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SAGE by Jessica Caryn  

Sage-ebookAbout SAGE by Jessica Caryn

Sage is a retired jewel thief. She left the criminal lifestyle and her ex Ramsey behind in New Orleans. She moved to Oklahoma and had a nice little cottage in the mountains. Sage finally had the normal life she wanted. It came to an end when her brother called. Billy stole from the wrong people. She came with the money but it wasn’t enough. Her ex was there. Sage hadn’t seen Ramsey in almost two years. She missed the late night slow rides and sex until after sunrise. She wanted him still. But this wasn’t about why she left Ramsey. It was about all of them. They were criminals. She knew the past would come and when it did, she could fess up or give the devil his due.

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Author Bio:
Adult Fiction Writer.
My reads are raw uncensored rips.
I’m heavy on character depth and dialogue.
I twist story and plot with thought and action.
My inspirations { creative impulses} are:
Music {lyrics & melodies} & Cinema / Film {character depth & dialogue}
Tainted Sweetheart – I can be shy , super sweet, and I like to curse. {that’s complicated.}
When I’m fascinated with someone or something it’s hard for me to stop talking.



Riding with a Real Nigga by Chanel Q  

RidingWithARealNigga-v01About Riding with a Real Nigga by Chanel Q

Keisha’s been to hell and back and it looks like her ride’s just starting. Running from an ex who almost put her in her grave, she thinks she has finally found the right man for her. Ty takes care of her and she’s grateful for it. But Ty’s not all he seems and what he hides can be the undoing of them both.

Working for one of the most powerful druglords in the city, Ty’s getting messed up in stuff that there’s no easy way out of. His love for the ladies goes far beyond his love for his bae and when he finds himself in bed with Keisha’s best friend Briana, things start getting really messed up.

With Briana pregnant, Ty’s boss Zeak treating him like scum for no good reason all of a sudden, it’s up to Germaine, Ty’s best friend, to sort this mess out. Germaine however has eyes for only one woman – Keisha, and he would do anything to keep her safe. Unlike Ty, he knows a good woman when he sees it.

With Chicago going up in flames around Keisha, her man cheating on her with her best friend and her ex just a step behind her, can this good girl turn bad at the right time or will her past catch up with her first? And will love find a way or is Chicago too cold for two hot hearts?

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If you want to have a chat with Chanel, you can hit her up on authorchanelq@gmail.com or drop her a note on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorchanelq/



From Headless Chicken to Golden Goose by Author Bob Voermans and Neeta Maharaj  

From-headless-chicken-to-golden-goose-webAbout From Headless Chicken to Golden Goose by Author Bob Voermans and Neeta Maharaj:

Are you LIVING the LIFE you want to LIVE?

Do you wish to have a more fulfilling, meaningful yet successful life, doing what comes natural to you? Then this book is meant for you!

Through six powerful life change and transformation steps, Bob Voermans shows you how to change your life from a headless chicken, who runs around aimlessly, to the golden goose who lives a life of purpose, meaning and abundance.

It will guide you step-by-step out of the daily struggle, from unfulfilling work or jobless, to successfully start your own business. A green and social business that will express your inside calling and (financially) supports the life you desire.

Praise for the Book
“This book is a great step by step guide to get started on a more fulfilling life. It shows you how to discover your strengths and passion and turn it into a successful business” – JANET BRAY ATTWOOD, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of “The Passion Test” and “YourHidden Riches”.

“If your life is flat, or you are starting out in life wanting to live a meaningful life for yourself and humanity, I urge you to read this book more than once” – ALLAN SAVORY, Founder of Holistic Management and President of the Savory Institute.

“From Headless Chicken to Golden Goose will put you on a powerful path to discover your strengths, passion and purpose. This inspiring and practical book will help you find your unique Golden Egg Business Idea that expresses your deepest inner calling” – MARCI SHIMOFF, #1 New York Times Best Selling Author of “Happy for No Reason”,”Love for No Reason” and “Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul”.

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Author Bio:
Bob Voermans
Bob started, ran and sold a number of businesses in the Spa and Wellness industry. He opened sales channels, negotiated contracts and setup distribution networks with companies in Europe, China and other parts of Asia. He launched a national wellness gift voucher in the Netherlands that was voted gift card of the year in the category, Wellness & Beauty.

Bob holds certifications in sustainable and regenerative design for land, site and business development, such as Holistic management, Permaculture and Keyline design.

Neeta Maharaj
Neeta is an internationally known Intuitive and Transformational coach, Author, Motivational Speaker and Teacher. An engineer for ten years, Neeta left her prestigious job at an Oil and Gas company to follow her passion of empowering people to de-construct incoherent belief systems and live the life they always dreamt off. Her website can be found at www.neetamaharaj.com

 



Mystery of the Old Skull  

Old-SkullAbout Mystery of the Old Skull:

ABOUT THIS BOOK For the Young Adult/Teen Readers!
Mystery of the Old Skull is the first in a series to be known as a R.E.A.L. Book. R.E.A.L. Books give readers an opportunity to Read and Enjoy the story while learning valuable information at the same time.

Mystery of the Old Skull is written with a nod to the old Nancy Drew / Hardy Boys books. Embedded within the text are words appearing in bold print. These highlighted words refer to topics that are explained in depth by Christopher Jordan, M.D. at the end of the book in the section titled, “Dr. Jordan’s Science Notes.” Dr. Jordan’s explanations not only make the story more realistic but also gives the reader solid information and skills to use in their own real life experiences.

A school project goes horribly wrong opening a series of events filled with mystery, suspense and adventure for two siblings and their cousins. Their discovery down at the Choctaw Creek renews interest in an old legend and sets in motion some challenging and frightening challenges for the group and their families.

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Marilyn Ratzlaff Marilyn is a professional writer with over 18 years’ experience in the publishing industry. She and her associates provided all of the pre-press services for over 95 books published by a small publishing company in Florida. These services included writing, editing, typesetting, and cover and interior book design. Marilyn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Radio/TV from Oklahoma State University and a Master of Arts degree in English with emphasis in Creative Writing from the University of Central Oklahoma.

Christopher Jordan, MD Dr. Christopher Jordan is an orthopedic surgeon in Midwest City, Oklahoma and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Bone and Joint Hospital and Midwest Regional Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and has been in practice for 42 years. He is one of 33 doctors at Bone and Joint Hospital and one of 7 at Midwest Regional Medical Center who specialize in Orthopedic Surgery.



Hard Rock  

HardRockCoverSMALLAbout Hard Rock:

Private Investigator John Rockne is hot on the trail of a contract killer. The hitman’s bloody trail leads directly back to Rockne’s own haunted past. In this nonstop story of action and suspense, one man’s quest for redemption leads to a final, explosive secret.

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Author Bio:
Dan Ames an international bestselling author and winner of the Independent Book Award for Crime Fiction. He lives in Detroit, Michigan.

 



Missing Children  

Missing-Children-High-ResolutionAbout Missing Children:

Missing Children is a bittersweet tale of friendship, Alzheimer’s, and quilting.

What do you do with fabric scraps? You make a quilt. Memories are the scraps of life. Louise’s memories are missing because of Alzheimer’s. After being moved to a nursing home, her family donates Louise’s fabric to her old quilting bee.

Hannah and the ladies of the quilting bee are happy to have the fabric but have mixed feelings over the nursing home. Before they can make quilts in honor of Louise they must sort through the tension and mixed emotions. Hannah must also deal with past regrets and memories of her grandmother who died with Alzheimer’s.

Can Hannah forgive herself for past mistakes? Can the close knit group put feelings aside long enough to make a memory quilt for Louise?
Experience the laughter and tears as Hannah and her friends deal with the tragedy of Alzheimer’s and the healing art of quilting.

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Author Bio:
Caren Rich grew up in a small Alabama town. The swamps and bayous have fueled her imagination and inspired her writing. Her short stories may cross genres but they are rooted in the history and culture of the South. Caren’s favorite holiday is Christmas, which has greatly influenced her writing. She enjoys reading mysteries, epic fantasy, and always makes time for a good fairy tale. Her favorite super hero is Rogue from the X-Men. Caren lives on the coast with her husband and two daughters. All three are a constant source of inspiration.



COAL BLOODED  

COAL-BLOODEDAbout COAL BLOODED:

For more than 150 years, coal has been utilized as the primary fuel source for power generation, in the United States, and coal remains the dominant fuel source for providing electricity, in emerging economies.

Of the three major hydrocarbons, coal’s dominance began in the mid 1800’s, with the dawn of the industrial revolution. Coal reigned supreme, as it was utilized for fueling furnaces, and steam engines. As the global population continued to rise rapidly throughout the 20th century, and as global domestic product, (GDP), grew exponentially, coal use has also expanded significantly. From 1970 through 2012, global coal consumption increased by more than 350 percent, to over 7.6 billion tons.

Coal has been the subject of much controversy, as the natural resource is a major pollutant, and has had disastrous impacts upon human health. In addition, the coal industry has been tarnished as thousands of workers have perished, due to dangerous working conditions, and due to a lack of safety regulations. Despite these factors, coal remains an attractive natural resource, as it remains a reliable, abundant, and very cheap fuel source.

Natural gas is replacing coal as the fossil fuel of choice for generating electricity, and also to serve as a backup source for intermittent renewable generation.

For many coal miners, coal has been their lifeblood for generations. This has all changed as the Shale Gas Revolution has taken hold and as environmental regulations have declared war on coal. Regardless, for the thousands of dedicated coal miners in the United States, coal will always run through their veins, and they will always remain COAL BLOODED.

COAL BLOODED will describe the decline of coal in the United States, and will also highlight U.S. utilities, which are investing billions into natural gas and renewable energy sources.

Some of the major topics within COAL BLOODED, include:

• Coal’s decline in the U.S.
• Clean coal
• Coal thriving internationally
• The Shale Gas Revolution
• Potential fracking dangers
• Major U.S. legislation passed to reduce pollution
• Major U.S. utilities investing billions into natural gas and renewable energy sources

I have utilized over 50 sources for this eBook, some of which include, the U.S. Energy Information Administration, The World Coal Association, articles from Reuters and Bloomberg, and several annual reports.

COAL BLOODED will be free, on Amazon, until May 9th. Afterwards, COAL BLOODED will be available, on Amazon, for 99 cents.

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Author Bio:
Vincent J. Lentini is an energy analyst for BMI Research, and is also an Energy Council Member for Gerson Lehrman Group. Vince has held several positions throughout the financial services industry, including positions at: Citibank, Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan Chase, Toronto Dominion, and AXA-Equitable. Vince holds a BBA from Hofstra University and an MBA from Long Island University, and is the author of 9 eBooks, which include:

The Global Crude Oil Addiction
Canada Will Emerge As An Energy Superpower
Renewable Energy’s Impact Upon Hydrocarbon Dominance
The Shale Gas Revolution
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LATINO HEAT
CHINA’S CATACLYSM
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Full Bloom by A.C. Virden  

full_bloom_kdpcoverAbout Full Bloom by A.C. Virden:

With the imminent threat of Rachael’s return, Breanna and the others live half-lives – constantly on the lookout and seldom dropping their guard. Being hunted for her power convinces Breanna that it’s time to hone her abilities to protect herself. But will that be enough to shield her from Sebastian’s betrayal? Breanna discovers there is more to Sebastian’s past than he’s led her to believe. Just when she thinks she’s learned all of his secrets, another one unfolds. At what point will she decide enough is enough?

Thrown into the path of a mysterious stranger, Breanna struggles with which road to follow – the one leading back to the man she loves or the one heading into a future unknown. Is there hope left between her and Sebastian? Or has she made a mistake in trusting her new friend? Though Breanna’s powers have grown stronger, she quickly discovers their limits. Imprisoned and isolated from nature and the source of her strength, no one but Sebastian can save her now.

Full Bloom is the second volume of the Flower Child saga. It is available for pre-order and will be released on May 20th, 2016. Flower Child is available on Amazon now in both eBook and paperback formats.

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Author Bio:
A.C. Virden is an independent author of the Flower Child saga with her first book, Flower Child, released in October 2015 and Full Bloom releasing on May 20th, 2016. When she’s not living vicariously through the characters in her books, she works as a web developer. And, when she’s not writing adventures and romance, she’s in her kitchen baking or in her workshop creating – dreaming up new adventures and romance.

Ms. Virden lives in Arizona on five acres with her husband, two horses, and feisty cat. In addition to writing, she loves reading new books, especially when she can see herself in the character’s world. Anything that stimulates her imagination is like food for her soul.



Rise of The Iron Eagle: The Iron Eagle Series Book One by Roy A. Teel Jr.  

mhb_About Rise of The Iron Eagle: The Iron Eagle Series Book One by Roy A. Teel Jr.

When justice feels unjust, it’s hardly fair for a killer to live a long life on death row. “Rise of the Iron Eagle: The Iron Eagle Series Book One” gives readers a surprising anti-hero in the form of a vigilante killer. While the guilty beg his mercy, the Eagle extracts justice and, himself, becomes hunted … but should he be?

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Detective Jim O’Brian and FBI Profiler Special Agent Steve Hoffman are hunting for a brutal serial killer; however, this case defies the profiling rules both men have been trained to detect. “The Iron Eagle” appears to only hunt and capture serial killers. Time is of the essence as with each passing day “The Eagle” gets more brazen. The deeper O’Brian and Hoffman dig into profiling the killer, the more they realize that this is more than a race against time – it’s a race laden with the realization that the killer may be one of their own.

From the inside flap:

The city of Los Angeles is no stranger to violence. It has both a colorful and grotesque history with it. Sheriff’s Homicide Detective Jim O’Brian and FBI Profiler Special Agent Steve Hoffman are also no strangers to the violence of the sprawling metropolis, but in the past decade something has changed. There’s a serial killer preying on other serial killers – some known by law enforcement, others well off radar. “The Iron Eagle,” a vigilante, extracts vengeance for the victims of Los Angeles’ serial killers. His methods are meticulous and his killings brutal. With each passing day, “The Iron Eagle” moves with impunity through the streets of Los Angeles in search of his prey. O’Brian and Hoffman create an elite task force with the sole purpose of catching “The Eagle” and bringing him to justice. But the deeper they delve, the more apparent it is that he may very well be one of their own. As the two men stare into the abyss of their search, the eyes of “The Iron Eagle” stare back.

***Content Warning: While the Iron Eagle Series can be read out of order as a stand-alone book the reader should be advised that backgrounds and details of the characters may be confusing if readers choose to do so. The Iron Eagle Crime novel series contains mature subject matter, graphic violence, sexual content, language, torture and other scenes that may be disturbing to sensitive readers. This series is not intended for anyone under the age of eighteen, reader discretion is advised.***

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On May 11, 1995, at 30, Roy’s life was irrevocably changed. After walking into the hospital, he was admitted and later received the worst possible diagnosis – Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. His doctors gave him two years to live, and he left the hospital in a wheelchair. Roy, not one for giving up, and having a, then, three-year-old daughter and an 11-year-old son, went immediately into human subjects research at UCLA and spent 12 years (1995-2007) as a human research subject. His experience gave him a unique look behind the scenes of medicine and the processes that are required to get drugs through the research chain, from the animal research phase to using those drugs in humans in clinical trials, and, if successful, on to the FDA for approval. Roy participated in four major experimental drug trials, and one of those ended up giving him thyroid cancer, which was diagnosed in January 2001.

Life as a Survivor

Roy is a proud cancer survivor and has refused to let MS define his life. His dedication to his work and to human subject research both inspired his writing as well as showed the real human condition when laid bare. As an author, Roy A. Teel Jr. is very diverse, and his works include both fiction and nonfiction. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Ministerial Studies through Berean University of the Assemblies of God then went on to earn doctorates of Divinity and Biblical Studies through ULC Ministries.

Nonfiction

Roy’s first nonfiction book, The Way, The Truth, and The Lies: How the Gospels Mislead Christians about Jesus’ True Message, was published in 2005 and is taught in both religious and secular universities in the U.S. and abroad. Against The Grain: The American Mega-Church and its Culture of Control was published in 2008. This second book reveals the unflattering true faces of the “Goliaths of God” and shows religion and churches for what they really are – businesses – very, very lucrative and influential businesses involved in many facets of American society.

Short Fiction

In 2008, Roy published a collection of short stories titled, Light of Darkness: Dialogues in Death. These collected stories were inspired by both his difficult and troubled childhood as well as his years in clinical trials. He met and knew many people, many whom lost the battle due to natural causes, or in some cases, by their own hand, that he felt compelled to fictionalize and share their stories.

Novel-length Fiction

In 2013, Roy released his first novel, And God Laughed, a neoplatonic dialogue between one man and God. Although now a secular humanist, Roy believes in God but rejects all religions as man’s folly and wrote a fictional narrative about a relationship with God outside of religion.

Current Project

In 2014, Roy began publishing his latest and largest project – a 30-book geographically-centered hard boiled, mystery, suspense, thriller crime series: “The Iron Eagle Series.” The main character, a former Marine Corps Black Operative turned rogue FBI agent, hunts serial killers in Los Angeles. Each novel addresses different subjects, and while fiction, all titles deal with real world subject matter. “The Iron Eagle Series” is not about things that can’t hurt you. What happens in these novels can happen to any one of us if we let our guard down and/or are in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Life as an Author

After battling Multiple Sclerosis for nearly 16 years, Roy began devoting his energies and passions to the full-time art of storytelling. Although he is no longer able to work in a high stress executive environment, his life has taken on a new mission: to inform and entertain. His disability has brought with it an unforeseen blessing. He can finally take medications to alleviate some of the pain from his MS and focus on the pleasures of character creation and the joys of putting words to paper.



Deeper by Kathleen Duhamel  

Pageflex Persona [document: PRS0000040_00070]About Deeper by Kathleen Duhamel

Secrets of the past seldom stay buried forever…
Now married to the love of her life, landscape artist Claire Martin’s peaceful world is rocked by an unexpected revelation that crushes her dreams of the future and causes her to question everything she thought she knew about her famous husband, legendary singer Robert Silver of the band Deep Blue.
Although Robert is now clean and sober, and embarking on a new opportunity with his musical partner Art Hoffman, the consequences of one night long ago fracture his family and threaten his marriage to the woman who loves him like no one else.
Will love survive, or will career pressures, family turmoil and the ever-present specter of the paparazzi destroy their new life together?

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Kathleen Duhamel wrote and illustrated her first short story at the age of eight, and has been writing something ever since. Her love of the written word continued throughout her varied career as a newspaper journalist and editor, public relations executive, freelance travel writer and owner/operator of two small businesses. A native of Texas, she spent most of her adult life in Colorado before relocating to Virginia in 2014, where she lives with her husband, a standard poodle and a geriatric cat. She is a lifelong devotee of rock and soul music, contemporary art and pop culture



Music Healing in a World Full of Sound by Christina Borchers  

final-versioncoverAbout Music Healing in a World Full of Sound by Christina Borchers

How does sound impact your brain? And how can we use music to gain wholeness in ways that pharmaceutical medicine is limited?

In this fusion between music and science, pianist turned pharmacology and toxicology scientist, Christina Borchers, guides us through the powerful intersection of the two fields. The body is naturally capable of self-regulation and healing. Music therapy activates our own pathways to begin working. Drawing upon breakthrough studies in music therapy along with music history, Borchers exposes:

• How sound is the most dominant of the senses
• That there are two forms of music: the music of playing and the music of listening
• Why we get excited by songs from our childhood
• How to form intimate connections within the community
• What music therapy can teach us about ourselves

There is no question that music is an emotional companion in all stages of our lives. Whether you are already a performer or just a lover of music, Borchers’ Music Healing in a World Full of Sound will help you to find your unique relationship with sound.

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Christina Borchers is currently a Research Associate at Boonshoft School of Medicine’s Pharmacology & Toxicology Department. She graduated from New York University with a B.A. in Music, along with minors in Chemistry and Physics. She later was awarded her M.S. in Biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University. Christina has the unique experience of being both a musician and a scientist. From the age of four, she cultivated a passion for piano. She has competed in annual Guild and Federation competitions, culminating with Unanimous Superior ratings in the highest level of competition from the American Music Association. She later became a violist in the NYU Community Orchestra for three years. They held concerts open to the Manhattan community and performed at HBO events, such as the Game of Thrones premiere. She is also known for her original compositions, two of which were performed in concerts in NYC, along with a movie soundtrack which won in the Tisch 48 Film Festival.

Christina has been monumental in the healthcare field, testifying at the Ohio State Congressional House on behalf of House Bill 60, which requires certain nutritional guidelines for foods being sold at schools, and later for Ohio Senate Bill 210. She has published abstracts, papers, and healthcare articles in scientific journals.

Her interests were bridged when interning and taking courses in Music Therapy at the Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Clinic and NYU. She will begin medical school in 2016, and hopes to combine her thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical medicines and music therapy techniques to better treat patients.

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