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A mother’s desperate fight to reunite with seven children, born artificially in an experimental space lab.

Born in Space: Unlocking Destiny is an exhilarating sci-fi adventure that combines high-stakes drama, interstellar intrigue, and a mother’s unwavering fight to reunite with her children. As Teagan Ward faces powerful foes and navigates the complexities of space politics, this tale of love, sacrifice, and survival pulls you into a universe filled with moral dilemmas and cosmic mysteries. A must-read for fans of epic space sagas and strong, determined protagonists, this first installment in the Sci-Fi Galaxy series sets the stage for an unforgettable journey through the stars.

"Born in Space," from ElleWon Press, chronicles a gripping tale of sacrifice, romance, and revenge. As life on Earth crumbles and the rich seek sanctuary in rotating space habitats, desire and ambition collide as a greedy billionaire mining boss and his scheming doctor seek to exploit the mineral-rich asteroids.When Teagan Ward claims seven test-tube babies, conceived aboard a space habitat as an experiment to populate the stars, are her children, she triggers a fight that consumes all those she loves.Clift paints a vivid picture of a world in turmoil, where desire and ambition clash against a backdrop of interstellar intrigue and technological advancement, and the rich are leaving Earth for...

Thief of Dreams by Jerry Payne is a crime thriller that takes readers on a captivating journey through the life of the protagonist, Kyle Stone. Set in the vibrant and tumultuous city of San Francisco in the 1980s, the novel is based on the author's own experiences and offers a unique and fresh perspective on the genre. The story follows Kyle as he navigates the challenges of building a financial empire, but every time he faces a setback, he is mysteriously saved by a guardian angel or higher power, leaving him and the reader wondering about the identity and motive of this mysterious savior. The novel is expertly crafted and offers a perfect balance of mystery, intrigue and action. ...

The humour shines through in this bittersweet family drama! 

When Lisa Grant turns forty, she attempts to avoid an inevitable midlife crisis by addressing the problem she has carried with her for forty years - her narcissistic mother, Elizabeth.

Lisa blames her mother for her emotional impotence, and, for her sanity, she needs to address the situation with Elizabeth. Believing a childhood trauma may be responsible for her mother's total lack of empathy, she harnesses her journalistic skills to investigate her mother's past and is shocked by what she finds.

Set in Alaska in 1965, this is a coming-of-age story of loss, adventure, violence, and redemption.Fourteen-year-old Sam Barger’s life changes forever when his father dies and his family is forced to move from a remote homestead and fishing camp to the busy city of Anchorage. Life in the big city hits Sam a little differently; suddenly, he’s surrounded by cars and girls, poverty and diversity, and new places to explore. One day, he and his new friends stumble upon an abandoned nightclub, and it fires up Sam’s imagination and leads him into dangers he never expected. Can he survive the wilds of Anchorage before the end of summer?  Secondhand Summer is the first book in  the Sam...

The sequel to Secondhand Summer continues Sam Barger's story with the homecoming of his older brother, now wounded from war, and the struggle for the two to understand and find each other again."Walker expertly explores how families live in the world at large, and how the ties that bind can be sorely tested by events far from home [. . .] Walker is one of those young adult novel authors writing for adults as well as kids. Intended or not, Back Home is a commentary on our times as well. It's a reminder that battle fatigue comes from more than just warfare. It comes from living in a society at odds with itself."--Anchorage Daily News"Back Home will appeal to young adult readers, those interest...

Western adventure under the pen name, CJ Briar

Joshua Grimm returns to Lost River to visit his parents' graves. He left ten years before, after watching them die. Now he's a man looking for his past. Suddenly, he faces the same nemesis that killed his parents, and finds himself in a battle with renegades, Indians, and the law. All the while, he's trying to protect the woman he finds living on his parents' old ranch.

Written under the pen name CJ Briar. 

Nathaniel Smith and his partner Emilio Baca thought the war was over and home was just over the horizon as they traveled the Santa Fe Trail. A windfall of gold and a bad choice of partners bring back the violence and brutality they thought they left behind. This tale set in the scenery and history of the Southwest is the prequel to Lost River Dilemma and takes us back to where it all began. A classic western adventure.

 

Already haunted by the trauma of nearly killing his older brother, Sam Barger learns that his girlfriend is pregnant. He is determined to do the right thing.  When her family spirits her away, Sam pursues Iris across several states and finds himself on a quest fraught with blind alleys and dangerous rabbit holes. The One-Man Iris Davis Fan Club paints an authentic picture of teen pregnancy in the 1960s, a time when pregnancy out wedlock was stigmatized, and young women had little control over their own lives. This is the third in a series of Sam Barger books. 

Shadowed Hearts is a captivating romance novel that transcends time and space, weaving a tapestry of love and connection through the realm of the paranormal. These enchanting tales explores the depths of intimacy and emotional bonds without the need for explicit content, making it a perfect choice for readers who cherish romance at its core. With its evocative storytelling and richly imagined characters, *Shadowed Hearts* invites you to embark upon a journey where love knows no boundaries, proving that true romance can flourish even in the most unexpected circumstances. Prepare to be swept away by love stories for the ages that will linger in your heart long after the last page is turned. ...

More Stories to Tell - Presents two of his more recent stories read to the ever-growing audience at the aged care home. Growing in numbers, of course, not individual size.

"Goings on in Space" is a messy tale of love, sex, space, droids, and mean business types who control the known Universe.

"A Couple that Kills" A young couple living their lives as professional killers for hire, all while living in a semi-rural hippie community selling prize organic beef.

A Story or Two to Tell is the imaginative presentation of two stories, with my fanciful resume. All read to the eager audience growing in numbers in the aged care complex I could call home. I don't live in an aged care home just yet, and I'm not a psychopath. Even though the stories are aimed at a mature audience, they may sometimes seem immature. It's just the beginning, with more planned.Nearly all of the story content comes from my rather warped imagination, having been exposed to too much TV and Films, but some are based in reality. Of course, most of it is pure fiction. The first story deals with reluctant and good-looking food operators, less-than-compliant outlaw bike clubs,...