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Race Day Blues, Book 1, Hawaiian Critter Heritage Collection
Race Day Blues Book 1, Hawaiian Heritage Critter Collection Book by Mandie Schrader Steve is a centipede who loves to run. He takes pride in his trophies and outrageous speed, but his feet have been so sore he doesn't feel like participating in the Big Race. Can his sister Sarah help him get his groove back? * * * … [Read More...]
“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…
“Two Ghostly Tails” A brother and sister adventure by Sumi Fyhrie
CHILDREN’S | AGE: 3+ Brother and Sister do not get along. Brother likes to dig holes in the yard and drool; Sister likes to preen herself on a pink pillow and sleep. When a midnight intruder disrupts their life, the unlikely duo must put aside their differences and protect home and family from the unwelcome…