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Justice in an Age of Metal and Men

by Anthony Eichenlaub

JusticeSmall town sheriff Jasper Davis Crow has an arm forged of Texas Army-issued black metal, chews snuff manufactured from real tobacco extract, and wields a six shooter made before neural implants were even a thing. In an age when Texan independence, neglect, and technology have ushered in a new age of lawlessness, J.D. holds strong the line of justice in the town of Dead Oak.

Longhorns trample a rancher in what appears to be a brutal accident. The new deputy from Austin is convinced that it's murder and J.D. is inclined to agree when their investigation uncovers a bizarre conspiracy. With a megastorm brewing and a mysterious stranger tracking their every move, they need to work fast before time runs out and the storm wipes everything clean.

Can J.D. unravel the conspiracy? Will he be able to bring a sense of closure to the rancher's wife and kids? Will there be Justice in an Age of Metal and Men?

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Anthony W. Eichenlaub was born in Red Wing, Minnesota in 1975 and got his undergraduate degree in Computer Science from the faraway Iowa State. He since collected a Masters of Agriculture in Horticulture from the University of Minnesota. He spends the bulk of his free time brewing beer, painting models, running, and writing. For nearly a decade he has been writing on his blog, which was originally started to record his experiences as a new father. Ever since, he has written science fiction and fantasy as well as for freelance roleplaying game magazine Kobold Quarterly.

Upside Down Kingdom

by Jody Brown

UpsideAmy Ashe had arrived in Washington, D.C. straight from college in 2000, responsible, mild-mannered, and wry-humored. Two years later, she left her writing position at an influential lobby firm, and just walked out, mid-shift, on her trendy restaurant job in Dupont Circle.

During those two years, her ideals betrayed her. Strangers embraced her. And the city itself threatened to break her spirit even as it encouraged her to stretch her wings. These, all, have delivered her to this moment. This is the story of how she found the readiness to leave it all behind.

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Published by: Xlibris

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Jody Brown has lived, written, and waited tables in South Carolina, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, and Minnesota. Along the way, she has written obituaries for a newspaper, edited trade publications for lobbyists, and added numbers for a financial planner, all while serving fine dining, catering, fast food, and every step in between. Her experiences “serving the masses” have culminated into this, her first published novel.

Jody Brown has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fiction and Poetry Writing from the University of Pittsburgh. She currently lives in Rochester, Minnesota.

Snuffy and Vroom-Vroom

by Elizabeth Lavine
Illustrated by Sheila McGraw

SnuffySuitable for boys and girls, age 3-7, bedtime stories, reading aloud and beginner readers.

  • "Our daughters are 4 and 6 and this is one of their favorite books! Sure to be a classic. Love the illustrations by the master Sheila McGraw!" ~ Dad in Los Angeles
  • "I totally love this book. Such a sweet, fun story infused with profound lessons life lessons for kids and grown up kids alike." ~ Holly B. Reeves
  • "Really, really cute! A very special little book. This could become a children's classic. Your kids will love this!" ~ Sandy Jones

An adorable little vacuum cleaner's life is turned upside down when his beloved brother is purchased--and he's left behind at the store. Just when his heartbreak seems too much to bear, a magical friend arrives. She breaks the spell of sadness and sets in motion a chain of events that cause a surprising serendipity!

This book is beautifully illustrated with 16 full-color illustrations by award-winning artist, Sheila McGraw, illustrator of the children's classic Love You Forever.

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Elizabeth Lavine was born in Minnesota and has lived a nomadic, well-traveled life of inquiry and adventure. She currently facilitates The Work of Byron Katie and Scott Kiloby's Living Inquiries and is working closely with Ellen Anderson on her next children's picture book, "The Happy Farm Woman," as well as several other projects in the works. She is blessed to share her life with a large extended family, 3 amazing grown children and 7 grandchildren. She loves reading and writing inspirational books and stories and watching transformational movies.

About the Illustrator

Sheila McGraw is an internationally recognized illustrator, painter, and author. She is the illustrator and/or author of fifteen children’s and how-to books including the children’s classic Love You Forever with more than twenty million copies in print; Paper Mache for Kids, winner of the Benjamin Franklin Award; and the bestseller I Promise I'll Find You. Sheila is an ex-pat Canadian living in Texas. She is the mother of three grown sons.

Gus

by Rose McClimon Hamlin

GusA life-changing journey in a story of love, Gus was an appaloosa gelding that became a part of my family when I was five years old. Full of mistrust fear gripped his life making it hard to trust any human. He was dangerous, kicking and biting even bucking off most of his riders. Gus couldn't be trusted. Slowly through the years a love grew. Gus and I shared a bond so strong it changed our lives forever. This is an adventurous story of learning to love, learning to give, and learning how to say good-bye

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Published by: AuthorHouse

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Author Rose McClimon Hamlin writes non-fiction and her articles have appeared in the Fillmore County Journal and the Bluff Country Reader. She graduated from Heritage Academy and attended Rochester Technical College of Rochester, Minnesota. She graduated as a Certified Medical Assistant. Rose shares writings on her website www.anniesrose.com. Her mother's work, Annie's Photography, is an inspiration for many of her writings. Rose grew up on her family horse farm near the small town of Wykoff, Minnesota. She competed with her horses in barrel racing attending Little Britches Rodeos, High School Rodeos, the International Rodeo Association, South East Minnesota Saddle Club Association (SEMSCA) and 4-H. She has two sons and a daughter and says she owes her success to her supportive husband, parents, and family, but most importantly God. Today, Rose continues to work alongside her family training horses and helping her three children as they discover their love for horses.

Mortimer: The Leader Within

The Leader Within

by Anthony Wilson

MortimerLess than 24 hours after being inaugurated President of the United States, James Patrick Martin learns a horrifying secret from our nation’s past.

Hidden in the shadows for almost a century, this event could have a drastic impact on the immediate future of the country, and the planet.

Burdened with guiding humanity through history’s most daunting threat, President Martin must face a gauntlet of challenges, both public and personal, that will test both his skill as a leader, and his mettle as a man.

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Anthony Wilson traces the initial inspiration for Mortimer back to a high school senior class trip to Washington, D.C. in 1984. As a journalist in the late 1980s, Anthony was encouraged to resist the urge to write a novel. As a parent in the 1990s, he did not have time to write a novel. As a project manager in the early 2000s, he was not sane enough to write a novel. In 2007, Anthony rekindled the original spark and secretly started typing. What began as a study of leadership, morphed into a futuristic/sci-fi/fantasy with a thinly veiled message... you can handle whatever life throws at you as long as you trust in yourself, stay focused, and lean on your friends and loved ones. Anthony has a bachelor's degree in Communications from Missouri Southern State University (Joplin, MO) and a master's degree in Human Resource Development from Pittsburg (KS) State Univer-sity. He lives in Rochester, MN, with his wife, Linda.