The Legend Is Born by Gerald R Knight

This faraway, pre-contact Pacific story begins with Helkena, a young, still untattooed girl enduring a typhoon crashing over the only island she has ever known. Her home is Wōtto, one of the dry, windswept atolls of the northern Marshall Islands. The newborn infant Ḷainjin has just been entrusted to her care by his mother, who has sailed her fleet of proas into the open ocean to save them from certain destruction.
Helkena, having barely survived the storm, must now travel to Naṃdik, a wet atoll in the southern rain belt of the Rālik Chain. As Ḷainjin’s surrogate mother, she will sail with the infant by outrigger canoe in the company of his maternal grandfathers. These kind men had recently helped the Wōtto Islanders overcome the terrible drought that typically follows a typhoon. With the trade-wind season approaching, it’s soon time to complete their voyage. The grandfathers begin teaching Helkena the traditional navigational arts along the way.
Her goal is to get her tattoos on Naṃdik and, in time, to find a man there to take home to Wōtto. But will she entice a man from the lush south to her barren desert island?
Far from being a simple story, this colorful, romantic tale presents a surprising background to the lovemaking culture of the Marshall Islands. It also reveals the early years of young Ḷainjin, the hero of the Legends of Ḷainjin historical literary fiction series

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Gerald was only 19 when he entered the Peace Corps in 1967 after two years as a literature student at Albion College. After graduation he returned to the Marshall Islands with a love for literature and an interest in transcribing the stories he had heard in previous years. He taught for a year and worked as a commercial fisherman for two, honing his knowledge of the language and culture. Then he went for an uninterrupted four year stay on remote Rongelap Atoll to study with the renown traditional navigators and storytellers there. In 1979 he attended a one-year apprentice program at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu to prepare as Director of the Alele Museum and National Archive. He held that position for ten years culminating in a two-year collaboration with the Field Museum of Natural History on their permanent “Traveling the Pacific” exhibit that features a donated traditional outrigger canoe.
In 1999 Gerald graduated from the University of Illinois with master’s degrees in business administration and accounting. He currently heads a thriving CPA tax practice in Palos Hill, IL. He has completed the Chicago – Mackinac Island race five times and been a member of the Columbia Yacht Club since 2005.

Puma’s Pride by K.L. Barstow

Puma

You know what you get when you play ball professionally? Everything. Money. Women. Fame. Know what you get after a stupid mistake destroys your career? For me, I became the President of the Demon Dawgs Las Vegas Chapter. Which means I now have even more money, more women and a whole lot of infamy. So what happens when the woman you want only sees you as a player? Well, you try to prove to her you’re not. Easier said than done when a woman from your past shows up with your child in tow. A child you knew nothing about.

Alisa

Puma can have anyone he wants. For some reason, he seems to think he wants me. But I have too many reasons not to go there. Foremost is my little girl, Elina. She doesn’t need the heartbreak if, and when, he tires of monogamy. But the bigger reason is the man who killed my husband. Because I know he’ll kill Puma if given the chance, and that would destroy me.

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After twenty-some years as a software manager, I finally figured out what I wanted to be when I grew up. A writer. I’ve always loved reading and I’ve found my second love in writing. I always love a book with plot twists, so you’ll find plenty of those in the books I write. If I’m not reading or writing, I’m playing video games or watching the SF Giants. I’m kind of an empty nester. My son and stepson are out and living their lives. However, my husband and I live in a house full of cats and dogs. My family will tell you I love my menagerie more than them. Some days, they’re right!

About Table 13

They seemed like such a nice couple. It was a typical evening at the restaurant. But when psychopaths show up for dinner, “typical” dies.

The lovely, attractive couple seated at table 13 is not what they seem. They have a dark past and some even darker plans for Hank.

Can he stop them before it’s too late? Can Hank survive their twisted agenda?

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Mike McCrary likes all types of stories. Growing up, Mike read nonstop across many genres, but he's always loved thrillers. The not knowing what's coming next, the way the reader's pulse pounds as the pages turn. Over the years, he's developed his own style, taking everything he loves about the thriller genre. His books have elements of suspense, crime, dark physiological twists, and touches of even darker humor.

Just Five Minutes With You, My Son: A Son’s Suicide, a Mother’s Journey by Hanna Granot

After my son Dror died by suicide, I tried to solve the riddle of his death. I turned my grief to writing and sharing my journey with other people. I wrote my book, Just Five Minutes With You, My Son, for over ten years, trying to understand the mystery. My book shifts between reality and imagination, creating a unique plot texture and drawing the reader to identify with my journey for hope and consolation. There are fifteen stories and two poems describing several angles from Dror’s life and my experiences since his death, from his childhood until now. But it is not a memorial book.
Even after twenty years, I cannot stop imagining his feelings and thoughts, especially during the last week of his life when his heart broke. That led me to examine what happens in a person’s heart who has lost hope.

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Hanna Granot was a senior director in Israeli hi-tech companies for over forty years. Her young son, Dror Granot, RIP, died by suicide in 2003. It was an event that generated an earthquake in his mother’s life and increased her desire to solve the riddle of his death, writing about it and sharing it. Hanna describes how she coped with the tragedy and grew from it. Hanna Granot has been helping other bereaved families and volunteers in suicide prevention programs for the last twenty years.

About Don’t Be Stupid: 5 Steps Any Idiot Can Do – Yes, Even You by Silly Turtle

How often do you get called things like “Stupid Idiot” or “Moron”? Do your friends and family laugh at you often? Do strangers give you dirty looks, or even flip you off for no reason? Do you find yourself baffled by these things, unable to understand why?

Unfortunately, these are all signs of one thing – You Are Stupid.
Thankfully, you don’t have to live this way!
This book lays out 5 steps that you can take to stop being stupid.

But that’s not all, you will also learn:
All the reasons people call you an idiot
Why others are so annoyed with you
What a blinker is, and how to use it
And SO much more!

Do your part to help rid the world of stupidity.
Whether it is for yourself, or to help a loved one, buy this book now!

Get the eBook free on Amazon 04/01 – 04/02 2023

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Silly Turtle loves to tickle your funny bone with satirical humor! This is the first publication by Silly Turtle Press, with me fun, wacky, and crazy books to come.

In real life, I am a licensed professional who publishes more serious topics. I love to enjoy life to the fullest, and that means lots of hardy laughter every single day.

About Legion of Fire

Centuries ago on a stormy summer night, a queen gave birth to twins bearing a powerful fate…

Sebastian was adventurous, mischievous, and quite mysterious, unlike his brother, Tomas who was quiet and predictable. Their father, the king of Erras, knew his sons were special, but his fear held an echoing silence. He could not speak of the ancient prophecy that would bring his kingdom to its knees. But no king has the ability to undo destiny and one winter, a young Sebastian found himself holding the power to change the world. A cruel curse unlocked, bringing forth a quest for honor.

In a flash of lightning, the people saw evil-demon, monster… dragon… Stripped of everything he loves, Sebastian finds himself among a legion of enchanted warriors, in the midst of war and betrayal, love and fear. He must learn to control the dragon within. If he fails, the world will surely burn.

A new order of Chaos reigns in this story of dark magic, kings, bloodlines lost, and hearts broken in the ultimate adventure to reclaim one’s birthright.

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“ You can create any love story, any world on any planet. Your character can be a boy or a girl or neither! It can be an alien, a cat, or even a tree. It is a way to release all the magic in your head; if you are shy, like me, you can show your personality without speaking. The best part about being a writer is that you can change someone's life completely. You can alter one's mood, and make them smile, laugh, or cry. You can create dreams, inspire vision, and make people fall in love. It is a blank page waiting to be filled by the pure, untouched imagination that is dying to be shared with the world.”

Rey Wicks is a Fantasy/Sci-Fi writer and also a ghostwriter. When she is not planted in her little green office she calls, “the pea”, Rey is running a thriving small business in Oklahoma City. She often travels and has lived in 16 states in the US. Many of her journeys have been the inspiration for the worlds she builds in her books. Rey studied medieval history, psychology, theology, and veterinary science throughout her college years. Today, she can be found lying out on the prairie stargazing or lost in a superhero movie. Rey is a mapmaker that hand draws and digitally creates fantasy world maps for not only her own books, but others as well.

About Unlocked: Portraits of a Pandemic by A. J. Stone

Did the pandemic change you?

Award-winning author A. J. Stone spent two years interviewing people during and after the Covid-19 restrictions. From a boxer who succumbed to gambling during lockdown to the owner of a Tandoori restaurant who gave away over 8,000 free meals, this is the story of the pandemic and its continuing effects.

HURRY! Free for just one day – Saturday 1st April 2023

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A. J. (Millie) Stone is an award-winning oral historian. She has a Masters from the University of Oxford and has received UK Arts Council backing in recognition of her work.

Through intimate interviews, she unearths extraordinary and surprising tales. Whether heartbreaking or heartwarming, she never shies away from the reality her subjects face. Her books help us make sense of our own lives, and in the intimate details of her stories, we discover universal truths.

About Two Solstices by Annika Baldini

Anita Weitzmann is a 26-year-old Canadian journalist, recently separated from a nagging husband and working as a lifestyle writer for one of Vancouver’s most prestigious newspapers. Her life is full of professional and social commitments, and right now all she wants is to be promoted to editor-in-chief. But when she is sent to the Northwest Territories to report on Canada’s First Nations, things change. The wilderness of Nahanni National Park and immersion in a social reality so different from her own will give her an unexpected and upsetting perspective. Between the summer and winter solstices, Anita will understand what she really wants, even if it seems completely out of reach.
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Who is Annika Baldini?

Interesting question. Certainly she's someone who knows Asperger syndrome very well: the reason, at the moment, remains unclear. She describes herself as "writer, researcher, experimenter, explorer with a crazy passion for London and supercars", and actually she combines the pleasure of writing with research, which ranges from within herself to the edges of the universe. Since her childhood she has been a book and comic lover, she watches a LOT of sci-fi (definitely a trekker) and she's totally fond of MM stories.

About Strong, Confident, and Sexy at 60 & Beyond! by Sue Woods

Are you getting older and looking for ways to improve the way you look and feel? Have you lost your self-confidence and looking to regain your strong and sexy side? Look no further!

Inside this book, you will learn that you can be strong, confident, and sexy at any age! I’ll guide you through some of my past experiences that helped make me the person I am today. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn:
• Understanding Menopause
• Loving yourself and showing off your best features
• My 7 Powerful Steps to create confidence
• Understanding your personality type
• How to keep stress at bay
• Importance of family and friends
• Staying away from toxic people
• Eating and exercise plans
• Tips on hair, skin, and makeup
• Is Cosmetic surgery right for you?
Discover how feeling strong, confident, and sexy comes from within. This book will help you develop and embrace those inner qualities to show everyone the strong, confident, and sexy woman you have become. It’s a must read for anyone not already feeling this way.
At 61, I still look and feel Strong, Confident and Sexy. That’s me on the cover. Discover my secrets inside!

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Sue Woods is a published author, residential realtor, wife, mother, and grandmother who calls St. Louis home. Her youth and younger years were full of obstacles, but Sue found ways to overcome those obstacles and become a strong and confident woman. Raising two children as a single mom wasn't easy, but now that her two daughters are grown, and on their own, she is very proud of them and all they have accomplished. Finding a loving husband at the age of 54 was a blessing. Being a dog lover, Sue and Bill also added their dog Maggie to the family in 2018.

Sue has always had an interest in writing, but it wasn't until 2023, at the age of 61, that she found the courage to write her first short book, Fun Things to do in St. Louis. Moving forward, Sue hopes to write more about her experiences and knowledge on overcoming obstacles, finding true happiness, and becoming strong and confident. Continually hearing from others that they see her as a strong, confident, and beautiful woman, Sue appropriately selected the title of her current book: Strong, Confident, and Sexy at 60 & Beyond!

Some of Sue's passions are spending time with family and friends, dancing with her husband, visiting wineries, listening to live music, attending sporting events, and traveling. She always says that life is short. You must get out and enjoy it!

About The Sheriff’s Wife: The Complete Trilogy

Until Death Tears Us Apart

Lucy Thompson is a sheriff’s wife on a mission. While her husband is in a coma fighting for his life, she’ll keep law and order. With the sheriff currently indisposed, Lucy’s friends are convinced she can fill her husband’s shoes and serve their town better than any interim sheriff.

That is, until a murder is committed.

When the prime suspect flees, Lucy is forced to travel across county lines. She’ll chase down a lead in an effort to find a suspect, but catching a killer may not be as simple as it seems.

Until Death Calls You Home

Lucy’s young neighbors have been kidnapped. Realizing the first hours are the most important, she and Deputy Nuisance work together to find the two sisters.

When their prime suspect goes missing, they follow the only lead they have. Soon, the sheriff’s wife and deputy realize they’ve been misguided. After an unlikely tourist points them in the direction of the guilty party, Lucy is torn between difficult decisions. Even worse, the guilty person is someone she’d never suspect.

Until Death Loses Its Grip

Lucy Thompson’s worst nightmare unfolds when a local school principal calls for help. With every possible scenario rolling through her mind, she prepares to face numerous complications, but focuses on the many lives at stake.

When she discovers the perpetrator’s motive, can she stop him before other law enforcement personnel storm on the scene? Moreover, what will become of the sheriff’s wife when neighboring town officials realize Lucy is acting on behalf of her husband while he’s still recovering at home?

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Published for over 19 years, Riley Blake is one pseudonym for a multi-published bestselling author. Riley currently lives between Nashville, Tennessee and Huntsville, Alabama where she splits her time between writing and farming. Riley and her husband currently rescue goats and sheep, but also love spending time with any animal that needs extra love and attention. When Riley isn't writing, she can be found at bible study, farming, baking, or watching football.

The writer loves to chat with her readers and can be found on Twitter or Pinterest. She can also be reached at rileyblakeauthor@gmail.com.

About Help with Anxiety: Moving from Self-Worry to Self-Love

By reading Help With Anxiety, you’ll learn how to love yourself once more and take control of your anxiety.

This book will teach you the importance of confronting your feelings, being more forgiving and kind to yourself, and help you become a happier, healthier person.

Inside Help With Anxiety, discover:
-Ways to become stronger and fight your inner demons
-How to help someone you know who is suffering from anxiety
-Ways to become empowered
– Tips on becoming more kind to yourself
– Steps you can take to live a healthier, stress-free life!

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Jennifer Kyndnes – suffers from anxiety and knows what it is like to battle her own demons. Anxiety had become part of her repertoire, and she could not engage in most activities without having the ‘worried- response’. Anxiety and mental illness are her passions. She believes it would be great to have an on/off button on our brains but as we, humans, don’t have one; the next best thing is to take one step at a time, be responsible for yourself and for the consequences of the choices we make. On her journey, she realised that self-love (and being kind to yourself) is the missing link to our overall wellbeing.

About Happier Ever Habits

Your happily ever after doesn’t happen just because you hope it will. It happens when you intentionally create your Happily Ever Habits!

Habits are the pathway to a happier life because a happier life is made up of what we do consistently every day.

You hope to live a happier life, but how do you turn hope into successful habits?
There are 3 keys:
Make it small
Make it easy
Celebrate small wins.

This book shows you how to start and STICK to the habits that will make you happier.
The only question is: will you choose to start living your Happily Ever Habits life today? Let’s get started together!

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Jason Harwood is an author, speaker, and host of the Happily Ever Habits podcast. For over 20 years Jason has worked with individuals and businesses to create the systems and habits that lead to success and happiness.
Jason has an M.Ed. and is an award-winning speaker who has spoken around the world for small businesses as well as billion-dollar organizations. He has taught thousands of people to grow businesses while also building a happy life.
He currently lives in Idaho with his wife, endlessly chasing and taxiing his seven children.

About The Good Lord Willing and the Creek Don’t Rise: Pentimento Memories of Mom and Me by Robert W. Norris

This intimate life story traces the trials, tribulations, and unbreakable bond of two Pacific Northwest characters. Spanning nearly a century and several continents, it provides a heart-warming example of how far a mother and son can go in maintaining their bond against great odds. A must read for all mothers and sons, and for those who’ve wondered what the road less traveled would’ve been like had they taken that first step.

“An endearing biography/memoir highlighting the lives of Robert Norris and his mother, Catherine Caroline Murphy. Norris’ engaging and comprehensive narrative encompasses two lives lived by different generations, often on separate continents, but united through lineage and shared characteristics (i.e., charisma, rebellious spirit, intelligence). Norris writes admiringly about the matriarch of his family and the lasting impact she had on him. A true joy to read.”—Manhattan Book Review

“A bumpy, coming-of-age tale set in the logging country of the Pacific Northwest, dosed with a mother’s love, transforms an alienated young man into an expat and ultimately an emeritus professor in Japan. Robert W. Norris crafts the stages of this extraordinary journey—punctuated with a turn as a Vietnam War resister—in a narrative style that is both graceful and seamless.”—Michael Uhl, author of “Vietnam Awakening” and “The War I Survived was Vietnam”

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Robert W. Norris was born and raised in Humboldt County, California. He was a conscientious objector to the Vietnam War and served time in a military prison for refusing his order to fight. In his twenties, he roamed across the United States, went to Europe twice, and made one journey around the world. In 1983, he landed in Japan, where he became a professor at a private university and retired as a professor emeritus. He is the author of three novels, a novella, a memoir, and over 20 research papers on teaching. In his free time, Robert enjoys swimming and cooking. He and his wife live near Fukuoka, Japan.