Friday, December 5, 2014

Catching UP!



Books that went to press or back to press this week:

ANNALS OF A DANGEROUS HANDYMAN, by Geoff Geauteerre
   The tale of Henri Chabron, Canadian, American, commercial mercenary for hire, in the business of personal salvage. The fast-moving story story tells how a child, becoming a man in a world of lies, deceit and betrayal, is still able to preserve his soul.
 
 
 
 
 
 REFINER'S FIRE, Sisters in Freedom Series, Vol. 2, by Ann Nolder Heinz
   A life in ruins—and a journey of deliverance...Lizzie Hamilton’s life as a pampered belle in the antebellum South is over.  Alone and destitute due to the disintegration of her family’s fortunes, she makes the mistake of trusting a handsome but unprincipled professional gamble whose silver-tongued promises lead only to disgrace and virtual servitude.
 

A VANISHING BREED, by Tom Ward, Jr.
    The story of Medic 1260 continues in the second book of the "Volunteer" series.

DOING DEAD MAN'S TIME, by Matthew L. Schoonover
   From the author who brought you the supernatural thrillers of The Arbiter series and the impossible mysteries of The Tornado Man series comes a new tale of supernatural suspense. Phil Talbot is in the here-after, awaiting judgment. He is given the opportunity to come back to the mortal plane and fix the one mistake that changed his supernatural fate. But there are two conditions: he isn’t to know what that mistake is, and he is not allowed to come back as himself. To add to this, the ‘‘other side’’ gets a hand in helping to decide his fate. If you think living’s hard, try DOING DEAD MAN’S TIME
 
Galleys that went out, are STILL out, or went out again, this week:
 
THE BOY WHO COULD UNDERSTAND ANIMALS: Magic Book Series, Vol. 2, by Evelyn Moll
   It was a normal, hot summer day for Josh Sparkins…lazily swinging in a hammock and thinking
about the upcoming school year. Then thoughts of his Gramps’s Ancient Magic book pop into his head. Remembering his recent use of his time-stopping ability and aging a year in the process brings a chill to the air. 
   Then Josh’s mom brings home a puppy from the Humane Society and Josh finds he can understand her barking.
 


PERIPHERAL VISION, by Joan L. Cannon. 
  
A collection of widely published and, in some cases, award-winning short stories from well-respected novelist Joan L. Cannon. All the stories contain rich detail of both language and imagery.
   They are wide-ranging, with a variety of characters, experiences, and settings and are told in a unique style that is well-seasoned with both wit and insight.
 
 
 
 
Work began or Continued on the following books:   
 
THE BOY WHO COULD STOP TIME, Magic Book Series, Vol. 1by Evelyn Frederick Moll
   Josh Sparkins finds his grandfather's old magic book and decides to try a spell that is supposed to stop time. The trouble is, it works.
Work began or Continued on the following books:  

 
ROYAL PRINCESS: WIFE AND MOTHER, Royal Hearts of Mondoverde Series, Vol. 1 by Anna Dynowski  
    Prince Stefano, Crown Prince of Mondoverde, never shirks the responsibilities attached to his privileged position. Born to reign and trained from birth, he accepts his life is not his own and does not complain about his duties to the House of Graziani, at least, not publically. But now he must wed and produce the next heir to the throne. Can he find a woman who is willing to take him on, embrace the public life of a royal princess, and produce the required heir? 
 

THE KIDNAPPING OF SEN. ANDY THOMPSON: Adventures on Capital Hill Series, Vol. 2. 
   by Celine Rose Mariotti
  
    Do you ever wonder what it would be like to have U.S. Senators who really did their job, got along well, and stood up for what was right? This is not your typical book about politics.  It’s the perfect U.S. Senate!  Throughout the book, there is an ongoing health care debate.  Senators Andy Thompson and Hunt Wagner lead the way with a resolution to try to stop President Robinson and Secretary von Schumann from sending troops to Botswana.  But a real adventure begins when Senator Thompson is kidnapped and Brian Travors, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State is suspected of being involved.  Senators Hunt Wagner and Darius Clemens head a committee hearing to get to the truth.  President Robinson suffers a heart attack and Vice-President Barry Newman takes over temporarily.  This book is a real page turner!  Read it and you’ll have hope for tomorrow!
 

Earthquake in Messina Italy, in the early 20th Century
STORYBOOK II, by Elena Dorothy Bowman

      Within the pages of this book are stories that my mother once told me; of certain incidences that she remembered. But mostly it is compiled of the memories that were a part of all our lives.
    There were happy times and there were sad times. It was a time of struggle, of prosperity, of joblessness, of wondering where the next paycheck would come from.  Times when a “breadwinner” didn’t have the money to buy a quart of milk, put bread on the table, or a dime to ride the trolley to work. Even a time when the poor didn’t know they were poor. But always, a family that stood together no matter what problems they were facing.  
 

 
THE MURDER OF SEC. JUDD KANE: Adventures on Capital Hill Series, Vol. 2. 
   by Celine Rose Mariotti
  
    Do you ever wonder what it would be like to have U.S. Senators who really did their job, got along well, and stood up for what was right? This is not your typical book about politics.  It’s the perfect U.S. Senate!  Throughout the book, there is an ongoing health care debate.  Senators Andy Thompson and Hunt Wagner lead the way with a resolution to try to stop President Robinson and Secretary von Schumann from sending troops to Botswana.  But a real adventure begins when Senator Thompson is kidnapped and Brian Travors, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State is suspected of being involved.  Senators Hunt Wagner and Darius Clemens head a committee hearing to get to the truth.  President Robinson suffers a heart attack and Vice-President Barry Newman takes over temporarily.  This book is a real page turner!  Read it and you’ll have hope for tomorrow!


REVEREND CASTLE'S CRISIS, Rev. Castle series, Vol. 2 by Celine Rose Mariotti
 
   Rev. Castle is back in another cozy mystery.

BLEEDING HEARTS: Killian Kendal Mystery Series, Vol. 1
   Winner of the Stonewall Society's 2002 Pride in the Arts Literary Award in the Whodunit Category!


REAP THE WHIRLWIND: Killian Kendall Mystery Series, Vol. 2,  by Josh Aterovis.
   Suicide, or murder? That's the question in the second Killian Kendall mystery. Will Smith suspects murder when an old childhood pal drowns, and asks his friend Killian for help in solving the mystery.


TRUTH OF YESTERDAY,  by Josh Aterovis

ALL LOST THINGS, by Josh Aterovis

CHANGE  OF WORLDS, by Josh Aterovis



Jack's News!

  by your bookstore cat,  gossip columnist, and feline friend.
 
Andy Nunez is finishing up his new book on Pirates. He painted the cover himself!
Isn't he a really good artist??

I can't wait to read it. I saw a pirate's cat on TV once. His bo'sun had a cat named Scorge!
 
As you can see behind me, I am in a holiday mood. I decorated! Well, Arline and Roger did. But I supervised while my baby sister took a nap. I have to say, I did a pretty good job.

Arline has been out of sorts all week. Grumpy from being on her feet with the decorations. She only put up the little ceramic tree and got out Roger's Toy Grinch. Not a lot of work there. Roger helped with the decorations and then he got out the guitar and sang for us. Boy I love to hear him sing. Sometimes I join right in...just can't help myself.
 

Don't forget me IF you are going to have a book signing somewhere, 

make a personal appearance, or are 

planning a launch party where you live, 

please let ME KNOW. Just put 

 NEWS FOR JACK, in the subject line, 

and we will be sure your news 

 is included here in the blog and posted on Facebook!
 

Your friend, JACK

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