Tuesday, December 31, 2019

A Rose By Any Other Name



Sinister hands snatch a newborn child and carry her to a tower where she lives in loneliness. 

Enmity between feuding families results in an elopement that ends in ways that nobody could foresee. 

You think you know these stories... but do you really?

The destinies of these star-crossed teenagers entwine in this tale that reveals the story that Shakespeare and the Brothers Grimm never told.











Monday, December 30, 2019

The Almanac



A century ago the pandemic known as The Calamity wiped out most of the population.


Illya Oslov's village is on the brink of starvation. Food supplies are dwindling, and winter is slow to release its grip. The ways of the old world are regarded with fear and superstition. Reading, farming techniques and modern technology have been forgotten. But, Illya believes that the hidden knowledge of the old world holds the only hope for his people's survival.

Now, Illya's people eke out a meager existence as hunter-gatherers, barely scraping up enough food to sustain themselves, but when Illya discovers an ancient copy of The Old Farmer's Almanac ®, and learns to read it, he quickly realizes that the wisdom within its pages could save his village, assuming he isn't banished just for having it.

In a tale of greed and intrigue, in a devastated world, Illya must navigate the treacherous waters of knowledge, ignorance, and prejudice. He must form a tenuous alliance with his greatest enemy, putting his very life on the line to become his people's greatest hope. But, will his newfound knowledge prove to be their salvation? Or will it destroy them all?

A compelling post-apocalyptic story that holds on and won't let go!

"Absolutely addictive!" -Amanda L.










Saturday, December 28, 2019

The Grassy Knoll Assassination: Sherlock Holmes Investigates President Kennedy's Murder


The Grassy Knoll Assassination:

Sherlock Holmes Investigates 

President Kennedy's Murder 


When detective Sherlock Holmes receives an urgent call regarding an unsolved case, he is quick to accept. Thirty-five years may have passed since President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, but there are still some unanswered questions tied to the devastating incident. Did Lee Harvey Oswald work alone? Was he even the true assassin? Y2K is approaching, and Kennedy’s daughter knows that all the compiled evidence might be lost forever. 

To embark on this top-secret investigation, Holmes and Dr. John Watson must leave the comforts of their London residence to journey across the Atlantic and into the unknown. Sorting through historical documents and conspiracies, the pair search for the answer alongside a team of skilled researchers in an effort to finally solve the greatest mystery in US history.

With the help of the best technology available, modern forensics, and a bit of luck, the team dives into top-secret files, medical reports, and witness statements as the gruesome events of the assassination unfold before them. 

Holmes and Watson might be the only ones who can help America uncover the dark secrets that lie behind this tragedy––but can they uncover the truth before it’s too late?






Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Christmas Book Contest Suggestion



Contest Features
  • Chance to win one of $50,000 in free prizes just for entering.
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  • Chance to be published by an award winning traditional publisher.
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Become an award-winning author! Book awards grab the attention of bookstores, publishers, libraries and readers, which can translate into increased sales. If you place in our contest you will be able to add your Readers' Favorite award seal to your book and all other marketing materials as well as identify your book as an "award-winning book" and you as an "award-winning author."


We accept manuscripts, published and unpublished books, eBooks, audiobooks, comic books, poetry books and short stories in 140+ genres. We do not have a word count restriction or a publication date requirement, which means it does not matter when or if your book was published. We are an international competition, but your work must be in English. 




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Tuesday, December 24, 2019

DELILAH and Others Like Her


Delilah and Others Like Her are stories from pet owners whose animals have passed away. They share what it was like adapting to having a pet join their family. When tragedy strikes a pet down, the pain is unbearable, and when a trip to the vet is necessary and the outcome is not what was expected, the denial and grieving process has started. Heartbreaking decisions are made.

The tears don’t stop. It is gut-wrenching. It is heart-breaking, the sadness, guilt and grief. We feel like we can’t breathe. We don’t know what to do or where we should go. We don’t feel like we can go home, they aren’t there. What do we do without them? How do we cope? Why them.

Pets are a huge part of our families; they are our companions and confidants. They wait all day long for our return. Sometimes we can hardly wait to get home because we know they are there to greet us. We just want to spend time with them. Now they are gone. But you are not alone.


Purchase Links:

Amazon: type in search bar Delilah and Others Like her by Trish Titus – both POD/Ebook come up

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Monday, December 23, 2019

Nykur



When young carer, Hugh, meets a homeless man named Gamel and his horse in the woods, his life changes forever.

They need his help finding somewhere to live, but it soon becomes apparent they are not as they appear. Captivated by their mysterious world, which offers an escape from his difficult home life, Hugh comes to realise that he doesn’t want to let them go.

His friends and family are increasingly drawn to his secret in the woods. But Hugh's new friends pose a danger that could cost them their lives. Is it too late? Or can he save them from falling victim to the Nykur.












Sunday, December 22, 2019

The Change Code: A Practical Guide to Making a Difference in a Polarized World


The Change Code: 

A Practical Guide to Making a Difference in a Polarized World 


You have big dreams and yearn to live a purposeful life, but it’s hard to stay inspired in today’s polarized world. The headlines make you want to dive under the covers and the discord threatens your faith in humanity. Climate change, immigration, healthcare, addiction—how are we supposed to address the world’s biggest problems when we can’t even talk to each other?

In this turbulent time, there is hope. All this fear, blame, disconnection, powerlessness, and polarization are actually signals that we’re in the midst of a major shift in consciousness.
You know you want to make a difference, but what to do? Lighting a candle or commenting on Facebook isn’t going to cut it.

The Change Code is the roadmap for this new world, showing what’s possible.As you will learn in this book, you are capable of far more than you realize.When you read The Change Code, you’ll:
•predict (more accurately) what changes will happen next,
•have tools to improve your life and the lives of others, radically,
•discover your own developmental path and purpose,
•create a clear, focused vision for your future and the world,
•find inspiring ways to serve that actually make a difference,
•better understand and be able to communicate with others, integrate the best parts of their ideas with your own, and develop bold new solutions,
•become an Agent for Change to help shift our world from breakdown to breakthrough.
Foreword by Futurist Steve McDonald, and Preface by Dr. Don Beck, author of Spiral Dynamics.

Praise for The Change Code

"My grandfather, Mahatma Gandhi, believed as long as we live in fear we will never be truly free. We are afraid of change because we are afraid of insecurity. Yet change is the only way we will save humanity from certain disaster. The Change Code will help you understand why change is necessary and how to achieve it. An excellent read."

~ Arun Gandhi, Founder, M.K.Gandhi Institute of Nonviolence, Rochester, NY, and author of “The Gift of Anger” a best-seller translated into 30 languages.






Saturday, December 21, 2019

Dear Black Son




Dear Black Son is the first book of the WrittenForOne series. It captures the first thought of a black son all the way to the adult son who has lived his life. It includes the letters from parents of black sons. The parents explain who they are, the things they want to teach their son, messages they want to share and words of motivation they want to provide. It is my wish that by reading what is written for one but perceived and heartfelt by the world, inspiration, encouragement, and understanding will be gained.

Reviews

“ I should have participated, I loved how the letters make you reflect on your relationship with your son. I really wish my son had a letter and picture in this book”

 “ This book is very well put together and heartfelt. You did an Excellent job!!! 

“I could not put the book down, like my family is fighting over this book and I don’t want to share it but let me tell you, this book helped me take a step back and realize how I interact with my son. I am not more mindful and want to speak more positivity into him. When is the next book coming out?” 

“ I enjoyed looking at the pictures of the past to now about our black sons. I also appreciate the thoughtfulness that fathers and mothers express to their sons. I enjoyed reading each letter because they were heartfelt. It made me want to write one for my son. As a parent we at times try to do our best in raising our sons but ultimately this will be an encouragement for others. Not only for parents but for black sons”

“ This book is definitely a conversation starter and it felt great to know that someone was thinking of us black sons to create a book for just us and have letters for different parents to express to us what they want us to know and at times have a hard time telling us”

“ I wish I would have wrote a letter to my son because maybe it would have mended our relationship, this book and reading the letters was a reminder for me to not give up the faith and to try to mend things with my son."











Friday, December 20, 2019

A Miracle or Two for Christmas


As Jason looks back and reflects about the first time he saw her, it was love at first sight. A feeling stirred deep down inside of him. Over many years, his love for her grew. It was after Talia’s first year of college, when so many combined family vacations stopped. It would be fourteen years before their paths crossed again, this time it’s just the two of them. He was told if he wanted her, where to find her. So, there on a footbridge, with her eyes closed, she heard her name being said. Opening her eyes, she turns toward the soft, velvet voice. It is here, their journey of love begins. Love just needed a nudge in the right direction.


A romantic love story filled with suspense, and some twists. Love at first sight starts half-way around the world before coming home.

Use these links to purchase this book.







Sunday, December 15, 2019

Authors Make Marketing The Fun Part




Book Promotion Library is a group of authors that have banded together to help market their books.  We are a book marketing co-op where all authors help each other share their books.  Helping each other reach new and excited readers.  You will also get some great tips and lessons on how to be a better and more powerful writer.  Plus, a portion of your membership fee goes to help fight hunger.   




Saturday, December 14, 2019

Get That Job!


GET THAT JOB! 

ACE Your JOB Interview - Every Time!: First Job Interviewing Tips! Job Interview Weaknesses! Key Job Interview Questions! Master Good Job ... (Tips to Starting College Series Book 1)


*This book was previously called: How to Ace a Job Interview: A Simple Guide to Landing Any Interview

Tips to Starting College Series – GET THAT JOB!

Ace your job interview – every time!

Inasmuch as there is a no one-size-fits all method to get that job, because jobs and interviewers differ. There is a regular pattern to job interview questions and job interview weaknesses. All of the suggestions will work for you if you follow the tips of job interviewing in this book.

Get that job!
Landing a job in this contemporary job market has become more difficult than ever. People are seeing the need to learn new skills. The tips on job interviews included in this book will help you become better qualified for the position you are seeking. This job interview guide will help you determine possible weaknesses you may have while also focusing on the job interview questions.

Good Job Interview Skills
You need to convince your employer that, out of the numerous candidates whose resumes have been selected, you are the best candidate for the job. Together we will explore questions that arise in job interviews and the common weaknesses for job interviews. There is a lot more involved than just meeting with the company and telling them about yourself and your capabilities.

Tips on Job Interview
A job interview is an opportunity for you to sell yourself to your interviewer and you need to prepare to answer questions in a way that will benefit you. It is one thing to be qualified for the job, but it is another thing to convince someone else with very clear descriptions that you are not only qualified, but are the most qualified of all the candidates.

Questions in Job Interviews
No two job interviews are the same. But the job interview process generally follows a pattern with similar questions.

Weaknesses for Job Interviews
There are some things to avoid during a job interview and mistakes that constantly occur, especially among recent graduates who are interviewing for their first job.

Here’s a Preview of What You’ll Learn…
•Types of job interviews
•Face-to-face interview
•Telephone interview
•Video interview
•Three stages of the interview process
•Before the interview
•During the interview
•After the interview 
•12 most common job interview questions
•10 common job interview mistakes and how to avoid them








Friday, December 13, 2019

God's Secret The cry of the millennials Fast your way to spiritual truth and freedom



It's a book of miracles about a millenial's spiritual journey to find truth and overcoming drug addiction, Homelessness, and new age philosophy.

It’s a quiet night as the moonlight from the cloudless sky hits the soft sand of the empty baseball field. The field is located across the street from the Samaritan Inn homeless shelter in McKinney, Texas, the breeze is cool and gentle. He walks away from the Inn toward the field, expecting. The Inn is full of battered and hopeless people from all walks of life. He walks alone toward the field, expecting. Everything in life has broken and things that seemed true couldn’t be more of a fantasy. Life has taken too much and caused too much pain. There is nothing left to lose, it’ couldn’t get any worse for this millennial. Something is going to happen, something is going to change. No cars in sight, no people chatting in the nearby apartments, and the field is completely unoccupied. The loudest noise is the gentle breeze that sweeps on the man in the cool of the brisk night. He must show up, he thinks, and he continues his thought, This is it, it’s going to happen. The man takes off his sandals and walks on the field. The sand feels soft and comforting on his feet and he begins to have the thought that has been pondering in his mind all that very day, If I draw near to him, he will draw near to me, he will show up! He begins to pace from base to base with the sand under his feet. Homeless, broke, girlfriend and parents dead, and with no hope, he only has one thought, Draw near to him, draw near to him over and over it plays like a song stuck in his mind. Pacing back and forth with the same thought over and over, Where is he? Where is he? Finally, he asks out loud to no one in visible sight, “Where are you?” and then he hears it, a whisper behind him says, “Here I am.”