Science Fiction Series Explores How Women Survive War

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 10, 2013 - Stella Atrium’s third book in the Dolvia Saga, StrikeStone, is now available in trade paperback and as an e-book on Amazon.com. The story follows the return to Dolvia’s savannah of Brianna Miller as she struggles to protect the tribes during a conflict with the Borabean who seek to capture the new mineral silicide.

Rabid Readers Reviews said, “One need not read the first two novels to appreciate the beauty and elegance of Atrium’s new world in StrikeStone, but reading the novel certainly made this reader want to pick up the previous two.”

Regarding this middle book in the series, Atrium explained, “The reader will greet friends from the previous two books who are making hard choices for protesting the oppressive rule of Rabbenu Ely. In fact, the story opens with the immolation of Kyle Rula, so shocking that it makes the evening news in Paris, France on this side of the wormhole.”

As for appealing to a target audience, she added, “Sci-fi stories about women, actually girls, tend to focus on how she acts like a man, or has powers beyond her age or physical strength. In truth, women operate in groups supporting each other, sometimes without salary or encouragement. I want the reader to find characters she can relate to who solve problems like her own problems, but in a sci-fi setting.”

Publication Date: June 27, 2013 -- available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Trade Paperback; $18.86; 353 pages; 978-1475995763
eBook; $6.99; B00DRDO102

About StrikeStone: Book III of the Dolvia Saga
Brianna Millier is an agent for Somule Gems in Paris and nobody’s fool, recalled to the savannah on Dolvia just when war threatens and the warriors are absent for militia duty. She travels with warriors Rufus and Kyros through the wormhole to Westend, the galaxy quadrant where the Chinese mining company is grabbing the mineral wealth. Brianna wants to start a new industry so the tribes can prosper, but is stymied by the backward-looking women of the Mecukoo. She must help the tribeswomen change before real change can happen in the community.

About the Author

Stella Atrium is a novelist and playwright living in Chicago. She received a M.A. in Creative Writing from The School of the Art Institute in 1999. She teaches creative writing online and academic writing at DePaul University.

Website: stellaatrium.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/StellaAtrium

To receive a complimentary copy for review, send email to rostermarc(at)gmail(dot)com.

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Mark Ellsberry Offers New Time Travel Adventure

Brentwood, CA (PRWEB) July 10, 2013 - In his new book “The Dinosaur’s Descendants” (published by iUniverse), author and lifelong science fiction reader Mark Ellsberry has drawn from his own interests to craft an exciting story of time travel.

In “The Dinosaur’s Descendants,” the national security agency group called Team T-REX is sent to test the country’s new time travel capability. As part of this effort they discover a previously unknown civilization that is planting the seeds of destruction for today’s world. Steven Andrews, a Ph.D. in paleontology, and Colonel Eleanor Johnston must stop terrorists from both eras in order to stave off global nuclear war in the present.

Ellsberry believes his book touches on the most sensitive issues of modern society: terrorism, prejudice, conservation of the environment, alternate philosophies of government and religion and the need for alternative energy sources.

One of the attractions of this book is the effort the author has made for scientific accuracy. “Within the fabric of the story is information as to the actual conditions of planet Earth 65 million years ago including the flora and fauna of the time,” says Ellsberry. “This should allow the reader to relate strongly to the history of our planet of the long haul.”

“The Dinosaur’s Descendants”
By Mark Ellsberry
Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 336 pages | ISBN 9781475990171
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 336 pages | ISBN 9781475990164
E-Book | 336 pages | ISBN 9781475990188
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Mark Ellsberry retired from a 37-year career in semiconductor marketing in 2005. This is his first novel. He divides his time between northern California and Taichung, Taiwan.


iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.

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Paul Sybert Announces Book, I know How Hard You Work.

Monterey, CA (PRWEB) July 09, 2013 - It came without warning. While relaxing at home one day, Paul Sybert suffered a “stroke” that left his arm and leg numb and severely impaired his ability to walk. The ischemic stroke, caused by a clot in his brain that cut off the blood flow to his brain cells, led to an emergency room visit, a lengthy hospital stay, and months of arduous rehabilitation. Through it all, Sybert never gave up hope for a complete recovery. In his new book, “I Know How Hard You Work: A Journey Through Stroke Recovery” (published by iUniverse), Sybert now shares his inspiring journey from a debilitating stroke to his remarkable return to health.

Through a mixture of instruction and support, Sybert shares each step of his healing process to help stroke survivors learn to cope. He outlines the difficulty of physical therapy, the constant emotional turmoil, and the importance of focusing on a healthy self-image. Each chapter also includes a set of therapeutic topics ideal for exploring one’s own frustrations and hopes during recovery.

An excerpt from “I Know How Hard You Work”:
“Soon I would be going home. I was considered unique because I lived alone and had an independent lifestyle, and my home had some stairs. They knew that when they released me there would be no one at home to care for me, so they put me in the category of needing a little extra, I guess. They walked me longer and harder. They said, ‘You live alone, so we have to do this.’ They taught me to climb stairs. When they found that I was afraid of heights, they used a special stairwell, the one leading to the roof. They did their best to teach me to adjust, to be unafraid, and to move forward into the unknown into a life that had become ‘undefined.’”

Deeply personal, “I Know How Hard You Work” offers a gentle, calming presence in the midst of struggle and gives readers the strength to find their way back to good health.

About the Author “Paul Sybert” holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. He has worked as an engineer, a software analyst and programmer, a songwriter and a minister.

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations—self-publishing’s only such awards. Go to Paul Sybert website: http://www.paulsybert.com and go to page “Order CD from Paul (listen here)” or “books.”

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Steven P. Locke Shares His Evolutionary Life Story in New Memoir

GRANVILLE, Ohio (PRWEB) July 09, 2013 - In “A Peck of Trouble: Mr. Teve’s Tall Tales” (published by iUniverse), Steven P. Locke’s new book of humorous stories, readers are treated to a bizarre look into one man’s admittedly warped view of the world.

Structurally, “A Peck of Trouble” is a memoir which traces Locke’s path through life chronologically. He shares glimpses into his mishaps, adolescent hazing, general confusion and undeniable follies, painting a whimsical portrait of his journey from a rambunctious adolescent to a young man prepared to tackle the world.

An excerpt from “A Peck of Trouble”:

“Like most people I wear – or have worn – many hats. At one time or another I’ve been a son, brother, football player, soldier, college student, history teacher, coach, graduate student, historian, husband, father, and fat ass. Two things I’ve never been, however, is a ‘morning person,’ or someone who even remotely enjoys winter. God only knows how I made it through Basic Training; rousted as we were at 4:30 a.m. every morning.”

Locke hopes his book brightens readers’ day. “We live in dark times,” he says. “‘A Peck of Trouble’ is an antidote to the daily grind in that it should put a smile on the reader's face. And the humor comes at the expense not of others, but of the author.”

“A Peck of Trouble”
By Steven P. Locke
Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 228 pages | ISBN 9781475986976
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 228 pages | ISBN 9781475986969
E-Book | ISBN 9781475986983
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Steven P. Locke is an alumnus of The Ohio State University, where he did his undergraduate and graduate work. He has taught history in the Granville, Ohio, Exempted School District and served as curator of history for the Ohio Historical Society. Locke and his wife, Linda, have two daughters and live in Granville, Ohio.

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.

For more information or to publish a book, please visit iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS. For the latest, follow @iuniversebooks on iUniverse Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/pages/iUniverse-Publishing/249254235007 on iUniverse Facebook.

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Kevin S. Garrison Sheds Light on Challenges Facing People with Prosthetics

FT. Lauderdale (PRWEB) July 08, 2013 - Kevin S. Garrison was an athletic, artistic and intelligent 16-year-old when he received unexpected news–he had cancer and would lose his right foot. Now 40 years later, he’s sharing his life’s journey in his unique memoir, “It's Just a Matter of Balance: You Can't Put a Straight Leg on a Crooked Man” (published by iUniverse), which is getting a revived marketing push in 2013. The book details his personal journey of illness that led to a successful professional career in prosthetics.

He hopes to offer guidance to those struggling with similar hardships and show that life can be lived to the fullest by sincerely accepting fate’s course. Garrison also aims to help educate people on the challenges those with prosthetics face on a daily basis.

“I hope that in reading my story, I will help others embrace life’s challenges and learn to move on,” Garrison says. “By getting over their anger and sadness about permanent disability, they will be able to have an actual healthy recovery.”

With a forward written by the President for the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists, “It’s Just a Matter of Balance” is a landmark book in the field of prosthetic lifestyles, and it is listed as recommended reading by the American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists.

“It's Just a Matter of Balance”
By Kevin S. Garrison
Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 160 pages | ISBN 9781462062867
Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 160 pages | ISBN 9781462062843
E-Book | ISBN 9781462062850
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

After having his right foot amputated due to a battle with cancer as a teenager, Kevin S. Garrison has dedicated his life to becoming an advocate for prosthetics awareness and advancement. He works with the Miami Veterans Administration, to provide prosthetic care for veterans with service-related injuries. He graduated from the UCLA and Northwestern University prosthetics programs, and his works on prosthetics have been published in the scientific field. His private prosthetic practice, in two locations, has successfully provided prosthetic care for the south Florida region for 26 years. He lives with his wife, Catheline, and has five children and four grandchildren. More information can be found at http://www.GarrisonsProsthetics.com.

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing provider. iUniverse has a strategic alliance with Indigo Books & Music, Inc. in Canada, and titles accepted into the iUniverse Rising Star program are featured in a special collection on BarnesandNoble.com. iUniverse recognizes excellence in book publishing through the Star, Reader’s Choice, Rising Star and Editor’s Choice designations – self-publishing’s only such awards program. Headquartered in Bloomington, Ind., iUniverse also operates offices in Indianapolis.

For more information or to publish a book, please visit iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS. For the latest, follow @iuniversebooks on iUniverse Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/pages/iUniverse-Publishing/249254235007 on iUniverse Facebook.

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