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April 22, 2025
Tales of the Ocean City
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A young civilization is turning the corner into the future, but first they must face a terrible enemy from their deepest past – The Vorm..
The main characters are a young man named Harl’ut and his lifelong companion Vispushin – who is a perIanth, a kind of telepathic pegasus. Join them on this epic adventure as they lead a group of young warriors into the heart of the Vorm Hive.
Book One: Battle In The Sky is the first of five books which comprise the opening series of this epic tale. Here, Harl’ut and Vispushin and The Princess Bryn’lynn, engage in desperate battle over the southern plain with savage Vorm warriors. You will be uplifted by the passionate and thrilling conclusion of the first installment of this fantasy adventure.
Book Two: Descent Into The Abyss, Harl’ut recovers from his harrowing adventure from Book One: Battle In The Sky. He walks through the streets of The Ocean City, visits the Sculpture Garden and his friend, Elá, the bard, and engages in exciting training games with warrior/mentor, Calanctus. Then the story takes you down the throat of the vast volcano, Pla’than’taa, once worshipped as a god, where Harl’ut enacts a deadly initiation ritual, confronts the barbaric past of his people and battles a terrifying monster.
Read an Excerpt
Bryn’lynn stood in a weary fighter’s crouch. She brandished her slender blade in her remaining hand and held her torn wrist, bound with tunic, against her breast. Though intensely brave, she was yet filled with horror as the monster approached. A riotous gout of spikes and horns, shadows and glare-trails attacked her senses.
It stopped in front of her, a full twelve feet in height. It had dropped the barbed net it had carried and now wielded a huge, wickedly shaped scimitar in both hands.
Its mission of capture was now changed to one of a quick kill and return to its central hive. The protuberant antennae on the top its head pulsed with energy, a vertical slit in its cold white face dilated open and closed. Shark-like teeth gleamed a lustrous pink.
A chill cascaded coldly along Bryn’lynn’s spine. She raised her weapon. She reached out her mind to Zhi- i’gla and felt only his pain and desperation, but then, through his eyes, she saw a shaft of white light as Vispushin arrived. Hope rose in Zhii’gla’s breast and thence to her own. Zhii’gla charged. Bryn’lynn’s war scream mingled with his.
“Kayaaaaaaa….!”
She drove herself against her enemy. She felt a violent impact and then stood back a pace. Her blade was broken, she dropped it to the dusty earth.
About the Author:
Christopher Kaufman is an author, composer, presenter, illustrative artist and performer. He started imaginative fantasy books with illustrative art at the age of nine. During high school years he found music and attended The New Orleans Center for The Creative Arts and went on to major in music composition in college. He finished his schooling – earning his DMA in music composition at Cornell University where he studied with Pulitzer Prize Winning composers who prize his abilities as a composer.
Christopher is the type of person who needs imaginative fantasy scenarios to get to sleep. Therefore, he emerged from Cornell, not only with his degrees in music, but with the full event structure for his classic epic fantasy series Tales Of The Ocean City in his mind.
He began writing the story down in the early 2000’s, but it did not really come to life until he developed his home music ‘laboratory’ and started creating the music and text at the same time. Thus books one and two of TOC came about simultaneously as both graphically illustrated pages and effulgent audio albums filled with cinematic epic symphonic music.
They exist now as physical books and audio albums (that go together) and the new Video Book version. He performs live tours with the music pouring through speakers, live narration and the colorful pages streaming on screen -a true immersive multi-media experience.
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Christopher believes in the transformative power of imagination. “Live with imagination!”
April 21, 2025
Warrick
Will she give him another chance, or will she reject her
mate for good?
Warrick
Rocky Mountain Pack #2
by Liza Bee
Genre: Small-Town Paranormal Romance
Will she give him
another chance, or will she reject her mate for good?
Aspen
Every chance that I give him, he only shows me that I’m the
fool. Fate might have paired us together, but only one of us wants a chance.
After coming home from college, I opened my very own bookstore, built a home,
and found Chase, the mountain lion shifter. It might be against the rules for
us to mate, but they never said we couldn’t be in a situationship.
Warrick
After watching Silas claim his mate and tackle the Ghost
River Pack dilemma, I decide there isn’t any reason that I shouldn’t claim what
Fate bestowed upon me. If only I hadn’t been an idiot before and ruined all my
chances. I’ll do anything I can to win my mate over, but first I have to get
Chase out of the way.
Rocky Mountain Pack is a cozy shifter romance with spice.
The series is full of cozy warm feelings and a meddling grandmother. Each book
features a new couple that are interconnected to the other books in the series.
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Rocky Mountain Pack #1
She thought moving
to a small town would be easy until she met Silas.
Nova
I have lived my entire life in New York City, dreaming of
the day I could move to a small mountain town. A new job in Jasper, CO,
launched my new life, only to be met by Silas, the grumpiest person ever. He
won’t be able to prevent me from fulfilling my dream of living here. His hatred
fueled a fire in me, a defiant joy in proving him wrong.
Silas
The day the city girl moved to town, my life was ruined. Not
only is she new here, but she is my mate. The problem? She is human. I don’t
have time to deal with the upcoming mating heat when I have to worry about the
debt to the Ghost River Pack. Now, if I could only stop the meddling of Gail,
the matriarch of our pack, I would be golden.
Rocky Mountain Pack is a cozy shifter romance with spice.
The series is full of cozy warm feelings and a meddling grandmother. Each book
features a new couple and is interconnected to the other books in the series.
Liza Bee is a debuting paranormal author with a love for all
things that go bump in the night. Her obsession with monsters started as a
young child when she fell in love with the Beast.
When she became an adult and was introduced to Monster
Romance and all the spicy things that can come from that, she fell in love even
more with the genre. This inspired her to write her own stories and share her
love for these stories!
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Asset in Black
A man without a country.
A spy without a master.
A rogue with one more mission.
Asset in Black
by Casey Prescott
From the minds of
Janet & Chris Morris
Genre: Action Techno-Thriller
A man without a country.
A spy without a master.
A rogue with one more mission.
Cordell ‘Cory’ Hunt, a renegade free agent who has worked
for both U.S. and Soviet intelligence agencies, is recalled from Morocco by
U.S. agents to give one final debriefing. Within hours, he’s headed on a
nightmare black op with more hanging in the balance than he’d ever expected.
Asset in Black is the single best espionage/spy thriller
I’ve ever found. Complicated characters, women in major roles, shifting
alliances and shifting loyalties, layers on layers, tremendous action
sequences, a sleek plot, everything in perfect focus, a dog, and supremely
satisfying ending. Thirty years after I first read it, it remains remarkably
undated, and I’ll still place it at the top of my top ten list. – Amazon Review
Casey Prescott is
a pseudonym for authors Janet Morris & Chris Morris
Best selling author Janet
Morris began writing in 1976 and has since published more than 30 novels,
many co-authored with her husband Chris Morris or others. Most of her fiction
work has been in the fantasy and science fiction genres, although she has also
written historical and other novels. Morris has written, contributed to, or
edited several book-length works of non-fiction, as well as papers and articles
on nonlethal weapons, developmental military technology and other defense and
national security topics.
Christopher Crosby
Morris (born 1946) is an American author of fiction and non-fiction, as
well as a lyricist, musical composer, and singer-songwriter. He is married to
author Janet Morris. He is a defense policy and strategy analyst and a
principal in M2 Technologies, Inc. He writes primarily as Chris Morris, but
occasionally uses pseudonyms.
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April 20, 2025
A Code of Knights and Deception
Outlander
meets Black Mirror in this sizzling dark time travel romance!
A Code of Knights and Deception
Swords of
Time Book 1
by Eliza Hampstead
Genre: Dark
Time Travel Historical Romantasy
Outlander
meets Black Mirror in this sizzling dark time travel romance!
Sophia
I thought I was trapped in history. Turns out, it’s far worse than I imagined.
I woke up in
15th-century England, a brutal world where women are silenced, superstition
rules, and survival depends on obedience. Trapped far from my husband and son,
nothing makes sense. I’m a scientist, not a damsel in distress, so I did what I
had to—I disguised myself as a man and trained with Henry, the castle’s
master-at-arms, learning to wield a sword to defend myself.
But as I
carve my place in this world, my forbidden love for Henry shakes everything I
believed in. Do I fight to return home—or surrender to a future I never
imagined?
Yet, I can’t
shake the feeling that Henry is hiding something—something that could shatter
everything I’ve fought for.
Ethan
What if the woman you’re supposed to observe becomes the one you can’t live
without?
I never meant to fall for her. She’s fearless, brilliant, captivating. Every
lesson, every stolen moment deepens the lie—and my guilt. I’m not the man she
thinks I am. That my name is Ethan, not Henry, is the least of the lies I tell
her.
If she learns the truth, I’ll lose her forever.
And time is running out.
*Warning: strong language, steamy scenes, and graphic violence inside.
Mention/Description of, but not limited to, abduction, blood, death,
amputation, childbirth, death, sexual assault, suicide, violence against
children, rape, and torture.*
The book is
the first in a duology and ends with a cliffhanger.
Eliza Hampstead, a scientist by training, lives with her family in the UK. When she’s
not writing, she spends her time as a geek. Playing all sorts of games (board
games, video games, RPGs) and being a big fan of medieval history are only a
few of the many hobbies she has. Passionate about fantasy, she’s always
planning her next adventure.
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April 17, 2025
Thea
Poverty, prejudice, her mother’s addiction…in her quest for
an education, 15-year-old Thea tries to navigate them all. But will a secret
ultimately undermine her efforts?
Thea
by Genevieve Morrissey
Genre: YA Historical Fiction
Oklahoma
City, 1925
Fifteen-year-old Thea Carter lives in a small garage apartment—Thea’s seventh
“home” in four years—provided by her alcoholic mother’s employer, the morose
and enigmatic Dr. Hallam.
School is Thea’s refuge and she’s an excellent student, but the parasitic Mrs.
Carter’s instability continually threatens her dream of getting a high school
diploma. In an effort to keep her mother employed and the two of them housed,
Thea secretly takes on much of her mother’s work while at the same time
navigating adolescence, friendships, and first love.
Dr. Hallam, impressed by her drive and intelligence, becomes Thea’s unexpected
ally, but in addition to wealth and position, the doctor also has a secret that
could ruin him, and shatter his bond with Thea.
“Thea is a coming-of-age tale with a lot of heart and
charm. Author Genevieve Morrissey has written a moving story about a young
girl’s journey of self-discovery…. Morrissey’s characters truly leap off
the pages….. It’s a fantastic coming-of-age story for young adults and even
older readers!”
Thea is the new historical novel by Genevieve
Morrissey, author of the award-winning Marriage & Hanging and the
popular Antlands science fiction series. She is an avid student of
British and American social history who, through one of those strange little
quirks of fate, spends most of her days talking with scientists. In addition to
writing, Genevieve enjoys reading obscure books, travel, and solitude.
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April 16, 2025
Nontraditional Plot Structures for Neurodiverse Writers
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introduces neurodiverse writers (and neurotypical) to plot structures beyond
the commonly used hero’s Journey. These plots are emotionally accessible,
highly creative, and more “traditional” than you’d expect.
Nontraditional Plot
Structures for Neurodiverse Writers
by Margie Pignataro
Genre: Nonfiction Literary Theory, Writer’s Guide
Born from a rejected dissertation proposal and reworked over
the course of 15 years into a compelling exploration of narrative, Nontraditional
Plot Structures for Neurodiverse Writers challenges conventional
storytelling norms. This free ebook delves into how nontraditional plot
structures resonate with neurodiverse writers, offering creative frameworks
that align with their artistic and intellectual strengths—traits often mislabeled
as obstacles.
Through engaging diagrams and dozens of links to free resources, this book
examines storytelling across diverse mediums, from Oedipus the King to Squid
Game, spanning novels, poetry, visual arts, television, film, theater, and
even commercials. The Mona Lisa and Little Red Riding Hood provide illustrated
and textual examples of each plot structure. Whether you’re a writer seeking
fresh approaches or an artist questioning traditional narratives, this guide
provides valuable insights into storytelling beyond the expected.
This ebook lays the groundwork for a forthcoming second edition, arriving next
year, which will expand upon these ideas with deeper textual analyses,
practical exercises, and hands-on guidance to help you craft your own unique
narratives.
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I have been writing with serious intent for thirty years.
I’ve been published and produced multiple times. My education has focused on
literary theory, theater history and criticism, as well as creative writing. I
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I have been published as a playwright. I had articles about
Shakespeare published, as well as blog pieces. I’ve self-published several
novels and one book of poetry under the name Lady Ristretto.
I have also worked as a freelance erotica writer with individual clients.
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SPLENDIFICENT
SPLENDIFICENT 1 2
Dacy Alex
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GENRE: Humorous Fantasy/Erotica
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BLURB:
Hell on Heels and Death by D Cup
This raw and naughty book brings together the first two Splendificent novels in one ENORMOUS package…
Not that type of enormous package!
I swear.
Splendificent 1:
California cutie Giselle Nyfall arrives at the Big Apple to attend liberal arts college, Hemera University. But, when a computer glitch lands her with four extraordinary young women as roommates Giselle’s sheltered world is blown away.
These Hotties are supernatural aristocracy, the magical one percent: an elf princess who decapitates as well as she pirouettes, the B.B. gun-toting daughter of the Tooth Fairy, a glamorous and gold-digging fox spirit with thickness in all the right places, and a vampire-succubus hybrid with a bad gambling problem and a blood-soaked family tree.
This Hot Squad uncovers a demonic curse threatening New York City’s human elite orchestrated by denizens of the Christian Hell. The only cure? The five stunners themselves!
Splendificent 2:
The Hot Squad members must battle supernatural mercenaries, contend with a portal to the underworld, avoid demonic death traps and thwart a nefarious prince hellbent on fulfilling an ancient prophecy and bringing on the death of one Squad member who happens to be his sister. All difficult assignments when they’re constantly losing their skimpy clothes and falling into the arms of hot studs and each other!
Will Giselle and her voluptuous companions come together to triumph over the forces of evil? Does the family that slays together stay together? Find out in the sexy, hilarious and politically incorrect Splendificent 2!
WARNING:
This book is absolutely not for anyone under the age of 18! You, Mister 17 years and 364 days old? Move along, son, move along.
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EXCERPT
The girls took a seat at a newly vacated table with the stares and whispers following them, some appreciative, some jealous, and some downright hostile. Giselle fidgeted with the hem of her skirt, feeling her nerves get the better of her.
“Quit tugger’in on your skirt, Giselle,” Dusty snapped. “It ain’t gonna get any longer.”
Giselle’s cheeks flushed, and she laughed weakly, smoothing out her skirt self-consciously.
“I’m gonna go find us some answers,” Dusty declared, her doe eyes narrowed as she scanned the room. “You girls keep your pretty little eyes peeled for anyone actin’ sus.”
With that, Dusty strutted off, her blonde curls bouncing as she approached a group of burly men in the corner. Giselle watched, impressed by Dusty’s fearlessness, but also a little worried for her friend’s safety. Surely, someone so teeny posed only a microscopic threat to any opponents?
“This place is uncivilized,” Tristabelle remarked, her nose wrinkled in distaste. “I do not understand why anyone would frequent such an establishment…oooh look an automaton bull! How lovely!”
The girls were faced with trying to stop Tristabelle from charging ahead at the mechanical bull resting to the dance floor’s right. A chubby ginger in tank top and body glitter just tumbled off to the padding bellow, cursing her luck.
“Fairies were not meant to handle the mystical brilliance of living machines,” Princess Tristabelle noted to the sulking ginger.
“Excuse me? My mom and dad are on the council. Do you know that?” The woman hissed.
“Underestimate a princess of Golden Land all you wish, fool! Filthy Commoner, to me!” Princess Tristabelle pointed a long, seemingly magical finger at Giselle.
“Why do I have to be filthy?”
“When’s the last time you bathed?” Fleur quipped.
“I…I…I’m getting around to it! It’s been a busy day!”
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Dacy Alex is an author that has also taken home several screenwriting awards under a different name. Dacy loves the possibilities of the supernatural but also the inherent weirdness of the everyday world and likes to combine the two whenever possible. Dacy likes to focus his stories on new adults, which might explain why he can subsist on a steady diet of classic CW shows. The 100 and The Originals are the best ones don’t argue with me plz k thx bye. Dacy’s an avid video gamer; Dacy’s favorite games are Final Fantasy X-2 and Persona 4: Golden. I’ll be a contrarian and say I’ve never played a Dark Souls like game and I don’t wanna! Oops, I forgot I was doing this in third person
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Hello, ladies and gentlemen. Do you know what I’ve done a lot in my time?
Disappointed my parents and brought shame to my family name? You bet!
Play video games? Yes indeed! And while I don’t think I’m qualified to hit you with the top ten videogames of all time, I can smack you square in the jaw as hard as humanely possible with the top ten hottest videogame babes of all time. And by all time I mean who I can remember at this particular moment.
10. Lisa Minci from Genshin Impact. Lisa, the mysterious and alluring librarian, shares my BFF’s first name. Sadly, my BFF doesn’t think that’s as awesome as I do. Anyway, Lisa’s design is stunning, with her purple dress, thigh-high stockings, and sleek black gloves. Her outfit showcases her slender legs and curvaceous figure, while her glasses add a touch of scholarly sex appeal… scholarly sex appeal, eh? I think back to my middle school French teacher and shudder!
9. Ah, Amber, the bubbly and energetic Outrider of Mondstadt in Genshin Impact…most of you have no idea what those words mean. That’s okay! Amber is always energetic and eager to please! Her revealing, red-themed attire, complete with a daring crop top and short shorts, should leave little to the imagination…but, I have a naughty and powerful imagination! And those toned legs and a hint of midriff are enough to make me forget her stupid mission at the start of the game cost me 6 hours of my life I’ll never get back! I want em back, Amber!
8. Juri From Street Fighter, IYKYK, no more needs to be said.
But, I have a word count to hit! Juri’s body is a lethal weapon, ready to slay, lay, and play.
She’s got an eccentric hairstyle and thick thighs that take lives. Her purrrrfect figure is accentuated by her form-fitting outfit, showcasing her perky assets and those aforementioned much drooled over thighs. Oh! And that delectable derriere. Juri is a savage, dominating, seductress. Only experienced subs need apply. She leaves marks!
7. Tharja from Fire Emblem Awakening. Tharja is, creepy, obsessive, demonic, and straight up nuts. The kind of girl I can’t wait to bring home to mom! She may cast hexes but she’s blessed with a killer body that she shows off in a barely there magic gown. But beware! Like I said Tharja whips out her curses like I whip out…uhhhh nevermind! Tharja has a doppleganger named Rhajat in Fire Emblem Fates, who’s almost as hot as Tharja.
6. A2 from Nier Automata tops the list! If the list ended at 6, which it doesn’t. Because that would be a lame ass list. I’ll tell ya who’s ass ain’t lame and that’s the one belonging to this cybernetic, cyborgian (not a word), mechanical…I really have no idea what she is waifu! Like the above two hotties, Juri and Tharja, A2 has a great bod and a terrible attitude. You’re starting to see my type.
5. Juliet Starling from Lolipop Chainshaw comes in at number 5. And yes, I did get the bad ending in Lolipop Chainsaw because someone I was supposed to save ran AWAY from the blond in pigtails with giant honkers and TOWARDS the flesh eating zombie. But, I can’t be mad at Juliet! For what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.
4. Goldmary from Fire Emblem Engage. The US version of Fire Emblem Engage wasn’t anything special due to translation issues, among other things. But you’re not here for a review. You’re hear for babes! And Goldmary carries on the long tradition of waifu Fire Emblem hotties. Just ask her! Seriously, just ask her, Goldmary is happy to tell you how sexy and beautiful she is. But, this golden girl has a humble side, always apologizing to you for intimidating you with her hawtness. What a girl!
3. Rainbow Mika from Street Fighter. How could I, a true appreciator of blonds, not have any blonds on this list. Rainbow Mika corrects that grievous error! She brings the junk in the trunk even the leggy Tharja doesn’t bring. Rainbow Mika has an ass so sculpted it could crack walnuts and break the pope’s vows. I believe my strategy when fighting Mika would be kicks, trying to tear off that skimpy top!
2. Yuffie from Final Fantasy VII, A ninja whose stealth technique involves vanishing faster than my dignity after discovering *DOA Xtreme Beach Volleyball*. Those acrobatic moves translate perfectly to the sack; my girl here can fold herself into positions that’d make a pretzel jealous while screaming “Victory pose!’ “ And I’ll give her bonus points for training sessions where she ‘accidentally’ slices my clothes off with oversized shurikens. Nothing says romance like narrowly avoiding castration by horny ninja gf!
1. Ann Takamaki from Persona 5 can turn any man rock hard in seconds. Like the ab roller! Or ab coaster! Or the ab EMS machine! Ann’s an adventurous sort ,and I don’t mean she likes to use Ben wa balls. I mean she’ll brave the mystical unknown to bring society’s criminals to justice. All while wearing leather and heels! Thank you for protecting and serving me, Ann.
Changing Lanes
For fifty-something Roxy Adams, the days are drenched in
sunshine and a passion for her boyfriend, Sam Reyes. That is until he turns up
dead in the trunk of Roxy’s limo and she’s arrested for his murder.
Changing Lanes
A Roxy Adams Mystery Book 1
by Claire Yezbak Fadden
Genre: Humorous Cozy Mystery, Romantic Suspense
For fifty-something Roxy Adams, life is simple and
beautiful. Her days are drenched in southern California sunshine and passion
for Sam Reyes, the man she loves and shares a business with.
When Sam vanishes with their savings, leaving only a note behind, Roxy is faced
with a harsh reality. Broke and confused, she learns they never owned the
business. The actual owner will let her keep her job if she provides him
with benefits.
Convinced there’s no knight in shining armor riding to her rescue, Roxy dusts
off her chauffeur’s hat and returns to the career she trailblazed twenty years
earlier.
With a steady income, new friends, and the possibility of romance, joy slowly
replaces insecurity. Foxy Roxy is back. Life is wonderful and exciting once
again. Until Sam turns up dead in the trunk of her limo. And Roxy is arrested
for his murder.
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time playing with her four grandchildren and immersing herself in the words of
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SMOKE And MIRRORS
This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Joanie Olson will be awarding a $10 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour.
Searching for an answer to a question you haven’t asked yet? You are not alone. One small realization and a whole world unravels.
Woven through these pages are a series of my most significant life events relating to narcissistic victim/survivor syndrome. Inside are keys unlocking mysteries of complex PTSD, compounded through various forms of abuse.
A journey of highs, like the Freedom Convoy, and the lows of a failed longtime marriage. With spiritual forces at work behind the scenes, could a Christian home have so many secrets? The smoke will clear to reveal our true mirrored self.
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I was paralyzed, not just by fear but by dread and over exhaustion. It felt as though given the opportunity I could sleep for days, yet struggled to find rest. I relied on prescribed meds, and the morning was showing the outcome of dependence. Irish cream was a favorite to put in my first cups of coffee for added motivation. As nice as this hotel was, there was no minibar to ease the angst.
I was immobilized, unable to move, begging God to take me. How can I do this? How can I manage the full brunt of this day without any of the vices that helped me survive for some time?
I turned on the TV, made some hotel room coffee and laid there motionless, praying for the Lord to take me home. A text came in from my office manager, Sharon, a reserved woman who I had a sincere bond with. She encouraged me daily, and I valued her advice.
“Hey girlie, how are you doing over there?”
My response was as she suspected. She knew how hard the meetings were for me. She was my closest confidant, a friend that sticks closer than a brother. Such a blessing to me, she was gifted with an ear to listen, non-judgmental and caring. She loved me and I loved her right back.
I told her about forgetting my pills and couldn’t get out of bed. I couldn’t do anything. Her response was comforting. She said, “Then don’t, don’t go. Do what you need to do. Take care of yourself and don’t worry about the rest.” Her approval in this seemed to sooth my soul. She made me self-aware that I DID have the power to not go if I didn’t want to. I could just say I wasn’t feeling well, but something inside me won’t give up. I can’t give in to negative, intrusive thoughts just waiting for my demise.
About the Author: Joanie was raised on a farm in Saskatchewan, Canada. Life revolved around chores, school and church. Six older siblings and all the nieces and nephews added up to a large family.
Strong in doctrine and armed with a passion for truth, she’s walked the walk of faith, facing challenges to overcome. She was married at 19, became a mother to a stepdaughter, and later birthed two children. Following years of turmoil in her marriage, she hit the inevitable breaking point.
Starting life over, she attended broadcasting college, going on to anchor morning news for the airwaves. Feeling isolated and rejected, her drive to help others who have gone through similar circumstances inspired this book. Through the Refiners fire, she’s ready to share tools required to escape the fake and embrace the truth.
Amazon: https://amazon.com/dp/1779624719
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/54144406.Joanie_Olson
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April 14, 2025
Imaginary Heroes
His friends
may be IMAGINARY… but the danger is REAL!
Imaginary Heroes
by Michael Seidelman
Genre: Middle
Grade Fantasy Adventure
His friends
may be IMAGINARY… but the danger is REAL!
Twelve-year-old Matthew’s life has been incredibly challenging because of his
Tourette Syndrome, a disorder which causes uncontrollable movements and sounds.
Isolated and tormented by bullies at school, Matthew finds solace in the
company of his lifelong imaginary friends, a lovable green monster and a
tough-as-nails little girl.
On his way home from school one day, as Matthew is pursued by his relentless
tormentors, they all crash into a mysterious underground lair. At first, it
seems that being trapped with the bullies who make his life miserable is his
biggest problem. That is, until he and the others discover that they are not
alone.
Hunted by a menacing presence lurking in the depths, Matthew and the bullies
must confront a threat to their very existence. Their desperate mission becomes
clear: put their differences aside and work together to find a way to safety
before they are all consumed by the darkness.
Although
fictional, the book is inspired by the author’s own childhood experiences with
bullying, loneliness, and Tourette Syndrome. He set out to craft an engaging
story while exploring issues many kids can relate to—told from the perspective
of someone who has lived them firsthand.
When Michael
Seidelman was growing up, his passions were reading, watching movies, enjoying
nature and creative writing. Not much has changed since then.
Working in
Online Marketing for over ten years, Michael felt it was time to pursue his
passion and began writing The Garden of Syn trilogy.
His latest
Middle Grade book, Imaginary Heroes, is personal for Michael. While fiction,
the book is inspired by his own childhood experiences with bullying,
loneliness, and Tourette’s Syndrome. He set out to tell an entertaining story
while delving into issues many kids can relate to, told by someone who has
experienced them firsthand.
Michael was born in Vancouver, BC Canada where he continues to reside.
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