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Helmut Portmann is an American author born in Switzerland but now residing in Covington a small community town in the state of Louisiana, USA where he lives with his wife Julie, son Alex, rescued husky Gabriel and adopted cat sisters Pearl and Amethyst. Helmut has done a variety of jobs over the years since graduating from college, his first job saw him logging oil wells in the Gulf of Mexico, but that was soon followed by working on the US Army’s Pershing Tactical Nuclear Missile System in Europe during the Cold War. Returning to the US he became an analyst hunting Soviet submarines, which led to him being put in charge of a program that protected US submarines being detected. Helmut has also worked in the US navy’s mine warfare laboratory to help lead their unmanned systems programs. He ultimately ended up as a director of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Data Buoy Centre, deploying buoys across the world’s great oceans to measure weather and climate changes, plus tsunami occurrences. A varied career you might say, but we mustn’t forget his drumming experiences. Now a days a more sedate lifestyle is pursued and at the heart of that changed manner of living is writing, so let’s turn our attention to this first book of his.

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The Book

Forty, well executed eye-catching chapters await your attention, if you consider Tom Clancy and Michael Crichton in your reading repertoire then Helmut’s book will appeal to you. The characters Alex, Ana, Angel, Ludo, Carlos, Raul and Jose blend well together as they combine the Cubans’ hatred for Fidel Castro (El Jefe) Cuba’s revolutionary leader from 1959 to 2008, with a strong desire to assassinate him, as well as overthrowing the brutal regime whose tactics to  keep him in power involved, rape, murder and torture, something as young children all of them witnessed to some extent, before escaping to the U.S. Would they achieve what America failed to do? Revenge can be sweet, but it can also be all consuming and that consumption can come at a considerable price. A price would these exiled Cubans from childhood be prepared to pay, if so by what measures and how far would they go to plicate their retribution, or do their interests diminish over time? Plus, what role does a cold war nuclear missile system in Europe play? Hmm…

A breathtaking read. What’s the outcome? Well! read the book.

Social Media Sites

Please visit Helmut’s webpage where you will learn more about him as an author, as well as gaining more insight as to what the book is about, and who the main characters are. You can also purchase the book from his webpage, plus get a sneak preview as well. You will find that the book is available in various formats, all available on Amazon. 

www.helmutportmann.com 

Publisher

Xlibris; www.xlibris.com  bookstore search H.H.Portmann

Podcast Information

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 and Amazon Firestick streaming devices. To access it on your television, download the Experts and Authors app or visit www.expertsandautjhors.tv and click on “Talking Books.”

Enjoy!

Thank you, Helmut, for giving me the wonderful opportunity of interviewing you about your phenomenal book Adios El Jefe! I wish you every success with it.

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A unique Conflation of the Four Gospels into a Single Continuous Narrative, Explicated by the Author’s Commentary

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Peter Boaz Jones was born Klaus Jurgen Clodt in Albrechts, Germany towards the end of WW2. In 1948 he moved with his family to the UK. A German name at that time would have made life extremely difficult for him, so for all the obvious reasons his name was changed to Peter Jones. What it is today, came about by using his father’s last name, as a middle name, as his bank in the 90s requested he use one. When I look at Peter’s life, I think it would be fair to say that he has pursued a variety of Christian denominations some of whom he no longer has an affiliation to, and others still breathe Christian values that are important to him. Similarly, when you look at his working life, he has again dabbled his toes into a cross section of professions, accountancy to HGV driver, just to name but two of them.  I think it would be open-minded of me to say that Peter has walked many paths of interest in his life, but the one overriding factor that has been constant throughout his time on this planet has been the Bible and what that book has revealed to him I think I can justifiably say forms the basis of his highly interesting book that we are about to reveal. 

So, let’s take the latch off the door and enter Peter Boaz Jones’ world of Christian thinking, as we uncloak the contents of this very absorbing book.

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The Book

This is a well-executed and cultivated submission, showing how well the four gospels really do work well in relation to each other depicting the life and ministry of Jesus, despite their individual formations that some in the Christian communities see and judge as slightly being at odds with each other. What Peter has successfully achieved here by drawing attention to the similarities and differences in each gospel is giving the reader differing angles to consider and contemplate on, sufficient to want them to delve further into the book to ascertain what really is at the heart of his ideological thinking. 

When you open the book apart from the dedication, acknowledgements, notes, introduction and appendices sections there are fifty-four wonderfully compiled chapters. Now in this interview we are not going into all aspects of the book, but as a means of giving you a flavour as to what you can expect the following chapters will be openly discussed, they are:

Chapter 1: The Beginning of the Gospel
Chapter 6: Jesus Begins to Call his Disciples
Chapter 9: On the Mount
Chapter 18: By Seaside Near Jesus’ House
Chapter 30: Contraposition of Pharisees
Chapter 35: The Work of the Spirit
Chapter 39: Rides into Jerusalem Again
Chapter 49: Jesus’ Death

Enjoy the book is all I say, as Peter Boaz Jones takes you on a Christian journey with a twist.

Social Media sites

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/peter-boaz-jones-b275a099
Facebook: www.facebook.com search Peter Boaz Jones 
www.book2look.com/book/tYpjWtse

Awards

Gold Christian Book Award Winner.
New York Book Festival Award 2023

Publishers

AuthorHouse. www.authorhouse.com Bookstore/ search Peter Boaz Jones.

Podcast info

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

Thank you, Peter, for giving me the golden opportunity of chatting to you about your book. I wish you well with it and any future publications.

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Lynn Slaughter is a successful award-winning American author of seven books, six novels and one nonfiction.  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 University 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

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.

Other Novels

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.

Podcast info

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

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

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Adrian Winney is an award-winning author from Scotland in the UK. He was born in Lowestoft in England and has been married to his wife Maggie for more years than he cares to recall. The story of Tosher was in Adrian’s head for some considerable time and it was his wife who finally persuaded him to put pen to paper and publish all those ideas that had been floating in his head. Adrian’s life like so many people’s lives has been a life of contrast, he spent thirteen years in the Royal Air Force working in avionics both in the UK and Germany. In addition to his career in the Royal Air Force he worked in the Gas and Oil Industry for over twenty-five years which took him all over Europe and eventually onto the Nort Sea Rigs. Life on the platform rigs can be challenging at the best of times as the weather conditions in the North Sea can be perilous. However, after an industrious career complex medical issue imposed a more subdued lifestyle on Adrian, these changes profoundly affected both his physical and mental health. Adapting to new circumstances has come with difficult choices, some good, some bad but one of the better ones was writing, especially in the genres he loves best, them being, historical, adventure and science fiction which are prevalent in this first book of his, so let’s turn to the book.

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The Book

When you open this book, you’ll discover twenty-three chapters brimming with history, adventure and fascination. The story is set in the eighteen hundreds in London in the Uk and tells the story of Tosh and Jack Tanner’s lives around the sewers beneath the streets of London. At that time working in the sewers was dangerous and at times violent, you needed to know whom you good trust to survive. Tosh is a foundling who Jack Tanner takes under his wings, their life is far from easy, yet Jack manages to instil in Tosh a means of survival by whatever means. From a foundling to a streetwise young man Tosh cleverly engineers a path for himself, but that path is littered with tragedy, strife and mistrust, coupled with a degree of rightful revenge undertaken with brutal tactics. Can revenge ever be justified by rightful means in a person’s mind? Tosh seems to think so but would you the reader agree with Tosh’s actions – You need to read the story to formulate your own viewpoints on how Tosh conducts himself throughout this whole gripping sequence of events – Hmm…is all I say. The cast of characters blend well together and compliment the overall tale, which I must admit has been well composed to make a real page-turning narrative. It’s certainly worth a read. 

Enjoy! I did.

Awards

Certificate of Award
This Outstanding Creator Award is Proudly Presented to Adrian Winney for ‘Tosher’
Best Fiction Book of Fall 2022 (Honourable Mention) Fantasy (3RD -Place), Action & Adventure (2nd-Place), Teen/YA (3rd Place). Best Character (Honourable Mention) Best Supporting Character (Winner)

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 and Amazon Fire Stick 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 Show.

Thank you, Adrian, for giving me the wonderful opportunity of interviewing you about your stunning book Tosher. I wish you every success with it.

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Molly Arbuthnott is a teacher, editor and academic from Perthshire in Scotland. She is passionate about the promotion of children’s literature. With a solid understanding of literature and the ability to read, she believes you can take on the world.

She uses her experiences from life as inspiration for her writing. Teaming up with four fantastic illustrators has helped her to breathe life into the stories. Each story is loosely based on family or friends who have been important in her life whilst also trying to tell stories in an honest and gentle way, singing praise to the things we must celebrate in our world. Teaching children to look out for others, work as a team and not be afraid of doing the right thing that is important. Such lessons might then filter through and be reflected in the way we live in the magical world around us.

Each book teams up with the charity which is associated with the theme of the book in some way. Part of the profits from the book sales are then donated to the designated charities.

Possessing an affinity for the world of books, Molly often finds herself at bookstores, libraries, schools and book festivals throughout the UK, sharing interactive and engaging writing and storytelling workshops. Her, podcast ‘My Favourite Books,’ engages both young and not so young to chat about common book interests.

Molly is keen to ensure young minds through smart innovation see nature in its most natural format and once they have seen that natural beauty the world has to offer, then right from an early age they will start to understand how important it is to protect earth’s delicate balance, plus respect and appreciate it more. Some of her books open this burning emotion of hers to young kids to explore and contemplate.

The world of academia Is at the heart and soul of this young Scottish woman’s life, she has taught in Italy, Africa as well as the UK. Molly has several degrees from prestigious universities like St Andrew’s in Scotland and Cambridge in England, she’s recently completed a M.Ed. in Children’s Literature from Glasgow University.

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The Books

Eddie the Duckling

This is the latest children’s book Molly has put out and as the title alludes to it’s all about an extraordinary duckling called Eddie. Eddie has different characteristics to him which puts him aside from his other brothers and sisters in the brood, for a start he didn’t have the lightening bolt of brown courage that every duck had encrusted on their heads. Eddie struggled to keep up with his siblings in a whole host of mannerisms particularly being courageous, however an encounter with a ferocious hawk changed matters considerably as suddenly in his panic he began to produce in conjunction with his feathers a beautiful musical tone. All the other animals around the pond were taken aback with Eddie’s musical performance even the hawk was put off his stride. Eddie’s musical escapade had saved not only his family but all the other animals nearby from a predatory attack. The illustrations that accompany the story are bright, vivid and bold and enhance the storyline wonderfully. I love the animals playing the various musical instruments especially the beaver playing the grand piano. Clearly Eddie has found his forte.

Well done Molly on delivering another amazing story backed up with imaginary illustrations.

A story about never giving up for things always turn out all right in the end.

Peanut the Hamster

Paul is a writer; a famous writer and Peanut is a hamster. A Strange combination you might think, but they help each other out, the perfect symbiotic partnership.

Paul writes stories and Peanut provides the inspiration. Life steams along as they travel together on the sleeper train. Then, one day. Peanut goes missing and, with him, all of Paul’s story ideas.

All that Paul is left with is an old peanut. A reminder of the life he once had, but fate had other plans in store.

A story about faith, hope and never giving up.
You never know what’s around the corner!

Oscar the London Cat
One of the Oscar and Friends Series

Oscar is an adventurous Siamese cat whose curiosity can at times get him into all sorts of entanglements. In this book Oscar and Mercy, his close companion who accompanies him on several exciting exploits throughout the series find themselves caught up in changing of the guard routines in London, a far cry from their lives on the ferry boat back home in Scotland. Oscar and Mercy’s decision to curl-up for the night in Captain James’ Bearskin hat brings them to London. Read the story of how the two cats lead the Queen’s Guard and meet the Queen. A great story that captures the long and proud military tradition that is the Queen’s Guard. The illustrations wonderfully enrich the story. 

Other Books by the Author
Oscar the Italian Cat
Oscar the Ferry Cat
Oscar the Hebridean Cat
George and the Steam Museum
Simon the Sloth
Conrad the Spider
Athena the Cheetah
David the Pizzly Bear
Angus the Robin

Social Media Sites
Webpage: www.mollyarbuthnott.co.uk
Instagram: www.instagram.com/molly_arbuthnott_books
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mollyarbuthnottbooks
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/molly-arbuthnott-8b528764

Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/mollyarbuthnott@mollyarbuthnott search Molly Arbuthnott
Wiitia: www.wikitia/mollyarbuthnott.com
https://ventsmagazine.com/2024/01/25/author-molly-arbuthnotts-recipe-for-success-baking-books-and-budding-chefs

https://peanutthehamster.evenbrite.co.uk

The Podcast Information

This podcast is available to listen to on all major social 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 and Amazon Fire Stick streaming devices. Download the Experts and Authors app on your television or visit: www.Expertsandauthors.tv online and click TALKING BOOKS.

Molly, I wish you all the best in your new adventures and once again thank you for giving me another interview to talk about your fabulous children’s series ‘Oscar and Friends.’ Plus Eddie and Peanut.

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The Author

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B L Pleisch is an American author from the state of New Hampshire. The home she shares with her husband she describes as moderate but is surrounded by forest which at this time of the year (late Fall) is possibly the place to be, as the trees near to her put on their autumnal colours of rich scarlets, golds and wonderful oranges. Bonnie has three children and seven grandchildren at the last count all of whom she is extremely proud of. Not forgetting of course her new goldendoodle puppy.

Bonnie has long held a passion to write, right from the age of thirteen. At some stage in her life, she was given an old typewriter which belonged to her grandmother and from that day forward to the present she has been hitting the keys churning out a whole host of literary work. Like most authors when she submitted her stories, she received countless rejections, one agent who bothered to replied stated that her plots didn’t have enough sex, drugs and rock and roll in them. Bonnie heeded that advice and when you look at her books there is plenty of those elements. Bonnie self-publishes her books and is still ever hopeful, even now as a mature lady in her early sixties, for someone to take her work on. Here’s hoping! So, without further to do let’s turn to her books. 

Where does she get her ideas from, well she does watch a lot of detective series on TV 

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The Books

The Gem Hammond Detective Series

This series is a futuristic police detective series built around the characters Gem Hammond and her partner Ryan Summer. America 2335 is a very different place as to what it is today, it’s a period of chaos and turmoil, the post social-communist movement has changed America, the Union has gone and in its place is a darker vulnerable civilization albeit with a few powerful figures at the helm.

Deadly Campus Book 1

A series of heart-pumping chapters of thrills, spills and misadventures awaits your attention in this first of the series. Detective Gem Hammond is the main character throughout the books with the added support of her boyfriend Captain Ryan Summer and a whole host of other well-defined characters built into the narrative to get this stunning storyline told. It’s 2035. The murder of Gem Hammond’s sister lies at the heart of the story, was she killed as the latest victim of the campus killings? Or was she liquidated for her involvement with the PPF (Patriots Freedom Fighters)? As the investigation widens, and more students fall victim to the killer the case takes many unexpected turns cumulating with Gem Hammond herself being on the killer’s hit list. 

Abandon me Not Book 2

The plot thickens as B L Pleisch takes us on another journey that surrounds the murder of Gem Hammond’s sister. It’s foretold over nine short chapters with a prologue and epilogue to enhance the narrative. Gem Hammond is still shaken from her sister’s murder. The PPF (Patriots Freedom Fighters) have intensified their efforts on the government forces with numerous assaults. Whose baby has been abandoned on Gem’s doorstep and how successful will her mother’s rescue be from a top prison camp. Again, BL PLeisch twists and turns the plotline to keep you gripped.

Forsake me Not Book 3

This is by far the biggest book in the series so far, B L PLeisch treats us to nine spine-tingling chapters. The story with a Christmas scene. Gem is decorating the family home like nothing before as it’s the first Christmas for Belle. Like most of B L Pleisch’s books the storyline rapidly intensifies as she takes you on a roller-coaster of a ride, who are the missing boys? Why have they been taken? whose body has been found? Why are Gem’s dreams haunting her? And what relevance do they have to the situation she is confronted with? Hmm…

Read the book along with the other two books that make up the series to find the answers to the questions.

Forthcoming Book 

Protect me Not Book 4

Wait and see what this one is about.

Other Books

The Guardian WIT Series 
WIT (World Investigation Team)

In the 2040s-2050s, a new era of psychic powers has emerged and with it a new breed of heroes. Marna Farlow is a level seven psychic with multiple abilities so are her sister’s eight genetically altered children. Together, they form an unstoppable collective force, guided by the wise and experienced Fred Keys, their aim to confront and overcome the darkest corners of the psychic world. In amongst all what’s taking place Marna must cope with her own personal struggles of grief and new love in the guise of Tanner an average man with psychic powers who challenges her heart and mind. With a deepening relationship Marna and Tanner confront the evil that seeks to destroy them. Welcome to B L Pleisch’s world of deadly psychic criminals, love, power and redemption where good and evil are challenged.

Generation L Book 1

Marna’s life in this first book of the Guardian WIT series is undoubtably reformed when her sister pleads with her to save her eight genetically altered children, each possessing far reaching psychic powers. Marna’s determined to protect her sister’s children from the sinister Rick Bradshaw, however, they must rely on their collective strength and Marna’s unique ability to survive in adverse situations. A thrilling tale of psychic powers, family bonds and the fight for survival. 

Recover The Missing Book 2

Marna Farlow is back in a cross-continental adventure. With the death of Rick Bradshaw an unknown threat emerges. 

A new enemy is after her, one far more threatening than Rick Bradshaw, though it is believed the two are linked inextricably through Bradshaw’s wife Raquel. There are nineteen chapters to this epic book, the world of psychics is about to explode in your face, from the opening attack on the top security psychic prison, the escape of deadly prisoners, through to the abduction of Marna’s sister’s youngest children who themselves are powerful psychics, the journey Marna and Guardian embark on to track their whereabouts brings them into contact with the murky underground activities of the terrorist group the Liberatores an active assassination cell. The story culminates in a race between Fred Keys and Guardian against Pierre Lamontage and the Liberatores. The wars between these warring factions burns fiercely on two fronts and they are the real world and the dream if you die in one world, you die in both.

Gems of Jealousy Book 3

Marna’s story continues, Tanner and Marna have it all, but one woman has the ultimate power to take it all away. A woman whose expertise in ‘Black Magic’ far outstrips that of her nearest rivals. Guardian has its work cut out to avoid a blood feud, the origins of which go back in time. Who comes out on top? Well, you’ll have to read the book to seek the answer. All eleven chapters.

Forthcoming Books 

Targeted by Design Book 4
The Secret of the Rings Book 5

What’s about to be revealed in these books? Well, we’ll have to wait and see only B L Pleisch knows the answer here. Or does she?  

Social Media sites and webpage

Please visit Bonnie’s webpage to see everything about her and her books. www.blpleiscch.com

You can order copies of her books from the above webpage click Store 

Amazon author page: www.amazon.com/blpleisch

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/b-l-pleisch-8757a832b
Facebook: www.facebook.com/p/-blpleisch-110875847486197
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/blpleisch
Twitter/x: www.x.com/@blpleisch
Instagram: www.instagram.com/bonniepleisch@blpleisch

Podcast info

This podcast is available to listen to on all major social 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 and Amazon Fire Stick 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, Bonnie, for giving me the opportunity to interview you about your books. I wish you every success with them.

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Teresa Rowlands (Trish) lives in the Sydney area of Australia, she has two great passions in life, her family and writing for young children. Trish believes a young child who loves reading is a child prepared for whatever they must face further down the line. How long has Trish been writing, well the answer to that is more years than she cares to recall. 

Trish is always grateful to Wal her husband for all the support he gives her, plus the support she receives from her son and daughter and grandchildren who are given the unenviable task of proofing her stories. If the grandchildren say yes, then the story is published. So, let’s have a look at four of her books. 

Trish is also grateful to the Camden Writers and Scribblers group for their support as well. [email protected]

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The Books

There are Fairies, Ladybirds and Butterflies in my Garden: Illustrated by John Dunn

A very simple story of three fairies, six ladybirds, and nine butterflies that appear in a garden. Nicola, Teagan, and Brianna are all invited to the garden by a mystery little character who appears at the end of the book. The illustrations are big, bold, brash, and fun. Everything a very young child needs in a lovable book like this. Fun! Fun! Fun…

This book comes with a CD as the words to the story have been put to music, the tunes and the lyrics are by the author herself. Thanks go to Gavin Antoniou, Reece Anderson and Phinemm Nelson of Vocalise Music and Performing Arts Academy, for putting it all together. 

The Boy who had a Rainbow Dog: Illustrated by John Dunn

A delightful story of a boy looking for his dog Gyps, only to find her in a darken barn having given birth to seven puppies, each one a colour of the rainbow.  A sweet, enchanting story beautifully backed by bright, vivid and big illustrations.

Nicholas’ Christmas Prayer: Illustrated by John Dunn

What can I say about this adorable Christmas tale about a boy and his Christmas prayers for a special family Christmas. The illustrations will take you back to your own Christmas experiences as a child. 

Our Little Elephant: Illustrated by Paola Nadar

This is the story of Reid a young elephant who lived with his mum Boo and dad Ricky in the forest. Poor Reid he kept on bumping into things and falling over, so one day his mum took him to see Dr L E Phant. Reid laughed at the doctor which made him angry, he told them Reid should get his eyes tested, which they did. The fun Reid, Boo and Ricky had at the optometrist picking glasses is sweet. Reid, now with his new glasses could play to his heart’s content without bumping into things and falling over. What a joyous kid’s story. Again, the illustrations bring the story to life.

Other Books

Teresa in addition to these four books has written other books:

Blusher’s First Christmas
Boo Hoo Tree
Chunky’s Coming of Age 
Chassie’s Cry for Help
My Pal Buddy
Remmie and Ziggy’s Backyard Adventure
The Duck Who Couldn’t Quack.

Social Media & Webpage

Please go to Teresa’s webpage, there you’ll find all sorts of things about Teresa and her books, but most importantly where to get the books from.

www.awesomekidsbooks.com.au

email: [email protected]
Mailbox: PO Box 139 Macarthur Square LPO NSW 2560 Australia

Publishers

Teresa Rowland is self-published 

Podcast Info

This podcast is available to listen to on all major social podcast platforms, search Talking Books hosted by J T Crowley and now on Roku and Amazon Fire Stick 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, Teresa, for allowing me to interview you for the second time re your children’s books which are simply amazing. I wish you every success with the books.

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The Alex Boyd Thriller Series. Crescent City Carnage BOOK SIX 

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The Author

Mel Harrison is an American author from The Villages in Florida where he presently lives with his wife Irene to whom he has been married to for some considerable time. He spent twenty-eight years working for the U.S. Department of State. Most of his career years were spent working in the Diplomatic Security Service, he was assigned to the embassies in Saigon, Quito, Rome. London(twice). Seoul and Islamabad. While serving at the various embassies he worked as a Regional Security Officer (RSO) a special agent of the U.S. Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) responsible for regional security at that those sites. In acknowledgement of his outstanding achievements in his field of high sensitivity he was awarded the department’s Award of Valour and the worldwide RSO of the year award.

Prior to joining the U.S. Foreign Service, he graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Economics, followed by post graduate work at The American University. The Department of State assigned him to the NATO Defence College in Rome for Political-Military studies. Did Mel enjoy his time the various embassies, most definitely! In fact, when you look at his books, they are all based on his experiences at the time of his watch while working in those countries. The stories and characters have been modified somewhat for diplomatic reasons. On all his overseas assignments his wife Irene accompanied him as she followed her own diplomatic career at the embassies albeit working in a slightly different field of diplomatic expertise.

Life after being a special agent for the U.S. State Dept saw Mel working in corporate security or consulting work for ten years, this work very often entailed trips to Latin America and The Middle East, something he equally enjoyed in addition to his world of security and counter-espionage.

Mel has written six books in the Alex Boyd Thriller series so far, but for the purpose of this podcast interview we’re mainly focusing on his latest Book ‘Crescent City Carnage.’ However, you can click the Amazon Links below of the other five books that make up the series to see what they are about.

The Book

Crescent City Carnage

There are fifty-three heart-pounding chapters to keep you the reader engrossed for days as Mel Harrison takes you on another spine-tingling, topsy-turvy, high -action thriller ride through the streets of New Orleans and elsewhere. 

Alex Boyd and Rachel Smith are on their long-awaited annual leave and have chosen to visit their friend and colleague Simone Ardoin in New Orleans in the U.S. State of Louisiana. What’s Simone got herself into here hmm…! Simone’s callous murder has left her well-connected parents traumatised. They turn to Alex and Rachel to work alongside the NOPD to flush out who’s behind this act of barbarism.

The city of course is synonymous with its Laissez-Faire perspective on life and corruption. However, having agreed to give moral support to Simone’s parents Alex and Rachel set out with NOPD to expose who’s responsible for Simone’s death and the circumstances leading up to her murder. Alex ascertains full support from the U.S. State Department’s Diplomatic Security Office in New Orleans. Pointing the finger and identifying the killer is one thing, tracking and finding them is a whole different ball game, and is proving to be far trickier than expected. Does the killer have inside sources to assist them from being easily apprehended, plus enabling them to outsmart the NOPD at every turn? Maybe!  The more the story develops the more Mel Harrison twists and weaves a spiders-web of hot and cold trails.  What Alex and Rachel discover is that New Orleans’ streets and communities have their own unwritten codes of law and are very reluctant to break them. But crack them, they must if they want to get to the bottom of what’s going on here and catch who’s responsible for Simone’s demise. The clock is ticking. Some holiday this has turned out to be for Alex and Rachel.

Here’s a look at our video chat:

Characters and Acronyms

U.S. State Department

DS: Diplomatic Security Service, US Department of State
RSO: Regional Security Officer, Diplomatic Security
Alex Boyd- Special Agent, Diplomatic Security Service, Regional Security Officer U.S. Embassy London
Rachel Smith- Political Counsellor U.S. Embassy London
Simone Ardoin- Office of Italian Affairs U.S. Department of State Washington D.C.
Susan Witt- Special Agent/ Agent-in-Charge of DS Resident Agency New Orleans
Scott Fellows- DS Special Agent New Orleans
Pete Fong DS Special Agent New Orleans
Isabelle Lewis- DS Special Agent Houston Field Office
Jim Riley – Director, Diplomatic Security Washington D.C.
Tommy Rogers- RSO U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince Haiti
Luis Torres -DS Special Agent New Orleans
Burt Warner- DS Special Agent Houston Field Office

New Orleans

NOPD-New Orleans Police Dept
DEA-Drug Enforcement Administration U.S. Government
Edouard ‘Papa Ed’ Ardoin – Simone’s father and founder of his law firm
Camille Ardoin- Medical doctor, Simone’s mother and wife of Papa Ed
Jules Baptiste- Haitian born gang leader living in New Orleans
Vern Borelon- Regional Director New Orleans Drug Enforcement Agency
Destiny- Girlfriend of Jules Baptiste
Detective ‘Fast Tim’ Kelly – Detective New Orleans Police Department (NOPD)
Janet ‘Mon Glow’ Ross- Local Resident, tattoo artist and partner of Billy Whiteman
Claude Toussaint- Criminal, works for Jules Baptiste
Captain Jim Wells- NOPD friend of Papa Ed Ardoin
Sgt. John Washington- NOPD detective
Bill Westbrook- FBI Special Agent in charge of New Orleans office
Billy Whiteman- Local resident, graphic artist, boyfriend of Moon Glow

NorthShore New Orleans

Billy Landry- Sheriff St Tammany Parish
Vinnie Fiore- Deputy St Tammany Parish

List of Chapters discussed in this podcast

Chapter 3: Playing with Fire
Chapter 6: Condolences
Chapter 11: A Celebration of Life
Chapter 15: Break in the Case
Chapter 22: The Trap
Chapter 31: Witness Protection
Chapter 37: Undercover
Chapter 44: Shocking Developments
Chapter 48: The Snitch 

Other Books in the Series

Death in Pakistan (Book One)

The Ambassador is Missing (Book two)

Moving Target (Book Three)

Terror in Cairo (Book Four)

Spies Among Us (Book Five)

Social Media Sites

Https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-harrison-b859841ba
Https://www.facebook.com/mel.harrison.7771

Awards

Spies Among Us: Indie Reader Discovery Awards – Winner 2024 Mystery/ Suspense/ Thriller Winner!

Publishers

AHA Publishers: www.ahapublishers.com / search ‘Book’s we’ve published: Mel Harrison.’

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 and Amazon Fire Stick streaming devices. Download the Experts and Authors app on your Roku and Amazon Firestick device or visit: www.Expertsandauthors.tvonline and click TALKING BOOKS.

Thanks, Mel, for giving me another wonderful opportunity to talk to you about the latest book in The Alex Boyd Thriller Series. Book Six. I wish you every success with it.

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The Author

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David Rice was born in Australia but spent most of his childhood growing up in and around Tauranga on New Zealand’s North Island. The Bay of Plenty region like most of New Zealand is an area of outstanding natural beauty. He now lives in a small community with his wife and family called Iluka a coastal village at the mouth of the Clarence River in north-eastern New South Wales, Australia. 

David was the fifth child of seven, born to a father of Irish Catholic origin and a mother of English heritage. His childhood was far from idyllic something he puts down to his mother’s narcissistic mannerisms, her own background was far from ideal with her father abandoning her and her six siblings for a younger woman in 1928. Her mother, David’s grandmother faced a daunting life and with not been able to support her children in a variety of areas, she suffered from depression and anxiety issues. As a result of his grandmother’s predicament his mother developed as he sees it a covert narcissistic personality disorder, which left emotional and psychological scars on his father and the rest of the family. 

Curiously, not all his siblings took David’s viewpoint on his mother’s narcissistic traits, some of them saw her as a normal loving person, for David though right from the tender age of four his relationship with his mother was strewn with pain, and anxiety which gave rise to complex mental health issues something that he suffered with right up to 2008 when he finally plucked up the courage to readdress with the support psychological expertise. 

David, to this day firmly believes his mother controlled with absolute positioning his older siblings, and had he not fled the situation his own mental wellbeing would be in a dire situation. David’s long-term relationship with his mother was virtually non-existent apart from a fleeting letter, for years they never spoke. David’s mother died this year at the age of ninety-five and it’s only now that he feels he can express his views through poems and advice for others who find themselves in a similar situation. 

What David wants most for his readership to get from his book is three things: 

Healing
Spirituality
Connection

So, let’s turn our attention to this extraordinary book he has written.

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The Book

This book for me is a tale of two halves telling the true story of how David and his family were faced with a narcissistic mother and the consequences that ensued, both physically and mentally. The first half of the narrative is foretold in poetry, six poems to be precise and the second half is more of a dossier of David and his siblings own growing up experiences of trauma and child abuse at the hands of their mother, the narcissistic traits she displayed, coping mechanisms to deal with ‘Black Sheeping’, anxiety disorders, along with suggestions of how to face narcissistic behaviours on a daily basis. 

The story is foretold around a nautical theme, hence the references to shipping terminology and the wonderful photographs of amazing ships. The members of the family have all been given ship’s names to add a sense of authenticity to the nautical theme that runs through the book. Who’s who can be found under Ships Name. Why the nautical theme? why write the book in this unique way?  Why the subject matter of narcissism, trauma and child abuse? Well! Read the book to find out and form your own opinions as to David’s story. Mine was that the book was a tale of two halves, hence my reason for setting my write up as I did.

The Poems

Sailors on’t Sea of Life
Th’ Bob
Th’Fleet
The Piha Run
Th’Healing
Th’ Gypsy Curse

The Latter suggestion Section
(Food for thought)

Nyree’s Critique
Fleet History
Acknowledgements
Afterword
Definition of a Narcissistic Mother
Definition of ‘Black Sheeping’
Final Words
Anxiety Disorders
Suggested Daily Practices

Social Media Sites and Webpage

Please have look at David’s webpage where you will find out more as to who David Rice is and why he wrote the book, plus you can order the book from there to.

www.sailingawaybydavidrice.com

Publishers

Balboa Press. www.balboapress.com.au bookstore/search David Rice

Podcast Info

This podcast is available to listen to on all major social 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 and Amazon Fire Stick streaming devices. Download the Experts and Authors App on your Roku or Amazon Firestick device or visit: www.Expertsandautjors.tv online and click TALKING BOOKS.

Thank you, David, for giving me the wonderful opportunity to chat to you about your insightful and thought-provoking book. I wish you every success with it.

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The Author

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A K Cooper-Elliot was born in Germany, but now resides in Yorkshire a beautiful and breath-taking county in the UK. Those that live there would arguably say that it’s the best county in the UK, but those that are domiciled there may possibly disagree, but without a doubt the Yorkshire Dales are renowned for their natural surroundings.

A K is married with two grown-up children that have fled the nest. Due to the early onset of Multiple Sclerosis, A K had to retire at a relatively early age from her high-flying executive career in procurement and accountancy due to the demands of the job and her functionality issues that were becoming increasingly difficult to maintain. With the decision reluctantly taken to step away from the world of high finance, A K turned to writing, giving her a new focus in life, a focus that can be fitted around her physical abilities. For a person living with M.S. some days can be more challenging than others, on a bad day not much gets done.

As far as A K can remember she has always loved books, reading a variety of genres. From reading to writing A K’s life has evolved, she writes both adult and children’s books, but for the purpose of this podcast we’re going to focus on one of her adult series; The Templeton-Miller Dynasty Series. So, let’s explore this series.

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The Books

Themis

This is the follow-on book to Aeternum, and as it’s AK’s latest book she wanted this podcast interview to mainly focus on this book but highlighting the fact that this is a series and you do need to read the books in sequence, so we are drawing attention to Aeternum as well.

In a world where power, love and ambition collide, young prodigy W J Pulman’s life takes an extraordinary turn. At just sixteen, WJ is already breaking boundaries, entering the prestigious Lex University’s law program thanks to a generous donation from Theo- James Miller, a media mogul with a vision to create a new breed of lawyers for his empire. As an executive lawyer for Millers-Lions Film Corporation, WJ is thrust into the upper echelons of high society.

In 1938, WJ, Theo-James, and their colleague Howard Levy travel to London to scout film locations, but fate has something far more significant in store. At the glamourous Banquet of Tranquillity, WJ encounters Elizabeth, a captivating woman who sweeps him off his feet. A whirlwind romance ensues, and within weeks, WJ and Elizabeth marry abroad a ship bound for New York, alongside their closest friends and new couples Eleanor Templeton-Jones and Emily Taylor-Bartley.

As WJ rises in the world of law and politics, Elizabeth’d deepest desire for a child seems out of reach. Her visit to a mysterious psychic foretells both Joy and heartbreak on the horizon. When Elizabeth finally gives birth, their happiness is short-lived. A sinister pair Thelma and Paul Friedman enter their lives, intent on tearing the couple apart. Obsessed with WJ and Elizabeth, the Friedman’s siblings will stop at nothing to destroy their marriage.

When tragedy strikes, WJ must turn to the shadowy power of The Society to protect his family and seek vengeance. Will the Pullman dynasty survive the dark forces conspiring against them, or will their legacy be shattered?

Aeternum

Twenty-three chapters of delectable prose awaits you here, this is the first book in the series and here we find Lady Eleanor Templeton-Jones a rising actress and Theo-James Miller a charismatic film director. 

In the depts of teenage boredom, Lady Eleanor Templeton- Jones and her brothers find solace in The Banquet of Tranquillity, a night that changes their lives forever. Eleanor, at seventeen, meets Theo-James Miller, a charismatic film director who becomes the love of her life. Together, they embark on a journey to America, seeking fame and of course fortune.

As Eleanor rises to become a celebrated actress, she becomes entangled in Theo-James’ family’s dark secrets. Struggling to conceive, Eleanor’s world transforms when she acquires Templeton House in Switzerland. The birth of her son, Henry leads her away from the limelight and into the realm of motherhood.

Amidst power struggles and revenge, Theo-James’ hidden double life threatens to unravel their dynasty. The Templeton-Millers rise to prominence, but at what cost? With the allure of glamour, ambition and treachery Aeternum unveils a mesmerizing tale of love and betrayal within the captivating world of the Templeton-Millers.

Awards

Social Media sites & Webpage

Please visit AK’s webpage to find out more about her and all the books she has written: www.akcooperelliot.com
YouTube; www.youtube.com/channel/UCUhyG-E7v7wLd7SsJN6VOX/about
Twitter/X www.x.com/akcooperelliot
Facebook: www.facebook.com/p/AK-Copper-Elliot-100090021086938
Pinterest: www.pinterest.co.uk/akcooperelliot
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ak-cooper-elliot-926387224

Publisher

Michael Terence Publishing. www.mtp.agency  Books AK Cooper-Elliot

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 on Roku and Amazon Fire Stick streaming devices. Download the Experts an Authors App on your Roku or Amazon Firestick device or visit: www.Expertsandauthors.tv online and click TALKING BOOKS.

Thank you, Ak, for allowing me to interview you again, this time about The Templeton-Miller Dynasty Series. I wish you every success with the books and look forward to working with you soon.

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