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The White Field by Douglas Cole

The White Field is a fast-paced journey of a man, Tom, fresh out of prison and trying desperately to rebuild his life. But he is caught by mysterious, unseen forces beyond his knowledge or control. After his release from prison, he is dropped back into the world in the wastelands of the city. In the menial work afforded the underclass, he begins his new life among characters at the edges of society, dwellers of the netherworld such as Raphael, a former cop from Mexicali singing Spanish arias in the mists of the industrial night among drug addicts and crooked cops; Tony, a stoner scholar with an encyclopedic knowledge of history based solely on the intricate study of rock and roll; and Larry, the bloated, abusive manager trapped as much as his workers in a world of tedium and repetition and machines. Think, The Three Stooges on acid. Unable to reconnect with what’s left of his family, Tom embarks on a criminal path more harrowing than the one that led him to prison in the first place. Lured in by the nefarious, Thane, he slips into a plan that will leave him with no way back. And with no place left in this world to go but prison, he makes one last run for freedom. Will he escape?

Targeted Age Group:: 18-70

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
Escape! And what traps us. The book is both a crime drama and a meditation on Plato's Allegory of the Cave.

You Can’t Buy Love Like That: Growing Up Gay in the Sixties by Carol Anderson

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You Can’t Buy Love Like That: Growing Up Gay in the Sixties by Carol Anderson

How do you live an authentic life while keeping a secret?

This award-winning memoir chronicles one woman’s struggle to be true to herself as she grapples with the ramifications of accepting that she’s gay amid the religious, social and legal norms of the Sixties.

Growing up in a fundamentalist Christian household, and fearing the rejection of her parents, she keeps the secret of her love orientation for many years until the unexpected death of her father causes her to face what she’s lost in not telling him the truth.

Candid and poignant, You Can’t Buy Love Like That reveals the complex invisible dynamics that arise for gay people who are forced to hide their true selves in order to survive and celebrates the hard-won rewards of finding one’s courageous heart and achieving self-acceptance and self-love.

This book offers hope to those seeking to live truthfully as well as those who value the triumph of love over fear.

Mindfire by Allen Steadham

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“For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required.”

Leia Hamilton can move things and set them on fire with her mind.

Leia’s father and step-mother tried to hide their past: a time when they were part of a team of superheroes. But despite being disbanded for over 20 years following a series of tragedies, their problems were passed to their children, and Leia finds that her future collides with their past.

In the diverse world of human and superhuman, heroes and villains, friends and enemies, some of Leia’s choices have terrible consequences. For Leia, this leads to a personal crossroads and a search for redemption.

Not your normal superhero novel, Mindfire isn’t about secret identities, costumes, or evil plots endangering the world. Instead, self-discovery and adaptation is at the forefront as the listener follows the lives of the characters who are unafraid to show love and explore spirituality.

Can redemption and renewed grace weather the flames of absolute power and superhuman strength?

Targeted Age Group: 18-30
Genre: Christian Fiction

The Viking’s Apprentice by Kevin McLeod

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The Viking’s Apprentice by Kevin McLeod

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What would you do if you discovered nothing was as you thought, and the fate of your friends, perhaps even the world was in your hands?

That’s the reality Peter must face in this award-winning middle Grade adventure, The Viking’s Apprentice.

Campbell’s Cove is a small town surrounded in mystery and intrigue. The history of the Cove tells us of dragons, trolls, goblins and the evil Master who stole children, livestock and, strangest of all, eggs from the Cove every year. Aided by the hideous monster, Tolldruck there seemed no stopping their evil plan.

That was until, centuries ago, a Viking warrior came to Campbell’s Cove and vowed to rid it of all evil, and claim the prize offered by the mysterious church elders. The Viking succeeded and everything returned to normal. The evil was gone, and Campbell’s Cove was safe again… Until now.

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When Peter and George visit Peter’s Granddad’s amazing mansion in Campbell’s Cove for the summer holidays they had no idea it would change their lives forever. Deep beneath them in the caves of the Cove an evil has returned, an evil which threatens to destroy everything they believed to be true about the world.

Peter must learn who he really is, and what he must do to save the children of the Cove. Together with George and his Granddad they go on an adventure that reveals secrets, test friendships and confronts their biggest fears. Can Peter save the children? Can the Master be stopped? Find out in The Viking’s Apprentice.

James Willis Makes a Million by K. Wodke @WodkeHawkinson

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In the 1970’s, James Willis is a young boy who lives with his father and his stern grandmother in a rundown house. He decides early on that he does not want to be poor all his life. He puts his ideas to work and sets about making his dreams come true.

Targeted Age Group: all ages
Genre: Family

What was your inspiration for this book?
My inspiration for this book was a neighborhood boy who used to mow our lawn for us. When he got too many jobs, he hired other kids in the neighborhood to be in his crew. He was an amazing child businessman. Thanks, Dylan! When you wrote the book did you know you were going to offer it as an audio book?
No. I only later found out about Audibles.

Why did you decide to produce an audio book?
I knew there would be people who’d prefer to listen than to read the story. Since it’s a tale for all ages, even young listeners can enjoy it whether they’ve started reading or not.

How did you choose the reader for the book and the production company?
I chose the reader via auditions. The narrator for this book has the perfect voice. He starts out young and “grows” his voice as the book progresses. I think he did a wonderful job.

If someone is thinking about creating an audio book, what advice would you give them?
I would recommend they check out the fine voice actors on ACX.com What else would you like to share with readers about your audio book?
Though James does not have an easy life, he keeps a positive attitude and believes in himself. The narrator brings this inspiring quality to life in his reading.

Website(s)
Link To Buy Audio Book On Amazon
Link to Audio Book for sale on Audible
Link to Audio Book for sale via other sites

Social Media:
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