Opening Life's Possibilities Through the Written Word. Open Book Communications was established in 1998 as a consulting firm providing information and library services to writers and pharmaceutical companies. The consulting arm focuses on scientific and biomedical taxonomy, product literature databases and library software development. The company has expanded to include the Parentcare 101 brand. Adult children who are supporting aging parents will find guidebooks written by owner LaVerne Coan, links to resources and organizations and guidance through the website and personal speaking engagements. OBC also promotes and distributes the romance fiction of author LaVerne St. George.