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Patriot Scholar PressWhere Scholarship Meets Purpose

Publishing books that educate, inspire, and equip a new generation of Americans to pursue their dreams with purpose, discipline, and faith.

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1776 – 2026 · New Braunfels, TX Service · Honor · Knowledge · Liberty

Our Mission

Built on Service,
Driven by Knowledge

Patriot Scholar Press exists to publish books that matter — works of practical wisdom, academic rigor, and patriotic conviction that help Americans of all ages navigate life with purpose and clarity.

Founded in New Braunfels, Texas in 2026, Patriot Scholar Press is an imprint of MJHW Holdings, LLC. We believe that education and service to country are not competing values — they are the same value, expressed differently.

From practical guides for young adults stepping into the world after high school to scholarly works on law enforcement, leadership, and American civic life — every title we publish carries a message worth passing on.

An imprint of MJHW Holdings, LLC · New Braunfels, Texas

Our Catalog

Books That Build Character

Titles written and published for those who believe learning is a lifelong duty — not just a diploma requirement.

Chasing the Dream: Strategies for Success After High School

Featured Release · 2026

Patriot Scholar Press

Chasing the Dream: Strategies for Success After High School

Dr. John Harrison Watts, PhD

A practical, faith-rooted guide for young adults at life’s crossroads. Drawing on decades of service as a police officer, soldier, professor, and city commissioner, Dr. Watts delivers actionable strategies for navigating college, career, investment, and purpose.

ISBN: 979-8-9968584-0-8
Aging Boldly: AI, Wellness & Reinvention After 45 by Cristina Moreno-Garcia

Now Available

Patriot Scholar Press

Aging Boldly: AI, Wellness & Reinvention After 45

Cristina Moreno-Garcia

Your guide to thriving in midlife. Aging Boldly brings together AI-powered tools, wellness strategies, a mindset reset, and a plan to reinvent your future — because the next version of you starts today.

Shoo Shoo’s
Rules
20 Principles for Building Success from NothingShirley Power Watts
& John Harrison Watts
Coming Soon

Coming Soon · Book Two

Patriot Scholar Press

Shoo Shoo’s Rules: 20 Principles for Building Success from Nothing

Shirley “Shoo Shoo” Power Watts & John Harrison Watts, PhD

A mother-son collaboration. Book Two in the Strategies for Success Series.

Tea with
Stacey P.
Stacey ParkerComing Soon

Coming Soon

Patriot Scholar Press

Tea with Stacey P.

Stacey Parker

A forthcoming title from Patriot Scholar Press. Cover reveal and release date to be announced.

No Ammo,
No Plan,
No Problems
From Ohio to AfghanistanLt. Col. Mary Jo WattsForthcoming 2027

Forthcoming · 2027

Patriot Scholar Press

No Ammo, No Plan, No Problems: From Ohio to Afghanistan

Lt. Col. Mary Jo Watts, USAF, NC (Ret.)

One Woman’s Journey Through Service and Life. Coming from Patriot Scholar Press in 2027.

Policing America's Educational Systems

Scholarly Edition

Routledge Publishing

Policing America’s Educational Systems

Edited by John Harrison Watts

A rigorous academic examination of the intersection between law enforcement and education in America. An essential resource for criminal justice scholars, educators, administrators, and policymakers navigating campus safety.

ISBN-13: 978-1-351651769
Law and Society: An Introduction

Academic Textbook

CRC Press · Taylor & Francis Group

Law and Society: An Introduction

John Harrison Watts & Cliff Roberson

A foundational introduction to the relationship between law and the social forces that shape it. Co-authored with Cliff Roberson, this widely adopted textbook is an indispensable resource for law, criminal justice, and social science students.

ISBN: 978-1-4665-8329-0
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We are actively seeking manuscripts that align with our values of service, honor, knowledge, and liberty. If you have written a book that builds character and serves your community — we want to hear from you.

Featured Release · Available Now Chasing the Dream · ISBN 979-8-9968584-0-8 · $19.99

Our Authors

Meet the Authors

Select an author to read their story and explore their books.

Dr. John Harrison Watts, PhD

Dr. John Harrison Watts, PhD

Author · Speaker · Professor

Author of Chasing the Dream, plus scholarly works in criminal justice and law.

Shirley “Shoo Shoo” Power Watts

Shirley “Shoo Shoo” Power Watts

Author

Co-author, with her son, of Shoo Shoo’s Rules: 20 Principles for Building Success from Nothing.

Cristina Moreno-Garcia

Cristina Moreno-Garcia

Author · Journalist

Author of Aging Boldly: AI, Wellness & Reinvention After 45.

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Stacey Parker

Author

Writing Tea with Stacey P. — coming soon.

Cynthia Duckworth

Cynthia Duckworth

Author

Her book is forthcoming in 2027 — title to be announced.

Lt. Col. Mary Jo Watts

Lt. Col. Mary Jo Watts

USAF, NC · Retired

Forthcoming in 2027: No Ammo, No Plan, No Problems.

Dr. John Harrison Watts, PhD
PhDCriminal Justice & Public Admin.
20+Years in Law Enforcement
CW4Texas State Guard Warrant Officer
Prof.University Professor & Mentor

About Dr. Watts

Dr. John Harrison Watts, PhD

“Your limitations don’t define you — your drive does.”

Dr. John Harrison Watts has lived the American Dream in every sense. A decorated police officer, U.S. Army soldier, Texas State Guard Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CW4), university professor, city commissioner, and entrepreneur — Dr. Watts brings a uniquely multidimensional perspective to everything he writes and every stage he graces.

He holds a PhD and has spent his career not only serving his community but mentoring the next generation of scholars, leaders, and patriots through the McNair Scholars Program and graduate education. He is the founder of The Conflict Ref, LLC, and the driving intellectual force behind Patriot Scholar Press.

Dr. Watts’s published works span practical life guidance, criminal justice scholarship, and legal studies — a body of work that reflects the full range of his service and expertise. He resides in Texas, where he continues to teach, write, mentor, and chase a few dreams of his own.

Law Enforcement & Public Safety
Military Leadership
Higher Education & Mentoring
Real Estate & Entrepreneurship
City Government & Civic Leadership
Youth Motivation & Life Strategies
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Cristina Moreno-Garcia

About the Author

Cristina Moreno-Garcia

Author · Journalist · Yoga Teacher

“The next version of you starts today.”

Cristina Moreno-Garcia is a bilingual and bicultural journalist, marketing and communications specialist, and certified yoga teacher who has spent her career helping other people tell their stories. Aging Boldly is her first book under her own name.

Born and raised in Mexico, Cristina began her career writing for El Norte and Reforma Newspapers (Monterrey, Mexico) before moving to the United States and reinventing herself in nonprofit marketing. She completed her MBA at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, where she studied Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Business, a curriculum that was the motivation for this book.

Cristina is certified in Hatha yoga, Stronger Yoga, Yoga for Sciatica, Mat Pilates, and Coaching Women Into and Beyond Menopause. She teaches and coaches with a particular focus on midlife women navigating perimenopause, hormonal change, and the kind of reinvention that nobody warns you about in your twenties.

She writes about wellness, self-care, and the absurd small daily questions of being a woman at her blog, soselfie.com.

Cristina lives in San Antonio, Texas, with her husband Eduardo, and has a great relationship with her three grown stepchildren, Naty, Bianca, and Diego. She is five-foot-two, blonde by decision, and a size 4 with a particular weakness for platforms, fashion, and any gadget releases. She volunteers at the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio and travels often to Monterrey to visit family and friends.

This is her first book, but not the last… She is currently working on her first fiction story.

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Aging Boldly: AI, Wellness & Reinvention After 45

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About the Author

Stacey Parker

Stacey Parker is a Patriot Scholar Press author, currently at work on her forthcoming book, Tea with Stacey P.

Check back soon for the cover reveal and release date.

Tea with
Stacey P.
Stacey Parker

Coming Soon

Tea with Stacey P.

Want to hear when it’s released? Email us and we’ll let you know.

Shirley “Shoo Shoo” Power Watts

About the Author

Shirley “Shoo Shoo” Power Watts

Shirley “Shoo Shoo” Power Watts is the co-author, with her son Dr. John Harrison Watts, PhD, of Shoo Shoo’s Rules: 20 Principles for Building Success from Nothing — a mother-son collaboration.

Her full biography is coming soon.

Shoo Shoo’s
Rules
Shirley Power Watts

Coming Soon · Book Two

Shoo Shoo’s Rules: 20 Principles for Building Success from Nothing

Shirley “Shoo Shoo” Power Watts & John Harrison Watts, PhD
A Mother-Son Collaboration
Book Two in the Strategies for Success Series

Cynthia Duckworth

About the Author

Cynthia Duckworth

Cynthia Duckworth is a Patriot Scholar Press author. Her book, currently untitled, is forthcoming in 2027.

Her full biography is coming soon.

Coming
2027
Cynthia Duckworth

Forthcoming · 2027

Title to be announced

Want to hear when it’s released? Email us and we’ll let you know.

Lt. Col. Mary Jo Watts

About the Author

Lt. Col. Mary Jo Watts

USAF, NC · Retired

Lt. Col. Mary Jo Watts, USAF, NC (retired), is a Patriot Scholar Press author. Her book, No Ammo, No Plan, No Problems: From Ohio to Afghanistan, is forthcoming in 2027.

Her full biography is coming soon.

No Ammo,
No Plan,
No Problems
Mary Jo Watts

Forthcoming · 2027

No Ammo, No Plan, No Problems: From Ohio to Afghanistan: One Woman’s Journey Through Service and Life

Want to hear when it’s released? Email us and we’ll let you know.

Speaking Engagements

Bring Dr. Watts to Your StageInspiring audiences from classrooms to conference halls

Dr. John Harrison Watts is an electrifying and deeply credentialed speaker whose life story — from patrol officer to PhD, from soldier to professor — commands a room. He delivers keynotes, workshops, and commencement addresses that leave audiences ready to act.

Whether you’re planning a leadership summit, a university convocation, law enforcement training, or a community event, Dr. Watts brings energy, expertise, and authenticity to every engagement.

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Chasing Your Dream: Life Strategies After High School
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Leadership in Law Enforcement & Public Safety
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Patriotism, Service, and the American Character
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Investing in Yourself: Time, Money & Relationships
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Civic Engagement and Community Leadership
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Overcoming Adversity: Iron Sharpens Iron
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What Readers Say

Stories of Impact

Dr. Watts doesn’t just teach — he lives what he preaches. This book changed how I think about my future. Every young adult needs to read it before graduation.

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Kevin R.
McNair Scholar, Graduate Student

As iron sharpens iron — Dr. Watts embodies that proverb. His speaking engagements leave my team thinking bigger and serving better. A powerful voice for any audience.

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CSM Jerry Kovar
9th Command Sergeant Major, Texas State Guard

Finally, a book that speaks to young people in plain language about real life — money, relationships, purpose, and faith. Dr. Watts brings it all together brilliantly.

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Whitney W.
HR Manager, San Antonio, TX

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For Authors

Publish Your First Book

Turn Your Manuscript Into a Published Book

Have you always dreamed of becoming a published author? Whether you've written a memoir, leadership book, business guide, devotional, military history, or personal story, Patriot Scholar Press is here to help you bring your manuscript to life.

We specialize in helping first-time authors navigate the publishing process from start to finish. Publishing a book can seem overwhelming — but you don't have to do it alone. We'll walk beside you every step of the way.

Your story matters. Let us help you share it with the world.

Pricing

Two Ways to Publish Your Book

Choose the payment option that fits your goals. Both options include our standard publishing package for one book—and you retain ownership of your work.

Option A

Standard Publishing Package

$1,295 total

A straightforward path to preparing and publishing your book.

  • $395 upfront
  • Three monthly payments of $300
  • No interest
  • No ongoing subscription required

Includes publishing consultation, project coordination, interior formatting, cover design coordination, ISBN assignment, Amazon KDP setup, paperback and eBook publication, and launch consultation.

You retain your copyright and receive 100% of royalties paid by distribution platforms.

Ask About Option A

Option B

Publishing & Marketing Partnership

$395 upfront
+ $99 per month for 12 months

Publish your book with smaller monthly payments and continued marketing opportunities through Patriot Scholar Press.

  • Our standard publishing package for one book
  • An author profile and book listing on our website
  • Inclusion in selected Patriot Scholar Press website promotions
  • Opportunities for book display and sales at selected trade shows and events we attend

First-year total: $1,583. A 12-month commitment applies.

Beginning in month 13, your subscription drops to $14.99 per month for continued website marketing and participation in selected trade-show and event opportunities. After the initial commitment, you may cancel future monthly renewals.

Ask About Option B

Part of Option B

Earn From Copies We Purchase

As part of Option B, you agree to supply an initial order of 20 finished books, which Patriot Scholar Press purchases from you at your documented printing cost plus $5 per copy. You earn $100 above printing cost on that initial order.

For example, if printing costs $4 per book, we pay you $9 per copy—a total of $180 for 20 books, with shipping arranged separately.

These books become our inventory for resale through our website and at events. You receive your payment when we purchase the books, rather than waiting for retail sales. Additional orders depend on demand.

Your Book. Your Ownership.

Under either option, you retain ownership of your work and receive all royalties paid to you by publishing platforms. For copies purchased directly by Patriot Scholar Press, your compensation is included in our purchase price; no additional royalty is paid when we resell those copies.

Ready to begin? Email books@patriotscholarpress.com to schedule a discovery conversation.

Packages cover one standard manuscript. Extensive editing, illustrations, hardcover editions, and other custom services are quoted separately. Marketing participation does not guarantee sales or placement at every event. Publication timing depends on manuscript readiness, author approvals, and platform review.

Included in Both Options

Our standard publishing package for one book.

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Publishing Consultation

We start with a conversation about your goals, your manuscript, and the best path to publication.

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Project Coordination

We keep your project organized and moving, and guide you through each step and approval.

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Interior Formatting

We professionally format your manuscript, creating a clean and polished interior that meets Amazon publishing standards.

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Cover Design Coordination

We coordinate your front cover, spine, and back cover so they reflect your vision and appeal to readers.

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ISBN Assignment

We secure an ISBN for your book and ensure it is properly registered for publication.

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Amazon KDP Setup

We set up your title on Amazon KDP so it is ready for readers.

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Paperback & eBook Publication

Your book is published on Amazon in paperback and eBook editions.

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Launch Consultation

We talk through a practical plan for introducing your book to family, friends, colleagues, and your community.

Why Choose Us

Why Patriot Scholar Press?

There are many companies that can publish a book. We believe the best publishers do much more than upload files to Amazon.

At Patriot Scholar Press, every author deserves a trusted guide who will answer questions, provide encouragement, and make the publishing process understandable.

Our goal: To help ordinary people accomplish the extraordinary goal of becoming published authors.

Who We Serve

We Proudly Work With

★ First-time authors
★ Military veterans
★ Business leaders
★ Educators & professors
★ Entrepreneurs
★ Coaches & consultants
★ Faith-based authors
★ Public servants

If you've written a manuscript, we'd be honored to help you publish it.

Our Process

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CONSULT

Schedule a complimentary consultation

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SUBMIT

Submit your manuscript

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CREATE

We format, design, and prepare your book

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APPROVE

Review and approve your final proof

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Become a published author

It's that simple.

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