Tuesday, September 30, 2025
ZEOG - Chapter 1
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Rhino
Time is running out for Dr. Minh Tran. Desperate to save her father, Linh plunges into Hanoi's lethal underworld, hunting a cure as ancient as it is forbidden.
Her search ensnares her in a bloody web of poachers, smugglers, and killers who traffic in extinction. As bodies pile up and evidence vanishes, a relentless inspector and a passionate conservationist close in from opposite sides.
Stalked by shadowy figures and haunted by impossible choices, Linh discovers a terrifying truth: saving her father may cost her soul—or both their lives.
In this high-stakes game where everyone is both hunter and hunted, survival demands crossing lines that can never be uncrossed.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Zhuri's Heart
Ahbey, a wildlife caretaker, discovered a young gorilla named Zhuri with a thorn in her thumb and a distinctive heart-shaped mark under her eye. Unable to locate her family, he brought her to a protected sanctuary. Zhuri thrived among the other gorillas, and once she was ready, Ahbey released her back into the wild. Years later, longing to see her, Ahbey ventured back into the jungle. He found Zhuri, and their friendship was renewed. Ahbey bid her a final farewell, treasuring their bond forever. This story is inspired by true events.
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Why Sensual Metaphysics is the Relationship Upgrade You Didn’t Know You Needed
Why Sensual Metaphysics is the Relationship Upgrade You Didn’t Know You Needed
Relationships are wonderful—but let’s be real, they can also be tricky, exhausting, and sometimes stuck on autopilot. That’s where Sensual Metaphysics: Bringing The Sacred Into Your Relationship by Rob Alex, Ph.D. steps in. This isn’t just another relationship guide—it’s a journey into blending the metaphysical with the sensual to create something extraordinary.
If you’ve ever thought, “There has to be more than dinner, Netflix, and arguing about laundry,” this book is your ticket to something deeper, more meaningful, and a whole lot more fun.
Sacred Meets Sensual
This book weaves together metaphysical practices—like energy alignment, moon rituals, and mindful communication—with the art of love and intimacy. The result? A roadmap for couples to reconnect, reignite passion, and build a relationship that feels less like routine and more like a sacred adventure.
Think of it as moving beyond the surface and exploring the cosmic side of your love life. After all, why settle for ordinary when the universe is offering extraordinary?
Practical, Playful, and Profound
One of the best parts of Sensual Metaphysics is how approachable it is. You don’t have to be a guru, a yogi, or someone who knows all their chakras by name. Each chapter is an invitation—to try new rituals, explore sacred touch, or experiment with the power of intention.
It’s about finding what works for you and your partner and making it your own. And yes, there’s plenty of room for humor, mistakes, and a little playful exploration along the way.
Why Your Relationship Will Thank You
Reignite the Spark: Move past “same-old, same-old” and rediscover the excitement you had at the beginning.
Deeper Connection: Learn to communicate and connect with an energy that goes way beyond words.
Shared Growth: Instead of growing apart, you’ll grow together—spiritually, emotionally, and intimately.
Unique Rituals: From moonlit meditations to sacred touch practices, you’ll create rituals that are as unique as your love story.
Who Is This Book For?
Honestly? Anyone in a relationship. Whether you’re newly in love, decades into marriage, or somewhere in between, Sensual Metaphysics offers tools and ideas that can strengthen your bond. If you’re looking to turn “just fine” into phenomenal, this is your next must-read.
Final Thought
Sensual Metaphysics: Bringing The Sacred Into Your Relationship is more than a book—it’s an invitation to see your relationship through a new lens. It encourages you to blend love with spiritual exploration, passion with purpose, and intimacy with infinite possibilities.
Because when love and the metaphysical meet, magic happens. ✨
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Why You Need to Start Planning Your Holiday Book Promotion in September and October
Why You Need to Start Planning Your Holiday Book Promotion in September and October
Ah, the holidays—the most wonderful (and chaotic) time of the year. Shoppers are in a frenzy, shipping deadlines loom, and your readers are out there searching for the perfect gift. Spoiler: that perfect gift could be your book—but only if you start planning now.
If you wait until November or December to think about promoting your book, you’re already late to the holiday party (and someone else snagged the good eggnog). That’s why September and October are the sweet spot for getting your holiday promotions rolling. Here’s why.
1. Readers Shop Earlier Than You Think
Forget the old-school last-minute mall runs. These days, people start holiday shopping as soon as pumpkin spice lattes hit the shelves. If your book isn’t already on their radar by October, it risks getting lost in the holiday shuffle.
2. Promotion Takes Time to Gain Traction
Whether you’re scheduling blog features, social media ads, or newsletter swaps, you can’t just snap your fingers and expect results overnight. Promotions build momentum, and the earlier you start, the more visibility your book will have when readers are ready to click “buy.”
3. The Competition Gets Fierce
By November, every author, business, and their grandma is flooding feeds with sales pitches. Standing out in December is like shouting in Times Square at midnight on New Year’s Eve. But if you start in September or October, you’ll already have carved out your space (and maybe saved your voice).
4. You Can Strategize Instead of Scramble
Holiday promotions are about more than just posting “Buy My Book!” once a week. When you start early, you have time to:
Create themed graphics and images.
Schedule social media posts in advance.
Pitch to holiday gift guides, book blogs, and influencers.
Bundle your book with other goodies (bookmarks, signed copies, gift baskets—oh my!).
5. Readers LOVE Holiday-Themed Marketing
Let’s be honest—slap a Santa hat on your book cover graphic and readers pay attention. Start early, and you can weave in Halloween, Thanksgiving, and holiday cheer, keeping your book visible through the entire season.
Don’t Be the Author Who Waits
Think of your holiday promotion like shipping a package. You wouldn’t wait until December 24th to mail it and hope it arrives on time, right? Same goes for your book. September and October are when the smart authors plant the seeds, so their sales can grow into a bountiful holiday harvest.
So grab your calendar, dust off those festive graphics, and start planning now. Because nothing looks better under the tree than a beautifully wrapped book (except maybe two books). 🎄📚
Friday, September 19, 2025
Why You Need Business Powered by Metaphysics
Why You Need Business Powered by Metaphysics for Your Business
Let’s be real—most business books are about as exciting as watching a spreadsheet calculate. They promise strategies, hacks, and formulas but forget one tiny little detail: you’re a human being with energy, emotions, and maybe even a set of chakra stones hiding in your desk drawer.
That’s where Business Powered by Metaphysics: How to Attract Success, Abundance & Sanity (Without Burning Out Your Chakras) comes in.
This isn’t your average “sit up straight, attend boring meetings, maximize ROI” type of book. Nope. This is your invitation to build a business that’s as fun, flowing, and abundant as it is successful.
So, What Makes This Book Different?
1. Your Business Becomes a Living, Breathing Energetic Powerhouse
Forget treating your business like a soulless machine. Dr. Rob Alex shows you how to infuse metaphysical energy into your work so your business feels alive (and no, you don’t need jumper cables for this).
2. You’ll Attract Wealth in the Most Delightfully Woo Ways
Sigils. Crystals. Affirmations (but with actual flair). You’ll discover how to turn “woo-woo” into “cha-ching.” And yes, you’ll learn the art of charging your wallet with good vibes without explaining it awkwardly at the coffee shop.
3. Hustle Meets Hammock Time
Finally—a business book that actually encourages napping. Rest isn’t laziness; it’s strategy. Imagine running a business where recharging your energy is as important as recharging your phone.
4. Modern Tools Meet Ancient Wisdom
From AI-enhanced journaling to cosmic branding, this book merges the digital age with metaphysical traditions. Your brand will be aligned with the universe and look amazing on Instagram.
5. It’s Actually Fun to Read
With 57+ chapters packed full of humor, rituals, and quirky practices (yes, even manifesting while you sip coffee or find coins on the sidewalk), you’ll laugh while learning how to make your business thrive. No more dry jargon. Just woo-meets-wisdom.
Why You Can’t Afford to Skip This Book
You’re tired of burnout and blah business advice.
You secretly (or not-so-secretly) believe your vision board has more power than your business plan.
You’re ready for abundance without selling your soul—or your sanity.
You want to vibe at the frequency of HECK YES instead of ugh, Monday again.
The Bottom Line
Business Powered by Metaphysics isn’t just a book—it’s a high-vibe roadmap for building a business that works with your energy, not against it. You’ll learn to laugh at your bills, eat prosperity foods (because wealth should taste delicious), and align your empire with universal flow.
So if you’re ready to scale your business, raise your vibration, and maybe even dance your way into abundance, this is the book you’ve been waiting for.
✨ Because success isn’t just about spreadsheets—it’s about vibes, vision boards, and a whole lot of metaphysical mojo.
Friday, September 12, 2025
THE VALLEY OF THE HIDDEN: A WILD, SUSPENSEFUL JOURNEY INTO A LOST WORLD OF ANCIENT HISTORY
October 2022: Svante Pääbo wins the Nobel Prize. The Neanderthal genome is sequenced, and we begin to understand: Our human cousins weren't grunting brutes, but rather skilful, resourceful, and empathetic. What if they didn't go extinct? Could they have survived to this day?
Hidden in the forgotten corners of the world, our human relatives—the Neanderthals—lie silent. Clever beings, gifted hunters, lost to history’s pages . . . until now.
Lilly Feron never expected her quiet life running a wolf park in Utah to be upended by a single, dead animal. But when a wolf believed to be extinct with a spear tip lodged in its neck turns up on a highway, everything changes.
The weapon, made from Neanderthal bone only a few decades old, should be impossible. After all, Neanderthals vanished thirty-five thousand years ago. She learns of a trapper who claims to have seen such a strange wolf, hidden deep in the Bitterroot Mountains. Was it the same animal?
Lilly and paleoanthropologist Austin Walker dig deeper, and uncover amazing truths about the existence of Neanderthals. Could they still be out there living in isolation?
As the mystery unfolds, they must wrestle with a gripping secret—one that forces them to question everything they thought they knew about history, humanity, and what lives in the wild. All before the authorities put an end to it.
The past isn’t gone. It’s waiting. And it’s about to make its presence known.
“The Valley of the Hidden masterfully blends anthropological science with vivid storytelling, offering a gripping exploration of human resilience, culture, and belief in a forgotten world. With an archaeologist’s precision and a novelist’s imagination, J.M.G. Schmidt reconstructs an ancient way of life that feels startlingly real. Think Neanderthals were just grunting brutes? Think again. This fascinating journey into our deep past will challenge everything you thought you knew about our long-lost cousins.”—Patrick Keeney, Canadian author and journalist
on Amazon / Kindle / Kindle Unlimited
Thursday, September 11, 2025
THE ANIMALS IN THE FOREST
A GREAT BOOK THAT HELPS KIDS TO DISCOVER THE ANIMALS IN THE FOREST WITH THEIR NAMES.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Murder on the Hawaiian Coast
Murder on the Hawaiian Coast
When the body of Dorian Veynar—the ruthless tycoon who built a tourism empire across the Hawaiian Islands—is discovered on his Waikīkī estate, paradise is shattered. What begins as a serene morning overlooking Diamond Head turns into the scene of a shocking murder that sends tremors through Honolulu’s elite.
Detective Keoki Tanaka, a man whose roots run deep into the volcanic soil of Hawai‘i, is called to unravel the truth behind Veynar’s violent death. The investigation draws him into a labyrinth of suspects: a fiery former lover humiliated in public, a calculating business partner with everything to gain, employees betrayed and discarded, and islanders whose sacred lands were desecrated by Veynar’s greed.
From the glittering resorts of Honolulu to the quiet coastlines of Maui, Tanaka navigates webs of power, betrayal, and ancestral claims. As the body count rises and old grudges resurface, he must untangle lies buried beneath paradise’s postcard-perfect facade. Each clue points to hidden motives, each alibi crumbles under scrutiny, and every revelation pulls him closer to a killer driven by ambition, vengeance, or both.
Rich with Hawaiian atmosphere and steeped in suspense, Murder on the Hawaiian Coast is a gripping whodunnit where paradise itself becomes the stage for a deadly reckoning. In a world where beauty masks danger, Detective Tanaka must uncover the truth before the islands’ darkest secrets claim another life.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Bone Star
A PhD professor of paleontology, herself an exotic Apache princess nicknamed Bone Star, organizes a scientific expedition consisting of an eclectic group of fortune hunters that becomes known as the Boner Expedition. The mission is to go to the home of Bone Star’s Apache ancestors in southwestern Texas and locate the fossil of the reaper of death. Many obstacles arise along the way, including giant snakes and gators, thieves and killers, drug cartel thugs, and other bone hunters whose objective is money not science. The question becomes who or what is the real reaper of death.
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Sacrificial Lambs
Long ago, before Genesis, a secret experiment was conducted. One which consisted of combining the DNA of a reptilian humanoid with the celestial chemistry of an angel. It had gone terribly wrong and now the fate of Vatican City will have to depend on an apprentice angel named Darr, a pistol packing pope with a dirty conscious, and a few ragtag cardinals with baggage of their own. United under the banner of righteousness, they will have to battle a legion of mystical creatures and seal off an ancient gateway, if they want to prevent the newly escaped nemesis from cloning a hybrid army capable of biblical destruction.
Click here to get Sacrificial Lambs on Amazon / Kindle
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Ancestor: The Hooded Hero #1
His schizophrenia is his power. His PTSD is their nightmare.
Cody, a US Army veteran who now works as a firefighter, is one bad 911 call from a complete mental breakdown. Then life feeds him two bad calls, back to back.
He begins to hallucinate and hear voices. But they don't just speak to him-they grant him abilities beyond his wildest imagination. And they have their own agenda.
Meanwhile, sinister forces wreak havoc on the city, tearing apart its infrastructure bit by bit. Will this firefighter-turned-superhero quell the burning city's flames, or will he be the gust that spreads them?
Ancestor is a dark urban fantasy thriller which explores the daily lives of first responders and mental health topics through the lens of a superhero's trials.
Inside you will find:
- Justice and vengeance dealt with a bloody, heavy hand.
- Revenge. Beautiful, satisfying revenge.
- An unforgettably unique romance subplot.
- Insight into the daily lives of first responders, written by a first responder.
- Seriously flawed, regular people. Because to be flawed is to be normal.
Friday, September 5, 2025
Space Vault: The Seed Eclipse (Sci-Fi Galaxy series Book 2)
🚀 New Release: Space Vault: The Seed Eclipse
From award-winning author Jeremy Clift comes a bold new entry in the Sci-Fi Galaxy series—Space Vault: The Seed Eclipse—a visionary tale of humanity on the brink and the future of life itself.
Space was meant to save us. Instead, it’s where the next war begins.
And one mother’s love may be the last defense of human freedom.
As Earth collapses under climate and food crises, rival powers battle for control of a lunar Seed Vault holding humanity’s last genetic hope. But the true prize lies beyond the Vault—it’s Diana, a child engineered for survival in deep space.
Hunted by the ruthless Consortium that created her, Diana’s only protector is her mother, Teagan Ward, a former captive of lunar experiments. With alien alliances breaking and AIs shaping the future of evolution, Teagan flees to the Tritans—an endangered species with their own secrets.
As species clash and ideologies fracture, one truth remains:
The vault is the code. The seed eclipse is the signal. The child is the key.
And unanswered, the question continues: Who owns Life?
In the battle for survival, what remains of humanity may not be who we were—but who we choose to become.
Exploring the ethics of genomic manipulation, the politics of AI-controlled ecosystems, and the meaning of identity in an age when memory, consciousness, and DNA can all be commodified, the novel is set in a future of ecological collapse and interstellar ambition as competing forces battle of over humankind’s last viable seed vault concealed beneath the lunar surface.
As Earth’s food systems come under stress, control of the genetic blueprints for survival has become the ultimate currency. But the vault’s value goes beyond crops—it hides secrets about human genetic engineering, buried experiments, and the next phase of evolution.
At the heart of the novel is Teagan Ward, a mother on the run from powerful corporations who see her genetically enhanced daughter not as a child—but as a biological asset. Caught between rogue AIs, alien factions, and biotech conglomerates, Teagan must outmaneuver those who would rewrite humanity's genetic future in their image.
Space Vault: The Seed Eclipse is a thought-provoking sci-fi thriller about who owns life, what makes us human, and how far we’ll go to protect the next generation.
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Monty Moves to Honeytown Beach
"Monty Moves to Honeytown Beach" is a delightful and uplifting children's book about courage, acceptance, and the power of working together. Monty, a smart and friendly yellow jacket, has always been a bit of an outsider. When he stumbles upon a bustling colony of bees struggling to save Flower Field, he sees an opportunity to help. The bees need to spread pollen from flower to flower to keep their home thriving—but they have no plan and are running out of time!
Excited to lend a hand (or a wing), Monty steps forward with a solution, only to be met with rejection. The bees don't trust him because he's different, but Monty refuses to give up. With patience, determination, and a clever idea, he slowly earns the respect of the colony. When disaster strikes, Monty's quick thinking and teamwork prove that being different isn't a weakness, it's a strength. By the end, Monty becomes an honorary bee, showing everyone that sometimes the best ideas come from the most unexpected places.
With engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations, "Monty Moves to Honeytown Beach" teaches young readers important lessons about inclusivity, perseverance, and the value of embracing differences. This charming picture book is perfect for parents, teachers, and caregivers looking to spark meaningful conversations about friendship, teamwork, and self-confidence. Ideal for children ages 2-5, this is a story that will inspire kids to believe in themselves and recognize the unique strengths in others.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Crimson Wings – Orders From Below
They never asked to be heroes. Henry, Victor, and Crimson survived the first flames of the Battle of Britain, but war doesn’t wait for boys to grow up. As Nazi bombers darken the skies, they become more than soldiers — they become a legend.
But when whispers of a second dragon, raised by the enemy, echo across the Channel, the fight becomes deadlier than ever. Torn between duty and survival, the boys face betrayal, impossible choices, and the haunting fear that even heroes can break.
A gripping YA historical fantasy with a neurodivergent protagonist, this sequel to The Boy Who Flew is a story of loyalty, found family, and courage in the face of a world at war.
Click here to get Crimson Wings – Orders From Below on Amazon US Store
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PROJET LITHIUM
L’HISTOIRE
Au cœur des glaces nordiques, une découverte archéologique menace de bouleverser l’histoire humaine. Élisa Torres, brillante chercheuse est appelée en Norvège pour analyser d’anciens artefacts retrouvés sous la mer du Nord. Mais lorsqu’un mystérieux silex identique est mis au jour à des milliers de kilomètres, au cœur du désert de Salars d’Uyuni, en Bolivie, une énigme scientifique et géopolitique se dessine. Entre explorations sous-marines, secrets enfouis et enjeux environnementaux, Élisa et son équipe se retrouvent pris dans une course contre la montre. Entre le passé et l’avenir, entre savoir et pouvoir, une seule question demeure : jusqu’où sommes-nous prêts à aller pour révéler – ou dissimuler – la vérité ?
SYNOPSIS
Ce roman Projet Lithium s’appuie sur des références variées, allant de l’histoire (conquête espagnole, civilisations perdues), à la psychologie (modèles de personnalité, éducation), en passant par la géopolitique (exploitation du lithium), la technologie (IA et énergies renouvelables), et l’anthropologie (systèmes d’écriture).
L’univers décrit dans ce projet entre en résonance avec plusieurs courants de pensée contemporains, notamment :
• L’idée d’une civilisation avancée et cachée (Luminia), inspirée par les théories alternatives sur Doggerland et les civilisations englouties.
• Une approche éducative innovante, fondée sur des principes psychologiques éprouvés (Jung, Berne, Bandura).
• Une vision technologique et écologique, proche des travaux de Rifkin et Smil sur les villes durables.
• L’importance croissante de l’IA, illustrée par des références à Minsky, Bostrom et Kurzweil.
Un thriller scientifique haletant où l’archéologie, la psychologie et la géopolitique se mêlent dans une quête fascinante aux confins du monde et de l’histoire.
English Translation:
THE STORY
Deep in the Nordic ice, an archaeological discovery threatens to upend human history. Élisa Torres, a brilliant researcher, is called to Norway to analyze ancient artifacts found under the North Sea. But when a mysterious, identical flint is unearthed thousands of kilometers away, in the heart of the Salars de Uyuni desert in Bolivia, a scientific and geopolitical enigma emerges. Between underwater exploration, buried secrets, and environmental issues, Élisa and her team find themselves caught in a race against time. Between past and future, between knowledge and power, only one question remains: how far are we willing to go to reveal—or conceal—the truth?
SYNOPSIS This novel, Project Lithium, draws on a variety of references, ranging from history (Spanish conquest, lost civilizations), to psychology (personality models, education), through geopolitics (lithium mining), technology (AI and renewable energies), and anthropology (writing systems).
The universe described in this project resonates with several contemporary schools of thought, including:
• The idea of an advanced and hidden civilization (Luminia), inspired by alternative theories on Doggerland and sunken civilizations.
• An innovative educational approach, based on proven psychological principles (Jung, Berne, Bandura).
• A technological and ecological vision, close to the work of Rifkin and Smil on sustainable cities.
• The growing importance of AI, illustrated by references to Minsky, Bostrom and Kurzweil.
A gripping scientific thriller where archaeology, psychology, and geopolitics combine in a fascinating quest to the far reaches of the world and history.
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