Speaking of Writers

In the year 2032, a biochemical weapon rained over the human race. Those under the guise of being human were stripped of their skin, and their true forms were revealed. The world fell into chaos as these Starseeds were being targeted and killed one by one. Starseeds soon became vastly outnumbered by the Soulless. The Sumerian goddess, Asherah, predicted the fall of humankind. She warned the world...

In CHUCK BERRY: An American Life (Hachette Books) biographer RJ Smith crafts a comprehensive portrait of  one of the great American entertainers, guitarists, and lyricists of the 20th century, bringing Chuck Berry to life in vivid detail. Based on interviews,  archival research, legal documents, and a deep understanding of Berry’s St.  Louis (his birthplace, and the place where he d...

Featuring a wealth of in-depth research and newly uncovered details, A Man of Iron explores the remarkable life and extraordinary career of Grover Cleveland—one of America’s most unusual presidents and the only one to serve two non-consecutive terms. Grover Cleveland’s political career—a dizzying journey that saw him rise from obscure lawyer to president of the United States in just three years—wa...

Before the consecutive two-term administrations of Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, there  had only been one other trio of its type: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe. Kevin R. C. Gutzman’s THE JEFFERSONIANS: The Visionary Presidencies of Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe  (St. Martin’s Press) is a complete chronicle of the men, known as The Virgini...

Rosemary Schmidt wanted to find ways for people – including herself – to be happier,  and it turns out there are a thousand little things we can do to invite a little more happiness into our lives, but only a few things that really make a difference. In this book Schmidt both entertains and inspires, blending personal narrative with relatable research from the fields of sociology, psychology...

What was an American after the United States was founded in 1776? Most Americans of the day would be stumped by that question. They tended to think of themselves more as Virginians or New Yorkers, not Americans. That is until Massachusetts Senator and later Secretary of State Daniel Webster entered the scene, popularizing the ideas of American nationalism that helped forge a sense of national iden...

Stacy Schiff dazzles us again, this time with the forgotten story of an American  original. In her distinctive voice, Schiff restores Samuel Adams to the pantheon of the most influential  Founding Fathers on the 300th anniversary of his birth—and at a time when democracy appears  especially fragile. Thomas Jefferson once asserted that if there was one leader of the Revolution, “Samu...

THE LAST FOLK HERO: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson by acclaimed  sportswriter Jeff Pearlman. Hailed as a “master storyteller” (NPR.org), Pearlman is the New York Times bestselling  author of nine previous books on iconic subjects, including ‘80s Los Angeles Lakers (Showtime, the basis for the hit 2022  HBO series Winning Time, directed by Adam McKay), the 1986 New York Mets (The Ba...

Healing Verses is a compilation of poetry and therapeutic approaches aimed at helping adult survivors of child abuse begin, or continue on their journey of recovery towards wholeness and self-empowerment. It is not a replacement for professional psychotherapy, but would likely enhance progress. In my 39-year social work career, I learned that children who were robbed of their childhoods through ab...

THE MORTAL TEST is about exploring the heart and soul of humanity and attempts to define what it means to be human. Building one’s character is a major theme as well as how man experiences the natural world. In these poems, I strive to venture through the pain of being human while also sending a final message of hope. My dream is that by reading it, a person may fi nd inner strength to battle thro...

A Plum’s Tale follows the life of twin sisters Maë and Nayou. The girls usually enjoy eating their fruits. However, it is another story when it is time to eat their plums! Saradjen Bartley Pelissier is a children’s book author. She was born in Haiti and later moved to Canada where she lives now. Before she started writing books, she obtained a bachelor’s degree at Concordia University. After weari...

Go along the adventure with the little Viking who could do more as he finishes his chore. A wacky adventure of a Viking whose chore is to find a forever friend. The Little Viking Who Could Do More by Harmony Brantley | Writers Republic Bookshop

The perfect companion to the upcoming Masters of the Air series on Apple TV+, this is a superbly illustrated examination of the aircraft, pilots, crews, and operations of the US Eighth Air Force. The US Eighth Air Force—known as the “Mighty Eighth”—was a combat air force activated in Georgia, USA on January 28, 1942. Its bomber command soon moved to Northern Europe to conduct strategic bombing mis...

After appearing seemingly out of nowhere, a young boy with purple skin is found by the king and queen of Eagalia and taken in by them. Years later, the capital city is attacked by a blood wraith. After losing his arm to the wraith, Shay sets out to try and defeat the wraith once and for all for the safety of not only his home, but all of the world. Joined by a city guard, an elf and a wizard, Shay...

Speaking of Writers Part 5 of a series on Victory in Japan Day (VJ Day 8/15/45. The remarkable story of the seven African American soldiers ultimately awarded the World War II Medal of Honor, and the 50-year campaign to deny them their recognition. In 1945, when Congress began reviewing the record of the most conspicuous acts of courage by American soldiers during World War II, they recommended aw...

Speaking of Writers Part 4 of a series on Victory in Japan Day (VJ Day 8/15/45. The hard-hitting history of the Pacific War's 'forgotten battle' of Peleliu - a story of intelligence failings and impossible bravery. In late 1944, as a precursor to the invasion of the Philippines, U.S. military analysts decided to seize the small island of Peleliu to ensure that the Japanese airfield there could not...

Speaking of Writers Part 3 of a series on Victory in Japan Day (VJ Day 8/15/45. This is one of the most remarkable untold stories of the Second World war. At 11.02 am on an August morning in 1945 America dropped the world's most powerful atomic bomb on the Japanese port city of Nagasaki. The most European city in Japan was flattened to the ground ' as if it had been swept aside by a broom' . More...

Speaking of Writers Part 2 of a series on Victory in Japan Day (VJ Day 8/15/45). Using diary entries, interviews and first-hand accounts, this vivid narrative brings to life the struggle in the air over the island of Guadalcanal between August 20 and November 15, 1942. For 40 years from 1961, the late Eric Hammel interviewed more than 150 American participants in the air campaign at Guadalcanal, n...

Speaking of Writers Part 1 of a series on Victory in Japan Day (VJ Day 8/15/45).  August 15, 1945 officially marked the end of World War II, but in fact conflict continued throughout the month. This fascinating title from Barrett Tillman explore the final weeks of the war, until the shooting finally stopped. In the 44 months between December 1941 and August 1945, the Pacific Theater absorbed...

Levon Helm: Rock, Roll & Ramble, the new book from journalist John W. Barry, based on and inspired by exclusive interviews with Levon Helm. About John W. Barry Born in the Bronx, raised in the New York City suburbs of Rockland County and living in New York State's Hudson Valley since 1990, John W. Barry is an award-winning journalist with a passion for writing and a love of music. This combina...

Heartfelt is a collection of well written, thought-provoking works of art. It was not written in the mold, or under the guise of a traditional poetry book. Heartfelt is much more than that, destined to stimulate the readers' critical thinking, enhanced by words of wisdom, stirring up breathtaking imagery as the writer's message(s) pulls the reader further in. The writer's intentions are clear and...

This time instead of inspired by true love, here are 75 short poems inspired by the love of the holy scriptures; that like true love can create deeply moving emotions within us. Allowing us to love even that which cannot be seen. As a bible enthusiast; especially William Shakespeare's King James version of the bible; though not very religious, have been influenced by its verses. The word when read...

This is a collection of what has brought me to who I am today, always reminding me of where I should be going. I do hope it helps you more. I have always been a people-watcher. I imagine the life they live that has nothing to do with mine. I see similar struggles and many different solutions. Learning what works depends entirely on whoyou are, whether it heartbreak, loss, joy, love, or everything...

Who am I going to be? Where in the world will I settle down? The journey into the future covers two years, from 1983 to 1985, as a young man who escapes native Poland in political turmoil and economic disaster in the heat of the Cold War to become a lecturer at FUTY, a fledgling university in Yola, a remote town in Nigeria. Vivid images of West Africa, the hardships of life in the "white man's gra...

About the Book Born and raised in rural Mississippi and the even balmier climes of central Florida, Red Barber, at the age of thirty-two, became one of New York City’s most influential citizens as the play-by-play announcer for the Brooklyn Dodgers. When he arrived in 1939, Barber brought the down-home drawl and idioms of his southern roots to the borough, where residents said they could walk down...