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New Book Release – Anything for Amelia, by Andrew C. Branham

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Anything for Amelia, by Andrew C. Branham, tells a horrific adoption story of fraud and abuse.

Jackson, MI, USA (October 29, 2015) — Andrew C. Branham’s Anything for Amelia is a true story of the challenges endured by two gay men who had the desire to adopt a child. Consistently ranked in the top 100 on Amazon. All FIVE Star Reviews!

When Andrew and DJ decided to adopt and bring a child into their lives, little did they know what they were about to endure; yet never did the thought cross their minds to give up. The horrific, pitilessly, and beyond comprehensible hoops one women would make them jump through demonstrates beyond a shadow of a doubt that little Amelia was going to be much better off in the loving home that Drew and DJ could provide her. Just when you think, how can two people survive such a nightmare and the journey is just about over when little Amelia is born and will be safely in the arms of her loving dads, Sandi decides to pull one more shenanigan that could change their lives forever.

More than 10 million adults have been adopted or fostered in their childhood. Along with spiraling increases in adoptions comes a growing need to disclose the significant flaws in adoption laws that open the doors to fraud, manipulation, and abuse of the system. AMELIA is the first book to explore this dark side of the adoption process through the true story of one couple’s journey through hell. Called “the most difficult adoption in U.S. history” by adoption experts, the book appeals to nearly all families (traditional and non-traditional) interested in adoption, foster parenting, or surrogacy. An amazing book filled with tips, advice, and eye-opening first-hand accounts, this is one feel-good story that serves an important purpose and fills a critical gap in adoption literature. – D. J. Herda

Common throughout the reviews – “A must read!, Intriguing, I was sad and needed to stop for many tissues, Shocking Story, Eye opening, Awesome, Loved, Great, Heart-breaking, Touching, Beautiful, …” This book is the type of book you will not put down until you’re done, and even at that point you will want to re-read it.

Keywords – Gay, Dads, Adoption, Horrific, Nightmare, Child, DFS, Adopt, Advice, How To, Relationship, LGBT

The ebook version of Anything for Amelia ISBN 9781506900278, published by First Edition Design Publishing (http://www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com), is available on-line wherever ebooks are sold. The 234 page print book version, ISBN 9781506900261 is published by First Edition Design Publishing and distributed worldwide to online booksellers.

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Andrew C. Branham
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drew.branham@yahoo.com

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New Book Release – Reinventing The World, We Can Do Better, by Ben Korgen

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Reinventing The World, We Can Do Better, by Ben Korgen, highlights the stagnant repetition of ineffective leadership and how we can break free.

Hope Valley, RI, USA — Ben Korgen’s Reinventing The World, We Can Do Better defines history recycling leadership spawning repeating cycles of prosperity, poverty, tranquility and violence.

This book suggests we can escape this by preparing political leaders for recruiting idea people, harvesting ideas, filtering out the best ones and subjecting them to worldwide referendums.

Humans will need fresh ideas. People tend to elect leaders whose image is a stable, solid citizen who can govern the ship of state with a steady hand on the helm. However, idea people usually do not make good leaders. Their most valuable thoughts pop into their heads at random in ways that prospective voters perceive as erratic and undesirable in leadership positions.

Science, engineering and technology have long histories of racing forward with little or no recycled effort. They have accomplished this driven by leaders who realize that maintaining the forward momentum depends on accepting the inputs of idea people.

This book addresses needs for a worldwide effort by offering a sample path for testing, adopting or discarding for something better. This path includes methods of world-scale recruitment of idea people, harvesting ideas, filtering them to winnow out the most promising ones and debating their value before worldwide referendums for approval and implementation.

Author Ben Korgen has had a highly varied career. He served in the US Navy, earned a bachelor’s degree at the University of Minnesota Duluth, earned a master’s degree at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, then coached high school football, earned a PhD in Oceanography at Oregon State University and had a long and rewarding career in Oceanography at the US Naval Oceanographic Office, the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and Tulane University in New Orleans.

Genre – History-Recycling Leadership, Idea People, Idea Creation, Idea Sorting, Linking Ideas to Leadership

The ebook version of Reinventing The World, We Can Do Better ISBN 9781622879823, published by First Edition Design Publishing, is available on-line wherever ebooks are sold.

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Ben Korgen
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korgen2@cox.net

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New Book Release – Unwonted Reflections, by Barry Cheskin

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Unwonted Reflections, by Barry Cheskin, is an “out of the ordinary” set of haiku and other unwonted poems weaned on hardship and reflection.

Boston, MA, USA — Barry Cheskin’ Unwonted Reflections is a book of quotes and poems are dedicated to those who have suffered through life’s hardships. It’s a collection of reflections and poems that have been in the works for close to a decade.

“As a life-long musician, with forty-four years’ experience, I always loved songwriting, but couldn’t find a wide audience. This book has been written with one goal: To reach people that could use a little bit of inspiration in their tough daily lives. It’s not meant to ignore the good life, but rather focuses on hope, especially for those struggling with their lives. It’s a book of empathy. Its purpose is to leave something for the world in order to make it just a slightly better place. I say that with courage because it comes across as rather arrogant, but I only say that because the bottom line is that I care about people. I’ve simply desired to share my thoughts with folks, hoping it can at least create one smile or tear.”

Barry Cheskin is a musician of forty-four years who also loves to write. He learned piano at the age of 3 and learned guitar at age 11. He grew up in Longmeadow, Massachusetts with a happy childhood, but as an adult has struggled with hardships, including two divorces and the death of both his parents at too young an age. He graduated from the Boston University College of Communications with a Bachelor of Science in 1990. He has always had pets, and currently has a Chihuahua he treats as his own daughter. Barry has spent fifteen years working in the insurance industry, but has spent years writing on the side as a hobby. Barry was born in 1968, a rather wild year for the earth to experience. He hopes to inspire many people with his book of quotes and poems.

Genre – Poem, Haiku, Life, Inspiring, Empathetic, Heart-Warming, Poetic, Rhythmic, Resourceful, Reflection

The ebook version of Unwonted Reflections ISBN 9781622879359, published by First Edition Design Publishing, is available on-line wherever ebooks are sold. The 234 page print book version, ISBN 9781622879342 is published by First Edition Design Publishing and distributed worldwide to online booksellers.

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Barry Cheskin
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cheskin@charter.net

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New Book Release – American Shero, by Courtney Long

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American Shero, by Courtney Long, is a black, Brooklyn, female coming of age story, set in the ever-changing drama of modern love and romance.

Brooklyn, NY, USA (October 21, 2015) — Courtney Long’s American Shero is satirical next wave feminism, politically incorrect, and an honest look at the current state of young love in America.

When it comes to relationships, there exist four states: you’re either trying to get in one, out of one, maintain one, or get over one. Brooklynite, Zay Shero Harrison is stuck in the state of trying to get over one. Her three girlfriends hold down the other three.

AMERICAN SHERO is a satirical, next wave feminism, humor, politically incorrect, and an honest look at the current state of young love in America. SHERO is the face of what it looks like, feels like, and acts like, as well as the heroic stance one assumes when daring to undertake, or even avoid such relations.

Highly imaginative, with ingenious “How To” self-help manuals built into its narrative, AMERICAN SHERO is one very fresh, original, edgy, cinematic, spiritual, and definitely unprecedented body of work.

Semi-autobiographical, AMERICAN SHERO is author, Courtney Long’s first novel. His earlier work, Love Awaits was published by Bantam Books. Also a playwright in residence at La Garra Theatre in Silver Spring, MD, under the non de plume, Bless ji Jaja, he has directed and worked with such talents as Oscar nominated, Taraji P. Henson, Emmy recipient, Shemar Moore, and Grammy recipient, Erykah Badu. His produced works on various stages from New York to California includes the plays, Birth, M, Barberdashers, The Window King, and Uncle Tom vs. Uncle Sam. The latter, come 2016, co-produced by Anthony Anderson of ABC’s primetime hit comedy, black’ish. Courtney is a graduate of Howard University’s College of Fine Arts and lives in Brooklyn, New York where he is a teaching artist at Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Plaza’s Youth Arts Academy.

Genre – Edgy, Loving, Friendship, Heroic, Commitment, Feminist, Sarcastic, Humorous, Political, Spiritual

The ebook version of American Shero ISBN 9781622879090, published by First Edition Design Publishing, is available on-line wherever ebooks are sold. The 358 page print book version, ISBN 9781622879083, is published by First Edition Design Publishing and distributed worldwide to online booksellers.

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Courtney Long
+1(941)921-2607
blesslong@aol.com

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New Book Release – Real Life Walks, by Sonya Elizabeth Black

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Real Life Walks, by Sonya Elizabeth Black, is a heartfelt and inspirational look at dealing with trouble, adversity and those subjects too often hushed.

Riverside, CA, USA (October 19, 2015) — Sonya Elizabeth Black’s Real Life Walks speaks on rape, incest, un-forgiveness lying, stealing, hatred, anger, cheating etc. The secrets no one wants to discuss. Real Life Walks is a book based on real stories and people. This book will focus Your Mind into a different way of thinking. And from all the Issues We are faced with. It will inspire You to a new fresh and healthy life in living.

There are often times when We go through trials, tribulations, heartaches, pains and a whole lot of suffering. And with all of this We tend to think We are all alone, or that no one else has ever experienced some of the same horrific things that We had to endure. But I am here to tell You, You are not alone. There are many of Us still suffering through. And I want to assure You, there is light at the end of the tunnel. No matter how terrible it may be or might have been. There is a way through and out of this pain.

“It’s quite uplifting and empowering and you can seek out topics that may be of interest to you like healing or forgiveness. A book that would make a wonderful gift also to someone perhaps needing extra reassurance, comfort or encouragement. Or better yet, make it a gift to yourself.” – Maxine (Booklover Catlady) Groves

Sonya Elizabeth Black writes from the heart and will touch your soul. Her poems and short stories will provide food for thought and uplift your spirit.

Author Sonya Elizabeth Black resides in Southern California. Sonya has three beautiful daughters and She is also a foster mother, raising and mentoring wonderful young ladies. In 2008 She created her fashion line Sonya Elizabeth Collection. Pouring Her heart and soul into making clothing. As a young girl Sonya would sit in Her room writing poetry to pass time away never thinking it would one day become a reality. In 2013 She was purposed to start writing again and that was when She encountered a spiritual awakening from GOD to write this book for all of HIS people. All races, creeds, colors and religions. For all who are hurting and suffering. So Sonya pushed back on Her clothing and began a new journey as an Author. Sonya is a strong believer in Obedience is better than sacrifice.

Genre – Spiritual, Healing, Life, Real, Wisdom, Leadership, Love, Incest, Child Support, Loss of a Child, Foster, Anger, War, Rape, Drugs, Gangs

The ebook version of Real Life Walks ISBN 9781622878857, published by First Edition Design Publishing, is available on-line wherever ebooks are sold. The 108 page print book version, ISBN 9781622878840 is published by First Edition Design Publishing and distributed worldwide to online booksellers.

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Sonya Elizabeth Black
+1(941)921-2607
sonyaelizabeth21@yahoo.com

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New Book Release – A Warrior’s Guide to Self-Defense, by Kyle Swinehart

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A Warrior’s Guide to Self-Defense, by Kyle Swinehart, is a self-defense guide that increases your chances of surviving vicious life and death situations.

Bloomington, IN, USA (September 26, 2015) — Former Marine Corps infantry machine gunner and martial arts instructor Kyle Swinehart’s A Warrior’s Guide to Self-Defense is a practical self-defense guide targeted towards the untrained individual who desires to embody a warrior mentality, and learn how to survive a violent assault with the principles and strategies of close quarters fighting.

This is not a style of martial arts; these fighting tactics are extremely violent in nature because they were born on the battlefield, and designed for combating the most savage and deadly encounters in real world scenarios. It combines human biological instincts with self-control to form a completely fluid fighting strategy that is perpetually changing based on your threat and the environment around you.

In this warrior’s manual, you will learn how your body responds in an emergency, and what you can do to prepare yourself for violent combat. Kyle will describe the advantages of embracing the chaos, and how to respond to being assaulted. You will learn about the systems that allow your body to function, and the most effective way to target these systems on your enemy and successfully shut them off during a physical confrontation. Kyle will use simple physics to demonstrate the importance of speed in motion, and how to produce these effects with your body in the most efficient way. You will learn about his Spartan Defense, a close quarters maneuver that will maximize your offensive and defensive capabilities. He will also cover the various ranges of fighting in combat, and the safest way to traverse between them. You will also read about several of the most quick and effective methods of quickly taking your opponent down in close quarters, and the best strategies for fighting multiple opponents. This self-defense guide also contains numerous escape and evasion tactics Kyle learned in the Marine Corps infantry.

You will learn how to be a hard target, what to do when someone is following you, and how to survive being kidnapped. It also includes various methods of escaping the most common enemy restraints. Kyle also teaches what your objectives are when you are assaulted with a deadly weapon, and how you must respond to being seriously injured by your attacker. This incredibly informative self-defense guide is packed full of tactics and knowledge that can potentially save your life, be helpful in real world scenarios. http://www.KyleSwinehart.com

Genre – Self Defense, Attacker, Protection, Assault, Deadly Weapon, Warrior, Mentality, Life, Death, Survival, Marine, Fighting, Tactics

This book is very informative and useful for protecting yourself. No matter the situation and personal limitations, this book walks you through how to handle yourself and don’t go down without a fight. After reading this book, while I never hope to have to use it, I definitely am more knowledgeable about what to do and what not to do. ~Jayne Wonge

Short book, but great information and well written. ~Jamie Baynes, Amazon Top Reviewer

I would give this book to my friends or my kids to understand what they need to do to go to a new city or out of the country on their own. I would have them practice the techniques like the information on speed being more important than working on a hard hit so they would see the importance of the information, but Kyle is correct. And, if you want to see why he’s right, just watch movies from Bruce Lee, Jet Li, Jackie Chan, or about the Ip Man. They all emphasize the same things. ~Cat Jennings

The ebook version of A Warrior’s Guide to Self-Defense ISBN 9781622878994, published by First Edition Design Publishing (http://www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com), is available on-line wherever ebooks are sold. The 98 page print book version, ISBN 9781622878987 is published by First Edition Design Publishing and distributed worldwide to online booksellers.

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Kyle Swinehart
+1(941)921-2607
infinitewarriorsystems@yahoo.com

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New Book Release – Quantum Times, by Bill Diffenderffer

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Quantum Times, by Bill Diffenderffer, tells a tale of visitors from Other Parallel Earths to our Earth, with intentions both cautionary and piratical.

Columbus, OH, USA (September 25, 2015) — Bill Diffenderffer’s Quantum Times peels off the cover of our world (at both the physical and the political levels) to point at the strange and dangerous forces creating the times we live in.

Quantum Times is a ‘hard’ Syfy novel about the good and the bad that can come to our planet over the next thirty years as our technology innovations are realized. Its story lines are written from the headlines of our world’s newspapers showcasing global terrorism, rogue nation states and political and economic inequality. It projects a world at risk of destroying itself with its ever more powerful technology flowing down to increasingly dangerous nihilistic leaders.

Borrowing from the ‘Many Worlds’ theoretical physics theory, in Quantum Times our Earth is visited by “aliens” from three other worlds – all of which turn out to be ‘Other Earths’. Yet these Earths are different from ours: their histories developed differently. These Other Earths are more technologically advanced than ours, particularly in their understanding of how to manipulate reality through understanding the latent power of “consciousness”. They arrive just after North and South Korea have destroyed each other with an exchange of nuclear missiles. Our world is on edge.

These Other Earths each have their own reasons for coming. One comes to help us avoid our potential for destruction, one comes like a pirate to first create chaos and then feed off of the opportunities presented, and one comes to further its own empire building dreams across all the Earths. What isn’t clear to our political leaders is which is which. Each claims to come to help us.

As the story develops, one of the Other Earths arms our Earth’s terrorist groups with more powerful weapons. These are used to destroy the US Embassy in Tel Aviv and threaten the Capitol in Washington. Powerful bombs are set off in London and New York City and there is an escalation of terrorist acts everywhere.

Excellent and well described and engaging storyline. I found the quantum theory multiverse description intriguing. Well worth reading and provoking. ~Nik Psevdos

I really enjoyed this book, I will watch for sequel. ~Barbara Fiehn

Good, taut SF novel that takes new age beliefs and places them firmly within the halls of science. Philosophy and physics co-mingle within the plot of this high stakes thriller for the future of this Earth as we learn that there are as many Earths as history has provided opportunities for clan/state clashes. Rather than create new realities in an alternate timeline, new Earths are created where the losers prevail. Now our Earth is a juicy target for the others. It’s a good tale and implied first in a series. ~Suzanne Reuss

Genre – Syfy, Quantum Physics, Terrorism, Consciousness, Many Worlds, Politics, End-Of-World

The ebook version of Quantum Times ISBN 9781622879755, published by First Edition Design Publishing, is available on-line wherever ebooks are sold. The 334 page print book version, ISBN 9781622879748 is published by First Edition Design Publishing and distributed worldwide to online booksellers.

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Bill Diffenderffer
+1(941)921-2607
bdiffenderffer@msn.com

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New Book Release – Swiss Recipe To Happiness, by Stephan Bosshard

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Swiss Recipe To Happiness, by Stephan Bosshard, is his story of becoming King, “Pretzel King” that is, and his recipe for success and happiness.

Miami, FL, USA (September 24, 2015) — Stephan Bosshard’s Swiss Recipe To Happiness is the story of a Swiss businessman who thought he had fulfilled his dreams, but then realized that on the way, he had lost sight of his real goals. He let go of what he had achieved, sold his company and regained what he had lost: his freedom. His autobiography, which reads like a suspenseful novel, is a great success story with heart and soul. And he has found the recipe to happiness. – The man is Stephan Bosshard

Although Stephan Bosshard was born (on August 6, 1960) and raised in Switzerland, it wouldn’t be quite appropriate to call him the typical Swiss.

Due to his not exactly carefree childhood, he took his life into his own hands quite early and began to dream of true happiness.

He found it – not where one might expect, in his success and wealth, but in the subtleties of daily life. He learned from experience that true happiness consists of love, leisure time and good health. On the zenith of his career – around the turn of the Millennium – he decided to let go. He sold his life’s work, the famous “Pretzel King” business, at a profit. For the time being, that spelled a Happy End to his earlier chase after happiness.

Today, Bosshard lives a happy, contented life – with his wife and their dog GIGI – away from any common daily routine, in Switzerland and on his yacht in Florida. He is convinced that on the way he has found his “Recipe for Happiness”.

Swiss Recipe to Happiness, is a great read, the author did not get over descriptive keeping with a good page turning pace. This simple entrepreneur lived his life to its fullest and worked his butt off to enjoy his success A simple yet, riveting account of his very spontaneous and exciting movements in his business and his travels around the globe. Fun and uplifting in every way. ~Keith Maling Amazon 5 Star Review

Genre – Autobiography, Self-Made Millionaire, Love Story, True Story, Adventure, Travel, Success, Happiness, Satisfaction, Goal Achieved, Survivalist

The ebook version of Swiss Recipe To Happiness ISBN 9781622879502, published by First Edition Design Publishing, is available on-line wherever ebooks are sold. The 358 page print book version, ISBN 9781622879496, and hard cover ISBN 9781622879489, is published by First Edition Design Publishing and distributed worldwide to online booksellers.

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Stephan Bosshard
+1(941)921-2607
stephan@stephanbosshard.ch

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New Book Release – A Wild Spring in Yellowstone, by R. E. Janet

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A Wild Spring in Yellowstone, by R. E. Janet, takes you on a photographic adventure into the wild and wonderful experience that is Yellowstone.

Lafayette, LA, USA (September 24, 2015) — R. E. Janet’s A Wild Spring in Yellowstone – The Flash Adventures Series, #1 follows John and his Labrador Retriever, Belle, into Yellowstone National Park whose many natural wonders and a few possible dangers can make for a thrilling adventure.

John is thrilled to be out west. He can’t wait to see the sights, hike the trails, and take pictures with his new camera. But on their first day in the park, everything changes in a flash. What happened?

John and Belle find out really quick that they aren’t alone. The beauty of this park has a dangerous side too. And what is up with this camera? Can they make it back safely, with the park teeming with wild animals? But how? What will they find…or…what will find them?

Back in 2008, I visited my first national park and became absolutely hooked! Since then, I’ve traveled to many national parks in the United States. I hope to see them all one day!

My family and I love to spend time outdoors and enjoy watching nature change with each passing season. I took up photography along the way, and now, I always have my camera ready. Because of our love of nature and the national parks, I became inspired to create The Flash Adventures Series. I hope you enjoy John and Belle’s adventures as they find out where photography will take them! Enjoy the Journey! R. E. Janet

I must say I enjoyed reading this it was an easy read and one that I would read again. ~Sean Talbot

A good book for children who are beginning to read chapter books. It gives just enough information about Yellowstone National Park to keep their interest without being dull or too overwhelming for them. ~Librarian at York County Public Library

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Genre – Yellowstone, Adventure, Flash, Magic, Wild, Camera, Wolf, Alone, Boy, Dog, Spring, Animals

The ebook version of A Wild Spring in Yellowstone ISBN 9781622879670, published by First Edition Design Publishing, is available on-line wherever ebooks are sold. The 58 page print book version, ISBN 9781622879663, is published by First Edition Design Publishing and distributed worldwide to online booksellers.

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R. E. Janet
+1(941)921-2607
rejanet@cox.net

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As Time Goes By a Novel by Dr. Benedict A. Baglio Released Worldwide In eBook Form

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Baglio releases his fifth book, a historically accurate fiction book — As Time Goes By.

Patchogue, NY (April 25, 2013) — Initially stunned and confused by his meeting with his World War II hero John Waldron, modern day Navy pilot Steven Amato is left endorsed and enriched by the experience.

As Time Goes By written by Dr. Benedict Baglio (http://www.benbaglio.com) encourages the imagination to reconsider the reality that described America during the dark days of World War II. It asks the reader to define selflessness and service in terms that were applicable then, and now. It begs the questions — What has changed? What has remained constant? Are we as good as the people of that generation, or are we better because of them? Dr. Benedict Baglio did exhaustive research while writing As Time Goes By making the characters and the dilemmas that are cast upon them rich and full of life, then and now.

As Time Goes By is a story of heroes, both past and present. They are connected by their love of the United States Navy and the country it protects and defends. John C. Waldron lost his life in a valiant but doomed attack on the Japanese fleet at Midway. So unselfishly brave were his actions that Winston Churchill wept upon hearing his story and the torpedo squadron of aircraft he led. So gallant were their deeds that the commanding Admiral of the Japanese Fleet Chuichi Nagumo prayed for their souls as Waldron and his command fell in fire and blood to the full might of the his Imperial Fleet.

Steven Amato is a modern day Navy pilot who grew up with Waldron’s legend practically embedded in his DNA. Amato has a severe crisis of faith when he is ordered to avoid engagement when Libyan aircraft butcher a dear friend as they fly combat air patrol over the Mediterranean Sea in the early 1980s. Amato is about to quit the Navy, until a Hamilton Chronometer, found tucked under the front seat of a 1939 Ford Convertible, intervenes. He bought the Ford from the failing father of one of the men Waldron led to his death at Midway. The watch provides an unexplained portal for Amato to examine Waldron’s character, leadership and the facts surrounding his demise, up close and personal.

“This novel will be enjoyed by the serious World War II historian, as well as those who consider the what-if’s of history as nutritional food for thought. If you fancy teleology in your reading, this might well be a book that should sit on your shelf or in your electronic reader,” says author Ben Baglio.

As Time Goes By is historically accurate. Baglio performed painstaking research to detail the land as it was then and is now. He envelopes the reader with his love of the historical period that sets the stage for the book. His characters are animated by rich descriptions of place and time in the past and present. Readers have enjoyed the plot twists and turns that Baglio uses to spin his tale.

As Time Goes By in ebook form ISBN 9781622870431, was published by First Edition Design Publishing. It is available on-line wherever ebooks are sold.

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Dr. Benedict Baglio
Tel: 631-475-1130
E-Mail: benbaglio@optonline.net
http://www.benbaglio.com