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Price Reduced

If you use Kindle, my historical novel The Accidental Spy is now available for a limited time for only 99 cents.

Set in Pennsylvania during the Revolutionary War, a rogue becomes a hero through the influence of two good women.

Get your copy here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004E3XCNQ

Added by J. R. Lindermuth on January 4, 2012 at 7:35am — No Comments

New Frontier, my newest novel

My newest and 5th novel is New Frontier. $2.99 for the e-book, $8.99 for paperback

In this speculative fiction novel, what-if Ronald Reagan became President in 1976 instead? He continues with the moon landings, and declares that a moon base would be established by 1979, followed by a Mars Base by 1989. The Soviets decide to up the ante by building an interstellar starship, and send it on its way as the US establishes a permanent presence on the Moon. The US builds a space station,…

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Added by Cliff Ball on January 3, 2012 at 9:05pm — No Comments

Wai-nani High Chiefess of Hawaii is honored on the Best Travel Novel Blog

Cara Bertocia of Best Travel Novel fame

gave Wai-nani a very favorable review followed up with a fun interview.

She is looking for more travel novels to

review and authors to spotlight on her blog.

Please check the complete interview with link below

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Added by Linda Ballou on November 10, 2011 at 5:00am — No Comments

Dream Walker - Velda Brotherton, Author

Dream Walker – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat and Think With Your Taste Buds – Desserts

“Hear that, Injun,” Doaks snarled. “They don’t want me to kill ye. What do you think?” She wanted to cry out that she was a white as she was red. White like her father. It would mean nothing to these men. To them it only…

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Added by Martha A. Cheves on October 25, 2011 at 4:03pm — No Comments

'organized labor' (Author House 2004/5) features poem by daniel p quinn.

DANIEL P. QUINN

The Societal "We"

We talk of security

We think of the past as a generation

That ancient was the nineteenth century .

That history began when we were born.

Rather than 1900,…

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Added by daniel p. quinn on October 25, 2011 at 7:36am — No Comments

Is There A Puzzle to Be Solved Under Glastonbury Tor?

There is a place - a very special place - located in Glastonbury, a small town in Somerset, England. A place that comes up in many conversations, books and movies. This is not a surprise. After all, the myths and legends that have always surrounded this small community are numerous and well-known.

For Christians, it is believed that Glastonbury is where…

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Added by Amy Lignor on October 16, 2011 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Legends of Tsalagee - Phil Truman, Author

Legends of Tsalagee – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat and Think With Your Taste Buds – Desserts

“One day I was out looking, as I did pretty regular back then. It was in November. A rainstorm had come through the night before and left it cold and damp. The woods dripped, and dark thick clouds still filled the day. Anyway,…

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Added by Martha A. Cheves on September 8, 2011 at 5:19pm — No Comments

Now My Life Begins - Shirley A. Roe, Author

Now My Life Begins – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat and Think With Your Taste Buds

‘The train began its approach to Edinburgh’s Waverly Station. Jenny stared in fascination at Edinburgh Castle, perched high above the city, with its high rock precipice protecting all that had lived…

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Added by Martha A. Cheves on August 25, 2011 at 3:24pm — No Comments

FireSong is here!

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Added by Aaron Paul Lazar on August 11, 2011 at 7:36am — No Comments

Why I Wrote HIS NAME FOREVER: The Story Behind the Name of "God"

I am often asked why did I write HIS NAME FOREVER: The Story Behind the Name of God. Did I want to sell books and make a name for myself? Yes and no.

Yes, I wanted to sell books but not so much for getting rich. I want lots of book sales just so that the book can get into as many hands as is possible. If I could…

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Added by Iris Foreman on August 3, 2011 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Interview with Paula Meseroll, co-author of Little Hot Mama: The Flossie Turner Lewis Story

Paula Meseroll is a public relations professional and award-winning freelance writer/editor/columnist whose work has appeared in newspapers and magazines, including Syracuse University Magazine, UB Today, Central New Yorker Magazine, and All Kids Considered. A summa cum laude graduate of Marywood University with a degree in communication arts/public relations, Meseroll is director of marketing and communications at Syracuse…

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Added by Mayra Calvani on June 16, 2011 at 10:00pm — No Comments

ESPN: "The Pony Express " - Black Sports History Uncovered, After 50 Years.

"Truth pressed to earth will rise."

In 1965, against impossible odds, all-black Durham, North Carolina's Hillside High's basketball team fought bigotry and poverty, to become State Champions, fulfilling a vow five members made as freshmen. Their records still stand. - A true story.

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Added by Gene Cartwright on May 18, 2011 at 9:17pm — No Comments

The Spruce Gum Box - Elizabeth Egerton Wilder, Author

The Spruce Gum Box – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat

“Jedediah! You and your bastard had better run like the wind and don’t look back!” screamed Benjamin Wingate as he picked up the bench and tossed it into the growing inferno. The baby started to cry, adding to the turmoil of the scene. Jed stumbled a…

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Added by Martha A. Cheves on April 10, 2011 at 1:57pm — No Comments

The Tumbleweed Family - A Wyoming Adventure - Sharon Hays, Author

The Tumbleweed Family – A Wyoming Adventure – Reviewed by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat

The adventures of the Tumbleweed Twins Willie and Tillie take place in the beautiful fields of Wyoming. As they play around and are tossed amongst the beautiful flowers, a gusty wind comes up sweeping them farther and farther away from their home and…

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Added by Martha A. Cheves on March 27, 2011 at 2:51pm — No Comments

A Court Lady - Clova Leighton, Author

A Court Lady – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat

“Von Lichtenberg, I wish that you would consider this offer. I want to see you married off. It is your duty, as a soldier, to found a family, before you go to fight. And there are several young ladies who might be acceptable. There is Mlle.…

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Added by Martha A. Cheves on March 5, 2011 at 4:31pm — No Comments

The Queen's Marksman - Children of the Dragon - Theresa M. Moore, Author

The Queen’s Marksman – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat

‘The clouds had covered the moon, and the night was dark and cold. The single rider on horseback picked his way along the meager tufts of grass lining the dusty trail until he came to within one hundred meters of the camp. There he dismounted, drew his rifle…

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Added by Martha A. Cheves on February 15, 2011 at 3:44pm — No Comments

The Golden Pathway - A Kid's Story About the Underground Railroad

Review by Lauren S. Smith

Award winning children's author, Donna M. McDine, has written a book targeted to kids from 8 to 12 years old that teaches about our American history during the turbulent time of slavery. The Golden Pathway is a beautiful example of what children's literature can be when presented in an interesting and artistic manner.

Illustrations in The Golden Pathway are especially thought provoking and will no doubt encourage visual thinking, conversation and a…

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Added by Sarah Garris on February 7, 2011 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Glastonbury - Brian L. Porter, Author

Glastonbury – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat

“King Arthur did exist, Mr. Cutler. I’m convinced of it, and this document will help to prove it to you. I can’t reveal to you where it came from or how it came into my possession, but a lot of people have died over the years to protect it and the…

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Added by Martha A. Cheves on January 21, 2011 at 4:14pm — No Comments

Catherine's Ring - Elena Dorothy Bowman, Author

Catherine’s Ring – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat

Nicholas deftly opened the package. He had to be careful with it because of how delicate it was from being tossed around the way it had been. Inside was a thick padding of The Boston Evening Globe dated April 21, 1915 and…

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Added by Martha A. Cheves on January 5, 2011 at 9:30pm — No Comments