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The Power of Love by Floyd Oliver We all have a destiny waiting to be fulfilled and Rafe Hawkins, a young Brooklyn boy, is about to embark on a world-changing journey to find his, with an unexpected ending. After his mom drops off six-year-old Rafe at Greer School, a community for children, he realizes he has been abandoned and his only mission becomes finding his way back home. Rafe attempts to adjust to this new life, only finding it impossible, with a certain counselor who is determined to stand in his way of freedom. Join Rafe on his journey in Prisoner in Paradise and discover how he rises above despite the obstacles he has to conquer. https://www.amazon.com/Power-Love-Floyd-R-Oliver/dp/B0DMS88CG3/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3EaY2cz7kftNHOaFTGKqdA.bhtlHF5dH48kX_ZodlaaY7qr7ofzAematatEwh5hDho&qid=1734353337&sr=8-1 http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/121924kpp2.mp3 http://www.KingPagesPress.com

Fully Human/Fully Alive: Fourth Edition BA by Lyle Simpson Fully Human / Fully Alive is written to help the 70% of all Americans Living today who are stuck on Maslow’s social level of living, not realizing that there are three levels above them that would greatly enhance their lives. The book will help them build bridges over or detours around their own barriers that preclude them from fully living their own lives. The book provides paths around your barriers without destroying your current beliefs. They simply no longer control you. Those who read this book with an open mind can find their own path to become one of the one percent of people living today who live a fulfilled experience and are truly Fully Alive. Lyle L. Simpson was president of the American Humanist Association from 1980-1984, AHA legal counsel for thirty-five years is the founder and current chairman of the Humanist Foundation. https://www.booksacademy.org/books/fully-human-fully-alive-fourth-edition-ba/ https://www.lylesimpson.com/ https://www.booksacademy.org/ http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/121924lsba.mp3

The Wound Closest to the Sun Novel by Karl Berger The novel plays out in three historic frames: 1919 Bavaria, Germany; Second World War France; France in 1960. We meet the main character, Yann, in 1960. He is a semi-retired French journalist, professor, and Camus scholar who is plagued by a lifetime of regrets. He finds hope in an unforeseen friendship with Klaus, the only son of Karl, a German soldier who saved Yann's life in 1919. Klaus is a depressed young man burdened by history and challenged by the stories that he encourages Yann to revisit and to share. These fateful events took place during World War II when Yann again met Karl and also Madeleine, a French engineer and Resistance fighter who attempts to recruit Yann to join the Resistance. Yann's hesitation eventually leads to Madeleine's death, and this will haunt Yann ever after. Karl's first novel, Clipperton, was published in 2006 by the now-defunct Harbor House Books of Augusta, Georgia. Over the years, Karl's short stories have been published by local and regional journals such as The Loyalhanna Review. Karl was born in Munich and immigrated to the United States in 1970. This novel was influenced by his upbringing after World War II and the disastrous role his native country played in the 20th century. Karl has been working all his life as a general pediatrician. https://www.amazon.com/Wound-Closest-Sun-Novel/dp/177883549X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bXQJN2FDBVsFniX7bO6m2Q.TjvxGU0weBEf7GdwpEWEFkxAlEsoX2NoZDKmXFB1X-k&qid=1734352433&sr=8-1 http://www.KingPagesPress.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/121924kpp1.mp3

Daniel: Being Number 3, Book 8 by Peter Pactor Number one is God. Number 2 is everyone else. Number 3 is you. Daniel said, "How about a prayer first?" Jerry got up, grabbed a blanket, sat down on the couch, and invited me to sit next to him. When prayer was over, I said to him, "Jerry, the thing that is causing you so many problems right now is that you're trying to be number one instead of number three. You want to be noticed, and behaving as you are now doing will get you noticed, but it won't be the attention you want. You want to be noticed with love, and you can only achieve your goal by being number three. It's the law of retaliation. The more love you can share with others, the more you'll receive, and in the end, you will receive much more than you have given." "Really?" I laughed. "Really. In basketball you don't even realize how generous you are; you are totally unselfish. You will pass up an open shot to give your teammates an opportunity from a better position. You don't even think about it; you just do it. Your teammates love and respect you for your thoughtfulness. You are the best shooter on the floor, and they will turn to you when the game is close, but you allow them-no you help them- to become a part of the glory. And even if a player misses an easy layup, you always go over and give him words of encouragement. You are number three on the court, and as a result you're number one in their hearts." Peter Pactor is an award-winning author. Before becoming an author he was a teacher for fifty years and a storyteller for thirty years. Daniel: Being Number 3 is the eighth book in his Daniel series. https://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Being-Number-Peter-Pactor/dp/1039157432/ref=monarch_sidesheet_title https://www.peterpactor.net/ https://www.ecpublishingllc.com/ http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/121924ppec.mp3

MAD DRUGGIST by Frank Hozeska Once upon a time, there was a very kind, loving, generous, and caring man who did good works. Unfortunitely, the ungodly hypocrites in authority did not like his radical ways of counseling and made it very difficult for him to hold on to livelihood. All he wanted in this unprecedented, unheard of, crazy cruel spiritual journey is for someone to give him a break! The tumultuous pharmacy career finally catches up with louie, and no one is willing to give him another chance or a break. Louie ends up a washed-up pharmacist, and he’s ready to give up his fight, until something crazy happens in the final round. I grew up in Burlington, Wisconsin, and I have a bachelor of science degree in pharmacy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and took prepharmacy courses at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. I also have a bachelor’s degree in health education (K-12) from the University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse, I also played major varsity basketball at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. After working in Wisconsin for five years, I decided to move to California for some adventure and some fun in the sun. As a hobby, I took up acting lessons and was cast in the play Italian American Reconcilation as the main character, Huey Maximilian Bonfigliano. I also did the open mike night comedy showcase in Hollywood and Los Angelesand I tried my hand in writing screenplays. It’s a good thing I kept my day jobsince none of the other hobbies panned out. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mad-druggist-frank-hozeska/1127031483 http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/121824fhamg.mp3

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Godward The Wilderness Steps: Spiritual Wisdom and Understanding by Larry D. McClure In the beginning, God in mind moved with energy and intelligence and idealized the perfect form that would embody His very essence and Divine Image - the Perfect-Son idea. As the thought-form of the Perfect-Son takes on consciousness it becomes "Spirit-man" with its own feelings, emotions and free-will. As Spirit-man's thoughts became selfish it sought to express itself away from the Creator and entered the earth plane where it became entangled in materialism. Its consciousness now more "earthy" than "heavenly," and its thoughts dualistic, believing in both good and evil (The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil). Spirit-man is now the "Natural-man," a living being (Adam) and subject to all the physical laws. Living in the earth plane away from his Maker, Natural-man's mind becomes depraved, his actions perverted and unnatural. If Natural-man is not spiritually reborn he will forever be lost in a world of wandering and uncertainty (darkness). Godward The Prodigal Steps recounts the fall of Spirit-man and his struggle to understand his physical experience. The Prodigal Steps have returned him to the "Birth-Line" and now he must complete The Wilderness Steps; be spiritually reborn and continue his journey Godward. Larry D. McClure's profound exploration of Spirituality continues to captivate readers with his timeless wisdom and transformative insights. His works offer a deep dive into biblical narratives, metaphysical principles, and the human journey, providing readers with a roadmap for personal growth and spiritual enlightenment. Drawing upon 40 years of dedicated research and study, Mr. McClure embarks on a journey through the mysteries of existence. From genesis of the universe to the depths of the human soul his books offer a comprehensive exploration of timeless truths that transcend religious boundaries and cultural divides."We are all Prodigals; Everyone goes to the pigpen," remarks Mr. McClure, encapsulating the universal journey of human existence. His words resonate deeply with readers, offering hope and guidance in a world filled with suffering and despair. https://www.amazon.com/Godward-Wilderness-Steps-Spiritual-Understanding/dp/B0D9556RB2/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eEXlBHPteQT-hXce7qxju6at3sNgIBMu6AHyR7rB3IWnlFpsu6Js8GtPz4hcro5VFAeXemglo96hln-rInLLnuRj8YN3hZeg2KUhterrUm3nODXiUSAL3zzINlJHzFe7VlC-k4nQ_JkgVADrW8RC09ozpPhB0iRVK_qZI_I791E2o6rPXBxhcfcZ3nSMluZPdkaowhlR2eyzF2HOikuED7l7UQYSzC8XSdB5Bt86TR_VPxSQpk-bG-OvQ2Y8nqF3KCyGh6SoEuE25Pu-RxYtRRXi_8ZakKZ50QMAj2jhl7s.j1GGg5yiQ3tnZgUjCSwP4svXpthkYpJ5PxNKLcMu6tk&qid=1733313482&sr=8-1 http://www.godwardtheprodigalsteps.com http://www.KingPagesPress.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/121224ldmkpp.mp3

The Stump's On Fire and I'm Naked by J. Donald Oakes Never before has such a powerful and touching book been written on one person's quest for emotional survival. Beginning in a hopeless environment of a sharecropper's grasp, the author takes you on a true to life journey that you will never forget. Sometimes humorous, always intriguing the book will command your attention beginning in the eyes of a five year old in the 1940's. At age five the author witnessed a strange procession of apparitions that would dramatically impact his life forever with a haunting mystery. Th is encounter held the key to emotional salvation but took many years to unravel.. J. Donald Oakes currently resides in the pristine North Georgia Mountains where he enjoys fly-fishing, gardening, and sightseeing. He is actively involved in protecting and preserving the beauty of his surroundings. https://www.amazon.com/Stumps-Fire-Im-Naked/dp/B0CWBXPX5X/ref=monarch_sidesheet_title https://stumpsonfire.com/ https://www.ecpublishingllc.com/ http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/121224jdoec.mp3

The Left Hand of the Biblical Gods: Children of the Biblical Gods Hebrews Israelites Arabs by Carlton Morris The Left Hand of the Biblical Gods refers to the myths, customs, rituals, ceremonies, and sacrifices performed by religious organizations that are the shields that hide the true identity of both the benevolent Lord God and Jehovah, the vindictive God of Abraham. It is a saga of their genetic bloodlines, that of the Lord God through Adam and that of Jehovah through his son Isaac. It is a realistic look at the civilized society of man before the flood and a critical critique of the recorded death, suffering, trials, and tribulations of the Jewish people after the flood. The Left Hand of the Biblical Gods is a new and different perspective on the identity of the biblical gods and their relationship with man, an analysis of the Christian Bible, and the reality of organized religion. It is a perspective that will never be heard, preached from the pulpit, or taught in Sunday school. About the Author I was born at the beginning of the great depression, christen Catholic, raised Catholic, Baptist, with a touch of Pentecostal and married a lLutheran. Worked forty years for Uncle, spent years in the navy. Directed air traffic, served on submarines, destroyers, net tenders, sub rescue tender, a year in Vietnam and as master at arms in the military discipline barracks in San Diego, got married, retired, returned to school received an associate degree in chimerical art and advertising, Applied for and received for and obtained a position with the Air Force civil Engineers at Barks dale, La. Retired after twenty. Golf, bowl, play poker, bingo and paint. I have a US patent on a hand lift device and a couple of oils in the home of two millionaires. I was a member of Mesa began writing in 1988 when during a research project for a Mensa I received what I can noel describe a biblical revelation that was the key that unlocked Pandora’s box, the Christian bible. It was the biblical creation of Eve and from there the biblical story began to make sense. https://www.amazon.com/Left-Hand-Biblical-Gods-Israelites-ebook/dp/B0DJN8YFH6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5OF7HHUECL6Y&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gudkY--sqchhIpbBAqGKOg.cCkt32eehMPnl_EG0ODbSRZizO6TSb5PtETGS_CRrtw&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+Left+Hand+of+the+Biblical+Gods%3A+Children+of+the+Biblical+Gods+Hebrews+Israelites+Arabs&qid=1733313451&sprefix=jonathan+and+emma+a+view+of+the+river%2Caps%2C392&sr=8-1 http://www.KingPagesPress.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/121224cmkpp.mp3

Jonathan and Emma: A View of the River by Freda H. McBride When Jonathan and Emma meet, they're both broken by the circumstances of their individual lives. It is these circumstances and their resulting need for comfort that leads them to behavior they would never otherwise consider. They quickly become each other's lifeline and, eventually, life partners. Over the course of thirty years, they share rich lives full of love and success, disappointment and heartbreak, family and friendship. Their romance shows that with love and determination, even life's toughest challenges can be overcome. About the Author Freda H. McBride is a retired CPA, college professor, and college dean. Her hobbies are reading, writing, and painting. She has been married for fifty-four years and has two adult daughters and one adult granddaughter. https://www.amazon.com/Jonathan-Emma-River-Freda-McBride/dp/B0DNG9FJFQ/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hB0SLiXacDzi9hqdTE9B_o39K7DqzErrnTReJqtGOQE.bjSn9vbdZs_QuKkCmy3JDv0aQenvi-oyMjf0p7k0Yhk&dib_tag=se&keywords=Jonathan+and+Emma%3A+A+View+of+the+River&qid=1733313423&sr=8-1 https://www.fredamcbride.com/ http://www.KingPagesPress.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/121224fhmkpp.mp3

FASCIA: Keeping Your Connective Tissue Healthy & Flexible with Susan Smith Jones, PhD For a woman with three of America’s most ordinary names, Susan Smith Jones, PhD, has certainly made extraordinary contributions in the fields of holistic health, anti-aging, optimum nutrition and balanced living. For starters, she taught students, staff and faculty at UCLA how to be healthy and fit for 30 years! Susan is a frequent radio/podcast and TV talk show guest and motivational speaker; she’s also the author of many books, including UPLIFTED and the new companion book A HUG IN A MUG: Revitalize with Fruits, Veggies, Juices, Soups, Spices, Teas & Healthy Living Extras. Refer to her website to find out how to get personally autographed copies of these two books. As I read about in our guest’s new book — A HUG IN A MUG, and on her website, the fascia is the thin sheath of fibrous tissue enclosing every muscle and organ; it’s an intricate web that connects every part of our entire body. This continuous network throughout your body is crucial for health, pain perception, and movement. Today, holistic health and lifestyle expert, Susan Smith Jones, PhD, will cover the ABCs of fascia and how to keep your fascia healthy and flexible. Get out your pen and paper because you’ll want to take notes during our eye-opening discussion. Welcome Susan! http://www.SusanSmithJones.com X@SusanSmithJones http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/ssj132.mp3

SHADOW DEMON (BOOK ONE: SHADOW INVASION) by T.P. Bryson Little Toe, a far from typical Shadow demon, has a caring and an inquisitive nature. He travels from his universe and into ours through an interdimensional rift that unexpectedly formed inside his cave. Little Toe’s curious choices lead him to cross the paths of three teenage geeks, Bobby, Sam (Samantha) and Jeffrey. This chance meeting leads to shocking discoveries that change their lives and tests their courage to the limit. The young Shadow and the three teenagers form an everlasting bond of friendship and trust. They unite to help save the world from a devastating demon invasion. Shadow Invasion: Shadow Demon combines the elements of science fiction and the supernatural into an adventurous journey of discovery. It shows that not only do geeks rule, they survive. After twenty-nine years of teaching in higher education, T. P. Bryson retired to pursue other personal interests, mainly writing, reading, traveling, and watching a lot of anime. As a huge fan of sci-fi, supernatural, and horror fiction, Bryson loves books, movies, and animation about these imaginative and speculative genres. Bryson writes to entertain but with an underlying goal to inspire and touch the hearts of readers, to get his audience to think. His protagonists are anti-heroes on a path leading away from a foreboding and dark world toward the light and the hope of redemption. Bryson lives with his wife, Alana (and their five cats), in Ogden, Utah. https://timothybryson.gothambooksinc.com/ https://gothambooksinc.com/ www.amazon.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/12524tpbgb.mp3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Bartender's Holiday by Carole Love Forbes A New York bartender with a boring life is suddenly swept into an intense romance with a young woman engaged in an international crime ring. They seek FBI help but end up captives to a sinister ring leader and fall victim to his demented exploits. His motive and its consequences are very unsettling. Carole Forbes has been publishing since 2011 with a range of genres from children's books to historic fiction to science fiction to self help to her biography and now to mysteries. She started writing at the suggestion of her stage friends, after many years of acting and singing. https://www.amazon.com/Bartenders-Holiday-Forbes-Carol-Love/dp/1684863945/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1680277275&refinements=p_27:Carol+Love+Forbes&s=books&sr=1-2&text=Carol+Love+Forbes https://www.urlinkpublishing.com/product-page/a-bartender-s-holiday http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/12524clfgl.mp3

The Shingle Weaver's Picnic by Patti C. Smith It's 1941, and the chill of something evil is spreading around the world like a black plague. Suspicion and fear have replaced the trust of innocence of humankind. The news of unheard-of violence and brutality presses heavily on the hearts of mankind. What is tomorrow going to look like? What has happened to the world as we once knew it? World War II begins its escalation, extending its chaos in all directions, including the outer shores of America, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Annie Elizabeth Jordan (known to most as Cricket) can't make any sense of the turbulence that is swirling around her life. This thing called war, newspapers headlines that are hidden from her, the heartache, the fears of loved ones all around her are very disturbing, and no one seems to want to explain it all to her. She is looking forward to her annual visit with her grandparents, who live in the Northwestern United States. This summer will be slightly different than past visits, for she will be traveling on her own, because her mom is on travel restriction due of the baby that is to arrive in the early fall. The death, the murder of one of the children in Cricket's neighborhood, sends more than a shock wave through the town. Nothing like this has ever happened before. Who could have done such a horrific thing? Who living among them could be so evil? It is beyond explanation to Cricket, but she would soon see her grandfather, a retired lawyer and judge, untangle this twisted scenario with its many suspects and astonishing conclusion. Patti C. Smith was a well-known stained glass artist in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, for over 15 years, creating custom pieces for celebrities and clients all around the world. Upon retirement, she took up her second love, writing, and has published poetry and short stories before writing this, her first novel. She is a mother of two, a grandmother of five, and a great-grandmother of fourteen. She lives in Montana, with her loving husband and two dogs. Patti C Smith's fame is increasing as the days go by. She has been seen by many through a billboard in the New York Times Square quite recently and we will be able to read more about her personal life in the front page and centerfold feature of the Literary Bound Magazine to be released this November 2024, an issue we can't wait to get our hands on. https://www.amazon.com/Shingle-Weavers-Picnic-Patti-Smith/dp/1964097452/ref=sr_1_1?crid=DGZ22IFECDIE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.F6oMXg4GOL-rGMfYDi_KHw.e2ytXiHEPSeGwE6wydtpKKFCrQ_1BnzPnQC3hniLRPE&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+Shingle+Weaver%E2%80%99s+Picnic&qid=1729517213&s=books&sprefix=the+shingle+weaver+s+picnic%2Cstripbooks%2C600&sr=1-1 https://patticsmith.com/ https://inkstartmedia.com/ http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/12524pcsism.mp3