Newsletter for September 2024

Featured Books

Tommy Rocket and the Goober Patrol by Thomas Kuhn

When Nate Turner, a more or less average, well-intentioned 10-year-old, receives via robot-helicopter an encoded invitation from the secluded, anti-social, and enigmatic child prodigy, Tommy Rocket, promising free Doritos, Twinkies, and adventure, he simply can’t resist. Tommy’s gift for making gadgets and robots further fascinates Nate, most especially Tommy’s Goober Patrol, a small group of robots possessing the Prometheus Chip, the sentience-granting and epoch-marking invention of Tommy’s father.

 

Nonetheless, whether helping Tommy hunt down a supposed rogue robot, instigating a war between the bully gangs, or spying on the community with Tommy’s network of robot-cams, Nate begins to have regrets in ever joining Tommy in his mischievous games and intrigues.

 

However, when the two young spies and hunters find themselves becoming the espied and hunted, by someone or something capable of murder, something the boys do not understand, they cease their games and squabbling to unravel the secret of their mysterious and sinister stalker. Who—or even what—is he, and why is he so interested in Tommy’s father and his fabulous Prometheus Chip? Is it for mere industrial espionage or something much darker? Together, the boys must use their individual strengths, along with the help of Tommy’s marvelous robots, to solve the mystery of their unknown and murderous antagonist, a mystery whose outcome holds the key to the continued survival of the human race itself.

 

Dr. Tony Nader, a renowned Vedic scholar and neuroscientist, offers a direct path to peace for ourselves and our world that anyone can obtain—simply by delving into our own Consciousness. Dr. Nader provides the methods, tools, and guidance for connecting with our authentic inner nature and understanding how Consciousness is the essence of all existence.

 

Five years into a multi-decade deep space mission, a team of eight scientists—four women, four men—explore a dwarf planet near the Kuiper Belt, loading soil samples, rocks and artifacts onto their spaceship, Gretel. Inadvertently, they bring aboard a stowaway, an unseen entity which has grown exponentially in a very short time, and is trying desperately to escape from Cargo Hold 4.

 

The ungodly howling, hammering and screeching coming from the hold on Gretel becomes unbearable, affecting the crew’s sleep and work cycles, and threatens the integrity of the ship itself. Captain Desna knows they must take action to survive, but is unsure how to get the alien life form off the ship. To learn more about the disruptive organism, she decides to execute a dangerous spacewalk. However, she is the only one small enough to enter the exterior purge vent leading into Cargo Hold 4.

 

Battling her cumbersome spacesuit within the claustrophobic vent tube, and running low on oxygen, Desna finally manages to edge herself close enough to the small intake opening to glimpse their unwelcome visitor … and can’t get her mind to accept what her eyes are seeing.

 

Involuntarius by J. R. Izquierdo

It is the 26th day of October. In the year of our Lady Miraberis 1988. Or is it Lord Vehemens?

 

Civility amongst two societies is hanging by a thread after the love that united a God, and a Goddess is irreversibly shattered. For centuries, Congregatio and Involuntarius rival to be the top religion. One uses faith to indoctrinate the masses with its belief, Mirata. The other has been reduced and forced to live in the shadows to shelter its creed, Vehementis. Between supernatural beings and ancient relics, war remains at bay. But, has it always been that way?

 

After finding his mother dead and witnessing the execution of his father two days later, Ellis Cattivo is unwillingly vowing his life to Involuntarius. The appearance of Ellis within the secret society is controversial, setting in motion a chain of fateful events. With foes that appear to be friends, Ellis is down on his luck yet again. From inexplicable intuitions and visions, enter Spadices, a fierce young woman that thwarts Ellis’ demise and redirects him on the rightful path. Together, they unsuspectingly dive into the machinations of the wicked, steadily realizing that Congregatio and Involuntarius are corrupted from within. Their violent journey initiates endless questions, ultimately steering them to origins that threaten to change the face of the universe.

 

Sometimes, truths can hurt more than lies.

 

Front & Center Leadership by Brandon Birkmeyer

Learn the personal branding skills that help leaders build authority, influence, and credibility in their business and life.

 

Do you want to learn how good leaders become great communicators, remarkable speakers, and impactful relationship builders?

 

Front & Center Leadership looks at leadership from a personal branding perspective and gives you the roadmap to step up and stand out. No one is going to do it for you, but with the right plan, you can take ownership of your personal development, growth opportunities, and career advancement.

 

Brandon is a former Coca-Cola and Apple advertising executive with over twenty years of experience at Madison Avenue advertising agencies advising top FORTUNE 100 companies on brand strategy. In 2018, he launched the Brands On Brands podcast, which is consistently ranked as a top five branding podcast on Apple Podcasts.

 

This book leads you step-by-step through the personal branding process. In this book you will learn:

– How to overcome the Middle of the Pack Mentality
– The nine steps of The Personal Branding Framework with activity guides for each step
-How to leverage Creating Content to build your authority
– The secrets to Building Community and influence through networking, partnering, and public speaking
– How to start Making an Impact that creates value for the people around you
– The actions that matter to Escape the Sea of Sameness
– How to get past what’s stopping you – The Paradox of Routine

 

This book also shares The Four Laws of Front & Center Leadership which show you what work to prioritize, how to take action every day, and how to keep moving forward.

Book Giveaways for September

Win a copy of Cold Trail by Taylor Moore  All you have to do is click on the book cover below.  It will take you to the main page.   Look for the giveaway on the left.  Follow the instructions listed.

Win a copy of On the Hunt by Iris Johansen.   All you have to do is click on the book cover below.  It will take you to the main page.  Look for the giveaway on the right.  Follow the instructions listed.

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