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About Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez

My Niece and Nephew joke that I could open a used book store with all the books that I own. I love to read, that is my addiction. I can't go a week without going to a book store. I love crocheting. I love to write stories and poetry. I also love my family, even though they make me crazy at times. I am a huge Donald Duck Fan.

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Self-Help / Non-Fiction

Date Published: 08-26-2025

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You’ve poured yourself into motherhood. Now it’s time to
pour a little back into you.

If you’ve ever felt like parts of you went quiet in the background
— your voice, your creativity, your dreams — Mom Take Center Stage
is your invitation to rise.

This empowering guide invites you to stop shrinking and start shining.

With raw honesty and hard-won wisdom, Satya V. Nauth helps you reclaim your
power, purpose, and presence — unapologetically.

You’ll learn how to:

Break cycles of self-abandonment and burnout

Release perfectionism and reconnect with your wholeness

Embrace your identity beyond the roles you carry

Live boldly, confidently, and without apology

Step into the spotlight of your own life — fully alive

This isn’t a book about balance.

It’s a book about becoming whole again.

Because the world doesn’t need a perfect mom.

It needs you — rooted, radiant, and real.

 

Introduction

For many years, I poured out my heart and soul in the name of motherhood. In
the process, I lost myself. After having kids, I faced a series of challenges
that seemed insurmountable. Those very challenges became the reasons for
overcoming obstacles and confidently becoming my authentic self . . . the real
me. My life used to revolve entirely around my children. They were the center
of my universe. I was buried under the chaos that was unravelling right before
my eyes. While I loved being a mother, somewhere along the way, I lost sight
of who I was.

My days were consumed by endless tasks: work, school drop-offs and pickups,
doctor visits, maintaining the household, and juggling countless after-school
activities. But I knew motherhood was an investment. It was a bittersweet time
though. While I loved raising my kids, I didn’t love that I was paying a
hefty price through my selflessness. I thought that pursuing my dreams and
goals meant giving up on my children, which felt like a betrayal of
motherhood. Then it hit me: One day my children will grow up, and I’ll
have to face myself again. Who will I be then?
Since children grow up and
become adults, I realized I needed to reclaim my individuality. Buried in all
those years of dedication, I began to see things more clearly: I needed to
muster up the courage to find myself, to become multidimensional, to take
center stage.

We are all called to discover our higher purpose. Going through a myriad of
emotions, it’s easy to play the blame game. Blame the world, blame our
health, blame our past, blame current situations, and blame the decisions that
have led to this moment. With all that said, I have to ask you: Mom,
isn’t it time you took center stage?

This book is taken from the lessons I have learned through trial and error. It
is a daring guide of self-acceptance, personal development, and remarkable
success after having children. I’m here as a woman, like you, who has
gone through some beautifully chaotic and humbling experiences after having
kids. Some difficult growth experiences that have led to establishing my full
identity and, at the same time, becoming a better parent. Not as an appendage
to my children or spouse but as a confident, bold woman who knows and
understands my worth because I have rediscovered myself.

Gals, it’s pretty easy to close this book and move on to the next thing
that calls to us. And with the endless distractions out there, you could head
to Facebook, Instagram or TikTok and go down that rabbit hole. Or you could go
back to washing that mountain of laundry. This is my call to you: When will
you do the things that will allow you to stand on your own feet? When will you
be daringly bold? When is the right time for you? I’ll tell you: That
time is now. It’s today. It is in this moment. This is your chance to
finally become who you were meant to be.

Life is unpredictable, so what I’m asking of you isn’t a cutesy
idea. It is a life skill that we as women and as mothers need to impart not
only to ourselves, but also to our children. Be prepared before the necessity
becomes desperation. Be an example to your kids. Show them that this valiant
woman is also in charge of her life, her autonomy, her decisions. She
isn’t afraid to dream, set goals, and go forth.

This guide is intended not only for the two of us. It is also meant for every
woman who needs to hear that she is enough, that there is hope to learn, to
grow, and to achieve everything her heart calls to irrespective of age,
status, skin color, religion, or any difference that makes you one in a
million. Anything that makes you stand out is your superpower! Let’s
embark on this journey together. I can’t wait to see the woman
you’ll rediscover—the bold, confident, and unstoppable YOU.

 

About the Author
Satya V. Nauth
Satya V. Nauth is a writer, entrepreneur, and personal growth advocate
with a background in marketing, leadership development, and the short-term
rental industry. Known for her grounded wisdom and bold storytelling, she
helps modern moms reclaim their voice, ambition, and joy—without
apology.

She lives in Florida with her family, where life is full, vibrant, and always
a little messy—in the best way.


Mom Take Center Stage
is her debut book—and the beginning of a movement.

 

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The Apache Kid Virtual Book Tour

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ARMY APACHE SCOUT (The Apache Kid Chronicles-Volume 1)

 

Fiction / Indigenous / Historical Fiction / Native American

Date Published: 06-03-2015

Publisher: Hat Creek

 

 

From Army Scout to Outlaw, from Hero to Legend.

He survived the embers of the fires and murders at the Camp Grant Massacre
of the Apache. Young Has-kay-bay-nay-ntayl (“brave and tall and will
come to a mysterious end”), a child known by many names but later
feared and revered as the Apache Kid-grows up in two cultures where survival
means choosing between loyalty and betrayal, his people and their overseers.
Trained by the legendary Al Sieber and other former military officers, the
Kid makes a meteoric rise to prominence as a First Sergeant of scouts, a
warrior whose skill and leadership helps win the U.S. Army’s fight against
renegades and maintain peace between Apache bands at San Carlos
Reservation.

But neither war nor peace are ever simple. When forced to make an
impossible choice between his own People or the Army, he chooses his People.
His choice leads the Army to imprison him at Alcatraz. Released early by the
Army, Arizona Territory tries to imprison him again but he, with seven other
Apache on the way to Yuma Penitentiary, escape and become the object of the
greatest manhunt in Arizona history. The only one to survive the manhunt,
Kid becomes both a ghost and a legend, the most feared border outlaw for the
next ten years before vanishing into Mexico.

Seen through Kid’s eyes, The Apache Kid: Army Apache Scout brings to life
the thrilling and tragic journey of Apache Kid as a young man and the best
of the Army’s Apache scouts.

 

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Redmond nodded down the arroyo. “I’ve already put some bottles out for targets. They’re about fifty paces apart. You can just barely see the glint off the one at three hundred yards. Which one would you like Kid to use for a target, Al?”

Sieber leaned against the corral fence post and stared down the arroyo at the little berms. He scratched the whiskers on his cheeks and made a face as though deep in thought. “I can barely see that last bottle in this light. Why don’t you just shoot the most distant one you think you can hit. That ’73 Winchester you’re carrying would have to shoot like the bullet was following a rainbow to hit anything at three hundred yards. I don’t think that would be a fair test of your shootin’ ability. Go ahead and take a shot.”

I wasn’t sure what Sieber was talking about when he mentioned bullets and rainbows, but I was sure I could hit the most distant bottle. I flipped up the ladder sight and set the notch piece for three hundred yards. Sieber watched me with one raised eyebrow that said I was going to make a fool of myself. Redmond had a little smile. He’d heard enough stories about my shooting from others that he believed he knew what I could do.

I levered a round into my rifle’s chamber, sighted at the distant glint and, at half breath, squeezed off a shot. There was a short delay, and then the bottle at three hundred yards exploded into many shattered pieces. Sieber’s jaw dropped. He looked at me and then back where the bottle was and shook his head. “Kid, that was one great shot. Can you do that for the bottles at one and two hundred yards?”

I nodded, set the ladder notch to two hundred yards, levered a new round and, taking aim, shattered that bottle. I flipped the ladder sight down since the rifle was accurate without it at one hundred yards, levered another round into the firing chamber, and quickly blew that bottle into many sparkling pieces of glass.

Sieber looked at me and grinned. “You don’t miss, do you? What’s your longest shot?”

I grinned back at him. “I no miss. Use Father’s buffalo gun. Shoot deer on edge of clearing in Galiuro Mountains canyon. Father say best shot he ever see with his buffalo gun.” 

Sieber laughed. “I expect that it was. You must have exceptional eyesight. Did you use a telescopic sight on the rifle?”

“Hmmph, I see far. Nothing on rifle. What is telescopic sight?”

Sieber smiled and shook his head. Redmond said, “It’s a big eye like those used in soldier glasses and another little eye attached to the ends of a long brass tube. That combination makes things easier to see and hit at a long range. Your People call this big eye in a tube a ‘Shináá Cho.’”

About the Author

 

W. MICHAEL FARMER

W. MICHAEL FARMER blends over fifteen years of research into 19th-century
Apache history and Southwest living to create richly authentic stories. A
retired PhD physicist, his scientific work included laser-based measurements
of atmospheric aerosols, and he authored a two-volume reference on
atmospheric effects.

His fiction and essays have earned numerous honors, including three Will
Rogers Gold and six Silver Medallions, multiple New Mexico-Arizona Book
Awards, and a Spur Finalist Award. His novels include The Life and Times of
Yellow Boy, Legends of the Desert, and the award-winning Geronimo duology.
His latest novels include Trini! Come! and the Chato Duology, featuring
Desperate Warrior and Proud Outcast.

 

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Sword Brethren Blitz

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Book 1 of the Northern Crusader Chronicles

 

Historical Adventure

 

Date Published: 11-28-2024

Publisher: The Book Guild

 

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1242. Wounded and captured after the Battle on the Ice, English knight
Richard Fitz Simon becomes the unlikely guest of Prince Alexander Nevsky of
Novgorod. Curious about his prisoner, Alexander commands his scholar to record
Richard’s tale.

Richard’s story begins in 1203, when betrayal shatters his path to
knighthood and drives him from England to the merchant city of Lübeck.
There, entangled in an illicit affair and the cutthroat salt trade, he finds
only temporary refuge. Fleeing once again, he joins the Livonian Brothers of
the Sword—a militant order sworn to spread Christendom across the pagan
Baltic.

Amid the cold austerity of Riga’s commandery and the looming threat of
enemy tribes, Richard must battle not just for survival, but for meaning in a
life shaped by violence, doubt, and fractured loyalties. When a pagan army
threatens to overrun their outpost, he faces a final reckoning—one that
will test his faith, his honor, and the limits of his courage.

 

 

About the Author

Jon Byrne

 

Jon Byrne, originally from London, now lives with his German family by a
lake in Bavaria with stunning views of the Alps. As well as writing, he works
as a translator for a local IT company and occasionally as a lumberjack. He
has always been fascinated by history and has studied the Medieval world for
over twenty years, building up a comprehensive library of books. Sword
Brethren (formerly Brothers of the Sword) made it to the shortlist of the
Yeovil Literary Prize 2022 and the longlist of the prestigious Grindstone
International Novel Prize 2022. It is the first book in The Northern Crusader
Chronicles.

 

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Grandma’s Bucket of Mercy Virtual Book Tour

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Children’s Book

Date Published: May 28, 2025

Publisher: ‎MindStir Media

 

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📘 Book Description for Grandma’s Bucket of Mercy by Robin Carole

You are never too old or too young to learn life’s lessons.

From multiple award-winning author Robin Carole comes a heartwarming true story that celebrates the power of love, forgiveness, and generational wisdom. Grandma’s Bucket of Mercy is a touching tale of one young girl’s summer with her grandmother in 1960s California—and the quiet but profound lesson that would change two lives forever.

Ten-year-old Carole is sent on a mysterious errand involving her grandmother’s elderly neighbor, not knowing her grandmother is teaching her about the gift of mercy. Years later, Carole finally understands the full impact of that experience when a stranger shares how her small, anonymous acts of kindness transformed a life.

Beautifully written and deeply personal, this story is a tribute to the grit and grace of the women who survived the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression and to the enduring strength of intergenerational bonds. Grandma’s Bucket of Mercy is perfect for readers aged 9–12—and for the childlike spirit in every adult who believes in the quiet power of compassion.

✅ True story based on real-life events

 

✅ Uplifting themes of family, kindness, and legacy

 

✅ Ideal for ages 9–12 and meaningful for all ages

 

🪣 Sometimes the smallest gesture can change everything.

 

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About the Author

Robin Carole is a multiple award-winning author and lifelong storyteller dedicated to preserving the legacy of the strong women in her family. A native Californian who grew up in the scenic wine country, Robin spent over 40 years in Deaf Education as a Certified Sign Language Interpreter, working with students from kindergarten through adult education.

Now retired and living in Spokane, Washington, Robin draws from real-life experiences and the stories passed down from her grandmother, mother, and aunts to write books that speak to the hearts of readers young and old. Her passion for storytelling began as a child, sitting at the feet of her family matriarchs, listening to tales of resilience, faith, and enduring love.

Her latest book, Grandma’s Bucket of Mercy, is a heartfelt tribute to the power of quiet acts of compassion—and a reminder that even children can change the world through kindness. Through her writing, Robin invites readers to revisit a time when life was simple, values were taught through action, and lessons of mercy could last a lifetime.

 

“My education, my work, my goals, and accomplishments are here for only a moment, but my family is a lifetime.” —Robin Carole

 

Fun Facts About Robin: 

  • Her favorite meal is a classic Southern tomato sandwich
  • She loves gardening, even if it mostly means pulling weeds
  • Oldies music, storytelling, and pets bring her the most joy
  • She still believes in the power of sitting together and sharing stories

📚 Explore Robin’s books and discover stories that stay with you—because the lessons we learn from our grandmothers are often the ones we never forget.

 

 

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Wednesday, After Virtual Book Tour

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Baker Mischief Book 4

 

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Date Published: 06-10-2025

 

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What would happen if a man of integrity, calm judgment, and firm
conservative principles were elected our President? Would he do better than
what we have? Or might he discover that behind America’s expressed
principles something still lingers from the Fall? That behind our longing
for justice, for community, for fairness, for freedom, for beauty,
proportion, for the things that nurture all that is good, Something is still
out there?

Let’s see.

 

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Inauguration Day +2

Kyiv, noon

 

    Wednesday noon, two days later, cameras on the plaza just off the Dniepr River and facing a large city park focused on the Palace.  Filling the park were ranks of Russian infantry, and filling the streets for a mile were armored personnel carriers and tanks. In the square before the palace, “Constitution Square,” a ground crew waited for President Putin’s arrival by helicopter. The city was curiously quiet. The Russian troops and mechanized units seemed unusually alert at the emptiness. At dawn, special units had arrived across the river, crossed the Metro Bridge, occupied the rooftops around the palace, and maintained overwatch. Drones of various sizes circled overhead, remotely controlled from scores of miles away.

    As President Putin’s helicopter landed, television screens across the Russian Federation showed him disembarking, and in split-screen, the doors of the palace opening. The Ukrainian president and his wife, he in a business suit and heavy topcoat, she in a dress and heavy jacket and fur-lined cowl, stood outside the doors, hand in hand. They stepped forward, hand in hand, down the long walkway to meet the Russian president at the open gate, a hundred feet away.

    As they reached the gate, the conqueror awaited on the other side.

    At that moment, for all the watchers around the world, the broadcast ended.

    Forty miles away, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a general few in the West knew much about, had breathed a prayer of thanks for his president and had lifted his hand from the detonator button on a truck-mounted communications unit. His aides, waiting outside the truck, were weeping. He stepped to the door and looked over his men. “President ‘Steadfast’ has left us. Remember him and his wife. They died for us.”

    In a nearby windowless building surrounded by armed Marines and, further out, by Ukrainian soldiers, the American ambassador and his senior intelligence staff were still wondering what was going on. President Nepokhytnyy had ordered them out of Kyiv by noon the day before, under escort of Ukrainian forces. They’d not had an easy time getting even this far, because every road and every train was jammed with city dwellers heading west. It was as though Kyiv was emptying itself out.

    Just seconds after noon, the building rattled and dust came off picture frames and out of wall-hung tapestries. A Marine captain flung open the door and shouted to the ambassador, “Sir, you’ve got to see this! Quickly, Mr. Ambassador!” Outside, a deep, sharp noise pulsed once.

    The ambassador rushed up a half-dozen steps to the entrance and out past the solid door. The captain pointed east.  “Sir, that’s a mushroom cloud from a nuclear weapon. We saw the flash. That’s Kyiv, sir.”

    “God almighty,” the ambassador breathed. “Get me some comms. I need to talk to President Martin.”

 

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Richard Sherry

Dr. Richard Sherry is the author of the Baker Mischief series, including A
Month of Sundays (2022) ; Mondays, Mondays (2023) ; and First Tuesday 2024.
The political thriller series introduces retired political science professor
Dr. Ed Baker, determined to open up American politics to daylight. He is
almost always up against both the law and forces attempting to conceal their
influence on American life. In A Month of Sundays, Baker uncovers who owns
senators up for election in 2020 and releases their emails to the voters in
their states. In Mondays, Mondays, he reveals a “voting bloc” in
the Supreme Court and who is influencing them. In First Tuesday, Baker and
his former students look at the influential forces behind the 2024
presidential election, with surprising results.

Richard released a memoir in 2020, The Long Run: Meditations on Marriage,
Dementia, Caregiving, and Loss (2020), about his first wife’s illness and
death.

Richard is a retired college professor and administrator. He resides in
Minnesota and winters in Arizona with his wife Marjorie Mathison Hance,
author of the North lakes Murder Mystery Series.

 

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