Laura Kiesel plumbs the depths of familial dysfunction, and the wretched inheritance of addiction, thoroughly and with impressive nuance in Swallowing the Stem of Adam’s Apple, combining integrity and personal grit that’s interwoven throughout her lyrical style. She writes beautifully about her fractured relationship with her mother, and the ripple effect it has had throughout the rest of her life. Her work is an unflinching examination of the erotic implications of romantic relationships and … [Read more...] about Swallowing the Stem of Adam’s Apple by Laura Kiesel
FEATURED BOOK: Vex and Valor by Debra Jo Myers
She felt like her little heart was beating out of her chest. Peeking through a crack in the door, 10-year-old Vanessa witnesses a horrific scene. Following the altercation, a neighbor finds their mother bleeding and unconscious. And her children are missing. What happened to Ella and her kids? “Vex and Valor” (meaning tormented and fearless) is the saga of two families from completely different sides of the track, literally. Tim and Vee Crawford have a picture-perfect life. They are parents to … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Vex and Valor by Debra Jo Myers
One Hit Away: A Memoir of Recovery by Jordan P. Barnes
At the age of 24, Jordan Barnes woke up next to a lifeless body, rifled through his dead friends’ pockets for any remaining heroin and went right back to using. Strung out and homeless during the supposed best years of his life, there was no clear way out of the Opioid Crisis ravaging the streets of Portland, Oregon. But though Jordan had long accepted his fate, his parents still held out hope, and would do everything in their power to get him the help he so desperately needed. After a … [Read more...] about One Hit Away: A Memoir of Recovery by Jordan P. Barnes
Ladies of the Canyon by Douglas Wood
Devon O’Keefe, star of a popular streaming TV series Beverly Hills Banshee, is losing her grip on life and her sudden fame. When substance abuse and erratic behavior cause production of her show to come to a halt-- and after burning through all of her money on drugs and legal fees-- the young Midwestern transplant finds herself alone and homeless in L.A. Enter Nikki Barnes, notorious aging child star and Hollywood survivor with her own tabloid exploits, who waylays Devon after a twelve-step … [Read more...] about Ladies of the Canyon by Douglas Wood
Interview with Author – Douglas Wood
About Douglas Wood: Douglas Wood writes, creates and produces children’s television for Disney, Warner Bros., Universal, NBC, Amazon, BBC, Netflix and Apple. The PBS series, Molly of Denali, for which Wood was Story Editor received a Peabody award. Wood has also been a film executive for Steven Spielberg at Amblin Entertainment as well as several major Hollywood studios. He began his career in entertainment as an actor in Chicago where he appeared at Steppenwolf and the Goodman Theatre. He was … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Douglas Wood
Interview with Author – International Best Selling Author, Darren Prince
About International Best Selling Author, Darren Prince: Darren Prince is an international best-selling author of his powerful memoir titled “Aiming High: How a Prominent Sports and Celebrity Agent Hit Bottom at the Top.” He is a prominent sport and celebrity agent, now a global advocate for addiction and recovery. A memorable forward written by Ervin’ Magic’ Johnson, the book is available on My Book Order, Amazon Audible, Barnes & Noble, and many fine online book stores. Through his … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – International Best Selling Author, Darren Prince
Simply Amazing Women by K. C. Armstrong
Simply Amazing Women by K. C. Armstrong Life After Heartbreak: 13 inspiring examples to encourage and inspire you. Simply Amazing Women continues celebrity radio host K. C. Armstrong's theme of human resiliency. Each of his 13 interviews showcases a woman who courageously faced severe challenges and ultimately used the experience for the benefit of others. It's not just about being a survivor; it's about surviving to ease the path of people facing their own life challenges: addiction, … [Read more...] about Simply Amazing Women by K. C. Armstrong
Interview with Author – Ralf Friedrichs
About Ralf Friedrichs: My name is Ralf Friedrichs I am a career Board Certified Optician I am the Host of my show called “Take Your Life Back Today Show” which also broadcasts on my channel on Youtube I have acted in a few films I am presently writing a book called “Bottoms up, Surrendering to God, not to Booze. I have been on TV as a guest on a few occasions But with all that is on my resume, I am also an Alcoholic, an Alcoholic who has reclaimed his life back from this … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Ralf Friedrichs
Addiction to Recovery / Unlocking your Potential by David E. McCauley
Addiction to Recovery / Unlocking your Potential, is and accumulation of existential realization, many resources, years of recovery, education, insights, and years working in the field of addiction, with all adepts in the goal of personal transformation from addiction to recovery. This is an integrative approach to living and wellness of recovery. I offer my carefully considered overviews and assessments on the best-known treatments (theories) connected to recovery. I have provided a new outlook … [Read more...] about Addiction to Recovery / Unlocking your Potential by David E. McCauley
The Third Step by William Lobb
Dark, gritty, and riddled with back alley characters, The Third Step is one man’s journey into the black recesses of his own soul… Meet Frankie, a young, disaffected amateur boxer, really more of a punching bag, a drunk and a drug addict. He is a loser at love, except for his relationship with his grandma, who, rumor has it, is a white witch. She, along with a handful of others, serve as his moral compass. Frankie fights a lifelong struggle to find an understanding of the creator of the … [Read more...] about The Third Step by William Lobb
Interview with Author – William Lobb
About Willaim Lobb: It was 1957, March actually. Guys who’d kicked Hitler’s and Hirohito’s asses were back home and settling in, buying big block Chevy’s and houses and TVs. I came to this world in the middle of all this. It was amazing. Captain Kangaroo and Leave it to Beaver. There was a sense that we were on the side of God and right. Then it all changed, quickly. Vietnam, hippies. Nixon. The Russians. We no longer so scary, our government was, and everything started to change. My belief … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – William Lobb
Interview with Author – Amy D. Brooks
About Amy D. Brooks: Amy D. Brooks is a memoirist and fiction writer. She has been a published author since age nineteen and has sold over a hundred thousand copies in twelve different languages. She is currently sober, stable, and living in San Diego, California.</p> Brooks has been influenced by contemporary poets and authors and also writes poetry. She is inspired by Christian literature, specifically that which emphasizes the role of women in the faith and church. She is an avid … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Amy D. Brooks
