Mildred Petrie expected a comfortable retirement after years as a meter maid. Her husband dies, and his secrets change everything. At the age of 71, broke, and desperate, she walks to the Ivory Winds Casino, and takes the first job they offer-undercover security. Mildred tackles the hidden secrets with sass, courage, and elastic-waist pants.

A story based on some true events of the author, blended with his vivid imagination. 

Who are the Abductors? Where do they come from? Where are they hiding? Join the author as he travels the world searching for the answers and eventually comes face to face with his abductors. Any other descriptions would be a spoiler. 

Awarded the PIPS Book Quality Award. 

Writer Kate Benson finds herself falling for her favorite author, Charli Diaz, after a novel exchange. However, her budding feelings are crushed when Charli criticizes her work. Harsh words are exchanged, but eventually, Kate apologizes, and they make amends. As Kate grapples with her true identity, she realizes she may be a lesbian trapped in a marriage that no longer fits. Courageously, she decides to leave her marriage and embark on a passionate journey with Charli, filled with love and sacrifice.Their connection deepens through Charli's novel, which features hummingbirds, a symbol they both come to cherish as a representation of their love. Yet, love is rarely without obstacles, and the ...

Nine-year-old Anna Claire Freiler moves with her family from Minnesota to Gold Country; Montana Territory, where her father becomes a miner during the big Gold Rush in the 1860’s. Anna Claire meets Tommy Copper, a ten-year-old boy who lives on top of a saloon in town. Tommy tells Anna Claire a story of an old man who buried treasure in the mountains. Finding this fascinating, Anna Claire accompanies him on a journey up the mountain to find the gold they so desperately seek.                                     &nb...

A man’s dark secrets rise from the ashes of his past to put him in the crosshairs of a corrupt police detective and a small town whipped into a frenzy by a reckless media storm.Five-year-old Cyndi Luchak has vanished from her mother’s Bergsburg, Ohio condo and the prime suspect is Paul Schneider, once a beloved schoolteacher now relegated to working an overnight IT helpdesk job. An “incident” with a student at his former school has made Schneider a virtual hermit who rarely interacts with his neighbors other than Cyndi’s mother, Gretchen, and the little girl, for whom he occasionally babysits.Though lacking any evidence linking Schneider to Cyndi’s disappearance, Detective Rick R...

Peter and Sarah grow up living next door to one another in a small town in the east of Scotland.  They also share the same birthday.  He’s not so bright, but she’s formidably intelligent.  She’s also autistic, and can’t understand why nobody except Peter likes her.The days of our birth follows Peter and Sarah over twenty years.  His journey into adulthood is fairly effortless; hers, more complex.  It explores how two very different people can grow up as best friends, but never quite understand why they’re best friends and what they really feel about one another.The book, filled with humour and poignancy, is an exploration of how people change, the things we...

Confessions of a Rock 'n' Roll Name-Dropper: My Life Leading Up to John Lennon's Last Interview   is my memoir, the story of my rock radio-related early life and career wrapped around John Lennon’s final interview which I co-conducted for RKO Radio at the Dakota in New York back on December 8, 1980 mere hours before he was shot and killed. I also wrote and co-produced the incredibly well-received 3 hour RKO special that aired a mere 6 days after John’s assassination:  John Lennon - The Man, The Memory, as well as the 14 hour RKO Presents The Beatles - the longest Fab Four radio special ever created for the U.S.! It was syndicated shortly afterwards to be played around the world...

The Midnight Tide’s poker tournament should be all glitz, glamour, and high stakes—until a deadly hand is dealt.When a notorious high-roller is found lifeless in his suite, his winnings vanished and two golden poker chips eerily placed over his eyes, Cruise Director Rose Dela Cruz knows this isn’t just a simple robbery gone wrong.As whispers swirl through the ship’s elegant halls, Rose and her loyal beagle Rex follow a trail of counterfeit chips, tampered casino footage, and buried grudges that run deeper than anyone suspects.With the clock ticking toward the ship’s next port, every friendly smile hides a secret, and every ally could be the one holding the winning card — or the d...

Survival isn’t the end of the story—it’s where the real fight begins.In the wake of a catastrophic asteroid impact, survival becomes a race against time and hidden threats. As humanity struggles to regain stability, the lives of Chris, Nick, Gabby, and Cha become irrevocably intertwined in a web of danger, deception, and courage.Chris Alvarez fights to protect her family and community, but every choice she makes weighs heavy with the potential for loss. Nick Alvarez navigates the treacherous paths of chaos, determined to find his way home while dodging ruthless adversaries lurking in the shadows. Gabby, grappling with her own recovery, uncovers a dark underbelly of corruption within th...

Content Creation & ResearchThis project is crafted to engage and entertain a wide range of readers through a captivating blend of genres. The content has been developed using storytelling techniques that appeal to diverse audiences, informed by feedback from various contributors to ensure its effectiveness.Target Audience & Reader SatisfactionThis project aims to resonate with readers by providing an intriguing blend of genres that appeals to multiple demographics. The content has been created with input from a diverse group of individuals to ensure it meets the interests and expectations of its target audience.Differentiation from Similar WorksThis project is designed to stand out i...

Come along and join in the fun, as a band of children return to their private wonder land, the Magic Forest. New adventures await them, as they discover new friends on their return visit. The charm, & beauty, of Mother Nature, surrounds them in their very own private wonderland. A Childs innocence, belief, and imagination, is the key to opening the magic of the forest within. If you can believe it, you can indeed see it, & experience it yourself, no matter what age, as long as your young at heart. That's exactly what this band of children have learned as they set forth in this new adventure deep within their magic forest. If your young at heart, & mind, then come along, maybe you...

Cinnabun is a rabbit who loves to go on adventures. One day, he finds a penguin who has lost his way and needs to get back to his home in Antarctica. Cinnabun decides to help him and together they embark on a journey to find the young penguins family. Along the way, they face many challenges but also have fun and learn about different animals and environments. They meet other animals who help them along their journey, and they discover the beauty and diversity of the world. Will Cinnabun and his penguin friend make it to Antarctica? Find out in this thrilling and heartwarming story of friendship and courage.