Slings and Arrows by Julie Elizabeth Powell

This story was so powerful and wrought with many emotions and conflicting beliefs. It is about a mother who struggles through losing her two year old baby to brain damage that destroys the brain and deforms the vessel to create a non-response child. She is a shell of a human being, who is encased in a vessel that no longer functions without medical supervision. She is vaguely aware of her environment and stimulus does not awake her from her vegetative state. The mother's heart is breaking, with the many decisions that have to be made, the guilt, the anguish, and the emotional roller coaster of experiencing moments of sanity to insanity as each event the daughter may or may not live through a cardiac arrest or an infection tugged at this reader's heart.

This author has taken a plot of a person’s life's storm and wrote with an such intensity a sincere in-depth compassionate story that touches an individual soul to empathize with the mother and her personal battle of giving birth to a beautiful girl, losing her to an illness, struggle through her recuperating but not recuperating, and the incidents of life and death, and the agony of losing her for the final time at the young age of two and then again at 19. This story is very emotional and poetic as the writer describes the journey through the darkness and expressing the mother’s deep pain trying to release the anguish and sharing to heal and help others who not fully acknowledging the tragedy of living in this distraught mother’s shoes, may find solace in reading this inspirational and heart wrenching story.

The story explains the many decisions involved from placing her in a medical home that can take care of her needs on a 24 hours basis and the overwhelming guilt that a mother is in one way abandoning her child but at the same time is a warrior. Accepting this was in the best interest of the daughter. As well as the other responsibilities any parent of a disabled child may have to encounter to give their daughters or sons the rights they deserve, even against difficult circumstances.

 This author has written a powerful description of the seven stages of grief, with her heart and thoughts to help others heal through their darkness and share an inspiring journey through the birth, life and losing a child at a young age of 19, this book could be utilized as a therapeutic method of helping others through the seven stages of grief and give hope to parents in similar situations. This book should be read first and then the amazing one titled Gone, which is based on this powerful catalyst and is phenomenal with a supernatural plot of this mother pondering where her beautiful teenager daughter will go (… in the afterlife…), first when she suffer s through the first event at the young age of two, the in-between years and the concluding of her precious life at 19.

It is a reality and fantasy tale that is magical and full of mystery that inspires one to open their minds to the possibility of "what if's". This is an upcoming author that has amazing insight in herself and is able to express it in a unique writing style creative, honest and refreshing and invites readers to read her other fantasy stories, all in one way or another awakens a reader's mind, heart and soul to the wonders and the unknowns of life and the journey we all travel called life. And what destiny has in store for us and will we be as courageous as this non-fictional mother was in opening her world for all to learn from, strengthen by and entertained by. Here is the author's Amazon Link and you can Google her name Julie Elizabeth Powell and see more remarkable works by this talented author and mother. http://www.amazon.com/Slings-Arrows-Omnibus-Edition-ebook/dp/B007OA1S3M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1341110530&sr=8-1&keywords=Slings+%26+Arrows+%2FGone+Omnibus http://www.amazon.co.uk/Slings-Arrows-ebook/dp/B005MAWNFI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1341158743&sr=8-3 http://www.lulu.com/shop/julie-elizabeth-powell/slings-arrows/paperback/product-4141621.html

MomNapped by Ramon Ballard

Sara at a young age was introduced to her future destiny earlier than planned and meet all sorts of supernatural creatures and friends who will assist her to adapted to the new kingdom and rescue her mother from the clutches of the evil aunts. This is an unique blend of many masterpieces, and authors, such as Mark Twain and others with a genius humorous creative plot of a young girl's journey to achieve her destiny, skills and help her mature into the reigning ruler she was meant to be along the way she meets very interesting characters.

It is filled with humor, different characters, accents and humorous references that present this reader with a good belly laugh and a roaring good time reading this quaint story.

The author has taken many elements of the literary world and creates a Pixar creation about a story of another kingdom and added his special touch and created an imaginary world of royalty, good vs. evil and life’s lessons all in an entertaining little package, an awesome story for all ages

This story is an amazing tapestry of creative imagination that introduces the reader to many literacy authors and masterpieces from Mark Twain, others and to the new entertainment of the 21st century, the some of the Pixar creativity of the Disney Movies; It has adventures, colorful characters and lessons to be shared with all. Sara and her new found friends cooperate together and scheme to freed her mother and bring the kingdom back to its former glory.

Highly recommend this unique story to be enjoyed as a family or just alone with a favorite snack and get ready for a potent time teleporting to another kingdom and share in the adventures of Sara and her friends bringing transformation to the future kingdom.

http://www.amazon.com/MOMNAPPED-ebook/dp/B007I5M0BC/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1343414566&sr=1-3

Ezekiel Watch by Chris Hambleton

Is a thorough examination of the Chapter of Ezekiel verses 36-39, and other chapters and verses of the Holy Bible exploring the prophecies behind the End of Times.  He dissects each passage down and selects valid evidence of probability of how the predictions of 2000 years ago could agree with the history of the evolution of the world from the past to the present, the 21st century.  The gospel from God and the apostles could be a distorted myth or a concise warning for all to open their eyes, ears and hearts and listen to the whispers and be aware of the signs of the times as a the beginning of birth pangs contradicting. 

From 2000 plus to the present years; The Holy Bible has been like a timeline, showing the course of all the disasters and wars that have invaded the Middle East to across the seas to Europe and America.  He discusses about the insane leaders who rose to power only mission was to execute the Jewish and other what they deem inferior people.   He also speaks of the history of the promise/covenant with Abraham. Isaac and Jacob of Israel from the Almighty of protecting Israel and her children, the gathering of all the Jewish children from around the world to bring them home once again with the creation of a new statehood, Israel in 1948.  God speaks of his love yet his aberrance for the disobedience of the wayward children and the murderers of innocent souls, and justice will be His vengeance.

The author is knowledgeable and discusses the possible outcome of the End of times; starting with countries and nation could be leading the fighting over the land and resources between the nations.  The discovery of a new energy source off the coast and the dying kingdom of Russia who  appears to be a strong front but decaying from the inside to the outside, they destroyed all future heirs by massive abortion and may plan an attack to seized Israel for their own agenda and gain power with all of her foes. Describing the past weaponry as the future weaponry and the strategic approach of how the foes will barge into their enemies lands and try to overtake them using supernatural or nuclear ammunition. The Almighty will protect His children but they will be a loss of millions of lives if His children do not respect the covenant of walking in His commandments. 

This book is written in a logical approach and shows many ways of the crumbling of the Americas and European nations, financially, and spiritual with anti-Semitism and radical Islam rising around the world as the Muslim population is growing by leaps and bounds and cursing the Christians, the terrorism and they pledge to want to push the residents of Israel in the seas are all harbingers of the present timeline.

This was a serious book yet it is written with compassion and as an alert to be prepare just in case of the prophesy coming true.  He also added another element this reader has not thought about; the fallen angels could be disguised as aliens to manipulative the sleeping sheep into believing that Jesus Christ is the enemy.  Watch for false prophets and do not believe everything one preaching.  Remember America is titled the Second Israel and she may be under the watchful eye of the Almighty and He may persecute her if the people do not turn from their wicked ways. 

In 2001, the revival was beginning, but then people became distracted by the political and patriotism   of the country and ignored the call for repentance. This author is concern and has written fiction and religion books to let the people understand there is still time to be prepared;

This book is for the believer and the non-believer, it should be utilized as a reference and manual to be stored in a safe place with break glass in case of emergency because you never know; messengers are sent from everywhere and this one and his thorough investigation may be one to listen to; He is not writing based on his research but adds in other worldly scholars who are also dedicated to break the codes and alert the masses to be ready for this may be the last or our children's generation to savor the earth's glory and praise the Creator.

Chris Hambleton can be found on Amazon and Goodreads.com and has his own website; Goggle his name 

or Ezekiel Watch and you may open a portal that will change your life.

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Buzz Words by Doug Lucas

GMTA  Publishing has a new release out on May 30th called "Buzz Words" by Doug Lucas. It's something of a sequel to "Forgotten" a veteran's story about surviving in a foreign land and the adventures of their daily experiences fighting the enemies and keeping heart as everything is becoming chaotic, not knowing if they will survive another day. 

The Man In The Mountain by Doug Lucas

"THE MAN IN THE MOUNTAIN" BY DOUG LUCAS

The Man in the Mountain by Doug Lucas was more than I thought it would be; I was highly surprised delighted and immensely enjoyed this story. It is not the typical DEA story about a safe house, a witness and the agents assigned to protect her. It goes into depth using literary references relating to real and not famous authors and describes the trials each character experiences when in a sticky predicament and how they tapped into their reminisces about what this or that favourite author would have done in a tricky situation. It is full with adventure, "what if" good guys vs. bad guys and a wild chase across rocky terrain and dangerous water paths. The mysterious stranger that comes to the rescue from his mountain hideout and the strategic plotting to hunt the prey or captive the hunters keeps the reader turning the pages to see what will happen next.

This story was written to relate to the author and reader in each of us. The bonus is when each character adores or mocks the author he is thinking of expressing real life experiences or they are overzealous with their details of the truth; the agents expressed their appreciation or sarcasm with colorful language as they experienced being trek, shot at and chase and cornered like in a cat and mouse game; then they switched the game and the fun really begins. The literacy references are an added humor which this in itself is a treat of surprises and worth the time to read this story.

This story to this reader was a delicious tapestry of a plot of warm, sensual witty and clever characters who are full of common sense and knowledge to get away from their predators since the chase is on to kill the witness and agents protecting her and leave no evidence.

It is done with a flair of style that is thrilling, yet this author has a clever sense of humor and incorporates secret ingredients in the story; the jive at self and others; the details of the elegant hide-out with the beautiful scenery and the talents of each character is highlighted which creates a memorable tale. The conflict between agent and witness is a typical women cat fight that changes over time, hints of romance in the air too makes this a women's heart throb. As the adventure and masculine approach to live another day and escape their foes is a male's tonic.

As one is reading you are taking away absorbed into the plot and can imagine being one of the character; running and hiding; scoping out the landscape and thinking will this be the last breath taken. It goes behind the scenes of the conviction of the bad guys the trial and their weaknesses and how each one adjusts or is eliminated to the wind storm of their fateful destiny. It explores human nature and how individuals react when the desperate moment arrives and they face uncertainty.

It has it heroes and its villains and excitement. The human toil the good as well as the bad guys experience and the fight against the odds to achieve the possibility of living until their dying breath, desiring to enjoy just one more day is a teaser in their lives and with the literacy references this story makes this choice a stimulating read and I am becoming a fast fan of this writer.

There are other stories out there by this author and hopefully others in the works because this writing is like dipping into a refreshing mountain brook and relishing coming to the top and enjoy the sunshine of a beautiful day, mysterious and full of wonderment.

From the author' "Every time he tried to crawl closer to the tree line, Jorge and company made fear and the desire to grow older even more significant in his decision to stay right where he was. But he had decided that when he was down to ten rounds, he was going to try and shoot his way to safety. It would be an all or nothing effort, he damn well didn't intend to go gently into that good night, he intended to "Rage, rage against the dying of the light" as his favourite poem from Dylan Thomas read".

This reader also read the first book; Conversations with a Dead Man and they are like night and day; many hidden talents are rare to find but this one author seems to be able to change genre and still delight the readers. Highly recommend this author for readers looking for a rare undiscovered treasure and action packed stories that touch the soul then go be curious and Google for the Amazon page for this writer and see for yourself.

The Last Chance by Ramon Ballard

The events that we, as the older generation have heard or learned should be written as a realistic tale. A true author’s job is to create a concise timeline when writing historical fiction. This author has accomplished that with a genius plot. A fictional autobiography of a 115 year old humble man with a playful personality as he tells his life story to a reporter in a nursing home. This reader is reminiscent of old-fashioned lemonade and sitting on a swing under a tree, reading or sharing this story with others. Escape into the details of the past and the beginnings of technology. Look through this author’s crystal ball into history. We all need to remember when our legacy started. The inventors and their ideas. This author has opened that portal through his eyes. The Last Chance is honest, detailed and filled with charming light humor what more can you ask for. I highly recommend this book to refresh memories and take a ride into the past.

http://www.amazon.com/THE-LAST-CHANCE-ebook/dp/B0058PRMS0

"I wish you happiness, may you never sing the blues. I hope your dreams do nothing but come true. And may you have success in everything you do. I wish you rainbows and comfort through the night. Through the years may any decisions you make be right. I wish you peace  and sunshine from above.  I wish you happiness, but mostly I wish you love."

These haunting words of a poem is one of many from A Piece of My Heart by Ramon Ballard

This beautiful poem of sentimental language is a touching piece.  It is one of the many that is written in a short precious gem published by Ramon Ballard.  There are times when a reader opens a book and it meets the soul’s thirst and satisfied it’s nourishment, this one is like that for this reader.  I am not over stating, I am just being honest.  

There are days when the sunshine cannot be found, you look high and low and the darkness seems to coming closer and suffocating you, then a lovely surprise comes your way such as this and other masterpieces written by a deep, knowledgeable author who has unlock the secrets of the heart to touch one's soul, be it with words of comfort, sorrow or joy

What I have review of this book, the poetic style gem is a keepsake and should be used as a  reminder that hearts can be broken but then again can be healed.  As this author expresses on Facebook, blogs, “life's obstacles should not prevent one from living to their fullest. 

This is the author Amazon Link: and blog link will be following: 

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_athr_dp_sr_1?_encoding=UTF8&field-author=Ramon%20Ballard&search-alias=digital-text

Amazon.com: Ramon Ballard: Kindle Store

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