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John Snyder

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in Cumberland, Maryland, The United States

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Literature & Fiction, Religion & Spirituality

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My new book, JACOB'S BELL: A CHRISTMAS STORY, was released nationally into bookstores, retailers and online by my publisher (Hachette Book Group/FaithWords) on October 2, 2018. It is available as a hardcover book, an ebook and an audiobook (MP3 & CD formats). Signed copies of my bestselling book, THE GOLDEN RING: A CHRISTMAS STORY, are still available on my website (www.johnsnyder.net) for just $10 (hardcover).

I was born and raised in Cumberland, a small mountain town in western Maryland. I graduated from Allegany High School (Cumberland) and the University of Maryland (College Park) with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. My first job was a Parole and Probation Agent with the Maryland Division of Parole and Probation. I supervised a caseload of ad My new book, JACOB'S BELL: A CHRISTMAS STORY, was released nationally into bookstores, retailers and online by my publisher (Hachette Book Group/FaithWords) on October 2, 2018. It is available as a hardcover book, an ebook and an audiobook (MP3 & CD formats). Signed copies of my bestselling book, THE GOLDEN RING: A CHRISTMAS STORY, are still available on my website (www.johnsnyder.net) for just $10 (hardcover).

I was born and raised in Cumberland, a small mountain town in western Maryland. I graduated from Allegany High School (Cumberland) and the University of Maryland (College Park) with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. My first job was a Parole and Probation Agent with the Maryland Division of Parole and Probation. I supervised a caseload of adult parolees and probationers before being assigned to the investigative unit. I served on numerous task forces and worked on special assignments with the headquarters office on legislative and policy issues. I also worked on special assignment with the Warrants Unit transporting parolees, arrested in other states, back to Maryland for prosecution. To earn additional income, I worked part-time as a real estate agent and a bounty hunter. At the age of 26, my interest in politics led me to seek a seat in the Maryland Legislature. Well ... my inexperienced and under financed campaign did not lead to a career in politics - needless to say! But, I look back on the experience as a valuable one.

In 1981 I founded my own marketing firm. My firm specialized in public relations, sports marketing and advertising. Over the years my business prospered and grew. The Snyder Group, Inc. developed and implemented national award-winning marketing campaigns for regional and national corporations. My firm has also worked with and represented some of the world's top professional athletes, sports franchises and sporting events.

I resided in Maryland (near Annapolis) from my college years until April of 2004. Seeking a more relaxed atmosphere, I moved to Mocksville, North Carolina (just West of Winston-Salem) with my wife, Ruth Ellen. I have two beautiful daughters, Nikki and Carli.

When not writing, my interests and hobbies include spending time with my family and friends, camping, hiking, golf, auto racing (I have raced karts – capable of speeds in excess of 100mph, pit crewed in the Indianapolis 500, and operated the driver communications board from the wall at the edges of speedways across the United States for my former client, two-time Indy 500 winner and national auto racing champion, Al Unser, Jr). I also enjoy in-line skating, mountain biking, politics, nature and making a positive difference in the lives others.
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The Golden Ring: A Touching Christmas Story
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Randall Quick (Illustrator)

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My New Book - Jacob's Bell: A Christmas Story

My new book, Jacob's Bell: A Christmas Story will be released nationally to bookstores and online on October 2, 2018 by Hachette Book Group/FaithWords. It will be available in hardcover, ebook and as an audio book in MPS and CD formats. You can learn more by visiting my website at www.johnsnyder.net.

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