Robert J. Matsunaga Creates Historical Civilization in New Fantasy Novel

San Francisco (PRWEB) September 05, 2013 - “A Journey of a Thousand Seasons: Book 1” (published by iUniverse) is a fictional story centered on the main character, Tenashar. Author Robert J. Matsunaga creates a tale of an ancient Earth with a different culture, architecture, politics, arts, languages and sciences. Matsunaga mentions that his book is about “A people who survive many obstacles in their world. A world that is in continuous transition.”

An excerpt from ‘A Journey of a Thousand Seasons’:

“Once the initial excitement of leaving began to wane, the uncertainty and fear made Tenashar feel sick. He still couldn’t understand why it would be best for him to go with only his unusual friends. Wouldn’t a whole group of Senetha—elders and warriors alike—be better able to handle this? So many questions. Why should he, barely a man, be sent to find a solution to the Orbs? He grumbled to himself as he walked. ‘This journey is so stupid. Why am I here? And why am I in the company of monsters?’ Tenashar thought A-amar wasn’t listening, but he saw the wolf-man’s ears perk up.

A voice replied, ‘Are you thinking this is a survival test? You’re wrong to be so worried. The path has been paved for you, but you continue to distrust yourself. Your thinking is small, and you have much to learn.’

Tenashar heard those words, but they weren’t from A-amar. He looked in his bag and saw the Rock was glowing. There was his advice for the journey. It came from a simple rock.”

“A Journey of a Thousand Seasons”
By Robert J. Matsunaga
Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 152 pages | ISBN 9781475991703
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 152 pages | ISBN 9781475991697
E-Book | 152 pages | ISBN 9781475991710
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Robert J. Matsunaga is a revolutionary imaginative thinker, who challenges the ways of living in today’s world. He is gifted with extraordinary visualization and creativity and believes that there are many solutions to a given problem; the only true requirement is to have an open mind.

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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Sandra Rorbak Releases Informative Guide to Secretarial Work

Calgary, Alberta (PRWEB) September 05, 2013 - Every April, offices around the world recognize Administrative Professionals Day, celebrating the hard work and dedication of secretaries and other administrators. As a secretary for over 20 years, author Sandra Rorbak knows what it takes to be a successful secretary. Her new book, “The Elite Secretary: The Definitive Guide to a Successful Career” (published by iUniverse), provides useful tools and advice for readers either looking to enter the administrative field or become better secretaries for their companies.

“The book is a practical guide for secretaries and administrative professionals at all levels and other support staff who are responsible for coordinating and managing the office environment,” writes Rorbak. “One could say that it is a behind the scenes sneak peak at ‘A Day in the life of a Secretary,’ from her humble beginnings in the profession and how she elevates herself into a top notch Elite Secretary.”

Rorbak’s book combines personal experience and interviews with other secretaries and their bosses to give readers a clear picture of the duties performed and the office work environment. “The Elite Secretary” covers the relationship between boss and secretary and how to maintain it, as well as tips for navigating the world of office politics.

An excerpt from “The Elite Secretary”:

“You cannot run from office politics. If you do, I can promise you that office politics of a different kind will be waiting for you at your next job. They may be dressed up differently, but I have yet to hear of or encounter an office environment devoid of politics.”

“The Elite Secretary”
By Sandra C. Rorbak
Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 272 pages | ISBN 9781469798288
Softcover | 6 x 9in | 272 pages | ISBN 9781469798271
E-Book | 272 pages | ISBN 9781469798295
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Sandra C. Rorbak is an award-winning administrator and former secretarial professional with a background in fashion design, public relations and human resources. She completed her education and business training in southern Africa and London, England and has supported senior executives on three different continents for more than 20 years. More information can be found at http://sandracrorbak.authorsxpress.com and http://www.elitesecretary.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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Rita Bergstrom Releases New Cookbook, ‘Taste of Old Germany’

Dolores, Colo. (PRWEB) September 05, 2013 - Rita Bergstrom’s new book “Taste of Old Germany: Recipes from My Colorado Restaurant and My Childhood” (published by iUniverse) delivers authentic German cooking to cooks everywhere.

After shutting the doors to her restaurant, Bergstrom started revisiting her favorite recipes. In “Taste of Old Germany,” she compiles over 100 pages of recipes, from the time-honored favorites to the cherished meals of her childhood.

Formulated for novice and experienced cooks, the recipes listed in the book are simple, their ingredients easily available and the cooking methods easy to follow.

“I am not a trained German chef,” notes Bergstrom, “but I have accomplished great success by not giving up.”

“Taste of Old Germany”
By Rita Bergstrom
Hardcover | 6x9in | 120pages | ISBN 9781450218634
Softcover | 6x9in | 120pages | ISBN 9781450218641
E-Book | 120pages | ISBN 9781450218627
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Rita Bergstrom owns a successful restaurant in Colorado that specialize in German cuisine. “Taste of Old Germany” is her first published cookbook.

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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New Guide Profiles Well-Known Artists, Leads Readers to Their Work

Windsor, CT (PRWEB) August 22, 2013 - Art enthusiasts from all walks of life will find a wealth of information in “The Art Lover’s Pocket Guide: Where to View the World’s Great Masterpieces” (published by iUniverse), the new nonfiction by Henry P. Traverso.

“The Art Lover’s Pocket Guide” gives readers a crash course in art history, featuring over 250 different artists. Traverso includes a comprehensive list of where to find their works throughout the world – places ranging from museums and galleries to churches and libraries – and has arranged the information in alphabetical order by country, state and city.

Featuring diverse artists such as Joseph Albers, Picasso, Monet and a host of other visual artists, “The Art Lover’s Pocket Guide” provides basic biographical information and historical context for each. An easy-to-search index helps readers find the information they’re looking for quickly and efficiently.

“As a lifelong educator and art lover, I have spent more than five decades researching art history and traveling to the world’s great museums,” Traverso explains. “Art is eternal, making this valuable resource a permanent resource.”

“The Art Lover’s Pocket Guide”
By Henry P. Traverso
Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 900 pages | ISBN 9781475993103
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 900 pages | ISBN 9781475990881
E-Book | ISBN 9781475990898
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

A lifelong educator and art lover, Henry P. Traverso grew up in a family of painters and has spent a lifetime researching art history. A graduate of Holy Cross College, he received a master’s degree from Trinity College in Hartford, Conn., and a doctorate from the University of Connecticut. Traverso is also the author of “Scheduling the Secondary School” and “New Directions in Scheduling the Secondary School,” and is the co-author of “Research Review for School Leaders.”

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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Oakes A. Plimpton Presents ‘1957 Expeditions Journal’

Arlington, MA (PRWEB) August 06, 2013 - In his latest book “1957 Expeditions Journal: Baja California American Museum of Natural History Expedition Journal Spring 1957 Huautla Mexico Seeking The Sacred Mushroom With Gordon Wasson Summer 1957” (published by iUniverse) author Oakes A. Plimpton offers readers a glimpse into a pair of scientific adventures.

On the first one, known as the Puritan Expedition, Plimpton served as an assistant to four scientists collecting marine life, mammals, reptiles and fossils from islands off Baja California and in the Gulf of California (March, April and May).

Then in July and August of that year Plimpton accompanied mycologist and anthropologist Gordon Wasson and family to rural Mexico to record and participate in the Sacred Mushroom rite in Huautla, and then to visit other native villages to converse with curanderas and look for further hallucinatory mushroom religious practice.

The book is a transcription of the daily logs Plimpton kept, illustrated by the slides he took converted to jpegs.

“1957 Expeditions Journal”
By Oakes A. Plimpton
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 124 pages | ISBN 9781475989748
E-Book | 124 pages | ISBN 9781475989731
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Oakes Plimpton is retired and lives in Arlington, Mass. with his wife Pat Magee. He had worked for The Nature Conservancy and the Conservation Law Foundation, but dropped out in 1972 to spend a year on a communal farm in New York State chronicled in “1972 Farm Journal” published by iUniverse in 2011. Still involved with farming he volunteers for Boston Area Gleaners and the Arlington Farmers’ Market. He continues his interest in natural history, in particular bird watching; he was one of the co-founders of the Menotomy Bird Club in Arlington, Mass.


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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Lonnie M. Long and Gary B. Blackburn Announce Release of ‘Unlikely Warriors’

DAVIDSON, N.C. (PRWEB) July 23, 2013 - “Unlikely Warriors: The Army Security Agency's Secret War in Vietnam 1961-1973” (published by iUniverse) by authors Lonnie M. Long and Gary B. Blackburn is a new military history book which takes readers into the Vietnam War and follows members of the Army Security Agency (ASA) as they conduct top secret missions.

Long and Blackburn chart the years that ASA operated in Vietnam – occurring from 1961 to 1973. With each story, many of which have never been told, readers will find themselves in awe as they learn about specific operations, incidents and battles that involved ASA personnel.

“We want the reader to come away with an appreciation for the job those thousands of young men did and the many thousands of lives they saved through their efforts,” say Long and Blackburn.

An excerpt from “Unlikely Warriors”:

“The men were dressed in indistinguishable dark suits with white shirts and dark ties, and each man carried a new red U.S. diplomatic passport inside his breast pocket. The men held copies of their orders and records in identical brown Manila envelopes, and each man’s medical records were stamped ‘If injured or killed in combat, report as training accident in the Philippines.’”

“Unlikely Warriors”
By Lonnie M. Long and Gary B. Blackburn
Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 488 pages | ISBN 9781475990584
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 488 pages | ISBN 9781475990577
E-Book | 488 pages | ISBN 9781475990591
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Lonnie M. Long was born in North Carolina and served with the Army Security Agency from August 1962 to November 1965. After completing ASA training at Fort Devens, Mass., Long served with the 76th Special Operations Unit, Shu Lin Kou Air Station, Taiwan. In 1964, he volunteered for duty in Vietnam.

Gary B. Blackburn is a native Iowan and served with the U.S. Air Force security service from April 1961 to November 1964. Blackburn studied Mandarin Chinese at the Institute of Far Eastern Languages, Yale University, followed by assignments to the joint Sobe processing center, Torii Station, Okinawa, working for NSA, and the 6987th security group, Shu Lin Kou Air Station, 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.

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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MJR’s New Novel Casts a Spell over Readers

Toronto (PRWEB) July 23, 2013 - The story of the Salem Witch Trials has captured the imaginations of great writers such as Nathanial Hawthorne and Arthur Miller. Author MJR now joins their ranks with his new book, "I Am Dianna" (published by iUniverse), an enticing blend of modernity and the supernatural.

"This book was originally written in a ninth-grade English class as a 1,000-word story about the supernatural," says MJR. "For whatever reason, it has stuck with me all these years and was the subject of my first book."

MJR introduces readers to Dianna Dubois, a stunning Manhattan artist whose been having some very unpleasant dreams. Every night, she is transported back to the 1692 Salam Witch Trials where she is tortured and tried as a witch by Sir Theobald Bartholomew Farrington. Terrified of falling asleep, Dianna seeks the help of Dr. Raymond Williams, a clairsentient, who is able to watch Dianna’s dreams through hypnosis. As the past begins to spill into the present, Dianna and Dr. Raymond must figure out how to control the past before it consumes them.

With its engaging characters and historical accuracy, "I Am Dianna" is sure to please and thrill readers to the very last page. "The book hits the reader with more force, as the protagonist is a modern woman from Manhattan who suffers this degradation within her dreams, although their consequences spill into reality," says MJR.

"I Am Dianna"
By MJR
Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 420 pages | ISBN 9781475935592
Softcover | 6 x 9in | 420 pages | ISBN 9781475935585
E-Book | 420 pages | ISBN 9781475935608
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

About the Author

MJR was born in Toronto and lives there to this day, sharing life with Sera, Marlee, and the Madness.

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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Author James Robert Russell Releases New Memoir on Love and Relationships

MENTOR, Ohio (PRWEB) July 21, 2013 - What initially was self-reflection to heal wounds and renew hope became James Robert Russell’s newest work, “Delicious Rejection: The Memoirs of a Hopeless Romantic” (published by iUniverse).

“Delicious Rejection” chronicles a life from boyhood to manhood through short stories, poetry and personal observations. It is passionate, descriptive, humorous, and often times painful, but ultimately a valiant search for love and romance.

“I just want readers to experience it as I did,” explains Russell, “to hear it, see it, smell it and taste it. I would like them to process it in their minds, feel it in their hearts and let it linger in their souls.”

Excerpt from, “Delicious Rejection”

“I forged a bond with them that was hardened by the trials of being on the road together, while all the time and tenderness kept it malleable. We were many hours more than friends, seconds from lovers and light years from being mere co-workers.”

“Delicious Rejection”
By James Robert Russell
Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 176 pages | ISBN 9781450243353
Soft cover | 6 x 9 in | 176 pages | ISBN 9781450243339
E-Book | 176 pages | ISBN 9781450243346
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

James Robert Russell is the proud father of three adult children. He resides alone in Cleveland, divorced many years; but still hopeful. “Delicious Rejection” is his first book.

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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Patricia Anne Dye’s ‘The Seven Sages’ Explores Wisdom-based World

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (PRWEB) July 21, 2013 - With the publication of her new novel “The Seven Sages” (published by iUniverse), author Patricia Anne Dye presents readers with a transformative tale about seven wise beings who live on the Earth at this time. Each exemplifies a way of living wisely and well from the integrity of the soul.

Many world legends suggest that at any given time, seven sages live on the Earth. They are tasked with the responsibility of anchoring wisdom on behalf of humanity. Each one stands as the personification of a different rung of human consciousness. Together, they represent humanity’s innate ability to save – or destroy – itself.

An excerpt from “The Seven Sages”:

“‘Where does sex fit in all this, then?’ I asked.
‘Ah, sex,’ she sighed, ‘so much glory wrapped up in that act – so much more joy than mere animal satisfaction ... Did you know that sex and salvation are close buddies? Even the most mindless sex encounter gives a glimpse of unity – and that above all is what humans need to feel – a simple sense of oneness with the world, with all care obliterated ...’”

“We scarper across the surface of fast-moving techno-driven societies where there is precious little time for pondering on matters of the spirit,” Dye says, “the ‘how’ of living soulfully. Yet never before in human history has there been such a need for a transformation to wise living; our very survival is at stake.”

“The Seven Sages”
By Patricia Anne Dye
Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 478 pages | ISBN 9781475976762
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 478 pages | ISBN 9781475976755
E-Book | 478 pages | ISBN 9781475976779
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Patricia Anne Dye’s in-depth study of Raja yoga inspired her writing and philanthropy, and her articles have appeared in numerous International Yoga Teachers’ Association publications. She is passionate about travel, gardening and esoteric studies. She lives in New Zealand and Greece, and has three grown sons and six grandchildren.

Dye is also the author of “The Soul – An Introduction,” “Soulpower Lost,” “Planet Mirth” and “Chronicles of the World Tree.”

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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New Book 'Of One Womb' Is Author G. Paul Lawrence’s Take on Race and Relations

Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) July 22, 2013 - "Of One Womb: The Essence of Two Families" (published by iUniverse) is the story of James Lee Trucker. The story opens in Louisiana and moves to the suburbs of Los Angeles. Twenty-five years after losing her son to unscrupulous in-laws, Dorothy receives a letter from her son, James Lee, informing her that he wants to meet her, and he would be in LA the next day. With an inter-racial marriage, Dorothy must determine if this man, her son, will be a positive influence on her family, or if his racist attitude will bring them all down.

According to Grigsby, "Of One Womb" addresses "mixed marriages in a way that is real for the reader. This book looks at mixed marriages in a pragmatic way. It scrutinizes many of the obstacles encountered by the participants. But in the end, love can conquer all."

An excerpt from "Of One Womb":

"I love you James Lee. I will always love you. But, I don’t like you. I don’t like you because you are a threat. A threat to the safety of your brother and sister, my children. I don’t like anything that threatens them or who they are to become!" Dorothy’s voice took on a hard edge again. "No! I take that back. I don’t like bigots! I don’t like bigots of any kind even if that bigot is my son."

"Of One Womb"
By G. Paul Lawrence
Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 208 pages | ISBN 9781475924718
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 208 pages | ISBN 9781475924701
E-Book | 208 pages | ISBN 9781475924725
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

G. Paul Lawrence earned a bachelor’s degree from Eastern New Mexico University. He is retired from the US Air Force, IBM and Marana USD. Lawrence is married and has two daughters. His blended family adds an additional three sons and a daughter.

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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Gail L. Black’s Personal Experiences Revealed in New Memoir

WESTFIELD, N.Y. (PRWEB) July 19, 2013 - "Asses and Angels: A Journey from Abuse to Achievement" (published by iUniverse) is the life story of Gail L. Black, a successful businesswoman who learned not only how to survive an abusive past, but to thrive in its wake.

Black, who produces much-lauded homemade fruit syrups on her working farm, has converted her tasty expertise into a flourishing business. Black’s farm and agri-tourism gift shop are nestled between a grape vineyard and the cliff edge of Lake Erie, located along the national scenic highway known as the Seaway Trail. It is to this picturesque setting that Black transports her readers before diving headlong into a tumultuous past.

An excerpt from the book "Asses and Angels":

"The scream I let out was piercing; it sliced the quiet, peaceful, liquor-induced, sleepy darkness into lightning bolts of wakeful reality. I was cold and wet with sweat. My eyes hurt from bulging open to search for reality, sanity and an escape from the terror of the nightmare."

An emotional account of surviving abuse, "Asses and Angels" is a compelling read.

"My book is an honest disclosure of suffering, pain, and challenge, and the strength and wisdom to overcome," explains Black. "It is interspersed with humor and makes the reader feel many emotions as they connect with my experiences in life in a gripping and graphic accounting of those struggles."

"Asses and Angels"
By Gail L. Black
Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 352 pages | ISBN 9781475940473
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 352 pages | ISBN 9781475940466
E-Book | 352 pages | ISBN 9781475940480
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Gail L. Black is an agri-tourism pioneer who owns a farm gift shop where she sells many varieties of homemade fruit syrups made by her from fruit she grows. An important voice among women in farming, she has prevailed in male-dominated business ventures, environmental battles, and against religious, physical, financial and political foes.

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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Grace Snow and Jack Wilde Turn Game into Fantasy Novel

MONUMENT, Colo. (PRWEB) July 19, 2013 - When Grace Snow met Jack Wilde in college, they were playing the role-playing game, Elements, that Wilde had shared with his friends. The two quickly realized the game’s potential for a novel adaptation. The result became, “Elements: Prism’s Edge” (published by iUniverse), the first in their Elements series.

“Some of the book characters are based off of characters created by players from the role-playing sessions we have done in the past, while others were created specifically for the role-plays by Jack,” says Snow. “They have a very real life of their own now as they have been tested and used so many times in real life during the games.”

“Elements” begins on the Elder’s Plane, a different plane of existence, where 15-year old Lily has been living as a princess in her mother’s castle. When her sister, Star, is murdered, Lily becomes the Light Element of Earth and crosses planes to the United States in 2021. There she must learn a new culture and Elemental laws. With the help of new friends such as Rayne the Water Element and Sara the Lightening Element, Lily uses her wit and skills to solve a series of murders in the hope of freeing the only person who can protect the Elements from the uprising dark forces. As the unchecked forces of evil grow stronger, it’s up to Lily to save her race and the world.

“Elements” brings all the excitement of Wilde’s original game with characters that have been carefully carved out. Snow says, “This book may be set in the future, but it has more to do with how teenagers have always felt; alone, lost, depressed and usually looking for their place in society.”

“Elements”
By Grace Snow and Jack Wilde
Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 364 pages | ISBN 9781475977240
Softcover | 6 x 9in | 364 pages | ISBN 9781475977257
E-Book | 364 pages | ISBN 9781475996494
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Authors

Originally from Amarillo, Texas, Grace Snow and Jack Wilde moved to Denver. Jack, the creator, is a veteran of the United States Air Force, while Grace enjoys writing and making new creations. Both enjoy spending time with their family and role-playing with others in the Elemental World. More information can be found at http://www.elementstheseries.com.

iUniverse, an Author Solutions, LLC. 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, Indiana, 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 Twitter.

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Author Robyn Tocker Releases ‘In A Cottage We Once Knew’

(PRWEB) July 19, 2013 Regina, Saskatchewan - In her new book, "In A Cottage We Once Knew" (Published by iUniverse), the first in the Ever After Tales series, author Robyn Tocker meshes together a fantastical setting with the modern day world and its problems. It tells the story of what it means to be a family, the start of a first love and finding one’s identity.

The book transports readers to the 1500's in Germany, where Snow White's children, Matilda and Eldric embark on an adventure filled with witches, kidnappers, dwarfs, foster homes, love, strength, courage and sacrifices. The story revolves around the lives of Matilda and Eldric and how their experiences and hardships shape their destiny.

Excerpt from “In A Cottage We Once Knew”

"Yes, but what about our real parents? What about our real mother and father? Don't you even wonder what they are like? Don’t you want to find them and maybe, just maybe, figure out where we come from? Don’t you miss them?" Eldric exclaimed, smacking his palm down on the varnished table.

"How can you miss something we never even had! I know where I come from El. I'm from here, with you and the dwarves. What more do you want?" Matilda shot back.

"I need the truth! I need the facts, the hard evidence we have been denied since we were found," Eldric explained.

Matilda slammed her fist on the counter, causing El to jump. She was usually the calmer twin, especially during an argument, but it seemed he had struck a nerve.

“In A Cottage We Once Knew”
By Robyn Tocker
Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5in | 212pages | ISBN 978-1-4697-3826-0
E-Book | 212 pages | ISBN 978-1-4697-3827-7
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Robyn Tocker has been writing since she turned 13 and has published three poems and two short stories. She plans to major in English and pursue a career in either publishing or broadcasting. Robyn lives with her parents in Regina, Saskatchewan.

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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James DeVries Presents New Novel, ‘Beyond Duty’

Salem, OR (PRWEB) July 19, 2013 - In his latest book, “Beyond Duty” (published by iUniverse), author James DeVries returns to his character Jeff Lacy, placing him in extraordinary circumstances and allowing his heroism to shine. “I hope,” DeVries says, “to show the general public that not all military and civilian assignments are safe and clean.”

Jeff Lacy has no particular or special skills, but the circumstances in which he finds himself encourage him to learn some. Jeff’s military and civilian assignments themselves are not so interesting, but due to an interesting situation, Jeff becomes a good friend of the department head at the COMSUBLANT Intelligence Department, who takes Jeff under his wing and uses him on special assignments.

Following Jeff’s retirement from the Navy, he ends up working for the CIA. Some of those interesting assignments are presented in this book.

“Beyond Duty”
By James DeVries
Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 334 pages | ISBN 9780595687497
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 334 pages | ISBN 9780595444755
E-Book | 334 pages | ISBN 9780595888023
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

James DeVries, USN, Ret., served 21 years with 10 years in submarine force, then time in special warfare as the operations officer of the beach jumper unit in Norfolk, Va.

DeVries’ retired years include working as an international field service engineer at Fluor Daniel and as a project manager for 16 years. He also owned and operated DeVries Electric in Porterville, Calif., and has worked at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., in the Unmanned Space Flight Program. He then went to work at Harris Corporation, as an international field service engineer, having worked in 19 countries. He finished his working days as the project manager for a new telecommunications system at the Los Angeles Police Department, working in downtown Los Angeles. He is also the author of “Escape to Korea,” “Deep Cover” and “Covert Operations.”

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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Eddie L. Barnes Launches New Marketing Campaign for Old West Gunfighter Novel

Horseshoe Bay, Texas (PRWEB) July 19, 2013 - Author Eddie L. Barnes, with the publication of his 2011 Western novel, “The Diary of a Gunfighter” (published by iUniverse), which is getting a revived marketing push in 2013, explores the traits and mores that make the Western genre what it is.

“The Diary of a Gunfighter” is the story of Simon James Sublette, a man deeply scarred by the Civil War. He sets out wandering the West looking for serenity and finds, instead, strife. He becomes the famous gunfighter known as “the Rhymer” because he speaks in rhyme when stressed. He builds a reputation as a hero to the defenseless and a demon to those who do evil.

An excerpt from “The Diary of a Gunfighter”:

“‘There are men who are vile and evil....and when they come....they must be eliminated….with the use of the gun. I have a Demon in me, Abigail....he comes when danger is near....he comes uncalled....and he has no fear. The Demon hates the ridicule of women and kids....cruelty for the color of a man’s skin....it’s something I can’t control....my blood quickens.... and I kill again. I just want good folks and me to be left alone....then, Abigail, I’m as gentle as a lamb.’ Simon smiled at Abigail. ‘But when the Demon is provoked....well then, that’s when I am what I am.’”

Barnes knows that his unique creation will appeal to readers. “Simon’s diary is written in verse,” he notes, “and his trait of speaking in rhymes will intrigue the reader.”

“The Diary of a Gunfighter”
By Eddie L. Barnes
Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 360 pages | ISBN 9781450294782
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 360 pages | ISBN 9781450294768
E-Book | ISBN 9781450294775
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Eddie L. Barnes grew up in the Texas Panhandle with a great interest and love of Westerns. Educated at West Texas State University, he is retired and lives in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. He always enjoys spinning a good tale. Barnes is also author of “The Bar-B-Que Circuit.”

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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John W. Gorski Takes Inspiration from Whitman and Dickinson

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) July 18, 2013 - For poet John W. Gorski, music, art and literature have been a saving grace. In “Blue Period in Seattle: Selected Poems (1991-2011)” (published by iUniverse), Gorski finds the physical beauty of everyday situations despite the negative aspects he has faced in his own life.

Of his poetry, Gorski says, “I have strong visual and auditory impressions of the cities and suburbs I’ve lived in. I have a wry, even dry sense of humor about some of the day to day situations I find myself in.” He believes his poetry is straightforward without being too facile.

An excerpt from “Blue Period in Seattle”:

“Umbrella of soft, rainy clouds
above Third avenue
as the clock strikes twelve times
this August Saturday of hypnotized minds.
All the drunken vagabonds
wear the clothes of young men
as they weave down the concrete
with a misty shoreline
in their sleepy, seasick eyes.”

“Blue Period in Seattle”
By John W. Gorski
Softcover | 5 x 8in | 92 pages | ISBN 9781462054169
E-Book | 92 pages | ISBN 9781462054176
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

John W. Gorski grew up in primarily in Maryland and Ohio. He has a B.A. in English from the University of Cincinnati. He has studied poetry writing at the University of Washington Extension and the Hugo House in Seattle. He has lived in Seattle since 1976. More information can be found at http://www.blueperiodinseattle.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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James H. Smith Pens Fun Algebra Workbook

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (PRWEB) July 18, 2013 CHESAPEAKE, Va. – For many young students, algebra is the bane of existence, posing problem upon problem and always ending with the infuriating phrase, “Solve for x.” James H. Smith spent his 32-year teaching career assisting students in mastering algebra. The supplementary activities used in his lesson plans serve as the foundation for his new activity workbook, “Algebra 1 Activities” (published by iUniverse).

“It is necessary for students to develop proficiency in mathematics to meet the challenges in today’s changing world as it relates to various careers,” states Smith. “As the world becomes more interdependent, students will face global competition. Being able to meet the challenge of change is inevitable; hence, this book has a great deal of activities to meet the students’ needs.”

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. eighth graders rank ninth in math with only seven percent of students reaching the advanced level in eighth grade math. Singapore and South Korea lead in eighth grade math with 47 percent reaching the advanced level. Smith hopes to encourage students to build strong algebraic foundations, which are prerequisites for proficiency in more advanced mathematics in the future high school and college years.

“Students should be able to demonstrate mastery of algebra skills and approach problem solving with more confidence.”

“Algebra 1 Activities”
By James H. Smith
Softcover | 8.25 x 11in | 262 pages | ISBN 9781469736952
E-Book | 262 pages | ISBN 9781469736969
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

James H. Smith received his B.S. degree in mathematics from Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Va. Later, he earned a master’s degree in mathematics education at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va. Since retiring from teaching, he continues to tutor students in all areas of mathematics. He currently lives in Virginia.

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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Evenell Sanders Turns Life’s Hardships into Poetry

(PRWEB) July 17, 2013 - NEWTON, Miss. - In her debut book of poetry and song, “My Life Experiences: From Having Cancer to Finding Out God Is the Answer—A Little Bit of It All” (published by iUniverse), Evenell Sanders hopes to bring comfort and hope to other people going through death and sickness.

Sander’s poetry comes from the hardships she faced. In one week, she lost her father and then her brother, and the following year, she went through a second divorce. In 2006, she was diagnosed with lung cancer. Sanders kept her hope and faith by praying and reading the Bible.

An excerpt from the poem, “Let Me Tell You”:

“Let me tell you how good Jesus has been to me.

He picked me up out of the lost and found.
He healed me when I was sick and down.
He turned my life clean around

He blessed me in the nick of time and restored my life with peace of mind.”

“The book is something everyone can relate to,” says Sanders, “and it can help them if they take heed to it not to make the same mistakes I’ve made.”

“My Life Experiences”
By Evenell Sanders
Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 176 pages | ISBN 9781475995183
Softcover | 6 x 9in | 176 pages | ISBN 9781475995176
E-Book | 176 pages | ISBN 9781475995190
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Evenell Sanders was born in Chicago. She has been married twice and has three grown children and six grandchildren. She currently lives in Mississippi.

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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Author Lola Albion Publishes Her Adventures in New Book, ‘Working My Way through Retirement’

BRISBANE, Australia (PRWEB) July 17, 2013 - In “Working My Way through Retirement: E-Mails from Afar” (published by iUniverse) author Lola Albion recounts the many surprising and totally unexpected experiences that awaited her in places all over the world: places as far apart as a remote Aboriginal community in northern Australia to the more exotic lands of the Middle East.

Albion, who is retired, writes with joy and candor as she details her travels, giving inspiration to anyone who wishes to live a rich and exciting retirement.

“This book is particularly relevant to today’s society not only for those who have retired or who face retirement but for anyone who has a taste for adventure and is not afraid of life,” states Albion. “Age need not be a barrier.”

An excerpt from “Working My Way through Retirement”:

Since last putting pen to paper I have been bitten rather badly by a very strong-jawed dog. I usually carry a stick when I go out walking along the creek but since I was about to turn the corner into my street I had just thrown it away. There's a house near the corner with three yellowish dogs that run out barking and woofing when you go past but who then putter off inside the yard having had their say. However, this particular morning the three yellowish dogs cantered out and did their usual act and were swaggering back inside with a satisfied air when from somewhere in the back yard a bigger black and white dog roared out and raced straight at me and clamped a vice around my ankles - blood and puncture marks everywhere … but when it heard my voice it gave a satisfied growl and raced back to the previously mentioned trio who were now standing looking at me in a very interested manner and looking at their new-found black and white hero with great respect. You could almost see him dusting off his paws and saying to them, "That's how you do it chaps."

“Working My Way through Retirement”
By Lola Albion
Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 244 pages | ISBN 978-1-4759-3421-2
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 244 pages | ISBN 978-1-4759-3420-5
E-Book | 244 pages | ISBN 978-1-4759-3422-9
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Lola Albion is free spirited and adventurous and spent most of her life as an educational consultant. At heart though, she is a writer and is now happy that she can spend more time writing post-retirement. She lives in Brisbane, Australia, and has three grown children.

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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Mitchell Frogge Tells Both Outcomes of Life and Death

Hendersonville, TN (PRWEB) July 17, 2013 - Nobel Prize winner Brian Field’s life hangs by a thread. The lone survivor of a shootout at the Nobel Prize ceremony, Brian’s life suddenly causes time to split off into two dimensions, one where he lives and the other where he dies. Both storylines are brought to life in Mitchell Frogge’s 2000 novel, “The Physicist” (published by iUniverse), which is getting a revived marketing campaign in 2013.

“It started with a single idea about the smartest man in the world who developed graviton detection equipment,” explains Frogge. “From there I imagined what would happen to the world if he lived and what would happen if he died.”

In one reality, Brian lives on and is rushed back to the United States, where he is held prisoner and forced to work on new technology for the military. After two years, he escapes and goes on to found Field Corporation. He uses his technology to fight terrorism and prepare for World War III, which is now inevitable.

In the second reality, Brian dies, and his research goes to his wife, Sandy. She soon discovers that World War III is coming, and unless she follows Brian’s instructions, no one will be left alive. She starts a colony in northern Canada to save humanity using Brian’s greatest secret, but the world’s survival isn’t promised, not even with all of Brian’s research.

“I was not able to decide which story line to follow so I followed both story lines to their completion,” Frogge says, “It is original in its approach to telling the story. The characters are interesting and while driven by events, they also drive events. In spite of the obstacles they must overcome they still maintain their humanity and strive to better humanity.”

“The Physicist”
By Mitchell Frogge
Softcover | 6 x 9in | 276 pages | ISBN 9780595121557
E-Book | 276 pages | ISBN 9781469708140
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Mitchell Frogge is a former U.S. Air Force Captain. He earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Science from Ball State University in 1981 and his Masters of Science in Physics from East Texas State University in 1995. He works for Vanderbilt University as a health data analyst. His other books include “The Pitcher,” “The Seventh Plague Vessel” and “A Little Bit of Everything About XSL.”

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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