CeCe Gowdie. Historian, rational, scorns the paranormal. When her boss
orders her to convert her Welsh castle tours to ghost walks, she thinks
that’s the worst that can happen. It is, until one midnight in the
castle tower she meets Patrick—handsome, passionate, dead since
1761.
Patrick O’Loinsigh. Bastard son of an earl, brought from Ireland only
to be murdered by his half-brother. The moment Patrick sees CeCe he claims
her as his own, a claim neither of them understands but can’t
resist.
CeCe’s body won’t survive loving a ghost, but losing him will
tear her heart to pieces. Patrick can’t bear watching CeCe die by
inches, but releasing her will hurl him back to a hellish half-life without
her. Is there hope in the prophecy of an ancient Irish seer? The spells of
Welsh witches? Or is the alchemy of love enough to bridge time and defeat
death?
About the Author
Annie R McEwen has lived in six countries and under every roof from a
canvas tent to a Georgian Era manor house. A career historian, she’s
driven herself to work in everything from a donkey cart to a vintage
Peugeot. For her, it feels perfectly natural to create stories of desperate
love and powerful secrets in faraway times and places.
The parents and grandparents of William Rocky Brown, 3rd, who raised him,
had roots in the southern USA. Along with that Southern upbringing came the
ability to turn everyday activities or things of nature into wise sayings.
His mother and grandmother had old down-home sayings that took him a while
to understand. After talking to others, he realized he wasn’t alone in
this beautiful experience growing up, so he compiled the wise sayings in his
book, 800 Sayings by Old Folks Who Raised Us.
The wise sayings—to be passed down from generation to
generation—in this book are pearls of wisdom that relate to the past
generations, while the present and future generations may take time to
understand, just as Brown experienced. It creates good family fun and
memories. It can also be used in the form of an intergenerational family
game.
About the Author
The Honorable Reverend Dr. William Lewis Rocky Brown, 3rd, was born and
raised in Chester, PA. He has three daughters and three grandchildren. Dr.
Brown received his Bachelor’s from Cheyney University, his
Master’s from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate
from Jameson Christian College. He studied at the MLK Jr. Center in Atlanta
and the University of the Virgin Islands and completed The F.B.I. and D.E.A.
Citizens Academies.
Dr. Brown is an ordained 45-year Baptist Minister now serving at the
Bethany Baptist Church in Chester, creator and host of Saturday Night Live
Prayer & Praise Weekly Service, and a Master Police Chaplain. He’s
also the author of “800 Sayings By Old Folks Who Raised Us” and
The 3N1: A Trilogy Of Spiritually Filled Motivational Messages”. He
has a weekly column in Scoop USA and a daily Blog on his website:
www.yourspiritualmotivation.com. In the 80s and 90s, he traveled around the
country, motivating youngsters to stay in school and to say no to drugs and
violence, using the art of Rap. Thus, he was affectionately known as the
“Rappin Rev.” He is a former elected member of the City Council
of Chester. He was also elected twice as Chester City Controller and was
elected in 2021 as a Pennsylvania State Constable.
Dr. Brown has been involved in numerous community and civic organizations.
He is a Prince Hall 33-degree Mason, Past Master, Grand Chaplain Emeritus,
Past Grand Worthy Patron, and an Elks and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity member.
He has received over 200 awards and commendations.
Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Short Stories
Date Published: May 7, 2024
Spine-tingling
Breathtaking
Mind-blowing
Experience these powerful new voices—vivid, visceral, and
visionary—as they explore uncharted worlds and reveal unlimited
possibilities.
Open the Writers of the Future and be carried away by stories—and
illustrations—that will make you think, make you laugh, and make you
see the world in ways you never imagined.
Twelve captivating tales from the best new writers of the year as selected
by Writers of the Future Contest judges accompanied by three more from L.
Ron Hubbard, Nancy Kress, S.M. Stirling. Each is accompanied by a full-color
illustration.
Plus Bonus Art and Writing Tips from Gregory Benford, Bob Eggleton,
L. Ron Hubbard, Dean Wesley Smith
“When her owner goes missing, a digital housecat must become more
than simulation to find her dearest companion through the virtual
world.—“The Edge of Where My Light Is Cast” by Sky
McKinnon, art by Carina Zhang
No one came to his brother’s funeral. Not even the spirits.
Étienne knew it was his fault.—“Son, Spirit, Snake”
by Jack Nash, art by Pedro N.
Man overboard is a nightmare scenario for any sailor, but Lieutenant Susan
Guidry is also running out of air—and the nearest help is light years
away.—“Nonzero” by Tom Vandermolen, art by Jennifer
Mellen
Mac wanted to invent a cocktail to burn itself upon the pages of
history—but this one had some unexpected side
effects.—“The Last Drop” by L. Ron Hubbard and L. Sprague
de Camp, art by Chris Arias
Dementia has landed Dan Kennedy in Graydon Manor, and what’s left of
his life ahead seems dismal, but a pair of impossible visitors bring
unexpected hope.—“The Imagalisk” by Galen Westlake, art by
Arthur Haywood
When a teenage swamp witch fears her mama will be killed, she utilizes her
wits and the magic of the bayou—no matter the cost to her own
soul.—“Life and Death and Love in the Bayou” by Stephannie
Tallent, art by Ashley Cassaday
Our exodus family awoke on the new world—a paradise inexplicably
teeming with Earth life, the Promise fulfilled. But 154 of us are
missing.…—“Five Days Until Sunset” by Lance
Robinson, art by Steve Bentley
Spirits were supposed to lurk beneath the Lake of Death, hungry and patient
and hostile to all life.—“Shaman Dreams” by S.M. Stirling,
art by Dan dos Santos
A new app lets users see through the eyes of any human in history, but
it’s not long before the secrets of the past catch up with the
present.—“The Wall Isn’t a Circle” by Rosalyn
Robilliard, art by Guelly Rivera
In the shadows of Teddy Roosevelt’s wendigo hunt, a Native American
boy resolves to turn the tables on his captors, setting his sights on the
ultimate prey—America’s Great
Chief.—“Da-ko-ta” by Amir Agoora, art by Connor
Chamberlain
When squids from outer space take over, a punk-rock P.I. must crawl out of
her own miserable existence to find her client’s daughter—and
maybe a way out.—“Squiddy” by John Eric Schleicher, art by
Tyler Vail
Another outbreak? This time it’s a virus with an eighty percent
infection rate that affects personality changes …
permanently.—“Halo” by Nancy Kress, art by Lucas
Durham
Planet K2-18b is almost dead, humanity is enslaved, and it’s
Rickard’s fault. Now in his twilight years, he’d give an arm and
a leg for redemption. Literally.—“Ashes to Ashes, Blood to
Carbonfiber” by James Davies, art by May Zheng
What if magic could undo the unthinkable, and undo Death itself? Would you
use it no matter the cost? What would you sacrifice for
love?—“Summer of Thirty Years” by Lisa Silverthorne, art
by Gigi Hooper
Joe is a prospector tasked with exploring the cosmos on behalf of an
all-powerful government. Breadna is a toaster. There have been weirder love
stories, but that’s unlikely.—“Butter Side Down” by
Kal M, art by Selena Meraki
L. Ron Hubbard, Nancy Kress, S. M. Stirling, Gregory Benford, Bob Eggleton,
Dean Amir Agoora, James Davies, Kal M, Sky McKinnon, Jack Nash, Rosalyn
Robilliard, Lance Robinson, John Eric Schleicher, Lisa Silverthorne,
Stephannie Tallent, Tom Vandermolen, and Galen Westlake.
Illustrators: Dan dos Santos, Ashley Cassaday, Gigi Hooper, Jennifer
Mellen, Pedro Nascimento, Steve Bentley, Connor Chamberlain, Selena Meraki,
Guelly Rivera, Tyler Vail, Carina Zhang, May Zheng, Lucas Durham, and Chris
Arias.
The Ultimate Entrepreneur’s Guide to Mitigating Risks When Starting
or Growing a Business
Business Nonfiction / Self-Help
Date Published: May 7, 2024
Publisher: ForbesBooks
Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Potential!
In the realm of entrepreneurial endeavors, where the brilliance of
innovative ideas holds the potential to reshape markets and industries, the
shadow of risk often looms over visionary business pursuits. This often
discourages numerous promising entrepreneurs from pursuing their dreams or
it leaves them seeking grants or external funding to mitigate risks
associated with launching a new business venture.
But what if entrepreneurs could systematically diminish that risk, paving a
clearer path to success and even securing the trust of banks or investors?
In Zero Risk Startup, Paulo Andrez, a serial entrepreneur and angel
investor, offers an invaluable masterclass to help mitigate key
entrepreneurial risks, providing more than one hundred concrete tips and
tools to empower you to start or grow your business with virtually zero
risk.
This transformative manual is far from being a mere compendium of
theoretical insights. It's a reservoir of practical wisdom that you can put
into action, whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or a first-timer.
In this informative read, you’ll learn about
determining whether or not to start a business
identifying and mitigating the risks of your business with Zero Risk
Startup methodology (MEFLO)
increasing chances to get external funding from accelerators, angel
investors
venture capitalists, or banks, and leveraging cutting-edge artificial
intelligence technologies for risk mitigation.
Every page is infused with real stories and tips from all over the world,
clearly laid-out strategies, and profound insights aimed at bolstering your
venture against the unpredictable tides of the business landscape.
Zero Risk Startup is more than just a guidebook; it guides you through the
initial steps of minimizing every conceivable risk for your future business,
including reducing capital requirements to launch it.
Whether you're a budding founder stepping into the unknown with a
revolutionary idea or a seasoned innovator striving to elevate your venture
to the next level, Zero Risk Startup serves as your strategic ally. It's
your practical companion to transform visionary ideas into realities,
navigating through the array of risks facing your business project,
systematically eliminating them one-by-one.
About the Author
Paulo Andrez is an angel investor, serial entrepreneur, international
expert in entrepreneurship and innovation, business development, scaling up
and risk mitigation.
He is the author of the Amazon bestseller "Zero Risk Startup",
published by Forbes in May 2024.
He owns a significant portfolio of investments in startup and scale up
companies. As an angel investor, he received the award “Best European
Angel Investment” in 2012 as one of his investments (United Resins)
reached 24.5 million euros in revenues within the first year of operations.
One of his early-stage investments (Sword Health) became unicorn in
2022.
In 2000, he played a pivotal role as one of the key shareholders in
Novabase's IPO on Euronext.
Paulo is a founder of Entrepreneurship Agency DNA Cascais, which supported
more than 500 startups. Paulo was appointed President Emeritus EBAN,
European Business Angel Network, after serving as President until
2014.
He has a background as serial entrepreneur and is frequently invited as
speaker worldwide, guest lecturer and expert in innovation, entrepreneurship
and early stage investment. Since 2012, Paulo has been holding a series of
workshops on the topic of new ventures risk mitigation: Zero Risk
Startup.
It is 741. Only one thing stands between Charles the Hammer and the
throne—he's dying. Despite his best efforts, the only thing to reign
after Charles's death is chaos. Son battles son, Christianity battles
paganism, and Charles's daughter flees his court for an enemy's love.
Based on a true story, Anvil of God is a whirlwind of love, honor,
sacrifice, and betrayal that follows a bereaved family's relentless quest
for power and destiny.
About the Author
After a 25-year career working as a press secretary on Capitol Hill,
writing a weekly column for a daily newspaper, and managing crisis and
public affairs for many of the largest American corporations and
institutions, J. Boyce Gleason began writing historical fiction to satisfy
his passion for storytelling.
His first novel ANVIL OF GOD, Book One of the Carolingian Chronicles
received a starred review from Publishers Weekly, was named Historical
Fiction Book of the Year by the Independent Publishers Awards and
Mainstream/Literary e-Book of the Year by Writers Digest Magazine. The
sequels (Wheel of the Fates & Crown of a King) both received 4.5 ratings
or better on Amazon.
With an AB in history from Dartmouth College, Gleason brings a strong
understanding of the events that shaped history. He says he writes
historical fiction to discover “why.” He and his wife live in
Virginia.
This short story is about Nathan's adventures during a 5th grade science
field trip to the Sunbrook Forest National Park. Nathan is familiar with the
park because he and his sister Iris has visited the park before with the
encouragement of their mom. Nathan overcomes some anxieties of not liking
the subject science, having to buddy with the 5th grade bully, and worrying
about other 5th graders, teachers and volunteers might see Gob the gnome and
cause problems for Gob and the park. By the end of the science fieldtrip
Nathan has built a level of confidence that he could make the best science
presentation in his classroom and together with the 5th grade bully develop
a monthly 'Clean the Park' project where he and his classmates join to clean
up the forest. a mother wanting her children to enjoy the outdoors. Nathan
meets an interesting park ranger who later become very instrumental in his
interest in science, the environment and his future career plan after high
school.
Since the 1400s, folklore has described gnomes as guardians of treasure and
the protectors of Earth. Gnomes represents stability, growth, and good luck.
This is the third book of the six-book series about Gob the gnome. The six
books in this series all revolve around a gnome, the protector of a local
forest, who becomes friends with Nathan and Iris and helps to educate them
on the importance of caring for the environment.
About the Author
Marilyn Slaughter is an educator with experience teaching second through
fifth grades, middle school science, and social studies. She now spends time
authoring books for children and adults for engagement, learning, and
entertainment. Marilyn’s first six books are a set with the theme of
children, with their families enjoying the outdoors; and with teachers and
classmates learning about the environment. The children are introduced to a
magical and mythical being in the forest and they work to save the local
forest. Her goal is to provide a fun read with an entertaining way for
children to learn about science.
