WAYNE A. VAN DER WAL
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The Story Behind Five Vines Press

Five Vines Press was inspired by a small, private vineyard I own in the heart of Napa Valley. It had only five grapevines to start—but those five vines taught me a lesson I'll never forget: extraordinary things often begin small.

Creating exceptional wine grapes and wine doesn't happen overnight. It takes patience, craftsmanship, refinement, care, and time. Every harvest is carefully pressed, nurtured, and transformed into something that can be enjoyed for generations.

Great books are much the same.

Every person has a story worth telling, a lesson worth sharing, or a message that can inspire others. Like fine wine, those ideas deserve to be carefully cultivated, thoughtfully refined, and beautifully presented.

After having a publisher and then navigating the challenges of self-publishing my own books through years of trial and error, I founded Five Vines Press to help other authors achieve their dream of becoming published.
Today, I work alongside a talented team of editors, designers, and publishing professionals who guide authors through every step of the journey—from manuscript to finished book.

We believe publishing is about more than producing books. It's about preserving legacies.

Whether you're writing uplifting historical fiction, a children's adventure, a devotional, a leadership book, a memoir, a family history, a movement that brings people together, or a message of hope you've carried for years, our mission is the same: to help transform your ideas into a book that will educate, encourage, inspire, and endure.

At Five Vines Press, we believe that just as grapes are carefully pressed into fine wine, meaningful ideas can be carefully crafted into books that stand the test of time.

Because some stories deserve to be savored for generations.

​Grapes become wine.
Ideas become books.
Authors become legacy builders.
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​Beware! Corkie the Yorkie is a Sock Thief!
A fun, educational story about a mischievous sock-stealing Yorkie that helps young children practice ABCs, numbers, colors, and more.
BUY Corkie Book
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​CareGivers ScareTakers – Exposing Fraud in Senior Care - by Jaclyn Ryan
Reveals real-life elder-care scams and abuse while equipping families with red flags, questions, and tools to better protect vulnerable loved ones.

Buy Caregiver Book

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Buy Culture Book
​​Culture Conduit – Kindness is the Right Strategy - by Steph Honami
A practical, story-driven guide to workplace and life relationships, showing how kindness, boundaries, and trust create healthier cultures and better leaders.
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Buy VDW Effect
​The Van Der Wal Effect
Explains why our brains miss details and shares five simple techniques to cut errors, sharpen focus, and boost productivity at work, school, and in everyday life.

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​Pro-Choice/Pro-Life: Let’s Work Together
A bridge-building roadmap focused on reducing unintended pregnancies through shared values, active listening, and practical prevention strategies that people on both sides can support.

Buy Work Together

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​The Military and Veteran 52-Week Devotional - by Lieutenant Colonel Curt W. Kolvet offers service members and veterans a simple, meaningful way to strengthen their faith in just five minutes a day.
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The Gospel of Santa Claus
 A historical Christian novel for the whole family that follows Saint Nicholas and helps put Christ back into Christmas with story, lessons, and devotions. Amazon #1 Bestseller.

Buy St. Nick Book

  • Home
  • About
  • Acting
  • Book Publishing
  • CONTACT
  • Life Coach
  • Movie Producing
  • Real Estate
  • Wayne's Books
    • Corkie the Yorkie
    • Embrace the Van Der Wal Effect
    • Pro-Choice/Pro-Life
    • The Gospel of Santa Claus