Marilyn Monroe “On the Couch” series Alma H. Bond, Ph. D. With so much written, rumored, told, and retold about Marilyn Monroe, it’s amazing to consider how much we still don’t know. On the screen she was iconic, radiant, and yet her talent so rarely earned her respect. In life she was intelligent, brilliant, and… Continue reading Marilyn Monroe
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Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand “On the Couch” series Alma H. Bond, Ph.D. Barbra Streisand has been a show business staple for decades, from Funny Girl and Hello, Dolly! to The Way We Were and, more recently, the Fockers franchise. Whether gracing a stage, screen, or album cover, Barbra’s iconic silhouette is a globally-familiar image. We know Barbra… Continue reading Barbra Streisand
Jackie O
Jackie O “On the Couch” series Alma H. Bond, Ph. D. Jackie O: On the Couch is the story of Jackie Kennedy Onassis as she might have written it. This is not just another biography. For the first time, Jackie O: On the Couch highlights Jackie’s life from her own perspective, as imagined by author Dr. Alma… Continue reading Jackie O
Oil
OIL Jeff Nesbit OIL unfolds as a masterful geopolitical thriller that intricately weaves together the lives of key figures from the highest echelons of power in the United States and the volatile Middle East. At its heart, the story portrays Nashua Lee, a visionary entrepreneur caught in the web of geopolitical intrigue, and Jennifer Moran,… Continue reading Oil
Peace
Peace Jeff Nesbit “PEACE” is an intense and prescient novel set against the backdrop of escalating global tensions among nuclear-armed nations. The story cleverly integrates fictional characters into plausible contemporary conflicts, making the narrative resonate with the urgency and realism of today’s geopolitical challenges. Central to the plot is Nashua Lee, an innovative entrepreneur whose… Continue reading Peace
The Billionaires’ Club
The Billionaires’ Club Jeff Nesbit Imagine if someone handed you a blank checkbook along with a new office and a full-time assistant. No rules or apparent limits. And no one waiting offstage to tell you what to do, or how much money is there for you to use. Ultimately, you learn that this anonymous benefactor… Continue reading The Billionaires’ Club
JFK & the Muckers of Choate
JFK & the Muckers of Choate Scott Badler In the turbulent times of a young man’s high school experience, one must find his way, make himself known to his peers, and most of all, establish himself in the oftentimes hostile world he is trapped in. JFK & the Muckers of Choate takes a look at John F.… Continue reading JFK & the Muckers of Choate
Wrangling the Doubt Monster
Wrangling the Doubt Monster Amy L. Bernstein “Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration” by Amy L. Bernstein is a profound exploration into the pervasive presence of self-doubt within the creative process. Bernstein, a multi-genre author and seasoned writing instructor, delves into the psychological underpinnings of doubt, illustrating how it can simultaneously hinder and… Continue reading Wrangling the Doubt Monster
The Hunt for the Peggy C
The Hunt for the Peggy C A World War II Maritime John Winn Miller John Winn Miller’s The Hunt for Peggy C, a semifinalist in the Clive Cussler Adventure Writers Competition, captures the breathless suspense of early World War II in the North Atlantic. Captain Jake Rogers, experienced in running his tramp steamer through U-boat… Continue reading The Hunt for the Peggy C
Pirate Cove
Pirate cove Richard D. Bailey In Pirate Cove, Richard D. Bailey provides an insider’s chronicle of a white-collar crime whose headline-grabbing elements first appeared on the front pages of The Wall Street Journal. It’s the true, unvarnished, complete, previously untold, and fascinating story of how one honest man helped unravel the massive Southport Lane fraud perpetrated by… Continue reading Pirate Cove