Meet our Newest Author!

Mar 19
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We are thrilled to introduce you to our newest Acorn author, Ken Kisco! His inspiring nonfiction work, No Straight Lines to the Stars, will be released this summer.

No Straight Lines to the Stars

An Unlikely Journey from Lifeguard Tower to Launchpad

By Ken Kisco

No Straight Lines to the Stars is the inspiring true story of a young lifeguard who dared to believe his life could reach far beyond the horizon.

On the beaches of Southern California, Ken Kisco learned that preparation saves lives. From rip-current rescues to split-second emergencies, he discovered that courage is not the absence of fear, but the decision to act in spite of it. Those early lessons in resilience and composure pushed Ken to believe he could accomplish anything . . . including his lifelong dream of reaching the stars.

Through relentless perseverance and unwavering faith, Ken rose into the heart of America’s most advanced space and defense programs, contributing to human spaceflight initiatives and supporting groundbreaking technologies. His unusual start as a lifeguard helped advance his career, distinguishing him from his Air Force and Navy peers. Yet, his toughest challenges were personal—he faced deep disappointment when a space mission was canceled and learned lessons about trust and integrity from a romance-turned-ruse.

Ken’s journey reveals that success is rarely linear. Setbacks became launchpads, adversity became refinement, and purpose became a compass. Part memoir, part inspiration, and part behind-the-scenes look at America’s quest for the stars, this is the unforgettable story of a man who proves that bold dreams, combined with grit and heart, can launch an ordinary life into an extraordinary one.

2 Comments

Bobby Dixon

Mar 25

Congratulations to Ken Kisco and Acorn Publishing on such an inspiring introduction! No Straight Lines to the Stars already sounds like the kind of story so many people will connect with because life rarely follows the neat plan we imagine. I really loved the message that setbacks can become launchpads, and that resilience, courage, and faith can carry someone far beyond their starting point. In a world where so many feel pressured to have everything figured out—whether it’s career goals, personal dreams, or even trying to keep up with deadlines and pay for assignments—this story feels like a timely reminder that growth is often messy, unexpected, and absolutely worth it. Wishing Ken huge success with this upcoming release—I’m sure readers…

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Camp Remund

Mar 25

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