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  How to Tell a Story - From their...

  Mark Twain

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  Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born in Florida, Missouri on the 30th November 1835 and is far better known by his pen name of Mark Twain.  An American writer and humorist of the first order he is perhaps best known for his novels ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ and its sequel ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ which are often described with that mythic line The Great American Novel. 
  Twain grew up in Hannibal, Missouri which would later provide the backdrop to these great novels.  Apprenticed to a printer he also became a typesetter and then a master riverboat pilot on the Mississippi.  Later, heading west with his brother Orion to make his fortune, he failed at gold mining and instead turned to journalism and thence his true calling as a writer of humorous stories where his wit and humor sparkled from every paragraph, his craft evident with every page and punctured target. 
  A staunch supporter of copyright protections this helped him keep much of the wealth his writing created, though much money was also lost on investments that he pursued in his love for science and technology as well as investing in his own inventions. 
  Twain was born during a visit by Halley’s comet, and he predicted that he would go out with it as well.  He died the day after its subsequent return on 21st April 1910, at his house, Stormfield, located in Redding, Connecticut.

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  Mary Queen of Scots - The True...

  Liam Dale

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  Delve into the captivating life and times of Mary Stuart of Scotland in "Mary Queen of Scots: The True Story of the Life & Time of Mary Stuart of Scotland." Among the few women in history who have endured the trials of time, the ill-fated tale of Mary Queen of Scots continues to captivate and intrigue. 
   
  This 16th-century figure's story is one of enduring interest, a narrative that has woven its way through the centuries. Who was Mary Stuart, and how did her life shape the history of Great Britain? Uncover the intricate tale of her tumultuous relationship with her cousin, Elizabeth I of England, a relationship that ultimately sealed her tragic fate. In different circumstances, these two women might have been allies, but the course of events led to a very different outcome. When the Queen of England signed Mary's death warrant, the Queen of Scots, clothed in blood-red, faced her final moments beneath the executioner's axe. 
   
  The saga of Mary Stuart serves as a riveting chapter in history, and this exploration provides a glimpse into the complexities of her life and her enduring impact on the annals of history.

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  A Memoir of Love - Duty and the...

  D. B. Clemons

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  In the thought-provoking book penned with the title 'A Memoir of Love, Duty, and the Year that Changed Everything,' author D.B. Clemons welcomes everyone to peer into his world and works on delivering a heart-rending insight into the very personal conflicts and battles often unseen and unnoticed outside the direct domain of military service. In an outstanding combination of frankness and lucidity, he opens up on his experiences and describes with endearing details the defining year that so drastically changed the course of his life, the year marked not merely with the unexpected and life-altering entry of love, but also with the weighty and unrelenting sense of duty which defined his existence. As a young soldier stationed in the often sweltering and humid regions of the South, the Soldier finds himself navigating the complex and often conflicting demands imposed by his military uniform while simultaneously experiencing the delicate and fragile beginnings of a romance that challenges the defenses around his guarded heart. What starts as a serendipitous chance encounter between two individuals quickly evolves into a profound bond that is rigorously tested by the factors of distance, unexpected relocation, and the relentless and unforgiving pace of military life that leaves little room for personal connection. Through periods of separation, those fleeting yet cherished moments of connection become increasingly rare, and he begins to confront the slow and painful fade of what might have blossomed into a deeper relationship, all while grappling with the stark realities of sacrifice that extend far beyond the battlefield itself. This is a richly detailed memoir that not only investigates the themes of love that is found and later lost, but also touchingly explores the extraordinary resilience that it takes to keep living on.

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  DEMOLITION My Journey

  Peggy Hailey Varnell

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  What happens when the life you built… completely falls apart? 
  In Demolition My Journey, Peggy Hailey Varnell delivers a deeply moving and unfiltered account of surviving emotional abuse, enduring heartbreak, and finding the strength to rebuild through faith. 
  This is not just a story—it’s a testimony. 
  Through powerful storytelling, Peggy takes listeners inside her lived experience: a marriage filled with pain, the silent battles of motherhood, and the overwhelming weight of starting over. But in the midst of devastation, she discovers something greater—God’s ability to restore, renew, and rebuild what once seemed lost forever. 
  Like a structure brought down to its foundation, her journey reveals a powerful truth: sometimes, life must be torn apart so something stronger can rise. 
  Blending real-life experiences with spiritual reflection, heartfelt prayers, and soul-stirring poetry, this audiobook speaks directly to anyone who has ever felt broken, lost, or uncertain about the future. 
  If you’re standing in the ruins of your life wondering what comes next… 
  this audiobook will remind you: God doesn’t just rebuild—He restores stronger than before.

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  The Voice of God - From their...

  Winifred Holtby

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  Winifred Holtby was born on 23rd June 1898 to a prosperous farming family in the village of Rudston in Yorkshire.  
  A governess provided her early education before she went to Queen Margaret's School in Scarborough.  After passing the entrance exam for Somerville College, Oxford in 1917, she decided to join the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in early 1918.  However, soon after her arrival in France, the War ended. 
  She returned to study at Oxford and met fellow student Vera Brittain.  After graduating from Oxford, in 1921, Winifred and Vera moved to London, hoping to establish themselves as authors. 
  Her early novels met with only moderate success but as a journalist she was both prolific and increasingly well-known.  Her articles graced more than 20 newspapers and magazines, including the Manchester Guardian newspaper.   
  Winifred was a committed feminist, socialist and pacifist.  She gave many lectures for the League of Nations Union.  She was also active in the Independent Labour Party and was a campaigner for the unionisation of black workers in South Africa. 
  In 1931 the symptoms of high blood pressure, recurrent headaches and bouts of lassitude brought forth a diagnosis of Bright's disease.  She was given two years to live and now put all her efforts into what was to become her crowning achievement: South Riding.  Released posthumously it received lavish praise and enormous sales.  Her canon of works tackle difficult subjects head on, many in unusual ways, brimming with verve and usually strong female protagonists. 
  Winifred Holtby died on 29th September 1935 in London.  She was 37.

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  And I Cried Too - Confronting...

  Mike Hartnett

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  Mike and his wife, Barbara, moved to Lincoln, Illinois, in 1972. The town of 17,000 was charming, friendly, and safe. As employees of Lincoln College, a small, private junior college, they quickly grew to enjoy the subtle pleasures of small-town living. Then the campus was hit with a series of burglaries and a student disappeared. Finally, the murders began. This is Mike Hartnett’s personal story, memories that have taken him more than forty years to write. This is not a true crime exposé or a who-dunnit mystery. This is simply a story about one man on the periphery of a series of events that devastate a community for a time. It is a story about the guilt that lingers and the questions that remain. 
  About the Author: 
  Mike Hartnett was a retired high school English/Speech teacher and business journalist (magazine columnist and editor and newsletter publisher), winning awards from the American Society of Business Press Editors. He led a memoir-writing group for the Douglas County Senior Citizen Center and was a co-leader of a men’s writing group at the Douglas County Jail. 
       Mike is the co-author of a play, Worthy of the Name, which was presented at Chicago’s Cultural Affairs Center, and a collaborator of a readers’ theater production, Prose & Cons, Voices From Behind Bars. 

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