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Embracing Life’s Final Colors: A Heartfelt Journey through Loss,
Redemption, and the Unknown

Drama

Date Published: February 20, 2024

Publisher: Palmetto Publishing

 

 

In the tender pages of The Rainbow Diary, embark on an extraordinary
odyssey that transcends the boundaries of life and death. This poignant tale
weaves a tapestry of love, loss, and redemption, resonating deeply with
anyone who has felt the sharp ache of losing a loved one or grappled with
the haunting anxiety of mortality.

Meet Kenneth Talbot, a man on the precipice of his final journey. Diagnosed
with pancreatic cancer, he confronts the fragility of his existence. As the
sands of time slip away, Kenneth’s reflections paint a vivid portrait of
human emotion. His story becomes a mirror, reflecting the joys and regrets,
the triumphs and heartaches that define us all. Amidst the pain, Kenneth
finds unexpected solace in the most unlikely places. His bond with his
teenage son, Brian, becomes a source of profound reconciliation, a testament
to the enduring power of familial love. The gentle presence of MaryAnn, his
devoted nurse, becomes a beacon of hope, guiding him toward
acceptance.

The Rainbow Diary is more than a novel; it is a sanctuary for the soul. It
delicately explores the complex nuances of life’s final moments, offering a
glimpse into the afterlife that is both imaginative and comforting. Through
Kenneth’s introspection, readers are invited to confront their own fears and
anxieties, finding solace in the shared human experience. This book is a
testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a celebration of the
enduring power of love that transcends the boundaries of time and
space.

Immerse yourself in this extraordinary narrative, and let The Rainbow Diary
be your guiding light through the labyrinth of life, death, and everything
in between.

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EXCERPT

I think the body gives the mind the ammunition for the mind to give back to the body the force. And today, for the first time, that ammunition is absent. There is nothing left in the arsenal. All the weapons have been exhausted. It is not that I have given up but more accurately that I am no longer allowed to participate. There is a difference, a big difference, but probably one that can be truly understood only by my fellow dying patients. And they are not going to be around much longer to testify. 

Knowing that changes everything. A certain tranquility now lies before me, which is somewhat comforting in a strange and paradoxical way. I have lost some fights before, but this time there will be no second chance. No opportunity to amend the results. No strategy to overcome the obstacle in some ingenious or herculean way. No rematch. I don’t have to perform any more and be held accountable to my increasingly unattainable standards. The pressure is off. My fate is sealed. The ultimate defeat lies before me, and I feel both anxious and curious about what lies ahead. 

I am searching for a way not to feel that I’ve been beaten, to view my earthly demise in more spiritual terms. Certainly, it can’t be worse than my existence now, and I pray it will be a whole lot better. But although I feel somewhat prepared, I am still uncertain about the timing. Will it happen this very minute, or in an hour, or even in a day? 

I am not fearful any longer, but I don’t want panic to creep back in at the moment of truth. I want to relax and go out with some semblance of dignity and pride. Will I have any control at the very, very end or just become a prisoner to my relentless captor? To what degree can I define any portion of my journey? I would like to simply ease into my death and be carried away in its decisive beauty. I hope I’m not completely alone when it occurs, for that would be both daunting and dispiriting. Death can make a person feel so uncomfortably vulnerable. 

There can be no more isolating feeling in the world than dying.

 

About the Author

Dr. Mitchell Maiman

Dr. Mitchell Maiman became a physician at age twenty-four and is now
retired. As a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology and sub-specialist in
Gynecologic Oncology, he has had a distinguished academic, clinical, and
research career in medicine and served as both a Director of Gynecologic
Oncology and Chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology at major New York
City-based university hospitals. He has been recognized for his numerous
educational contributions in the field and his devotion and commitment to
the teaching of residents and fellows.

Mitch lives with his wife, Dr. Judy Levy, in Long Island, New York, and is
an avid tennis player and practitioner of yoga. They first met during their
residency training. This is his first novel.

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A Coat of Many Colors Blitz

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Putting Jewish Characters on Stage

 

Drama

Date Published: February 1, 2024

 

 

Showing diversity is the best way to undermine the negative stereotyping of
Jewish people. The five plays in this book illustrate why stereotypes of any
description don’t work.

In Shylock Revisited, the main character won’t give up his efforts to make
the merchant of Venice, Antonio, pay what he owes. In “Good Deeds”
a screen writer, Salka Viertel, pays the price for helping Nazi era Jewish
artists escape from Europe.

Harry Houdini takes on a reluctant con woman in Margery Meets Harry.
Educating Henry Adams has the queen of Tahiti convince the U.S. historian,
Henry Adams, to help her write a family history that leaves out her Jewish
heritage. And finally, in The Optimist, a Jewish college professor discovers
that the world goes beyond the logical solutions he thinks will solve all
problems.

 

About the Author

Roy Schreiber

Roy Schreiber started out as a history professor and switched to play
writing. At one time he was a member of both the American Historical Society
and the British Royal Historical Society. Currently he belongs to the
Dramatists Guild and is a Network Playwright with Chicago Dramatists. For
several years he has been a reader/evaluator for the Jewish Plays
Project.

 

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Embracing Life’s Final Colors: A Heartfelt Journey through Loss,
Redemption, and the Unknown

Drama

Date Published: February 20, 2024

Publisher: Palmetto Publishing

 

 

In the tender pages of The Rainbow Diary, embark on an extraordinary
odyssey that transcends the boundaries of life and death. This poignant tale
weaves a tapestry of love, loss, and redemption, resonating deeply with
anyone who has felt the sharp ache of losing a loved one or grappled with
the haunting anxiety of mortality.

Meet Kenneth Talbot, a man on the precipice of his final journey. Diagnosed
with pancreatic cancer, he confronts the fragility of his existence. As the
sands of time slip away, Kenneth’s reflections paint a vivid portrait of
human emotion. His story becomes a mirror, reflecting the joys and regrets,
the triumphs and heartaches that define us all. Amidst the pain, Kenneth
finds unexpected solace in the most unlikely places. His bond with his
teenage son, Brian, becomes a source of profound reconciliation, a testament
to the enduring power of familial love. The gentle presence of MaryAnn, his
devoted nurse, becomes a beacon of hope, guiding him toward
acceptance.

The Rainbow Diary is more than a novel; it is a sanctuary for the soul. It
delicately explores the complex nuances of life’s final moments, offering a
glimpse into the afterlife that is both imaginative and comforting. Through
Kenneth’s introspection, readers are invited to confront their own fears and
anxieties, finding solace in the shared human experience. This book is a
testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a celebration of the
enduring power of love that transcends the boundaries of time and
space.

Immerse yourself in this extraordinary narrative, and let The Rainbow Diary
be your guiding light through the labyrinth of life, death, and everything
in between.

About the Author

Dr. Mitchell Maiman

Dr. Mitchell Maiman became a physician at age twenty-four and is now
retired. As a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology and sub-specialist in
Gynecologic Oncology, he has had a distinguished academic, clinical, and
research career in medicine and served as both a Director of Gynecologic
Oncology and Chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology at major New York
City-based university hospitals. He has been recognized for his numerous
educational contributions in the field and his devotion and commitment to
the teaching of residents and fellows.

 

Mitch lives with his wife, Dr. Judy Levy, in Long Island, New York, and is
an avid tennis player and practitioner of yoga. They first met during their
residency training. This is his first novel.

 

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The Invisible Red String Blitz

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A love story that transcends time, place, and circumstance.

 

Drama, Fiction

Date Published: November 7, 2023

 

 

Love knows no boundaries; it’s written in the threads of
destiny….

 

“An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet,
regardless of time, place, or circumstance. The thread may stretch or
tangle, but it will never break.” – Chinese Proverb

 

The Invisible Red String is a soulful odyssey where an invisible red thread
of destiny weaves a tapestry of love, growth, and transformation across
continents.

 

Join four extraordinary souls as their lives intertwine in the most
unexpected of ways, transcending the barriers of race and culture to create
profound and meaningful connections.

John, an advertising executive, carries the scars of a turbulent past, a
product of the foster care system, now striving to provide a loving home for
his son, who has Down syndrome. When his supermodel wife abandons him, he
finds himself at a crossroads, searching for healing and redemption.

Anna, hailing from a conservative background in Kerala, India, knows the
pain of forced arranged marriages and the depths of physical abuse. As a
divorcee, she’s determined to break free from her past and discover her own
path to happiness.

Jake, a successful cardiologist, appears superficial on the surface, but
beneath his polished exterior lies a longing for something deeper. He
embarks on a journey of self-discovery, encountering a love that transcends
time and space.

Lilly, a young African woman who once endured the cruelty of corporal
punishment, arrives in a foreign land to pursue her education, with no
family to guide her. She finds unexpected solace in the warm embrace of a
gay couple who become her chosen family.

 

As these four souls converge at Soul Haven, a place where personal stories
are shared, and meaningful bonds are forged, they embark on a remarkable
journey of growth and transformation. Through profound experiences, they
confront their traumas, explore unconventional therapies like past life
regression and shadow work, and break down the barriers of race and
culture.

 

Anna and John’s love story emerges as a beacon of hope, proving that love
can heal even the deepest wounds. Jake and Maya’s connection transcends the
physical realm, leading Jake on a quest to understand the depths of his own
soul.

 

The Invisible Red String is a spiritual love story that delves into complex
concepts of abuse, trauma, and therapy, offering a glimpse into the power of
human connection and the unbreakable threads of destiny that bind us
all.

 

Get your copy today and experience a love story that will touch your heart,
challenge your perceptions, and leave you believing in the power of destiny
and human connection.

About the Author

Ann Zachariah, M.D.

Ann Zachariah, M.D. is a renowned psychiatrist, educator, clinician, and
author based in Houston, Texas.

Mr. Peter Berlin is a publicist and author and lives in LA,
California.

 

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The Home I Left Blitz

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Drama

Date Published: October 9, 2023

 

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A journey home reveals more than John could ever have imagined –
secrets, loss, and the surprising power of redemption.

 

After years of service, John Furst settled into a low-key bureaucratic post
within the US military, coordinating funeral arrangements for soldiers. With
a loving woman in his corner, and a punchy work crew he enjoys, he could
ride this thing out to retirement. Then a call comes in. His father’s
cracking voice informs John that his disliked elder brother has suddenly
died.

John must journey home to face the questions around his drug-addicted
brother’s death, the conflicted family members who remain, and his own
ghosts haunting through four generations of small-town minds. Drawing on
patience, drinking, laughter, tears, and screams, John and his estranged
family face tragic loss, and he learns that while before his life once
seemed secure, it now appears held in place by stagnation.

While crossing a bridge to work one morning after the funeral, John decides
to take a leap unforeseen.

Join John on his transformative journey as he navigates the complexities of
family, love, and self-discovery. Discover the power of second chances and
the resilience of the human spirit in a story that will tug at your
heartstrings and leave you pondering the choices that define us all.

 

The Home I Left is a gripping tale that reminds us that, sometimes, it’s
the journey back that leads us forward.

About the Author

Travis Bush

Travis Bush is a novelist, academic writer, and committed adventurer, at
least in his mind. Born in the small town of Dade City, Florida, and then
raised in the slightly bigger town of Zephyrhills, he quickly looked to
leaving whenever he could. Hindered in his first attempt—being only
eleven then and lacking a driver’s license—Travis was forced to stick
around for longer than he wanted. Once grown and graduated from Saint Leo
University, which equipped him with degrees in Political Science and
History, he was ready to take on the world. While his education may have
given him a deep love of philosophy and humanity, it didn’t yield many
career opportunities nor the chance to leave town like he’d always dreamed.
Luckily, Uncle Sam had just the thing for him: Travis joined the Army and
finally went on his grand adventure. However, it was slightly less grand and
looked much more like rural Alabama, Louisiana, Virginia, and Arizona. The
adventure was also less on the adventurous side and more confined to
isolating cubicles and windowless rooms. Undeterred, Travis took to
daydreaming and writing. His debut novel and those that follow, overflow
with the adventures, nightmares, or caffeine-fueled hallucinations he wished
he’d had or wishes he hadn’t.

 

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