Power of Storytelling

" Children today are more psychic than ever because they have evolved to be that way. They are a new generation, born with abilities that past generations do not have." Sara Wiseman Sara Wiseman wrote the book, Your Psychic Child, to guide parents on how to support, mentor, and raise this new generation of intuitive and spiritually advanced children. Sara does an excellent job recommending strategies that parents can use to strengthen their child's psychic abilities from the age of 3 to the age of 16. Her writing style allows the readers to feel as if she is actually talking to them. The experiences that Sara shares as a child being psychic to a mother of children with psychic abilities increase the authenticity of the information found in the book. Readers will learn about the different intuitive openings that children can experience, what each specific psychic ability looks like, how to help your child when she sees, hears, or feels with her psychic senses, how your child may feel about being psychic or specially gifted, and more! Sara Wiseman is a visionary spiritual teacher, award-winning author, has taught tens of thousands of students worldwide through her books, courses, and trainings. She is the founder of Intuition University, writes a Daily Divine Blog, and hosts Spiritual Psychic Podcast. More? https://www.sarawiseman.com/ What is your story?

"Sweetheart, I can fix anything but the break of day and broken heart..... and I'm working on those." Carson Reno (The Innocent Stranger) The featured book, The Innocent Stranger, is the twentieth book of the Carson Reno Mystery Series. Gerald Darnell, the author has written each book as stand-alone novels. His writing style allows the readers to transport into the past where detectives not only wore hats and trenchcoats, but they had to solve murder mysteries without modern technology. Detectives had to make connects with cops and criminals to get information about the people they were investigating. Don't worry if you did not experience the 1950's or the 1960's. Gerald includes pictures in his novels so the readers can learn about the nostalgia items and places such as the famous Peabody Hotel and the Starlight Lounge. The Innocent Stranger contains not only a mystery, but it also has a bit of romance. Russell Maxwell, a truck driver, has gone missing. Carson Reno is hired by an insurance company to resolve a 1.5 million dollar life insurance claim. Carson's connections do not fail him.  The readers may think that they have the mystery figured out until another body appears in Carson's complicated case. Will he be able to solve the case before more bodies show up?  He also uses his charming personality which leads to a romance in an unlikely situation. Gerald Darnell does it again! He creates characters that readers are able to connect with and a mystery that contains an unpredictable plot. What is your story?

"The eleven with 3 are none without one- Scattered are they that open the gate. The power of god awaits he who walks through" Hell's Gate Ernest Dumpsey, the author of Hell's Gate, has written over 40 books. With his art of historical creativity, he has written a suspenseful archaeology story that will keep the readers wanting more. The readers will travel with the main characters Tara Watson and Alex Simmons to different parts of the world as these characters solve the mystery of who is stealing artifacts from museums. The main antagonist, Buri, is a member of a Natzi group called the Ahnenerbe. He will stop at nothing to find the artifacts that he needs to complete his mission. How does the archaeological site, The Gateway of the Sun in Tiwanaku, Bolivia, have to do with Buri's mission?  Find out and read the book, Hell's Gate!

“I wanted to write an adventure story where time travel wasn’t just a way to get a character to a different time once or twice, but it was able to be used constantly to solve problems.” Nathan Van Coops Agent of Time is a science fiction novel that is apart of the In Times Like These series by Nathan Van Coops. The author has created strong characters that readers will be able to identify with if put in the same situations. The main character, Agent Stella York, is trying to prove herself as an FBI agent in 1985. Her first case involves time travel events and evidence, but no one will believe her. Thirteen years later, she is able to solve the case and finds her life’s purpose. She accepts a new job as an agent with Time Crimes.  Readers will enjoy discovering how time travel is accomplished in Agent of Time. If you love time travel and mystery stories, this book is for you! Questions? mohenderson2525@gmail.com What is your story?

" Felt like the fly trapped in the spider's web" Hugh Parsons (Character) Readers will take a journey back to the life of the 1600s in this historical fiction story. The story begins with High Parsons' life being controlled by his parents. Hugh had no choice but to become a brick maker even though he wanted to become a farmer. His journey continues in a town called Springfield located in New England. His life spirals out of control after marrying Mary Lewis. He finds himself in court accused of witchcraft. Readers will sympathize with Hugh and Mary as they face difficult tribulations. The author, Jean M. Roberts, developed the characters and the storyline after completing genealogy research on her family. She invites the readers to not only read about events that occurred with family members but also the rich historical cultural events of the 1600s. What is your story? Questions? mohenderson2525@gmail.com

"Never say good-bye because goodbye means going away and going away means forgetting."  J. M. Barrie Pan The main character & the narrator of the story has become obsessed with her sisters’ disappearance and death. Her sister disappeared when she was 12 years of age, and Grace’s life ambition is to solve the mystery behind the disappearance. Much of the evidence leads Grace to Carl Louis Feldman who worked as a documentary photographer. Grace becomes inspired and completes her own investigation by becoming and training as a vigilante. The first goal that she had to accomplish was to develop a relationship with Carl who is living in an assistive care due to having dementia. The journey to solving the mystery begins when Grace drives Carl to different destinations across Texas. Each destination brings not only more clues but also obstacles that Grace has to overcome before finding out the truth of what happened to her sister. If you love mysteries with twists, this book is for you! The author of Paper Ghosts, Julia Heaberlin, is a native Texan who grew up in a small town of Decatur. When she writes, she has to include hope and humor into the theme of the story. "I want deeper ideas roaming my plots—cutting-edge forensic science, the death penalty, date rape, and dementia, to name a few. I like to play mind games." Questions: mohenderson2525@gmail.com "What is your story?"

"Sometimes you have to trust your gut.....sometimes that's all you have left." - Gerald has written another epic mystery in the Carson Reno Mystery series, The Disappearance of Robin Murat. This author has the talent of keeping his readers wanting more as they receive more clues that Carson uncovers as he is hired to solve a missing person case. Carson’s clients, local and state police officers, and even gangsters trust that he will remain honest and work with integrity as he solves this case. Carson travels to New Orleans and discovers that his hypothesis to this missing person had to be changed. The clues to the investigation are not as “clear” as he has to dig deeper into the muddy waters in New Orleans. A bar in New Orleans becomes his temporary office as he works with a team of professionals that help him discover the story behind this missing person, Jake Furman. Will Carson and his team be able to figure it out before its too late? Go to the author's website to learn more about his books:http://www.geraldwdarnell.com/ Thanks for listening! What is your story?

“ I fear we have become too "intellectually sophisticated" to allow for what seems impossible and, as a result, have lost some of our ability to dream, imagine, and accept the possibility of what we can't explain or understand could be "magical." Allen Kent Our featured book, Switch, by Allen Kent is a true treasure! This story is full of mystery and will keep the reader guessing until the end. The writer does a tremendous job when creating the main characters. Not only are these characters living in different centuries, but their personalities and talents are completely different from one another. Ally is a star athlete who plays soccer and enjoys riding horses. Emme is a brilliant artist and musician. The mystery begins when they find themselves switching bodies. The readers will enjoy learning how Ally and Emme change and transform into independent leaders who fulfill their role in the mystery. During the podcast, Allen Kent explains that he wrote Switch as something of an experiment in cross-genre and cross-generational writing. Two of his granddaughters are of the ages of the characters and are interested in writing. He wanted to see how successfully he could think and write like a 16-year-old girl. He wanted to weave his travel to South Africa into the story as well. Allen Kent is a USA Today and Amazon best selling author with a number of other writing awards. WHAT IS YOUR STORY?

“The book was written primarily to give HOPE. I know that I’m not the only person who has struggled. Perhaps not the same way as others. Unfortunately, I know that we were not alone to be raised by the type of parents that we were raised with.” A. Tacked A. Tacked writes an extraordinary book about her traumatic and devastating childhood. Being isolated in the county in upstate New York, she was raised by psychopath and serial killer parents. Each chapter in the book will keep the reader wanting to embrace and support all of the children in the family. As the story unfolds, the reader is able to learn how the main character, Helen, finds hope and strength to move forward through all of the violent events that she has to endure. Helen is able to find refuge through wolves, prayers, astral-travel, and by having visits by spirits in her house. Helen was able to be free when she was 18 years of age and hoping that her prayer would be answered that she wanted to “normal.” Readers will not be disappointed while reading this autobiography about a young child who was able to find hope & “a spirit who refused to be destroyed.” Listen to A. Tacked inspiring story on this podcast. Watch the episode, The Slaughterhouse, that is featured on the show Haunted. This episode features the author explaining the evil events that occurred in her childhood home. Haunted can be found on Netflix. https://www.netflix.com/title/80195378 Any Questions? “What is your story?”

"This one is for readers everywhere and the librarians who help us discover the magic in books." Christy Sloat We first meet Emme, the main character, at Berkley University in California. Emme is a typical 19-year-old girl who not only illustrates an audacious attitude but also is ambitious at reaching the goals that she has made for herself. Losing her parents when she was young, strengthened her will to survive and to become independent. One phone call changes her destiny and Emme learns many lessons along the way that helps her develop into a more selfless person. Suddenly, she finds herself the sole owner of her grandmother’s library located in Main. This library contains magical books that have been passed among her family members. Emme accidentally finds these magical books & finds herself in England in the year 1892 where she meets and falls in love with Jack Ridgewell. The author has created a story with several creative concepts that readers will enjoy. If time travel love stories are your passion, The Librarian is a must read. Readers will embrace how Emme becomes a different person as she becomes a philanthropist and as she develops the talents that assist her in fulfilling her life’s purpose. Emme’s adventure does not end here. The author has written a second book, The Archivist. Christy Sloat resides in New Jersey with her husband, two daughters and her Chihuahua, Sophie. Christy has embraced the love of reading and writing since her youth and was inspired by her grandmother's loving support. She loves adventurous journeys with her friends and can be known to get lost inside a bookstore. She is the Best Selling and Award Winning author of The Slumber Duology, The Visitors Series and The Past Lives Series.

"Destroy the seed of evil, or it will group up to your ruin." Aesop The Mor is a science fiction novel written by Steve Soderquist. He has written and published five novels, one novella and a children's short story of his own. He has edited, formatted, and worked with some of the best-selling authors of today and still insists he has the best job in the world—helping others reach their dream of being a published author. The Mor contains all of the elements that sci-fi fans have a passion for. Evil and peaceful aliens, humans that appear to be zombies, telepathic abilities, and human bionic weapons.  The Illuminous, a peaceful alien race, visited Earth back in the 1950’s. Unfortunately, they weren't aware of the genocide beings who had attached themselves to the hull of their ship. These beings were the Mor & were also known as Seeds. The seekers (Iluminous aliens) team up with  Cleaners ( A human who had been trained to kill the Mor). Angel (seeker), and Joshua (cleaner) are the protagonists of the story. Every day might be their last as they fight against humans worst enemy- the Mor. When things can’t get any worse, there are 3 brilliant college students who were trying to invent a new fertilizer for plants. As they were experimenting, they fed a Mor, which increased its ability to communicate and grow at an accelerated rate. These college student team up with Angel and Joshua to save the human race. Will this team be able to save the human race? Questions: mohenderson2525@gmail.com "WHAT IS YOUR STORY?"

“Life is Cheap-make sure you buy enough." Carson Reno  Lack of Candor is the 18th story in the Carson Reno series written by Gerald W. Darnell. The main character, Carson Reno, is a private detective with an office located in the lobby of the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. Carson is a tough, hard drinking and womanizing private detective, but he also shows a sense of humor in difficult situations Carson Reno finds himself protecting a young lady who has information about the death of a Sergeant with the Memphis Police Department. The Sergeant was found dead hours before he was going to give his testimony before a grand jury. Using his connections, he is able to decipher the clues to find the truth behind the events leading up to the death of this Sergeant. The reader will enjoy not only the mystery behind this death but also the pictures that are found on several pages of the book. The author does a tremendous job using visuals that depict the lifestyles of the 60s and readers will be able to “witness” the events that take place in the story as if they were truly present. Was the death of this Sergeant a murder or a suicide? Information about Gerald W. Darnell: A Florida native, Gerald grew up in the small town of Humboldt, Tennessee. As a boy, he wrote western stories for his grandmother. In the late 60s and 70s, he wrote articles about outdoor life that included hunting adventures. He collected notes for 20 years that helped him write his first book – ‘Don’t Wake Me Until It’s Time To Go."  Then, after publication, he was encouraged to do a story about a fictional character from the early 1960’s and Carson Reno was born. Questions: mohenderson2525@gmail.com "WHAT IS YOUR STORY?"

“I decided to write this novel after taking note of the high level of interest that the public was displaying towards nearly all paranormal topics these days. Tales of ghosts, poltergeists and hauntings are talked about freely without any consequence of the storyteller being labeled as “crazy. “Although I could have written this book more than 20 years ago, I don’t think that it would have had the same impact as I hope it will today. I have decided that now is the time to tell my family’s story.” Darren M. Fitzgerald   This podcast reviews the featured book: The House on Hurley Pond Road. The author describes all of the horrendous events that he lived through as a child. His family thought they were moving into “a dream” home, but it quickly turns into a nightmare. The readers will sympathize with this family as these events are described from an adult that reflects about his past. The author’s writing style is more of several journal entries about the history of the home than a narrative story. The readers will need to decide for themselves what type of hauntings were taking place in this home, and how such an “evil” presence could be created in such a beautiful dream home for a young family starting their lives together.   Michelle & Amaris analyze the elements of the story, and dive into paranormal situations and events. Listeners of the podcast will not only learn about the story of Darren M. Fitzgerald, but paranormal correlations that can occur while exploring “true hauntings.”   Questions: mohenderson2525@gmail.com   What is YOUR story?

" I realized that I wasn't writing a short story. I was writing a novel & I was LOVING it!" Matthew O. Duncan Matt not only talks about his book, Lt. Reilly 2321, but also gives inspirational advice to authors. As you listen to the podcast interview you will be amazed about his journey into becoming a successful writer. He started to write in high school & found himself in theatre. When he did not like the audition pieces that he was given, he began to write his own. His pathway leads to writing plays in college, and he had the opportunity to work for Disney. Unfortunately, he discovered that his dream for starting his career for Disney would not happen. His wife was the support that he needed to reach his dream of becoming a successful writer. Today, he has published 5 books that can be found on his website: www.matthewoduncanbooks.com He has several books that are audiobooks as well. Dave Cruse has done a tremendous job making these stories come alive! "What is your story?" Questions: mohenderson2525@gmail.com

“ Writing had never been a real money maker for me, more of an escape and a dream of one day having million people love my work and seeing stories on the big screen starring Hollywood’s best, yet life gets in the way.” Matthew Duncan Matthew Duncan has written a brilliant and entertaining science fiction novel that really helps the reader feel involved in the story since he wrote it from a first-person perspective. Matthew wrote Lt Reilly 2321 in 2018. The main character, Jack Reilly, is a good-natured and easily likable character. As I learned more about this character, I felt that he was trying to do the right thing. But, circumstances that he found himself in, really challenged him. He kept true to this virtue and was able to change not only his luck, but also helped stop a civil war from happening. Jack Reilly has the rank of a 2nd Lieutenant & while fighting the war with Serkins, he becomes injured. Only 3 months before his pension starts, he has to take a medical discharge. His life steers him in becoming an engineer on ships and takes a job on a 17-year-old cargo ship, Glacier Runner. Jack quickly discovers that the Captain is involved in an intergalactic conspiracy. After he leaves the ship and finds himself on a Spaceport at Lion’s Head which is a trading post. In the past, this city was populated with people working in the mines. Currently, people who profit off ships coming to port for fuel & water stopovers or people who have nowhere else to go or who are stranded and can’t afford transportation live there. The real adventure begins when another employee from the Glacier Runner, Kayla, joins him while he is eating at the Lion’s Head. Kayla’s own life experiences have made her resilient to any of the unfortunate events that she finds herself in. She becomes a valuable team player while she and Jack confront the conspiracy that develops against them. The podcast also discusses how science fiction movies inspired some of the technology devices that make our lives so much easier. These devices are cell phones, tablets, self-driving cars, holographic performances, and universal translators. You can find this novel, Lt. Reilly- 2321 at Lulu and at Amazon. What is your story? Questions: mohenderson2525@gmail.com

" All of us are imperfect & there is good and bad in all of us. Even some of the villainous characters in this story share a little bit of goodness in at least one of them." Christy Elkins Have you heard of an Omni-verse (parallel universe) that contains 12 different places? This story explores how these 12 different realms become a reality for a young girl named Luha Jane Quibadeux. Only 14 years of age, she dies tragically in a violent situation. As she dies, she meets another part of herself that is already in purgatory. The author, Christy Elkins, writing style helps the reader learn about the 12 different "parts" of an individual soul that learns about the different lifetimes on these different parallel universes. Each part of this soul has different names and experience different events in their lives that they learn from. Jealousy is felt through several of the souls that did not experience happiness in their lives. When these 12 different parts of the soul become one, in the end, acceptance and forgiveness are the lessons learned. In the interview, Christy Elkins, explains the creative process that she went through as she wrote this story.  Readers will enjoy taking this journey with the main character as she learns life lessons that continue through her death. "WHAT IS YOUR STORY?" You can find Parallel at Lulu & Amazon Questions: mohenderson2525@gmail.com

" The whole point of Tripp in Time is: When you live your life and you have regrets about something that you did or some decision that you made, and things don't turn out right, you have this regret that you wish you could go back and change time. But, I don't believe if you could go back and change time that it would always work out for the best. I think what happens, happens, and that it's best to live in the moment and not to reflect on the mistakes made in the past."  Matt Stewart If you love to read books about time traveling, this book is for you! The author, Matt Stewart, has created a unique time traveling adventure with surprising twist & turns. The story begins in the year 2050 and the world is chaotic. There are only 37 states in the United States that have survived bleak events. There is no longer a President of the United States. What is left of the country is lead by General Stone. Mack Matthews invents a time machine to return to the past to change the events that will lead to the devastating future. Tripp, his nephew, and Ember are pulled into the past as well as they stumble across the same portal that Mack went through. These characters find themselves in the year 2001. Will the future events be changed for the better? Will Tripp, and Ember make it back home to the year 2050? Travel with these characters as you read, Tripp in Time, to find out! Questions: mohenderson2525@gmail.com What is your story?

"I wanted the main character, Zaria, to be a strong character. In our world today, we need more girl heroes." Tonya L. Chaves If you love fairies, elves, dwarfs, and dragons, this book is for you. The author, Tonya L. Chaves, does a beautiful job creating a story that should be on an art canvas. Readers will be able to visualize different parts of an enchanted forest with all of the tiny characters that are involved in an adventure. The two main characters, Avery and Zaria, begin as rebellious and innocent teenagers. The dangerous adventures that they find themselves facing mold them into young adults. This fantasy story all started when Tonya was telling bedtime stories to her children. Through sleepless nights of thinking through the story, Tonya's inspiration grew to have this book be published. She became an avid reader in high school, and during stressful times when she needed to escape she would choose fantasy books. Readers will find themselves in an enchanted world as they take an adventure with the forest full of fairies. What is your story? Questions? mohenderson2525@gmail.com

"A vague curling mist suddenly crept along the edges of her vision. Oh, no, not again!"  Quote from Looking Through the Mist  Looking Through the Mist was written by Rebbeca J. Vickery. This book is considered a mystery, an adventure, a romance, and a paranormal thriller. The main character, Jessica Wilder, has psychic abilities. She has used this gift to consult with the FBI to solve cases that involve children for the past 6 years. Bob Strickland was the first FBI agent to believe and trust in Jessica's visions. Once he retired, she began a new life working as an illustrator for children's books. While eating at a diner, she had a vision that would change everything. She had to take a leap of faith and report her vision to the local authorities. She met a detective, Johanthan Lansing, who would support her in solving a case. For once in her life, Jessica accepts her psychic visions as a gift and apart of who she is. Her visions are no longer considered a burden. The love between Johnathan and Jessica grows as they solve the case together. The author, Rebbeca J. Vickery, has a writing style that allows the readers to visualize the charisma the two main characters share. Rebbeca has stated that "The books that I write have traditional romance themes with ironic twists and usually tales in the style of Edgar Allen Poe and Alfred Hitchcock." After reading, Looking Through the Mist" I can't agree more with this statement! The podcast also features a true intuitive medium/psychic investigator, Troy Griffin. You can find "Looking Through the Mist" on Amazon or on Lulu.com. Questions: mohenderson2525@gmail.com "WHAT IS YOUR STORY?"

"When I got into writing, it was more about having a way to release creativity. The fact I can share it with the world is what fascinates me."  Jeremy Szekely The author of the book, Jeremy Szekely, began writing while he was in high school. Comic book writing was his passion, and he discovered that he could write stories without having to illustrate them. His comic book characters and stories were also centered around characters who were part of the history of the occult and Christianity. During the interview, he explains the research that he completed while creating this story. Jeremy wanted this story to be based upon actual events that would make the story more intriguing. What would happen if an angel who was also a human existed today? How would society treat them? Jeremy commented that a storyteller should develop a good story that has likable characters who grow and change throughout the story. Plus, the story should be grounded in reality. The hardest obstacle that Jeremy faced while writing his book is having to kill off a character. When authors create characters, they become attached to them, and it is almost like having a friendship with them. Power of Story Telling reviewed Church of Fallen on Episode 6. Here is a summary of the review: The author, Jeremy Szekely, creates an intriguing story that keeps the readers engaged until the end. The readers will sympathize with the characters as they go through difficult trials, and endeavors to save the world. Through these journeys, the main character, Aiden learns how to love, trust others, and how to develop a family bond with others. Grace becomes his new partner with the FBI. Grace is unaware of the adventure that will change her life, and the life of her immediate family. Quickly, she learns that she and Aiden will be battling monsters and demons. One case brings them in contact with a “defrocked” priest, and they have to fight the new enemy together. The story continues with Jeremy's next book, FBI Ghosts: Writers Fury is the second book in the series. Questions? mohenderson2525@gmail.com WHAT IS YOUR STORY?