J. A. Jolley author of "A Light for the Lost"

In 1944, Earth convulsed. Mountains rose where waters once flowed, cities crumbled into jagged ruins, and creatures of nightmares crawled forth from the fractured reality. Humanity, on the brink of annihilation, built towering megacities, fortresses against the encroaching darkness.

There lies safety… but at a cost.

These bastions are all that remain of civilization, yet they teeter on the edge of despair. Beyond their walls, the Lost Lands spread endlessly—poisoned forests, monster-infested swamps, radioactive wastelands. Out there, ragged survivors eke out an existence, haunted by whispers of the Unforeseen and the crushing weight of daily survival.

Cassandra T. Gilliam author of "My Life's Recognitions, Accomplishments, Obstacles, and Pleasant Memories"

This book is about my life.  I am sharing my life journey and the challenges I faced along the way.  My story includes memories with family, friends, and a few others who crossed my path and brightened my days.  I focused on those who spent quality time with me at some point in my life.  These are memories that I will always cherish, and although some of my family and friends have passed, their memory will always last. 

Mike Clarke author of "Phantoms to Yesterday"

Phantoms to Yesterday is a science fiction novel taking place in the year 2800 CE. The Ocmids are phantoms from another dimension who “adopt” the Earthling humans for eventually taking over their technology. Volunteer humans are transformed by the Ocmids into phantoms themselves, no longer flesh and bones, they become material beings composed of atoms. This allows them to time travel while their physical bodies, lifeless but not dead, will hibernate in the present, awaiting the return of their phantom bodies. This novel follows the Ocmids and some carefully selected human volunteers as they venture to various eras in human history, revealing the secrets of the Egyptian pyramids and Stonehedge. The trips are dangerous, but the potential discoveries are endless.

Donna Voss author of "Gone Surfing!"

While the world and sites to see seem vast and endless, there is connection and community smaller than we think. A series of short stories and poems, Donna Voss demonstrates connections on a global front: world-class pilots and children of a farm, a surfer traveling the globe, the united experiences of veterans returning home from war. 

Sandy Lindsey author of "I Will Remember You"

After the loss of her son Jason to cancer, Sandy Lindsey was lost in grief. A woman of faith, she began questioning God, going as far as directing her anger towards Him. But it was through her late son’s devotion to his faith she began to find hope.

I Will Remember You chronicles one mother’s journey with grief and loss through a series of short essays and poetry. With happy memories of her son and learning from his example, Sandy was able pull herself up and find her son in the little joys in life, from her grands to a peaceful sunset. Now, she extends her journey to the world, to help others feel less alone on their own grieving journey.

Barbara Rhodes author of "Mountainside Memories"

Mountainside Memories is an uplifting humorous story based on author Barbara Rhodes’ time living on her grandparents' farm. Included are photos her grandmother had taken through the years, inspiring Rhodes to write this collection of memories.

Sarah Fil author of "The Kingdom of Merry Dawn"

In the magical kingdom of Merry Dawn, where dragons soar and creatures scurry, a young boy named Walter embarks on a journey of curiosity and discovery. Living a simple life with his parents and their two dogs, Walter becomes fascinated by the many creatures around him, leaving out food offerings to observe them more closely.

One day, he notices strange behavior near his home and soon realizes that the Squirrel King himself has come to visit. As Walter forms unexpected bonds with the kingdom’s birds, horses, cats, and more, he learns that even the smallest of creatures can achieve greatness. Through his adventures and the wisdom shared by the animals, he sets out on a path of courage, determination, and growth—leading him to the mysterious Trail of Resistance. This heartwarming tale reminds us that relationships matter and that even the most unlikely of friendships can shape our destinies.

Joe Papadakis author of "The Crusade: Chronicles from the Beast of Modern Day: Book 3"

In the continuation of his day-to-day journal entries, Joe’s third book in his The Crusade series begins with the first days of the COVID-19 lockdown in March of 2020. Over the months, Joe details his life, from days on the golf course to its eventual turn into a park as a way for those in lockdown to see wide open spaces safely.

Joe’s life changed drastically during lockdown, from everyday social occasions to almost none, and learning how to keep himself busy without other people. Taking to his journal, he connects with paper, with you, the reader, as he attempts to stay focused and clear on his goals during this new era.

Ken Ciulla author of "A Path to a Successful Career in Sales"

In A Path to A Successful Career In Sales, you will learn what the most successful sales professionals do best, the talents and skills required and how to get started. In addition, you will be provided with guidelines (both written and unwritten) that will enable you to accelerate your career development, avoid common mistakes that can hold you back, as well as those that will, quite simply stated, keep you from getting yourself fired.

James S. Johnson author of "Cozy Mysteries in Private Investigation"

These stories are cozy mysteries. By that terminology, it is meant mystery stories that lack profanity, blood and gore, gratuitous violence, and depictions of sexual activity. Frequently in such stories, the mystery solvers are neither police nor private detectives. The sleuths generally use their knowledge of human nature and perhaps knowledge from their own fields to solve these mysteries. In this collection, however, the sleuths all happen to be private investigators, and a couple are men. In the process of reading these stories, you are apt to learn some things that you did not already know about private investigation and get some misconceptions cleared up. Most of the stories are fully realistic; however, several involve supernatural elements. You will notice that, even if the investigator finds out what the client wants, she might not wind up knowing everything. You will also notice how often these investigators rely upon the ownership or location of motor vehicles. By the way, beware of red herrings; private investigators have to.

Gloria Blanchfield Thomas, Ph.D. author of "Thoughts and Prayers of Jesus of Nazareth"

Jesus of Nazareth, one of the most influential people to have walked the earth, had a deep and profound message for the world. He worked among the throngs of needy and suffering people, all the while becoming more conscious of his God-given mission. Using biblical scripture, Gloria Blanchfield Thomas, Ph.D. illustrates Jesus of Nazareth’s evolution into Jesus the Christ.

Rabbi Perry Raphael Rank author of "Two Minute Torah"

Two Minute Torah gives fresh voice to an ancient wisdom that still has important messages for us in the 21st century. In a mere two minutes time, anyone who seeks to prioritize truth and integrity over political expediency and profit will find a routine of daily study invigorating and inspiring. It will change the way we understand our role within the universe, and the way we see our friends and families. It will change the way we go about making important decisions in our lives. The love that the rabbis and sages had for study would have them belly laughing at those who thought religion and science contradict one another. To the contrary, these scholars craved knowledge, and followed an old Jewish idea: whenever we learn something new and compelling we have crossed paths with God. Sometimes God speaks to us with myth and sometimes with math. God speaks to us through the sacred texts of the Bible, Mishnah, Gemara, and Midrash. One thing is for sure: God is always communicating with us and Two Minute Torah will open us to the many ways God's wisdom can guide us still.

Rodney Phillips author of "Dissension: A Disagreement that Leads to Discord"

The night air hung thick with Miami’s ever-present humidity, wrapping the city in a suffocating embrace. Neon lights flickered along Ocean Drive, casting distorted reflections in rain-slicked streets, the remnants of a brief but violent storm. In the alleys and backrooms of the city’s underbelly, the storm had only just begun. 

The game had been in motion for years, long before those playing it even knew they were pawns. Borders had shifted, alliances had formed and have since become fractured, and blood had been spilled in quiet corners of the city where no one dared to look. The rules were unwritten, but they were absolute: Power demanded obedience. Betrayal demanded retribution. And the past, no matter how deeply buried, had a way of clawing its way back to the surface. 

Hudson Dyer author of "Cheryl Story Part 2"

Twenty-five-year-old Cheryl Windsor-Douglas is a successful businesswoman of great beauty, intellect, grace, and pride—but she does have a flaw. Due to an abusive incident that happened to her in her senior year of high school, an evil spirit—her “Other”—invaded her psyche and now controls her sexual needs. The one exception is when she is intimate with her husband, the spirit disappears.

Cheryl, although loyal and loving to her husband, has fantasies, dreams of being sexually dominated by other men. After she finally confides with her husband, they both give in to temptation. She has sexual experiences with other men while her husband watches and participates.

Dr. Greg Hayes author of "Lions, Tigers, Bears, and Butterflies"

True short stories, each fully charged with adventure, humor, surprise, and drama, this is a singular book! Describing the engaging depictions of the unpredictable world of training animals for movies, films, and commercials, with its photography and images, the stories are without parallel in the literary world. It allows the reader to partake in all the adventure of the behind the scenes training all types of exotic animals minimizing the danger to all.  As such, the book contains many photos never seen before and descriptions of the creativity, time, and effort required to create them. 

Bryan Tenney author of "The Founders"

It’s 1789, and Benjamin Franklin has an idea. Anticipating danger in the future, he discusses creating a secret amendment to the US Constitution with Thomas Jefferson. The amendment contains instructions on how the American people can recall a rogue president. Jefferson doesn’t need much convincing, and after he buries the amendment deep in a White House vault, it passes through history, forgotten. 

It’s 2022, and President Bribe is out of control in Washington, DC. Not far away, on July 4, Thomas Jefferson and George Washington mysteriously awaken at Monticello and Mount Vernon. Confused about their circumstances, they sneak away from their magnificent homes. Meeting a few days later under the Washington Monument, the founders commence an epic adventure, traveling the country together, while being pursued by a PI and the FBI for a theft Jefferson purportedly committed at Monticello. They wonder why they’ve been brought back. Does their nation need them again?

Tyler S. Frazier author of "Echoes of a Silent Heart"

Echoes of a Silent Heart explores Tyler Frazier’s journey through childhood trauma, family struggles, and personal growth. It delves into the emotional toll of living without both parents, facing abuse, and enduring life-altering challenges while learning to overcome and find hope.

With its raw honesty and emotional depth, the vulnerable moments from his life, including heartbreaking memories, personal triumphs, and deeply impactful relationships, will find readers immersed in experiences that resonate with universal themes of pain, resilience, and healing.

Karen A. Oliver author of "Ben's Story: Living with Friedreich’s Ataxia"

At fourteen years old, Karen Oliver’s son Ben was diagnosed with Friedreich's Ataxia, a rare genetic disorder affecting coordination and mobility and causes the development of cardiomyopathy and associated arrythmias. She was told he would be wheelchair bound by seventeen and live no longer than thirty-four. But Ben was not going to let that stop him.

Ben’s Story details his incredible life through the eyes of his mother. How his adventurous spirit led him to university, teaching, traveling all over the country and beyond, jumping from planes, and so much more. He defied the odds by living fifteen years longer than anyone ever expected, and lived every moment with gusto and passion. Ben’s amazing life is a reminder to live each day and defy all the odds.

Philip Albenze author of "The Black Sword"

Philip Albenze’s life began in the most traumatic way, being born early and remaining in the NICU until he was healthy enough to go home with his parents. As a child, he struggled with asthma and poor health, yet was wrapped in the loving arms of his parents and family. While life was difficult as a sick child, he always could depend upon his family. 

But Philip’s life took a drastic turn after his time in the Army. With two traumatic experiences, he found himself drowning in alcohol addiction, an unhealthy diet, and in a toxic marriage. After a series of arrests, near-death experiences, and being shot, Philip looked towards his young son and found the motivation to turn his life around. 

Danica Tilelli author of "Beautiful Little Souls"

So often do children ask many questions on where they came from. Beautiful Little Souls holds the answer and our connection between Heaven and Earth. This beautiful children’s story not only helps children understand how important they are but also assists parents navigating those tricky questions, with the ultimate answer: You were created by God with love. He is guiding your journey on Earth. As long as there is love, you will always be connected to God.

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