Calvin Kerr has woven 8 short stories together around the theme of his life from growing up in Memphis through his career in the military. If there is a theme connecting them, it is that he has had the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
Jacquie has created a full-service promotion, marketing, business strategy and media services company for people she trains to be TV Guestperts. She has her own podcast "Front & Center" and has been nominated for 2 Emmys. If you are an expert, influencer or simply want to get your message out, you'll want to listen to what Jacquie has to say and put it into practice.
The story of Paul Scrase's life is on the dark side. It's an unsavory environment for someone raised in polite society - which he was. It started innocently enough: smoking, setting fires, that kind of thing but continues to get worse throughout his life. It's a hard life for the family.
Jennifer Black loves writing historical novels, romances, and mysteries. In "One Love in Oklahoma," she adds a meddling old man, a professional ball player, and repressed memories of a murder.
Patricia Abaya has had 3 mental breakdowns over the past 40 years. She works in the health community and is active in mental health committees. Her purpose was to raise awareness about mental disorders and let people know that clear communication is the goal when working with people who have mental challenges.
Rose Fancy was in chronic pain. She tried all manner of solutions that did not work. The pain got even worse. Then she tried a vegetarian diet and the pain went away. Rose began to study nutrition and became aware of the nutrition spectrum. It could make a difference in your health.
Sister Sandra Makowski was one of the women permitted to study Canon Law under revisions made by Pope John 23rd in the late 1970s. As she studied, she began to observe what women could and could not do by the Roman Catholic Church as a way to have a perfect society. It was, in part, a third wave of feminism: first during the Civil War, next around 1917 over the right to vote and yet again in the 1970s for additional women's rights such as the right to own their own property. Sister Sandra contin...
Chucky Quartarola's wife suffers from Huntington's Disease. A debilitating disease similar to ALS, there is no cure and few people know much about it. His hope is that this book will raise awareness and increase donations to the Huntington's Disease Society of America for research. He is available to speak at organizations and community groups as part of his personal campaign to make a difference.
Amanda Nairn went through an experience that is rarely discussed. It was a journey in pursuit of suicide that began with cutting. She drafted the book while she was in psychiatric care, utilizing the drawings and journal entries she created during that healing process.
"Hell and Back" is only one of the books written by Optimum Vizhen, including "The President's Apocalypse" and "The New Friendship Bible." The majority of these books have a Biblical or spiritual connection, but don't expect your garden variety of ideas. O.V. likes to stretch his mind beyond the traditional training of his youth. Imagine a world in which God is lonely and looking for friendship. What will it be like to heal past, present and future and walk into eternity together now?...
Robert Margetic is a financial advisor and founder of WealthNet. He has developed a 5-step process for wholistic success in volatile times. Robert wants to make sure that we are not only thinking about our finances, but the elements of living that keep us healthy and happy.
Races are vanishing in Kai's home country. She sets off to find out why. 20 years later, she still has not found them, however, she returns at a critical moment to inform those in power of a great danger at their doorstep. We have to stop an invasion of the undead.
Carie Campbell's book teaches the principles in "Think and Grow Rich" to children. It is meant to help children understand the concepts of the law of attraction so they can make their very big dreams a reality at any age. The princess learns these principles from a very wise cat, Dazzle.
Chucky Quartarola's book "Letter to My Dad" is not written to put money in his pocket but to raise awareness of Huntington's Disease. His wife suffers from this disease which is akin to Parkinston's, Turets, and Alzheimer's. Few people understand the consequences so Chucky has set out to change that. In this somewhat lighthearted approach to this condition, Chucky hope that developing an emotional connection with the characters, readers may be motivated to find a cure or reduce symptoms for thos...
Dungeons and Dragons fans will understand that it is not permissible to use necromancers as evil. However, he wanted to explore how necromancers came to be. The resulting novel, "Nekora" tells that story in a series of novels. How does one go from being a happy, loving, joyous wood elf to a being of evil? Jason provides our understanding.
Janet Morreale began receiving epiphanies from God as a child. She thought she would be a nun, but that didn't work out. She would have to search to find her inner understanding of true self - from the world of Catholicism to quantum physics.
Alan Hall enjoys Arthurian legends and jousting matches. In this new story, he explores the history of a neighboring kingdom and a perverse group of knights, in sharp contrast to the knights of the round table.
Tierra Cox won an award for a poem of this title when she was in grammar school. It became an enduring theme in her life. So much so that she had the phrase tattooed on her back at age 15. She's had a tough life, filled with violence and abuse in the city of Chicago, yet somehow she has risen above it all. She has overcome the circumstances.
Faith's Genesis is a fictional series concerning two young people raised in the U.S. but charged with resolving issues in their home country.
Keith Iholts struggles with a number of mind disorders. The symptoms appeared when he was 7 to 10 years old, however, he was not diagnosed until was 30. He continues to struggle, writing poetry and seeing a therapist to work toward self-improvement. He shares his short story about Emily with us. "The Mind's Metamorphosis" is a collection of long and short short stories and an epic poem.
Les Shurtiff fell in love with Latin American culture while serving in mission work. He has turned this passion into a series of novels that touch your heart and share history.
Grace Walker and her family are people of faith. On a travel trip, she and her son had a very meaningful conversation, especially for a child under 10. Within a short time, Nathan was gone and their conversation reverberated within her, inviting her to share the insights gained.
Yvette Hampton and her husband not only became parents who homeschool, they also became advocates for the movement. Their documentary of the same name has recently been released. Given current events, you may consider this a viable choice for your family as well.
Catherine Cooper offers a memoir with a purpose. As someone who suffered from abuse, she found herself going into a shell. She never talked about it. Then an event triggered her feelings and she is determined to help others who are suffering in silence
Link Thompson's discussion about honoring our creator is not tied to any specific religion, but the result of his personal work in this area.
James Koury was well known in his community. He worked in the local municipal government for 22 years, but then local politics began to deteriorate into the gotcha, cancel culture. Free thought went out the window. He left it all behind and began to explore what he wanted to do.
Fred Nelson loves challenging canoe trips. In this book, Fred captures the drama of a canoe trip gone wrong when the canoes find the Thlewiaza River is frozen solid. The original plan was to reach the Arctic Circle, but that was not to be and they must travel over land to the Seal River to come home. Fred's wife read the log and couldn't put it down. However, she further commented that if she had known what it would be like, she would never have let him go.
Silent, strong, but suffering deep within themselves, many children live for years as a result of a much more common problem than we realize. Carolyn was one of those children. Therapy, support and good friends helped her get through these feelings, as well as a growing interest in writing. Writing afforded Carolyn healing and as she has grown, she is taking stands. She is an advocate for women's rights.
Prue McDonnell's book "Stargazer" is about fairies. It is a children's picture book. What's so wonderful is the opportunity to become a child again, to think like one, but with adult values added in. Stargazer was born in an enchanted garden, fascinated by sparkling flowers. She feels confined, wants to be something, a reflection of what's in her mind where she is not limited by her environment. That's her message: Have dreams...and let them manifest.
Eric Gribble shares his opinions about the role of government in society. In his opinion, the big problem we are facing is bad ideas. Notably, the problems he addresses are not limited to Australia. He hopes the book "Putting Australia on a Fast Elevator to the Future: Reform from the Top Down" will make people think, become more flexible and inspire a grass roots movement to explore solutions.
