Jimmy Propfield joined the army for two reasons: to get out of Mobile, Alabama, with his best friends Hank and Billy and to forget his high school sweetheart, Claire.Life in the Philippines seems like paradise–until the morning of December 8, 1941, when news comes from Manila: Imperial Japan has bombed Pearl Harbor. Within hours, the teenage friends are plunged into war as enemy warplanes attack Luzon, beginning a battle for control of the Pacific Theater that will culminate with a last stand on the Bataan Peninsula and end with the largest surrender of American troops in history.What follows will become…
Author: Lucia Matuonto
Lucia Matuonto
Lucia Matuonto is a published children’s book author, physiotherapist, Creative Director and has just added two more projects to her name. She is the host of the new interview program on WorldAuthors.org called “UNCUT with Lucia”, and is also the host of her new podcast, “The Relatable Voice”.
Welcome to The RV Book Fair! Gary, tell us about your latest book? My newest book is BETRAYAL. It is a story about young people with hopes and dreams drawn to the entertainment industry to become actors and singers with a record deal to be betrayed and led into prostitution, about writers paying thousands of dollars to companies promising to find them an agent for their manuscript only to take their money. It’s about law enforcement, both local and the FBI, that betray their oath, and even a corrupt United States Senator. But the worst betrayal is the betrayal of…
“You Are Not Alone” came from suggestions/recommendations that I write a book that speaks to how mentoring can bring value to the support structure for mental health. After a rather extensive review of the literature that is out there, I found that there was literature that looked at mentoring and mental health from an academic perspective but not from a practice perspective. That needed to change. Writing this book provided me with the opportunity to confront some of my demons and to also better understand why I had behaved the way that I did. I realized that I had Post…
For fans of Karen Russell’s Swamplandia! comes a new tale of found family and magic. Unfolding over three decades, Life Between Seconds sets Peter and Sophia on a collision course with their respective pasts propelling them toward either redemption or damnation. Engrossing, heartbreaking, and surreal Douglas Weissman’s first adult novel is a meditation on trauma, family, and how to heal after a great loss. Find out more at: https://www.douglasweissman.com/ About the Author I wrote my first story in second grade about the unhappily ever after of Cinderella. My teacher had me read it to the class. I hated reading until my dad introduced me…
Welcome to The RV Book Fair! Kim tell us about your latest book and what inspired you to write it? My latest book, Paw Prints on the Couch, was inspired by the dogs I have been blessed to have in my life and how each of them enriched my life. The book is an anthology and has 20 co-authors that share their own story of a beloved pet. This book was a bit of a passion project and one I have been wanting to coordinate for years. Animals play a large part in my life, and I have a passion…
THE SHADOWS OF THE MONOLITH: BOOK ONE In the dark fantasy world of The Amber Menhir, a planet’s fate hinges on the enigmatic magic of thaumaturgy, offering hope against impending destruction by a celestial entity known as ‘Calamity.’ Leading the fight are the menhirs, ancient magical research institutions revered by the masses but secretly seething with bitter and deadly political power struggles among the scholars. But the arrival of three new initiates to the Amber Menhir threatens to break the status quo, thereby thrusting them into danger as they enter a sinister web of intrigue and explosive revelations. The first gripping…
Making Money Your Thing Is Easier Than You Think . . . With inspiration from her own life, Kalee Boisvert has developed an easy-to-use system for women, young and old, to take control of their finances. Make Money Your Thing is an approachable guide to take women on a journey from avoidance and overwhelm to feeling comfortable and in control of their finances. This book provides simple action steps to learn the basics of money management, understand the importance of balancing the books, and embrace the uniqueness of your own personal situation. The end result is women feeling good about where their…
Welcome to The RV Book Fair! Jeremiah, tell us about your latest book and what inspired you to write it. For my latest book, On to Plan C, I wanted to document my return to travel after over two years sidelined by the pandemic. Along with the desire to get back on the road, I also wanted to see how things were different. With ever-changing testing and entry requirements, was it possible to get back to normal or was there now a new normal when it comes to travel? This is also my first book to also include my photography,…
Is there a calling within you to step into your power? This book provides you with the inspiration, motivation and practical advice to show up as a leader and take your place in the world. So often ambitious women are held back from greater success because of limiting beliefs, fear and self doubt. Our dream is to shine the light on the path for these women. To inspire more women to overcome their doubts and truly step into their power as leaders by providing real-life role models and the inspiration and motivation to find their inner strength and take their…
William Stevenson spent much of his career as president of National Tax Consultants, Inc where he distinguished himself as one of the few non-attorneys admitted to practice in front of the United States Tax Court. However, he also earned a Doctorate in Education from Temple University. Although this gave him a full understanding of how children learn, the Ricky’s Dream Trip Books were inspired by his personal experience as a Pop Pop. He wrote the books he would have liked to have for his grandson and the Ricky’s Dream Trip series was born. Hello William, You are a poppop and…