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The Stonegate Sword: (Stonegate #1)

 The Old Empire is gone
But tales still tell of marvels from long ago-flying machines and devices run by the power of lightning. Now grass grows in the streets and rusted hulks are all that remain of the proud machines. A new time of troubles now threatens. The free towns of the rugged mountains and plains are in the path of conquest. The Prophet's armies are coming, filled with hatred and armed with terrible, rediscovered weapons. Donald of Fisher, outcast and alone, is in the path of the march, searching for Rachel, who has been captured by the Raiders-minions of the Prophet. But how can he find and rescue one small captive in a wilderness teeming with enemies? And even if he succeeds, should he wield his sword beside the tiny band of defenders? Is Donald to become yet another victim, or is he, just possibly, the deliverer promised in prophecy? What can one person do in the face of a war that will shape the future of a continent? Harry James "Jim" Fox has ridden horseback over much of the landscape that appears in his novels, since he was born and raised on a ranch in western Colorado. His love of horses and ancient/medieval weapons, as well as his military training (US Army Command and General Staff College, Air Force War College) make his discussion of military matters (ancient and modern) gripping and credible.
His first book, "CrossCurrents" was a finalist in the International Book Awards competition.
His novel, "The Stonegate Sword" was an Award-Winning Finalist in the 2015 International Book Awards Competition. It also is a 5-Star rated book by Reader's Choice.
He has a B.S. and M. S. from Colorado State University, College of Forestry and Natural Resources, a Ph.D. in Theology, and has served as an army officer, natural resource manager, counterintelligence agent, pastor, missionary and seminary teacher. He currently serves as an elder of Calvary Baptist Church in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Jim was raised in a Christian home. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior in 1949 (age 7) at an old-fashioned tent revival. A few years after his marriage to Carroll, his wife of nearly 47 years, both became active in a small church in Arizona, and have actively served Christ together ever since.
His novel, The Stonegate Sword, wan the bronze medal in the "Fiction: Fantasy/Alternate History" category of the 2016 Global eBook Awards.Links Amazon:https://tinyurl.com/ydecr22d  Twitter: @hjimfoxy ‏  

In the Beginning (Anthology): Dark Retellings of Biblical Tales

 Eight authors come together to build a powerful collection of dark young adult short stories inspired by the mysteries, faith, and darkness found within the Bible. Old Testament and New Testament, iconic and obscure figures alike are illuminated, explored, and re-envisioned throughout this charity anthology from Month9Books. IN THE BEGINNING, ed. Laureen P. Cantwell and Georgia McBrideDaniel and the Dragon by Stephen ClementsA troubled orphan named Habakkuk dutifully follows his master, the prophet Daniel, into temples of blood-thirsty demon-gods, battles with unspeakable horrors, and bears witnesses to mind-breaking evil until his master's zealous defiance of the king's law seals their fate.Babylon by Nicole CrucialFar above the earth, in Second Eden, where moments and eternities all blur together, young Babylon befriends Sefer, the Book of Life. As Babylon awaits the moment she'll fulfill her destiny, she and Sefer try to understand the world in which they live.Last Will and Testament by Mike HaysA homeless young boy, Baz, bears the weight of humanity on his shoulders and upon his body. When dark forces test a new-found friendship, Baz's willingness to bear the ugliness of their world will be shaken.? The Demon Was Me by Sharon HughesBased on the story of the demon-possessed boy healed by Jesus, this tale provides a glimpse into a post-apocalyptic world where a teenage boy seeks to journey to a better land and yearns to discover the kind of man he's meant to be, only to be hijacked by an evil spirit intent upon chipping away at the hope, faith, and resilience of its host.The Deluge by Marti JohnsonA non-believer shares the story of Noah's ark-building and the deadly downpour that follows. Fear, faithlessness, and the fallibility of mankind collide in a community where second chances aren't unlimited and a better-late-than-never attitude just might be your doom. Condemned by Elle O'NeillJust sixteen-years-old, Barabbas finds himself pulled out of Routlege Academy and into a reality show competition—against Jesus himself—where the reward for the winner is life.First Wife by Laura PalmerIn a first-person retelling of the saga of Jacob, Rachel and Leah, themes of family, deception, guilt, and heartache emerge amidst the first days of Leah's marriage to Jacob—a marriage mired in trickery a mere week before Jacob was to marry Leah's sister Rachel.Emmaculate by Christina RausBased on the story of Mary's Immaculate Conception, we enter the troubled mind of Emma, who finds herself torn between her religious upbringing and the purity ring that binds her to her boyfriend and the pregnancy that results from her relationship with another boy. Lora Palmer  writes science fiction and fantasy for young adults. Bucks County, Pennsylvania is her home, where she resides with her wonderful husband and their mischievous cat. She has earned a graduate degree in Psychology and works at a local residential facility serving autistic children and teens. In her spare time, she also sings in a praise band, Chalice Sounds..
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Interview with Aimée Marie Bejarano

Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?I grew up in California until I turned 14 then we moved to Texas. I actually don't think it did anything for my writing lol.
When did you first start writing?I first began my writing journey when I was 16. I was homeschooled at that time, and I was given an assignment. I had to write a one page creative writing story. Well, I have no idea how anyone can write a story, even a short story in one page, so I did what I could. And funny enough, that was to write part of the story and then leave it hanging. When I handed it to my mom to check she flipped over the page, blank lol. "Where's the rest of the story?" I said, "The assignment in my book said one page and to have you check it." "But it's really good!" Then she handed it to my big sister- this would have been the point where I bite my nails down to the nubs lol. The apple certainly doesn't fall far from the tree because she did exactly what my mom just did asking where the rest was. I explained that I did have more to the story but I didn't write it down. They encouraged me and from that day I knew I was supposed to write. And I diligently did. Switched from stories to drama scripts, to stories again lol. What's the story behind your latest book?Ah the latest book and the story behind it. It's entitled, "My Name Is Not Saul" and it's part two of the Angelica Series. It is about the Apostle Paul from the book of Acts in the Bible. It's the journey as recorded of Saul of Tarsus, later the Apostle Paul. Of course it's historical fiction but I follow the story line of scripture closely. What motivated you to become an indie author?Simply put, I was exhausted of wasted hours, days, weeks, months on submission guidelines and outlines to submit to literary agents and publishing houses. I recall spending almost all on one. I was so very proud of it, it was a winner only to send the email and literary- I'm not kidding here- the agent emailed me back in about 60 seconds rejecting it. Well, I knew he didn't read it all considering his hefty guidelines he had on his website. I was done. How has Smashwords contributed to your success?Smashwords has indeed helped with reaching more readers through the Smashwords outlet. I'm thankful for that. What do your fans mean to you?Fans are readers, and they mean the world to me. Even if they get the novel and don't care for the book as much as I'd hoped, I still am blessed. It's like coming home from church and changing out of your church clothes and throwing on comfortable clothes or your pajamas.- Okay, okay, maybe not like that but BETTER! What are you working on next?Currently, I'm working on a "how to" book dealing with chronic pain. It's very near and dear to my heart because I suffer from several diseases and ailments and I live every moment of every day in pain.
I'm also working on a new paranormal novel which is based on a vivid dream I had a couple years ago.
5 STARS! "Grace Rodriguez and her four children had the bad luck of moving into the wrong house. THE GATEWAY is a paranormal thriller that grabbed me early on and had me reading with interest late into the night." - Frank Scozzari

Something sinister and reeking of sulfur enters the home of single mother, Grace Rodriguez. It enters through a portal...a gateway. It kidnaps her eldest son taking him into its dimension...gone!

Meanwhile, a popular journalist, Aiden Jenson, is beginning a new assignment, and he will clash worlds with this malevolent creature to get the story.

As Aiden investigates, there's one thing he wasn't expecting being around a family. He's beginning to care for more than just his impending deadline.

When all of Grace's children are stolen, she and Aiden know they have but one chance and one chance only. The only way to save the children or have them forever lost in the creature's dimension, is to enter....the GATEWAY.

It's a nail biting, paranormal, supernatural, horror, and thriller that will send chills up your spine and make the hairs on the back your neck stand up.

Will they make it out alive or will they be lost forever?

(Keep in mind readers that this novel has been redone and in 2nd Edition on November 2017. If you have a kindle that was purchased before this time, you will have an unedited version and must update the book. Thank you!   Welcome! To be notified of author Reverend Aimée Marie Bejarano new releases, special sales, and get FREE Kindle eBooks when available click 'Follow' under her picture.

A Christian YA multi-genre author, Reverend Aimée Marie Bejarano writes inspirational, historical fiction, Messianic, Jewish, paranormal, science fiction, horror, supernatural, and urban fantasy novels. She is the author of the bestselling Kindle novel, "Angelica, You Have Chosen Well," Part One of the Angelica Series & "My Name Is Not Saul" Part Two of the Angelica Series. Her inspiration and passion come from the Lord who uses her love of good books, movies and things of the supernatural and paranormal to show readers what God’s Word (The Bible) says regarding controversial subjects. No matter the genre, each of Aimée's novels proclaim Jesus as the King and Conqueror while spreading the gospel.

This country gal lives in the great state of Texas. A musician, Aimée has worked with the youth for years. She enjoys cooking, gardening, and playing with her four-legged kids, movie fright nights with the family, and caring for her small fowl flock. On cool evenings, she loves taking leisure walks and adores thunderstorms.

Though dealing with chronic pain, from several disabling diseases, Aimée presses on eager to encourage others to fight against their physical limitations. For this talented servant of God, writing is not only a calling, but a means to fly away into the world of her imagination. A talent for writing in the present tense, readers are pulled into the story while it’s happening.

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~Interview with Victoria J Benchley~

Tell us about the book:
The Pernicious Pachyderm is the seventh novel in the Duncan Dewar Mystery Series, yet the book is still a stand-alone.  Throughout the stories, characters and relationships develop while mysteries are solved.  The action takes place in and around the fictional village of Taye, in Perthshire.  The reader will find many similarities between Taye and this real-life area of beautiful central Scotland. This is the same location where the series began with The Merlon Murders - Book 1.  A few months have passed since Angela nearly lost her life, and the experience affects her engagement.
Now, a boutique circus has arrived in Taye, and tourism is on the rise, but so is murder.  Preparing for his upcoming nuptials and refurbishing his cottage aren't enough to keep Duncan occupied.  A gruesome crime intrudes on the idyllic village, and as the detective becomes embroiled in the murky case, a specter from the past returns, threatening his happy ending.  Can Duncan absolve an elephant accused of killing his ringmaster?  Can he find the real murderer before he or she strikes again?  Will a jealous spirit from ancient Clan Neish hinder the Scotsman's wedding and harm his fiancée?  Suspects abound as Dewar returns, joined by the usual cast of family and friends and several newcomers in his latest mystery.
Do you recall how your interest in writing originated?
I became interested in writing at a very young age.  I used to make up stories to entertain myself.  In addition, during my childhood, my mother kept us amused with her own seasonal tales at bedtime.  When I had my own children, she wrote short yarns featuring their alter egos.  I have been surrounded by storytelling my entire life.
What does your writing process look like?
Usually, a detailed scene forms in my mind out of the blue.  From that, I build the story as the characters take over and sort of do their own thing.  Research gets thrown in along the way.  At some point in the process, I have to outline the remaining portion of the book to keep everything on track. 
If you could cast your characters in the Hollywood adaptation of your book, who would play your characters?

For the Dewar brothers, I'd cast a young Jason Riddington as Duncan, Henry Cavill as Angus, Eddie Redmayne as Harold, and Alex Pettyfer as William.  Lily Collins would make a wonderful Angela, Duncan's love interest, while Emma Stone or Isla Fisher fit the role of Skye.  I would love to see Anthony Hopkins as Donald Merriwether, proprietor of the Blue Bell Inn.  Kit Harington would make a smashing Chief Inspector Wallace.  James Norton, no stranger to playing a vicar, might fill the role of Redmond Hayes very well.  Child actor, Shivansh Kotia, could be the ideal Ravi Patel, and I see English character actress Elizabeth Spriggs as Sidney Taylor.
Who was your favorite character in The Pernicious Pachyderm?
I think my favorite is newcomer Sidney Taylor.  While mentioned in The Christmas Contest, she makes her first personal appearance in The Pernicious Pachyderm.  She's a tenacious widow with a unique way of communicating and I had loads of fun developing the character and her dialogue.
What are you working on now? What is your next project?
I am currently working on a new mystery series.  These novels will be quite different from the Dewar books, but hopefully, they'll be just as enjoyable, with many memorable characters.  Duncan will return after a well-deserved vacation!


 When a boutique circus arrives in Taye, tourism is on the rise, but so is murder. Preparing for his upcoming nuptials and refurbishing his cottage aren't enough to keep Duncan occupied. A gruesome crime intrudes on the idyllic village, and as the detective becomes embroiled in the murky case, a specter from the past returns, threatening his happy ending. Can Duncan absolve an elephant accused of killing his ringmaster? Can he find the real killer before he or she strikes again? Will a jealous spirit from ancient Clan Neish hinder the Scotsman's wedding and harm his fiancée? Suspects abound as Dewar returns, joined by the usual cast of family and friends and several newcomers in his latest mystery set in beautiful Perthshire, Scotland.
 

Victoria Benchley   lives with her husband of over twenty years and their two children on the West Coast of the United States. She grew up reading the classics and counts Dickens and the Bronte Sisters as her favorite authors. After a career in corporate America spanning public accounting, cash management, and real estate investments, at national and international firms, she chose to become a stay-at-home mom and full time taxi cab driver for her children. She is a Christian and enjoys quilting, cooking, and traveling (road trips included!), as well as reading and writing. Come football season, she can be found most Sunday afternoons enjoying an NFL game. 

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The Cook's Comeuppance: A Duncan Dewar Mystery (Duncan Dewar Mysteries Book 3)

 Hoping to combine work with pleasure and jumpstart his new company, Duncan takes a lucrative case in Spain investigating an accidental death at an exclusive artist enclave. Almost immediately he senses something is amiss. Did a chef use a stove to kill a cook? What other secrets lurk in the charming village and artist colony? Duncan must solve a murder without motive. Joined by family members and associates, can he crack the case? Travel with the Scottish detective as he experiences Spanish cuisine, culture, romance, and peril in Book 3 of the Duncan Dewar Mystery Series.Books by Victoria Benchley include:
The Snail Man at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O97FE9W
The Merlon Murders I
The Merlon Murders II
The Crime at the Bakery (A short story) - Coming Soon
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On Twitter @vbenchley On Facebook: Victoria J Benchley Victoria Benchley   lives with her husband of over twenty years and their two children on the West Coast of the United States. She grew up reading the classics and counts Dickens and the Bronte Sisters as her favorite authors. After a career in corporate America spanning public accounting, cash management, and real estate investments, at national and international firms, she chose to become a stay-at-home mom and full time taxi cab driver for her children. She is a Christian and enjoys quilting, cooking, and traveling (road trips included!), as well as reading and writing. Come football season, she can be found most Sunday afternoons enjoying an NFL game.
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Broken Butterfly (A Paradise Novel Book 2)

A Sweet & Clean, Inspirational Romance

Mallory Scott trusts no one. At twenty-two, she's in a battle for her life. Living in a women's shelter after finally escaping an abusive relationship, the only thing Mallory is focused on is staying safe. But when he finds her again, Mallory must flee the shelter in the middle of the night and rely on the kindness of a stranger to help her create a new life for herself in Paradise, Pennsylvania, far away from everything she knows.
Eric Matthews has what every man wants: a successful job and beautiful new girlfriend. Unfortunately, it seems he is living for everyone else but himself. But when chance leads a mysterious woman to appear in his life, his world is suddenly thrown off its axis. Mallory wants nothing to do with him, and he is determined to find out why. Attracted to the one man she thinks she can never have, Mallory battles with her heart's deepest desires. Her barriers slowly break down until jealousy flares--revealing her haunted past. As destiny remains just within reach, only time will tell if a shocking scheme will separate Mallory and Eric forever.
In this compelling inspirational romance, the past intertwines with the present as a woman searches for the truth that will finally set her free. Cindy Patterson  believes in life changing fiction and happily ever afters that start with Jesus. Her passions include Jesus, her husband, and her family. She's an ordinary girl wanting to do extraordinary things for Christ.
A Reader's Favorite, award-winning author, Cindy believes in captivating romance and happy endings. In her stories, she loves to give glimpses of how God can use brokenness and make them whole. Her favorite pastimes are watching her son play baseball and watching her daughter dance. She reads a lot, drinks too much coffee, and wishes she had more time to write. Author of Chasing Paradise and Broken Butterfly, she loves to connect with her readers and you can find her at  Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/yammh3re cindypattersonbks.com twitter: @cpattersonbks

Where Shadows Fall: (Rangers of Laerean, #2)

 When the Rangers discover that a deadly and horrific dragon of unspeakable power has been loosed upon their world, they must find a way to destroy the monster before the creature of shadows burns them all into oblivion. Complicating their efforts, the discovery of a secret and hidden dragon cult that worships the monster, and a conspiracy of dark forces from the realm of shadows, threatens to destroy the peace their world has known for centuries and bring war to the people of Hir. 
Struggling to survive the deepest of betrayals, the Rangers face a dark and foreboding time, as the world of Hir changes dramatically around them.

Early in life, Tom Fallwell discovered a love for fantasy and science-fiction, delighting in the wonderful escape into realms undreamed of. Weaned on the greats like J.R.R. Tolkien, Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, Robert E. Howard, Roger Zelazny, Robert A. Heinlein, and Michael Moorcock, just to name a few, Tom's imagination was forever inspired by those marvelous tales.One day, he discovered a simple book of rules called 'Chainmail', by Gary Gygax, and found a new love: the love of creating adventures and stories of his own. 'Chainmail' evolved into 'Dungeons & Dragons', and Tom played consistently with friends as both a player and a dungeon master (DM) for decades. Such activities helped him develop his ability to create worlds and stories for other players to enjoy.
Now retired from his long career as a software developer, Tom writes all the adventures and characters that constantly fill his mind and shares them with the world.
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Convicted (The Paradigm Shift Trilogy Book 1)

 This book was previously published as The Conversion (Book 1 of the Harvesting Machine Trilogy) Convicted (Book 1 of the Paradigm Shift Trilogy) begins the story by explaining how after being beaten and emotionally bruised by two ex-husbands, Hope Anderson seeks the comfort she once felt within her family church. Upon her first visit back, she sits on the last row to secure her anonymity. Desperate to find comfort and acceptance, Hope felt judgmental eyes instead. Regularly plagued by fear and paranoia, Hope seeks counsel and finds it through a female evangelist on television. The woman's depiction of love and her explanation of a spiritual journey prompts Hope to ask God for the same. He grants her request. Hope is taught how to pray effectively because of her journey with the Holy Spirit. With intercession, Hope is also granted supernatural gifts of spiritual sight and hearing. She faces demons bravely through her faith in the Holy Spirit to help others. When Hope's journey is over, she does not turn her back on her church or on her colleagues at work. Convicted, she boldly stands and fights for them using her superpowers. It is through this process that Hope learns to love herself and other people and to forgive. Living happily with her Lord, Hope is faced once again with what caused her immense fear and paranoia. The fight for her life begins, and it is the worst physical and spiritual battle imaginable! Raven H. Price, 
is a Christian fiction writer who uses romance mixed with fantasy and supernatural events to intrigue her readers. She also enjoys devoting her time inspiring and encouraging people to believe in themselves and trusting in a loving God. She is happily married to her husband, Ralph W. Price, III, and they live in Leesburg, Georgia with a large dog and four cats. Since she is a cat lover, her Twitter handle is ‘roaringpurr.’ Her Facebook author page @Roaringpurr, is devoted not only to her books but as an outlet to encourage love, respect, and acceptance for all mankind.
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Her Good Girl

 Sometimes digging deep frees you to bloom. Sadie Tremont's will to survive is killing her. Almost 18, she's battled one mysterious illness after another. Tara-Lynn, her mom, insists she's the only one with the ultimate cure. Sadie can't depend on her dad to help when his only interest is underground caving. Her grandmother too easily counts on God to help, but Sadie has stopped waiting for miracles. Callie, a café owner and new friend, might help but can she be trusted? Then there's Sky, Sadie's new boyfriend who offers a sliver of joy, peace, and self-respect. When he schemes that the only way for Sadie to be happy is to escape with him from her native West Virginia hills by killing Tara-Lynn, she's trapped. She can't partner with Sky to hurt the mom who has hurt her for years . . . or can she? When tragedy strikes and threatens Sadie's dad's life and the shaky ground the Tremont family stands on, will they pull together or give in to the weakened earth beneath their feet? Elaine Stock writes contemporary fiction, fusing romance, family drama, and psychological suspense in a "clean fiction" style, suitable for teens to any age adult. ALWAYS WITH YOU, her debut novel, is a 2017 Christian Small Publishers Association Book of the Year Award winner in the fiction category. Elaine's short stories were published in the best-selling Amazon anthology "Christmas Treasures: A Collection of Christmas Short Stories" and FamilyFiction's "The Story: 2014 Anthology." She is also a regular contributor to the HappySis Magazine. On her blog, Everyone's Story, she hosts guests weekly to help encourage readers, writers, and all those in-between. You can visit her on her website: www.elainestock.com, Twitter @ElaineStock Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AuthorElaineStock, Goodreadeshttp://goodreads.com/ElaineStock. Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/ycr7rw8z

An Unlikely Arrangement (Velvet Shoe Collection Book 1)

 Young and rebellious, Ruth Squire defied her parents to live the high life of young people in 1929 Detroit. Handsome and responsible, Peter Kirby worked diligently to make his family's life easier. Rich and powerful, Eric Horton held the fates of many families in his hands.
These three lives intertwine through the differing worlds of high society, middle-class life, and organized crime, culminating in an engagement, a kidnapping, a misunderstanding ...

Master of the unexpected twist, breathtaking depth, and contagious storylines, romance novelist, Patty Wiseman is the daughter of a WWII Navy vet who survived Pearl Harbor. She was raised in Washington State, attended The Wesleyan College in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, then moved to Northeast Texas where she has resided for over 30 years. Several of her short stories have been published in 'Angie's Diary'. Patty is the creator of the Velvet Shoe Collection, historical romantic mysteries set in the 1920's. An Unlikely Arrangement, is the first of the series. An Unlikely Beginning, the second book was released in July of 2012. The third in the series, An Unlikely Conclusion, was released in August of 2013. Fourth book in the series, An Unlikely Deception, was released August 5, 2016. Her self motivational book Success Your Way was published in March of 2016. She is published through Desert Coyote Productions. There are two more series in the works. One is a romantic comedy.  Patty is a VIP 2013 member of the WorldWide Who's Who Women's Entrepreneurs and a member of the GFWC-Texas Federation of Women's Clubs-Marshall Women's Club. She is also a member of the Texas Association of Authors, a member of East Texas Writers Association and NETWO. Patty's 2nd book in the series, An Unlikely Beginning won 1st place in Romance with the Texas Association of Authors. Patty is a winner in the 50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading Contest and has a 2nd place finish in the Forward National Literary Awards contest in Romance, for the 1st in her series, An Unlikely Arrangement. Her 2nd book won 1st place in the Texas Association of Authors contest in Romance and the 3rd book of the series won 1st place, as well. The 4th in the series won Honorable Mention in the same contest. She has entered and finished twice in the National Novel Writing Month challenge and won both times. 2007 & 2011. An avid league bowler, Patty is proud to maintain a 145 average on her ladies league. The league quickly turned into a book signing event the 1st day she timidly displayed her 1st novel. She sold a total of 20 books and in the same day bowled her highest series yet, a 521 with a high game of 197. Heady stuff indeed. Patty is married to husband Ron, and has two grown sons and 11 grandchildren. She currently lives in Texas with her husband and her dog Cutter.You can find out more about Patty on her 
website www.pattywiseman.com Amazon  https://tinyurl.com/yb6hdsae Twitter@PattyWG