About The Author: Andrew Allen Smith is a West Michigan Author with a passion for life. As an author he has explored multiple genres and feels at home with each of them. His first book was a collection of poetry which has recently become more popular while his Action/Adventure series, “The Masterson Files” has achieved a positive success, having earned five star Reader’s Favorite awards. In 2021 Andrew released his first non-fiction book that was not a textbook or validation document with “What NOT to Say to People who are Grieving,” with his sister. That book reached number 47 on Amazon in the Death and Grief category. Andrew continues to write and is currently focused on multiple projects including his continuation of the “Masterson Files”, a new series called “The Eternal Forever” and a series of anthologies including the recently released “Yet Another Slice of Fear”. Andrew has also had multiple short stories and flash fiction entries included in several other publications. Andrew also writes daily at his blog, “29000sunsets.com” with uplifting statements or original poetry to say something positive to the world. Title: Vengeful Son Book 1 in The Masterson Files Genre: Action/Adventure/ Book Synopsis: Everyone has issues with their parents, but a snap decision based on a shattered past puts self-made Millionaire Jonathon Michael Masterson in a secluded home in the Kentucky mountains living in virtual solitude. An old friend and a bad situation put Michael and his beautiful and fiery girlfriend Abby in the sights of a series of events that only Michael's keen skills, wry humor, and passion for life can overcome. Along the way a small group of government operatives start to unravel a series of directions and misdirections as they are drawn into Michael's world of action and adventure. Find The Book: https://amzn.to/44RK2gU Visit Andrew’s Website: https://andrewallensmith.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/DE8cFwp5zcY Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y6hbyuer  Click The Cover To Order!
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About The Author: Lisa Jacovsky currently lives in her hometown of North Brunswick, NJ. She works as a Child Development Specialist with Early Intervention. In her job she is able to help children under the age of three with cognitive and developmental delays, sometimes with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has been working in the field of applied behavior analysis for eight years and this is where she had inspiration for writing her very first series, Lets Talk!. Her hopes for this series are to simply inspire families and their children to be open to anyone no matter their differences. There will be six books in the series. Lisa has always loved writing and hopes to use this way of expression to show the beauty that is in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Title: Rascal Cat Brothers Genre: Children’s Book Synopsis: Sometimes we all have to make room for new additions to our family. It can be hard but it also can be fun. That is exactly what happened to Midnight one day when his mommy brought home a new little brother named Snowball to be his best friend. Little did he know how silly and fun this new little brother can be. This story follows the silly shenanigans of two cats who are learning to get along and become family. $2 from every book are donated to a different special needs cat rescue every month. Find The Book: https://amzn.to/3UMymrc Visit Lisa’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.jacovsky YouTube: https://youtu.be/vjMLMY7Zcb0 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/5ye3cudn  Click The Cover To Order!
EPISODE #100! About The Author: D.A. Reed (Deborah Reed) writes young adult novels—from page-turning thrillers to stories based on challenges children and adults face every day. D.A. Reed’s books have received acclaim, notably: Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards in the category of Young Adult Fiction for All The Things We Didn’t See (2021) and Dare Accepted (2020); Best Indie Book Award (BIBA) in the category of Young Adult Drama for All The Things We Didn’t See (2021) and Nothin’ But Gutters And Pocket Change (2020); and Independent Press Award “Distinguished Favorite 2022” for All The Things We Didn’t See. She also writes Suspense/Thriller fiction for adults, including Three Thrilling Tales, One Killer Book!, The Caitlin O’Reitly Mystery Series, and Web of Decieit; as well as a collection of humorous essays, Chicken Butthair: Tales of an Over-Caffeinated Human. You may also find Deborah’s short horror stories published in Share Your Scare: A Lulu Anthology, and annual literary and visual arts magazine The Garfield Lake Review. Deborah lives with her husband and family in Western Michigan. Book Title: Flame Out Genre: Young Adult Book Synopsis: Chase Hannon has everything he ever wanted, friends, a girlfriend, a college football scholarship, and a promising future in the NFL. All that changes when one crippling tackle threatens Chase’s football career forever. While Chase tries to come to grips with his new reality, uncertain goals, demanding jobs, new friends, and family secrets cause Chase to feel like his life is spinning wildly out of control. Friendship, love, and drugs collide in an epic standoff that forces Chase to make hard decisions – and that has devastating results. Find the Book Here: https://amzn.to/3nwyS0A Find D.A. Reed’s Website Here: https://dareedauthor.com/ Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdze4kce YouTube: https://youtu.be/vuwSuXuCAwc  Click The Cover To Order!
LISTENER ADVISORY: MILD VIOLENCE About The Author: D.A. Reed (Deborah Reed) writes young adult novels—from page-turning thrillers to stories based on challenges children and adults face every day. D.A. Reed’s books have received acclaim, notably: Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards in the category of Young Adult Fiction for All The Things We Didn’t See (2021) and Dare Accepted (2020); Best Indie Book Award (BIBA) in the category of Young Adult Drama for All The Things We Didn’t See (2021) and Nothin’ But Gutters And Pocket Change (2020); and Independent Press Award “Distinguished Favorite 2022” for All The Things We Didn’t See. She also writes Suspense/Thriller fiction for adults, including Three Thrilling Tales, One Killer Book!, The Caitlin O’Reitly Mystery Series, and Web of Decieit; as well as a collection of humorous essays, Chicken Butthair: Tales of an Over-Caffeinated Human. You may also find Deborah’s short horror stories published in Share Your Scare: A Lulu Anthology, and annual literary and visual arts magazine The Garfield Lake Review. Deborah lives with her husband and family in Western Michigan. Book Title: When Darkness Killed Her (Book 1 of the Caitlin O’Reilly Series) Genre: Mystery Book Synopsis: Caitlin O’Reilly has felt the touch of death… A respected officer on the Healey Police Department, Caitlin finds her position on the force in sudden jeopardy as she ditches her partner to provide assistance for her father, a respected private investigator. Shocked and shaken when the incident ends in tragedy, Caitlin is desperate to solve the case that resulted in her father’s death. Leaving the HPD, she takes over her father’s investigative firm with the intent of finding justice. Find the Book Here: https://amzn.to/3nwyS0A Find D.A. Reed’s Website Here: https://dareedauthor.com/ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diana-kathryn-plopa/episodes/Episode-92-DA-Reed-with-When-Darkness-Killed-Her-e23r092 YouTube: https://youtu.be/8TiaWOfWCHE  Click The Cover To Order!
About The Author: D.A. Reed (Deborah Reed) writes young adult novels—from page-turning thrillers to stories based on challenges children and adults face every day. D.A. Reed’s books have received acclaim, notably: Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards in the category of Young Adult Fiction for All The Things We Didn’t See (2021) and Dare Accepted (2020); Best Indie Book Award (BIBA) in the category of Young Adult Drama for All The Things We Didn’t See (2021) and Nothin’ But Gutters And Pocket Change (2020); and Independent Press Award “Distinguished Favorite 2022” for All The Things We Didn’t See. She also writes Suspense/Thriller fiction for adults, including Three Thrilling Tales, One Killer Book!, The Caitlin O’Reitly Mystery Series, and Web of Decieit; as well as a collection of humorous essays, Chicken Butthair: Tales of an Over-Caffeinated Human. You may also find Deborah’s short horror stories published in Share Your Scare: A Lulu Anthology, and annual literary and visual arts magazine The Garfield Lake Review. Deborah lives with her husband and family in Western Michigan. Book Title: The Wonderland Code Genre: Thriller Book Synopsis: Family secrets and a national scandal... Journalist David Caldwell never thought an estranged uncle and a trip across the country would change his life...or influence the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. David's arrival in California exposes family secrets and plunges him into the corrupt world of national politics as it quickly becomes clear that David's uncle had a hidden agenda that was derailed by his sudden death. David suddenly finds himself in a struggle to stay alive while determined to stop the biggest case of election fraud the country has ever seen. And he must decide if protecting a fundamental freedom of his country is worth losing his life.... Find the Book Here: https://amzn.to/42wqY60 Find D.A. Reed’s Website Here: https://dareedauthor.com/ Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/43zmcdcc YouTube: https://youtu.be/5q5QAaB9THY  Click The Cover To Order!
About The Author: Jennifer Willcock grew up telling herself stories in the middle of the night to keep away the monsters that lurked in the dark. Once she realized there weren’t any real monsters, she kept telling stories. A voracious reader, Jennifer reads many different genres, but she never outgrew young adult fiction. A degree in English Literature enabled her to keep her love affair with reading and writing alive. Jennifer studied ballet through the Royal Academy of Dance during her teen years and into adulthood. She has taught in private and community settings and choreographed productions for her church over the years. In 2017, Jennifer decided she was brave enough to try and write fiction, and joined NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) in November. She “won” it, writing fifty thousand words in thirty days. The result of that effort was her novel, Exit Stage Right, a dream she thought was impossible to achieve. In 2019, the novel made the short list of the Word Alive Press fiction writing contest. Besides being a mom to two sons, she is married to Mark, a pastor. She works part-time in the local library, where she’s inspired every day to write a book that will one day be on the shelves. The family’s pet dwarf rabbit, Whiskers, is her muse as he sits at her feet while she writes. Title: Into The Forest Genre: YA Fantasy Book Synopsis: What if the Wolf fell in love with Red Riding Hood? Prince Teowulf, Crown Prince of the Wolf Kingdom, believes the lessons of superiority he’s learned from childhood until a chance encounter with a despised Forester, Jenna “Rider” Hood. Rider is the daughter of Dr. Hood, the premiere pharmacist of Wolf Kingdom, and she turns Prince Teo’s world upside down, making him question everything he’s ever believed about the Foresters. When sickness strikes the Wolf clan, Rider and Prince Teo must work together to save lives. But can they get past their own hate and prejudice to help others? Will the sparks between Rider and Teo fizzle or burst into flame? Find The Book: https://amzn.to/3LgOzlC Visit Lisa’s Facebook Page: https://jenniferwillcock.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/mxgoweqa-Bc Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2y93n4h9  Click The Cover To Order!
About The Author: Lisa Jacovsky currently lives in her hometown of North Brunswick, NJ. She works as a Child Development Specialist with Early Intervention. In her job she is able to help children under the age of three with cognitive and developmental delays, sometimes with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has been working in the field of applied behavior analysis for eight years and this is where she had inspiration for writing her very first series, Lets Talk!. Her hopes for this series are to simply inspire families and their children to be open to anyone no matter their differences. There will be six books in the series. Lisa has always loved writing and hopes to use this way of expression to show the beauty that is in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Title: Let’s Talk! Learning To Bowl Genre: Children’s Book Synopsis: Two best friends go bowling for the first time during the time of the pandemic when everyone needs to wear a mask. This is difficult for one friend who happens to have autism and sensory processing issues. Her best friend helps her to understand why she needs to wear a mask. Then she helps the teenage coach, who is helping them to learn to bowl, understand Autism, and how to communicate with her best friend. Come along on a fun journey of friendship, bowling, and learning! Find The Book: https://amzn.to/3GRaQUg Visit Lisa’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.jacovsky YouTube: https://youtu.be/I0KyDg38gng Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/mr39m3z7  Click The Cover To Order!
LISTENER ADVISORY: STRONG LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE, MATURE SITUATIONS About The Author: Brian G. Walsh is the author of the cross-genre Jubal Stone Series which includes The Last Angel To Fall, a recipient of the Gold Award from Literary Titan; and Readers Favorite awarded it a 5-Star Review. The second book in this series, A Cold Day In Hell has also been well received by readers. Brian also wrote, No Place For Mercy: An eclectic Anthology of short stories that some have compared to the writing of Hemingway, Steinbeck, King, Poe, Serling, and Koontz. He is also a three-time screenwriting fellowship & contest finalist, screenwriting consultant, screenwriting instructor, script coverage provider, and script reader for four international screenplay contests. His character-driven supernatural-thriller screenplay, Fury, was chosen as a Finalist in the 2014 Creative Worlds Awards International Screenplay Competition. Brian was born and raised in Lynn, Massachusetts, and currently lives in Jackson, Michigan. Title: The Last Angel To Fall Genre: Supernatural, Inter-Agency Urban Fantasy Thriller Book Synopsis: After 12 Federal Agents are murdered, Black Ops Special Agent Jubal Stone, still grieving over the death of his wife, is pulled from a desk assignment and plunged into a nightmare pursuit of a Fallen Angel who was imprisoned inside a meteorite that struck south-central Michigan – a rebel angel who possesses information that could help Lucifer win his war against God. As he hunts the last angel to fall, Jubal learns about a shocking conspiracy between Lucifer and the State Department – and the treaty they were forced to sign to avoid an attack from Hell. A rogue CIA agent is also in pursuit, and he has very different plans for the Fallen Angel. Jubal's long-held beliefs are shattered when he learns the other side of the story of the war between Good and Evil from an 'Angel Expert' his mentor believes was sent to lead Jubal astray. Asheba Rain was born in Hell and she is keeping secrets that could get them all killed. Ignoring his mentor's warnings, Jubal is slowly seduced into a taboo affair with this beautiful, mysterious woman – an affair that is condemned by Heaven and Hell alike. With the Apocalypse approaching and the end of the world imminent, the State Department has been forced to make peace with the Devil – because God has stopped answering prayers. Find The Book: https://amzn.to/3n4ibcp Visit Brian’s Website: https://briangwalsh.blogspot.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/Oi1-FftgFwM Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/krzz6k4e  Click The Cover To Order!
LISTENER ADVISORY: STRONG LANGUAGE About The Author: Julie Navickas is a best-selling and award-winning, nationally recognized contemporary romance novelist, known for her keen ability to tell heart-wrenching, second-chance love stories through relatable characters with humility, humor, and heroism. She is also an award-winning university instructor and serves as the executive director of The Writing Champions Project. Julie earned master’s degrees in both organizational communication and English studies with an emphasis in book history, as well as a bachelor’s degree in public relations, graduating cum laude from Illinois State University. Title: I’ll Love You Tomorrow Genre: Contemporary Romance Lauren Templeton knew at six-years-old she would one day marry Mitch Benson. He began earning the title of soulmate the moment he let her cut in line for the swing set. Twenty years later and Mitch sealed the deal at a cheap Vegas wedding chapel. That night, the modest diamond on her finger shined brighter than all the lights in Sin City. But as the honeymoon years of wedded bliss fade, Mitch pulls away without reason. Confused and hurt by his sudden change of heart, Lauren pours every ounce of her soul into Pier Ninety-Two—her once swanky, now barely surviving restaurant in downtown Los Angeles. When Pier Ninety-Two burns to the ground in a grease fire, Lauren is left with nothing but sorrow, legal consequences, and a failing marriage. She reels from the sudden, heartbreaking losses—and mourns the life and love she once shared with Mitch. Fueled by the flame of injustice, Lauren stacks her chips, ready to risk it all on red, consequences be damned. After all, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Jump right into the final book in the Trading Heartbeats trilogy! While each story can be read as a standalone, common characters are woven throughout each book that will leave you pining for more. Julie Navickas’ stories are full of raw emotion, heart-stopping plot twists, and have no shortage of flawed heroes. Find The Book: https://amzn.to/3KQUz34 Visit Julie’s Website: https://authorjulienavickas.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/RwbMPcQe8NQ Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/242wnn8d  Click The Cover To Order!
Listener Advisory: Strong Language About The Author: Edward Conley served nearly three decades with FEMA, passionately leading teams around the globe in response to some of history’s most significant disasters. During his career, Ed has also managed national incidents and international emergencies with the Coast Guard, Secret Service, Centers for Disease Control, and Department of State. Appointed as a U.S. Liaison Representative with NATO, Ed traveled throughout Europe on emergency preparedness assignments. Before joining FEMA, he spent seven winters on the National Ski Patrol. He also served as an instructor with the Center for Domestic Preparedness and the National Emergency Training Center. Ed now resides in Seattle, Washington. Title: Promote The Dog Sitter: and Other Principles for Leading During Disasters Genre: Non-Fiction, Memoir Book Synopsis: Crisis leaders never feel completely prepared. From your first response to your hundredth, you feel the same nerves, the same anticipation, and the same desire to serve with each crisis you encounter. But when disaster strikes, you’re there to make a difference—and you’ll need to rely on more than just your good intentions. In Promote the Dog Sitter, Edward Conley shares ten proven principles for acting decisively and leading dynamically throughout any disaster. Drawing upon extensive experience, Ed has an eye-of-the-storm perspective that shows up-and-coming leaders how to overcome setbacks, develop teams, respond compassionately, and serve with integrity. Find The Book: https://amzn.to/3mHnKNQ Visit Ed’s Website: https://www.edwardconley.com/book YouTube: https://youtu.be/iWVf4UzLGVU Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diana-kathryn-plopa/episodes/Episode-84-Edward-L--Conley-with-Promote-The-Dog-Sitters-e22jisb  Click The Cover To Order! |
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