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THE KELLSTRUMM PARADOX - A THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED, THOUGHT-PROVOKING LOOK AT ONE INTERSECTION OF SCIENCE AND BELIEVABLE FICTION As world peace is threatened in the year 2066, veteran scientist Charlie Nash and his team from Lawrence Livermore Lab begin work on a weapon to counter the doomsday device under construction in northern China. Targeting key Chinese officials, the weapon, a high energy particle collider machine dubbed Project AION, is designed to transport assassins through worm holes to alternate universes where they stealthily track down and eliminate the targets in future-time ambushes. But when it's brought online, Nash's dread and warnings of its potential consequences appear justified when unprecedented, potentially universe-ending cosmic events start unfolding. Editorial Reviews "A very interesting story about a dark-matter supercollider project being developed and tested by the U.S. government. I did very much enjoy this book, a page-turner, fast paced with much descriptive action... quite an exciting adventure." - Dave Reynolds, formerly of Yellow30Sci-Fi Review "A time traveling thriller with plenty of twists and turns to keep you on your toes." - Auntienance, Amazon reviewer "This is a beautiful blend of political intrigue and sci-fi! The Kellstrumm Paradox dances at the edge of modern physics understanding and leaves you yearning to discover just what kind of power Dr. Kellstrumm's discovery truly has." - Nick Kraftor, physics-educated computer scientist "Step into your personal chamber of sci-fi, containing dark matter, worm holes and international intrigue. The Kellstrumm Paradox presents both present and future realities of time and space. But, what about Dr. Nash's letter? Are we, as readers, supposed to "Fear Not"? - Richard H., math instructor "The Kellstrumm Paradox is an exciting work of modern science fiction. The author gives his reader all of the requisite components: adventure, danger, fear, politics, and ends with a thought provoking mystery. Enjoy!" - Kathie Brandt, retired educator and writer "The Kellstrumm Paradox has a fascinating premise which will intrigue science fiction buffs." - BG Nancy, retired math teacher "An entertaining work that produces interesting possibilities of the future and at the same time relieves the reader of the burdens of today." - Dwight C., retired DDS

A SEARCH FOR A BIRD BELIEVED EXTINCT TURNS INTO A TEST OF CONSCIENCE AND DEDICATION TO SAVE ONE OF THE LAST UNTOUCHED WILD LANDS. Praise for Roger Real Drouin and NO OTHER WAY "Drouin's debut novel...is lyrical and poetic, soft and whispering, telling us, 'It is a hope as light and fragile as the shadows flying through the tall grass"'-Grey Sparrow Journal " His prose is fluid and poetic. Drouin is definitely a writer to keep an eye on."-Martin Lastrapes, author of Inside the Outside, winner of the Paris Book Festival Grand Prize. "...writes with a great sensitivity for detail...brings the reader deep into a natural setting."-Murrary Dunlap, author of Bastard Blue and Alabama. "Drouin writes about nature with an innate sense of poetry...No Other Way soars for a thousand miles."-Steel Toe Review Roger Real Drouin manages to capture the natural beauty of nature in nothing more than words and to do so in abundance....a gem in the literary world."-Dan Schwartz, author of No Cure for Nature "...beautifully textured images...staggering metaphors...magic still exists."-Sheldon Lee Compton, author of The Same Terrible Storm As Samuel Leaton searches for the believed-extinct Northern Stilted Curlew, he struggles with the memory of his wife, who died a year earlier from cancer. Deep in the woods, he encounters Thomas, a forest ranger who has a run-in with the law, and together they will make a trek to the far reaches of Wilson Sanford National Forest's northern glacial lakes to prove the Curlew exists-and to make a final stand to save it's last breeding ground.

HONOR YOUR FATHER. HURT YOUR MOTHER Christabel believes it's her sacred duty to protect her teenage daughter, Samantha. Never mind that Sam can be aggressive to the point of violence. Never mind that she refuses to return Christabel's love. Inevitably, in a fit of rage, Sam knocks her mother unconscious. During her recovery, Christabel finally concedes that tough decisions must be made, and she and her ex-husband Ravi register Sam in a group residence. Ravi is relieved, but Christabel is guilt-stricken. Somehow, though, with Samantha securely rehomed, sparks of the couple's old romance reignite. Too bad that their budding love is built on deception. Worse, that their daughter reveres her manipulative father and shuns her generous mother. More horrifying yet, something evil is happening in Sam's group facility and Christabel must intervene before an ominous situation turns into a disaster. Editorial Reviews"A surprising, disturbing look into small town utopia that had me turning pages at warp speed. Fountain of Evil kept me up past my bedtime, both because I couldn't put it down, and because I couldn't let it go."-Cat Skinner, author of Bump and Grind"Sally Basmajian tips her quill into darker ink for this creepy, twisty story of motherhood and marriage gone off the rails. Readers will root for the protagonist stuck in a Stepfordesque setting until the very end."-Lena Scholman, author of Between Silk and Wool ExcerptSamantha: Where's Daddy?Nurse: He will visit again tomorrow. With your mother, who is always here for you.Samantha: Want Daddy. Nurse: Your parents are so happy you're using more of your words. As am I.Samantha: [She is still smiling but she closes her eyes]Nurse: Well, there we go. Another day, and such a pleasant one it was, too. I'll wish you sweet dreams now, Samantha. Samantha: Good night.Nurse: Sleep tight.Samantha: Give Mommy a great big bite. [Grinds teeth and laughs]

­DEA commander and House of Death whistleblower Sandalio Gonzalez said to me when I first started reporting on this drug-war horror story.... "If this had been a city on the Canadian border, these murders would not have happened. Our government would not allow Canadian citizens to be tortured and murdered. But, in the House of Death case, they did let it happen, because it was El Paso and Juarez and a bunch of Mexicans that they don't give a shit about." Dispatches from the House of Death tells the all-too true story of how and why a U.S.-paid Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) informant, who had a leading role with the infamous Juarez Cartel, was allowed to participate in mass murder in Mexico - with the knowledge of his U.S. law enforcement handlers and prosecutors. In the course of the carnage, a DEA agent operating in Juarez as well as his family are nearly assassinated, resulting in the evacuation of all DEA personnel from Juarez. When a DEA supervisor seeks to expose the informant's role in the bloodshed, he is silenced by his superiors while an effort is launched by ICE to deport the informant back to Mexico and certain death. In the end, the entire bloody affair is whitewashed away in a coverup born of callous self-interest and indifference that reaches to the highest levels of the U.S. government.¿¿¿¿¿¿"It is a giant of a story. There is simply no way to understand the 'war on drugs' without reading this book." - Al Giordano, author, journalist, and the founder and publisher of The Narco News Bulletin [narconews.com]¿¿¿¿¿"For Bill Conroy of narconews.com, who stood his watch when others turned away and pretended none of this had happened." - author and journalist Charles Bowden, a dedication from his book Dreamland: The Way Out of Juarez"...The mystery, which Bill Conroy explores with great determination, is why the U.S. government allowed murders implicating law enforcement to go unrepented and unpunished." - Bill Lueders, journalist and author, former editor of The Progressive"...Bill Conroy did not shy away from the sword (the government). He is like 'el mesquite verde, no se rajo.' He went above and beyond his call of duty." - Cele Castillo, former DEA agent, author and Chicano artist"Bill Conroy's exposing the truth about the so-called war on drugs placed his life and family in jeopardy..."- Ruben Gonzalez, former Associate Special Agent in Charge, U. S. Department of Homeland Security/Office of Investigations, Houston

Hurled fifty-eight years into the future.Lives are shattered.Choices must be made. In the spring of 1965, a violent storm snatches 20-year-old Laura Malone away from her friend, Paul, and casts her fifty-eight years into the future. Now in 2023, Laura is horrified to learn that due to her unexplained disappearance all those years ago, Paul endured each of those agonizing years ostracized from society with allegations of her murder. She is determined to prevent Paul's deterioration into a frail and sickly recluse, but how can she possibly accomplish it? With the help of a kindhearted stranger, Kevin Donahue, Laura must somehow return to 1965, but her altruism backfires. Not only does Laura come to realize she has fallen in love with Kevin, her decision to leave him behind sets her own timeline on a calamitous course. Laura's fate now rests in Kevin's hands as he sets out on his own life-altering journey in an attempt to save the woman he loves from a bleak and joyless future. Editorial Reviews of One Time or Another "...an exciting time travel adventure with romance at its core..... the ending is totally unexpected!"- Christy Cooper-Burnett, Award-winning author of The Christine Stewart Time Travel Series¿¿¿¿"Ellen Ricciutti's writing is enchanting and engrossing, transporting readers through time with elegance and enthusiasm. And the ending is totally unexpected!"-Todd McLeish, author of Return of the Sea Otter "...captivated me right from the start! ... It is a book for almost all ages. My young teenage granddaughter could not stop reading! This is an incredible book for book clubs..."-Roberta Walker, author of A Chance of Rainbows"...filled with memorable characters, surprises, romance, and adventure, and the story will keep you hooked until the very end."-Elyse Douglas, author of Time Zone and Time Past "...Start reading this book early in the day. If you don't, you'll find yourself reading late into the night."-Agnes Alexander- multi-published author of Rena's Cowboy and Stella's Time

For those who love epic stories, this gripping page-turner unveils the brutality of imperialism in Ireland and the Caribbean Island of Jamaica. A historical saga you will devour, pause to regroup, and never forget. West Cork, Ireland, 1846: Desperate and half-starved, an Irishman boards a hurricane-battered ship to the Caribbean. But life away from Ireland is also bleak. The ship is attacked by pirates, his best friend is killed, and he arrives on a stunning, distressful, slave-scourged island. Jamaica, West Indies, 1846 - 1849: Sean O'Sullivan barely endures his work as overseer for the cruelest British planter in Jamaica. Britain is forced to abolish slavery, but angry planters continue to brutalize and subjugate blacks. Rebellions erupt and activists are lynched. O'Sullivan quietly resists planter abuse and creates thriving farming communities owned by his ex-slaves. How will he survive, as uprisings continue to flare and a well-respected human rights activist returns home to Jamaica; his name is Marcus Garvey. Editorial Reviews"...fascinating characters and events. ...a dramatic and heart-wrenching story of suffering, hope, and redemption. And freedom! Moving and inspiring. The worst and the best of us... I enjoyed this book very much and encourage all to buy it and be blessed."-J. André Weisbrod, Financial Adviser, Speaker, and Award-Winning Author of Don't Ever Take Away My Freedom by Thomas Patrick Locke ¿¿¿¿"Kudos to author Norma Jennings for writing this entertaining, essential, meaningful and historical account. This was like having spinach in your cake (if you hated spinach); you are not aware you are getting the well needed literary and historical nutrients, because it's sooooooo goooooood!!!!"-Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter, Producer/Director/Actor/Founder and Artistic Director of The Caribbean American Repertory Theatre "... a fantastic page-turner of fiction embellished with facts. It was such a heartbreaking tale that I needed time to regroup after reading. Set in the mid to late 1800s, this book will appeal to historians and everyone who loves epic stories. This novel explored resilience, betrayal, selflessness, suffering, grit, survival, hope, and courage...Please, write more, Norma."-Jennifer Ibiam for Readers' Favorite¿¿¿

WHAT IF THE FIRST EVIDENCE OF EXTRATERRESTRAIL LIFE WAS FOUND NOT IN THE STARS BUT IN ROCKS MILLIONS OF YEARS OLD? To Dr. Anne Summers, it was the greatest paleontological discovery of all time. Two fossils from the early Jurassic 180 million years ago. One of them, a Dilophosaurus had its jaws clamped on the arm of a humanoid skeletal having three-fingered claws and barracuda teeth. She named it the starcreature.Her former lover, Carlo Spezzini, was the owner of a highly successful pet cloning business. His discovery of a viable DNA genome in a tooth of the starcreature fossil convinced Anne in the interest of science to have the alien embryo implanted in her womb. A girl was born, human in appearance except for pointed ears and three-digit hands and feet having retractable claws. It was only after the deaths of two people that it was found the child possessed poisonous fangs with the most lethal venom known. Editorial Reviews Kurt Heinrich Hyatt has another hit with this tale of prehistoric aliens and tribal lore. Rich and setting in characters, Starcreature will keep you turning pages far into the night.-Terry Wright, Editor of TWB Press Just about the best science fiction novel I've read. I hope there's a sequel.-Isidro Sanchez, Phoenix Building Engineer I'm not really a science fiction fan but Kurt's novel was hard to put down. A real visual experience.-Rosanna Feyerabend, Editor, Alianza Magazine After seeing the video of his latest novel, Patient Zero, on You tube, I had to read it. Fantastic!-Michael Bell, retired¿¿Excerpt"Everyone take a look at this child!" Dr. Fann shouted. "Take a good look at this monster!" Cody shrank back and tried to pull her hand free. "Dr. Fann, let go of my hand. You're hurting me." "This is the clone of the starcreature who killed my daughter with her poisoned fangs!" Dr. Fann yelled. "Let go of me!" Cody looked up to see Dr. Fann's genial façade had changed. His crazed eyes bulged. "Now you will all see why Dr. Summers kept this beast hidden away-." "Let go of me!" Cody sank her fangs into Dr. Fann's arm. He screamed with agony and fell to his knees, clutching the deep punctures. A sullen rush of sound went through the hall, like wind through a forest. A woman screamed, followed by gasps of horror. Cody faced the crowd, aroused by fear. Her yellow eyes became slits, her claws sprang from her fingers and she bared her fangs in defiance.

WHAT IF NATURE COULD CURE HERSELF-OF US? Jim Tower's daughter develops a brain tumor following his wife's untimely death. The rancher visits his wife's grave. In a psilocybin-fueled vision, she urges him toward Big Spring. Hans Welker is the family veterinarian, German immigrant, and doting father to a miniature donkey named "Marlena." Dr. Welker suspects a local mine as the cause of the Tower family's deadly trouble. Ian Laney, Poplar Bluff Medical Center's resident neurologist, follows his mid-life crisis toward oblivion. Gambling and sex addiction pitch him into a titanic struggle between planetary preservation and global ruin. Micah Reno, descendant of 18th Century French explorer Philippe Francois Renault, has a problem: the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Micah runs the local Galena Mine and produces lead ore. Between EPA fines and operations expenses, he faces an urgent need to cut costs-but at what final price? In the secret caverns of Big Spring, an ancient entity nears the precipice of species-ending change. Humanity's fate rests in the balance of her patience.All the while, an American Chestnut tree-remnant of a lost species-guards the Tower family cemetery. It waits above Big Spring. But is it destined to preserve or destroy? ¿¿"Matlock's book is a compelling story that grabs the reader's heart right from the beginning. A great tale of people and the land." - Akiva Silver, Author of Trees of Power; Owner/Operator at "Twisted Tree Farm"http://twisted-tree.net "Pulls you in from the first few pages!" - Stacy Jo Huser (Official Title Redacted) https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/2276014/stacy-jo-huser/ "Fascinating page-turner! You won't be able to put this one down." - Zoe Dyani, Cherokee Nation https://cherokee.org

Laura Martin's father has been callously murdered and now only Laura herself can bring a ruthless killer to justiceAt thirty-five, Cyndi Parker is nearing the end of her shelf life as a sexy convention model. Determined to enjoy a life of ease and luxury, she seduces and marries Terry Martin, a wealthy widower thirty years her senior. Fifteen months later, she coldheartedly murders Terry in a manner that will make it appear that he has died naturally of a massive stroke. The scheme should net Cyndi an inheritance approaching ten million dollars, but it doesn't account for Terry's daughter, Laura, a cardiologist who knows more than a little about strokes and who is convinced that Cyndi has murdered her father.Laura begins to build a case against Cyndi, but Cyndi is executing a long and carefully calculated plan. She'll stop at nothing to protect the prize she's finally won, and as the two beautiful, clever, and determined adversaries circle each other, the battle may have deadly consequences for both.Editorial Reviews "A Shot to the Heart is an edgy thriller, pitting two women against each other in an escalating war of wills-one seeking justice, the other evading it. Both are prepared to cross every line to achieve their aim, regardless of the consequences. A wild ride to the disturbing conclusion."- Patricia Smiley, author of The Second Goodbye "A great twist on the cat and mouse game. You know who did it and how but will they get away with it? You'll burn through the pages to find out."- S.G. Redling, author of FlowertownPrevious Novels"Fatal Blow is one of the best procedurals I've read in years."- Christine Carbo, Award-winning author of The Wild Inside ¿¿author of The Long and Faraway Gone

ONE WOMAN'S FIGHT TO PROTECT CRIME VICTIMS AND EXPOSE CORRUPTION WITHIN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE LEADS HER ON A HARROWING AND LIFE-CHANGING JOURNEY. Bradley's debut novel, Breach of Trust, explores the obstacles crime victims face navigating the criminal justice system. When Anne Gardner, a victim assistance program director, learns her boss-the district attorney-has been accused of sexually harassing a young employee, she struggles through uncharted territory. Should she remain silent or risk the career she loves by going public about a powerful elected official? The harassment allegation-along with evidence that the district attorney's corruption may have enabled a young mother's murder-dredges up painful memories from Anne's past, causes friction in her marriage, and propels her into a moral crisis.Breach of Trust is a gripping story of corruption, courage, community, and friendship. It's about one woman's profound decision to finally speak out against injustice"An absorbing new book filled with heart, wisdom, and a hero you'll cheer on from the opening page!"-Beverly Willett, author of Disassembly Required: A Memoir of Midlife Resurrection "Breach of Trust is a page-turner set in the much-publicized and romantic city of Savannah, Georgia. And its subjects--sexual harassment, domestic violence, and governmental corruption before the #metoo movement-are indeed timely. If you're like me, you will be riveted and want to read more."- Rosemary Daniell, award winning author of ten books of poetry and prose, including Fatal Flowers: On Sin, Sex and Suicide in the Deep South, Sleeping with Soldiers: In Search of the Macho Man, and Secrets of the Zona Rosa: How Writing (and Sisterhood) Can Change Women's Lives "Breach of Trust is a humdinger of a debut novel. Helen P. Bradley used her insider knowledge as long-time head of Savannah's crime victim advocacy program to create this compelling read about the devastating effect one person's deceit has on the justice system. Despite facing an agonizing moral decision, Anne Gardner-her fully-drawn main character-maintains her zany sense of humor, providing a welcome respite from the novel's mounting tension."-Susan Earl, author of We Part to Meet Again "These vivid characters navigate life-and-death situations at the mercy of a justice system rife with internal dramas. Bradley-herself a victim advocacy pioneer-has created a gripping, unforgettable story."- Dawn Major, author of The Bystanders

WHEN FEDERAL AGENTS MAKE DECISIONS WITH NO GOOD CHOICES, WILL THEY BE GUIDED BY PRINCIPLES AND A SENSE OF JUSTICE, OR VENGEANCE AND DESIRE FOR RETRIBUTION? When three women rise to the forefront of the male-dominated field of drug law enforcement, they face the gravest threat in a generation. The drug war in Mexico has taken a sinister turn when 2000 kilograms of cocaine are secretly laced with a lethal amount of Fentanyl prior to being dispensed in Southern California. With thousands of American lives at risk, Victoria Russo works to stop the cocaine from reaching American streets. Together with Special Agents Ana Lucia Rodriguez and Remi Choylia, their involvement results in an unprecedented opportunity to dismantle Mexico's largest drug cartel. The investigators also uncover linked crimes of a human sex trafficking ring led by a US Congressman and an attempted mass murder of a group of 30 children. To be successful, or to avoid disaster, the agents must turn to ghosts of the past for help. Difficult decisions are made, often in situations where the only options to choose from are bad ones. Editorial Reviews" Total adrenaline rush from start to finish. MUST READ!"-Scott Eichenberger, retired DEA Special Agent "Non-stop action. Realistic, difficult decisions. Tough, gritty characters."- James Chappell, retired US Probation Officer

A picture is worth a thousand words they say, but for Molly McIntyre and her daughter Jenny, a picture brings pain, grief, and murder.

A DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY SEEKS A DO-OVER IN A QUAINT TOWN, BUT IN ADDITION TO PACKING UP THEIR OWN PERSONAL DEMONS, THEY DISCOVER THE LOCALS AREN'T SO WELCOMING. The quaint town of Lawrenceton, Missouri isn't sending out the welcoming committee for its newest neighbors from Los Angeles-the Samples' family. Shannon Lamb's "Like a Virgin" fashion choices, along with her fortune-telling mother, Wendy Samples, and her no-good, cheating, jobless, stepfather, Dale Samples, result in Shannon finding few fans in L-Town where proud family lines run deep. Only townie, Eddy Bauman, is smitten with Shannon and her Valley Girl ways. The Bystanders is a dark coming-of-age story set in the 1980s when big hair was big, and MTV ruled. In a quiet town of annual picnics and landscapes, the Samples' rundown trailer and odd behaviors aren't charming the locals. Shannon and Wendy could really use some friends but must learn to rely upon themselves to claw their way out of poverty and abuse if they want to escape Dale. The Bystanders pays homage to Americana, its small-town eccentricities, and the rural people of the Northern Mississippi Delta region of Southeast Missouri, a unique area of the country where people still speak Paw Paw French and honor Old World traditions. [A1] "Without a doubt, Dawn Major is thoroughly schooled in the full-blown existence of jealousy, lust, love, confusion, pettiness, mystery, violence, hope, et al, exhibited by small-town denizens..[[The Bystanders stands tall in the world of coming-of-age novels"-George Singleton, author of You Want More: Selected Stories "Intelligent, humorous, and sublimely original...a master tapestry of rural Missouri life in the 1980s..."-Robert Gwaltney, award winning author of The Cicada Tree¿¿¿¿"Flannery O'Connor and Eudora Welty move over, there is a new voice on the stage, Dawn Major's first novel, The Bystanders, is about to enter the ranks of Southern Literature."-J.M. White, Author of Pulling Down The Sun and The Beyond Within

A FAME-OBSESSED LOS ANGELES POPSTAR MUST CONFESS TO A DARK SECRET FROM HIS PAST-A SECRET SO TERRIBLE IT COULD DESTROY EVERYTHING HE'S WORKED FOR-IF HE IS TO SAVE THE LIVES OF HIS LOVED ONES. Chris Flowers, one of the most famous and beloved popstars in the world, wants nothing more than to keep playing shows and creating art for his dear fans. Nearly finished with an album, and only days from playing a major show, Chris receives a fateful phone call threatening to expose a dark secret of his past that could ruin him. The sinister voice demands Chris to "Confess" or else... When the lives of loved ones from Chris's past-the very people he left behind to pursue stardom-become involved, Chris must decide how important his career truly is for him-and if he's willing to sacrifice lives for it. Early Praise for Limelight "A compelling and intriguing peak into the underbelly of the music industry and the price paid for fame and immortality. The pages fly at the end as betrayal, secrets, and revenge are exposed! "-C.S. Dodds, author of Fractured "A pacy, confident debut novel - we'll see more of Joshua Crosson!" -Judith Cutler, author of Murder the Boys "An intriguing debut novel from a promising writer. A fascinating account of the evils of obsessing about fame. Well written, if unlikeable, characters kept me reading till the satisfying end."- Valerie Keogh, author of The Lodger "Crosson grabs you from the very first chapter in this raw-and oftentimes tragic-exploration of one man's struggle for meaning beyond his fame. Throughout its various twists and revelations, LIMELIGHT will keep you hooked until its explosive end."-Nicole Hackett, author of The Perfect OnesExcerptThe voice had the abnormal deepness of someone using a voice changer.Chris was momentarily chilled by the malicious sound of the voice, but that quickly changed into outrage. "Excuse me? Who's this?"Out of his periphery he felt Andrea glancing from her cell to him, mild concern disturbing her cool affect."Don't worry about that," the voice said. There was a patience and a dark confidence to the voice that Chris didn't like. It was like the voice was in control, not Chris. "I know what you did," the voice said. "Five years ago."That was when Chris truly felt out of control, for the first time since his addiction years. He was lost for words. An icy chill ran down his back. This voice-whoever it was-was claiming to know things no one should know."Who are you?" Chris asked yet again, trying to keep his cool.The voice said, "You will confess, Chris. I promise you I'll make you confess to what you did..."

THIS BOOK IS FOR ANYONE SEEKING TO MAKE A CHANGE IN LIFE, THOSE SEEKING TO TAKE RISKS, LIVE AUTHENTICALLY, MAKE A CONTRIBUTION IN SOME WAY TO OUR GREAT NATION AND TOWARD PRESERVATION OF OUR LAND AND GREAT VALUES. The move or return to rural America has been gaining in popularity over the last several years. Additionally, COVID brought reflection, existential angst and the quest for many to make changes. Appalachia is a part of America that is disappearing; its culture, history, land and economic sustainability are vital to preserve for future generations. Fortunately, there is a movement leading the way attracting folk who seek to make a contribution and live sustainably. "I Say to This Mountain" is a guide."Although I have spent the better part of my life listening to, reading, and writing Appalachian women's stories, I have NEVER READ THESE STORIES----any of them! or any like them. Yet these writers are our neighbors, our friends, our sisters....they are US! Join me in welcoming them with open arms. This is a publication to cherish and celebrate."-Lee Smith, author of Blue Marlin "I Say to This Mountain is an inspiring anthology about the meaning of place and the evolution of courage as experienced by six strong women who discovered home in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. While from disparate backgrounds, each writer reveals in a personal way how their love for these intimidating, rugged and remote mountains and hollers contributed to self-discovery and personal happiness."-Charlie Brady, Executive Director, Blue Ridge Conservancy "This is rich food for the soul. Six modern, courageous women escape the blaring world in a mountainous corner of North Carolina. They have an uplifting message for all who would listen, and have the nerve to allow."-John Rolfe Gardiner, author of several book including The Magellan House "Here reads great stories of modern day dilemmas of journey. ...These stories are of longing, looking in the windows of hearts and minds, moved to a knowing to be of belonging here."-Ed Snodderly, Appalachian Artist "Reassuring and stimulating, this book will give you support you didn't know you needed."-Tina Chancey, nationally recognized folk singer"...This is a book of the women, the mothers of Mother Earth, who speak in a symphony of silence, wood stoves, cool evening air and the soft melodies of rushing creeks."-Michael Johnathon, folksinger"This is a lovely and heartfelt collection of self-narratives from six women who have found themselves settled in the mountains of Ashe County, North Carolina..."-Emily Paxton Spencer, Old Time Musician"Here are the vivid stories of six contemporary women pioneers who point the way to a different kind of progress in Appalachia..."-Georgann Eubanks, author of Saving the Wild South

A UNIVERSITY VICE PRESIDENT FINDS HIMSELF THRUST INTO A HELLISH PANAMANIAN PRISON, AT THE MERCY OF UNKNOWN FORCES. When a university receives a bequest of a village in Tuscany to use as a study-abroad site, Bill, the Vice President, is put in charge of negotiating the terms with the donor's angry son who thinks the village rightfully belongs to him. Bill discovers that something is very wrong with the deal and is determined to get to the bottom of it. As he begins to suspect that organized crime is involved, he is lured to Panama supposedly to sign the transfer papers. Instead he is thrown into prison and denied any contact with the outside. As hope of ever being released fades, he realizes that his cellmate's drug-dealing family is his only hope for freedom, but is the price they demand too high? Early Praise for Tuscan Son"Tuscan Son is a great read and Berne has a prescient understanding of academic politics. I thought my DC experience would prepare me for the academy, but Tuscan Son is just what I needed."-Robert M Shrum, Warschaw Professor at the University of Southern Californiä"Tuscan Son is a tour de force adventure within the modern university that is both a great read and eerily familiar. Bob Berne captures the university's inner workings and foibles with nuance and cynicism, and the novel kept me guessing throughout. This is a terrific and unique addition to the entertaining genre of the academic novel and I can't wait to find out what comes next at Olmsted University."-John Sexton, President Emeritus, New York University"Tuscan Son is a fast paced journey through the intertwined stories of a seemingly mundane chapter in university decision-making and the worryingly plausible consequences. It is impossible to put down, with the fate of the ironic and cool-headed, honest but pragmatic university administrator at stake."-Ellyn Toscano, Executive Director, Hawthornden Foundation"Intrigue follows Bill, a gutsy college administrator, across three countries-as he launches an international enterprise for Olmstead University. Tuscan Son comes to heart throbbing life with deception in Tuscany, survival in a corrupt Panamanian prison, and deception on the New York-based university's board of directors. Fighting for his life, Bill's instincts, cunning, and luck make it impossible to put down. "-Candace Greene, Global Marketing Consultant