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February 3, 2024
Lawman's Justice
Lawman's Justice: A Sheriff Clay Holland Adventure - 2 NovelsThank you readers for making Lawman's Justice my best seller! Thus far it has accumulated 83 Amazon ratings averaging 4.5 stars. This one is two novels for the price of one. It includes #3 Heavy Handed Justice and #4 Lawman's Justice, all part of the Sheriff Clay Holland adventure series.
I am now seeing many readers coming back for #1 Six Bullet Justice (4.6*) and #2 Justice for Abraham (4.6*), which are part of the Clay Holland adventure series.
I am now seeing many readers coming back for #1 Six Bullet Justice (4.6*) and #2 Justice for Abraham (4.6*), which are part of the Clay Holland adventure series.
December 12, 2023
Melton's Mettle
Looking for a new thriller? Reviewers speak highly of Melton’s Mettle.
Reedsy editor Jo Lane calls Melton’s Mettle an “entertaining and well-constructed thriller,” that is “very gripping and the twist at the end is outstanding.”
Kirkus Reviews says: A private eye conquers societal expectations using resolve and ingenuity in this involving, moving mystery. This thriller tells a tale of perseverance thanks to its besieged protagonist. Hubbartt has created a vivid, flawed protagonist in Daniel [Melton].
Booklife Prize critic’s report says “This solidly rendered mystery contains a straightforward plot that's engaging and easy to follow. Hubbartt has a knack for creating a sense of intrigue, while maintaining even pacing and approachable characters.”
https://www.amazon.com/Meltons-Mettle...
Reedsy editor Jo Lane calls Melton’s Mettle an “entertaining and well-constructed thriller,” that is “very gripping and the twist at the end is outstanding.”
Kirkus Reviews says: A private eye conquers societal expectations using resolve and ingenuity in this involving, moving mystery. This thriller tells a tale of perseverance thanks to its besieged protagonist. Hubbartt has created a vivid, flawed protagonist in Daniel [Melton].
Booklife Prize critic’s report says “This solidly rendered mystery contains a straightforward plot that's engaging and easy to follow. Hubbartt has a knack for creating a sense of intrigue, while maintaining even pacing and approachable characters.”
https://www.amazon.com/Meltons-Mettle...
December 1, 2023
It's Done Sarah
For an action-filled short story, read “It’s Done, Sarah.” Check Frontier Tales Magazine. It’s free, online. Then vote for your favorite story. (I hope that you like mine the best. “It’s Done, Sarah is an excerpt from my western book “Six Bullet Justice” available from Amazon. Link follows:
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November 28, 2023
Finding Strength to Carry On: A Memoir
An excerpt from “Finding Strength to Carry On: A Memoir,” by Barbara Hubbartt Gruening
Service to others - Barb’s Lesson Learned: One of the activities of my local church every holiday season was to provide a Christmas meal for families or gifts for children for those who are less fortunate in the community. I remembered how my participation in these events had always made me feel better. There will always be bumps in the road of life; but remember that as bad as things seem to you, there are others whose circumstances are worse than you. When you volunteer to help others in some way, the act of giving back to the community helps to boost your own sense of well-being. As part of my own healing, I became involved in organizations and activities that helped others in the community.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFZ9DFQC;
Service to others - Barb’s Lesson Learned: One of the activities of my local church every holiday season was to provide a Christmas meal for families or gifts for children for those who are less fortunate in the community. I remembered how my participation in these events had always made me feel better. There will always be bumps in the road of life; but remember that as bad as things seem to you, there are others whose circumstances are worse than you. When you volunteer to help others in some way, the act of giving back to the community helps to boost your own sense of well-being. As part of my own healing, I became involved in organizations and activities that helped others in the community.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFZ9DFQC;
August 23, 2023
Finding Strength to Carry On: A Memoir
New book examines how to rebound from life’s darkest days.
The unexpected death of her husband Don changed Barbara Hubbartt’s life in a flash. A second death of her youngest child, Douglas, brought catastrophic heartbreak. Barbara Hubbartt Gruening tells her story in “Finding Strength to Carry On: A Memoir.” This book tells the story in her own words, providing:
- vivid descriptions of dramatic life changing events,
- belief in the power of God providing hope to carry on,
- humorous family stories that reveal the human experience, and
- Barbara’s valuable life lessons which helped her to overcome adversity.
Drawn from the written journals in which Barbara detailed her private thoughts to get through each day. By sharing her anecdotes, Barbara hopes that others can overcome life’s adversities. Barbara said, “I began a storybook life with a handsome man and a family of three sons. But then my husband had a stroke at 42 and a second stroke took him way too soon. Then my youngest son Douglas died at the tender age of 23. I had to find strength to carry on. My belief in God together with my volunteer involvement in family and various group activities helped me to find constructive outlets turning anguish into accomplishment. My life began to turn around. Some years later I met another man, a widower. Our relationship grew into a new and fulfilling life.”
Drawn from her written journals, this is Barbara’s story, a journey out of anguish detailing how she found the strength to carry on. By telling her story – in the form of a memoir of experiences and anecdotes, Barbara tries to help others overcome adversities that may occur in life’s journey.
Available in E-book for $2.99 and paperback, 138 pp, for $9.99 from Amazon books:
Finding Strength to Carry On: A Memoir
The unexpected death of her husband Don changed Barbara Hubbartt’s life in a flash. A second death of her youngest child, Douglas, brought catastrophic heartbreak. Barbara Hubbartt Gruening tells her story in “Finding Strength to Carry On: A Memoir.” This book tells the story in her own words, providing:
- vivid descriptions of dramatic life changing events,
- belief in the power of God providing hope to carry on,
- humorous family stories that reveal the human experience, and
- Barbara’s valuable life lessons which helped her to overcome adversity.
Drawn from the written journals in which Barbara detailed her private thoughts to get through each day. By sharing her anecdotes, Barbara hopes that others can overcome life’s adversities. Barbara said, “I began a storybook life with a handsome man and a family of three sons. But then my husband had a stroke at 42 and a second stroke took him way too soon. Then my youngest son Douglas died at the tender age of 23. I had to find strength to carry on. My belief in God together with my volunteer involvement in family and various group activities helped me to find constructive outlets turning anguish into accomplishment. My life began to turn around. Some years later I met another man, a widower. Our relationship grew into a new and fulfilling life.”
Drawn from her written journals, this is Barbara’s story, a journey out of anguish detailing how she found the strength to carry on. By telling her story – in the form of a memoir of experiences and anecdotes, Barbara tries to help others overcome adversities that may occur in life’s journey.
Available in E-book for $2.99 and paperback, 138 pp, for $9.99 from Amazon books:
Finding Strength to Carry On: A Memoir
June 5, 2023
Clay Holland Adventure Series
The perfect gift for Dad! Clay Holland Adventure Series three books. Our best sellers. See our new listing on the AuthorDirect store at Etsy.com. Discount priced.
The series includes: 6 Bullet Justice 22 rtgs avg 4.6; Justice for Abraham 22 rtgs avg 4.8; and Lawman’s Justice – 2 novels 72 rtgs avg 4.4.
Lawman's Justice: A Sheriff Clay Holland Adventure - 2 Novels
The series includes: 6 Bullet Justice 22 rtgs avg 4.6; Justice for Abraham 22 rtgs avg 4.8; and Lawman’s Justice – 2 novels 72 rtgs avg 4.4.
Lawman's Justice: A Sheriff Clay Holland Adventure - 2 Novels
April 23, 2023
Drawing a Line - Check the book, blog or podcast.
We are delighted to have our article “Stream of Unconsciousness” be featured in the April 2023 issue 222 of theHRDirector Magazine at page 46-47, reprinted here with permission. Examines LGBTQ issues in UK, EU, and US. Interested readers are invited to subscribe to digital and/or hard copy editions of this thought led publication for senior HR practitioners.
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April 3, 2023
“Drawing a Line” Confronts Sexual Harassment
“Drawing a Line” Confronts Sexual Harassment Blog #100 4-3-2023
With this # 100 post, the Drawing a Line blog and podcast takes this opportunity to look back over the past three years of blog posts providing insights and information on confronting sexual harassment. The podcast is posted on Spotify and other popular podcast sites. This look-back re-examines the most observed posts, the posts that generated the greatest interest from viewers.
The most viewed blog was blog # 50 Have you observed sexual harassment? A Poll, receiving 2309 views. The poll queried “have you observed one or more sexual harassment incidents in your workplace and if so, what follow-up actions did you take? Respondents were able to identify whether they observed harassment and what action they took. A significant number (25%) acknowledged observing harassment and 18% spoke privately confronting the offender. Another 12% remained silent, while others identified taking various actions to intercede or report the matters.
The second most viewed blog was blog # 55, a poll that asked “What actions did you take that stopped a sexual harasser from bothering you?” This poll, receiving 197 views, used structured questions to ask if respondents reported the incident to a higher manager (23%), confronted the harasser (19%), fought back in self-defense to physical harassment (15%), reported the incident to H.R.(11%), or took other action (30%).
The various blogs address issues of concern to individuals who are experiencing sexual or other forms of harassment, as well as report on significant new laws, and offer comments relating to incidents of sexual harassment reported in the news media. Among the more popular posts were blog #97 How to recognize sexual harassment behavior, blog #96 Six tips for proving your sexual harassment claim, and blog #98 Seven important steps to take in response to sexual harassment.
Readers also were attracted to blog #68 Six Tips for combating sexism, blog #48 What to expect when you contact the EEOC, blog #73 Sixty-three percent lose job after a complaint, and blog #79 New sexual harassment protections.
Over a hundred viewers have downloaded a copy of the article authored by William Hubbartt entitled “At What Cost? A look at sexual harassment at the [law] firm, reprinted from the Illinois Bar Journal in July 2021. Over 200 blog visitors have viewed author Hubbartt’s other writing credits including authorship of the novel “Drawing a Line – Look inside the corporate response to sexual harassment.”
If you would like us to comment on other issues relating to sexual harassment, please enter your comment in the reply section at the end of this blog.
Decide where to draw the line
In the event that you experience disrespectful conduct or adverse employment actions, consider your options. You may elect to tolerate the actions, confront the offender, report the conduct, or seek other employment. Each alternative has its pros and cons which must be weighed in light of your individual circumstances.
If customary internal reporting mechanisms prove ineffective or if you fear retaliation, we recommend that you copy or save evidence of the harassing conduct or communications. You are encouraged to speak with an EEOC or FEPA intake investigator, or an attorney. These resources can evaluate your circumstances, offer advice, and provide assistance on how to proceed with a harassment or discrimination complaint.
Sources Consulted
Blog # 50 Have you observed sexual harassment? A Poll revised 3-31-21 – Drawing a Line (wordpress.com)
Blog # 55 How did you stop a sexual harasser in your workplace? 6-28-2021 – Drawing a Line (wordpress.com)
hubbarttjuly21reprint898.pdf (wordpress.com)
Amazon.com: Drawing a Line: A look inside the corporate response to sexual harassment: 9798609905031: Hubbartt, William S.: Books
With this # 100 post, the Drawing a Line blog and podcast takes this opportunity to look back over the past three years of blog posts providing insights and information on confronting sexual harassment. The podcast is posted on Spotify and other popular podcast sites. This look-back re-examines the most observed posts, the posts that generated the greatest interest from viewers.
The most viewed blog was blog # 50 Have you observed sexual harassment? A Poll, receiving 2309 views. The poll queried “have you observed one or more sexual harassment incidents in your workplace and if so, what follow-up actions did you take? Respondents were able to identify whether they observed harassment and what action they took. A significant number (25%) acknowledged observing harassment and 18% spoke privately confronting the offender. Another 12% remained silent, while others identified taking various actions to intercede or report the matters.
The second most viewed blog was blog # 55, a poll that asked “What actions did you take that stopped a sexual harasser from bothering you?” This poll, receiving 197 views, used structured questions to ask if respondents reported the incident to a higher manager (23%), confronted the harasser (19%), fought back in self-defense to physical harassment (15%), reported the incident to H.R.(11%), or took other action (30%).
The various blogs address issues of concern to individuals who are experiencing sexual or other forms of harassment, as well as report on significant new laws, and offer comments relating to incidents of sexual harassment reported in the news media. Among the more popular posts were blog #97 How to recognize sexual harassment behavior, blog #96 Six tips for proving your sexual harassment claim, and blog #98 Seven important steps to take in response to sexual harassment.
Readers also were attracted to blog #68 Six Tips for combating sexism, blog #48 What to expect when you contact the EEOC, blog #73 Sixty-three percent lose job after a complaint, and blog #79 New sexual harassment protections.
Over a hundred viewers have downloaded a copy of the article authored by William Hubbartt entitled “At What Cost? A look at sexual harassment at the [law] firm, reprinted from the Illinois Bar Journal in July 2021. Over 200 blog visitors have viewed author Hubbartt’s other writing credits including authorship of the novel “Drawing a Line – Look inside the corporate response to sexual harassment.”
If you would like us to comment on other issues relating to sexual harassment, please enter your comment in the reply section at the end of this blog.
Decide where to draw the line
In the event that you experience disrespectful conduct or adverse employment actions, consider your options. You may elect to tolerate the actions, confront the offender, report the conduct, or seek other employment. Each alternative has its pros and cons which must be weighed in light of your individual circumstances.
If customary internal reporting mechanisms prove ineffective or if you fear retaliation, we recommend that you copy or save evidence of the harassing conduct or communications. You are encouraged to speak with an EEOC or FEPA intake investigator, or an attorney. These resources can evaluate your circumstances, offer advice, and provide assistance on how to proceed with a harassment or discrimination complaint.
Sources Consulted
Blog # 50 Have you observed sexual harassment? A Poll revised 3-31-21 – Drawing a Line (wordpress.com)
Blog # 55 How did you stop a sexual harasser in your workplace? 6-28-2021 – Drawing a Line (wordpress.com)
hubbarttjuly21reprint898.pdf (wordpress.com)
Amazon.com: Drawing a Line: A look inside the corporate response to sexual harassment: 9798609905031: Hubbartt, William S.: Books
February 16, 2023
Lawman's Justice
Lawman’s Justice -- Two novels for the price of one!
Thank you readers for making Lawman’s Justice our best seller!
Set in Texas in the 1870s, this Sheriff Clay Holland adventure includes the third saga entitled Heavy Handed Justice (Sheriff Holland pursues a ghost bandit called El Bandido Fantasma) and the fourth saga entitled Lawman’s Justice (when the sheriff forms a posse to catch bank robbers).
E-book $0.99 -- Paperback $8.99
Goodreads readers like rate Lawman’s Justice 4.5 average rating with 18 currently reading.
Amazon Link: Amazon.com: Lawman's Justice: A Sheriff Clay Holland Adventure - 2 Novels (9798573422060): Hubbartt, William S.: Books;Lawman's Justice: A Sheriff Clay Holland Adventure - 2 Novels
Thank you readers for making Lawman’s Justice our best seller!
Set in Texas in the 1870s, this Sheriff Clay Holland adventure includes the third saga entitled Heavy Handed Justice (Sheriff Holland pursues a ghost bandit called El Bandido Fantasma) and the fourth saga entitled Lawman’s Justice (when the sheriff forms a posse to catch bank robbers).
E-book $0.99 -- Paperback $8.99
Goodreads readers like rate Lawman’s Justice 4.5 average rating with 18 currently reading.
Amazon Link: Amazon.com: Lawman's Justice: A Sheriff Clay Holland Adventure - 2 Novels (9798573422060): Hubbartt, William S.: Books;Lawman's Justice: A Sheriff Clay Holland Adventure - 2 Novels
December 31, 2022
Melton's Mettle: an excerpt
A second excerpt, you are invited to take a look at this exciting action mystery.
Gradually, Daniel’s attitude turned a corner. Denial had died on the vine. One week, two weeks, three weeks, it was more than a bad dream. There could no longer be denial. It wasn’t just a bad dream, It was sinking in as reality. The bouts of anger had begun to melt into acceptance. There was a growing acceptance of the new normal, a life in a wheelchair, a life without walking, a life looking up at people, no longer looking eye to eye.
Gradually, Daniel’s attitude turned a corner. Denial had died on the vine. One week, two weeks, three weeks, it was more than a bad dream. There could no longer be denial. It wasn’t just a bad dream, It was sinking in as reality. The bouts of anger had begun to melt into acceptance. There was a growing acceptance of the new normal, a life in a wheelchair, a life without walking, a life looking up at people, no longer looking eye to eye.
