The Fall of Mu is the captivating first book of the Galactic Pact series.
This multi-generational epic blends science fiction and historical fiction
to transport you to a pre-historic era where humanity built an interstellar
empire. With vivid scenes, rich characters, and chapters that defy
expectations, this book takes you on an exciting journey across the
stars.
Michael is sixteen when his homeland is destroyed in a nuclear attack, his
parents are murdered, and he is the one responsible for ensuring his
people’s survival. Throughout Michael’s struggles with alien overlords,
apathetic allies, and godlike creatures, we follow him as he discovers what
it takes to lead in a dystopian universe and how hard it can be to cling
onto hope in times of despair. But this is only the beginning!
About the Author
R. Halderman is a fiction writer and engineer with a passion for
philosophy. He is the author of exciting and provocative literature, blazing
a trail for a new style of fiction for a new generation. His writing draws
on science fiction’s past and present to create a unique voice in
contemporary fiction.
You can learn more about R. Halderman at http://www.RHalderman.com. You can also
find him on Gab: @RussellH and Minds: @rhalderman
Childhood should be a time of love, safety, and security. Childhood
shouldn’t be hard. But for Dr. Christopher Smith, what shouldn’t have been
was. This is the true inspiring story of Dr. Smith, who overcame being a
homeless teenager to become a physician at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins
Hospital.
Dr. Christopher Smith is a physician who completed his medical training at
the world-famous Johns Hopkins Hospital. He wrote this book to give hope to
all for a better life. Please enjoy and share with others.
“Against all odds” is really the only way I can describe HOMELESS
To HOPKINS. This is not only an American success story, it is a human
expression of inner faith… Chris’ book is an inspiration for anyone asking
themselves if they can achieve their dreams… After reading this book, I
would say you will have your answer and that answer is yes, anything and
everything is possible.”
— Mariel Hemingway. Oscar and Emmy-nominated actress and bestselling author
A portion of all sales will be donated to charity.
About the Author
Dr. Christopher Smith is a Board- Certified practicing physician who
completed his residency and fellowship at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins
Hospital. Dr. Smith currently lives in Florida and is a partner with
Quantum Imaging and Therapeutics. He dedicates time and resources to raising
awareness of homeless children and finding solutions to help them overcome.
Chris enjoys making new memories with his family, walking barefoot on the
beach, traveling, and photography.
Becoming a father is easy, but choosing to be the father a child needs is incredibly difficult.
A Fatherless Curiosity
by Richard Quisenberry
Genre: Nonfiction, Parenting
Becoming a father is easy, but choosing to be the father a child needs is incredibly difficult. Some are blessed with proper role models, but the reality is many grow up without a father to guide them on the road of life.
A Fatherless Curiosity, stirring and empowering, is unique for two reasons:
*the vision and curiosity of a female provoked the conversation and created this anthology, and
*a group of men agreed to pull back the facade and reveal the heartwarming and gut-wrenching truths they have lived
Twenty-one men from all walks of life courageously share their truths to these questions:
*What does it feel like to have a father?
*How does it feel to be a father?
*How are you doing as a father?
It begins with unmasking the truth of fatherhood and its expectations (spoken and unspoken). It will leave you reflecting on the long-term effects of your childhood with or without your father and its impact on your life’s journey.
A Fatherless Curiositywill leave you with guidance, encouragement, and hope for stronger families, beautiful lives, and prosperous, healthy communities.
Richard Quisenbury (Coach Quis) has achieved and is still in pursuit of every dream he has set his mind to, including graduating from college, becoming a principal, driving across the country, learning many hobbies, traveling out of the country, falling deeply in love, creating a beautiful family, and identifying his life purpose, to name but a few.
With over 40 years of experience in the educational industry, Coach Quis is just as passionate today, as he was on his first day, about developing tomorrow’s personal and professional leaders. As said by Coach Quis, “If you want a different result, you must be willing to first take a different action. With the near epidemic proportions of unhappy employees, the need for personal and professional integration has never been more imminent.”
Note that he didn’t say work/life balance; he believes such a thing is both impossible and undesirable for we spend a disproportionate amount of our time working. Instead, the goal is to integrate all aspects of life so we thrive at our careers & our personal lives equally as well, where we aren’t leaving a part of us behind as we spend our days at work wishing we were somewhere else… anywhere else; or trying to be home with our children while distracted by the things not getting done at work. Instead of balance, it’s the power of presence we seek.
Born into obscurity, poverty, and indifference in the 1960s in the heart of
the African wilderness, Kisemei Kupe experienced neglect, hunger,
loneliness, misdirection, abuse, and danger to a degree that very few in our
Western culture could imagine. Reaching out for help, he devoted himself to
Islam only to find himself in acute despair and hopelessness. Yet in the
midst of these crushing circumstances, Kisemei experienced a dramatic
encounter with the vision of a man he had never met and whose name he
didn’t know. It was an encounter so genuine and a metamorphosis so
drastic that it would set in motion a series of events that would lead him
to face certain death for his actions. He was once a warrior for his
village, but now a new warrior had emerged. This is a story that many of us
need to hear today—a story that transcends the jury of society, an
abiding story of truth and hope for us all.
About the Author
Clark Wiginton is a physician, entrepreneur, and writer who lives in west
central Texas with his wife, Stephanie, and their five children. He is a
personal friend of the subject of this book.
At the critical moment of danger, will their talent save them?
Or will they lose it all in a fiery cataclysm that dooms their hearts—and their lives?
Healing Portals
The Universe Chronicles Book 5
by Claire Davon
Genre: Paranormal Romance
When Katrina Paul is summoned to rescue an agent in the middle of the night, she does so without hesitation. The last thing she expects is her old flame Derek to come tumbling through her hasty portal. She’d left Toronto—and Derek—behind when she’d relocated to Richmond for good reason.
If not for Katrina’s ability, healing talent Derek Forester would have been trapped in a mission gone wrong. He hadn’t expected to see Katrina again, but he had never forgotten the way she made him feel. He’d done the right thing, but seeing her again made him question the wisdom of that choice.
Almost as soon as he arrives, mysterious entities begin plaguing them. Someone is trying to keep them together and engineered his rescue to Richmond. It has the touch of the mysterious new entity Whisper, but why?
Soon they are on the run, keeping one step ahead from energy beings that find them no matter where they go. When a crisis triggers a new, hidden talent between them, it becomes clear that this entire situation has been a setup. Right from the beginning.
As the truth about their power begins to emerge, Katrina realizes that she’s never stopped loving Derek. But when they learn that everything they understood about their past and their present is false, they wonder if anything between them is real.
At the critical moment of danger, will their talent save them? Or will they lose it all in a fiery cataclysm that dooms their hearts—and their lives?
Claire can’t remember a time when writing wasn’t part of her life. Growing up, she used to write stories with her friends. As a teenager she started out reading fantasy and science fiction, but her diet quickly changed to romance and happily-ever-after’s. A native of Massachusetts and cold weather, she left all that behind to move to the sun and fun of California, but has always lived no more than twenty miles from the ocean.
In college she studied acting with a minor in creative writing. In hindsight she should have flipped course studies. Before she was published, she sold books on eBay and discovered some of her favorite authors by sampling the goods, which was the perfect solution. Claire has many book-irons in the fire, most notably her urban fantasy series, The Elementals’ Challenge series, but writes contemporary and shifter romances as well.
While she’s not a movie mogul or actor, she does work in the film industry with her office firmly situated in the 90210 district of Hollywood. Prone to breaking out into song, she is quick on feet and just as quick with snappy dialogue. In addition to writing she does animal rescue, reads, and goes to movies. She loves to hear from fans, so feel free to drop her a line.
Ann and Rhonda continue to deal with guests at The Beach House Hotel on the
Gulf Coast of Florida, including Bobby “Bugs” Bailey, a star
player in the NFL. At the Vice-President’s suggestion, Bobby’s
coach has sent him there to work to help adjust his behavior after
Bobby’s life of fame gets out of control. There’s no one better
to handle someone like that then soft-spoken Ann and outrageous Rhonda, who
declares it’s time for Bobby to wake up and smell the coffee.
Tina Marks, the movie star Ann and Rhonda helped earlier, arrives with her
two children and, Sydney Harris, her nanny who Tina has taken in after a bad
family situation.
Another of Judith Keim’s series of books celebrating love and families,
strong women meeting challenges, and clean women’s fiction with a
touch of romance—beach reads for all ages with a touch of humor,
satisfying twists, and happy endings. Be sure to check out her other
delightful books and series that readers adore.
Judith Keim, A USA Today Best Selling Author, is a hybrid author who both
has a publisher and self-publishes. Ms. Keim writes heart-warming novels
about women who face unexpected challenges, meet them with strength, and
find love and happiness along the way, stories with heart. Her best-selling
books are based, in part, on many of the places she’s lived or visited and
on the interesting people she’s met, creating believable characters and
realistic settings her many loyal readers love.
She enjoyed her childhood and young adult years in Elmira, New York, and
now makes her home in Boise, Idaho, with her husband and their two
dachshunds, Winston and Wally, and other members of her family.
While growing up, she was drawn to the idea of writing stories from a young
age. Books were always present, being read, ready to go back to the library,
or about to be discovered. All in her family shared information from the
books in general conversation, giving them a wealth of knowledge and vivid
imaginations.
Ms. Keim loves to hear from her readers and appreciates their
enthusiasm for her stories.
To sign up for her newsletter, go here: BookHip.com
“Try to get along and don’t keep score… It doesn’t matter who
has more toys, just have fun, my girls and boys. Don’t YOU be a bully,
not even now and then, not even to a foe or friend.”
Known as Mombat to her kids, she has plenty of ideas on how everyone can
learn to get along with others and have fun. Using her wit and insightful
wisdom, Mombat aims to make the world a better place by teaching positive
communication skills and the importance of friendship.
About the Author
Phyllis Schwartz is a married mother of two, who, after a highly successful
career in the TV news business, finally has the time to indulge in and focus
on her “civilian” writing. Even as a kid, she kept a diary and
wrote little stories and poems, a creative release that continued well into
adulthood.
She wrote news by day and poetry by night. And despite battling three
different types of cancer over more than three decades, she is still filled
with energy, joy, and optimism, and she looks forward to writing much more
poetry and children’s books in the future. Her writing often centers
on what she observes daily: including her friends, husband, and two
children, as well as her garden and her beautiful beach town residence in
dreamyEncinitas, all providing continued inspiration for her verse.
Welcome back to Buckeye Falls, Ohio! Does this small town mayor have the political savvy to negotiate his way back into his wife’s heart?
From the outside, Mayor Anthony Snyder and his wife Natalie have it all. Adorable children, a lovely home, and a never-ending supply of free food from the local diner. But behind closed doors, this duo struggles to stay connected. The sparkle they show Buckeye Falls has turned a little dull on the home front.
Over the last decade, things became hectic in the Snyder household. Anthony was elected to office, following in his father’s footsteps. Unfortunately, he’s reminded regularly that these are big shoes to fill. Being the best mayor takes a lot of time—time he’s not spending with his family.
Natalie prides herself on being everything to everyone, but the job of a wife hasn’t been smooth sailing. Wrapped up in her own growing business and their kids’ activities, her time with Anthony has dwindled faster than her secret stash of Halloween candy. Natalie longs for quality time with the man she loves, but it never seems to be in the cards.
A chance to visit their family lake house promises a week away from it all, but can these two reconnect when there’s no distractions? Or is it time for these high achievers to admit that love might be the one thing they can’t master?
With a little help from the residents of Buckeye Falls, this power couple will find their way back to happily ever after.
Falling Againis the third book in the Buckeye Falls series, but it can be enjoyed as a standalone read. Featuring similar marriage conflicts as in Lyssa Kay Adams’ The Bromance Book Cluband the small-town romance of Susan Mallery’s Fool’s Goldseries, fans will love this second chance love story. After all, who doesn’t deserve to fall in love again?
Libby Kay lives in Columbus, Ohio with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul. Contemporary or Regency, sweet or hot, as long as there is a happily ever after—she’s in love!
When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband—traveling as far as their bank account will allow.
Writing is a solitary job, and Libby loves to hear from readers. Reach out, ask questions, and review her stories anytime. She’d love to hear from you.
This wonderful rhyming story is about two little girls born as twins and the
magic of that special bond and their magnetic love that lasts forever.
Whether together or apart, they can see, sense, and feel each other’s
feelings hardwired into their hearts. The colorful illustrations bring a
unique feeling of love, care, and kindness.
Mr. B’s Books by Michael Barnes – Rhyming books that teach kindness and
compassion, making the world a happier place.
From being a little girl in a village in China with polio to a tech
executive at Apple, Libo Cao Meyers (曹力波) has had quite a journey in life—a journey steeped in rich family
legacy and powered by determination, growth, and love. Over the years and
the miles, she’s embraced her differences and has allowed no
one—including herself—to set limitations on what she’s
able to accomplish.
But just because she’s been successful doesn’t mean it’s
been easy. Not by a long shot.
Along the way, Libo has overcome challenges as an immigrant in a new
country, a person with a disability, a mother, and a woman in the
male-dominated world of technology.
In Limp Forward, Libo boldly shares her story—both the hard and the
beautiful—so that you may feel seen, be reminded of your inherent
value, and find the strength you need to face your own challenges in
life.
Every journey is unique, but Libo’s experiences contain insight that
connects us all. Limp Forward is a captivating, unbridled exploration of the
truths that guide us and shows what is possible when we pursue our full
potential.
About the Author
Libo Cao Meyers is a veteran of Silicon Valley’s culture of
innovation, a board member, and a high-tech executive at Apple, where she
helps build products that enrich people’s lives. Libo grew up in a
village in Northern China and was diagnosed with polio as an infant. She did
not let her disability quiet her ambition, immigrating alone to the United
States at twenty-four and simultaneously completing her MS and Ph.D. at Ohio
University in two different engineering fields. From there, she once again
put limitations aside and became an athlete by completing a Century
Ride—a 100-mile bike ride—despite lingering leg complications
from polio. She is proud to be part of the Cao family, which for the last
500 years of its 3000-year history, has kept a family record, each
generation striving for more and contributing to a deeply-rooted legacy. She
lives in California with her husband, Curt, and their two sons. For more,
visit http://www.libomeyers.com.
