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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Sally Hunter, author of You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down

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Sally Hunter, author of You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down
(Lulu)

Geoff was a senior bank manager when he was laid low by Parkinson’s Disease. In desperation, he turned to brain surgery, Deep Brain Stimulation, even though this meant staying awake during the operation. The surgery turned his life around.

The story commences in Geoff’s childhood and contains many humorous anecdotes. It also includes medical information and a chapter about a possible role for arsenic based sheep dip in causing Geoff’s Parkinson’s.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down”?

Sally Hunter: I met Geoff at a support group for people who had undergone Deep Brain Stimulation. I also care for someone in that category, so I understood Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Sally Hunter, author of You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down

5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Lena Brown, author of Something Wicked: Short Stories

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Lena Brown, author of “Something Wicked: Short Stories
(Buzz Books USA)

“Mesmerizing and eerie. Tales to keep you reading late into the dark night.” – Tara Hudson, author of HEREAFTER and ARISE

Sometimes, they aren’t costumes.They’re baaaack. More nightmares brought to you by the authors of “Prom Dates to Die For…”

Beware the Midnight Troll on your late-night stroll by Mari Hestekin – a runaway discovers her destiny, but not before she’s the prey being hunted by trolls. Will anyone notice the runaways are missing?

Swim at your own risk Under Loch and Cay by Jenny Peterson – the popular friends are back in action, slaying monsters seaside. Beware of the kraken.

A curse of spiders on campus means Arach War by Lena Brown – Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war may be ready for battle, but she’s never dealt with eight-legged warriors until Halloween night at Mid America University. Can she save the campus before it’s too late?

Through a Glass Darkly one could lose a soul by Heather Dearly – helping others to the other side has never been a task to take lightly. What if a dark soul gets in her way?

Supernatural Hunters turn to the sea in Mermania by Kelly Parra – Parra’s hunters from Prom are back and dealing with a new danger, underwater.

Social media goes to the ghouls in Spectral Media by Aaron Smith – Cyber stalking takes a turn for the eerie in Smith’s take on haunting and bullying online.

These bite-size stories make for a reading trick or treat for tweens, teens and adults.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Something Wicked: Short Stories“?

Lena Brown: “Something Wicked” is a fun young adult paranormal collection, perfect for Halloween. The six authors all have such different Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Lena Brown, author of Something Wicked: Short Stories

5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Maurice Thomas Williams, author of The Backyard Diplomat

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Maurice Thomas Williams, author of The Backyard Diplomat
(Butterscotch Memoirs)

Designed to highlight the critical role single mothers play in rearing their young sons, “The Backyard Diplomat” takes a snapshot of a day in the life of Eloise Jackson and her young son Thomas. The story emphasizes the importance of maintaining open communication channels between parent and child, while conveying honest feedback about real life situations.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “The Backyard Diplomat”?

Maurice Thomas Williams: I was inspired to write “The Backyard Diplomat” as a personal dedication to my son while at the same time paying homage to Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Maurice Thomas Williams, author of The Backyard Diplomat