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Witness to my Last Judgement
A Modern Version of the Traditional Near-Death Experiences
Marie-Emily Sendrea
About the Book
Dee-Anna is an upper-class woman and a resident of a well-preserved suburb in Michigan, where only the elite build their treasured nests. This classy lady found herself in the throes of a terrifying adventure that pushed her to the brink of her sanity. “With every day that passed, it became a burden hard to endure,” Dee-Anna confesses, “and I complained of pains all over my body. ‘Anxiety,’ my doctor explained. ‘Overstressed,’ was a specialist’s opinion. I was the only one who knew the truth. I needed to unburden my mind and heart; I needed to shift this torment onto a listener…” And then she added: “You might be the only one to believe me without ruining my name. I don’t care of you spread the word. On the contrary, I really want you to share my experience with others.”
Witness to my Last Judgement meets the criteria to be considered a mind-changer. When the reader finishes the final pages of this book and finds out Dee-Anna’s hidden secret, to follow will be some immediate soul-searching. The reader will then be able to unveil each of the hidden secrets tucked deeply in the back of his or her brain.
I would like my readers to fully enjoy reading this story as much as the admirers of my artwork enjoy the dreamlike stories illustrated on my canvas. As a professional artist, I have dedicated a good part of my life to personal artwork as well as to educational art projects, which can be viewed at http://www.marie-emilysendrea.com
About the Author
“As a Christian storyteller, I use my God-given talents in the areas of writing and painting, while narrating the drama of earthly life on canvas and on paper. Thus, my first book, entitled The Price: Stop My Time I Want To Get Off was published in 1997 by Benchmark Publishing & Design. In 2010, the Bible League, Bucharest, Romania published the first, and in 2012 the second edition of my book, entitled Understanding the Bible. The third book, Confused Souls is still waiting to be published soon.
As a subjective-surrealist artist, I fill my canvases with unique observations collected from my own daily life. Hence, I had the honor of having my artwork displayed in solo and group exhibitions. In his letter addressed to me, George Bush, former President of the United States, acknowledged his reception of one of my paintings, entitled The One Is Yet To Come.
As an art teacher, I try to help my students depict scenes that represent the realities of life. The art competitions that I have won – mostly linked to the government – sponsored art project, called artist-in-residence programs – helped me to teach gifted students truths that are considered very complicated by many, but that can become simple rules of life if represented through art.
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Paperback $18.99 E-book $2.99
Island Dog Books
Mary R. Lee
About the Book
Island Dogs
Inspired by so many dogs—who find a way to live through extreme hardships.
About the Author
Artist Mary R. Lee attended the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, D.C. and also studied in Switzerland and Greece. She exhibits her work throughout New England. Her professional experience started in New York with cards reproduced by George Caspari Inc., and Cranes Paper Company in Dalton, Massachusetts. For seven years, she has shown her work at the Newbury street gallery Monhegan in Boston. She also designed the logo for The Boston Cultural Collaborative for Early Learning, which represented eight museums of Boston.
Mary Lee was filmed by WGBH-TV as the art instructor for the A.C.E.S. Project in collaboration with the Museum of Science, the Children’s Museum, and Zoo New England. She recently wrote and illustrated Island Potcake Dogs, a series of early learning books, inspired by so many dogs who find a way to live through extreme hardships.
E-book $2.99 Paperback $11.33
Golden Promise
Richard Malmed
About the Book
Leaving a team dinner at the exclusive Shrewsbury Country Club, attorney Peter Stern heard muffled cries for help coming from behind the berm of the eighteenth hole. Slowly snaking his five iron from the golf bag, he approached to see two men raping a waitress. He buried the first swing into the rib cage of one man. As the second man came at him, he hammered his left hand and sliced open his scalp on the follow through. He would later discover that the entire scene was videotaped by an old acquaintance. He pulled the rainsuit from his bag to cover the nakedness of his new client.
About the Author
Richard Malmed has been a lawyer for over fifty years, but now is able to pursue his first love since he was an Honors English Major at Yale. His works have won a few awards. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife and spends his spare time thinking creatively while working out at the gym. He holds a world record in the bench press for his age and weight group. He writes historical fiction or lawyer’s adventure novels.
E-book $2.99 Paperback $12.99
But Is He Jewish?
and Other Quirky Tales
Daniel Wolf
About the Book
“But Is He Jewish? is divided into three sections. The first section, “Quirky Tales,” consists of fifty short stories. Although each touches upon some aspect of Jewish life and culture, they deal with such universal themes as love, mortality, courage, coming of age, and the importance of family.
The following section, “Mishegas” (Yiddish for craziness), includes stand-up comedy routines, the philosophical musings of a fictitious rabbi, advice for daily living (“A Guide for the Confused”), “Eighty Questions to Ponder,” and nonsensical poetry (“Quit”).ho
The final section, “Animals with Attitudes”, features four humorous mini-plays with animals (elephants, lions, housecats, and rhinoceroses) taking on Jewish characteristics and even speaking some Yiddish (translations provided).
In all, But Is He Jewish? provides a delightful reading experience, as it addresses a variety of topics in a mostly humorous but always human manner.”
About the Author
“Daniel Wolf was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He retired from the Philadelphia Public School system in June 2015, having taught English as a Second Language for twenty-four years, primarily at the elementary level. In addition, from 1983 to 1993, he lived and taught English in Japan, during which time he traveled extensively both in Japan and throughout Asia.
In addition to being a short-story writer, Mr. Wolf has composed five complete musicals (book, music, and lyrics) and has published five plays, all of which can be viewed at www.danielwolfmusic.com
He also performs stand-up comedy throughout the Philadelphia region. You can view his comedy routines and music videos on his YouTube channel: Daniel Wolf Music & Comedy. Other interests include chess, traditional Japanese archery (kyudo), cycling, nature walks, and exotic cuisine. He can be reached at [email protected]”
Paperback $18.06 E-book $2.99
The Great Kickin’ Dog
Kenneth Crutchfield
About the Book
Ex musician, assembly line worker and alcoholic, John Coleman Sr. is a man with deferred and shattered dreams. Living in a Chicago housing project during the 60’s he is a father raising his eight-member family; four girls, two musical prodigy boys and a mentally unstable wife, in a drug, gang and gun infested environment among households with absent dads. During a competitive time of young musical prodigies, he fights for a pathway out of the projects through his talented sons. On a quest to find a way out, he drags his gifted boys on a whirlwind journey of hope, from talent shows to south side Blues clubs and observes their reputation growing with each performance. But along with the journey to see his boys “get great”, is his ongoing struggle with alcohol, his wife’s neurotic behavior and the fortified barrier of resentment from his jealous daughters all brought on by a family history of mental illness. Not only does John Coleman Sr. have to contend with the inner turmoil of his family, but a family tragedy shakes him to the core and threatens the sanctity of his high-spirited loved ones. The ‘GREAT’ Kickin’ Dog is a Black experience during a turbulent time of civil rights in the 6o’s and free spirits of the 70’s embedded in the cradle of Chicago’s segregation. It is a coming-of-age saga of passion, perseverance and the courage to rise above; a compelling story of hope and the question of fate.
Paperback $20.17 E-book $2.99
The Broken Badge III
The Final Chapter
D.F. Sparks
About the Book
Samuel Cooper, a former Texas Ranger turned United States Marshall, a highly religious man and a firm believer in reincarnation, the afterlife, heaven, hell, the devil, and most of all, “God”, had dedicated his life to upholding the law and defending the innocent when his parents were killed by a gang of marauders. He set out on a personal journey to bring every one of these men before the bar, to answer for the blood they had shed, and the innocent lives they had destroyed. The leader of this gang goes by the name of Klein, a cold-blooded killer who feels nothing for anybody or anything. After a long pursuit, Cooper is finally captured by the notorious outlaw and with his dying breath, he places a curse on the outlaw and swears that another will wear his badge and will come for him. When he does, hell will be in his right hand in the form of a Colt 45. This is the story from the start to finish at the legend of the broken badge. Maybe right doesn’t always win, but it always makes a strong statement and brings forth a judgment either in this life or the next.
About the Author
D. F. Sparks was born in Middletown, Ohio, in May 1944 to Isaac Sparks and Virtie May Wilhoit. His mother had three previous children, Tom, Martha, and Charles. As Sparks’ father work on pipelines, they lived nomadic lives and traveled constantly. When he was six, his mother was killed in a car wreck and his father remarried shortly thereafter. After the military, Sparks worked various jobs in the oil fields of Midland, Monahan, and Odessa, Texas. He worked on ranches and, one time, on river barges in Chattanooga, Tennessee. At 21, he starting driving a truck coast tocoast and did so for the next 45 years. He retired on his 66th birthday. In 1987, Sparks was reunited with his siblings after 37 years. His brother Charles died of a heart attack and his sister died soon after. He remained close with his brother Tom until Tom’s death. Tom had always urged Sparks to write, as he has become an accomplished musician and singer. Determined to keep the past of this great nation alive, he began writing about the West in 2014, a series entitled The Broken Badge. The rest, like his memories, are history.
E-book $2.99 Paperback $9.42
Compadres
A Cowboy Story
Paul Pumpian
About the Book
Jeff & Will, aged 10 & 11 met on a Southwest Texas ranch in 1892 and quickly became compadres–lifelong friends. As youngsters, it was predicted that Jeff would spend his adult years manipulating money and Will’s time would be spent among adoring women.
Pursuing these goals, the cowboys experienced adventures in saloons and bordellos; fought in bloody battles of the Mexican Revolution; survived a hellish Mexican prison; defended Colombus, New Mexico during Pancho Villa’s raid on that city and joined Pershing’s expedition to catch the elusive bandit.
While their story is driven by adventure and romance, the heart of “”Compadres”” is the blending of two distinct personalities.
About the Author
When Paul had completed his occupation duty in Germany, he entered UNC where he majored in Communications. His work in New York public relations led him to Las Vegas as PR Director of the Flamingo Hotel. He’s also held that position for every major club on Hollywood’s Sunset Strip.
He’s written material for stand-up comedians, numerous TV variety shows and spent 24 years contributing to the “”Blondie”” comic strip. Paul and his late wife showed and bred many World & National Champion Appaloosa horses.
“”Compadres”” is his first novel.
Paperback $18 E-book $4.99
Iceman of the Apocalypse
Timothy McDonnell
About the Book
Deputy Sloan Wallace participates in a scientific experiment, ingesting a pill that was told would only be temporary. Turned out the pill was a permanent implant, which was part of a radical new experiment performed by a desperate scientist out of time. Scarred by the process, Sloan abruptly left the experiment, hoping to continue with his normal life, until his world was turned upside down by the apocalypse.
About the Author
Inspiration is a funny thing… you’ll never know where it will come from. I haven’t watched a lot of TV in my later years, until a show about the zombie apocalypse caught my attention. I would watch the show religiously, and later the show became a part of my life here in Michigan. Most fans would follow their favorite actor or actress. Some fans would even go to a Comicon. It inspired me to write. I never thought I would be writing about the zombie apocalypse, but I could not resist. The ideas just kept flowing and I just kept writing. This journey started in 2015 and you are about to read the conclusion of the first chapter in a new saga. Maybe this is one worth reading. All the readers out there will be the judge. I hope you find this story entertaining. I wish you all the best. — Timothy McDonnell
E-book $3.99 Paperback $17
Moo the Ghost
Beth Praed
About the Book
The story is about a little ghost who has a speech impediment. Instead of saying “Boo” like the other ghosts, all that he can say is “Moo”. Because of this, he is bullied by the other ghosts. But when three children enter the haunted house, they decide that because he isn’t a scary ghost, Moo can be their friend. Also, “Moo the Ghost” was awarded the Readers’ Favorite Finalist Award in the Children – Concept Genre in September 2020.
About the Author
Author Beth Praed (formerly Beth Hill) is a published author of five books—“Multiple Sclerosis: Q&A”, “The AD/HD Book”, “Domestic Violence: My Freedom from Abuse”, a children’s picture book “Moo the Ghost”, and “So You Have a Disease: Devotions and Stories to Restore Hope”. Her first book on MS was the top book on multiple sclerosis for six years at Amazon.
Paperback $18.95
Ring Around the Circle
Ralph Pilolli
About the Book
A time of ‘Once’ or a time ‘Forth coming’ is within the psyche of you who continues to read on. It covers much adventure, politics that parallels that of today, which entails greed, power and intrigue. Read on and ‘Philantasize’ how they dealt with politics then. Your imagination will then take you to “My Land of Philantasy”.
About the Author
Twelve years of Catholic School; liking, loving, learning, understanding and accepting all the unanswered questions had a universal word. A word I believed fully until the church started changing the rules. Even that, with reservation, was –OK! I’ll hang on to the magic word. Next came the most precious of all to be changed, the communication between the creator and myself, the meditation of the mass. This was what tainted the magical, universal word. This word needed answers. Through much reading, thinking, conversing and meditation. A philosophy about life and death has given me my magic universal word back, my magic word is again untainted you will see it in my writings. It is called “FAITH,” “FAITH OF LIFE”, and “FAITH OF DEATH”. It is called “UNIVERSAL FAITH.”
I was literally coerced into writing a weekly auto racing column in a fairly large newspaper. This expanded into an additional bi-weekly column in a popular auto racing paper. The point being, a writer is generally told, write what you know best.
Hardback $41.96 Paperback $25.5 E-book $2.99