I’m announcing that for the entire month of December, all book—paperback and eBook versions of Kingdom of Rage and Raw Vengeance—proceeds will go to helping Lindsay Maynard get back into her passion of flying and out of enormous debt. The goal is to reach $1,000 by the end of the year. This may seem like a meager amount, but when confronted with costs that will take years to pay off, every cent counts. We need to show her that her fellow crew members have her back. This is about morale and unity. Here’s your chance to contribute and get something tangible in return.
Lindsay and “Scuby”What will it take to reach the goal? Assuming only eBooks are sold, it would take almost 300 copies of Kingdom of Rage, at $4.99 each. This is very possible. What needs to happen is to spread the word and to tell others about the goal.  Share this with your friends on Facebook. Get other crews involved. Several months ago, we raised a significant amount for Lindsay, money that she was able to use to obtain her long sought-after FAA medical. 
After reading Lindsay’s Facebook posts about her struggles with Superior Mesenteric Artery syndrome (SMA), a rare disorder that has a 1 in 3 mortality rate, I decided to base two major characters after her and husband Rob. I portrayed hers as a rough-and-tumble helicopter pilot who makes split-second decisions to save her and her crew. Her epic scenes are a metaphor of her battle with her life-altering disease...and she’s winning.
Three months ago when the planning for the fundraiser began, I talked with Lindsay on the phone for the first time. I was hesitant at first, fearing that she was going to give me a sob story, a laundry list of all the things that were going wrong in her life. I barely knew her, and I wasn’t prepared to be her confidant. Three minutes into the conversation, my entire perception of Lindsay changed. Her tone, inflection, rate of speech—all were positive. Instead of being a downer, she was the most enthusiastic person I'd talked with in a long time. Linz was happier and more fun to talk to than most pilots that I fly with who have nothing wrong with them. How in the world can she be so excited? How can she have such a cheery attitude? Instead of talking about health issues, she went on about her new toy, a scuba rebreather demo, a device that allows her to breathe underwater with no bubbles. And boy, was she ever higher than a kite. She was like a guy showing off his new car. She went on a ten minute sales pitch about what all the new bells and whistles are, how much the gear weighs and costs. I forgot what I was calling about. Her positive, no-fear attitude and awesomeness is why I decided to help her out. 

But, that’s Linz. Never once has she been negative. That’s what a person with a great attitude has, and that’s optimism. Even in the worst of circumstances, she didn’t let her condition plunge her unto depression.  Against all odds, she’s coming back in a big way. Linz has already completed observation flights and will attend ground school this month. So, let’s welcome her back with open arms and open hearts.

Do what you can to help Linz out. Even if it’s $5, if two thousand people donate, that's ten thousand. As I said, it all adds up, no matter how small the amount it.  Thanks, and happy holidays. 
Lindsay and Rob Maynard
What people are saying about the book, Kingdom of Rage:

“This book kept me hanging the whole time. The details are incredible. There are lots of surprises and I can not wait for Josh's next book.”                                                                            —Kitty101, Amazon.com
“I just finished your book and all I can say is damn that was good. I am really impressed and am anxiously awaiting next weeks release of your next book!! ;). No seriously kept me hanging like a Clancy book does. Definitely better than a Flynn novel. Your details are amazing. The storyline wouldn't let me put it down (even though people kept trying to talk to me while I was reading it. Again fantastic job!!!”                                                                                 —Capt. Paul Warren
Here’s how you can contribute:
If you have an eReader (Kindle, or Kindle app on smartphone or computer):
Kingdom of Rage, eBook on Amazon
Two ways to buy a paperback copy.This is the best option for a paperback version since the royalty is higher.
Kingdom of Rage on Createspace 
Or, you may purchase on Amazon, but the royalty is less. 
Kingdom of Rage on Amazon
Smashwords has more formats such as ePub and Mobi.
Smashwords eBook
And of course, Raw Vengeance is available on Amazon as an eBook.
If you want to contribute directly to Lindsay, her PayPal account:
HAMILTL80@yahoo.com, or email her at HAMILTL@hotmail.com
Thanks to all those that contribute to allow Lindsay to breath a little easier this holiday season. 

Josh Handrich, Pilot and Author, www.josh-handrich-books.com