Books by Becky McCray and Deb Brown

SaveYour.Town Co-founders Deb Brown and Becky McCray authored a number of current and upcoming books.

From Possibilities to Reality: Save Your Small Town with these Uniquely Do-able Ideas, Projects, and Success Stories

By Deb Brown

The workbook for making your town a better place.

Deb Brown holding a copy of her book Save Your Small Town

You’ll get ideas and stories of successful small-town revitalization projects and learn how to get started in your own town.

Early readers say they use it to empower residents, entrepreneurs, and community leaders with practical strategies and real-world examples.
Each section tells success stories and gives actionable advice. It is a comprehensive guide filled with stories and actions from the author’s own experiences working with small towns as cofounder of SaveYour.Town and case studies of innovative initiatives from small towns nationwide.

The workbook covers a wide range of topics crucial for small-town success, including:

  • Bringing people together through creative community events
  • Engaging youth and attracting young families
  • Using art as a driver of economic development
  • Breathing new life into empty buildings
  • Supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs
  • Effective promotion and marketing strategies
  • Innovative funding solutions

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Read more detail about Deb’s book, From Possibilities to Reality: Save Your Small Town with these Uniquely Do-able Ideas, Projects, and Success Stories

Start a Book Club for your small town!

When you order 5 books, instead of paying $24.99 for each book, the price will be $20 per book. That’s a 20% difference.

Simply email me deb@buildingpossibility.com with your contact information, I’ll reach out and we will make it happen!

Let’s get to work!

I love the book and
have started giving
out copies. Thank
you for helping
those of us who love
our small towns!Kim Lozano, editor
and writing coach

Coming December 2025:

The Idea Friendly Guide: How to Break Free from Old-Way Thinking and Transform Your Community’s Future

By Becky McCray

You can transform your community by taking small steps, starting now, without waiting for permission, support or perfect conditions.

Coming soon in paperbook, ebook, audiobook and large print.

See the details for The Idea Friendly Guide.