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1. Sonny Preyer – A Fairy Tale of a Different Kind Vol. 1 by Bridgette Hayden - 2013-01-27 20:55:53-05
   Forty-three year-old Bridgette Hayden is the author of Sonny Preyer. She resides in Tennessee, printing and promoting her novels herself. Of the criticism that self-publishers have encountered from traditionally published authors, she says, "We're not lazy. Self published authors have to wear a lot of hats and learn a lot of skills and don't have the luxury of sitting back and having the printing, marketing and promoting strategies, done for them. Call us anything but lazy. It's just that this digital age gives us the resources to make decisions for ourselves, maintaining our creative independence. What artist wouldn’t want that? Are there pitfalls? Yes. Does being traditionally published by seeking agents and contracts, guarantee quality? No. I’ve read too much crap from major publishing houses and gotten fed up with the process. So what do you do if mainstream publishers aren’t publishing what you want to read? You do it your damn self. That’s just practical.” There may be glory is being an old-fashioned, ‘the-chosen-one’ author. But for Hayden, there’s also glory in rolling up your sleeves and building your dream with your own bricks and mortar. To each their own. "Why tear someone down for not following your path? We should support each other. " Only recently, has she allowed volume one of the Sonny Preyer saga to become available on Amazon's Kindle platform. "I fought it for a while. My books are my babies and I didn't want any fine print to come between me and my publishing rights. But the fear of letting go started to get in the way of progress with my current project, so I just let go." The other two volumes are located at her site, sonnypreyer.com. Hayden first decided to test the appeal of Sonny Preyer in 2oo6, by making portions of it available on her blog. After a favorable response and reader support, she then dusted off her web design skills and devoted a site entirely to the saga. After struggling with software challenges, she realized that she would have to find a way to economically provide readers with printed copies of the novel, effectively untying them from special programs or devices altogether. Research and an old love of crafts, convinced her to tackle the task herself. “I’ve figured out a away to print at the lowest cost possible to supply a modest demand for my books. And I’ve developed a fascination with book-binding over the years, so why not? It’s become a hobby of sorts, being able to print and bind on the small scale that I do. I don’t make a lot of money, but I do get to live my dream of writing the novels I love and supplying responsive readers with them.” The next and fourth installment of the Sonny Preyer saga, titled Summons, is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2013.
   
2. Dry Tortugas by AFN Clarke - 2013-01-28 01:11:18-05
   AFN Clarke is the bestselling author of the nonfiction book CONTACT which was serialized in a British national newspaper and made into an award winning film by BBCTV. He also writes fiction of various genres. He's lived all over the world, served in the British army, had a near death experience, lost half his insides and recovered from the physical and emotional traumas of war. A proud father of four daughters, writer, pilot, race car driver, screen writer, he also loves to sail, listen to opera, cook gourmet meals, drink red wine, read good books, have heated discussions and travel off the beaten path. His books are rich with his own past and present experiences, giving them a greater immediacy, depth and realism, even in his flights of fantasy. Writing mainly fiction these days, he tends to favor books about the challenges of human relationships, topical and politically charged thrillers, suspense and intrigue, and humorous satire. Despite life's setbacks, he's an optimist at heart and still believes in the overwhelming power of love and of the human spirit.
   
3. HOW TO DISCOVER YOURSELF 6 EXAMPLES by S . Roystone Neverson - 2013-01-28 02:47:18-05
   S. Roystone Neverson retired at age 60, as Regional Director in the Caribbean, for the London based Commonwealth Secretariat. He began a new career as a writer and internet marketer. He is the author of 3 traditionally published books – Godism Discovering the Power to Live, Vital Force the Path to Your Power, and Oil in My Lamp. He also authored 4 eBooks published by Amazon. They are Life without Stress, Anxiety and Panic Attacks Don’t Worry Heal Yourself without Medication, A Life without Stress and How to Discover Yourself 6 Examples. S. Roystone Neverson is an Advisor on Self-Improvement/Personal Development and on Stress Free Living (4 books on the subject) and Advisor on Healthful Living after 70. He helps people to be healthy, vigorous and happy as he is after 70. As the winner in a life and death battle with super high cholesterol levels, S. Roystone Neverson is a strong advocate for lifestyle changes and natural foods. At 44, his doctor warned him to walk slowly up the stairs or he may not get to the top. His bad cholesterol level was sky high. He retired healthy, happy and strong because he learned to create miracles in his life. They are what he calls, ‘My Miracles.’ You too can create miracles in your life. This author is a specialist in non-formal education, having organized such activities for the Commonwealth Secretariat at their regional centers in the Caribbean, India and South East Asia, in countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and also in New Zealand and other South Pacific countries.