About Mail Order Bride Felicity by Rose Jenster:

Felicity works in a millinery shop and is stunned when she receives a letter from the man she is supposed to marry ending their relationship for another. After shedding many tears, she answers a mail order bride ad and begins to correspond with a doctor. Their in-depth letters are in strong contrast however to the distance between them once Felicity goes to Montana. What can help them bridge the gap?

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Rose Jenster enjoys writing historical romances that are sweet westerns. She has been an avid reader since grade school and enjoys gardening, cooking and philosophy. Stop by RoseJenster.com to get new excerpts and announcements. Rose can be reached at rosejenster@gmail.com

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About Dutch Curridge by Tim Bryant:

Part TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD and part UGETSU, Bryant’s DUTCH CURRIDGE examines the life of early 1950s Fort Worth from the bottom up.

Alvis Curridge is an ex-employee of the Fort Worth Sheriff’s Department. When he isn’t found at Peechie Keen’s Bar & Kanteen, drinking and swapping stories with buddies, he is busy trying to keep things in line around Cowtown. Even if that means occasionally tangling with his former boss.

In his spare time, he enjoys taking in the local music scene. He likes western swing and jazz music almost as much as he likes Ruthie Nell, the spunky writer for the Fort Worth Press.

Things are all going smoothly until Dutch– his friends all call him that, even if he isn’t thrilled about it– is contacted by an old friend to help locate her missing son.

Hard boiled crime and mystery meets good old fashioned ghost story as Dutch, who knows a great deal about the ways of the world, learns a little about himself and how he fits into the scheme of things.

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Tim Bryant published his first novel DUTCH CURRIDGE in 2010, and followed it with two more in the series: SOUTHERN SELECT in 2013 and SPIRIT TRAP in 2014. He was named one of the Top Five Texas Authors of 2014 by BookPeople in Austin, TX. His fifth novel CONSTELLATIONS was released by Behooven Press in April of 2015. His short story “Doll’s Eyes” was included in Subterranean Press’ IMPOSSIBLE MONSTERS anthology.

Tim also writes and records music, having released albums under his own name, 2Take Tim, Othy and with the international band Ramshackle Day Parade.

He says his heart lives in New Orleans, his head in East Texas. He currently resides with his head and visits his heart whenever possible. He shares his living space with his wife Leela and their two kids.

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About The Great Symmetry:

Classic science fiction from the great-grandson of H. G. Wells, on sale for a limited time –
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You hold the future of the human race in your hands. What will you decide?

Archaeologist Evan McElroy has made a discovery about a long-extinct alien race. But his corporate sponsor calculates that it can make huge gains if the new findings are kept completely secret. Step one of their plan is to kill the entire research team – starting with Evan.

As Evan flees for his life, his trajectory awakens a long-buried struggle. The Infoterrorists, who believe all ideas are screaming to be free, have been waiting for the right moment to take on the seven great families that control all of civilization. This could be their opportunity. Or, it could be time for millions to die.

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James Wells writes about the intersection of humans and the natural world. He is a regular contributor to the Daily Kos web site, posting on topics of environment, climate and how to best communicate with our fellow humans.

A life-long caver, he has explored and mapped new passages in many of North America’s great caves. He misspent his youth leading dozens of expeditions deep into Mammoth Cave, the longest cave system in the world.

He is the great-grandson of pioneering science fiction author H.G. Wells.

The author lives in northwest Washington with his wife and his daughter. When he is not writing or with family, James can be found in the wilderness, climbing a mountain, or in a cave.

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About Bound by a Dragon by Linda K. Hopkins:

At twenty-two, Keira Carver needs to find a husband, and quickly, but the prospects in her small medieval village are not looking too good. So when Aaron Drake, a handsome stranger, takes up residence at Storbrook Castle, set deep in the surrounding mountains, Keira takes notice. Just as interesting is the fact that a fire-breathing dragon has also moved into the neighborhood, and is rumored to live in caves beneath the mountain fortress. What exactly is the connection between Aaron Drake and the dragon? And when the dragon rescues her from the unwanted attentions of some village boys, who will set out to rescue her from the huge, scaly, fire-breathing monster?

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Linda K. Hopkins was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, but now calls Canada home, where she lives in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains. When she is not writing or spending time with family, she is usually reading or tinkering on the piano – but not very well!

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About The After House:

Remy Galway and her daughter Olivia are rebuilding their life after a failed marriage in a 300 year old cottage in historic Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island. Little do they know, another occupant is lurking in the haven of their own home. Will the After House be their shelter or their tomb?

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Michael Phillip Cash is an award winning and best selling author of horror, paranormal, and science fiction novels. Stillwell: A Haunting on Long Island, The Hanging Tree, and Schism: The Battle for Darracia have all been named to Foreward Reviews. Book of the Year Awards. Cash currently resides on Long Island with his wife and children.

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About Dangerous Encounters: Thirteen Romantic Suspense Novels:

Get your heartbeat racing with 13 romantic-suspense novels from NYT and USA Today bestselling and award-winning authors. Nerve-wracking thrills and dangers, heart-melting romance and love–enjoy them all in this outstanding collection of DANGEROUS ENCOUNTERS….

Fallen Idol – USA Today Bestselling author Nikki Lynn Barrett

Cross Examination – Denise Moncrief

Carnival Tricks – Jade Kerrion

Height of Danger – Nancy & Nolan Radke

Six Days of Memories – Stacy Eaton

Broken Lies – Sharon Coady

Don’t Know Jack – Amy Manemann

Cypher – Cathy Perkins

Murderous Lies – Bestselling Author Chantel Rhondeau

Tidal Falls – Jacquie Biggar

Suspended Animation – Sylvie Grayson

Knowing Vera – Award-Winning, Bestselling Author Rachelle Ayala

Special Agent Francesca – NYT, USA Today Bestselling Author Mimi Barbour

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The thirteen authors of Dangerous Encounters are both thrill seekers and romance junkies. We love nothing more than a great mystery with a happily ever after ending. We come from all corners of the United States and all backgrounds of writing. One of our members, Mimi Barbour, just hit the New York Times Bestseller list! We’ve each picked one of our favorite romantic mysteries to include in this set and we are all so pleased with the outcome. Join us for an adventure of danger, mystery, suspense, and ultimate love.

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About Stalking Jack by Madison Kent:

Madeline Donovan is a complicated woman, distressed and ready to abandon life as she knows it. A recent tragedy has left her without the vision or moral compass to go forward. She is not leading her own life at the moment, it is leading her. The journey she will take into London’s East side will show her sides of life she has never seen before and rather than being repelled by it, she is drawn into this dark side of London. After all, Jack the Ripper must be stopped.

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Madison Kent is the author of the Madeline Donovan Mystery Series which includes Stalking Jack, The Harrison, and recently published, The Mystery at Belle Magnolia.

She is an award winning poet who has been featured in print, and internet publications. Also working as a free-lance journalist, she has been publishing works for over ten years.

Other books include romance novel, Felicity’s Beaus and a fantasy, The Night of the Twelfth Moon.

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About Only Wheat Not White:

What if following your heart means failing your family? Eila Sood leaves India for the U.S., hoping to unite her family and mend fences with her estranged older sister. She soon learns that her sister’s intercultural marriage, which outraged their parents, has hit rock bottom. To help pay the bills, Eila accepts an accounting job at a strip club, working for the fascinating yet infuriating Brett Wright. As their friendship and mutual desire builds, Eila chooses keeping family peace over following her heart. After Brett misinterprets her fears and accuses Eila of prejudice, his ex-girlfriend steps in to offer solace. Eila realizes that whichever choice she makes will rip her life apart. What will Eila choose? Love of her life or a life ruled by tradition? Fall in love with love, in this steamy saga from a best selling romance author.

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Varsha Dixit, the best selling author of four highly successful book, considers herself a dreamer who thinks deep but writes light. Varsha loves a good laugh, good movie and a good book, in that order. A voracious reader of murder and grotesque mysteries, she did sit down to pen a book on serial killers but finding it impossible to hurt anyone, even on paper, she penned a romantic story instead. Even though creativity is gender free,Varsha feels blessed and enriched to be a woman.Currently, with her family, Varsha resides in CA, USA.

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About Comedy & Cozy Bundle by Kathy Carmichael:

This new bundle will be on sale for only $.99 until August 12th, when it will return to the regular price of $4.99.

Four complete stories: Sweet Romance and Cozy Mystery Reads from USA Today bestseller Kathy Carmichael. This boxed set features the first two titles from Kathy’s Texas Two-Step Series and her Skullduggery Inn Cozy Reads Series. “For charming romantic comedies, Kathy Carmichael never disappoints.” ~ Debra Webb

Western Pleasure — The Texas Two-Step Series —Novella — Book 0

Jim Turner has always loved Ellen Murphy. But Ellen was already happily married.

Following the death of Ellen’s husband, Jim was right by her side, helping her. Now, more than friendly support and business advice seems possible, but what will her friends and family think?

While Jim works to find the courage to step out of the ‘friend zone,’ Ellen worries she’s about to lose a friendship of a lifetime.

Chasing Charlie — The Texas Two-Step Series — Book 1

Raised in a family of rodeo champions on a South Texas cattle ranch, Charlie wants only one thing: to avoid thrill-seeking cowboys.

Davis Murphy, cowboy wannabe and one of Dallas’s most eligible bachelors, needs a pretty and witty faux fiancee so his widowed mother will marry her longtime gentleman friend.

Charlie, his local librarian, seems the prefect choice.

Charlie’s first reaction is to run, but she’s promised herself to step out of her plain-jane routine.

When Charlie accepts, Davis’s plan is set. But now Charlie’s sweet ways are challenging his bachelor heart.

My Favorite Corpse, a Skullduggery Inn Cozy Read — Novella — #1

My Favorite Corpse centers around Ashley Sands, the owner of the mystery-themed Skullduggery Inn located on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. An amateur sleuth, Ashley finds a corpse washed to shore at her inn’s private beach. She must learn what happened before her guests begin checking out. While Ashley’s mystery weekend guests usually enjoy the occasional dead body, they prefer the never-previously-animated kind.

Mayhem on the Winterland Express, a Skullduggery Inn Cozy Read — Short Story — #2

A valuable necklace disappears, and Ashley Sands, owner of the mystery-themed Skullduggery Inn located on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay, must discover who-dun-it or the fundraiser to build a no-kill animal shelter will be terminated.

About Chasing Charlie: “One word, charming! Second word, delightful. … A refreshingly written book and would make a great movie.” ~ Diane Russel, New Book Reviews

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USA Today Bestselling author Kathy Carmichael resides on the west coast of Florida with her Scottish husband, one not-so-wee son, three cats, a part-time dog, and a huge collection of dust bunnies. Kathy writes award-winning romantic comedies and humorous mysteries. Her Texas Two-Step series is a reader favorite.

Kathy’s romantic comedy, Hot Flash, was named by the American Library Association’s BOOKLIST magazine as one of the Top 10 Romance Fiction titles for 2009.

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About Just Compensation: A Lucas Wade Western:

Free on Amazon July 17-18, 2015. When a town in the Old West comes under attack by a greedy, land grabbing relic of the past, lawman Lucas Wade comes to seek Just Compensation. In this classic western story, Wade uses tough talk, a quick draw, and a deadly aim to draw the line between right and wrong. His attempt to get justice for those who can’t find it for themselves will be clouded by a past love, her jealous husband, and a new taboo infatuation. Can even a hard man like Wade face down a series of known gunslingers, including the gun fight of his life? The Lucas Wade Westerns are not just for those familiar with the genre, but for all readers who love action and the triumph of right over wrong.

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Raylan McCrae practiced law in the upper echelons of the U.S. government and in the private sector; he now spends most his time writing but devotes some of his time to nonpaying things he likes to do, including smoking good cigars, drinking old scotch, and reading books. Raylan grew up riding horses and herding cattle before heading to the city. He knows his way around trails and halls alike. Raylan currently lives in Southern California with his wife and children. Raylan is finishing Gunfighter’s Justice, the second book of the Lucas Wade Western Series, and it will be available before the end of the year. Raylan is also writing a new crime drama, Honeymoon Man, featuring Washington D.C. Detective John Priest—this book is scheduled for publication early in 2016. To stay up to date on these books and other news from Raylan, visit www.raylanmccrae.com.

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About When Angels Fall:

Danielle Coulter had never believed in anything except her mother, hard work and heartache. She never had time for religious fairytales. But when her mother died, Dani was forced to believe…or die.
Not only was she forced to accept that God and Lucifer are real, but also that she is the last living descent of God on Earth. An undeniable fact when the Archangel Gabriel fell to Earth to protect her.
Archangel Gabriel; banished from Heaven over four million years ago for refusing to kill his brother, Lucifer, was about to get a second chance to re-enter Heaven. He was sent to Earth on a mission from his Father to protect the last Daughter of God; the last woman to carry the Blood of God on Earth, and kill his brother, once and for all.
Gabriel had never expected to feel anything for Dani, but he soon found himself willing to fight Heaven and Hell to keep her safe, even if it meant his own destruction.

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Stephanie Jackson lives in Clarksville, TN with her husband, Rick. She been married for a lot of REALLY long years and has numerous children of varying ages, all seemingly incapable of doing their own laundry or preparing a meal. They’re all grown and employed, but they won’t leave. They never leave. One any given day, you can find one of them testing the holding power of the couch and making sure the remote control is in good working order.

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About How to Grow and Master Your Relationships: 13 Steps for Men:

It is no secret that attempting to understand the differences between men and women, especially during modern dating rituals, can be a complex and frustrating process. But when a man is able to overcome stereotypes and identify the right female companion, he has the potential to forge a loving relationship that can bring years of happiness, fun, romance, and deep-seeded friendship.

In his relationship handbook, Anthony Servadio introduces thirteen fundamental principles that will help young men master their interpersonal relationships with women by learning how to appreciate the nature of women, fully comprehending their behavioral characteristics, and then building a relationship based on love and trust. Servadio utilizes extensive research and real-life examples to teach single men specifically how to:

– Develop self-awareness and repair a bruised ego

– Navigate through the first date and beyond

– Identify nurturing women seeking committed relationships

– Avoid different types of traps

– End an unhealthy relationship with dignity

How to Grow and Master Your Relationships: Thirteen Steps for Men is a practical guide that offers advice, tips, and empowerment strategies that will help men successfully navigate the evolving world of dating and find the woman of their dreams.
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Anthony Servadio holds bachelor, master, and PhD degrees in Science and Engineering. He served the military as a naval reserve officer for more than ten years, has traveled the world, and has been a professional educator for over twenty years. Anthony resides in Virginia.

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About Fly by Night:

Murder, mayhem, and a liberal dose of humor are part of this third Gracie Andersen mystery.

Environmental concerns ignite an ugly controversy in Gracie Andersen’s hometown. Add in the mysterious lights seen hovering in the night skies and it’s no wonder the folks of Deer Creek are on edge. Politicians and environmentalists, steeped in questionable motives, are converging and facing off in the small village. After violence erupts at a protest event, the local UFO fanatic discovers a body on his property. The killer can’t be an alien, but there are plenty of earthly suspects on kennel owner, Gracie Andersen’s list.

Haley, Gracie’s Labrador sniffs out some evidence that seems to lead to a dead end and Gracie’s annoying cousin unintentionally helps out in gathering up the suspect pool. What’s the real motive for murder? Is it politics? Money? Personal? Or all of the above?

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Growing up in rural Western New York where cows outnumber people fostered a love for the great outdoors and the magical world of books. A good book for me usually had a horse or a dog as the main character, or even better, a mystery to unravel. These books inspired writing my own tales of adventure in notebooks stashed under my bed.

Once marriage, raising two daughters, and a career in administration became priorities, writing faded into the distance. As a paralegal, administrative assistant, and manager, writing skills were honed on legal pleadings, policies, and all manner of business documents. Then an opportunity to finish my BS at Houghton College, NY came along in 1999. The research and term papers surprisingly got me excited about writing again.

Once our nest was empty, my husband, David and I left New York for sunnier skies and warmer weather in southeast Arizona. The high desert with its beautiful mountain views and independent spirit seemed to encourage risk taking. Since 2005, I’ve been writing for magazines and websites on a variety of topics. Throwing caution to the wind, the real fun began when the Gracie Andersen mystery series was conceived.

Gracie is a new kennel owner, attempting to reinvent herself after the death of her husband. She struggles socially and emotionally to find solid footing for her new life. Her hometown of Deer Creek is inhabited by some colorful characters who keep life interesting. Haley, Gracie’s Labrador supplies plenty of canine antics as the pair insert themselves into murder investigations and a few dangerous situations. Humor, a mystery, and a little romance are in each book.

Two other books were written in the midst of the Gracie series, a Christian novel following the lives of three estranged sisters, and a devotional book focused on gardening Scriptures.

Now that I’ve retired from the day job, more escapades with Gracie are planned, and a new suspense series which I hope to introduce soon.

I am a member of Sisters in Crime (national), Sisters in Crime – Tucson, Upper San Pedro Writers Group, and John 3:16 Author Network. I am a grateful recipient of two Poets and Writers grants. (2013 and 2015)

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About Blood Price:

Josaleene started out as a poor girl raised by her mother. Never having anything of her own growing up, she dreamed of one day meeting a rich Noble to take care of her. Desperate to change her ill-fated future, she carefully planned a way to get into one of their lavish parties with the hopes to meet one.

A Noble wasn’t just some rich human. A Noble was much different. They were a race of human creatures who were broodingly dark, beautiful and powerful. They all lived within an enormous palace under the peaceful rule of their leader, The Patriarch. To become a Noble, you had to be chosen and turned magically. And then leave all thoughts of a human existence behind.

Josaleene just wanted to be Chosen and turned, to live in the palace and never want for anything again. She did not expect to fall in love, to be loved in return, or to be thrown in the middle of an ages old war that threatened to wipe out all life.

Learning that Josaleene may have to sacrifice herself to save all life spurs her Noble lover, Dartein, into action, sending him racing across the land for answers to save her. Will he find what he needs to save their love? Or will they end up paying the ultimate Blood Price?

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Alicia grew up in a very small Pacific NorthWest town of 900 people with not much to do. She used books and music as an escape from boredom. She is also an accomplished Harley Davidson mechanic, (she graduated from the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute) and owned her own shop alongside her father in Phoenix, AZ for several years. After moving away from the motorcycle business, she picked up writing and always has many stories either in progress or in a long running list of ideas to write about. Many of her books are based on dreams she’s had, and are further inspired by other authors and current television shows. Favorite authors are Katherine Kerr, Terry Goodkind, R.A. Salvatore and George R. R. Martin.

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About How To Train Your Knight by Stella Marie Alden:

Only $2.99 and available on Kindle Unlimited

In the hours just before dawn, blasphemous curses echo throughout the stone manor. A knife clatters to the floor, and a feisty young widow is bound, blindfolded, and led to the marriage altar. The king couldn’t possibly have sanctioned this farce of a marriage, could he? After all, she alone transformed a few mud huts and starving serfs into a flourishing town, never once hesitating to pay generous taxes to his royal kingdom. Abandon her beloved people to be ruled by her new husband, an ignorant Templar knight? Never!

A murderous witch for a wife? The Beast of Thornhill finds himself in the middle of either a cruel jest or an evil conspiracy. After returning from the Holy wars, he accepts bestowment of a small parcel of land in return for saving King Edward’s life. But the reward comes with a warning regarding the estate’s mistress. Despite his insatiable attraction to the black-haired beauty, he allows her time to warm to him while observing her strange, forward-thinking ways. But when all is on the line, will he stand by her through the inquisition or will they both hang for her secrets?

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Stella Marie Alden loves Zumba, yoga, watercolor painting, and fixing up her house.
Her first book, ‘How to Train Your Knight’, won Romance Writers of America coveted Molly and Show me the Sparks Contests, and placed in three others. Truly remarkable, considering she’s only been writing for three years.
Growing up in Vermont, she loved to make up stories. Crayons fought each other over size and placement in their cardboard box and imaginary friends crowded the house. Her brother often complained. “Tell her no one’s here, Mother.”.
Her career paths have varied. She’s been a librarian, a classical clarinetist, recording studio engineer, broadcast electronics repairman, and now she architects software programs. She lives in Bergen County, NJ with her life-long hero and their two cats. Her two girls are grown but ever supportive. You go Mom!

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About In the Shadow of the Hill by Helen Forbes:

An elderly woman is found murdered in a block of flats in the Scottish Highlands. The investigation takes Detective Sergeant Joe Galbraith to the Hebridean island of Harris, a place where he spent his childhood, a place that he would rather forget. As he investigates the crime, a tragic story unfolds, exposing deeply buried secrets. The investigation takes on a more sinister aspect, that threatens the safety of Joe and his family. This story skilfully captures the intricacies and malevolence beneath the surface of the magically beautiful island. With flawed, but likable characters, and a wonderful sense of place, the story has an unexpected twist that leaves the reader reeling.

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Helen Forbes is a lawyer in her hometown of Inverness, in the Scottish Highlands. She has previously edited an award-winning community newspaper. Her published short stories have won awards nationally and internationally. With a keen interest in crime fiction and writing set in Scotland, she is now working on a second crime novel.

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About Flexible Demons by Kevin Gorman:

There are those of us who toil endlessly in obscurity for year upon year. Some will break out of their everyday doldrums and achieve a level of enormity reserved for a very special few. Still, others will fight until they have little left to offer. They strive on, convinced that the ride justifies their fate – however bleak. For Francis Kramer, the true cost of the chase may prove too much to handle.

While dealing with the steadfast ghosts of a troubled past, Kramer’s mind conspires to pull greatness from deep within the darker recesses of his soul. In the process, Frank soon finds that others have taken an interest in his work, however mysterious they may be.

A torturous, darkly humorous tale of mental anguish and the unyielding pull of addiction; the story tests the limits man will go to exercise the demons that may exist largely within our own hearts and subconscious minds.

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A known recluse, Kevin Gorman lives a quiet existence with his two feline companions, Ozzy and Agent Mulder, deep in the heart of Ohio. He can often be found at the lake and in the forest, as well as various other fleeting sanctuaries.

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About My Trip to the A&P: A Timeless Tale by R. Andrew Johnson:

Some say were just organic beings who are born, live, and die. Or is there more to us than meets the eye? Could our lives go beyond the grave and the ashes we leave?

The thought that our journey goes beyond our earthly lives is one humans have considered since we first walked upon the Earth.

My novel, one man’s journey in life, considers this question and more. The venture begins when Mr. Ray John heads to the A&P in his classic Edsel to purchase some items at the grocery store for a family barbecue. Before leaving, he opens the car door and invites you to come, too. There, he meets an unusual being who offers him a train ticket that could lead to the journey of a lifetime. His instructions are to go to an abandon railroad depot and be there by 4:00 P.M. that day. He must decide to stay or go.

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The author of My Trip to the A&P: A Timeless Tale, R Andrew Johnson, is an earthly time traveler just like you. As he moves through his life, he seeks answers to why were here and what’s our purpose. His journey began with his birth in El Paso, Texas many years ago. There were numerous steps, stops, and changes in his life along the way. His dad was in the military and it felt like he had castors on his feet, but his family roots are in Pennsylvania.

By the time he reached the eighth grade, he decided he wanted to be a teacher. He wished to impact youth in a positive way to improve the human condition. Today, he still embraces these ideals, but in a more realistic way. He now, as an aspiring writer, wants to write compelling novels and essays to move people, despite their heartaches, mistakes, and challenges, by reaching their hearts and minds so they can embrace their self-worth and find a worthy path in life filled with justice, dignity, and hope.

Mr. Johnson’s journey reached an impactful crescendo when an African American missionary knocked on his door, identified himself, and asked for donations for an orphanage in Mexico; and one more thing, an umbrella in case it rained. Befuddled by his second request, but moved by his genuineness, Andrew gave him what little cash he had and began to search for an umbrella with the help of his five-year old daughter. With regret, he told him he couldn’t find an umbrella. The man thanked him, turned and left, and stopped at the patio door and looked over his shoulder to give him a special message.

It never rained that day, but the three words he left this writer changed his life and the course of the novel he was writing.

Today, the author lives in Southern California where some say it never rains and the sun always shines. He lives with his wife Marianne and cat Mindy, has two daughters, Lindsay and Katherine, and a grandson Zachary who’s an avid t-ball player and loves to fish.

Mr. Johnson is a retired teacher who earned a master’s degree and taught in the public schools for 24 years.

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About Epic Achievements Against Incredible Odds by Steve McCurdy:

This is the fascinating the story of how a few great Americans, between 1930 and 1952, overcame incredible challenges to build some of the world’s most remarkable architectural wonders.

Drawing upon his impressive knowledge of American history, the author chronicles the country’s emergence in the Roaring Twenties as the world’s pre-eminent builder of great dams, bridges, and skyscrapers. He skillfully combines little-known back stories with vintage photographs to show how America’s architects, engineers and contractors, working with arcane technologies and slide rules, used innovation, ingenuity, and inspiration to build some of the world’s most extraordinary structures faster and better than they have been built before or since.

Mr. McCurdy’s narrative includes:

• Hoover Dam

In the depths of the Great Depression, a man from Maine named Frank Crowe assembled a rag-tag army of 5,000 unemployed men in the middle of the Mojave Desert. Working in conditions that were sometimes brutal, without the benefit of modern technologies, Crowe and his men not only built the world’s greatest dam, but they finished it under budget two years ahead of schedule.

• The Golden Gate Bridge

In his account of the building of this celebrated bridge, McCurdy tells the little-known back story of Charles Ellis. Fired by a boss jealous of his engineering genius, Ellis worked tirelessly behind the scenes, without pay or acknowledgement, to write the bid specifications for every single component of the bridge. Although he is now regarded as the father of the bridge, Ellis received no recognition during his lifetime.

• The Empire State Building

Paul Starrett was an organizational genius, and is often referred to as the father of the American skyscraper. McCurdy tells the remarkable story of how, in 1931, Starrett built the Empire State Building from ribbon cutting to completion in the astonishing time of 391 days, a record which has never been challenged and which amazes structural engineers to this day.

• The Pentagon

Prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, 40,000 War Department personnel in Washington DC were spread out among 22 separate buildings. One man was given the task of bringing them all together under one roof. Less than eight months after he broke ground, Brehon Burke Somervell was moving employees into the world’s largest building, the 6.6 million square foot Pentagon.

• The SS United States

When he was eight years old, William Francis Gibbs began dreaming of building the world’s greatest ocean liner. Fifty-eight years later, on May 14, 1952, Gibbs guided his thousand foot long dream ship into open waters. With the greatest power to weight ratio ever achieved in any passenger vessel, the SS United States broke the transatlantic crossing speed record by 10 hours on her maiden voyage.

In the second half of Epic Achievements Against Incredible Odds, the author carefully traces the country’s post-war decline as the world’s great builder, and identifies and analyzes the causes of its slide. McCurdy ends his book with a frank and compelling assessment of how, when and whether, the United States will ever bounce back and re-establish its supremacy as the world’s master builder of architectural icons.

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Author Bio:
Steve McCurdy was born in Detroit in 1943, and spent his formative years in a small town in Northern Iowa. After graduating from the University of Northern Colorado in 1966 he spent 10 years working as a financial officer for NYSE companies. In 1977 Mr. McCurdy left the corporate treadmill and established himself as a consultant to small businesses seeking investment capital for start-up or expansion. Steve wrote more than 200 business plans and helped entrepreneurs raise millions of dollars of capital over a thirty-year career.

Today Steve writes passionately about how government excess stifles personal freedom and individual enterprise. He also has a lifelong love of American History, and enjoys researching and writing about the American story, particularly the revolutionary period and the early twentieth century.

Steve is now retired and lives in Tennessee.

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