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Peaks at the Edge of the World ~ Finding the Light
Peaks at the Edge of the World: Finding the Light (The Peaks Saga, Book 1) [UPDATED AND REVISED 2018] On the distant planet of Terres, far in the future, a young boy, Jael, finds his family being torn apart by dark forces of the Galactic System. Raised by his mother, and older siblings, who believe…
CELEBRATE White Chair Day DAY! August 28, 2018
CELEBRATE WHITE CHAIR DAY. When you think of Summer, your mind probably conjures up images of weddings, sunshine and Bar-b-ques — but I bet you NEVER thought of White Chair Days. Now, there’s a name to all those brain freezes and mouth mis-haps AND to celebrate these odd times, we’ve created a special day —…
Press Release: Embrace the Humor of Mid-Life Revealed in White Chair Day
How to Embrace the Humor of Mid-Life Revealed in White Chair Day, New Release from First Steps Publishing Joni Jesme’s debut book uncovers the humor behind growing older and the need to embrace the journey into mid-life and beyond with a smile. Stemming from a green trash can lid verbally mistaken as a white chair,…
Joni Jesme Interview with Diana Pierce
OMG! I’m Having a White Chair Day by Joni Jesme Watch podcast interview of Joni Jesme on “What’s Next with Diana Pierce” Joni Jesme’s debut book uncovers the humor behind growing older and the need to embrace the journey into mid-life and beyond with a smile. Stemming from a green trash can lid verbally mistaken…
“White Chair Day” by Joni Jesme
OMG! I’m Having a White Chair Day 0r Mouth and Brain Take a Vacation A funny thing happened on my way to growing older. I came into my White Chair Days. One enters into the White Chair Day zone only after an amusing and sometimes painful voyage through life’s milestones. However, if you can appreciate…
When Mountains Don’t Move by Diana Weinberger
When Mountains Don’t Move ~ A True Story of Faith Under Fire FOREWORD by Mark Hubbell, Northwest Area Director, Prison Fellowship – – – Betrayal, the barrel of a gun, and a jail cell. A true story fraught with drama, wrapped in humor, and filled with the miraculous intervention of God. Because she refused to testify against her…
Novel Ideas Lead to Sales, Oregon Authors, News Times
Leslie Compton, along with Steve Griffiths and Steve Arndt are highlighted in the Community Section of the News Times, September 15, 2017 during the Literacy Fair at the Lincoln City Cultural Center (September 9) Online Source (Accessed 9-19-17): “Novel ideas lead to book sales”, News Times, Tuesday, Sept 19, 2017 https://newportnewstimes.com/article/novel-ideas-lead-to-book-sales
PRESS RELEASE: NAM, The Story of a Generation (Vietnam) by Mel Smith
| PRESS RELEASE | Nam the novel, Story of the Vietnam Generation NOVELIST MEL SMITH GIVES READERS A “FULL DOSE” OF THE VIETNAM WAR EXPERIENCE IN NAM, THE Story of a Generation GLENEDEN BEACH, Ore., Aug 9, 2017 — At one point in Mel Smith’s novel Nam, The Story of a Generation, Vietnam War veterans…
“Surviving ‘Uncle Hitler'” by Dorothea Wollin Null
Surviving ‘Uncle Hitler’ ~ Journey of a German Girl “Many people bury their memories so they don’t have to deal with the pain. For whatever reason, my mother buried hers. I was hard-pressed to get any stories from her. She was not one who shared easily. However, one night was different. It was many years…
Leslie Compton Author Interview on JPR, Jefferson Public Radio
Radio Interview with Leslie Compton, Author of “Dearest Minnie, a sailor’s story” on August 10, 2017 on JPR (Jefferson Public Radio, Oregon) by Geoffrey Riley, News Director and Jefferson Exchange Host. In 1906, Teddy Roosevelt ordered a large fleet of US warships to circumnavigate the globe. The fleet, painted white as a symbol of peace,…
“Hunting for Bear ~ Let’s Play Hide and Seek” by Sumi Fyhrie
CHILDREN’S | AGE: 3-8 Bear loves to play Hide and Seek. While Adam is counting. Bear says “Don’t peek.” Adam looks in a forest of tall, green trees. “Woof, woof,” says Bear. “He can’t see me.” Adam explores Bear’s cave that is dark and small. “Woof, woof,” said Bear. “Why are their bats on the…