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1. kNewspapers: A Novel About Love and Citizen Journalism
   K. Paul Mallasch considers himself a journalist, poet, and pilgrim - not necessarily in that order. He's been a poet since the time he could write, served seven years at a newspaper (Gannett owned), and has been committing acts of journalism on his own since 2005.
2. Age of the Aura, Phase I: Champions of Power
   Samuel is an American-born child of Nigerian immigrants with a unique upbringing. His various influences in martial arts, movies, television, and literature over the years have helped him develop his story, Age of the Aura. With his different perspective, Samuel's hope is to bring an original science fiction tale to those that enjoy the genre.
3. Highland Gals by Kate Taylor & Jeffrey Underwood
   Kate Taylor and Jeffrey Underwood met online and found that their collaborative interests meshed splendidly and Highland Gals is an example of that blending of gusto for writing that they certainly both have. Their books are written through texting and email only. They communicate over the course of each day, sending ideas, assignments and much support for one another. Being three thousand miles apart is no deterrent to the creative bond that Kate and Jeff share. Kate Taylor has award winning history working in Activities in long term care and is a Licensed Nursing Assistant as well. Highland Gals becomes one of an expanding library of serious efforts at writing as her first work is entitled The Pink Eraser. She has contributed to books in the Activities profession. Kate resides in the small town of Jaffrey, New Hampshire. She has much in the way of writing to share. She hopes that all who read this tale of fiction will want for more. Jeffrey Underwood graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in psychology. Though he has practiced as a Registered Nurse for many years, he comes from a family of published authors. His first published work was The Forbidden Tome; Hansel and Gretel’s True Tale. His second was entitled Lethal Assumed; Lost Tome Found. Three more books in the Entity Saga, written dually, fall under his and coauthor Kate Taylor’s rubric. He currently resides in Mountlake Terrace, Washington, a suburb of Seattle and again hopes that those who read recently published, Eyes of a Pagan Queen and White Scream also co-written with Kate Taylor, will relish the brand new characters and plot in what could very well develop into a brand new sag
4. Shooting Stars and Other Deadly Things (Carrie Carlin Mysteries – Book Three)
   I was one of those kids who read under the covers with a flashlight when I was supposed to be sleeping. I often hid in a closet with the latest Nancy Drew when I was supposed to be dusting the furniture. In the fourth grade I gave a book report on a non-existent (except in my own mind) mystery series, called the Jean Beacon series, and got away with it. I used to bring home stray cats and once, after reading “Lassie,” I stole a neighbor’s Collie. I hated housework (still do) and was somewhat of a trial to my mother, but I must on occasion, have done something good because I had a friend who once told me it would be pretty lonely up in heaven with just me and George Washington. (I realize she didn’t mean it as a compliment and I forget what I did that prompted her to say it, but it must have been deserving of praise.) I was a very good English student and a not-so-good Math student. I had a Trigonometry teacher who told me I would never, as had my sister and brother, go to Cornell. I didn’t. I did go to Carnegie Mellon. As a “dramat” (drama major,) I developed a love of acting and learned to appreciate theater of all kinds. After graduation, I married and embarked on an acting career that included off-Broadway, summer stock, TV, films, and a road company tour of the NATO bases in Europe -- none of which made me famous, but all of which turned out to be grist for the writing career that was to come. Finding myself suddenly single again, I began a career as a biofeedback practitioner. Itching to do someone in, I found the pen to be mightier than the sword; thus was born the “Other Deadly Things” series which deals with the murderously wacky world of divorce where biofeedback stress-reduction is the order of the day. Becoming who I am today has been a long trial and error process. It included raising three great sons, a painful divorce, and a risky move across country to begin a new life with an extraordinary new man. Writing for me is just another journey into unknown territory. “If you like lovable, dysfunctional characters and a story that includes mayhem and murder, then you’ll be mad about this series.” - Old Book Barn Gazette
5. The Mediterranean Diet Recipe Book – Gracie’s Guide to Healthy Meals By Mike Angarola
   Mike Angarola - Former owner of an Italian Specialty shop named for his mom. Mike called his shop Gracie's Ravioli and highlighted many of the special dinners, sauces and ingredients she used to make each and every meal unique. After closing the shop a few years ago he continued with his mom's legacy by sharing many of her secret recipes on the internet. Most recently he has started putting together a series of eBooks starting with "7 Days of Italian Cooking - Gracie's Guide to Basic Italian Meals," now available on Amazon Kindle - (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A3KOD00), and” Gracie's Christmas Eve Recipe Book - Night of the Seven Fishes” - (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ALJ0AC8). The newest eBook in the collection; “The Mediterranean Diet – Gracie’s Guide to Healthy Meals” is now available at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CRJEZ6W These books not only include some great recipes, but give an amusing look into what it was like to grow up in an Italian household shared with Sicilian grandparents Mike also publishes a weekly blog site dedicated to the Italian or Mediterranean lifestyle. Please stop by www.GraciesRavioli.com and check out his latest wine recommendations, recipes or tips on eating healthy Mediterranean foods.