My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Nkrumah Mensah , author of the book Anne of Survivor. Nkrumah Mensah: mother of two, lover of Star Trek and Shakespeare, anime enthusiast, and ballroom dancer adds another tagline to her name . . . novelist. Born into a long line of storytellers and with a desire to share her tales with the world, Nkrumah is the first in her family to bring her characters to the written page. In a mystical place called Greensboro, in the zany land of North Carolina, she works in commercial construction by day and toils on her writing passion at night. An English graduate from Mary Baldwin College, Anne of Survivor, begins her epic journey into the world of YA publishing.

In my book review, I stated Anne of Survivor is an amazing young adult historical romance - and despite my age (well past young adult), I couldn't put this book down!

Anne is a young, privileged girl who simply doesn't see life in the same way as her parents. When her father punishes her for her behavior toward a potential suitor, Anne leaves her home and ends up working as a crew member on a ship - but not before meeting a young prostitute that she sets on the straight and narrow. Anne has guts and gumption and soon discovers that she more strength than she knew. But what will she do when she realizes she has feelings for her captain?

And what of the captain who is not what he seems? And Anne's family who finds themselves entwined with Anne's young friend?

The story has many twists and turns and is the first in a series. A definite must-read.

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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Kirsten Weiss, author of the book Legacy of the Witch. Kirsten writes page-turning paranormal and metaphysical mysteries, and now a Tarot guidebook that’s a work of experimental fiction. Her heroes and heroines aren’t perfect, but they’re smart, they struggle, and they succeed. Kirsten writes in a house high on a hill in the Colorado woods and occasionally ventures out for wine and chocolate. Or for a visit to the local pie shop.

Kirsten is best known for her Wits’ End, Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum, and Tea & Tarot cozy mystery books. So, if you like thoughtful, action-packed mysteries with complicated heroines, just turn the page…

In my book review, I stated Legacy of the Witch is a cozy mystery with a dose of the paranormal - and I must say, I loved the combination. As a disclaimer, I don't usually read stories about witches and am not a fan of tarot cards, so I wasn't sure this would be a good fit. Nonetheless, the storyline is fast-paced and the characters are delightful. I'm hooked!

April finds herself in Pennsylvania researching Pennsylvania Dutch crafts in hopes of obtaining a degree she believes she needs to move on with her life. But everything gets turned upside down when she finds a dying man - a man who happens to be her landlord - while jogging.

It's when she starts seeing ghosts, meets a local witch, joins a mystery school, and learns of ancient hexes that the story really takes off - and leads April on a hunt to find the killer before she turns into the next victim.

And if you are into tarot cards, Kirsten has provided a deck she calls UnTarot to help you with meaning making! It's a must-read for mystery fans.

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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Liz Mugavero, author of several cozy mystery series including the Cat Café Mystery series under the penname Cate Conte. She will be chatting with us about creative recovery.

Liz Mugavero has been writing stories since she could hold a pen. Before that, she would tell them to anyone who would listen (not many at the time). After deciding early on she would write books for a living, she practiced by writing bad, angst-filled poems, short stories and even a storyline for a soap opera--all by age 15. She never wavered from her goals despite all the usual questions including, “So are you going to be an English teacher with that degree in English?” or, “That writing thing sounds nice, but how are you REALLY going to make a living?”

She went on to get a master’s in writing and publishing and spent time in journalism, PR, and presently, corporate marketing and communications. And she’s confident this writing thing IS the way to make a living.

Aside from writing, she loves animals (has a houseful), the beach, reading other writers’ masterpieces and Starbucks coffee.

Originally from Massachusetts, she lives in Connecticut with her family, but has every intention of getting back to the Bay State sooner rather than later.

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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Kay A Oliver, author of the book Road to Elysium. Kay is an award-winning author, a Television Academy member, and a prominent figure in literature and entertainment. An innate storyteller with a creative spirit, Kay has illuminated her life's journey with an enduring passion for writing. Her mission is to craft captivating stories that ignite joy and engage readers with her signature easy-to-read style. Her books are irresistible page-turners, filled with unexpected twists that keep readers spellbound.

Kay's impressive portfolio includes ten acclaimed novels, and her work has been featured in "iPain Magazine" and "Orange County News" multiple times. She holds degrees in Radio, TV, Film, and an MBA, combining her storytelling passion with a deep understanding of the entertainment industry. Her website, [KayAOliver.com], offers invaluable writing tips for aspiring authors and reflects her dedication to nurturing new talent.

In my book review, I stated Road to Elysium is a wonderful contemporary fiction novel. We meet Ken in a darkened room and learn that he is a man filled with grief. Because of his loss, his life consists of working, eating, and sleeping - though he doesn't do the last two well. But a home invasion launched by two unruly teens from a nearby neighborhood changes everything.

Although a work of fiction, I'm told that this novel is based loosely on a true story. Kay does a great job getting you to understand Ken - where he begins the journey and where he eventually ends. She allows us to see that progress isn't always linear, and that moving through grief takes time, patience, and understanding.

If you like a story that delves into love, friendship, family, loss and grief, and personal growth, then this is a story for you.

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Guest host Carole O’Neill’s guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Melissa Clark Bacon, author of the book Through Her Lens. Melissa took her first photo with her grandfather’s Kodak instamatic camera, complete with a bluecoat flashcube. By high school, she transitioned to 35mm black and white film and a PentaxK-1000. When the four corners of single silver gelatin prints she made constrained her storytelling, she moved to collections of images and finally to the written word. It took years to complete her novel (ten if you must know) and the process left her longing to make, so she began teaching herself photographic transfer and hand applied emulsion processes along with handwork like embroidery. This exploration of traditional photo making and women’s work, combined with a female protagonist who invaded her waking and sleeping hours, shifted the focus of her work from children and the work of the hand to the undervalued and overlooked contributions of women.

In Carole’s book review, she stated Through Her Lens is a historical fiction by Melissa Bacon Clark. Millicent Trayford spent her days as a member of the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force assigned to Britain’s Central Intelligence Unit’s headquarters. As the newest member of Operation Crossbow, she worked reconnaissance in order to stop V1 flying bombs and V2 rockets before D-Day. But Millie’s real desire was to use her camera in the middle of the action to tell the story of women’s strength and vitality before their contributions in the war effort were lost to history.

Melissa Bacon Clark does a seamless job moving from fact to fiction as we imagine the horror of innocent families running for shelters as the sirens rang out against the backdrop of World War II. I thought I had my fill of WWII novels, but Through Her Lens is a very different look at a time in history worth reading, and the latest in the untold stories of the war’s female heroes.

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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Karen Walczyk Prescott, author of the book Polish Mother. Karen was born and educated in central and upstate New York.  Inspiration for her second book, Polish Mother, came from three generations of devoted Polish mothers in her life.  Her great-grandmother, a quiet, unassuming woman who traveled through Ellis Island alone at the age of sixteen, lived across the street from the author when she was young.  Tirelessly dedicated to family and Polish immigrants, post WWII, the author’s grandmother was a friend to all.  And finally, the author’s mother, Eugenia, now age 92, who grew up in the Polish community of Syracuse, New York, and instilled the importance of Polish traditions and Catholicism.

The first self-published novella Prescott wrote is Babbling Brook Society, a historical fantasy set in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

Karen is married, the mother of three, and twice retired, once after twenty years at AT&T, and again after twelve years as a middle school English teacher.  She currently lives in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, where she plays golf, writes and is president of her neighborhood book club.

In my book review, I stated Polish Mother is a creative non-fiction novel that is part family memoir and part historical fiction written about her grandmother (Mary Ann) and her great grandmother (Stella). We even get the chance to meet her great great grandmother Jozefa!

The story takes place, first in Russia-occupied Poland, then on to Ellis Island, Connecticut, and finally New York. Stella arrives penniless after a perilous journey, meets up with her father who left the family a decade earlier to leave escape Poland and marry another woman, and eventually finds the man she will marry. However, even love doesn't solve all Stella's problems as she deals with the prohibition, family tragedy's, the depression, WWII, and her husband's betrayal.

Despite all the losses, this is a book about hope and redemption. It is a book about love and what a mother will do to protect her family. It is a book about what it means to be a Polish Mother - one who honors God, family and country. And how, even after generations in America, Polish families pass on these traditions of prayer, food and patriotism.

Excellent read!

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Guest host, Tina Hogan Grant’s guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Adele Royce, author of the book Summer's Blood. Adele holds a B.A. in English from Arizona State University, where she graduated magna cum laude. Her published Hnovels include Camera Ready, Princess Smile, and For Position Only, which was a BookLife by Publisher’s Weekly Editor’s Pick. An advertising and PR executive, Adele spent most of her career on the Las Vegas Strip, an experience that gave color to her novel, Summer’s Blood.

She is currently working on the sequel to Summer’s Blood featuring the next generation of the Keller/Van Ness family, as well as Deadly Sins, a collection of short stories.

Adele owns a marketing consulting firm in San Diego, California, where she resides with her husband, Marty and their two cats, Bosco and Sesame.

In her book review, Tina stated that Summer’s Blood, set in the heart of Las Vegas where lies and deceit are plentiful, is a fast-paced thriller with many twists, turns, and surprises that I didn't see coming. As the story unfolded, I had so many questions, and that is what kept me turning the pages.

Craig was living the perfect life and it all suddenly changed after his father's funeral. With his life spiraling out of control, his love for his wife and children shines through the pages as he finds himself separated from them against his will. I found this story engaging, well-written, and enjoyable. This is a new author to me who I highly recommend.

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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Geoffrey Wells, author of the book A Fado for the River. Geoffrey started writing fiction after a career in IT management at two major US TV broadcasting companies. He also wrote and produced an award-winning animated film, The Shadow of Doubt, directed by his wife, Cynthia Wells. The film showed in 27 film festivals and won 5 awards. In 2015, he published the award-winning children’s book, Moonglow, written by Peggy Dickerson and illustrated by Cynthia Wells.

He is the author of three novels forming the series titled, The Trilogy for Freedom. In A Fado for the River, an historical spy thriller (2011), he explores the quest for personal freedom, which grew out of Mozambique, a country that suffered for its liberation. In Atone for the Ivory Cloud, a cyber-thriller (2016), he writes about the ivory trade. In his eco-thriller, The Drowning Bay (2021), he looks at the responsibility of freedom and its demands on saving an ecosystem.

His latest release is the middle grade novel, Never Less (Book One of the Pablo and Mindy Series). It is a thriller for young readers twelve and up that will help them deal with the opioid crisis in an adventurous, and relatable way, which will give them agency over even the toughest grown-up problems.

In my book review, I stated A Fado for the River is the first of three in a historical thriller series. The history is Mozambique (East Africa) in the early 1970s as the country was on the verge of a civil war. I know absolutely nothing about this history. Geoffrey's descriptions of the events taking place prior to the Carnation Revolution were eye-opening and made me want to learn more.

But more than a book about a historical period of which I knew nothing, Geoffrey penned a novel full of love and intrigue. Gida lives in Mozambique, though it is not her country of origin. Raf is a student visiting. They meet and fall in love. Then their world falls apart. Twenty years later, Raf, now a successful American TV executive, returns to the area only to be accused of Gida's murder.

Will he be able to prove his innocence? What awaits him as he begins his search for the women he still loves? Most importantly, can he forgive himself for all that he did - and didn't do?

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel!

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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Doyle Glass, author of the book Swift Sword. Doyle is an author, historian, and sculptor dedicated to honoring those who fought for freedom. He is a master at recounting true stories of brave men and women who were outnumbered and out-gunned but continued to battle toe-to-toe with ferocious opponents in war.

Doyle Glass was born in Midland, Texas among the fifth generation of a pioneer ranching family who was raised with an appreciation for hard work, adventure, and honor. After earning degrees in history and law from Southern Methodist University, he completed law school and worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Texas. Later, he served as Assistant Attorney General in Kentucky, prosecuting some of the worst violent crimes in the state.

In 2000, Glass turned to the arts as a way to tell stories of his childhood heroes. He conceived and sculpted a bronze statue of John Squires, who braved enemy fire to save others during WWII and received the Medal of Honor. The statue stands in downtown Louisville, Kentucky as a reminder of the sacrifices made by local citizens who fought and died for freedom. In 2008, Glass designed and sculpted the Texas Medal of Honor Memorial, dedicated to George O’Brien who earned the Medal of Honor during the Korean War. The memorial stands at the International Artillery Museum in Saint Jo, Texas as a symbol recognizing those who earned America’s highest award for combat valor.

Besides writing and sculpting, Glass’ greatest pride is being a loving husband and father to his wife and three children where they reside in Dallas, Texas.

In my book review, I stated I recently finished reading Swift Sword, and it’s a book that I believe should be on everyone's TBR. I grew up during the Vietnam era, which meant that my history classes didn't cover the war. I only knew what little I paid attention to on the news. Swift Sword helped me see more than American protests and swash-buckling MASH-style soldiers that often depict this tragic war.

This amazing book focuses on the Swift Operation and the Marines of Mike 3/5. Doyle did thorough research, taking the reader on a detailed journey of those days of fighting. But more than that, he helps us understand the patriotism, the longing, the hope, and the fear of these young men as they faced impossible challenges.

As I finished the last page, I wondered how I would have fared in such a fight, and considered the resilience that pulled these soldiers through. Perhaps, like the men in Swift Sword, we all have that kind of strength within us.

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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Kim Sloan, author of the book Memoirs from the Frontlines. Kim, BSN, RN, Travel ICU nurse has been a nurse since 2008. She began working as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in 2008 then pursued her Associate of Nursing degree from Central Ohio Technical College in 2013. She then received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in 2015 from South University.  Throughout her career, her experience has primarily been in the critical care setting including emergency room (ER) and Intensive care units (ICU). She travels in both areas with ICU as her main passion. Her husband has been a nurse since 2001 working mostly in the intensive care units. He also obtained his BSN from South University in 2017.  Their families, children, and grandchildren live in Ohio where Kim and her husband still maintain a home. They travel the country in their RV, living thirteen weeks at a time (the normal time frame for an assignment) as travel ICU nurses and have been doing so since 2017. They have traveled to and ridden their motorcycle in all fifty states, and they have worked nineteen different assignments at the time of this writing within thirteen different states.   In her spare time, Kim enjoys riding motorcycles, and she is an avid chronological scrapbooker. Not to mention, her most enjoyable passion is spending time with her beautiful three granddaughters. 

In my book review, I stated Memoirs from the Frontlines is a memoir written about her experiences as an ICU nurse during COVID - and not just any ICU nurse, but one battling the pandemic in one of the hotspots in the United States - a small town in Southern Georgia. This memoir is a hard look at the pandemic from the eyes of someone who saw the worst of the worst.

Her story covers the first two years of the pandemic and takes readers to four different hospitals. She lets us see things that were not shown on the news, hear the truth about the ravages of COVID, and begin to understand the horrific experience of helplessly watching people die one organ at a time.

As I read, I noted several shared experiences from one way lines in the grocery store to modified holidays with my family. But I also noted experiences that were uniquely those on the frontlines. And I completely understand her desire to save the rest of us from that miserable disease.

If you wonder if the lockdown was necessary, if the masks made sense, if the vaccine was/is helpful, or if anything you did during 2020 and 2021 helped anyone, I urge you to read this account - and then count yourself blessed to be here to read Kim's words.

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