Inspired by works of biography and history, Our Story is a collection of 27 riveting tales from Western historical memory - primarily the U.S. presidency - that draw on the stories of individuals to illustrate important facets of our humanity. Through the lens of great historical figures and events, author Matt Lively shows the best, worst, and most exciting sides of presidents and other historical figures in personal and didactic short stories. This isn’t a scholarly work. It’s a fun, … [Read more...] about Our Story: Presidents, Historical Telltales, and Lessons for Life by Matt Lively
Our Story: Presidents, Historical Telltales, and Lessons for Life by Matt Lively
Inspired by works of biography and history, Our Story is a collection of 27 riveting tales from Western historical memory - primarily the U.S. presidency - that draw on the stories of individuals to illustrate important facets of our humanity. Through the lens of great historical figures and events, author Matt Lively shows the best, worst, and most exciting sides of presidents and other historical figures in personal and didactic short stories. This isn’t a scholarly work. It’s a fun, … [Read more...] about Our Story: Presidents, Historical Telltales, and Lessons for Life by Matt Lively
The Exile of the Glen by Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple
Banished from his home. Sent to a forsaken island on the edge of the world. A criminal highlander in a strange land. What will become of Alistair when he is exiled to his distant kin? After Alistair falls ill, he is nursed back from the brink of death by an angel named Lioslaith. She and her daughter live on the edge of civilization, and they shelter Alistair in this new land. He befriends her sisters, adores her daughter, and falls in love with the fairy-like woman who sacrificed much to … [Read more...] about The Exile of the Glen by Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple
Can You Dig It? Archaeology Lost & Found in the Sands of Time by Amanda Baker
How do we know so much about the past? Archaeologists dig it! Join Amanda the Archaeologist as she travels around the world, learning about different people and cultures. From ancient Egypt to Medieval Europe, Emperor Qin's Terra-Cotta Army to Cycladic Figurines, or Cahokia to Pompeii, explore the people, places, and things that shaped our world today! In Can YOU Dig It? Archaeology Lost and Found in the Sands of Time, you will learn all about how archaeologists discover the truth about our … [Read more...] about Can You Dig It? Archaeology Lost & Found in the Sands of Time by Amanda Baker
Consumed By War by Rick Pipito
Since the dawn of time there has been conflict driven by something sinister behind the scenes. When two men cursed with immortality discover secrets hidden in the Dead Sea Scrolls, one of them uses the knowledge in an attempt to bring humanity to judgement. In a race that spans time, these two eternals travel to various locations around the globe to seek out ancient artifacts of legend. They meet and inspire key historical figures, while leaving their marks on history and igniting wars. No … [Read more...] about Consumed By War by Rick Pipito
Interview with Author – Melina Druga
About Melina Druga: I’m an author, freelance journalist, and history enthusiast. I have writing professionally for nearly 20 years, having begun my career at the turn-of-the-century as a newspaper reporter and copy editor, but I began writing fiction when I was a child. I blog on my website about history, the writing process, author interviews, and historical fiction book excerpts and reviews. I am particularly interested in the period 1890-1920 and how WW1 changed the lives of ordinary … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Melina Druga
Interview with Author – L. Salt
About L. Salt: My pen name is L. Salt and I am an emerging, multi-genre writer from the UK. I studied History of World Culture and did Master’s Degree in Art Expertise at the St. Petersburg University of Culture and Arts. I was born in Belarus and have lived for many years in Ukraine and Russia, then finally settled down in the North of England, where I currently live with my husband. My interest in writing dates back to my teenage years. Apart from creative writing, I have a passion for … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – L. Salt
Blitzball – A Clone of Hitler Rebels Against Nazis in Coming of Age by Barton Ludwig
In a book that speaks out against racism, a clone of Hitler battles his genes at Reichfield High where soccer is literally war and the battle is fought between Neo-Nazis and Mexicans. "The tone hits a range of notes between Suzanne Collins' 2010 book, Mockingjay, and Mel Brooks' 1967 film, The Producers." - Kirkus Reviews Targeted Age Group:: 15-30 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? Was inspired to write this book by the political situation in the world with fascism on the rise. It … [Read more...] about Blitzball – A Clone of Hitler Rebels Against Nazis in Coming of Age by Barton Ludwig
The Midas Plot: Plus Ultra by Frankie Albritton
Midas and his Eternal Ones are employing dark powers to manipulate gold markets and change human history during the tumultuous period encompassing the First World War. Cowboy, Army aviation pioneer, and banker Matt List must fulfill a prophecy and accept the leadership of the Eternal Ones or risk losing Helena, Midas’ beautiful daughter. Will Matt sacrifice love and end the journey of the Eternal Ones where it all began—on earth? Targeted Age Group:: Adult What Inspired You to Write Your … [Read more...] about The Midas Plot: Plus Ultra by Frankie Albritton
Tornados, Rattlesnakes & Oil — A Wildcatter’s Memories of Hunting for Black Gold by Thomas E. Cochrane, Geologist
“Black Gold”…OIL…the magic bullet of liquid petroleum not only propels all manner of people-movers globally, it’s also a component of more than 6,000 products—everything from motorcycle helmets, to vitamin capsules, to ink. But who DISCOVERS these critical—and elusive—fossil fuels of oil & gas? Meet a wildcatter whose back-in-the-day journey from the hills of New York, to the ice fields of Alaska, to the plains of the Midwest brings the reader along on this complex quest to SEE underground. … [Read more...] about Tornados, Rattlesnakes & Oil — A Wildcatter’s Memories of Hunting for Black Gold by Thomas E. Cochrane, Geologist
