Books published by Pensive Oasis Press

Books by Joseph Mileck

Pensive Pauses: Epigrams and Poems
by Joseph Mileck 2016

A compilation of epigrams and poems to cause pause for thought. Joseph says, "Literature of whatever ilk serves its writer's purposes when seriously written, and it's reader's purposes when thoughtfully read. this booklet's poems and epigrams have already rewarded me amply, and if when read, they move head and/or heart in
approval of disappointment, they will have served their second purpose equally amply. "


Essayistic Ventures and Topical Asides
by Joseph Mileck 2017

A collection of short and longer essays on many topics, ranging from art and literature to the condition humaine, along with a foreword that delineates the history of the essayistic form. 
​"What is an essay but a brief formal expression of private opinion intent upon informing and instructing." -JM


Joseph has published many other books: poetry, essays, a linguistic study of his hometown, a history of the emigration from his home town, and a popular biography  of the German author Hermann Hesse. Most are available on Amazon, where he has a home page. 

More Food for Thought
​by Joseph MIleck 2019

​More epigrams. 

Newest book:

Catchy Thoughts 
​by Joseph Mileck 2022

​Available on Amazon!

Books by Mary
all books available on Amazon

Winter Tales by Mary Wolf

A collection of stories and poems for and about the Christmas and Winter Solstice season, written by Mary over a forty year period. 
Published by Beatitude Press 2013
​Available on Amazon


​The Osprey Nest
Book 3 of the  Sidewalk Chalk Artists
by Mary Spidell

​A chapter book series for ages 6-9, featuring fantastical beasts and fairies alongside real people and animals. Una and Trixie are two sisters who enter the fairy world through their sidewalk chalk creations one day. They are enlisted by the head fairy to solve problems in the real world. In Book 3, they must help rescue both a young fairy and an osprey chick, with the help of Draco, their dragon friend. Set in Richmond California. 

Mighty Virus

This picture book for ages 4 to 9 introduces readers in a fun way to viruses, especially the Coronavirus, how they are spread, and what defenses we can take against them. It is an engaging story that will teach children and give them a sense of power over the viruses while teaching readers what measures they should take for their health. 
Back pages explain the facts in child-friendly language.
Written in Spanish and English

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Una and Trixie: Book 1 of the Sidewalk Chalk Artists
This is the first in the series of two girls who use their sidewalk chalk pictures to enter Fairyland. There they help the magical creatures, who in turn give the advice to help solve their own problem at home. In this first book, Una and Trixie need to learn to get along in order to rescue a wayward fairy.

To contact the poets or publisher, send an email to:        poetsinthegarden@pensiveoasispress.com

The Poets

Joseph

Píccola

Mary