest brush-off and a scorch of the arid climate of the Southwest desert.
John Leslie Hart
After graduating from college, he took off to Los Angeles with a typewriter and camera, $20 and a gas card. He became a newspaper photographer, later an editor. In his career, he traveled to more than 40 other countries. A lifelong student of human nature, he finds creative ways to dip deeper into the mind and spirit through writing about magic realism to share that understanding. Father of six, former editor and lay religious leader, he enjoys fitness and service.
Sherman Hart
Mark Hugentobler
Mark Hugentobler graduated Magna Cum Laude from Weber State College in 1984 with a BS in Mathematics, Physical Science and Computer Technology and later graduated Cum Laude with a Master’s from Utah State University in Gifted and Talented Education. Shortly after that, he received his Administrative Endorsement from U
John Waterbury
John Waterbury was born in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, and raised in Illinois. He received Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from Arkansas State University. He was a Licensed Professional Counselor for 40 years. During his practice, he was a frequent guest on a radio talk show regarding abuse and alcoholism and later had his own radio talk show about mental health and chemical dependence. He wrote a column that was carried by newspapers in four states. He also taught at the University of Tennessee and was employed by two major hospital corporations. He served as bishop in Bountiful, Utah. He and his wife have been married for 51 years and are the parents of four children. They have 10 grandchildren.