Month: November 2023

Laugh, smile, snigger, snicker, snort and giggle with Gerry Burke’s 

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Dogmatic:

Featuring Dusty Rhodes, the K9 Kid & the Doberman Who Didn’t Like Doughnuts

by Gerry Burke

Genre: Humorous Short Stories 

Every morning I take my constitutional along the beach path in the suburb where I live. The early risers are already there with their dogs, every conceivable breed.

All of the canines have a story to tell, so I thought I might like to speak out on their behalf. You will be surprised with the extent and nature of their adventures. In fact, these humorous dog tales are unbelievable.

We already laud our heroes in the form of Lassie, Rin Tin Tin, and Snoopy. I hope these captivating stories will now shine a light on the likes of Baloo, Atticus, and William, the Wet Nose Wonder. In the meantime, give your dog a bone.

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Citizen Vain:

Stories From Down Under and All Over

by Gerry Burke

Genre: Humorous Short Stories

Stories from Down Under and all over! Humility is not a common virtue among the rich and famous. The protagonists in these narratives come from all parts of the globe, and have experienced the dizzy heights of fame and fortune. These are people who have let vanity overcome wisdom. Tall poppies need to be cut down to size, and plotting their downfall has been my pleasure.

“The Bonfire of the Vanities was hot. These yarns are hotter.” Lucifer Beelzebub

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My Book of Revelations:

Stories that Burst the Bubble of Believability

by Gerry Burke

Genre: Humorous Short Stories

History, heroes, horror, and Hollywood! Every story with a sting in the tail. Lady Godiva; The Charge of the Light Brigade; The Borgias; and Tales from the Old West: stories that never happened, but should have. Plus the heroes of today; crime-fighters, patriots, and protagonists of purpose. No wonder the villains never win. Of course, you can’t blame them for trying.

Laugh, smile, snigger, snicker, snort and giggle! The author’s revelations will be hard to believe, and harder to forget. There’s always a bubble to burst.

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Gerry Burke received a Jesuit-inspired education at Xavier College in Melbourne, Australia, where he still lives. Before commencing his long career in advertising, the author was employed by an international mining company, which included a three-year stint in New Guinea. He also dabbled in the horse-racing industry, as an owner and breeder, with some success. Being a former accountant and advertising creative, no one expected Gerry to become a published author, but he embraced this initiative to stave off dementia.

He has since penned six novels, seven volumes of short stories, and two offerings of commentary and opinion relating to politics, entertainment, sport and travel. The PEST pseudonym was subjected to a sea change with the introduction of popular discount detective Paddy Pest to booklovers everywhere.

Most people see the garrulous gumshoe from Down Under as a cross between James Bond and Maxwell Smart, and he has been the protagonist in a number of the author’s humour-laden publications. In recent times, there have been diversions into Science Fiction and absolute fiction, all of which have won enthusiastic acclaim.

Mr. Burke’s credentials have been well established, with twelve of his books featuring as a winner or finalist in a variety of international literary competitions. Three volumes have received multiple citations.

Gerry is single and lives with photographs of his best racehorses.

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Little Reason

by Darren DiGiovanni

Genre: Paranormal Horror

Hide and seek is not played alone.

Children of Vampires:

Little Reason

by Darren DiGiovanni

Genre: Paranormal Horror

Vampires,
Creatures both of night and nightmares, stories told and held apart from reality.

In the minds of man and woman, they carry terrors not to be shared or listed. A sleeping horror no longer slumbers. In the darker corners of less known woods, a house is now visited. A guest, unwanted nor welcomed has comes for more than blood. Eyes will see but only the heart of Simone, a broken child, will pay the price for the sinister games asked. Hide and seek is not played alone.

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Meet Darren DiGiovanni. He’s a dedicated husband, father, artist, and traveler. Prepare to be captivated by his soulful tales, painted with shades of darkness and wonder. Each tale mirrors life’s chapters, transformed into haunting landscapes where characters brimming with genuine feelings reside.

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by Larada Horner

Nonfiction / Memoir

 A Heartwarming & Humorous Christmas Memoir

Nonfiction / Memoir

Date Published: 09-21-2023

Publisher: Horner Publishing Company

Brimming with heartfelt anecdotes, nostalgic escapades, and timeless humor, Hair on Fire is a Christmas memoir like no other. It will warm your heart, make you laugh uproariously, and transport you back to the most magical time of the year. So grab a hot cocoa and snuggle under a cozy blanket while Horner-Miller beguiles with her tales!

About the Author

Larada Horner-Miller is an award-winning poet, essayist, blogger and accomplished multi-genre author who holds a bachelor’s degree in English and a Master of Education Degree in Integrating Technology into the Classroom. She is the accomplished author of seven award-winning historical fiction, memoir, and poetry works plus three self-published cookbooks.

Her new release, Hair on Fire: A Heartwarming & Humorous Christmas Memoir is available in paperback and e-book format.

Her sixth book, Coronavirus Reflections: Bitter or Better?, is available in paperback and four e-book formats. It won the 2023 New Mexico/Arizona Book Awards for the Self Help/Guides category and the 2022 New Mexico/Arizona Book Award for the Mind, Body and Spirit category. Larada offers the reader the opportunity to look back at 2020 and the global pandemic through her prose and poetry through reading, then reflecting and responding. She addresses all the emotions she felt during this overwhelming time and leads the reader through to a self-access: bitter or better?

Her fifth book is the authorized memoir and biography of world-renown square dance caller Marshall “Flip” Flippo. Just Another Square Dance Caller: Biography of Marshall Flippo is available now in hardback, paperback and four e-book formats. Recently Just Another Square Dance Caller won two awards: Book Excellence Awards Finalist and Silver award for eLit. Book Awards.

Larada and her husband, Lin, enjoy being nestled in the mountains above Albuquerque, New Mexico, near the village of Tijeras. She enjoys square dancing, traveling, knitting, and reading.

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by P.T.M. Parizotto 

Fantasy – Dark Fantasy – Epic Fantasy – Post Apocalyptic Fantasy.

Date Published: October 28, 2023

This is not a save-the-world story.

In a fading world on the brink of its end, Sunmine stands besieged by the Jungle of Rot. Tensions simmer between the Woodfolk and the Sun Empire Citizens, trapped together in these shrinking lands.

Amidst this turmoil, a figure stands out: Anpô, the sole outsider to ever come from beyond the Rot and survive. He arrived a mere baby in his mother’s arms, an ominous bloodred tattoo marking his chest — but her death came fast, robbing Anpô and the city of any answers she might have held.

Is Anpô to be the doom of Sunmine, as so many claim? A cursed Rotspawn, touched from birth by the Black Rot that devours the world? Or could the whirls of ink on his chest hide the answers they seek?

Seeking acceptance, Anpô chases the sacred Art of Burning, his true nature becoming entwined with the hopes and hatred of Sunmine’s inhabitants as the forces of this decaying world converge around him. Will he carve himself a place in these lands that are not his, unlocking the secrets shrouding his past? Or will he crumble under the weight of their fear and mistrust, unleashing whichever dark destiny might lurk within him?

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P.T.M. Parizotto is the author of the epic fantasy The Rot Within as well as the content creator behind the YouTube channel P.T.M. Parizotto (GeekZotto), which focuses on the critical analysis of storytelling. He is currently finishing his Master’s Degree in São Paulo, Brazil.

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Nonfiction / Memoir / Fishing

Nonfiction / Memoir / Fishing

Date Published: ‎June 26, 2022

Publisher: ‎Mindstir Media

If you’re yearning for tales about adventure and fun on the open sea, look no further!

The crew welcomes you aboard the Twister, one of the finest fishing vessels in the Gulf of Mexico, as the search is on for the big ones that legends are made of. Blue marlin, yellowfin tuna, swordfish, and more are waiting to be caught, just so long as Bob and his friends have the strength to reel them in.

Told in a fun, engaging style, this book combines elements of drama, heroism, and skill with humor and some educational points about the sea and its inhabitants, with plenty of surprises along the way.

The stories will make you feel like you are out on the water yourself getting ready to land that next great catch you’ll be talking about for the rest of your life. Experienced seamen and land lubbers alike will enjoy this peek into one of the good parts of life with all of its promises and perils.

The use of the word Tales in the subtitle is a play on the word “Tails” that matches the Goliath Grouper on the front cover. When you look into the mouth of the Grouper, we hope you’ll want to look inside this exciting collection of tales.

About the Author

A FLICKER IN THE WATER (Inside The Tales) is my second published work. The first one being a book of poems called “Eagle Claws For Freedom’s Cause”. The latter being so well received it provided the impetus to write this second book. I have always enjoyed the outdoors especially deep sea fishing and wanted this book to focus on those stories. I was born in New York City and raised in Northeastern Pennsylvania where the most popular outdoor sport was Whitetail Deer Hunting. Maybe I will write about those stories in a future book. I now live in Florida, where I still enjoy sports of all kinds. Hopefully one day soon I will get to see the Tampa Bay Rays win the World Series. But for now, I will keep myself busy pursuing then writing about landing the “Big Ones”.

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a Christmas Horror Novel

by JON COHN

Christmas Horror

Date Published: November 2, 2023

Publisher: Deadbolt Books

How well do we really know the people sleeping next to us in bed at night?

After a tragedy strikes the Barnes family, Sarah’s husband Tom begins acting strangely. It starts with wild mood-shifts and accusations at their thirteen-year-old daughter, but quickly escalates to the attempted murder of an off-season mall Santa. From what Sarah can tell, Tom’s only motive seems to lie behind a mysterious hatred for Christmas that burns year-round. What’s worse, Tom’s only defense lies in a long-forgotten book he wrote detailing a traumatic event in his childhood that seems too far-fetched to be believed. His entire case revolves around the notion of talking Christmas trees, a living army of toys, and worst of all, a monster masquerading as Mrs. Claus.

Now, Sarah must go on a journey into her husband’s past to learn if Tom is in the midst of a psychotic breakdown, if he’s a danger to his family, or if he really is being hunted by the malevolent holiday horror that destroyed his childhood.

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JON COHN IS A WRITER and professional board game designer based out of San Diego, California. You can follow him on Instagram and Twitter @joncohnauthor.

He would also love to give you free stuff like stories, audiobooks, and games by signing up for his mailing list at http://www.joncohnauthor.com.

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by DeCarol Jovanovic

Sing Along and Learn to Potty

Children’s Book

Date Published: July 2023

In Tinkle Tinkle Little One, children will discover a fun and engaging way to listen to their bodies and recognize when it’s time to use the potty. By following simple steps and singing along to the catchy Tinkle Tinkle Little One song, potty training becomes an exciting adventure. This charming book is an ideal gift for parents or caregivers navigating the potty training journey with their little ones.

About the Author

DeCarol Jovanovic is an entrepreneur. She created a best selling “Don’t Wake the Little One” sign for new parents and plans to launch an event planning site in Spring 2024. Ms. Jovanovic is a best selling author. Upon hitting book shelves, Tinkle Tinkle Little One was a #1 new release and has been seen on NBC, ABC, and CBS. Tinkle Tinkle Little One was written to assist parents with their potty training journey and encourage kids to pee on the potty. The best selling book has hit #1 on Amazon a few times since public release.

DeCarol’s hometown is in South Carolina and she also lives in Northern. Dream Ellison can bring authors to your live event. For more information or to book an event, contact Dream Ellison at 844-41-DREAM (37326) or visit website http://www.dreamellison.com.

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Through Eartha’s United Learning Advocacy (EULA) Program, Dream Ellison has been able to benefit families across America. The EULA Program is named after Eartha Blocker, a retired educator and avid reader. Ms. Blocker is a proud alumna of Morris College. The goal of EULA is to provide organizations and independently owned home based daycare/preschools with quality books that make learning about staying healthy fun.

Dream Ellison collaborates with other authors who focus on early education. Authors can contact Dream Ellison at dreamellisonllc@gmail.com to discuss book distribution through EULA.

The Journey to Success: A Conversation with Entrepreneurs & Industry Leaders

Business Nonfiction

Date Published: July 28, 2023

Publisher: MindStir Media

INTRODUCTION WITH SHARK TANK’S KEVIN HARRINGTON AND WALL STREET JOURNAL & USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. J. HEBERT

Being an entrepreneur can be a challenging path. But what if it didn’t have to be? What if you could tap into the expertise of a world-renowned entrepreneurial icon, an award-winning publishing CEO, a celebrity agent, real estate moguls, and a host of others who have been where you are … that moment before things took off? What if they were willing to share some of the most important lessons from their journeys?

Mind-Stirring Business Secrets is a collection of wisdom offered by almost two dozen business leaders from a wide range of fields, all with one crucial thing in common–they turned their dreams into reality. And with their help, you can too.

Inside you’ll find hacks to maximize your business valuation, the magic of co-creation and why it works, tips on becoming your best self so your business reaches its full potential, and much more. Give yourself the advantage of million-dollar mentors and their Mind-Stirring Business Secrets.

Authors who contributed to this book:

Christen Hagan, Darren Prince, Christopher Masiello, Jesse Haynes, Karl Yaacoub, Dr. Kathleen McAllister, Ami Mariscal, Ocean Eagle, Mark Paul, Jason Pliml, Bably Bhasin, Donald Williams, Paul Gunn, Dr. Britney Caruso, Norm Ashley, Jake Butler, Jack Atkinson, Myrielle Philistin, Carolyn Watkins, and Youngtae Kim

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a Children’s Book, Middle Grade

by Wayne Rankin

Children’s Book, Middle Grade

Date Published: October 28, 2022

Wayne is a good kid but has always had a hard time making friends. His dad is an air force master sergeant. He travels a lot, even overseas. Now, Wayne is in a new school and feels unsure of himself. He has pimples on his forehead, crooked teeth, and mended glasses.

Wayne, the nerd, has to deal with his appearance and the challenge of being a wanderer. However, he is not alone; there are others just like him!

Join Wayne on his adventure from Luke AFB Phoenix, Arizona, to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, and see his transformation from an ugly caterpillar to an amazing and beautiful butterfly!

About the Author

Wayne Rankin is an Air Force Service Disabled Veteran, and was a Lockheed Martin Deputy Site Manager for the 3rd Space Surveillance Squadron at Misawa Japan. He was the 73rd Space Group, Chief of Logistics providing support to geographical separated units overseeing operations of the Air Force Space Command’s $360M, Space Surveillance projects. He was a Shipley Associates Proposal Manager for ITT Systems Division, Lockheed Martin, URS, Lear Siegler, ACS State-Local Solutions and GTE Government Systems. While at ACS State-Local Solutions with a win rate of 80% .He is a Magna Cum Laude graduate from Colorado Christian University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Management well as a Master of Arts degree in Procurement and Acquisition Management and Human Resources Development from Webster University…

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