A raw account of a young American abroad grasping for meaning, this pulsating story of violent protests, illegal border crossings and loss of innocence raises questions about the futility of borders and the irresistible power of nationalism. Illegal tells the true story of love and deception, revolutions and deportations as it chronicles the trials of John Dennehy. Naïve New Yorker, Dennehy refuses to be part of the feverish nationalism of post 9/11 America. His search for hope takes him to … [Read more...]
A Character in Reality by Nicholas Bridgman
One of the narrator’s fictional characters, Detective Gladstone, has gained consciousness and stepped out of a novel into reality. He gradually adjusts to the real world with the narrator’s help, picking up insights along the way about what it means to be human. But an anti-illegal immigrant group does not want him in reality, and he must face down its leader to self-actualize as a real person. Targeted Age Group:: all ages What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I was inspired by the … [Read more...]
Forgotten Objects by Carlos Rubio
Forgotten Objects traces the life of Anna d’Amio, daughter of opera singers Louis and Francesca d’Amio, from Mussolini’s Italy to the city of Pittsburgh during the mid sixties. The novel proper is made up of three parts: Italy, Cuba and United States. Married at seventeen and widowed at twenty, Anna leaves war-torn Italy to find her fortune in Cuba, she eventually meets Ramón Contreras, a wealthy tobacco grower who later becomes her second husband. The idyllic world that the couple had so … [Read more...]
Study Guide for the US Citizenship Test in English and Spanish: Updated 2015 by Mike Swedenberg
What inspired you to write your book? There is a great need to help those wishing to become US Citizens whose first language is not English. There are many study guides available but they are in English only. With my study guides, the applicant can study the sample questions and answers in English and their native language for clarification. In addition, I do what no other study guide does, I supply the names of the representatives for Congress, Senate and Governors. All other guides tell the … [Read more...]
The Representative by Matt Minor
A terrorist attack on the Texas border, attributed to Mexican drug cartels, coincides with the federal government’s passage of a sweeping amnesty bill. This becomes fodder for the Texas Legislator, which pressures a weak governor to create a Select Joint Committee on Immigration Reform. A handsome, charismatic former rocker and poet, John David (JD) Dothan unexpectedly wins his district when the long term Republican candidate goes down in disgrace. The night of the election the … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Matt Minor
About Matt Minor: Matt Minor presently serves as a Chief of Staff in the Texas House of Representatives. He has worked as a political campaign manager and is a well-regarded public speaker. Matt has authored official state publications, oversees syndicated editorials, is a speechwriter and district radio legislative commentator. Prior to his life in state politics Matt was a professional musician and entertainer; his numerous recordings receiving wide critical praise. Matt practices numerous … [Read more...]
Silk Legacy by Richard Brawer
This book is bargain priced from 11/06/2013 until 11/12/2013 In early twentieth century Paterson, New Jersey, dashing twenty-nine year old Abraham Bressler charms naïve nineteen year old Sarah Singer into marriage by making her believe he feels the same way she does about the new calling of a modern woman. He then turns around and gives her little more respect than he would a servant, demanding she stay home to care for “his” house and “his” children. Feeling betrayed Sarah defies him … [Read more...]
