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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