Highsmith Creative Services

Guidance through the writing or self-publishing process, including support in selecting subcontractors for production and distribution services.

Depending on level of need, editorial services ranging from copyediting to substantive editing to prepare your manuscript for production and publication.

Consultation for developing the structure of your manuscript, including writing coaching, creative guidance, and manuscript completion.

The Alpha Centauri I crew was poised to break ground in multiple fields of science and explore vast uncharted territory in their first expedition. Yet, even in their wildest imaginations, they could not anticipate the adventure that lay before them.

Although the reappearance of the Alpha Centauri I crew was miraculous, it was not the celebratory homecoming they expected. Their return to a world reeling from a pandemic that wiped out more than half the population thrust them right into the center of controversy and conflict.

When the Alpha Centauri I crew set out for Proxima b, they were full of hope, purpose, and a sense of adventure. Stumbling upon a recently collapsed star was not part of the plan, and it changed the course of their lives forever.

Long Branch is the debut novel by Multi Emmy nominated producer and TV writer Dan Ramm. The story follows Mason Powell, a once-celebrated actor known for his role as Sheriff Quinn in the hit TV series Tin Star. After his career declines due to typecasting, the COVID-19 pandemic, and financial mismanagement, Mason returns to his hometown of Long Branch, Georgia, aiming to revive his career. However, his plans are disrupted when he becomes entangled in a decades-old murder mystery. The twists and turns will keep you guessing until the very end.

In the glitz and glamour of 1960s Hollywood, Jay Sebring stood as an icon of innovation and style. A visionary who invented men’s hair care and design concepts, Sebring wasn’t just a hairstylist—he was the architect of a $100-billion-a-year industry. His revolutionary techniques and signature charm drew legends like Frank Sinatra, Steve McQueen, and Paul Newman to his chair, making him a trusted confidant to Hollywood’s elite. From inauspicious roots in Michigan to Hollywood’s “Star among the stars,” Jay Sebring embodied the American Dream.

Steve McQueen, The Last Reel offers an in-depth look at Steve McQueen's final two films, Tom Horn and The Hunter, with expert insights from McQueen historian Marshall Terrill. It explores McQueen's return to the screen after a five-year hiatus, as he transitioned into middle age and navigated personal and professional change. Through meticulous research and personal accounts, including quotes from forty-five hours of previously unread tapes and conversations with McQueen, Terrill examines McQueen's dedication to his craft, particularly in Tom Horn, where he immersed himself in the character of the legendary frontiersman. The Hunter, McQueen's swan song, showcases his ability to embrace his aging persona and poke fun at his own image, marking a profound shift in his career.

An unforgettable tale of love, betrayal, and survival. Diane Schmid thought she had found her Prince Charming when she met Charles Schmid, a charismatic and mysterious man who swept her off her feet as a teenager in the mid-1960s. But her fairytale quickly unraveled when her husband was arrested for multiple shocking murders that captured national attention.

In the 22nd Century, the South has re-segregated and seceded from the rest of the country, creating a culture where the progress in race relations has been reverted to fierce division and enmity. And yet, there is a “live-and-let-live in separation” way of being that has been working for everyone. That is, until a cyber invasion threatens to disrupt their delicate equilibrium.

Dive into the vibrant world of mixology. One bottle at a time- a true love story is a heartfelt collection of 50 tequila craft cocktails each page unfolds a deeply personal narrative a tapestry of love, family, fate and resilience. Discover the story behind the bottle of Senor Rio tequila. Each of the fifty recipes comes with clear, step-by-step instructions, making it accessible for everyone. It’ s a celebration of creativity and a chance to unlock your hidden talents.

Ryan Burton shares his expertise on the fundamentals of good marketing and the most effective ways to reach new and returning customers. He explains, “I always say marketing is about the ones.” That means the most impactful and lasting way to grow your business is incrementally, one person at a time. You’ll learn more about how this approach works as Ryan walks you through the tried-and-true practices that get results.

Christianity is rooted in the ancient Near East among people of darker skin. But over time, European Christians cast Jesus in their own image, with art that imagined a fair-skinned Savior in the style of imperial rulers. Grace Ji-Sun Kim explores the historical origins and theological implications of how Jesus became white and God became a white male. The myth of the white male God has had a devastating effect as it enabled Christianity to have a profoundly colonialist posture across the globe. Kim examines the roots of the distortion, its harmful impact on the world, and shows what it looks like to recover the biblical reality of a nonwhite, nongendered God. Rediscovering God as Spirit leads us to a more just faith and a better church and world.