An exciting story, a thriller of violence, love, suspense and tenderness about a christian shepherd who unwittingly experienced the worst nightmare that someone could have lived through. Coming back home and finding out that his wife was murdered and his daughter had been raped by the same criminal. The psychological aftermath of the events caused him grief that he could not contain it and attempted suicide that just ended with him drowning in alcoholism.
This story takes place in the beautiful town of Long Branch New Jersey and its surroundings.
About the author
Rodrigo Sibaja was born in Costa Rica in 1943 where he grew up and did some studies. When young Rodrigo wrote a few poems and short stories, but never published them, so they got lost in time. He got married when he was 21 years old. At 23 he, his wife and their first kid moved to the USA where he worked as a welder for 35 years. He lived in Long Branch, N.J. for 10 years, where he had two more children, then moved to Los Angeles, California. They went back to Costa Rica for three years where his fourth kid was born and came back to the USA after. Now he, his wife and his married children are living in Georgia. His four kids are all professionals in different fields. At this time Rodrigo Sibaja is retired and writing.
My dream of freedom and better opportunity for my family came true. America is still the land of opportunity and freedom. I remember when the Philippines was still a commonwealth of the United States, and I was in grade school, we sang āthe Star Spangled Bannerā and āMy Country āTis of Thee.ā
We did not come here on the Mayflower, but America has become our adopted country. Let freedom ring!
āMy country, ātis of thee.
Sweet land of liberty,
Of thee I sing;
Land where my fathers died,
Land of the pilgrimsā pride,
From evāry mountainside
Let freedom ring!ā
Virgilio I. Gonzales was born in 1932 in the Philippines and grew up during the Japanese occupation in World War II. He has written and published how his family survived the war in his autobiography Waiting for General MacArthur. He studied and graduated with a chemistry degree from the University of the Philippines. He married a fellow chemist, Maria Corazon Jimenea, and they have three children ā Arsenio, Leilani and Leo. In 1978 he emigrated to the United Sates and was employed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., who relocated his family from Manila to Danbury, Connecticut. Let Freedom Ring, his second book, is an affirmation of America as the land of the free and the home of the brave.
None of us are ever prepared to hear the dreaded words “You have cancer”. When this happens, we are immediately bombarded with emotion. We begin to ask questions and search for answers.
Because of all the emotional stress, fear and anxiety that accompany cancer or any other life threatening disease, we are unable to see clearly. Our focus is clouded by the pain and sorrow we and our loved ones are experiencing. In From My Heart to Yours, author Sharon DePriest shares the overwhelming emotion and pain she and her husband encountered after he was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2010. She felt the heavy responsibility of caregiving and began a search for wisdom to face the coming days. In her search, she was directed to the word of God, and in doing so, she encountered Jesus. In that encounter, she began to find the answers to the questions that troubled her. From My Heart to Yours not only deals with the stress of cancer that is placed on a family, it deals with other “hard places” we find ourselves in. You may be in a place of fear, loneliness or rejection and feel that you are unloved. The Word of God has the answers you are looking for. There is hope and encouragement no matter what circumstance comes our way. Sharon wrote this book so that you might experience the same help and comfort she received.
Sharon DePriest is a native Alabamian. Presently she resides in Malvern, Alabama, a small town in South Alabama. She stays busy serving her church family as a Sunday School teacher, choir member and bible study leader.
Her poetry is inspired by the Holy Spirit, many times with an instructional focus. She received and discovered this gift to write poetry in her latter years of teaching. In her newly revised book People of God ā One and All: Saints and Sinners, different aspects of being a saint and a sinner are explored. Questions are asked, thoughts are provoked, and concepts are delved into in comprehending the reality of being both a saint and a sinner. In People of God-One and All: Come and Beā¦, Part 1 she explores the concepts of grace, relationships, and sacred struggles. In Part 2 she explores this through the wonder of God, the production of fruits evolving through faith, and how to be bold in faith. Both books explore and ponder upon the ideas of faith, relationships with God and each other, and what is expected in carrying out oneās faith. In all the books, scripture passages for further study and references are provided with most of the poems to further question and reflect on oneās faith and how to mature oneself in the faith realm and share it with others.
In retirement, she quilts with many being sewn for philanthropy projects locally and around the world. Additionally, she reads, does genealogy, and actively participates in church activities.
About the author:
EDITH CLOSE-VAZIRI was an elementary school teacher for 41 years in her native state of California and achieved National Board Certification in the area of Middle Childhood. Although she grew up in the rural community of Sutter in Northern Calif., she taught her whole teaching career in Los Angeles with
forty years at one small elementary where she taught first through fifth grade over the decades. In her final years as a public-school teacher, she also mentored new teachers and helped the school district in the credential process for beginning teachers.
Graduating from California Lutheran University, she received a B.A. in history; she completed her elementary credential and received her M.A. in elementary education at California State University-Los Angeles.
This book of poetry is a dynamic read. Not only will it inspire you to strive to live a better life but also your senses will become engaged knowing just what the chosen people of the bible suffered. Your life will be blessed and empowered upon reading this short book.
About the author:
Casey L. Connor Sr., grew up in the small town of Davidson North Carolina in the suburbs. After graduating high school he enlisted in the military. After its completion he returned to his home town to raise a family. He has always been inspired by the biblical writings of the old and new testaments. He gives all the glory to God, his parents and his children.
On Piggyās liĀ¬ttle sister birthday, their parents have forgotten to prepare a cake for the party, what can Piggy do as the older sister? You will travel to a journey with Piggy on helping on Birthday party preparation and the adventures she encounters. This is a book about friendship, respectfulness, and helping. Readers will accompany Piggy in her discoveries and learnings while she is trying to organize the party for her liĀ¬ttle sister.
On Piggyās liĀttle sister birthday, their parents have forgotten to prepare a cake for the party, what can Piggy do as the older sister? You will travel to a journey with Piggy on helping on Birthday party preparation and the adventures she encounters. This is a book about friendship, respectfulness, and helping. Readers will accompany Piggy in her discoveries and learnings while she is trying to organize the party for her liĀttle sister.
Author Bio
Parmis Sadeghian was born in November 2009. She is a powerful storyteller with specialty in moral stories. She loves reading books because she believes reading each book can open doors to new world and experiences. She started writing when she was 5 years old and among several books that she has written, this book, āPiggy Troubleā was awarded the 2nd place prize in PBS WSKG writing contest (2015). This encouraged her parents to make the world familiar with her works and thought. She says: āImagine yourself as the piggy while you are reading the story and think about what you could do in this situation.ā
Parmis Sadeghian was born in November 2009. She is a powerful storyteller with specialty in moral stories. She loves reading books because she believes reading each book can open doors to new world and experiences. She started writing when she was 5 years old and among several books that she has written, this book, āPiggy Troubleā was awarded the 2nd place prize in PBS WSKG writing contest (2015). This encouraged her parents to make the world familiar with her works and thought. She says: āImagine yourself as the piggy while you are reading the story and think about what you could do in this situation.ā
I am a musician or recording engineer, playing in a few different styles – Progressive Rock, Contemporary Gospel, Classical guitar. I have been playing in churches and coffee houses for a number of years. I ran a small project recording studio from home recording independent musicians of different styles like folk gospel and some rap. My musical journey has been a very fun and creative one. Thanks for reading this book I hope the information is helpful to you.
Thanks,
Donald Reed
One hundred years have passed since the dreaded bacteria attacked humanity, causing women to become sterile and shortening menās lives. Marauding bands kidnapped children, now the most precious commodity on Earth. Only those living in the coldest lands have survived. A strange silver liquid covered the skins of a few chosen ones, giving them extraordinary powers. These Silversuiters became the sworn protectors of the world leaders. Hero teachers saved thousands of children and evolved into the most respected leaders on the planet. As generations passed, they became more powerful and finally absolute dictators. Lāora Rāoak and her companion, rogue Silversuiter Fourth, become the heads of the resistance to overpower the Supreme Teacher and the Tenured Council.
About the author:
Beverley Blount lives in El Paso, Texas and Mexico City where she has completed 30 years of training teachers in her Montessori schools. She is now consulting in schools in Mexico and the United States.
Under her pen name, B. Palma, she has written seven bilingual books in the Palo Alto series for young adults. Palmaās books weave her husbandās tales of growing up on his familyās haciendas with her own adventurous teens in the Mexican countryside. Their lifetime love of horses is reflected in these Palo Alto adventure books.
Silversuit III is her first Science Fiction adventure book and Silversuit I and II will soon follow, tying the 100 years back to the last Palo Alto book; Loveās End ā And Then. Blountās most recent book; The Blount Guide to Phonic Reading, is the result of her lifeās work in sharing with children and adults her passion for reading.
In a cold heart world Paris had to make some decisions. Until one day her life started to flash in front of her eyes and didnāt have no one to turn to. Her so-called friends Tonya and April betrayed her and the oneās she loved turned their backs. Itās them or me as the thoughts raced through her mind as she stumble to find the gun but it was too late. As a shadow stood there with their hand on the trigger. Paris is now stuck in the middle of life or death. What will she do now knowing sheās all alone and realizing its only one way out…
About the author
Jennifer was born and raised in Fruitland, Maryland. Where she continues to work as an Market Sales person. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, drawing, but her passion is writing. Completing her first novel, PAIN TEARS AND PAYBACK; she didnāt stop there.
Did you ever wonder what was actually going on in the mind of little one who is growing inside? What you hear will be revealing and informative from the perspective of the one on the inside. You will find out that everything that happens on the outside effects the one growing on the inside. There really is a lot of life going on in this little oneās temporary living space. You will have the opportunity to be a part of this unfolding journey. And you will come to understand just how exciting life is at the beginning from an insidersā point of view. Come with me and listen in on the conversation of a little one in the womb from the beginning.
Author Bio
Helen Anderson Baffuto is an author who has an inspirational gift for storytelling. Her first book is titled, SHE IS A PEARL OF GREAT PRICE. This is her second published book. She is currently working on her next book. She resides in New York with her husband.
