Books

Words on Paper (and Kindle)

From children's financial literacy to corporate culture critique to a whole collection of word search puzzle books — every title reflects a different part of who I am. All available on Amazon.

Written as Michael Rugby

Finance & Nonfiction

The serious stuff. Teaching kids about money, calling out corporate BS — books that reflect the things I actually care about changing in the world.

The Incredible Forest

Children's Financial Literacyby Michael Rugby

The Incredible Forest

A Tale of Saving, Sharing & Rainy Day Wisdom

Teaching kids about money through storytelling. This illustrated tale breaks down saving, sharing, and preparing for rainy days into a narrative kids actually want to read. Financial literacy should start before you're already in debt.

The Denial Machine

Business & Cultureby Michael Rugby

The Denial Machine

Why Corporate America Hides Failure

An unflinching look at how corporate culture manipulates, gaslights, and hides systemic failures. Because 'we're like a family here' is the biggest red flag in business — and the cover-ups go deeper than you think.

Written as Blacksmith Bookings

Take a Break 🧩

Sometimes you need to step away from the charts, close the brokerage app, and just... do a word search. These puzzle books are my stress relief collection — fun, relaxing, and way better for your mental health than refreshing your portfolio every 5 minutes. Trust me.

Cat & Dog Word Search Puzzles

Petsby Blacksmith Bookings

Cat & Dog Word Search Puzzles

Giant Easy-to-Read Puzzle Book: 100+ Puzzles, 200+ Pages

The ultimate pet lover's puzzle book. Over 100 puzzles and 200 pages celebrating everything about cats and dogs — breeds, behaviors, famous pets, and more.

Cat Lovers Word Search Puzzle Book

Petsby Blacksmith Bookings

Cat Lovers Word Search Puzzle Book

Fun Feline-Themed Puzzles!

Packed with feline-themed puzzles covering cat breeds, behaviors, famous cats, and cat slang. Easy-to-read print for all ages.

Dog Lovers Word Search Puzzle Book

Petsby Blacksmith Bookings

Dog Lovers Word Search Puzzle Book

Fun Canine-Themed Puzzles!

Over 50 fun canine-themed puzzles celebrating popular breeds, dog behaviors, playful pup slang, and famous dogs throughout history.

All About Animals Word Search Puzzle Book

Animals & Natureby Blacksmith Bookings

All About Animals Word Search Puzzle Book

Animals, Endangered Species, Exotics and More

Word searches with easy-to-read print all about animals — from endangered species to exotic creatures. A wild ride through the animal kingdom.

Jungle Safari Word Search Book

Animals & Natureby Blacksmith Bookings

Jungle Safari Word Search Book

50+ Wild Animal & Adventure Puzzles

Embark on a thrilling word hunt through the heart of the jungle! 50+ exotic, safari-themed word searches celebrating lush rainforests and wild animals.

Coral Quest Ocean Life Word Search Book

Animals & Natureby Blacksmith Bookings

Coral Quest Ocean Life Word Search Book

50+ Wild Ocean Life Puzzles

Dive into an underwater adventure! 50+ marine-themed puzzles celebrating ocean life, coral reefs, deep sea creatures, and everything aquatic.

I Got Bugs! Insect Word Search Book

Science & Natureby Blacksmith Bookings

I Got Bugs! Insect Word Search Book

50+ Wild Puzzles for All Ages

55+ pure word searches — no fillers, just challenging insect puzzles! Master science-backed vocabulary like 'Trophallaxis' and 'Elytra' while you play.

Brain Train Word Search Puzzles

Science & Educationby Blacksmith Bookings

Brain Train Word Search Puzzles

495 Neuroscientific Terms in 50+ Puzzle Games

Unleash your cognitive potential with this one-of-a-kind word search experience. Sharpen your mind with 495 neuroscientific terms across 50+ puzzles.

ESL Word Search Puzzles

Education & Languageby Blacksmith Bookings

ESL Word Search Puzzles

Learn English Grammar & Sentence Structure

Language learning reinforcement with easy-to-read print. Boost English grammar and sentence structure skills through engaging word search puzzles.

New Graduate Word Search Book

Celebrationsby Blacksmith Bookings

New Graduate Word Search Book

50+ Fun Puzzles and Games for New Grads & Celebrations

Celebrate your hard-earned diploma with hilarious and nostalgic word search puzzles! 50+ fun, milestone-themed puzzles perfect for graduation gifts.

Easter Time Word Search Puzzle Book

Holidaysby Blacksmith Bookings

Easter Time Word Search Puzzle Book

Fun Easter-Themed Puzzles!

Fun Easter-themed word searches with easy-to-read print. Perfect for the whole family during the holiday season.

Travel & Leisure Word Search Puzzle Book

Travel & Leisureby Blacksmith Bookings

Travel & Leisure Word Search Puzzle Book

Landmarks, Famous Cities, and Adventure Themes

Explore the world through puzzles! 50+ word searches featuring landmarks, famous cities, and adventure themes. 6x9 inches, 110 pages of travel fun.

Why I Write

Books Are Another Form of Compound Interest

Every book is an asset that keeps working while you sleep. Just like dividends, the work you put in once keeps paying out over time. That's why I write across different genres and pen names — each book is another income stream, another piece of the legacy.

From teaching kids about money to calling out corporate BS to creating puzzle books that give people a reason to put their phone down — every title reflects something I care about. If it resonates with you, that's the whole point.

Join the Legacy AF Newsletter

Monthly portfolio updates, dividend strategy breakdowns, and real talk about building wealth. No spam, no fluff.

No financial advice. Just one investor sharing the journey. Unsubscribe anytime.