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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | September 5, 2024 · 5:00 am

Echoes of Fortune Blitz

The Search for Braddock’s Lost Gold

Historical Thriller, Historical Fiction

Date Published: August 31, 2024

In 1755, British Major General Braddock led an army of 2,400 soldiers,
including a young Colonel George Washington and Daniel Boone, to retake Fort
Duquesne from the French and seize control of the American
Frontier—The French & Indian War. Yet, carried by this formidable
force was a treasure—gold to be used as payroll for troops and gifts
to win over native allies. Its protection throughout the perilous journey,
through steep mountains and dense wilderness, weighed heavily on the
General’s mind.

Ever since The Battle of the Monongahela, where the French ambushed
Braddock’s forces and mortally wounded him, Braddock’s puzzling
orders for a hasty, complete retreat from an inferior force have driven
rumors he desperately sought to recover the treasure he hid for its
protection, but instead, took its location to his grave.

Over the centuries, legends swirled around Braddock’s lost gold,
worth a fortune today. The tales of its hiding place, stretching the length
of Braddock’s tedious and precarious march from Western Maryland to
Southwestern Pennsylvania, have persisted.

Fast forward to today—Join Jack Sullivan and his companions in a
heart-pounding quest as they decipher cryptic clues, brave treacherous
traps, race against time, and battle aggressive adversaries. Will
Jack’s bonds with his friends withstand the ultimate test, or will
their pursuit of wealth cost them everything, including their lives?

About the Author

David R. Leng, known for his expertise in risk management and insurance,
now ventures into the world of fiction with his latest historical thriller,
Echoes of Fortune. With a distinguished career spanning over 30 years, David
is the author of International #1 Best Sellers including “Insured to
Fail” and “The 10 Laws of Insurance Attraction,” and has
saved clients over $42 million in premiums and overcharges. As Executive
Vice President and Partner of the Duncan Financial Group, David is
celebrated for his innovative Risk Profile Improvement Process and has
earned numerous accolades, including Advisor of the Year by the Institute of
WorkComp Professionals. An avid contributor to industry publications,
David’s passion extends beyond his professional achievements to
include boating, skiing, woodworking, and supporting his local high
school’s musical productions. His foray into historical thrillers
reflects his deep storytelling skills and a lifelong commitment to engaging
and captivating audiences.

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | September 4, 2024 · 5:00 am

Songs for the Deaf Virtual Book Tour

Speculative Fiction

Songs for the Deaf is a wonderful story with the unforgettable presence of
Miles Curtin, the protagonist. Following his bombshell discovery, the
tug-of-war within his soul creates the kind of depth and literary richness
that is one of the hallmarks I look for in great writing. Mariel Hemingway,
Oscar-nominated actress, author, and granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway

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She sits with him while he bathes, fusses over him, towels him down, and helps him into his deluxe hotel bathrobe. It isn’t until then that she realizes what a terrible funk he is in. She inches closer, until her lips are close enough to his face for her to feel the static. “Look, darling, we’re way out there on a limb together. If you can’t talk to me now, when will you be ready to talk to me?”

“Why don’t we table it? We’ve got the rest of our lives to discuss it,” he replies.

“Was that a proposal?!” She practically jumps out of her skin.

“I’m not really sure, but it sure as hell sounded like one. Why don’t you ask me again in the morning?”

She is still a little giddy, but to bed it is.

About the Author

Ken Silver discontinued his education for two years to pursue a career in
fashion design. He then worked his way through law school designing clothing
for a French fashion house and was ultimately admitted to the New York Bar,
but continued to work as a fashion designer, fabric designer, and
colorist.

He went on to design and build a chain of clothing stores in Canada that
featured his own exclusive designs. Following his return to the States, Mr.
Silver spearheaded the design and concept planning as an active partner in
large-scale mixed use real estate projects in and around NYC. While doing
so, he exhibited his photography in venues throughout the US, including solo
shows in the gallery districts of Manhattan, East Hampton, Beverly Hills,
and Carmel.

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Laughing is Forever Virtual Book Tour

Poetry

Date Published: March 22, 2024

Publisher: MindStir Media

Laughing is Forever is my second book. And while it’s gritty, rhythmic,
dark and dangerous it’s also fun, quirky, and inquisitive. Topics range from
growing up in the Deep South to questioning the mainstream narrative of how
it all . . . came to be. I want people who don’t read much and who hate
poetry (the largest demographic) to give this collection a chance and fall
in love with books by reading something that they can relate to and/or be
awed by. Laughing is Forever is a standalone book, a brand-new beast, but
follows in the footsteps of Blameforest in the sense that it’s reinventing
what poetry can be. And hopefully inspiring folks to take risks with their
own work and stand out from the maddening crowd.

Reviews for Laughing is Forever

“These are the kind of tattered, beautiful poems I often search for and
rarely find-the ones that explain, ‘Just be happy with a beer after work.
You know, quit all the complaining. It won’t change a single thing. It just
prolongs the suffering.’ “

-Sean Thomas Dougherty, author of Death Prefers the Minor Keys

“Stocks’s writing has a powerful immediacy, and his poems are packed with
both profanity and pop-culture references . . .”

-Kirkus Reviews

“This collection is brave, unflinching and hits you like a punch in the
jaw. It is at times brutal and vicious but also tender and intelligent. I
was reminded of early Eminem in the poignant anger of some of the
poems.”

-Sam Szanto, author of If No One Speaks

EXCERPT

I can only hope

and pray, that my armpits are dry

and smell nice for such an occasion.

—from “My Father’s Ghost”

About the Author

Jason Stocks is a writer and teacher living in south Florida. Before
becoming a teacher, he worked in a chicken house, washed dishes, bagged
groceries, waited tables, and sold cars. His first full-length poetry
collection–Blameforest–was published in 2021 and was recently named a
finalist in the 2024 American Legacy Book Awards for contemporary poetry.
When not writing, he enjoys reading vintage YA horror, riding his Haro
cruiser, and spending time with the family.

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Simple Rich People Virtual Book Tour

Self-Help Personal Finance

Date Published: 4/3/24

Publisher: Mindstir Media

Have you ever wondered how people become rich? They keep it simple!

Business dealmaking veteran Shekhar Chopra dispenses wealth wisdom for
dreamers, thinkers, renegades, mavericks, and do-gooders in this
indispensable roadmap to building financial success and personal
well-being.

Simple Rich People explores fundamental principles and practical scenarios
to build wealth and leverage money as an effective resource to live a
fulfilling life. It’s time to simplify becoming wealthy and feeling
wealthy.

Are you ready to feel rich? It’s simple…once you know how!

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Simple Rich People shows people how to build wealth. Wealth earned the right way is a significant impetus for self-belief. Wealth is not only described by the amount of money one has, though this is a metric that helps measure, but it’s also a shameless quantitative metric. Wealth is not what it is but what it can provide to the individual in pursuit of this highly prized yet mostly elusive reward.

This book shares simple principles to generate wealth. Seemingly ordinary people can achieve incredible wealth through simplicity and ingenuity. Someone’s genes determine neither simplicity nor ingenuity; these are within the sphere of influence of “ordinary” human beings. Ordinary human is an oxymoron akin to corporate wellbeing and work-life balance. Corporate well-being feels like a resort spa experience. And work-life balance is a myth to follow to hell — burn your work and your life. The banal truth is that there is only life, and work in any form supports this life. There is no ordinary human being. Each human being is a trapeze artist, a magician in an invisible cloak. Endowed with unique abilities, we have sufficient assets within ourselves to create wealth with purpose.

The principles in the book will take you from A to Z for creating wealth, the state of A being where you are today even if you are starting out under mountains of debt. And Z is where you want to go. For those who lean quantitatively, the number is yours to pick. I cannot guarantee whether you will reach this number, but if you choose it wisely you have my assurance of a life well lived and money well beyond your needs.

About the Author

I have twenty plus years of experience in procurement and business
negotiations at Fortune 500 companies including Deloitte Consulting, Yahoo,
eBay, Kaiser Permanente, Splunk, and Novellus. I have built wealth from
ground zero with discipline, courage, and experimentation. I did not create
a new software, invent a new drug, or sell investments in Wall Street.
Simple Rich People shares the methodology, and frameworks on how this was
accomplished, and to guide others in their journey.

I am devoted to elevating financial literacy in our communities and help
people of all backgrounds to live richer, simpler lives, and improve quality
of life outcomes. The potential to expand financial literacy for readers of
all socio-economic backgrounds, and generate self-belief and self-reliance
is the mana.

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Dara the Pirate Panda Blitz

Children’s Book

Date Published: July 30, 2024

Join Dara the Panda on an adventurous pirate quest where the true riches
are the bonds of friendship and fun!

Ahoy, little adventurers! Meet Dara, the imaginative panda who dreams of
being a pirate. Wearing her striped shirt, pink bow, and red skirt, Dara
sets sail with her friends—Mike the monkey, Tao the tiger, and Lulu
the colorful bird—on a thrilling treasure hunt. As they explore leafy
forests and rocky rivers, they encounter exciting surprises and new friends
along the way.

As Dara and her crew brave storms and meet a friendly pirate crew, they
discover that the real treasure isn’t gold or jewels but the joy of
friendship and the fun they share. With bravery and camaraderie, Dara and
her friends overcome the storm’s fury and find that the greatest rewards
come from the friendships they build and the adventures they share.

Adventure awaits in every treasure hunt. Get your copy today and follow
Dara the Panda on an imaginative adventure as she sets sail on a pirate
quest in her latest tale!

About the Author

As a child with a vast imagination, Xiao spent countless hours creating new
worlds and playful adventures in her backyard. Now, she channels those
experiences and her creative spirit into writing engaging stories for young
children. With a happy smile and a pen dancing across the pages, Xiao brings
new characters to life, hoping to encourage children to use their own
imaginations and creativity while learning about friendship, determination,
and kindness.

When Xiao isn’t dreaming up new adventures for her characters, she
happily tends her flowers, learns to sew, or plays outside with her own
little bundles of joy. Join Xiao on many journeys through the wonder of
words and spark children’s imaginations everywhere!

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