J.D.Legacy Library

Every Legacy Begins with a Story

JD Legacy Library was founded to preserve stories, celebrate creativity, and share ideas that inspire readers across generations. What began as one author's vision has grown into a publishing home for fiction, memoirs, dream journals, cookbooks, music, and meaningful works that connect people through imagination and experience.


Two Imprints. One Shared Vision.

Meet Our Founders

Two Imprints. One Shared Vision.

Meet the founders behind JD Legacy Library and M-Tree Publications. Together, we are committed to creating books that inspire imagination, encourage personal growth, and leave a lasting legacy for readers around the world.

J.D.Durant

Founder, JD Legacy Library

Author • Musician • Publisher

J.D. Durant is an American author, musician, producer, and longtime resident of Japan. His creative career spans decades in music, publishing, and storytelling. Through JD Legacy Library, he shares works that reflect a lifetime of experiences, imagination, resilience, and curiosity.

His publications include the Project Y science fiction series, The Time Tardigrade, memoirs, cookbooks, and other creative projects, with new titles added regularly.

Masami Karen Doshin
Founder, M-Tree Publications

Author • Doshingaku Teacher

Masami Karen Doshin is an author dedicated to sharing Japanese wisdom, self-discovery, and personal growth with readers around the world. Through M-Tree Publications, she brings traditional Eastern insights to modern life in an accessible and inspiring way.

"Broaden your mind, inspire your imagination, and discover your true self".