Born from grief and transformed into wonder, The Book of Laural by Jennifer Davis Deckert will be featured at the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair (June 17–21) at the Explora Books exhibition booth at CNCC in Beijing. Part fantasy, part elegy, the novel follows a luminous soul named Laural across millions of years, countless incarnations, and the furthest reaches of the universe—guided always by her mischievous fairy companion, Jaja.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 21st May 2026 – When Deckert’s sister and lifelong bandmate, Laural, passed away on Christmas 2021, the author found herself writing not an obituary, but an origin story. What emerged was a sweeping metaphysical adventure rooted in a profound truth: energy cannot be created or destroyed—it simply changes form. In the novel, Laural’s soul reappears across the ages as a gentle brontosaurus, a singing rodent, a curious dolphin, a medieval peasant, and ultimately a human woman, accumulating wisdom and love with each new life. The story’s exploration of reincarnation and spiritual transformation gives the book a distinctive place among contemporary fantasy fiction. 

At the heart of the story is the unlikely bond between Laural’s ever-changing soul and Jaja, a stubborn, sharp-tongued fairy who refuses to become mortal—until she can no longer resist. Their friendship, stretching across dinosaur-era swamps, ocean depths, alien planets, and medieval villages, becomes the emotional spine of the novel. Through their adventures, Deckert explores timeless questions: What draws us back to the people we love? What do we owe each other across lifetimes? And what does it truly mean to “go home”? These themes of love, destiny, and soul connection make the novel especially compelling for readers of philosophical fantasy and speculative fiction. 

Music runs through the novel like a second heartbeat. From the dawn chorus of prehistoric rodents to the haunting calls of dolphins, from an underground Star Choir blazing inside a distant star to the drums of early humans on a moonlit shore, sound becomes a sacred language—one the soul carries from life to life, growing more complex and beautiful with each incarnation. Deckert, a musician who played drums alongside her sister for more than two decades, weaves her own grief and artistry into every page.

The novel does not shy away from darkness. Persecution, destruction, environmental loss, and human cruelty all appear—not to inspire despair, but to illuminate the radical power of compassion. Through the character of Volaris, a tormentor whose soul slowly transforms across many lifetimes, Deckert offers a quietly radical vision: no soul is permanently lost, and a single act of witnessed kindness can plant a spark that takes centuries to bloom.

Deckert’s The Book of Laural is a love letter written across time—to a sister, to the natural world, and to the belief that the souls we cherish never truly disappear. It is a story that begins before the dinosaurs and ends at the edge of a cliff called Rebirth. In between, it asks readers to listen more carefully to the music all around them.

Attendees of the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair will have the opportunity to check out this visionary work of fiction. The Book of Laural is also available on Amazon and through other major book retailers.

About Explora Books 

Explora Books is a book marketing firm located in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company specializes in self-publishing and marketing, taking pride in its exhaustive research and creative strategies that provide wider avenues for aspiring authors to gain recognition for their works. Explora Books aims to guide authors through the complexities of self-publishing, offering convenient solutions to navigate this process. The firm fosters and redefines creativity and innovation, setting new industry standards. Explora Books is dedicated to empowering authors globally.

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Explora Books will present the Setterington Family series by Donna Gene Stankey and co-author Ramona Hammel at the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF), held June 17–21 at the China National Convention Center in Beijing. The series offers a multi-volume portrayal of American pioneer life and family legacy across generations.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 21st May 2026 – Rate opens on a bitter December night in 1893 at the Setterington homestead near Elsie, Michigan, where Millie, a Canadian-born farmer, waits through the cold for the birth of a son his wife Mina neither wants nor welcomes. From this quietly charged opening, Donna Gene Stankey builds an intimate portrait of rural Midwestern life: its relentless labor, marital tensions, and a father’s stubborn hope that something of himself will endure into the next generation. Grounded in decades of family history and careful research, Rate functions as both a personal family chronicle and a vivid record of settler life on the American frontier.

The Lad Called Rate follows Ralph as he comes into his own through the daily work of the farm—its animals, seasons, and unrelenting demands—in a coming-of-age story rooted in heritage and belonging. Stankey and Hammel render his gradual self-discovery with patience and warmth, tracing a young man finding his footing in a world that asks everything of him.

The Mischief Maker sees Rate trade the open fields for the streets of Elsie, with his dog Bruno never far behind. The pull between his rural upbringing and town life creates both tension and tenderness, as Rate carries the instincts and loyalties of a farm boy into an unfamiliar world. Stankey and Hammel handle this transitional chapter of his life with precision and care.

Forever a Farmer brings the saga to its conclusion, with Rate facing the full cost of keeping a family farm alive across generations. It is a story about what it means to inherit not only land, but responsibility—and about the quiet determination of those who choose to stay when leaving would be easier.

Stankey was herself a Setterington—the third generation to farm the land outside Elsie, Michigan, which she spent decades documenting. Her co-author and daughter, Ramona Hammel, was shaped by the same rural inheritance: first on her father’s farm in Wayland, Michigan, and later on her husband’s farm near Hudson. Following Donna’s passing, Ramona has carried their shared work forward, ensuring the Setterington story reaches the readers it deserves.

Readers and industry professionals attending the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair are encouraged to visit the Explora Books exhibit booth 5A.B14 at the CNCC in Beijing. Attendees will have the opportunity to discover the complete Setterington Family series, explore special event features, and connect with the authors’ legacy in person. 

All four books are available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major book retailers.

About Explora Books

Explora Books is a book marketing firm located in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company specializes in self-publishing and marketing, taking pride in its exhaustive research and creative strategies that provide wider avenues for aspiring authors to gain recognition for their works. Explora Books aims to guide authors through the complexities of self-publishing, offering convenient solutions to navigate this process. The firm fosters and redefines creativity and innovation, setting new industry standards. Explora Books is dedicated to empowering authors globally.

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Contact Person: Simon Pratt

Website: https://explorabooks.com/home

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Address:Jameson Offices, 838 W Hastings St w, Vancouver, BC V6C 0A6, Canada

City: Vancouver

State: British Columbia

Country:Canada

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Explora Books will host a book signing with author Stewart T. Monti Sr. at the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF), June 17–21, at the China National Convention Center (CNCC) in Beijing. Attendees are invited to visit Booth 5A.B14 to meet Monti Sr. and receive signed copies of his medieval fiction titles, Mary and Sir Edward, and Hillary and Sir Edward.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 21st May 2026 – The two books are interconnected medieval fiction novels set in the fictional village of Darwick. Mary and Sir Edward follows twelve-year-old Mary, a farm girl managing her household while her father is away at war. When a wounded knight arrives at her home, her decision to help him sets off events that affect both her family and the wider kingdom.

Hillary and Sir Edward continues the story a generation later through Mary’s daughter, Hillary. Raised in a blacksmith’s forge and trained in combat and strategy, she enters King Henry’s court after Sir Edward recognizes her potential. Disguised as a boy, she must prove herself through discipline and composure as she navigates court politics, a tournament, and a coup attempt that tests her skills and integrity.

Together, the novels form a multigenerational medieval fiction saga centered on legacy, resilience, and character-driven storytelling. The series emphasizes discipline, moral resolve, and the development of strength across generations rather than spectacle or fantasy excess.

Stewart T. Monti Sr., a retired U.S. Air Force Major and former C-130 pilot, channels his military and academic background into his writing. He began with poetry, publishing 135 Poems for Today (2017), and now writes medieval fiction inspired by his diverse experiences.

Attendees at the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair will have the opportunity to meet Stewart T. Monti Sr. and obtain signed copies of both books.

Mary and Sir Edward, and Hillary and Sir Edward are also available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major retailers.

About Explora Books

Explora Books is a book marketing firm located in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company specializes in self-publishing and marketing, taking pride in its exhaustive research and creative strategies that provide wider avenues for aspiring authors to gain recognition for their works. Explora Books aims to guide authors through the complexities of self-publishing, offering convenient solutions to navigate this process. The firm fosters and redefines creativity and innovation, setting new industry standards. Explora Books is dedicated to empowering authors globally.

Media Contact

Organization: Explora Books Ltd

Contact Person: Simon Pratt

Website: https://explorabooks.com/home

Email: Send Email

Contact Number: +16043306795

Address:Jameson Offices, 838 W Hastings St w, Vancouver, BC V6C 0A6, Canada

City: Vancouver

State: British Columbia

Country:Canada

Release id:45307

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