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Mystery

 

Date Published: 11-15-2025

 

Odyssey Pruit paints pictures of the ghosts and spirits she saw in the halls
of an old hotel where she worked ten years before. GUY HOGAN doesn’t
believe in ghosts. Hogan is hired to guard Odyssey’s pictures for her
first art show in the same old hotel. When an early blizzard closes the roads,
knocks out the power and telephone, Hogan is trapped in the hotel with
Odyssey’s quirky fans. When imps and ghouls make their presence known,
Hogan questions his doubts, and the answer could be murder.

 

About the Author

Kevin Wolf
Kevin Wolf is an award-winning Mystery and
Western author. His books include Trailridge (2024), The Homeplace, winner of
the 2015 Tony Hillerman Prize and the 2016 Strand Critics Award finalist for
Best Debut Mystery. His short story Belthanger received the 2021 Spur Award
for Best Short Fiction and his novel, The Bootheel was a 2024 Peacemaker Award
finalist.
The legends and landscape of the West are evident in everything
he writes. His newest novel, Trailridge, is set against the grandeur of
Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park and the 1982 Lawn Lake Flood.
Those who visit Rocky often or have chosen the national park for their
once-in-a-lifetime destination will recognize the mountains, valleys, rivers,
and the twists and turns of Trailridge as this story races to its climax.In
The Homeplace, a schoolboy hero returns after sixteen years to solve a murder
in a windswept, dying town on the eastern plains of Colorado. In his short
story Belthanger, readers are given a glimpse of a 1950s small town, soon to
be bypassed by the new Interstate Highway System, and the drama that unfolds
on the town’s darkened streets one night. The BootHeel is a
coming-of-age tale of a teenage orphan and an aging gunman as they follow a
treasure map into Mexico as the nineteenth century draws to its end.
Kevin
Wolf is a member of Western Writers of America, Mystery Writers of America,
and serves as Vice President of Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers. He facilitates
a weekly critique group for other writers. The great-grandson of Colorado
homesteaders, he enjoys fly fishing, old Winchesters, and almost every
1950’s Western movie. He lives in Estes Park, CO with his loving and
patient wife.
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Career B. L. I. S. S. Blitz

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How to Transition from College to Career with Ease

 

Career Development / Self-Help

 

Date Published: October 9, 2025

Publisher: ‎Manhattan Book Group

 

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I want to talk about Career B.L.I.S.S.: How to Transition from College
to Career with Ease.

This isn’t just another career guide. It’s a movement that challenges
the status quo and flips the script on traditional career advice, specifically
for folks with marginalized identities. The book’s core idea is that you
already have everything you need for success; you just need to know how to
articulate it. It teaches you a clear, 5-step process (B.L.I.S.S.) to create a
career that celebrates who you are and supports the life you want to live.

A huge part of the book is built on Dr. Yosso’s community cultural
wealth theory, helping readers see that their unique backgrounds—what
society might call ‘disadvantages’—are actually powerful strengths, or
forms of capital they can leverage in the job market. It covers everything
from crafting application materials and networking without feeling fake, to
negotiating an offer and managing the emotional ups and downs of the first
year on the job.”

 

 

About the Author
Laurie Nilo-Klug, M.A.
I’m an early career development expert, adjunct professor, and the
author of Career B.L.I.S.S. My work is focused on helping people, especially
first-generation college students and those from marginalized communities,
navigate the often-confusing transition from college to career. I’m a
big believer that everyone already has the unique strengths and experiences
they need to succeed by the time they graduate from college—they just
need a roadmap to connect those strengths to a fulfilling career and
communicate their value to employers, which I call getting from jobless to job
B.L.I.S.S..

In addition to writing and coaching, I partner with colleges, employers, and
high schools
by providing transformative career workshops. These workshops
leverage my proven B.L.I.S.S. method and a culturally responsive approach
built on Dr. Yosso’s Community Cultural Wealth theory. This ensures students
are equipped with the confidence and tools to successfully transition into
careers. My work has been featured in FOX 5, Washington Times, and Thrive
Global.

 

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Kennedy Sloane Gets Scooped Virtual Book Tour

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Contemporary Women’s Fiction/Contemporary Romance

Date Published: November 6th, 2025

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

 

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Faster than details break in a news story, Kennedy Sloane gets scooped.

On a rainy Manhattan afternoon, career-obsessed writer and news producer
Kennedy loses the interview that was guaranteed to catapult her to senior
producer status. Hours later, revered and feared book editor Muffin Evans, aka
the Manuscript Eater, shelves the publication of her promising debut novel.

Over a night of tears and too many glasses of wine, Kennedy responds to an
internet ad for a villa on the picturesque island of Hilton Head. She books a
five-week “hiatus from life,” to focus on herself, free from
distractions.

However, soon after arriving on the island, J.P. Long catches Kennedy’s
hesitant eye. Despite a series of serendipitous encounters around the romantic
oasis, Kennedy knows there’s no room in her life for a charming
professional golfer turned businessman who is battling his own personal and
professional insecurities.

But maybe he’s worth the trouble.

If there’s one thing Kennedy’s learned, it’s that life
rarely happens as expected, and sometimes, the best stories unfold when you
stop chasing the perfect headline.

 

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Kenny started her day just before sunrise like most other mornings, mentally pumping herself up for the hours to come atop the saddle of her Peloton, powering through a forty-five-minute hill climb that was sprinkled with motivational pep talks. Rushes of adrenaline from the Snoop Dogg playlist and the high five emojis that lit up the scoreboard on the upper right corner of KennyNYC’s screen had a way of physically waking up her still sleepy body.

For inspirational and aesthetic purposes, the stationary bike occupied one of the front-facing bay windows of Kenny’s spacious three-bedroom apartment on the fifteenth floor of the high-rise, doorman building on Riverside Boulevard.

There was no energy like waking up on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. On the days Kenny couldn’t muster the enthusiasm to sign into a vigorous instructor-led class, she’d at least sit on the bike and peddle at a leisurely pace while preparing for the day. Those mornings she’d allow herself to get lost in the sight of activity along the Hudson River.

Flashing lights cruising up and down the West Side Highway would make her wonder. Was there an accident, a fire? Or was the president or Taylor Swift in town? The congestion on the George Washington Bridge. Were these commuters who transplanted out of the city to make their Jersey housewives happy? Or was a Yankees game bringing traffic to a screeching halt?

The barges that moved at glacial paces through the current. What were they carrying? The occasional paddle boarder or kayaker. Were they wearing wet suits? Who would risk falling into that murky water? The Circle Line cruise ships that glided by several times a day. Were they filled with awestruck tourists or native New Yorkers falling in love with their city all over again?

The endless air traffic shuttling airbuses of passengers to and from JFK and LaGuardia. Who were on those planes and where were they going? Would one of those aircraft hit a flock of birds and descend on the congested river? Captain Sully and his crew made that miraculous landing in this exact location.

Kenny was endlessly curious. As a journalist, she was trained to be keenly aware of what was going on around her. Born a news producer, she was inherently interested in people’s stories.

Today Kenny didn’t have time to let her mind wander. She pulled her feet out of her cycle shoes, hopped off the bike and flung her sweaty tank top over her head and into the hamper. She glanced in the full-length mirror, assessing if she could ever be one of those girls who was confident enough to workout in just a sports bra.

She slid into her slippers and shuffled through the kitchen to plug in the percolator. Kenny always filled the pot with water and coffee grinds the night before. Accustomed to working and living on deadlines, she valued every minute of her day, especially the mornings; and the three minutes it took to prepare the coffee pot were best allotted to the nighttime routine.

 

About the Author

Caila Klaiss

 A graduate of Fordham University, Caila Klaiss is an award-winning network
news producer who spent seventeen years crisscrossing the country to cover
breaking and developing stories for platforms across ABC News. The bulk of her
career was spent producing true crime documentaries for 20/20.

Since making the difficult decision to leave a career she loved, Caila has
pursued her other life-long dream of becoming a writer. When she is not
reading, writing, or researching, Caila recharges by practicing yoga.

Born, raised, and currently living in northeastern Pennsylvania, Caila is a
New Yorker at heart whose happy place is a warm sandy beach, under a palm
tree.

 

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Mystery, Thriller

 

Date Published: November 11, 2025

 

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What would you risk to uncover a secret buried for over 150 years?


From bestselling and multi–award-winning author David R. Leng comes the
next pulse-pounding installment in the Echoes of Fortune series.


His debut, Echoes of Fortune: The Search for Braddock’s Lost Gold
,
captivated readers and earned a 4.5-star rating on Goodreads. Now the
adventure continues with a brand-new novella that plunges deeper into
history’s deadliest secrets.

When historian Jack Sullivan, Smithsonian curator Emma Wilson, and fellow
former Navy SEAL Steve Johnson set out for a Thanksgiving dive off Cozumel,
they expect nothing more than warm waters and forgotten wrecks. Instead, they
uncover a Confederate ghost ship that vanished in 1865—along with a
sealed brass tube containing secrets powerful enough to change history.

But they’re not alone. Shadowy mercenaries and a black-hulled yacht
stalk their every move, determined to silence them before the truth surfaces.
From dazzling reefs to the back alleys of Veracruz, Jack and his team are
forced into a deadly game where history isn’t past—it’s a
weapon.


Some secrets don’t want to be found. And some will kill to stay buried.

Perfect for fans of Steve Berry, Clive Cussler, Dan Brown, and James Rollins,
Shadows Over Cozumel delivers nonstop action, historical intrigue, and a
mystery that spans centuries.

 

About the Author

David R. Leng

 David R. Leng, known for his expertise in risk management and insurance, now
ventures into the world of fiction with his latest historical thriller, Echoes
of Fortune. With a distinguished career spanning over 30 years, David is the
author of International #1 Best Sellers including “Insured to Fail” and “The
10 Laws of Insurance Attraction,” and has saved clients over $42 million in
premiums and overcharges. As Executive Vice President and Partner of the
Duncan Financial Group, David is celebrated for his innovative Risk Profile
Improvement Process and has earned numerous accolades, including Advisor of
the Year by the Institute of WorkComp Professionals. An avid contributor to
industry publications, David’s passion extends beyond his professional
achievements to include boating, skiing, woodworking, and supporting his local
high school’s musical productions. His foray into historical thrillers
reflects his deep storytelling skills and a lifelong commitment to engaging
and captivating audiences.

 

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Corporate Almighty: 2098 Virtual Book Tour

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Political Satire/Fiction

Date Published: October 28th, 2025

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

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At the turn of the next century, a corporate oligarchy rules America
with an iron fist. Commercial jingles have replaced the Top Forty, babies come
from factories, and the race captivating the nation isn’t between
political candidates. It’s the cutthroat competition to find the formula
for No-Sog Stay-Crisp Cornflakes.

The battle pits cereal titan Todd Swindell, head of Flakes Alive Incorporated,
against Chad Scandalman of the Great American Flake Company. When Scandalman
hires a diminutive assassin named Twinkle to bump off his rival’s top
chemist, it sparks a war of the flakes that makes the bloody feud of York and
Lancaster look tame by comparison.

But not everyone in the Cornflake capital of Domino, Indiana, is happy with
the status quo. Ziggie Wexler, an unemployed pipefitter and all-around average
Joe, knows that something is deeply wrong with his country.

All history prior to 2040 has been banned, but old-timers whisper about the
days when people still voted for their leaders. After Ziggie posts fiery
polemics against the state to the Clandestine Journal, he becomes a marked
man. But in a world built on lies, there’s one truth he’s sure of.
Somebody needs to fight back.

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Chapter 1 – The Fly Trophy

Printed on a large, rectangular piece of manila paper, the following text could be found in every post office where drones drop off the mail, every school bulletin board that nobody likes to read, and on the front page of every newspaper in the country.

It also hung next to the window of Todd Swindell’s office at the Flakes Alive Incorporated (FAI) headquarters, where the wily Mr. Swindell served as chief executive officer (CEO). The proclamation marked the beginning of a new phase in stricter governance of the States of the Union.

January 1, 2098

The New America stands poised to prosper. Our new government boasts The Big Seven, that is, seven of the most skilled Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in the business arena, to guide America through good times and crises as well. This establishmentarian ruling body has aided us in assimilating the good and expelling the bad of previous systems. Just look at the results of fifty-eight years of governing excellence. The loathsome prison system has been abolished, as the new way of serving time involves laboring assiduously for an assigned corporation, while improving oneself for future endeavors.

Meanwhile, we have practically eradicated the black-market drug trade, creating safe places where one can recreate with substances while under laboratory supervision and with the knowledge that an antidote stands ready to be administered any time the user has a bad experience. We have eliminated big religion, with its plethora of money beggars, releasing its grip on politics and business. We have done away with the presidency, political parties and that annoying part of government that spends half of its time on campaigning for the next election instead of tending to its duties. Now the government serves you the full four years of each term. And those four years are ruled over by The Big Seven, who were appointed by the final president of the United States, Ghant Wackersham.

Over the fifty-eight years of Mother Earth’s existence, we have removed many distractions from the workforce and the workplace, such as sports and sex. The banning of the latter has ushered us into an era where less than one-half of one percent of the population has a sexually transmitted disease. Soon, STDs will be completely eliminated.

This modern America will shine like never before, as people live productive lives and help the corporate government build for the future. Now then, let the pages of your lives turn, my friends, and experience the New and Improved America here in the year 2098. At the bottom were the seven CEOs’ signatures, as well as a spot for the signature of whomever posted the document—in this case, Todd Swindell, FAI CEO.

Look! There’s Todd now! He’s having coffee while perusing the pages of the Wall Street Digest. Whoops! A fat fly just buzzed past Todd’s thin nose. Angry Todd grabs a flyswatter from a hook on the wall and WHAP! He nails that ornery sucker! The tiny creature’s brown guts make a smear on Todd’s office window.

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“I refuse to clean that spot until the day Flakes Alive Incorporated overtakes the Great American Flake Company (GAFC) in flake sales,” declared a raspy-voiced Todd. “I’m tired of second place, goddamnit! Let those guts rot on that window until we make number one! Let them be a testament to our perseverance here at Flakes Alive Incorporated.”

The thin, hollow-cheeked, goatee-wearing Swindell brushed the three scrawny hairs that tried to cover a lot of naked real estate on the top of his bony head and uttered a plaintive sigh. On his office wall, a picture of a sword made in the year 2040 hung proudly. His secret collection of antique swords was only on display in his sumptuously furnished home, out of sight from any earthling who might care to turn him in for withholding merchandise made before 2040, which was against the law. But the rich could bend and stretch the rules a bit.

Todd’s office was cluttered with unopened boxes of cologne, candles, chocolates, and other assorted items, the result of job candidates groveling for recognition by bringing gifts when they interviewed. The gifts were carelessly stacked on shelves and on the floor. In the adjoining room sat larger gifts—an umbrella that shouted at you if rain was in the forecast, ultrafast microwaves, and even a fancy new quantum TV.

About the Author

James Owens
Retired IT professional, James Owens is a trained computer engineer and
technical documentation specialist who earned an A.A.S. in computer
programming and a B.A. in English from Purdue University.

Immensely curious about human behavior, James spent the 1970s hanging out on
the streets to observe people, many of whom became inspirations for his
fictional characters. Later, he worked in cube farms at conservative insurance
companies, where the idiosyncrasies of corporate personalities sparked his
imagination.

James has spent the last decade reading and writing offbeat fiction about
bizarre protagonists. Corporate Almighty: 2098, a dystopian tale about the
rise of the corporation and the fall of democracy, follows his first two
novels, Animal Candy and Pods of Bubbledumb: A Study in Mass Depravity.

Born and raised in an industrial suburb on the south edge of Chicago, James
lives with his wife Sue and four cats in Evansville, Indiana.

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