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Mallory O’Connor is an American author presently residing in the U.S. state of Florida. She hasn’t always lived in Florida, in fact as a child she grew up around the American River in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California hence her vast knowledge of that area and which is why she based the story of the American River series there. In 1961 she went to the University of California at Davis to study art, while there she met and married her painting Instructor John before moving to Mexico. In 1965 she up sticks as they say and moved to Ohio where she gained three degrees from Ohio University in Art, American Culture and Intellectual History, and Art History. Following on from Ohio, she and her husband John were offered posts at the University of Florida Mallory taught Art History and in conjunction with teaching she undertook classes in Journalism. Her Journalistic skills she put to good use writing for various magazines and publications. In addition to her busy career, she held the position of director/curator of the Thomas Centre Gallery, the City of Gainesville’s Municipal Art Gallery a position she very much relished.

Since retiring from the academic world in 2005 and now titling herself as Professor Emerita, Mallory has emersed herself into writing and to date she has published eleven books which are listed below. In addition to her published work Mallory has collaborated and contributed to other works including some essays for The Invading Sea. As she puts it ‘she’s been pretty busy.’ I attend to agree with her here. 

So, let’s turn our attention to her books. For the Purpose of this Podcast interview, we’re mainly focusing on the ‘American River’ Trilogy series, but I have highlighted her other books. The best place to visit to see her works in full are her webpages which are listed below. 

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The American River Trilogy Series

American River: Tributaries (1st Book)

In the mid- 1800s, three immigrant families, Irish, Mexican and Japanese settled along the banks of the American River in Northern California. A hundred years later only one family remains. Artists, musicians, poets and politicians the inheritors of their forefathers’ hopes and dreams now live a different life. The 1960s was a challenging time for these new generational families. A price must be paid to realize their dreams. Unexpected tragedy brings the three families together, but that nearness is soon torn apart by conflicting opinions, dangerous secrets, entrenched prejudices coupled with tall ambitions.

American River; Currents (2nd Book)

In this book alliances fray, relationships dissolve, divisive secrets are revealed, promises are shattered as the various members of the three families struggle to salvage their broken dreams. Some of the members of the three families find themselves tangled up in complex relationships that takes them to new destinations as far as Japan in the case of Tommy Ashida. The world of Californian politics is very much at play in this second book of the trilogy, and we all know politics can be a nasty game and not for the faint hearted. The passionate and pernicious characters that are on display here will keep you well entertained as you turn the pages

American River: Confluence (3rd Book)

Turmoil among the three families, the McPhalans, the Morales and the Ashida’s is very much in evidence in this third book of the series. The death of Owen McPhalan has a huge impact on his daughter Kate who has inherited the once profitable but now unsustainable Mockingbird Valley Ranch. Her efforts to return the ranch back into profit are thwarted from several quarters in particular her late father’s former politician campaign manager. 

The story encircles the historical drama about the lives, loves, triumphs and sacrifices of the descendants of the three immigrant families who settled along California’s American River. Can they put aside their differences, betrayals and grievances to save the legacy and history of their ancestral home. A good question you might ask, to see if they do, you’ll need to read the trilogy in sequence.

Other Books

Occult Thriller/cli-fi Series

Epiphany’s Gift (1st Book)

For thirty years, Epiphany Mayall has worked as a psychic medium in the small Spiritualist community of Watoolahatchee, Florida. But when she returns home to her childhood home in Mt Eden, Ohio to visit her aging mother, she finds that the rural community is reeling from a series of alarming events. The pristine world of her childhood is being destroyed. Wells and creeks are polluted, and earthquakes have become a frequent danger. 

Art Historian Dr John Bernhardt believes fracking is the problem and goes public about his findings only to end up dead soon afterwards.

Aided by art crime investigator Marco Gaido and eccentric local artist Blake King, Epiphany sets about putting all the pieces together to determine what’s behind all these bewildering occurrences. 

Key to Eternity (2nd Book)

Psychic detective Epiphany Mayall receives a graphic image of a naked man surrounded by two snakes. Some how this vision is associated with an ancient Mesopotamian story focused on a legendary King Gilgamesh who left his home in search of immortality. 

This story circulates around Epiphany’s psychic powers to track down stolen antiquities and a clay tablet known as the Gilgamesh tablet before they disappear for good into the shadowy underworld of the arts and antiquities black market. Her journey on this occasion takes her across the world supported by her trusted partner Maro Gaido the art crime investigator. Can she solve the mystery of the Gilgamesh tablet before this antiquity ends up in the private safe of a billionaire art thief.  

Xanadu’s Cavern (3RD Book)

What is the link between a missing cave diver and the fossilised head of a pre-historic dire-wolf? That’s the question psychic Epiphany Mayall is asking herself in this book. This gripping thriller which takes place in part in Florida’s underground, water-filled labyrinth exudes excitement as an international antiquities smuggling enterprise is thwarted. Epiphany the psychic heroine and her lover PI Maro Gaida have a difficult task in hand; the odds are against them but succeed they must. What of Florida’s natural resource- her unspoiled groundwater- the lifeblood of the state’s natural environment.  Rad the book to find out.

Firehorse (4th Book)

Firehorse is a gripping fusion of suspense, mystical intrigue, and environmental awareness. The story revolves around psychic medium Epiphany Mayall as she is drawn into a labyrinthine mystery involving a stolen talisman, a mystical qilin and the enigmatic and dangerous Derrick Rarian. Set against the lush but drought-stricken backdrop of Florida, the story weaves themes of personal loss, environmental degradation along with the clash between the supernatural and the material world.

A Trail in the Woods (5th Book)

A Trail in the Woods begins with psychic detective Epiphany Mayall mourning the death of her friend and lover, PI Mario Gaido. To console her, her son Michael convinces her to spend a couple of weeks with himself and his daughter Maddie at the Tanglewood music Centre for relaxation and listen to some concerts. However, as soon as they arrive a series of Mysterious events occur, a murdered heiress, dead baby, a school for the mentally ill, an evil demon in the form of Andras Kodar plus a whole host of issues that would test any detective to their limits. But for Epiphany, in addition to trying to crack the situation she discovers more about herself and her powers and about the spirit guide who will be with her forever.

Non-Fiction Books

Lost Cities of the Ancient Southeast

Exploring ancient southeastern Indian sites from the metropolis of Cahokia (near present-day St. Louis), ancient capital of the American heartland, to the island stronghold of Calos, King of the Florida Calusa, Mallory O’ Connor examines the significance of these prehistoric cultures.

University Press of Florida 1995

Florida’s American Heritage River: Images from St Johns Region

In 1998 the St Johns was declared an American Heritage River, the only one in Florida and one of fourteen in the country to be so designated. Shortly thereafter, Mallory O’Connor and Gary Monroe began searching for and collecting paintings, sketches, sculptures, photographs and material culture from the region.

University Press of Florida 2009

The Kitchen and the Studio: A Memoir of Food and Art

The Kitchen and the Studio: A Memoir of Food and Art is a cookbook, an art book, a memoir and a love story. Artist John A. O’Connor and Art Historian Mallory M. O’Connor met at the University of California in Davis, in 1962. They were married in January 1963. From the beginning, they shared a passion for good food and wine that has continued for almost sixty years. This book is both a memoir of their life together as artists and teachers and a collection of the celebrations that they have shared with family and friends over the years. The book is illustrated with John’s original paintings along with photographs of celebrations and participants. In this unique love story of a creative couple who have always ‘lived the artist’s life’ John and Mallory O’Connor share their favourite special occasions and recipes along with the places and the people who made them memorable.

Atmosphere Press 2023

Social Media sites &Webpage

Please visit Mallory’s webpages where you’ll learn so much more as to who this fascinating woman is and how she came to writing her novels. Plus, you can get a brief insight into all the books as well as buying them.www.mallorymoconnor.com or www.oconnorartLLc.com

Awards

Awards:

American River Trilogy (Historical Fiction)

Epiphany’s Gift (Paranormal/cli-fi)

The Kitchen and the Studio (Cookbook/Memoir)

Lost Cities of the Ancient Southeast

Publisher

Archway Publishing. www.archwaypublishing.com search/bookstore Mallory M. O’Connor and there you’ll find the books relating to the trilogy series as well as other books Mallory has written. 

Podcast Info 

This podcast you can listen to on “Talking Books” hosted by J T Crowley on all major social podcast platforms. For video content, search for “Talking Books” hosted by J T Crowley on YouTube. Additionally, you can watch it on Roku, Amazon Firestick streaming devices, plus Apple TV. To access it on your television, download the Experts and Authors app or visit www.expertsandauthors.tv and click on “Talking Books.”

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Thank you, Mallory, for giving me the wonderful opportunity to interview you about your “American River Trilogy Series” I wish you every success with the series and look forward to working with you again soon.

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The Author

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Marlene D’Agostini is an American author residing in the U.S. state of Michigan not far from the renowned city of Detroit. She best describes herself as a devoted wife, mother and healthcare professional. Through her writing Marlene actively encourages women to encompass the daily routines of life with the support of God’s guiding hand. Her mission here is plain; to help young mothers to find their inner strength to resolve whatever issues come their way by looking at her life and how she evolved over the years through the ups and downs all of which are laid bare in the stories highlighted in this book.

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So, let’s look at the book.

The Book

This is a book that combines motherhood, family life, deep religious roots pitied against daily functionality told through one mother’s rearview conversations with her two sons while driving them in the car. The stories foretold are varied just like the journeys they take, be they a trip to grandmas, to sports events, to church bible studies or school. The book is based on Marlene’s own recollections as a single mum bringing up her two sons who are now grown up with their own families. The core messages throughout the book revolve around truth, honesty, respectability all based on biblical teachings.

When you open the book take a sincere look at the prologue for it really does set the tone. There are twenty-one chapters and at the end of each chapter there are parental and scriptural reflections which the author intends for you the reader to ponder over. The scriptural references are poignant to the subject matter that is being raised at the time.

At the end of the day, it’s a story with moments to mull over.

Social Media sites &Webpage

Please visit Marlene’s webpage where you will find out more information about her as well as the book, plus be able to purchase it https://authorwebservices-gem2.net/WestBowPress/868680

Publisher

Westbow Press www.westbowpress.com search bookstore Marlene D’ Agostini

Podcast Info

This podcast is available to listen to on all major podcast platforms search Talking Books hosted by J T Crowley. The video is available on YouTube search Talking Books hosted by J T Crowley, and now on Roku, Amazon Fire Stick and Apple streaming devices. Download the Experts and Authors app on your Roku or Amazon Firestick device or visit: www.Expertsandauthors.tv online and click TALKING BOOKS.

Thank you, Marlene, for giving me the wonderful opportunity to interview you about your amazing book Rearview Reflections, I wish you every success with it and look forward to working with you again.

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Dr Eloise M Fulton-Taylor is a woman who knows her own mind and ambitions, she is married to Jerome and currently lives in Philadelphia in the USA. Her life over the years has led her to follow many paths both professionally and spiritually. The experiences she encountered in both of these areas in particular witnessing the relations between women of all genders, creeds, ethnicities and ages are mainly the driving forces that get her out of bed each day and into the community where she can best use her skills to enhance the lives of women and girls to erode some of the patriarchal viewpoints of old male hierarchical dogma. For Dr Eloise every human life is to be valued and respected no matter of origin or social status. It is these core values Dr Eloise adopted that instigated the book and activity book thus ensuring other women and girls can enrich and fulfil their own lives with confidence and determination no matter what the world or society throws at them. 

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So, let’s turn our attention to the book. 

The Book

In this book Dr Eloise challenges women and girls to see themselves differently by giving them new visionary insights as to what a woman or a girl into days challenging world should be about, especially when it comes to interactive relations within female society, family functions and old patriarchal roles that mainly subscribe to males being of the stronger mindset coupled with outdated views around physical attributes. The book has five key areas of discussion, thoughts, topical areas however you want to describe them as and they are:

On the Playground
In the Presence of Our Past
Unhealthy Ever After
The Foehood Experience
From Foe hood to Sisterhood.

Accompanying this book is an activity workbook that is centred around the five fundamental core issues listed above. 

Both are available on Amazon, Archway Publishers and of course Dr Eloise’s own website.

Social Media Sites & Webpage

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eloise.fulton.3
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.eloisem.fulton-taylor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromfoehoodtosisterhod

Please visit Dr Eloise’s website where you’ll learn more about who she is and of course the book. www.fromfoehoodtosisterhood.com You can get both the book and activity workbook from the site plus you can Join the Sisterhood and undertake a variety of courses.

Publisher

Archway Publishing: www.archwaypublishing.com/ bookstore/search Dr Eloise M Fulton-Taylor. You can get the book and activity book from here.

Podcast Info

This podcast is available to listen to on all major podcast platforms search Talking Books hosted by J T Crowley. The video is available on YouTube search Talking Books hosted by J T Crowley, and now on Roku, Amazon Fire Stick and Apple streaming devices. Download the Experts and Authors app on your Roku or Amazon Firestick device or visit: www.Expertsandauthors.tv online and click TALKING BOOKS.

Thank you, Dr Eloise, for giving me the wonderful opportunity to interview you about your fascinating book, The Lies We Were Told I wish you every success with it and look forward to working with you again shortly.

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The Author

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Brad A. LaMar when he’s not fighting evil witches and wizards or uncovering the true tales behind some of the most well-known nursery rhymes, is an educator who resides in the Indianapolis Metropolitan area in the US. He has taught science to middle school students for more than twenty-five-years. He is married to his wife Lori who he describes as a beautiful and supportive woman and has two grown up children Evan and Paige who are making their own way in the world. 

Having interviewed Brad a couple of times and chatted to him over the years I think it’s fair to say he’s a man whose head never really gravitated far from the fantasy world of childhood/teenage imaginations. 

The idea for the Celtic Mythos series came from his love of science fiction and fantasy and the underutilized and abundantly rich folklore of the Celtic people. They are so much more than leprechauns! Brad has always loved a good story, and upon reaching the mythos of the Celtic Isles he became enthralled in the type of story he could create.

Brad especially enjoys the way a story makes a reader think, laugh and react. He has worked hard to bring about those experiences in his best-selling YA fantasy series, Celtic Mythos.

As for The Goz Tales books and Winkerton Wolf well, Brad really has let his childhood memories of old nursery rhymes and their characters run riot as he puts a completely different spin on bygone tales cleverly entwined with detective twists.

Brad with all his books is clearly showing to his readers the breath and reach of his story telling skills.

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The Books

The Goz Tales

M&T’s Private Detection and Bakery

Independently Published by Narrative Retail

This is the first book in the Muff N Mann and Tom Thumb detective stories. Muff is a baker who works in the village bakery of Gosling, now Gosling isn’t a particularly nice place to live as it’s plagued with crimes all related to old nursery rhymes. Tom, Muff’s detective partner lives in the bread bin in the bakery shop as he is the size of a thumb, but his detective skills are quite astute when required. Muff and Tom’s reputation to solve mysteries has spread wide and far and they start to receive letters asking for help. This book starts off with the nursey rhyme “Jack and Jill” who we all know went up a hill to fetch a pale of water, but why did they go up the hill and furthermore why did they come tumbling back down again. Muff and Tom are tasked with revealing what’s behind this ancient rhyme and where it takes them and what other famous nursey rhyme characters they meet along the way is what this storyline/case is all about. There are thirteen chapters to this story for young children to fall in love with and discover how different characters from other nursey rhymes beautifully blend to crack this case.

M&T’s Private Detection and Bakery Case File:3LP
Independently Published by Narrative Retail
This book is available through NarrativeRetail.com as from August 2026

What has a billionaire pig who goes by the name of Norma Pigg, her three brothers, bad wolf, a Tv Judge and gumming all have in common. Well, the answer lies within this second book. Muff has had a visit to the bakery from Norma Pigg who hands him a note, he’s keen to take the case on, but all the others around him are very reluctant all most to the point of being hostile to the idea, even the judge advises Muff to leave well alone. However, Muff is undeterred with all the negativity and proceeds drawing those around him into the murky world of gumming in the next-door village of Grimm. We meet new nursey rhyme characters from more old nursey rhymes and as in the first book again the characters blend well to reveal all as to what’s going on here. The plot thickens, but who is really behind all the gumming shenanigans going on here.

PLUS

Winkerton Wolf: and the Civil Court Suit
Independently published by Narrative Retail
This book is available via NarrativeRetail.com

Well, is this a very short story about the three little piggies suing Winkerton the big bad wolf in court, or a very long poem with forty-three stanzas. Either way it’s an intriguing spin on the story of the three little piggies and the big bad wolf. Hmm… read it to formulate your own opinion. 

Young minds are going to enjoy these endearing ditties from old nursery rhymes. I did.

Enjoy!

For the above books go to www.narrativeretail.com 

Other Books by Brad A Lamar

The Celtic Mythos Series 
A YA Fantasy Series
Illustrated by Igor Adasikos

The Obsidian Dagger
(Celtic Mythos Book One)

This book is aimed at 9–12-year-olds, the action- packed fantasy story is set in magical Ireland and Scotland featuring two American teenagers who happen to be brother and sister. Brendan and Lizzie O’ Neal.  A mad witch with extremely powerful magical powers who possesses an Obsidian Dagger threatens to eradicate mankind and overpower the magic clans of the Celtic Isles, Brendan and Lizzie are forced to intervene. They join forces with a desperate Princess Dorian of the Leprechauns and with her two loyal companions, Rory and Biddy. The story is wonderfully foretold over twenty-one chapters of highly creative imaginary writing and is all about the journey they undertake, the dangers and wonders they face as they venture across the Celtic lands to hamper the evil witch’s plans. Combating the witch’s mutated forces will test take their physical and mental strengths to new limits and beyond. Brendan quickly realises that the lines between reality, mythology and divinity can be extremely blurring at times.

The Megalith Union
(Celtic Mythos Book Two)

This second book in the series is twenty-two chapters of high-octane drama, from chance encounters, celebrations, Druids secrets, anxieties, plans, battles, pomp and circumstance and much, much more. Brendan now a college freshman and just as life is settling down fate intervenes, and the adventures start all over again. Elathan, the golden god of Celtic lore is reborn out of the ashes of a dead king and iniquitous witch. Through Brendan and his family, Elathan steers the tendrils of destiny as he seeks to achieve ultimate power over man. Hampered by giants, alphyns and ruas Brendan, Princess Dorian. Lizzie with a new set of characters set about disentangling the mystery of the Ultimate foe. Can Brendan and his allies prevent the end of time? As the megalith union reveals itself. Looking in the past to prevent a future  where Elathan reigns supreme is vital for Brendan.  

The Dominion Pulse
(Celtic Mythos Book Three)

Twenty chapters of exhilarating, edge-of-the-seat chain of events are about to reveal themselves in this book. Ruthless enemies, bonds, hunts, hidden thoughts, demons, warnings and giant challenges are just some of the topical issues exposed here. After losing his father to Elathan, Brendan is forced to regroup, recuperate and come to terms with the colossal responsibility that has been imposed upon him. Faced with the golden god’s ruthless plans and powerful allies to seize control of Otherworld, Brendan and his friends must regenerate their own power and resources to stop Elathan. Time is short for the heroes as the power of the enemy intensifies. How can the goddess Bibe assist them.

The Bloodline Inheritance
(Celtic Mythos Book Four)

The fourth book in this breath-taking series. Here we have a further twenty-three chapters that are going to capture the imagination of young and not so young readers alike. The journey in this book touches upon, best laid plans, the unexpected, visions of the crown, harsh realities, trials, mind games, rallies for war, battle wounds and finally the emerald crown plus many more themes. In his quest for immortality, Elathan seeks the Emerald Crown of the world, which possesses an ancient magic whose power is menacing. As earth’s rightful protector, Brendan must stop Elathan in his tracks to save man. However, with Brendan under a poison curse of his mind, the others must step up to the plate before it’s too late.

Brad’s publishers for The Celtic Mythos series are TorchFlame Books.

www.torchflamebooks.com  go to the Author’s page scroll down to Brad A. laMar and there you will find more information about the series.

Social Media Sites

www.YouTube.com/blamaslamaful
www.linkedin.com/in/brad-lamar-b862937a
www.bradlamar.com (Under development)

Angler Island

Angler Island is a highly advanced, company-owned utopia of technological innovations that could help heal the world, but mysterious forces and insidious plots are at play. After a dangerous cruise-ship crash, Evan and his family join the residents of Angler Island banding together for the greater good and for the livelihood of all island survivors. Even finds some solace in meeting an alluring young woman named Taylor, but when he learns of a murderous plot, his world is sent into chaos. Action, adventure and danger await the people of Anger Island.

Publishers are Page Publishing.inc

Angler Island: The Crystal Cavern

With all the excitement and chaos behind him, Evan and his friends are ready to embrace the days ahead. Unfortunately, Kent and his henchman have other plans. Of course, Evan has Taylor, and everything will be amazing going forward…right? How will he react when a new threat to his relationship with Taylor and his existence on the island arrives.

Publishers are Page Publishing.inc

Zorp, The Twisted Breadman

In a world filled with dangerous natural phenomena, giant creatures that love to eat people, and overcooked stadium foods, lives the legend that is Zorp, the twisted breadman! The road was rocky for this pretzel genius, but the tale is exciting, humorous, and downright weird! Journey to this alien world and see what true courage, grit and food fights are about.

Publishers are Narrative Retail.

Brad this has been a wonderful experience for me to preview your books especially The Celtic Mythos series, and I’m glad that you accepted my invitation to come on the show. 

Podcast Info

This podcast is available to listen to on all major podcast platforms search Talking Books hosted by J T Crowley. The video is available on YouTube search Talking Books hosted by J T Crowley, and now on Roku, Amazon Fire Stick and Apple streaming devices. Download the Experts and Authors app on your Roku or Amazon Firestick device or visit: www.Expertsandauthors.tv online and click TALKING BOOKS.

Thank you, Brad, for giving me the wonderful opportunity to interview you again about your fascinating books. This time ‘The M&T Detective series and Winterton Wolf and the Civil Court Suit illustrated by Kenji Gonzales.’  I wish you every success with it.

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Abundance N Solomon is a health care support worker from Cambridge in the UK. He was born in Nigeria and moved with his family to the UK at the age of five. Strangely enough as a child he often thought what is life like after death. Despite all his childhood attempts to ascertain an answer he drew a blank, but he does know now. In his early teens his father sent him back to Nigeria to fulfil his secondary and tertiary education. While he was there at a military boarding school in Northern Nigeria, he turned his attention to the gospel and the more he became engrossed with its teachings the more his life took on a deeper spiritual meaning something that has remained with him right up to this present day. He came back to the UK where he undertook another degree, while completing that degree he got the inspiration to write the book.

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so, let’s look at the book.

The Book

Called to Glory as Abundance wants it to be read as, is a scriptural guide to understanding the true purpose of our calling in Christ and how to fulfil that calling. There are thirteen deeply thought-out chapters to this book, the viewpoints Abundance vividly express are backed up with considerable scriptural texts both from the old and new testaments. To give you an idea as to what you can expect from the book I’m listing the chapters.

Chapter 1: The Glory
Chapter 2: God is Light
Chapter 3: God is Love
Chapter 4: The Real Matrix
Chapter 5: The Master Key Principle
Chapter 6: Light Me Up
Chapter 7: Sheep and Goats
Chapter 8: The Royal Law
Chapter 9: The truth
Chapter 10: Knowing All Things
Chapter 11: Called to Glory
Chapter 12: Jesus- a Perfect Example
Chapter 13: The Era of the End-Time Giants

A powerful read, draw your own conclusions with regards to the message Abundance is conveying in his book.

Social Media Sites

Facebook: https//www.facebook.com/@gloriousseason
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/-@gloriousseason1
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@a.nsolomon104
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GloriousSeason1
TikTok: https//www.tiktok.com/@kinggloriousseason
Twitter: https//www.x.com/@GloriousSKing

Publisher

WestBow Press www.westbowpress.com / bookstore/search Abundance N Soloman 

Podcast Info

This podcast is available to listen to on all major podcast platforms search Talking Books hosted by J T Crowley. The video is available on YouTube search Talking Books hosted by J T Crowley, and now on Roku, Amazon Fire Stick and Apple streaming devices. Download the Experts and Authors app on your Roku or Amazon Firestick device or visit: www.Expertsandauthors.tv online and click TALKING BOOKS.

Thank you, Abundance, for giving me the wonderful opportunity of interviewing you about your book Called to Glory. I wish you every success with it and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Lynn Slaughter is a successful award-winning American author of nine books, ranging from romantic crime, fantasy and young adults.  She lives in Louisville in Kentucky in the USA, where she resides with her husband. Lynn has two grown up sons and five adorable grandchildren. However, she grew up in New York and Connecticut where she graduated from Smith College with a degree in Sociology, to that she added a masters.

While Lynn’s work in sociology formed an integral part of her life, in particular interacting with people from all backgrounds, she had another great passion that stemmed right back to her childhood and that was music and movement, more so the movement. Dance for Lynn was the very essence for getting up each day, juggling family life and a professional career had its challenges, but the enjoyment she got from dance outweighed the difficulties. Lynn chose to become a professional dancer specializing in modern dance, and throughout her career performed, choregraphed and taught.  As a dance educator she instilled in those that she taught an ethos and understanding that the art of movement to music was to be enjoyed and cherished, just like she did.

Like most things in life, there comes a time when a new path to follow calls and for Lynn that was writing. The love of books and the art of creative writing had for some time now co-existed with her passion for both dance and people. To refine her skills in creative fictional writing Lynn enrolled on a writing course at Seton Hill University where she obtained an MFA in writing popular fiction.

So, what of Lynn’s books, well if you love mystery, blended with intrigue and an element of romance and are looking for a new author to follow then look at Lynn Slaughter’s books. So, let’s have a sneak insight in to two of her books.

A few relatively unknown facts about Lynn are, she’s addicted to chocolate, the arts and her husband’s cooking.

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The Books

The Big Switch: Varney and Cedric

This latest narrative From Lynn Salughter is dynamically told over forty-five engrossing chapters. The book is split into two parts with the first part being considerably shorter than the second. There are two main protagonists to this story Varney and Cedric. Varney has been diagnosed with V.A.D. Vampire Adjustment Disorder, he hates the taste of blood and longs to be a human boy who can go to school and play basketball during the day. Cedric on the other hand is extremely unhappy as a human and fears that he’s turning into his bully of a father, something he dearly wishes he could control and avoid. For Cedric a vampire’s powers have long interested him and the thought of becoming a vampire would be beyond his wildest dream. Camilla, a friendly witch gives Varney and Cedric the opportunity to switch places on a temporary basis, this golden opportunity is a moment not to be missed for both, but should they reveal this brief transformation to anyone, the reversal will end with immediate effect. A trial period of thirty days has been set, after that if they like their new personas, the switch will be made permanent. 

Death in the End Zone

If you enjoyed Lynn’s book Missed Cue and the complex character homicide detective Caitlin O Connor, then you are going to enjoy this latest book as Caitlin grapples with the murder of two young budding footballers. Who Killed Elijah Williams a young black African American boy and Joey Mateo a white teenager whose bodies were found in a compromising position in the end zone of their high school’s football field. The story is interwoven with homosexuality, sibling squabbling; if these two aspects weren’t enough for Caitlin’s homicide team to deal with, throw in religious viewpoints, alcoholism and a whole host of complex matters especially Caitlin’s new man on the block. The cauldron around this contentious homicide case is well and truly coming to the boil. If Caitlin cannot get to the bottom of who’s behind these murders, she’ll be off the case and her reputation as a serious homicide detective will be severely damaged. She can kiss any chance of a career move goodbye. But maybe, just maybe romance could be on the upswing for her, feeling all maternal, hmm…

Other Books by Lynn Slaughter

Missing Mom

Sixty-two short, sharp, focused and intense chapters is what you can expect from Lynn Slaughter in this page-turning book of hers. It’s a book that’s cleverly telling two stories from different time periods that have a connection.

 Noelle is a seventeen-year-old aspiring ballet dancer who has serious doubts as to her mother’s disappearance, was it suicide or something more sinister.  What her investigation throws up, you’ll find absorbing, plus what of her romantic entanglement with Ravi another dancer will leave you guessing. 

Savannah’s story running alongside that of Noelle’s is equally fascinating, she’s a young woman from twenty years ago, her escape from an abusive marriage has close interrelatedness with Noelle’s investigation into her mother’s circumstances.

The two stories running parallel with each other blend smartly together to bring about an interesting overall narrative. Well done, Lynn!

Missed Cue

Forty-five spine-tingling chapters of crime and mystery are exposed in this book as Lynn Slaughter takes you on an intriguing journey of what happened to the ballerina Lydia Miseau whose death on stage in the final dress rehearsal of Romeo and Juliet leaves many open-ended questions, questions homicide detective Catlin O Connor needs to answer. The autopsy report reveals no apparent cause of death, so Caitlin must not only ferret out who may have harmed the ballerina, but how they did it. Her investigations lead her to believe that the person responsible, as in most murder cases, is close at hand but getting the evidence to support her theories is proving a little tricky, especially when you consider Lydia’s messed up personal life particularly when it comes to her dalliances come affairs with married men, which never bode well for all concerned. 

A clever book, well written and constructed, and worth a read, as is Missing Mom.

Deadly Set Up
Leisha’s Song
It Should Have Been You
While I Dance

Social Media Sites

Please visit Lynn’s webpage, where you’ll learn more about Lynn and her books. www.lynnslaughter.com

Awards

Missing Mom: Fire and Ice/Melange Books- Claymore Finalist.
Missed Cue: Melange Books 2023. NYC Big Book Award in mystery category, Silver Falchion Top Pick, Maincrest Media Book Award.
Deadly Set Up: Fire and Ice/Melange Books 2022, NYC Big Book Award Winner, Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards Silver Medallist, Maincrest Media Book Award, Book Excellence Award, M&M Chanticleer International Awards Finalist, Imadjinn Award Finalist, Silver Falchion Finalist.
Leisha’s Song: Fire and Ice/Melange Books 2021, Agatha Nominee, Silver Falchion Award, Moon beam Bronze Medalist, Imadjinn Award for Best YA Novel.
It Should Have Been You: Page Street, Silver Falchion Finalist.
While I Dance: Write Words, Epic Finalist.

Publishers

The Big Switch: Varney and Cedric. 

Nightingale Books who are an imprint of Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Ltd. www.pegasuspublishers.com / search author Lynn Saughter and there you’ll find the book.

Death in the end Zone, plus all her other books.

Melange Books, LLC www.melange-books.com 

Podcast info

This podcast is available to listen to on all major podcast platforms search Talking Books hosted by J T Crowley. The video is available on YouTube search Talking Books hosted by J T Crowley, and now on Roku, Amazon Fire Stick and Apple TV streaming devices. Download the Experts and Authors app on your Roku or Amazon Firestick device or visit: www.Expertsandauthors.tv online and click TALKING BOOKS.

Thank you, Lynn, for giving me the wonderful opportunity of interviewing you again about two more of your amazing books. I wish you all the best with them.

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Janet Dunne lives in Dublin in the Republic of Ireland; she’s a woman who has lived with bipolar disorder for some considerable time. Bipolar disorder is a lifelong mental health condition that causes extreme shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration. The characteristics of the disorder are intense emotional highs which come with irritable moods, little sleep, racing thoughts, rapid speech, impulsivity, and a distorted sense of grandiosity to manic depressions that leave a person with deep sadness, hopelessness, lack of energy, loss of interest in activities and potentially suicidal thoughts.  Like most disorders there are several types to bipolarism all depending on how severe the ups and downs are. Yes medication, talking therapies and lifestyle adjustments play vital roles in keeping symptoms stable, but at the end of the day this is a life long mental health issue. Janet’s book talks about her many experiences, good, bad and indifferent from childhood to current day. What Janet hopes to achieve with this book is for those living with bipolarism to see Janet’s perspective on bipolar disorder and how she has confronted many of her inner demons so to speak. On the other hand, those of us fortunate enough not to be living with a mental disorder of this nature, Janet’s wish by writing this book is that you get an inkling as to what it must be like for someone who has bipolar disorder and maybe adopt a more sympathetic approach when they are going through a rough patch. Both the book and Janet’s own life have many humorous antidotes and tales that are cleverly entwined in the storyline. 

A very insightful book as far as I’m concerned go check it out.

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Just to give you a heads-up as to what you can expect in the book, I’m listing the contents so that you can see the broad range of topical issues Janet talk about.

Overview of my Life and my Thinking
The Things I Learnt
The Treatment in Germany for Mental Illness 
Back in Ireland
Learning Yoga
A spiritual Healer
Another Healer I met Truly Helped
My Understanding on Depression
I Comfort Ate
Allowing Everyone their Space to be as they are
Fear
The Promise I made to Myself
Holding on to Feelings Stops the Flow of Life
Understanding and Logic
Another Journey I took was I Joined the Chistian Fellowship
Feelings are not You
Voices in my Head
Bipolar How I Came to this Point
Why has this Elation Affected me this Way?
Forgiveness and Understanding
Dignity, how it Gets Taken Away
Now I Know What You Did to the Jews
Put Yourself First
Sorry I Taught I was Finished
To the reader that doesn’t Understand Bipolar

Publishers

AuthorHouse www.authorhouse.com / Bookstore search Janet Dunne and there you’ll find her book.

Podcast Info

This podcast is available to listen to on all major podcast platforms search Talking Books hosted by J T Crowley. The video is available on YouTube search Talking Books hosted by J T Crowley, and now on Roku, Amazon Fire Stick and Apple streaming devices. Download the Experts and Authors app on your Roku or Amazon Firestick device or visit: www.Expertsandauthors.tv online and click TALKING BOOKS.

Thank you, Janet, for giving me the wonderful opportunity of interviewing you about your book One Foot in the Right Direction. I wish you every success with it and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Col. Charles Cone, USAF(Retired) of Farrington Hills, Michigan has led a life of service having reached a glorious century and not out, on the 5th of January this year. He entered the US Navy on the 22nd of February 1944 and having decided that career path was not for him, he transferred to the Air Force and was soon called up for duty for the Korean War. In 2006 he received the prestigious Master Pilot Award from the FAA for fifty years of accident/incident free flying, though at times some flights came perilously close to denying him that achievement. Col. Cone in addition to the pilot award has numerous military awards to his name including two Legion of Merits, an Air Medal and Presidential Unit Citation. Besides his military honours Col. Cone achieved a BSc from Ohio State University and a MSc in computer Science from Texas A&M University.

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In addition to his accomplishments as a decorated officer, Col. Cone has built a legacy of community service, including flying patients across America for medical procedures through Angel Flights. Col. Cone has also served as an officer of the Lions’ Clubs International and various Masonic organisations along with countless hours of supporting his local church. Adding to this illustrious list we must mention his work for the Penrickton Centre for Blind Children, the Greater Detroit Society for the Blind, The Salvation Army and Operation Able. Col. Cone is a proud recipient of the Spirit of Detroit Award and numerous international, national and local Lions’ Club honours. Col. Cone’s most recent accomplishment is the completion of his published memoirs.  So, as you can see Col. Cone is quite a distinguished guest and I’m led to believe he was offered a post of General but having spoken to his wife Jo of sixty-nine years who has now sadly passed he turned that position down. At the age of 100 is he still flying his beloved, most definitely. 

The Book

This outstanding book is an autobiography of Colonel Charles Cone’s own remarkable life from humble beginnings in a farmhouse in the town of Covington, Wyoming County, New York State to the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Air Force. The story highlights the pivotal points in his life both personally and professionally. Col. Cone’s life is expertly told with pinpoint accuracy over fifty-one exhilarating chapters. The adventures of where life took him are to say at least fascinating to completely absorbing, although at times hair-raising and not without risk, all loving backed up by his amazing wife Jo of sixty-nine years. The book reflects on a life configured around duty, service and resolute principles, incorporating the battle fields of Korea and Vietnam to boardrooms, church pews and community halls of post war America. This book is not just a memoir of his life; it’s a legacy and testament to who he is and the principles that he adopted over a hundred years. 

Enjoy this amazing Book about this astonishing life!!!

Website & Social Media sites

Please visit Charles’ webpage where you will learn more about the amazing life this centenarian has led. The gallery with the photos of some of the planes he has flown is fascinating. Plus, you can get the book from there.

www.charlescone.com

Publisher

Xlibris www.xlibris.com / bookstore/search/ author Charles Cone.

Podcast Info

This podcast is available to listen to on all major podcast platforms search Talking Books hosted by J T Crowley. The video is available on YouTube search Talking Books hosted by J T Crowley, and now on Roku, Amazon Fire Stick and Apple streaming devices. Download the Experts and Authors app on your Roku or Amazon Firestick device or visit: www.Expertsandauthors.tvonline and click TALKING BOOKS.

Thank you, Charles, for giving me the wonderful opportunity of interviewing you about your book, A Burning Desire to Fly. I wish you every success with it and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Dr. Abraham was born on a poor farm in 1939, with ten siblings. “I did not even own a pair of shoes until I was 10 years old”. He developed a love for learning, and at seventeen, he became a communist. His eloquent speeches attracted large crowds, but deep inside he felt empty, and the longing for God only continued to grow. His life changed dramatically one night, as he entered a church and dedicated his life to God. Ever since he has been on a relentless path to know God better and to lead others to the truths of the Bible. He is a Pastor with three PhDs around theology, and specializes in Old Testament, Bible Prophecies, Divinity, Church History, Numerology and Typology, with more than thirty books written. His first book in English was The Tabernacle and the Church (by Wipf and Stock Publishers). His latest book is Russia’s Final Destination (a best seller in South America for forty years: Israel, Gog and the Antichrist), and soon to be released Sabbath, Grace and Glory (Should Christians keep the Sabbath?). One of his greatest achievements is being one of the scholars who translated the NIV Bible into Portuguese. He currently lives in South Florida with his wife Penha and son Junior.

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The Book

This powerful, provocative and exquisitely written book contains many stimulating theories on how some of todays issues around Russia, Israel and end times were predicted in biblical conjectures. 

Many of us have often wondered why Russia invaded Ukraine, does it have anything to do with Biblical prophecies surrounding Israel. Abraham a pastor with three doctorates in theology, grapples with that debate plus numerous other arguments in his book. In part 1 Abraham focuses on references the Bible makes about the nation of “Gog” now Russia. Abraham attests that Russia’s predicament with Ukraine today can be traced back to prophecies made in the Bible. In Part 2 Abraham draws attention to Israel’s current phase and attempts to address why antisemitism is on the rise. In Part 3 under End Times Abraham examines and explains what End Times looks like, including the Rapture of the Church, the world government (first beast), the Antichrist (second beast) identified by 666, Great Tribulation, Millenium, New Jerusalem and the glorious eternity with God. 

This convoluted book hasn’t been written as a cosy bedtime read, that’s not its purpose, its impetus is to make you stop and think how past Biblical prophesies are coming to the fore and playing their part in todays world be they good or just plain evil.

To give you more of an in-depth insight as to what you can expect from the book I’m revealing to you all the content page. 

Introduction
Foreword

Part 1: Russia
Russia and its Allies
Reasons for Israel’s Invasion
Final Destination

Part 2: Israel
Jews, a Suffering People
The Rising of Israel
God Fights for Israel

Part 3: The End of Times
The New Roman Empire
Removing Doubts
The Antichrist

The Final Outcome: Beasts, Seals, Millenium and Beyond
Bibliography

Social Media sites & Website

Please visit Abraham’s website www.amazon.com/author/dealmeida you can get all of his books from this site.

Awards

New Winner of Literary Global Independent Author Awards

Publisher

WestBow Press. www.westbowpress.com /Bookstore/search Abraham De Almeida

Podcast Info

This podcast is available to listen to on all major podcast platforms search Talking Books hosted by J T Crowley. The video is available on YouTube search Talking Books hosted by J T Crowley, and now on Roku, Amazon Fire Stick and Apple streaming devices. Download the Experts and Authors app on your Roku or Amazon Firestick device or visit: www.Expertsandauthors.tv online and click TALKING BOOKS.

Thank you, Abraham, for giving me the wonderful opportunity of interviewing you about your book Russia’s Final Destination. I wish you every success with it and look forward to working with you in the future.

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The Author

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Griff Ruby is from Lompoc a small community town close to the stunning Pacific Coastline of California in the United States. He has been married to his wife Juliet for over twenty-Seven years. Griff like me was born in 1958 and for most of his life he has been searching for the true meaning of Christianity. That search took him on a journey as he explored various religious teachings, but he eventually settled on Catholicism, but even that is only the general neighbourhood since he speaks for a growing group of Catholics who believe that today’s Vatican no longer speaks for Catholicism. When you have a look at his books, you’ll see that he can be quite controversial, possibly putting him at odds with contemporary doctrine. What does he think of Vatican II? Well, I’ll let you draw your own conclusions as you peruse the pages. So, let’s turn to the book that we are going to focus on in this podcast interview.

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The Book

For nearly two thousand years the Roman Catholic Church withstood all the currents of change and history and maintained a closely guarded orthodoxy which has always served as the basis and centre of all Christianity. Yet, it is as if all of that has been arbitrarily swept away in the few years by Vatican II. Given what the church has always taught about itself being indefectible. How could this have happened? Did that Council have something to do with that terrible loss of faith? Can the real Catholic Church be found today, and if so, where?

The shocking answer to this, once seen and truly understood, is as every bit as glorious as the original resurrection of Christ Himself, a tremendous source of faith and inspiration. It is broad-based, longstanding miracle passing right before our eyes, have we but the Grace to see it for what it is.   

To give you a heads up as to what you can expect from Griff in this book, I’m revealing the contents so that you can get a flavour as to the tone of the book.

Book Contents

Protest of the Author
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: How to Identify the Roman Catholic Church
Chapter 2: Some Biblical and Liturgical Parallels to the Current Crisis
Chapter 3: The Juridical Impact of the Second Vatican Council, or How the Hierarchy Lost Control
Chapter 4: The Roman Catholic Church Versus the People of God
Chapter 5: Old Catholics, East Orthodox, and the Spectre of Dissent
Chapter 6: The Beginnings of Today’s Stand for the Earth
Chapter 7: The Advance of Marcel Lefebvre and the SSPX
Chapter 8: The Bishops of Pierre Martin Ngo Dinh Thuc
Chapter 9: The Advance of the Sedevacantists
Chapter 10: The Bishops of Marcel Lefebvre and Antonio De Castro Mayer
Chapter 11: The Advance of the Indult Priests and the FSSP
Chapter 12: The Catholic Lay Apostolates and Further Events
Conclusion
Epilogue
Afterword
Appendix A: The Pope Condemns Vatican II
Appendix B: Questions and Objections
Glossary
Sources and Bibliography

A lot or research has been undertaken by Griff to compile this thought-provoking and contentious book so give it a serious read and make your own mind up about the subject matters raised here.

Other books by Griff Ruby

Sede Vacante

Sede Vacante! The literal translation from the Latin to English is ‘Vacant Chair.’

And when you have read the book, you’ll understand why Griff gave his book this title. At first glimpse Griff sets out the purpose of the book and let’s be clear it’s not a bedtime read, it was never intended to be that; it’s a thought-provoking book with some interesting and at times controversial viewpoints. For me Griff has set the book out in a unique way, are they chapters? Or are they sections that can be viewed as chapters? Either way you decide but Griff has set them as doctrines and deductions. He starts off with sixteen doctrines closely followed towards the end with five deduction sections, at the end of most doctrines and deductions Griff challenges you with a series of findings and raw questions all done to simply make you think. Is Griff’s Ideological rhetoric to your taste hmm…maybe, maybe not but it’s well worth investigating. At the end of the book, you’ll find an exceptionally well written epilogue, a compelling table of basic premises, findings and questions, and finally an engaging Appendix around the sources of errors against the authority of the traditional Catholic Bishops.

This book is extremely well written, but as I have already hinted at its contents in places will certainly raise a few eyebrows. I would be interested to hear what the hierarchy in the Vatican would say about this book. So, look for yourself and formulate your own opinions.

Is God’s will being shaped to fit man’s needs rather than man shaping himself to meet God’s expectations? This question is at the heart of this book.

Social Media sites& Website

Please Visit Griff’s webpage for more about his work and books. www.the-pope.com

YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com (MrUbipetrus)

Publisher

iUniverse. www.iuniverse.com search Griff Ruby

Podcast Info

This podcast is available to listen to on all major podcast platforms search Talking Books hosted by J T Crowley. The video is available on YouTube search Talking Books hosted by J T Crowley, and now on Roku, Amazon Fire Stick streaming devices and Apple Tv. Download the Experts and Authors app on your Roku or Amazon Firestick device or visit: www.Expertsandauthors.tv  online and click Talking Books.

Thank you, Griff, for giving me the wonderful opportunity to interview you again about your epic books. I wish you every success with them, especially this time The Resurrection of the Roman Catholic Church

(A guide to the Traditional Catholic community)

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