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Backland: Unremembered, by Jeff Shelnutt

Driven from his solitary forest home, Cam must strive against the forces that hold the Backland in perpetual bondage. Seeking to survive, he is compelled to face the demons of the past only to find he is really fighting for a future. "Unremembered," a novella, is the first installment in the Backland series. Discover the post-apocalyptic world where everything has changed except the truth.

About the Author

Jeff Shelnutt is a missionary who lives in a rural village deep in the bush of West Africa. His work with several different tribes encompasses, among other things, healthcare, vocational training and community development initiatives. Between ministry and homesteading on his thirteen-acre farm with his co-worker, Patrick Evans, he enjoys taking some time out to write.

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Blood for Blood, by D S Allen

When you lose yourself, you lose everything.

In the midst of the religious and political fermentation of Cromwell’s Interregnum, Daniel Davenport, a Royalist captain imprisoned in Fisherton Anger Gaol since the battle of Worcester, must act quickly after his sister has been accused of witchcraft and murder. Manfred Hugo’s crusade against brother and sister binds together the fate of many in a tragedy of their times.

"Blood For Blood" reflects the struggles of new and old government, true friendship and enmity, great events and the struggles of daily life, the fate of rulers and their subjects, the power and fragility of love and how blind corroding hatred consumes the soul.

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About the Author

Born and bred in County Antrim, N. Ireland. I grew up and lived for many years in the beautiful town of Whitehead. It lies nestled on the east coast overlooking Belfast Lough. On a clear day it is possible to see the sunny shores of Scotland.

I am currently a teacher and a writer. My profession has taken me to Scotland and Oman. I am currently living in Germany. I hope my first novel "Blood For Blood" will be the first of many.

I am currently working on my next project, which is a children's book.

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Website: http://www.dsallen.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/d.s.allen.writer?ref=hl

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Amazon Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K03EBO8

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Backland: Unremembered, by Jeff Shelnutt

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Harry's War, by Ed Benjamin

This SHORT fiction tale (15,000 words) deals with an epic air battle over Iraq between Iranian Air Force Su-27 Flanker aircraft and United States Air Force F-15C Eagles in the skies over Iraq. The author has divided this book into three basic parts: first, the prelude to this spine-tingling fighter clash, second, the nail biting air battle itself and third, the aftermath. These three parts constitute the war experienced by Harry Miles, ace fighter pilot. Which will prevail, the F-15C Eagle fighter or the Su-27 Flanker? What is the real war?

About the Author

Ed Benjamin, after being born in Oklahoma City, grew up in Birmingham, Alabama; York, Alabama, and Greensboro, North Carolina (such was the life of being the son of a traveling salesman). Ed attended college at Saint Andrews Presbyterian college in Laurinburg, North Carolina, graduating with a Bachelors Degree. He joined the United States Air Force in 1963 and served his country for 27 years and 4 months. While in the Air Force, Ed worked with procurement officials for about 10 years helping acquisition teams evaluate and procure major Air force systems, such as the F-15 fighter, the B-1 bomber, the B-2 bomber, and other major systems. While in the Air Force, he earned his Masters Degree in Political Science from auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama as well as attending major Air Force schools such as the Squadron Officers School, the United States Air Force Command and Staff College, and the United States Air Force War College.

After retiring from the Air Force in 1990, Ed has served as a consultant to industry and small business helping them to obtain business with international, federal, state and local governments. He is a recognized expert in the art and science of preparing proposals which help win government contracts. His proposals have won over 25 contracts in the past 19 years (19 of them major contracts). The current dollar value of the contracts he helped his clients win totals over $14 billion.

He is still active as a proposal writer and proposal manager.

His book, "Cash In on the Obama $3 Trillion Spending Plan!: How to make large amounts of money by conducting business with or receiving grants from federal, state, and local governments" is one of Amazon's best sellers.

His latest fiction story, "Harry's War", is fast becoming another amazon best-seller.

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Amazon Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00794LZTU

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Preview Spotlight: “Memories of Holly Woode” by Richard Wickliffe

"Memories of Holly Woode"
By: Richard Wickliffe

Old John says Holly Woode was the “Most beautiful woman in the world. Agreed upon on three continents, two islands and by heads of state…” So starts the new novel by Richard Wickliffe (We interviewed Richard Wickliffe in August=>click here).

As the tale begins, old John is waiting for his wife in a psychiatric ward in a town so small it’s “omitted on some roadmaps.” John befriends young Jill Avery, a new hospital employee. As she waits nightly for her husband to pick her up, she relishes old John’s tales of his amusing small-town youth, a sort of “Norman Rockwell” world, and global romance. Jill begins to prefer John’s tales to her own life. As a new mother, her home and marriage have grown strained in their measly new town. But as Jill pursues some of John’s tales, she uncovers the shocking truth about Holly Woode…

“Memories of Holly Woode” may be a challenge to categorize: It is a romantic tale that spans the decades, but it also contains mystery, war, mourning and even thinly-veiled satire of modern home life. The biggest surprise, based on the early promotional information, is the book’s also extremely humorous. As such, the closest story I can compare it to is “Forrest Gump” meets “The Notebook.” –But don’t be fooled, there are twists that I did not foresee, and do indeed change everything.

On a side note, “Holly Woode” is not marketed as any sort of “spiritual” or “”self-help” book for enlightenment. However the conclusion has a unique side effect: It truly made me pause and view my life a little differently, perhaps more optimistically. Also interesting, the novel’s based on a screenplay also written by Mr. Wickliffe. When HBO held a screenplay competition (“Project Greenlight” launched by Ben Affleck,) the screenplay of “Memories of Holly Woode” was a finalist. Knowing this, I do see the cinematic potential for this story. –Who could play the “most beautiful woman” Holly?

We highly recommend “Memories of Holly Woode” for the romantic ladies, and for men who enjoy WWII and fishing with Hemingway, and everyone in between who may like the humor surrounding the pursuit of modern married bliss.

"Memories of Holly Woode, " published by Library Tales Publishing Group, out in time for the holidays, 2013.

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For More Information:

Author Website: www.RichWickliffe.com
New Novel Website: www.MemoriesOfHollyWoode.com

Kindle Spotlight: "Just Passing Through"

Kindle Spotlight

"Just Passing Through"
By Ashielle Rose

"Just Passing Through" - the romantic suspense story of Ryker and Laura

Ryker Lambert thought he was just passing through the tiny town of Eagle Station, but helping a single mother named Laura Keating took him off track temporarily...

Or at least he thought it was temporary.

Fresh from the devastation of the war in Afganistan, Ryker's heart is locked down. Laura is also protecting her heart and her daughter from a totally different kind of danger.

The question is can these two people help each other without getting hurt in the end? Will either of them be able to open up to new possibilities or will they both be casualties of another kind of war?

This contemporary military romance story is their struggle to get together.

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Amazon: http://amzn.to/15LtvF8