An American Girl Based on a True Story by S. Naomi MainSharon Sholl is an ordinary girl growing up in America. She meets an ordinary young man, Mark Main, two weeks before her sixteenth birthday, who blows to pieces her little world, she says of him. An American Girl is a relational journey, which, no matter how you look at it, is a love story. Sharon's love story is about her extraordinary life with Mark whom she met in 1968, four weeks before he was to leave for Vietnam.From the moment she was born, she also traveled a relational journey with the God of the universe, the Creator God. She didn't pursue that relationship seriously until in her early forties, she and Mark came to a point in their marriage when it seemed as though they had hit rock bottom.Sharon presents the beautiful, the distressing, and the unattractive of her journey of nearly seventy years. Perhaps as you read about this ordinary American girl, you will identify with some of the challenges but mostly with the joys one encounters in this life on earth, joys that are available to all.Sharon Naomi Main lives with their black cat, Ned Pike, in the home she and Mark moved into in February 1979. As of this writing, she is trying to adopt another cocker spaniel to fill the hole in her heart left by Pansy in December 2021. Sharon is retired. God has placed her exactly where He wants her today. Remembrances of her sweetheart are all over their home. She still drives Mark’s 2012 Dodge Ram pickup, sitting where he sat. Her life is not the same, but it is maderich by all those who loved the Mains and now love Sharon alone, especially their son Mark and his family. Does S. Naomi Main have another book in her future? Perhaps. Only God knows the answer to that at this moment.https://www.amazon.com/ American-Girl-Based-true- story/dp/B0CSQHB4L4/ref=sr_1_ 1?crid=3K3Z653VJH101&keywords= an+american+girl+s.+naomi+ main&qid=1707154002&sprefix=% 2Caps%2C297&sr=8-1www.SharonNMain.com    www.KingPagesPress.comhttp://www. bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/ twia/22924kpp1.mp3 

"4:09 to 9:02" Boston To Oklahoma and New York CitiesBeyond the Bombingsby David HamelA newlywed couple were in the midst of unsuccessful fertility treatments at a nearby center during the time of the Oklahoma City bombing which occurred at 9:02 am on April 19, 1995. The personal heartbreak and simultaneous loss of 15 children at the day care center in the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building and its aftermath set a sorrowful resonating tone of great sadness, acceptance, and getting on with life for the veteran marathon runner and his wife. But the impact of the second aircraft at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 at 9:02:59 am assured that would not be so. That is, until the Boston Marathon bombings on April 15, 2013. The clock at the finish line during the first explosion reminded him of his first marathon time of 4:09 in 1990. That "Hey You" moment coupled with the death of an eight-year-old boy near the finish line and a very close date of the Oklahoma City bombing reignited long dormant reactions and emotions of 1995 and earlier life events. Thus began a passionate journey to reclaim the Boston and Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon finish lines in 2014 and 2016. This is the story of an Air Force Sergeant and his wife, of teddy bears and babies that weren't to be & ... and of letting go.David Hamel is a retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant serving over 30 years on active duty in aircraft maintenance and as Director of the Air Force Enlisted Heritage Research Institute in Montgomery, Alabama. He is a past Alabama State Commander of the Korea Defense Veterans of America and past Eastern District Commander of AMVETS, North Carolina. He has performed 175 Prisoner of War-Missing In Action (POW-MIA) remembrance ceremonies and has served as the state POW-MIA Chairman for the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Departments of Alabama and North Carolina, and is a past National Aide-de-Camp. He is also an All-State and All-American Post Commander. Dave is an Eagle Scout and served in scouting as a Troop Chartered Organization Representative, Eagle Scout advisor, and as State and National Scouter for the VFW.Completing 31 years of marathon racing, and locally known as the “Ray Road Runner,” Dave has finished 131 marathons in all 50 states, and has two Boston Marathon finishes. Nicknamed “Scrappy” in the Fort Bragg, NC ice hockey community, he is a bronze and silver medalist team winner of the annual North Carolina State Games .Dave is a motivational speaker on fitness and self-preservation, and Air Force history and heritage. He has also earned dual Masters Degrees: Human Resources Development, and Computer Resources and Information Management.He resides in Spring Lake, North Carolina with his wife Gloria, of 28 years.https://pageturner.us/bookstore/409-to-902-boston-to-oklahoma-and-new-york-citieshttps://linktr.ee/dghamel     http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/22924pt1.mp3 

NOT ONE MORE: An American Primal Scream by D. McClain KingNOT ONE MORE was written shortly after the COVENANT SCHOOL shooting in Nashville last March. It is described by the author as the primal scream of millions of Americans repulsed by the frequency of mass shootings. The novella explores the heartache of loss, the journey to healing, and the moral struggle to overcome a primal and deadly impulse for retribution. The day that Coach Daniel Kane had to identify the gruesome remains of his eight-year-old granddaughter; he became radicalized. Marnie McKay was murdered by an AR-15 in her third-grade classroom. Her death required retribution, and those responsible for legalizing the sale of weapons of war to the public would now have their own offspring in the crosshairs of an unlikely cell of determined assassins.Dennis King (D. McClain King) is a retired educator and a former high school coach. He taught English in both Pennsylvania and Tennessee during his forty-two-year career in public education. The author spent 32 years in Nashville trying to write the perfect country song. To this day he claims to be Nashville’s most “unsung” songwriter – literally.https://www.amazon.com/NOT-ONE-MORE-American-Primal-ebook/dp/B0CQKGZQDY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=8LF1PYB4T7VB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XIauu1uPG1TGTlO1Q50TjIvdj-fsLnWc3g8u3JbZ1RU.Plxh5lfim7yWLrTS4KQtqve1MXvzNOKp4bcNbLHsXpA&dib_tag=se&keywords=not+one+more+an+american+primal+scream&qid=1708735630&s=books&sprefix=NOT+ONE+MORE%3A+An%2Cstripbooks%2C81&sr=1-1  https://outskirtspress.com/webPage/isbn/9781977268495http://www.KingPagesPress.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/22924kpp3.mp3  

The Mysterious Affair at the Met by M.J. Simms-Maddox A favorite destination—even for New Yorkers—is the venerable Metropolitan Museum of Art. On this particular day, “the Met,” as generally known, experiences an unusually large number of visitors. Visitors have their choice of viewing over two million works of art spanning five millennia of cultures worldwide. But some among them are up to something more sinister. At one point, the Met’s surveillance cameras’ lenses capture “a mysterious-looking couple” amid the many visitors strolling about the many galleries. The pair is dripping wet in their matching taupe Burberry trench coats. Just as the two of them walk past Soleil dans le Ciel de Saint-Paul, a masterpiece of Marc Chagall, a large tourist group— who, oddly enough, all are wearing distinctive red-and-white-striped vinyl raincoats—converges around them. But it is what happens next that baffles the museum’s surveillance crew. After “the mysterious-looking couple” pulls off their prank, they and the large tourist group walk out of that particular camera’s range, becoming submerged elsewhere in the interminable galleries of the gigantic museum. But when a docent notices “something strange” with Chagall’s Soleil dans le Ciel de Saint-Paul, in short order, the museum-goers inside the Chagall gallery hear “High Alert!” and watch in horror as a heavy metal grille drops down from the ceiling to the floor, effectively locking them inside the gallery. And thus began what later came to be called The Mysterious Affair at the Met. The Met hires Priscilla's PR firm to avert an impending scandal regarding the provenance of three masterpieces on display    Indie author M. J. Simms-Maddox, Ph.D., is the creator of ‘The Priscilla Series,’ a unique novel series chronicling the coming of age and adventures of a modern-day, feisty, fiercely independent, Black American young woman. The South Carolina native grew up in the Snowbelt of western New York. Her academic credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy degree in political science from Ohio State University. She has served as a legislative aide in the Ohio Senate, operated a PR firm, and taught political science for many years. Most plots in the novel series are about political issues. The author is self-taught; she did not study creative writing in college. She began writing fiction in the late 1990s behind a recurring dream about a conversation with her father. She thought she was finished after publishing her first novel, Priscilla Engaging in the Game of Politics (2016), but who knew there was more! https://www.amazon.com/Mysterious-Affair-at-Met-ebook/dp/B0CSF8FH93/ref=sr_1_1?crid=9XCUQY135ZAN&keywords=the+mysterious+affair+at+the+met&qid=1706554595&sprefix=the+mysterious+affair+at+the+me%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-1https://www.mjsimmsmaddoxinc.com/www.KingPagesPress.com   http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/22224kpp2.mp3  

Coffee Break Devotional by Brenda Ford BiggsCoffee Break Devotional is designed to encourage people for when things are not going so well in their lives. These inspirational scripture passages are truly a blessing for people in these troubling times.Scripture has a way of speaking to us in ways no other book can. Read this book and perhaps you too will find some words of hope.About the AuthorBrenda Ford Biggs is an 83-year-old widow with no children of her own. Her husband passed away eight years ago after a 16-year illness. They were married for 30 years. Brenda remained by his side until the end.Brenda has endured a lot of sorrow and hardships, so that is why she wrote this book. She teaches a Bible study class every Thursday for anyone who wants to get to know the Bible and the One who inspired it, where the characters come alive in each study. She has read the Bible from cover to cover 26 times and will continue to do so till she draws her last breath. Brenda loves God's Word and she learns something new each time. She also serves her local church in various committees.https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Break-Devotional-Brenda-Biggs-ebook/dp/B0CJJ9NB3S/ref=sr_1_11?crid=2D9BQGAU62RSQ&keywords=Coffee+Break+Devotional&qid=1698282823&s=books&sprefix=coffee+break+devotional%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C268&sr=1-11http://www.KingPagesPress.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/113023kpp2.mp3  

Then I Came Home by Sam GaylordAt some time in our lives, some of us face hardships and heartaches and are forced to face devastating tragedies that completely change who we become. The decisions we make at that time have a profound effect on the rest of our lives. Sam Gaylord will take us from the foothills of Southern Indiana to the steamy jungles of Vietnam—from the rice paddies near the South China Sea to the jungle near the DMZ.However, do not mistake this as just another book about Vietnam. Sam Gaylord grew up in the heartland of America. He believed in the American flag, apple pie, and “God Bless the USA.” As a young man, he believed and trusted in the government, joined the United States Marines, and served in Vietnam. He wanted to fight for his country like his dad and uncles. Soon after arriving in Vietnam, he realized that his country had betrayed him. This is his story.https://pageturner.us/bookstore/then-i-came-homehttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/22224cd1.mp3  

Whispers Of The Waves by A. K. GirisamDid you bunk classes to go to movies, or hang out with friends... or just because you could not push yourself from bed? Did you stay awake at night, desperately reading piled up portions for the next day’s exams, which you neglected for several months? Did you lecture your kids about the value of time, hard work... and felt guilty about it since you did not follow what you preached?Did you goof up on your first day at work, commit embarrassing mistakes, which you would rather brush under the carpet? Did you have exciting, adventurous, life-threatening experiences and wished to share?A.K. Girisam, a chief engineer in merchant navy, narrates his sailing experiences on high seas, some life-threatening incidents, from junior engineer to chief engineer, in a lighter vein. Fun filled college days, frolic with family and friends, and musings on several topics which will take the reader on a roller-coaster ride. He is the great grandson of Mr. Gurajada AppaRao, a literary giant and a social reformer of the 19th century, whose play ‘Kanyasulkam’ eradicated an evil custom of girl children marriages to old men, when illiteracy rate was highest in India.A career in shipping and sailing is not everyone’s cup of tea, you are away from mother earth for months together, and for many, it is a scary thought that beneath the steel hull, there is nothing but hundreds of meters of water. You are on your own, to fight your battles, storms and survive, when you are thousands of miles away from land, no one can come to help or rescue you.The most attractive feature of the book is that reader can select any chapter and read, since all chapters are independent. This book was first published and previously titled Merry Mariner.https://pageturner.us/bookstore/whispers-of-the-waveshttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/22224ba.mp3 

Whisper of Hope, Cry of Despair by Vicky BediThis book is the autobiography of the author. It began, however, as a biography of the author's mother who allowed Vicky to write about American society in the mid-to-late twentieth century; experiences of Slavic, French, and East Indian immigrants at the United States around the turn of the twentieth century; child and spouse abuse perpetrated by women as well as men and the effects of intergenerational abuse; and murder and suicide.Vicky (Victoria) Bedi, was raised in a blue-collar town, Springfield, Vermont.  She gifted in music and took piano lessons starting at age 4, accordion lessons at age 9, organ lessons at age 15 and voice lessons at age 18.  She has been a church organist since age 15.  She majored in music education and later earner a master's degree in music theory.  Vicky also has a master's degree in information science.  She loves wildlife and nature and has four pet cats and a dog.  Currently she lives in the panhandle of Florida.The author hopes to educate people about the American poor in the twentieth century and to broaden people's perspective on American life. Not all Americans had the benefits of understanding mainstream American culture and society as well as knowing the language of the nation and having a supportive family. Perhaps this book could help us all understand present-day immigrants as well.https://www.amazon.com/Whisper-Hope-Despair-Vicky-Bedi/dp/B0CL8SWYK6http://www.PageTurner.us  https://vickybedi.com/#home  http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia.22224vbpt.mp3  

The Duke Legacy by D.W. DukeWashington Duke is very young when he first realizes there is racial discrimination in the South. Living outside of Hillsboro, North Carolina, in the mid-1820s, he is one of ten children in a family that shares the wilderness with bears, rattlesnakes, and mountain lions. Washington learns about the world around him from his scholarly father, nurtures a compassion for others, and eventually grows into a man deeply troubled by the institution of slavery. Unaware of what awaits him, Washington is conscripted into the Confederate Army and reluctantly leaves his three-hundred-acre farm in 1864 to fight in the war. When the Civil War is over, Washington is left widowed, with nothing but his farm, two blind mules, a wagon load of tobacco, and his four children. Determined to rise from the rubble, Washington soon begins building the foundation for the Duke financial empire-although not without challenges. As Washington ages, his sons eventually capture his dream to establish Duke University. Even with the family's successes, though, there is tragedy and heartache; Washington's granddaughter, Doris, dies under suspicious circumstances in 1993 and her estate becomes embroiled in a legal battle. Based on a true story, this compelling and inspirational tale examines the life of a gentle giant and his descendants who together built a multibillion-dollar empire, numerous charitable foundations, and a renowned academic institution, proving that anyone can overcome adversity to achieve greatness.DW Duke (David W. Duke) is an experienced trial attorney, writer and noted lecturer. He has authored five published books including the popular books Palestine and The Duke Legacy. He has also written dozens of articles on various legal topics ranging from real estate law to human rights and is a freelance editor for Oxford University Press.DW received his bachelor of arts from the University of Michigan and his Juris Doctor from Washington University School of Law. He is a member of the California Association of Realtors Strategic Defense Panel and lectures regularly to members of the real estate industry.DW is the President of the Institute for Children’s Aid and a member of the Board of Directors of Stop Child Executions. DW holds a fourth-degree black belt in taekwondo with the World Taekwondo Federation in Seoul, Korea. He is an accomplished musician who plays keyboards and guitar.DW has appeared on numerous radio and television broadcasts including Time Warner News, The Dee Armstrong Show and the Ron Williams Show, among others. He lectures frequently for such entities as the California Association of REALTORS® and Rutter Group/Thomas Reuters law book publishers.https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-duke-legacy-d-w-duke/1119019564http://thedukelegacy.com/http://www.PageTurner.ushttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/21524pt1.mp3  

Tears of an Assassin by DJ PowerJim Coleman has no idea what to do with his life. He joins the Marine Corps in 1962 on a whim. He makes history by making the perfect shot at Parris Island. Jim has become the only marine ever to accomplish this feat. This will unknowingly change his life in the marines forever. He meets a naval officer, Commander Forrest Damon, who is the military liaison with the CIA in Washington. A new life begins as he goes on temporary duty with the CIA.Jim joins the most elite section of the CIA. It is so secretive that it's only known by the most powerful and influential men in the government. What does the CIA have in mind for him? Where will they send him?‌From Southeast Asia to the Caribbean, surrounded by the underworld in the Deep South, Jim fights his demons every day. Only he knows what is constantly in his dreams. Jim tries to come to grips with his beliefs and teachings, but it is so difficult. With every assignment, he goes deeper and deeper into the other life.He is an American author who has lived an incredible life.ABOUT DJ POWERHe was born in a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts in 1943.He has held many titles throughout his life. He was a businessman, entrepreneur, husband, father, grandfather, and the one that started him out in his various successes, the Marine.Dick joined the Marines in 1963 and was on active duty for 8 years. He proudly served his country with two years of duty in the Republic of South Vietnam. From the Marines, Jim joined American Airlines and before he retired, after 25 years, he was Director of Special Services for the Western Division is based in LAX.He is living now in Southern California with his wife of 54 years, 3 sons (middle son deceased), and four grandchildren.https://www.amazon.com/Tears-Assassin-DJ-Power-ebook/dp/B0CQ9WW7VB?ref_=ast_author_mpb  https://pageturner.us/bookstore/tears-of-an-assassin-1  djpowerauthor.us    http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/21524djgpt.mp3