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I'm a first time author and my debut novel is now available in kindle and paperback format. Its a book that explores themes like trauma, racism, infidelity, drug abuse, education... It is set in 80s 90s Harlem and has its protagonist narrating his own view of what it was like growing up there. The book is titled These Streets and available for purchase. It is also free on kindle Unlimited. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B72FXQTZ/...
Thank you for reading. :)

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Hey y’all!
Please take a minute or two of your valuable time and take a look at my first nonfiction published book titled The Day My Life Changed: (An Accident Survivor).
Thanks!
God bless y’all!
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

I will check it out, thank you so much and good luck

Gwen

Gwen wrote: "I will check it out, thank you so much and good luck

Gwen"Thanks Gwen, you are welcome!

Robert Preston: Forever The Music Man

The biography of legendary Music Man, Robert Preston, was recently published and featured on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound.org, and at selected bookstores. Available formats
include Kindle eBook, as well as hardcover and paperback editions. The book explores the personal life and spectacular career of the enigmatic Hollywood and Broadway star, including his relationships with Dorothy Lamour, Peggy Lee, Glynnis Johns, and Ulla Sallert.

Reader's Favorite Book Reviews declared the biography "is the type of work that will, without doubt, become part of a canonical collection of texts about Hollywood history and the people who drove it. It is the type of book that is so deeply informative that it falls into a category that I would be so boldly confident to say should be preserved for its cultural and historical significance."

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Preston...
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Hi, I'm a running coach and author. I've written 2 historical running novels, the most recent is The First Season, which is about the beginning of high school girls cross country running and the women's running boom leading up to the first U.S. Women's Olympic Trials Marathon. The historical context is the feminist movement of the 1970s. Kara Goucher, 2-time Olympic distance runner wrote, "The First Season is a book that any runner will love. The empowerment and self-awareness Linda gains through running is something we can all relate to. The history woven throughout gives the reader a rich context to her story. Fifty years after Title IX, this book reminds us of what is gained when females are given the chance to choose sport. I really loved this book!"

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3OBzPxL
Website: http://www.coachbarker.com

I hope you enjoy the book & provide a rating and/or review. Thanks!

Hello authors I just self publish my first book Broken Pieces.its about overcoming depression,and infedintly, I hope you all can read it.its pretty different then most things that we read.you can check it on Amazon,Barnes n nobles,target and I also would be writing more books in a different lane mystery,thriller,children's book.and you can also add me I love connecting with authors.

Hi All,
My wife has just published her first book 'From the Shadows; Surviving the Depths of Mental Illness', released through Friesen Press on Sept 28, 2022. The book can be found on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other distributors. It will soon be on the shelves in Chapters, Indigo, and Coles brick and mortar stores. The book is about her life with mental illness; from her early childhood - when everything was normal, through the turbulent years - when metal illness took hold of her life and pulled her into the depths of despair, to the lowest point in her life - wishing for death to free her FAMILY from HER misey, and her struggles to get back to a life of normalcy. Her hope is that this book will help individuals, living directly or indirectly with metal illness, know that what they are feeling is REAL, that they are NOT ALONE, that they DO NOT need to suffer in silence, and that she is living proof that there is HOPE. She has received many accolades from those who have read the book stating they now have a better understanding of metal illness. She has also received private messages from those who suffer with, or love someone who suffers with, mental illness telling her they now have RENEWED HOPE! It is definetly worth the read! Thank you.

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Hey y'all!
Still considering purchasing my book?
It is literally a good read! (No pun intended.)

And that is not just coming from me, I have gotten five stars reviews online.
"So, won't you please buy my book?"

If you do you will not be disappointed.

Thank y'all!
God bless y'all!

Hi everyone...
I just released my new book "Her Human Friend"
You can check it out using this link. Thank you 😊

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQFYMYD6/...

UnSexy Spirituality -

It has 14 chapters (equivalent to 14 books) that simplify the core concepts which have kept me as well as other Indians and many westerners confused.

#1 Neeyati, The Play Of Destiny
#2 What is Karma & Suffering (listen below)
#3 Is There an After-Life
#4 Adding Positive Karma Points in Life
#5 Atheists, Believers, and Seekers
#6 Being Spiritual and The Path
#7 Burning Karma with Meditation
#8 Ego Barometer
#9 Is This A Dream World
#10 Why Religion
#11 Understanding Our Relationship With The Nature
#12 Trust, Truth, and Belief World
#13 How Women Can Reach Her Highest Spiritual Truth
#14 Saturn's Energies

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I am an author from Northern Ireland, and, if you will allow me to do so, I would like to introduce my recently published novel, Nazareth Quest, which is a tense thriller set in Israel. I think it combines the best of the CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) franchise together with archaeology.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B92V9VYF

Might interest some readers: The Man From MENSA, which offers a history of the high-IQ society Mensa.
---, The man from MENSA - 1 of 600: Mensa research (Charleston, 2016).
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1535307269
--- , The man from MENSA - 1 of the 600: Politics 1990-1995 (Charleston, 2016).
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1535324376

Hey everyone - if you're looking for some laughter and lots of inspiration, hope you'll pick up your copy of my newly released memoir OK, Little Bird - proud to announce it made Shelf Unbound Magazine's 2022 Recommended Must Read list.

This quirky, laugh-out-loud father daughter journey will take you through cantankerous dinners, voicemails, letters and a bond you will never forget. When Little Bird learns her father is not so invisible, she navigates the most painful loss of her life with the gift of humor he left her.

It's a bouncy ride from laughter to tears and you'll for sure turn the last page inspired as you reflect on someone special in your life.

Sounds very interesting

Hi Everyone,

I really hope this message finds you all well. I wanted to let you all know that my new book, "Life in an Air-Conditioned Hell," has just been released and I'd like to offer you all a free copy. If you have the time, I would really appreciate it if you could listen to or read the book and leave a review on Amazon/Goodreads.

Your support would mean a lot to me, and it would also help others discover my book.

Audible (FREE)
https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0BNWD5M...

Amazon Kindle (FREE)
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Otherwise, thank you so much.

Wishing you and your loved ones a restful and joyous holiday season!

Thank you for reading!

Michael Bantu-Khoe
https://www.michaelban2khoe.com/

Hi fellow writers! Hope everyone is having a great holiday season! I just wanted to mention that my second novel, “Solving Drood,” is on Kindle, paperback and hardcover. If you like Charles Dickens, I trust you’ll love this book. It’s about two college students who stumble upon a clue that may lead to the ending of Charles Dickens’s unfinished masterpiece, “The Mystery of Edwin Drood.” Here’s the link if you’d like to take a peek: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=mark+wheat...

Hi Readers - hope you'll check out OK, Little Bird!
Fast paced, quirky, father-daughter journey - told through voicemails, crazy family dinners and lots of love. Laugh out loud funny, touching and truly inspiring. (oklittlebird.com)
Shelf Unbound Magazine 2022 Recommended Must Read

My debut romance novel:

A Woman Apart


An intriguing story of a young, seemingly unrequited love, an enigmatic strong heroine, and an alpha male celebrity hero who could not let go...

Sade Cole was a girl with a haunted past. Shaped by loss and grief, she was determined to hold the reins of her present and future firmly in no one's hands but hers.
Fate had other plans in the form of the incredibly good-looking young pop star, Mayowa Fernandez, a man whose very existence reminded her of pain, loss, and betrayal.
Horrified by a moment of unexpected weakness and a night filled with passion, Sade fled as far away from him as she could.
Nine years later, their reunion was orchestrated, not by fate this time, but by Mayowa, who needed closure from this part of his past.
He did not anticipate the power of the emotions she would unleash in him nor the secret Sade kept hidden from the world- the result of their one night together.
Older and wiser, Mayowa sought to unravel the enigma of the woman he still loved.

This is a feel-good romance novel with a powerful, happy ending guaranteed to provide a healthy dose of relaxation and escapism.

Finally finished the “Life As We Know It” trilogy. “.The Beginning”, “Redemption” and “Beyond Heaven” are available on Amazon in paperback and Ebook. I’m Frank Nutter (frankjnutter.com) & https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B07YN74D84. If you are interested in Fiction check them out. Also, genres Syfy, murder mystery, government conspiracy and metaphysical with Aliens and Fallen Angels.
Email aaryn1@aol.com

Hi all!

If you are looking or open to trying a new author/book, my romance book, A Woman Apart, came out four months ago.

It's a years after/second chance/secret child/celebrity trope contemporary romance novel.

I will be grateful for reviewers as well, please.

Thank you!

Hi Guys
My first novel, is just published

Available here Two Watches
Its a story about relationships - following the relationship of Will and his father from his childhood to the present day. When his father dies, Will learns more about his fathers life, including some unknown relationships forged in Lithuania in 1991 against the backdrop of the end of the USSR, which make him take a closer look at his own life and the relationship he had with his father.
I would love to get your feedback
Thanks, Rob.

I remember the everlasting bullying I received when I was younger because my skin was darker than others.How do I sit here presently and find the words to motivate younger girls out there with skin like mines? I have done exactly this with my Children's book titled" Black Crayon"available for preorder on smashwords will be available on amazon follow jasmine ward moton on amazon to check out other amazing books I have to offer currently.

Hello everyone,

My name is Darren and I am a first time author. My writing is mostly done in my spare time as I work full time as a Paramedic. I think this vocation offers a unique perspective into all thing human, all things weird, wonderful, amazing and unfortunately harrowing. My debut book 'The Nothingman' is available via AmazonUK, Kindle and Barnes and Noble stateside. If anyone has any questions on it please get in touch, I'd be happy to hear your thoughts on it if you had read it! Give my author page a follow if you are feeling generous! ;)

Sounds intriguing!!!

Hi this is Connie and I am a published author based in Hong Kong and Toronto. I've had eight titles published over the last ten years. The latest releases can be purchased worldwide in on-line bookstores including Amazon. Simply search my name in Chinese 吳洛曦 or the name of my titles. Feel free to surf and browse then give me some feedback, much appreciated.

http://www.amazon.com/author/connieng
http://www.patreon.com/connieng

Hi everyone!

Society has placed locks on four of the doors that lead to your true potential. I made this discovery and wrote a book called The Four Keys. It has become my mission to create awareness and help as many people as I can by unlocking those doors, in the little time we have on this planet. I hope I can be a resource for you to live your best life. Feel free to reach out to me. Here is a link to the book on Amazon if you are interested:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09QGS...

Hi my name is Jasmine Ward Moton . I have published two books on amazon one is a poem book "Life Journeys the other is a Christmas themed children's book" Never Judge a Christmas Present By It's Cover. I am currently working on my new release Children's Book "Black Crayon". Please check out my work link below.
Thanks for your time!!

https://jasmineward16.wixsite.com/jas...

A Prisoner by No Crime of My Own
Noir Memoir True Crime

At three years old, Jodie watched her father murder a woman in a seedy hotel room. He, a true-born sociopath, strolled undetected, using religion as his disguise. Their family coat of arms was incest. The murdered woman’s life mattered and so did her death. Her murder left a destiny to locate the truth and get the chance to bring healing and justice to cold crimes lost to time.

https://www.amazon.com/Prisoner-No-Cr...

Hello All,

Anyone fancy a fun read for children? The target group is approx 8-12 years, but it can be read together as a family. It's very suitable for reading aloud. 'Cover Copy: 'Take one wet witch, a frog, a fish and a princess, add a king and queen, throw in a cat, sprinkle with slugs and snails, add a keeper of the kind's creatures, invoke a spell - and stir! A tale for age ranges slightly greater than you'd think.'

Published as a second updated edition at the end of 2021, the first edition was titled 'Krog the Prince Frog'.

My Goodreads author page is https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

My Amazon author link is https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B09MNP9MXG

If you would like to read it, I'm happy to send copies out in ebook form (pdf). Just leave a message on my Goodreads page, including your email address. It would probably be enjoyed best by those who enjoy reading books for children, or who have children of their own.

Hi all,
I am new to this group and can't wait interact more. In the meantime, I have published my first book, a unique compilation of love notes and marriage tips. I hope you will consider reading it!!

My author page: https://author.amazon.com/profile

My first review here on Goodreads!
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8...

HI my ebook was released yesterday it is a must read?
It is a wonderful book for your children and adults it teaches a valuable lesson.
All my books I write my primary goal is to help another individual in life whether it be kids or adults.
You can glance at my website on my profile my book link is below
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Crayon-C...

Hi from Fletch. A true Romantic.
I'd love for you to read my New Release in Non- Fiction : Romance101 by David J Fletcher
Available now through Kindle Unlimited for free.
I hope to soon have it available as a print edition too.

Love your feedback on my 30 years of gathering romantic gestures and inspirations.
Hope you like it. Would be great to receive some positive feedback.

Thanks
Fletch

https://amzn.asia/d/6eOLQJe
** A Note to all **
I have scheduled my kindle book to be free this coming weekend Mar 17 23 until 21st Mar 23 I Hope you can check it out. :-)

Thanks again

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

Hello everyone, I created an African American historical fiction three-book series about living while black during different eras of American history.
The books blend historic facts with exciting storylines and interesting characters.
I just published the third book, “If New Orleans Could Talk,” and would like reviews. It’s 150 pages.
Is anyone Interested?

The Amazon author link is https://amazon.com/author/amh_wb

Dear fellow Oprah's Book Club members,

In my novel, Il Lupo, I draw extensively on my own experiences with mental health issues and weave them into a suspenseful adventure.

Having lost my brother when I was twenty-two, and my mother when I was twenty-six, I became very well acquainted with loss and grief, and ultimately with anxiety, panic attacks and agoraphobia. I describe a little of what I experienced through my two main protagonists as a trip to Italy becomes unexpectedly adventurous. The adventure itself takes on a supernatural twist after these two friends encounter a dark stranger and rumours of him being a werewolf start to emerge.

What follows is a gripping race against time as our two guys assemble a team who might be able to help them avoid the curse and ultimately save their souls.

We are taken on a desperate journey from England, to Naples and the Amalfi Coast in Italy, to the Highlands of Scotland, and back again, ultimately walking the ancient cobbled streets of Pompeii.
It's very new, so reviews are few, but so far (at the time of writing this post), they are all five-stars.

Id love to connect with you if you choose to read Il Lupo, and I wish you a wonderful day, whatever the case.

Best wishes,
Greg
Gregory Alexander Sharp
Amazon Author Page US: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/aut...
Amazon Autor Page UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gregory-Alex...

Please check out new picture book about mother's love & eating disorder. There's a hand-written letter of mothers included in this picture book to encourage and bless children. Thank you.

My princess loves Adobo
book trailer: https://youtu.be/P4Jivjp-tWY
Available worldwide: https://books2read.com/u/3GV5kK

Hi Reader Community :-)

Just a reminder that ROMANCE101 is free on Kindle this weekend

Read these 101 romantic inspirations including - date ideas, gift suggestions, poems and romantic anecdotes.

Please take advantage of this opportunity.

https://amzn.to/3mKNXea

Has anyone thought that reading has no more value? Just reading a letter from your heart and finding life's most challenging answer: find yourself. And others... maybe reading short stories to find faces and spatial moments, more or less... "Passenger contact for hysterical subconscious " by Gianlubodai, look this, 148 pages 👉

Hi - just published my first book a few months ago.

'Staying in Your Power: 3 Steps to Creating Boundaries and Rules in Your Life'.

I'm still learning the ropes, yet I have a few 5 star reviews.

This book is authentic, raw and sometimes funny. Delving into the
'why' you want to create boundaries, but not for the reasons most people think. Along understandings from 3 levels of truth. Including practical applications and examples to help people immediately improve their lives.

Hope you enjoy it - https://www.amazon.com/Staying-Your-P...

Hello,

Congratulations on the release of your debut novel, "These Streets"! The themes you've mentioned and the setting in 80s-90s Harlem sound intriguing, and I'm eager to dive into your protagonist's perspective.

I would be happy to read and review your book. In return, I would appreciate it if you could also read and review my dark fantasy novel, "A Grey Beginning" by Raymond G. Bruderman Jr. It explores themes such as the consequences of ignorance, the struggle against darkness, and the power of the human spirit. You can find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Grey-Beginning...

I hope we both enjoy and learn from each other's work. Wishing you great success with your book, and I'm looking forward to exchanging reviews!

Best regards,

Raymond Bruderman

Gregory wrote: "Dear fellow Oprah's Book Club members,

In my novel, Il Lupo, I draw extensively on my own experiences with mental health issues and weave them into a suspenseful adventure.

Havin..."Hi Greg,

Your novel, "Il Lupo," sounds incredibly captivating and emotionally resonant. Drawing on your personal experiences with mental health issues, loss, and grief adds depth and authenticity to the story. I'm intrigued by the suspenseful adventure and supernatural elements, and I'm eager to follow the journey of your protagonists.

I will definitely check out "Il Lupo" and would be happy to leave a review. In return, I'd like to introduce you to my dark fantasy novel, "A Grey Beginning" by Raymond G. Bruderman Jr. It delves into themes of ignorance, the struggle against darkness, and the power of the human spirit, while taking the reader through a world filled with intricate politics and strong characters. I'd appreciate it if you could give it a read and leave a review as well. Here's the Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Grey-Beginning...

I'm looking forward to connecting with you and discussing our works. Wishing you great success with your novel, and I hope you have a fantastic day!

Best regards,

Ray

Raymond wrote: "Gregory wrote: "Dear fellow Oprah's Book Club members,

In my novel, Il Lupo, I draw extensively on my own experiences with mental health issues and weave them into a suspenseful ad..."
Thank you sir. Getting a really positive response from readers and reviewers alike so far. I have a 1st complete draft of the sequel now too. Will check your work out, of course.
Cheers
Greg

Hi everyone!!
I have written a children's book" Black Crayon" my book is about a girl who learns to love herself love the dark skin she is in even though she is bullied and teased.
It hits home with me because I was that girl when I was younger.
I wish I had a book to guide me through the days of being teased at school. I believed it would of built my confidence.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=black+cray...

The Chariton River Saga is a near-futurism (2045-2050) science fiction adventure series set in a dystopian future world recovering from a deadly pandemic.

I Hate Rabbits
Cole Sidwell
The Chariton River Saga (Book 1)
Synopsis: The year is 2045, an endless pandemic has decimated the country. Society is crumbling. In a gray and unforgiving world Frank Roman soldiers on. Married to a beautiful career woman from a wealthy family with dark secrets Frank struggles to live his best life.

A violent encounter on a hunting trip, in the rural hills of Missouri, lands Frank in jail. Bailed out by a mysterious ally, Frank strikes a bargain to make his way home in the midst of a heavy-handed government quarantine.

The difficult trek forges a friendship with an unlikely travel companion. Together they must survive the elements and a blood feud with local outlaws as they adventure down Missouri's waterways.

With Frank incommunicado, Jane's secrets begin to catch up with her. She finds herself caught in the middle of a corporate espionage scheme directed at her father's company. A rival corporate titan has hired a dangerous international mercenary to steal valuable intellectual property, but this wildcard has aspirations of his own.

Unbeknownst to Frank, he is hurtling headlong into a life and death conflagration. One that could spell disaster for his wife, her father's company, and his new friend.

The Rabbit Hunt
Cole Sidwell
The Chariton River Saga (Book 2)
The exciting sequel to the sci-fi adventure I Hate Rabbits.

Synopsis: A murder, a missing girl, an assassination, and the business opportunity of a lifetime, a ghost from the past connects them all.

A small-town Sheriff investigates a murder on the banks of the Chariton River. An old friend is dead, and Vic Underwood is out for justice. The old school lawman must use new school technology to track down the killer.

The year is 2050, five years have passed since the infamous night Frank Roman nearly died at the hands of a deadly mercenary. He has moved on, but the scars remain. Frank’s career at GBT is taking off under the mentorship of Gordon Cole.

Jane pursued her dream of working in the GBT high-containment lab, but she can’t help resenting Frank for joining her father’s company. Can their marriage survive the added stress?

Silas succeeded his late father as the elected bishop of the settlement, but he struggles against the ridged dogma of the council of elders. A new granary project causes tension in the community. Disaster strikes when Silas’s wife Annabelle goes missing. Desperate, he reaches out to an old friend for help.

The urgent missive draws Frank back into the seedy backwaters of Appanoose County. He recruits unlikely allies at the jailhouse to aid in his search for the missing girl, but can he trust them?

It is a race against time, can Sheriff Underwood solve the murders and help Frank find the girl before it’s too late?

Superpowers: A Journey to Self-Health
COMING SOON!!!! Now is the time to switch on your superpowers and follow your soul mission! In Superpowers, join Noelle Hipke on a journey of self-discovery and soul healing as she explains the invisible details and teaches you how to control your frequency, tap into unseen abilities utilizing a futuristic non-traditional approach. Aspects of human evolution and journal prompts after each chapter will guide you in creating your own story adventure book.

Hello fellow readers,
I was born and raised in South Africa and travelled extensively in Africa for work over the years. I generated a huge passion for African myths and legends. I would love to get your feedbacks/thoughts on my new book "Chasing African Legends" Thanks
Chasing African Legends

bit.ly/3Y9IvhD Although at face value Red Winter Journey is a simple entertaining romp full of break-neck action and laconic wit, some sophisticated use of language has gone into creating its authentically vintage flavour. Rushworth-Brown does not dilly-dally with the usual pleasantries but tells it the way it was like a literary shock jock. Fortunately, the story has a tender side with romance and a loving father searching for his son. His descriptions of the Yorkshire winter are tremendous, and the twisting plot puts the reader on edge.

You can win a print version of A Cup of Tea on the Commode in a Good reads giveaway, running until May 13.

"A Cup of Tea on the Commode is a beautiful tribute to Genevieve Porro! As a reader, I felt like I got to know her as a person—she is funny, endearing, sensitive, and I laughed many times throughout. I love the narrator’s tone of voice is unique, humorous, definitive, and conversational. It speaks to the readers. Mark doesn’t shy away from expressing all emotions he felt as he took care of his mother, and it is very endearing. There are many touching stories in the manuscript, and many that will resonate with readers on an emotional level." Allison, Boutique Quality Books

A Cup of Tea on the Commode: My Multi-Tasking Adventures of Caring for Mom. And How I Survived to Tell the Tale

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The Rabbit Hunt
Cole Sidwell
The Chariton River Saga (Book 2)
The exciting sequel to the sci-fi adventure I Hate Rabbits.

Synopsis: A murder, a missing girl, an assassination, and the business opportunity of a lifetime, a ghost from the past connects them all.

A small-town Sheriff investigates a murder on the banks of the Chariton River. An old friend is dead, and Vic Underwood is out for justice. The old-school lawman must use new-school technology to track down the killer.

The year is 2050, and five years have passed since the infamous night Frank Roman nearly died at the hands of a deadly mercenary. He has moved on, but the scars remain. Frank’s career at GBT is taking off under the mentorship of Gordon Cole.

Jane pursued her dream of working in the GBT high-containment lab, but she can’t help but resent Frank for joining her father’s company. Can their marriage survive the added stress?

Silas succeeded his late father as the elected bishop of the settlement, but he struggles against the ridged dogma of the council of elders. A new granary project causes tension in the community. Disaster strikes when Silas’s wife Annabelle goes missing. Desperate, he reaches out to an old friend for help.

The urgent missive draws Frank back into the seedy backwaters of Appanoose County. He recruits unlikely allies at the jailhouse to aid in his search for the missing girl, but can he trust them?

It is a race against time, can Sheriff Underwood solve the murders and help Frank find the girl before it’s too late?

Hi friends. New author here.

The morning after a birthday party she threw for me, I woke up in the hospital to learn that my girlfriend was dead, and I might be going to prison for causing the car crash that killed her. My memoir, Crashing, examines the profound consequences of the moment that forever changed my life and cut short the life of the woman I loved.

According to Darin Strauss, National Book Critics Circle Award winner and Guggenheim Fellow, "Mark L. O'Brien has lived through a tragedy and made something beautiful of it. He has gathered the pieces of his shattered life, and from them built this unforgettable book. Not only will this story of transformation move you; it will challenge your most basic assumptions about guilt, grief, mercy, and justice. Not to be missed."

Crashing: I Love You. Forgive Me.

I'd be so honored if you'd consider reading (you can check out a preview with the first 2.5 chapters on Amazon if you click on "Read Sample" while on the Kindle purchase option).

Feel free to reach out to discuss the book or if you're interested in a book club or bulk order of 10 or more paperbacks. I'm at mark@marklobrien.com.

Warmth and Gratitude,

Mark L. O'Brien