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Local inspirational author and creative artist Robert Ford is debuting his controversial book “1001 Reasons I Cheated On You”. This tell-all book, answers the age-old question of why men cheat. This book is certain to be the subject of great discussions and controversy. Titled “1001 Reasons I Cheated On You”, Ford digs deep into his own emancipation into manhood to make very compelling arguments that are easy to understand. You will find yourself completely engaged in the progression of his character and the honest details of his actions.

Memoirs Of An Addict Fact or Fiction is a divine inspirational book of the memoirs of Mary/Pumpkin. Mary/Pumpkin’s memoirs examines and tries to explains addictive, mental and suicidal behavior of a recovering addict name Mary who faced life challenges, struggles and courage living with a dual diagnosis of depression and drug abuse. Once she becomes a consumer of mental health and receives the correct treatment for her undiagnosed mental illness, drug addiction and dual personality name Pumpkin, life begins to change. Memoirs of An Addict: Fact or Fiction has a special purpose. Its purpose is not to save the world, but reveal the fact that all addicts, no matter what form of addiction, battle demons in the mind and have a STORY. To the life of an addict there is a process, a common story shared no matter what form of addiction. Stories shared by addicts are the feelings of lost hope, suicide and the desire to prove nothing has power over them. In fact, there is a strong inner voice and physical need that keeps the fire of addiction alive. Society misuses the word addict and needs to understand that everyone has a form of addiction. It is easy for society to look down on the person suffering with drugs and alcohol. Yes, drugs and alcohol play a major role in most addicts, but what about the closet addict that lives every day with an addiction and the world does not see or want to believe they have a problem? Memoirs Of An Addict: Fact or Fiction wants to point out that every suffering addict will lie, steal and even kill to feed their addiction.

Deborah Plummer Bussey introduced readers to a new kind of mystery with her first Sister Nun novel, and she gives fans the second psychological-social installment of her page-turning series this July. “The Family That Stays Together” continues the fast-paced adventures of sisters Kathy and Tina first chronicled in Bussey’s debut book “They Still Call Me Sister.” This time, the two women join forces to protect a family friend, a television celebrity who has been accused of murdering her ex-fiancé. But as usual, scandal, foul play and trouble lurk around every corner. Bussey bases Kathy’s character on her own life as a psychologist and former nun. In each mystery, Kathy is faced with the challenge of how to bring to light something she finds out in her clinical practice without breaking confidentiality. Her gregarious sister, Tina, aids her as the two amateur sleuths uncover suicides and accidental deaths as murders. “The Family That Stays Together” from Half Dozen Publications is not the typical murder mystery. The story sparks stimulating conversations for book clubs and all readers about diversity, gay issues and emotional maturity, as well as the contemporary challenges of Catholic faith.

Some stories are meant to be written, other stories are meant to be told. Gary Springer’s story is emotionally uplifting, but heart wrenching to the core, for he had to endure not only the near death of his son, but he had to also endure the pain of losing his wife to cancer. Gary always looks at things in a positive light, and though suffering so much from witnessing the tragedy that befell his son, as well as losing his wife, he shows us the power of thinking positive and overcoming enormous challenges. Gary is a wonderful example of how one can overcome personal tragedy, and keeping the promise of life at the top of the spire. (Gary’s son) Nick was at summer camp. He was on a hike sharing a water bottle. Somebody had the meningococcal meningitis bacteria in their system. Nick took a sip and passed the bottle back to the next guy. By the time he passed the water bottle back to the next guy, the bacteria was dead. A day later, Nick came down with meningococcal meningitis. They saved NIck’s life that night.

This recording began in 1965 when the author was recording Navajo creation stories from friends of his—Ray Brown, Jimmie Blueeyes, Rae Joe, Raymond Tsosie, and, most importantly Jay DeGroat from whom Gerald learned much about Navajo healing practices as well as mythology. In that sense, Jay (Jooghi, or Bluejay) is as much the creator of this audiobook as Gerald. All in all, these are the interlocked tribal stories that have woven the great Navajo nation into one of the largest indigenous tribes in the world. As storytellers, the Navajos create a moral code for harmonious living with all things. Ambient sounds and music by jazz musician Ray Griffin whose work can be heard on the other recordings in this series.

Cristina knew she was a writer since she first entered double digits. Her first paid writing gig was as an ad copywriter at age 17. Since then, countless magazine articles, newsletters, marketing articles, advertising copy pieces, web content, poems, programs, speeches, and workshops have emerged from her creative fount. Cristina has also shared her professional skills as a ghostwriter, editor and poetry teacher. She even wrote, directed and produced her play, Time Zones. Additionally, Cristina serves the muse of healing. She is a practitioner and teacher of Bio-Vibrational Healing and noted medical intuitive. Her writings, sessions and programs skillfully weave proven techniques and profound wisdom into ways to make your life better now. She was voted Favorite Medical Intuitive on About.com in 2013.

Where story telling is a condition, not an impediment. Eat Sleep Write is very fortunate that Gerry will be joining us monthly as a returning storyteller with his new ongoing podcast series, A Good Day For A Story, where storytelling is a condition, not an impediment exclusive to the Eat Sleep Write podcast

Take an industrial engineer who is a braniac with numbers, but yearns to write, and you wind up with Sandra Brannan, who thought she needed a degree in writing, like she had in engineering. Not quite. What Sandra learned? Just write. Sandra Brannan has created a heart-pounding, award winning mystery series around the intelligent, ballsy Liv Bergen, a woman who embodies the spirit of South Dakota. Much like her fictional character, Sandra Brannan has spent her career in the mining business and lives in the Black Hills.

Join Eat Sleep Write podcast host Adam Scull as he talks with "Cover of Snow" author Jenny Milchman in a fascinating conversation of self discovery and facing her own fears before she writes even one word of her thrillers. Waking up one wintry morning in her old farmhouse nestled in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, Nora Hamilton instantly knows that something is wrong. When her fog of sleep clears, she finds her world is suddenly, irretrievably shattered: Her husband, Brendan, has committed suicide. The first few hours following Nora’s devastating discovery pass for her in a blur of numbness and disbelief. Then, a disturbing awareness slowly settles in: Brendan left no note and gave no indication that he was contemplating taking his own life. Why would a rock-solid police officer with unwavering affection for his wife, job, and quaint hometown suddenly choose to end it all? Having spent a lifetime avoiding hard truths, Nora must now start facing them. Unraveling her late husband’s final days, Nora searches for an explanation—but finds a bewildering resistance from Brendan’s best friend and partner, his fellow police officers, and his brittle mother. It quickly becomes clear to Nora that she is asking questions no one wants to answer. For beneath the soft cover of snow lies a powerful conspiracy that will stop at nothing to keep its presence unknown...and its darkest secrets hidden.

Mafia Book Portrays the Deviant Face of Sex, Drugs and Violence. J L Hill opens the doors to a true understanding of cultural diversity in a world where greed, lust and crime are considered gods. Killer With A Heart is an action-packed suspense thriller that illustrates the dark and dangerous world of street crimes and violence. Written by author J L Hill, this groundbreaking work allows readers to hang on to the edges of their seats. With an eclectic blend of romance, deception and seduction set in the elusive and complicated world of mob rule, this story leads one out of the complacency of ignorance and sets awareness on what truly goes on in an unconventional world, where money, power, and vengeance become the ultimate dictator of human survival.

Something is not quite right in the leafy Savannah neighborhood of Gordonston.As the friends and fellow members of her afternoon cocktail club gather to mourn the death and lament the life of their neighbor, Thelma Miller, not all is what it seems. When old friends vie for the attention of widower, Alderman and mayoral candidate Elliott, jealousies surface and friendships are strained. An old woman with a dark secret and an infamous uncle plots her revenge for a perceived wrong done over thirty years before, a once successful children’s writer with his own secret is haunted by memories of the past and aspiring model Kelly Hudd has just won the trip of a lifetime.

She Leaves, Like the time My aunt died, Limbs shriveling Like cooked leaves In autumn, Memory setting Into twilight

Stay is a poem about the unwillingness to give into the death of a loved one.

Riding a motorcycle is a very zen-like experience. It is diametrically opposed to a car; there is no protection from the elements, there is no coziness from the interior that a car provides. There is just you, the motorcycle and the outdoors.

Mary McGrath is a freelance writer and photographer based in Los Angeles.  Her interests in writing date back to junior high school, when she began contributing to her school yearbook as a poet. Her first book of poetry, Trespassing Stoplights and Attitudes was published through Mudborn Press in Santa Barbara while she attended UCSB. Writing, photography and music have always been passions of hers, and after spending 25 years in the advertising field, Mary finally left corporate life to concentrate on her love of the arts. Beyond writing and photography, she collaborates as a jazz vocalist on several music websites, most notably, icompositions.com.