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“The Amazon Author Formula” by Penny C. Sansevieri

April 26, 2024

Penny Sansevieri, author of “The Amazon Author Formula: Insider Tips, Tricks, and Strategies for Selling More Books!” is well known in the book marketing and book launching ‘verse, and with good reason. She’s the CEO and founder of Author Marketing Experts Inc., as well as an Adjunct Professor at NYU, she’s also a best-selling author and an internationally recognized book publicist. Her company is one of the leaders in the publishing industry and has been around for as long as I can remember.

So, as far as I’m concerned, she’s got the creds, and she’s a voice I respect. … More “The Amazon Author Formula” by Penny C. Sansevieri

“Luck or Miracle” by Reginald Bollich

April 26, 2024

“Luck or Miracle” by Reginald Bollich, intimately recounts the remarkable real-life experiences of his 102-year-old cousin by the name of James “Jim” Joseph Bollich, a true American hero. At his astounding age, Mr. Bollich goes into great detail about his life as a United States soldier. Because of his age, the author tape-recorded his actual words to share with all Americans. … More “Luck or Miracle” by Reginald Bollich

MEET THE AUTHOR! A conversation with Carolyn Gundrum – Author of “Be Brave”

April 25, 2024

Carolyn Gundrum is a certified Library/Media Specialist and Art Teacher. She grew up in Kelowna, B.C. Canada and has lived in Michigan, Indiana, Nevada, and Oklahoma. In 2021, while renovating her little house, she felt like she had the flu. It turned out to be Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and her life changed. She understands what cancer patients go through and now is a survivor. … More MEET THE AUTHOR! A conversation with Carolyn Gundrum – Author of “Be Brave”

“Red Clay, Running Waters” by Leslie K. Simmons

April 25, 2024

With a touch of poetic grace, author Leslie K. Simmons introduces us to her engrossing novel, “Red Clay, Running Waters” with embers from a little-known story in Native American history. The tale follows John Ridge, the son of a Cherokee Indian chief, who, after finishing his Western education at a Foreign Mission School in Cornwall, Connecticut, returns to his people with a burning desire. Accompanied by his newly wedded caucasian wife, Sarah Northrop, Ridge is determined to defend the dignity and rights of his people. His dream is to achieve autonomy for his people and possibly reserve their right to remain a free nation. … More “Red Clay, Running Waters” by Leslie K. Simmons

“Till Death Do You Part” by Marisa Billions

April 24, 2024

They have an idyllic marriage—the envy of all their friends. But lately, Sage Foster-Reed’s happiness has been wavering. Maybe the lack of intimacy or Jules’ blatant rejection made her feel frustrated and unloved. Perhaps it was simply a rough patch that the women could work through by taking some time to reconnect. … More “Till Death Do You Part” by Marisa Billions

“When Nature Calls: Sea, Air and Land” Poems by Ant Mac

April 24, 2024

More than ever, as a worldwide group, we are thinking about how to engage with the sea, air, and land respectfully. Author Ant Mac looks at that high-risk global premise from the perspective of the actual natural elements in “When Nature Calls, Sea, Air and Land.” This collection takes the reader deep into the world of even bugs, like a snail, “Inching the miles to a validation.” What you see in these poems is that every creature and spec of dirt matters, right down to that mollusk’s journey. … More “When Nature Calls: Sea, Air and Land” Poems by Ant Mac

“Words Left Unspoken” by J.A. McGovern

April 23, 2024

For now is the time to reveal a new side of life in writing. Thus speaks the poet in his collection of poems, “Words Left Unspoken” by J.A. McGovern. And, indeed, these poems are definitely about the things we usually don’t say. The thoughts we keep to ourselves and the things we decide should never be uttered out loud. Why? Because we will be seen as self-righteous. We will be seen as the judge of others. We will be seen as a pervert, coward, loser, dreamer, overthinker, philosopher, or religious fanatic. We are judged by the things that we say, no matter our intent. … More “Words Left Unspoken” by J.A. McGovern

“On Wahoo Reef” by Tim W. Jackson

April 23, 2024

Disgruntled public relations employee Wally Breight longed to leave behind his soul-sucking 9-to-5 life. The scuba diving enthusiast had visions of living an island life—leading dives, feeling the sand beneath his toes, and becoming a better version of himself. So, when an opportunity arose to purchase a diving business on idyllic Blacktip Island, Wally jumped quickly, making a spontaneous (perhaps reckless) decision to sell his condo, leave his stable job, and have only a small nest egg of savings at his disposal. … More “On Wahoo Reef” by Tim W. Jackson

“Please Read Me” by Kathryn Sprandio Ells

April 22, 2024

“Please Read Me” by Kathryn Sprandio Ells is a collection of short stories and poems that explore both girlhood and adulthood as a young woman, and the emotions that come with these ages. The author uses humor throughout the pieces, particularly in the way that she builds emotional experiences only to add a comedic buffer to soften the awkward memories. … More “Please Read Me” by Kathryn Sprandio Ells