Will the colonies lose everything they fought for?
Confronted with economic collapse and near anarchy, who can save the
union?
Will freedom just be a new tyranny?
Three destitute young men must find their fortunes amidst squabbling
colonies that can’t determine how to govern. They can barely feed and
clothe themselves, with virtually no money to be found anywhere, in addition
to having to face bad weather, epidemics, thieves, and cut-throats
confronting them at every turn. Will competing parties with fears of
monarchy and fears of anarchy ever be able to compromise enough to develop a
stable nation in which our young men can flourish?
REVIEW
We need more books like this for our younger generation. It's full of wonderful historical elements, with fiction flare. It shows trials and conflict and teaches our youth important lessons. It's well written and the historical aspect was well researched and well portrayed. Truly enjoyed it!
About the Author
Growing up in Boston, and living in four countries in Europe over 25 years,
gave Dr. Saunders a desire to know and share the history that has shaped the
world we live in today. He is excited to share how similar the founding
concerns and events of our country are to what we are experiencing
today.
The 4 pillars that helped me feel more confident and sexy in my postpartum body than I ever have before. Also, the emotional and soul bits that must be in place in order for the higher led journey to make it’s way in the physical and manifest positive results.
REVIEW Sometimes it's not your body alone, it's your outlook. This is a great read, it's helpful and mind-opening. Has great tips, without saying eat this, not that. Do this, not that... work out this much, etc.
About the Author
Dr. Nadia Rizzo, ND is a naturopathic doctor who is best known in her professional and personal community for her outgoing personality, dedication to helping others, and problem solving abilities through life's issues.
In 2019, Dr. Rizzo, ND published her first book "Eat Your Way Sexy". The book was written as a straightforward guide for women - it provides soul-filled insight to losing weight and dealing with the deeper issues that lay beneath the weight loss journey and self-confidence building.
Born and raised in Windsor, Ontario, Dr. Nadia Rizzo, ND graduated from the University of Windsor in 2011 where she completed a thesis in psychology that revolved around the connections between lifestyle factors, stress and health.
Nadia then went on to attend the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine from which she graduated from in 2015. She completed her licensing exams, mid pregnancy in 2016.
Dr. Nadia Rizzo, ND is a thriving naturopathic doctor who focuses on understanding her clients as a "whole being". Clients come to her with roadblocks of all sizes which she helps them overcome by implementing gradual changes that make a difference to their entire persona.
By resolving problems from a comprehensive and inclusive perspective, true transformation can occur - allowing the clients to feel wholesome and intact. As Nadia says, "Nothing exists in isolation, nothing".
"Eat Your Way Sexy" is available for purchase online at Chapters Indigo, Barnes and Noble, Amazon and Walmart.com
Incarnate Number Seven, a cybernetically enhanced young woman with no
memories and only a basic operating system, awakens to a devastated world
painted in blood, desperation, and genocide. Guided only by a moody
artificial intelligence program and scattered digital memories into the
past, Seven must traverse the perilous Gateway region, fighting past its
savage inhabitants and monsters to learn who she was and what happened to
her world. Maybe, if she’s lucky, she’ll even save what’s
left of humanity in the process…
REVIEW An imaginative and brilliant world created by Wilder Page. I felt engulfed in the story from the get-go. There are lots of intricate moving pieces and it takes some time to understand, but once you are up to speed each and every one are valid. Different creatures and a different world, action and conflict, fast moving and full of dilemmas. Wonderfully written and leaves you wanting more from the world! A great mix of Science Fiction and Dystopian.
About the Author
Wilder Page loves science fiction, cyberpunk, dystopian, and
post-apocalyptic worlds. Especially those with stories where the personal
stakes are high, and the costs of failure are very real. But he also
believes in the triumph of the human spirit, and whether the future will be
grim or bright, well… that’s a choice each of us has to make
for ourselves. When Wilder’s not writing or daydreaming he spends the
rest of his time running, traveling with his wife and best friend, or
playing video games with his two amazing little kiddos!
Although her origins are in Nocedo del Valle, an agricultural village in
Orense, a province of Galicia, Spain, Blanca De La Rosa was born in the
Dominican Republic in the bosom of a humble family. But fate had something
else in store for her.
Pursuing a Better Tomorrow is not just a novel that portrays the history of
three generations, but rather an inspiring cross-generational journey from
Spain to the United States. The novel details a historical overview and the
ideologies of each era where the characters portray the strength of
character required to achieve a better tomorrow given the twists, turns, and
synchronistic events that shaped their lives.
De La Rosa candidly shares her coming-of-age story of self-discovery as she
transitioned from New York City’s projects to corporate America,
detailing her personal and professional journey.
This great novel will inspire you to believe in your abilities, dare to
dream, and reach for your goals as you pursue a better tomorrow.
Are you ready to embark on this journey?
About the Author
Blanca De La Rosa was born in the Dominican Republic. She grew up in the
Projects of the upper west side of Manhattan in New York, during the time
before the Hispanic population developed the supportive Latino community
which exists today. Although she struggled without support in her cultural
and linguistic transition, De La Rosa was able to graduate from Pace
University with a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
Management and to establish a successful 34-year career rising through the
ranks of Mobil/ExxonMobil Oil Corporation.
During her career, she held numerous positions both domestic and
international in nature with increasing responsibility. These assignments
took her around the United States, Europe, Central / South America, and
Nigeria.
De La Rosa retired from ExxonMobil after 34 years of service. As a Business
Development Manager and President of the company’s Employee Resource
Group she often represented her company as lead presenter at the Regional
and National Scholarship Awards hosted by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation.
In addition, she represented her company as host, keynote speaker, and
panelist of various events with organizations supported by the company's
charity foundation. After all her time in the industry, she says her most
rewarding role was serving as mentor to the young employees in her company
– guiding them through the corporate maze.
In a time of desperate measures, the Queen of the most powerful city in
Edenocht threw the world into a fallen and broken state in an attempt to
destroy the most powerful Necromancer the world has ever seen. The
once magically enhanced world is no more and the elemental beings that once
inhabited it are gone. The only thing strong enough to bring it back is the
ancient artifacts of the Sev-Rin-Ac-Lavah and the only one strong enough to
use them is The War Wizard.
Edenochts only hope is a War Wizard, but none have been born in a
millennium, until now. Hidden from the Necromancer in a time realm not his
own, the future of the world resides in a barely grown man’s destiny.
The War Wizards protectors did the best they could to prepare him without
the use and teaching of his magic and Shaz must now quickly learn his true
potential and battle the evils of the shadow world.
As a being which hold all the elements and the dreaded shadow magic, Shaz
must find the descendants of the ancient magical races and the artifacts
before the Necromancer does and the world of Edenocht’s future
succumbs to the evil Shadow.
About the Author
DS Johnson is an artist, illustrator, entrepreneur, and author of the
Realms of Edenocht series for Young Adults. With over a decade of writing
Young Adult novels and graphic design and an avid online role-playing gamer,
DS Johnson has years of experience in the art of fantasy make believe and a
love for the genre of role playing games and has endeavored to bring to life
in action adventure novel form the love of the game. With quotes like
‘WOW, now that was pleasantly unexpected!’ With the natural
sense of leveling up your character and developing your skills, DS Johnson
has successfully combined the art of fantasy and role playing in a
remarkable series for young and old readers. Even if you’re not a
role-playing gamer, you will find the books Realms of Edenocht utilizes the
traditional, but exciting story telling techniques with skill and flare all
readers will love. DS Johnson works from home and enjoys family life and the
creative process.
In a freshly lawless New England in the dead of winter
A bloodied and barefoot 17-year-old, grieving the loss of her father,
trudges around a smoldering pileup on the road out of town. She’s
endeavoring the 120 mile trek to her only living family member through
blizzard conditions…
A once kind-hearted lumberjack splits a teenager’s nose in half with
the rim of a metal gas can. Since the day his family was slaughtered before
his eyes, he’s been consumed with an undying fury that can only be
quelled through acts of violence…
A two-time college-dropout, trying to do good, howls in agony as her face
is slashed with a razor-blade. The crackhead who did the deed is taking back
her five-year-old child who the drop-out was trying to protect after finding
him abandoned in a dumpster…
Anyone wishing to live must harden and adapt to the new rules of a world
post-fall of polite. This dangerous new world will make you into a
survivor… or a corpse.
REVIEW This isn't just Post Apocalyptic, it's that plus the harsh elements of winter and so many other factors that you don't always get with a novel like this! It's not cookie cutter or light hearted. It's dog-eat-dog and full of danger. Wonderfully written with great imagery and no skirting around topics. Sam Kench brings you a gritty tale that will keep you flipping pages.
About the Author
Sam Kench is a 23-year-old writer and independent filmmaker. His
screenplays and short films have been awarded by festivals and competitions
around the world. In 2014 he was named one of the top defenders of free
speech by the National Coalition Against Censorship. He grew up in New
England and spent years exploring many of the locations that found their way
into the novel. He now resides in Los Angeles. ‘The Fall of
Polite’ is his debut novel.
Dicen Burke had it all. As lead singer in the world famous rock band,
Dark Army, the world lay at his feet. But the path to super stardom
warred with a painful past and during a performance the demons haunting him
finally descended. Unable to stop the self-destructive path of alcohol
and drugs, when he fell, he fell hard.
He wakes up in a world he doesn’t know. The Twenty-first
century rocker is now in the 1920’s, lost and bewildered.
He’s taken in by Juliet Fox, a beautiful woman trying to be a positive
influence in her brother’s wild lifestyle among the Hollywood Motion
Picture elite.
Dicen does his best to adapt, and with Juliet by his side, he discovers a
world that offers him a clean slate. But when he’s pulled back
to the present, separated by time from the one person that gives him a
reason to live, will he find a way to push past his demons as well as find
Juliet again?
Excerpt
“Hey you,” a soft voice commanded. “Open your eyes
please”
He tried
to obey, struggling to push past the lingering darkness that clung to him
like a second skin. God, he felt horrible.
“That’s it,” she soothed. “Open your
eyes. Look at me.”
Finally,
he managed to raise his eyelids. An angel leaned over him, staring
into his eyes. She smiled at him so he smiled back. He had
always thought it would be demons that would come collect him when he died
so it amazed him that heaven was calling.
“Ah, a set of beautiful baby blues,” she murmured, stroking his
cheek. “Hello, handsome.”
He
opened his mouth to say something but the words wouldn’t come.
His tongue felt swollen, dry. He forced himself to swallow to try to
get some saliva flowing.
“W-what happened?”
She
cocked her head. “Bad hooch I’m thinking. Gotta be
careful of certain juice joints. Come,” she said, holding out
her hand. “Let’s get you sitting upright.”
He
hadn’t realized he’d been lying down but as she helped him up,
he realized the halo around her head had been nothing more but the
flickering of a street light accentuating the midnight hue of her
hair. When he was vertical once more, he finally saw all of the
woman’s features. Short bobbed hair held back by a headband made
of crystal beads while dark eyes watched him from under thin, perfectly
arched eyebrows. Her lips were a cupid’s bow, painted a deep
red. Her skin a flawless pale shade that contrasted sharply with her
heavily made up eyes.
“Like what you see?” she asked.
He
blinked. “I always like my fans. Where am I?”
One of
those thin eyebrows arched. “That hooch must’ve really
made you balled up. You’re off Hollywood Boulevard, of course,
belly up in an alley.”
He
looked around, completely baffled. How the hell did he get here?
Where was the stage? The screaming fans? Kieron, Van and
Tony?
“Do you have a name, handsome?”
“Yeah, sorry. I’m Dicen Burke.”
He
waited. He waited for the name to sink in, for her eyes to widen, for
her to begin batting her eyes in an attempt to flirt her way into his
bed.
“Juliet,” she said. “Juliet Fox. I was looking
for my brother, Thayer, and figured I’d find him upchucking out here
and instead I find a keen big six. Say, you’re no drugstore
cowboy are you?”
“Excuse me?” Her lack of a response to his name, along
with slang he didn’t understand, threw him.
“You know, a guy that hangs around street corners looking to pick up
ladies. Just so we’re clear on the matter, I ain’t that
kind of girl,” she informed him, the smile on her face lessening the
harshness of her tone. “Have you seen another man out here, by
chance, throwing up?”
She
confused him. He shook his head and then wished he hadn’t when
it throbbed. “God, I need an aspirin.”
About the Author
I began reading my mom’s Harlequin Presents in the fifth grade, and
from the first story I knew I wanted to write romance novels. I like writing
about the very ordinary girl thrust into extraordinary circumstances, so my
heroines will probably never be lawyers, doctors or corporate
highrollers. I try to write characters who aren't cookie cutters and
push myself to write complicated situations that I have no idea how to
resolve, forcing me to think outside the box. I love writing
characters who are real, complex and full of flaws, heroes and heroines who
find redemption through love. You can find me on the web at:
Kelgan Defthand is used to being top dog at the Academy of Magic where he
is Senior Apprentice Mage. Compared to his peers, he’s faster, more
skillful, and well aware of it, but when he finds himself beset by fearful
voices that come in the night, his confidence is shaken.
Adding to his worries, Kelgan is summoned to the headmaster, Sargal’s
presence; it looks like he’s really in trouble. But to his
bewilderment, he finds he’s being sent on a “mission” with
two very hostile-seeming aristocratic twins, Neroma and Nevander Di
Nerrill.
Upon embarking on this mission with the twins, Kelgan soon realizes the
world outside the cloistered Academy is a bit different than he imagined.
First of all, there seems to be women doing magic! Secondly, he’s not
the only one hearing voices.
Following a strange compulsion, Kelgan and the Di Nerrills find themselves
seeking out the source of the voices, hoping to put an end to it.
The fateful journey tests Kelgan’s underdeveloped skills to the
limit, and could come at an unbearable cost to both to him and his
companions. Once Kelgan accepts the challenge of Magehood, there’s no
going back.
REVIEW Loved this book. Great characters, pacing and world building. I definitely was completely immersed in this first book and am ready for more in the series! I want to read more about this world and see how the characters grow. There's so much unique here that reeled me in. The blending of magic and adventure was very well done.
About the Author
Recently retired from a job as a university professor, and looking for a
diversion in sunny Southern California, Loran Holt did what any Southern
California does – took up writing, of course. Feeling that sword and
sorcery fitted her personality admirably, she set her sights on that genre.
Nightmasters is the result, and her first work of published fiction, but she
is already the published author of two books on the Silent Film era, with a
third on the way. Recently
A Booktiful Love is a collection of poems that deal with the entirety of
human experience in its various forms. Didactically rich, the poems explore
ideas ranging from love, relationships, and patriotism to marriage,
morality, and many other concepts pertinent to daily living.
Given its variety of themes, what unifies the poems in this collection is
the simplicity and ambiguousness of language which the poet employs. The
poems draw their strength from their clarity and meaning.
These are poems with a purpose. Poet Tolu' A. Akinyemi didn't shy away from
this fact, as he wrote in the poems "Writers" and "Write for
Rights." The poet's philosophy is evident in this collection. To him, a
writer is saddled with the responsibility to use his words to teach, preach,
and fight for freedom.
He writes:
"Let's change the world, one writer at a time,
Write those words till the world gets it right."
Another special attribute to this collection is the poet's experimentation
with words. This is clear right from the title. The poet identifies himself
as a creator of words. The reader is obliged to travel into the mind of the
writer in each poem, to understand how his mind works. As readers approach
the end of this collection, they not only become engrossed in its didactic
richness, but also will appreciate the uniqueness of the poet's style and
the sense of responsibility he carries.
About the Author
Tolu’ A. Akinyemi hails from Nigeria and lives in the UK where he has
been endorsed by the Arts Council England as a writer with
“exceptional talent”. Tolu is the author of seven outstanding
books, one of which is a collection of ‘short essays’
encouraging you to “Unravel Your Hidden Gems”. The five other
books form the basis of his poetry collection, ripe for future growth, and
which includes Dead Lions Don’t Roar, Dead Dogs Don’t Bark, Dead
Cats Don’t Meow, Never Play Games with the Devil and his latest
release, A Booktiful Love. He has also authored a widely acclaimed stellar
collection of Short stories titled “Inferno of Silence”.
A former headline act at Great Northern Slam, Crossing The Tyne Festival,
Feltonbury Arts and Music Festival, and featured in various Poetry
Festivals, Open Slam, Poetry Slam, Spoken Word and Open Mic events in and
outside the United Kingdom. His poems have been published in The Writers
Cafe Magazine Issue 18 and 57th issue (Volume 15, no 1) of the Wilderness
House Literary Review and many other literary outlets.
His books are based on a deep reality and often reflect relationships, life
and features people he has met in his journey as a writer. His books have
instilled many people to improve their performance and/or their
circumstances. Tolu’ has taken his poetry to the stage, performing his
written word at many events. Through his writing and these performances, he
supports business leaders, other aspiring authors and people of all ages
interested in reading and writing. Sales of the books have allowed
Tolu’ donate to charity, allowing him to make a difference where he
feels important, showing that he lives by the words he puts to page.
