His works include Cyber Crime and Digital Evidence, the fifth edition of which will be released in 2027. Clancy is also the author of The Fourth Amendment: Its History and Interpretation, which comes out in its fourth edition next year as well. Clancy has also authored Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: Fourth of July Stories, and 1775--America Rebels. 

Thomas K. Clancy is Professor Emeritus of the University of Mississippi School of Law and a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the Vermont Law School. He lives on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

These words are one thread that leads into "A Dangerous Friendship," an intense, dark-humored, cynical, and at times perilous journey for two women. Author Robin Merle (pronounced Merrill) makes her fiction debut with a tale of two women, recovering from loss, and finding one another with answers that will likely not be the same.

Tina is 29, suffering from a lost relationship. She leaves New York City for New Hampshire and a writing camp to hammer out a story in the hopes of finding some relief. Instead, amongst the strange collective, Tina bonds with the most unlikely character of all, a woman named Spike.

Merle weaves a tale of relationships, old and new, which test both Tina and Spike. One seeks what most readers would recognize: connection, validation, perhaps love again, while the other spins tales of past activities, which lead one to wonder how much of this is real and how much is imagined.

There are no real heroines or heroes in "A Dangerous Friendship," but there are characters with numerous layers of humanity that lead one to question what one truly wants out of life.

Robin Merle is a New York native--an author and writer, a non-profit professional, and an executive coach who specializes in career transitions. Women in Development, New York, named Robin one of their 30+ Women of Achievement for her service to the fields of development and philanthropy. 

"A Dangerous Friendship is Robin's second work for She Writes Press; the first is the award-winning "Involuntary Exit: A Woman's Guide to Thriving After Being Fired." An alumna of the first class of women at Rutgers College, Robin also holds a Master's Degree from the Johns Hopkins Writing Seminars. She now lives in Maine. You can find out more about her at her website, TheProfessionalGuide.com.

This year, BookSpeak Network host and Sunbury Press author Tory Gates sat down with several of these writers in an informal, "shoot-style" series of interviews. No questions were scripted; the conversations are lightly led, and it is hoped the listener will be interested in how these authors create, but also in why. Further, it is hoped you will find some new authors to check out.

Segment 1:

Misty Simon is a longtime author who seeks to touch readers' hearts and their funny bones.

C.J. Grant has worked as a technical writer, but also in fiction, including the recent release, "Sometimes Death is a Blessing," on Running Wild Press.

Joy Givens is a Youth Program Specialist for resettled refugee and immigrant children. She is the author of children's and middle-grade fiction. Her debut picture book, "The Unstoppable Jamie," was released by Two Lions in 2023. 

Segment 2:

Rachel D. Lyne (pronounced Lynn) is an author of both fiction and non-fiction, specializing in faith-based themes. An educator with degrees in Business and Biblical Studies, Rachel believes in spreading hope, "one word at a time." Her works include the Tales of Rizalia series. 

Elle Brown is an author of Harlequin Romance stories, set in the high-stakes, high-risk world of Formula 1. Her love of racing is credited to her father; Elle also dabbles in painting, costuming, and hosting wildly themed dinner parties.

Robert Walton is the author of several Sunbury Press Books releases, including "Fatal Snow," the first of the Henry Thursday series. 

Segment 3:

Sandra M. Bush is the author of the novels "Money Man" and "Money Man Marooned," inspired by her husband's work as a financial advisor. She is also a technical writer and has written for the Pennsylvania School Board Association Magazine, "The Bulletin."

Dave Agans admits to being corrupted early on by MAD Magazine, Get Smart, and Rocky & Bullwinkle at an early age. Dave began writing spy spoofs in the sixth grade; he is the author of the popular technical book, "Debugging," the spy-fi "Urban Legion Trilogy," and the award-winning flash-fiction work, "The Big Nap."

For more information about these authors and the conference, go to Pennwriters dot org.

This year, BookSpeakNetwork host and Sunbury Press author Tory Gates sat down with several guests of the conference to discuss their careers, their works, and inspirations.

Segment One: 

David Conway is an author of literary fiction who is currently editing his first novel.

Kelly Gourley is an organizer, activist, and writer who is working on her debut work of science fiction.

Cirsten Edwards is an Oncology Nurse who discusses her technical and non-fiction works.

Segment Two:

Nancy A. Hughes is a communications graduate of Penn State University and is the author of eight novels of suspense.

Carla Conti is a journalist-turned-author of true crime. Her works include the award-winning "Chained Birds: A Crimemoir," and "The Jacklighter: Murder, Betrayal, and Justice in Pennsylvania's Endless Mountains."

Vickie Fisher is the author of eight inspirational works, and her latest release is "The Hippy Dippy Grandma's Natural Remedies." 

Segment Three:

M.C. Hillegas has drawn on her work as a search and rescue K9 handler and human remains recovery. She is a winner of the Independent Book Publisher Award for The Canine Handler Series, which includes "Payback," "Setback," and the forthcoming release, "Comeback."

Don Helin has called on his military service, which included postings in Vietnam and Germany, along with three tours in the Pentagon, for his writings. Don has written eleven award-winning thrillers, a personal memoir, "From Army Regulations to Novels," and is the editor of Voices from the Pandemic, an anthology.

Jim Rada is a journalist plus an author of history and historical fiction. He has received numerous awards from the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association, the Associated Press, and the Society of Professional Journalists. 

To find out more about these authors and the conference, go to Pennwriters dot org.

The tale of a tenacious orphan, Frankie overcomes loss while battling callous adults, corrupt systems that care nothing for children such as himself. All the while, Frankie promises to reunite with his siblings.

A Pittsburgh native, Lara Brenckle Malmont brings Frankie and other colorful characters to life, specializing in stories about the people and places that call us home. A manga cum laude graduate of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University, Malmont is an award-winning newspaper reporter before transitioning to corporate communications. She lives in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

While praised for his post-modern and post-Impressionist style at the easel, Rand's poetry draws from the masters he first heard read to him by his mother, to his contemporaries. His words and phrasing are unique and draw the reader in, as do his landscapes and portraits. This book, available on the Lucky Shoe Press imprint of Sunbury Press Books, is another of Rand's methods to embrace life, in all its joys and mysteries.

Best known for his role as former mentor Harold Clurman in the long-running Let it Be Art!, Ronald Rand has appeared in dozens of films, stage productions, and television programs. He founded and published "The Soul of the American Actor" newspaper, has received a series of Fulbright Awards, and received the Jury Best Actor Award at the Bitola 26th International Monodrama Festival in North Macedonia. His upcoming work includes the production UBUNTU, the film "Group Paradise," and "Ibsen," the first opera of Henrik Ibsen.

Ronald Rand lives in Asheville, North Carolina.

Fan fiction about Holmes and Watson dates back to the 19th century, often featuring playful, satirical, or even harsh wit. On this episode of Milford House Mysteries & Histories, Tory Gates sits down with P.A. O'Neil as she recounts her fascination and her identification with Watson.

Two Sides of the Same Coin: In-between Stories of Sherlock Holmes and John H. Watson comes from O'Neil's pen, a series of tales that take the good doctor's point of view. We follow Watson, mustered out of the British Army after being wounded, not quite himself as he navigates Victorian England and tries to find his place once more.

"On That Last Day" chronicles Watson's meeting with a potential flatmate, the enigmatic Holmes. In the stories that follow, including "The Curse of the Scottish Play," "The Case of the Venetian Glass," and others, O'Neil fashions tales in the tradition of Arthur Conan Doyle, but more from Watson's frank and direct view. O'Neil also offers her inspiration for these stories, and her assessment of Watson, his place beside Holmes, and how the pair never seem to die.

P.A. O'Neil is originally from Southern California. Her writings have appeared in numerous anthologies, journals, and magazines. A further collection of Holmes and Watson works can be found In for a Penny. She is also the author of Witness Testimony and Other Tales. She is a member of Sound of the Baskervilles and the John H. Watson Society. Her piece "The Great Burro Revolt" won her the 2023 Mustang Flash Fiction Award. 

Her writings can be found through Clarendon House Books -- she now lives in Olympia, Washington.

With degrees in Aeronautics and Business, Bonner has worked for US Airways (later American Airlines) for more than three decades. He is the author of The Final Resting Place -- Calvary Cemetery on Sunbury's Local History Press.

Speaking with host Dr. Lawrence Knorr, Bonner talks about his life and times, and what is on his horizon.

Andrea's early life in the Netherlands during the Second World War is recounted, and in particular, that of her father. He joins the SS in an act of self-preservation. Convicted of war crimes, he serves time in prison and a mental institution.  Unable to deal with her early trauma, she lives the first half of her life dissociated from her innermost feelings.

Also documented are travels to Paris and later to India, where Andrea meets the Mother, the spiritual companion of Sri Aurobindo, and lives at the experimental community She inspired, Auroville. Andrea's experiences in her ongoing search for self lead her to California, and her long relationship with a shaman, Hara Ra.   

All through this book, Andrea discusses her psychological journey, her struggles, her process of grief, and also the past of her father. Available through Untimely Books, The Pressing Stones is a remarkable, honest, and unapologetic memoir. 

Andrea van de Loo lives in Santa Cruz, California.

A series of grisly, straight-razor murders leads Ed Earl to believe that a man he thought he'd killed is still very much alive. With his ex-Army Ranger wingman Bobby Quintero, Ed Earl has to navigate gun runners, drug dealers, racist gangs, cartels, and fellow cops with questionable allegiances. Then add to the mix a femme fatale boss, who, like Ed Earl, is in the sights of the killer.

Jim Nesbitt knows these backcountry lands as a journalist, horseman, pilot, and hunter. The Fatal Saving Grace is the fifth of the Ed Earl Burch series, which includes The Last Second Chance, The Right Wrong Number, The Best Lousy Choice, and The Dead Certain Doubt. You can find out all about Jim at his website. A diehard Tennessee Vols fan, he lives in Athens, Alabama.

The life and times of Wilbur Rife are replete with abuse, alcoholism, exotic dancers, crime, tragedy, persistence, and love. The testament by one of his sons tells a tale of survival but also of navigating life in an uncertain time. 

Douglas Rife earned bachelor's and master's degrees in History at Iowa State University. He is the author of more than 25 books and is a developer of products for educators and school administrators. His passion for American history has led him to republish local histories, preserve historical sites, and assist in drafting legislation to protect cemeteries in his home state. You can find out more about this pursuit at the website Gravely Speaking.

He lives in Bloomington, Indiana.

An award-winning singer and songwriter, Eric is the creator and host of the acclaimed PBS series, Songs at the Center. His music has been featured on ESPN, All Things Considered, and Entertainment Tonight. Eric was nominated for an Emmy Award for his work in TV journalism and taught public speaking at the college level for twelve years. He also travels the country to speak before corporations, trade associations, and general audiences. 

You can find out more about Eric Gnezda at this website.

Tj O'Connor brings Tuck and the gang to life in a compelling series of novels, described as "Topper meets the Thin Man" by some. An award-winning author of mysteries and thrillers that include The Hemingway Deception, Tj is an international security consultant who has served overseas in times of war and draws on his experiences and contacts for accurate and exciting works.

A native of the Hudson Valley of New York, Tj now lives in Virginia. You can find out more about him and his books at this website. 

In Three Rooms, Shared Bath: A Landlady in the Hamptons, Eileen Obser takes the reader in Diana's shoes as she traverses the famous, exclusive Hamptons in the late summer of 2008. The restaurants, shops, and events that make this part of Long Island unique are viewed as affairs beyond take shape. These include the Olympics and the rise to prominence of a certain politician from the Midwest. 

Along the way, Diana considers life after her late husband, Gary, and the close friendship of Frank, a reporter who at times thinks he knows better than Diana. Then, these tenants, the erratic Basia, Teresa, Kenneth, and others, make Diana's life less-than-typical. Through all this, Diana knows she has decisions to make.

Eileen Obser does indeed own a home in East Hampton, and still has one tenant. A Queens, New York native, Eileen has lived on the island since 1975. A writer since childhood, Eileen is also an essayist and educator. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing and Literature from Stony Brook University. Her writings have appeared in The Washington Post and Newsday, plus numerous magazines and anthologies. Her memoir, Only You, was published by Brown Posey Press as a second edition in 2019. You can find out more about Eileen at her website.

Speaking with host Dr. Lawrence Knorr, Swift discusses his interest in history, his journalistic career, and his writings. A native of western New York, Swift is a graduate of Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania, with a bachelor's degree in American Studies. He lives in the Harrisburg area.

Health issues, however, prompted Gerri and her husband to cut back their "Life on the Road" and move into an Over-55 community in the Eugene, Oregon area. From the Brown Posey Press imprint, Over-55 Conniptions: An Old Biddy Battles Aging is a humorous, angsty, and insightful work that examines aging, but as Gerri notes, it also led her to rediscover her personal resilience. 

You can find out more about Gerri Almand on her website. 

Motivated by revenge, Kat seeks to join the Pirate Force, but her plans may well be derailed by human need and a test of loyalty in a land where both are discretionary.

"A Merry Life" is the first of a (so far) four-volume collection by Sarah Branson. Her first taste of a futuristic, swashbuckling world came at age seven, when she and her family hopped a freighter to Australia. Sarah has taught science and history to students in the US, Brazil, and Japan. Her various careers also include being a licensed midwife. 

In addition to Kat Wallace's escapades, Sarah has written of those of her protagonist's children. "Unfurling the Sails: A Grey Shima Adventure" and "A Pirates' Pact: A Kik and Mac Adventure" are among those for middle-grade and young adult readers. 

Sarah Branson currently lives in Connecticut; you can find out more about Sarah and her writings on her website.

The question has haunted Lydia Hamilton since she was five. A mixed-race girl growing up in early 19th-century Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Lydia navigates her youth, her marriage, and eventual separation from Jacob Smith, to her dual role as housekeeper and business manager for an attorney named Thaddeus Stevens. From the Heart of Lydia is her story, available on the Loch Ness Books imprint.

Darlene Colón is the visible presence of Lydia Hamilton Smith. Performing in period costume, Colón shares Lydia's life and her accomplishments with local students and at historical events. She is the founder of the Lydia Hamilton Society and cofounder of the African American Historical Society of Southcentral Pennsylvania. Colón is also president of the Christiana Historical Society; she has received awards from the NAACP, the YWCA, the Junior League of Lancaster, and the Lancaster Historical Society for her first-person interpretations of local African American women. 

The talk with Dr. Lawrence Knorr ranges from questions about the argument against the "flat earth," due to birds and magnetic fields, to the question of whether SpongeBob SquarePants could possibly exist in the world as we know it.

Dr. John LaCasse is also the author of Deals, Danger, Destiny, The Hunters, and Floppy Feathers, all available at Sunbury Press. He is a member of The American Association of University Professors, holds academic honoraria in Kappa Delta Pi and Golden Key, with a biographical profile in MARQUIS Who's Who. Dr. LaCasse is also is the 2025 winner of the 59th Street Medal for Literature. He lives in Seattle, Washington.

A frequent lecturer, Deeben's writings have appeared in national publications that include American Ancestors, NGS Magazine, and Civil War Times. He has self-published five books on various lines of his family within Northumberland County and researched the histories of several local Lutheran churches.

Deeben is also the author of Well and Eager for the Fray, Volumes 1 and 2, on Sunbury's Local History Press imprint. These two works chronicle the letters and correspondence of young Northumberland Countians who fought on the Union side in the Civil War. Their accounts, not to mention their fervor and optimism in dark times, make for intriguing reading.

A native of Sunbury, Pennsylvania, John Deeben holds degrees in American History from Gettysburg College and Penn State University. He lives in North Beach, Maryland.

Beltz recounts the historical research that led to the Sunbury Press release, Unclaimed Valor: The History of the 130th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. His paternal great-grandfather, Pvt. William H. Seifert of York, PA, served in Company C of the 130th. Beltz tells of the company's history under the command of Col. Henry Zinn and his fate at the Battle of Fredericksburg.

A native of Canton, Ohio, Terrence W. Beltz earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Bowling Green University and a Master of Arts (History) at the University of Richmond. He served in Texas and South Korea during his military career. A member of the Sons of Union Veterans and the Sons of the American Revolution, Beltz devotes his spare time to family genealogy and volunteers with Find-A-Grave. He lives in Earlysville, Virginia. 

For example: which Mississippi vocal group went viral after an impromptu performance at a fast-food joint? Why was a Grammy Award-winning arranger from the Delta kicked out of junior high school? Who changed his direction back to the blues...after walking his dog?

In this edition of the Brown Posey Press Show, Kamel King and Joe Lee discuss some of the history of "Jacktown, USA" and their roles in bringing the music forth and keeping a unique art form alive. Among these artists are Zac Harmon and Stevie J. Blues (whose music you will hear bits of), Four Washington, Eddie Cotton, Dexter Allen, and others, who appear on an accompanying CD and an upcoming documentary. The book is available at Dogwood Press, Lemuria Books in Jackson, plus all online retailers.

Kamel King is an attorney who specializes in entertainment and intellectual property law; he is also the head of Emerald Tiger Artist Management. Joe Lee has a background in radio and television and is the author of a dozen books of suspense and non-fiction.

Ginny Fite has written widely across the literary spectrum with her numerous releases. Mrs. Goodman's First Murder is her tenth novel. Her previous works include Sanctuary, The Physics of Things, and the Sam LaGarde series, which can be found on the Sunbury Press website. She has also produced three works of poetry and a collection of humorous essays on aging. 

A graduate of Rutgers and Johns Hopkins Universities, Ginny Fite has had a 40-year career in communications, with experience in newspapers, magazines, universities, politics and a robotic R&D firm. She lives in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. 

Find out more about Ginny Fite here.

While writing a novel, Nina has discovered her descendent, Elspet Bruce was accused of witchcraft in the 18th century. Fiction appears to become fantasy, bordered on reality. Nina passes into the spiritual realms, to make contact with Elspet and to break the family curse in A Witch's Penance.

Drawing on Scottish history and their background, J.K. Divia brings mythology, the supernatural and the paranormal in their latest work. An "American Selkie," J.K. has forged their own path with works that include What the Sea Knows, Berja, and A Sea of Blood and Tears. They live in rural Maryland.

Speaking with Sunbury Press Books Show host Lawrence Knorr, Donalson discusses the difficulties of racism and prejudice in his native Georgia and early life in Florida. Replanted within the integrated world of Massachusetts and Maine in the 1960s and 70s, and later to the Midwest and Los Angeles, Donalson's imagination was fueled by reading, music, and film. Earning his undergraduate degree at Bates College, Donalson earned his Master's from the University of Iowa. His educational experience culminated in a Ph.D. from Brown University. 

Donalson's travels took him to Europe and South Africa, as experiences shaped his journey as both a creative and a scholar. He eventually landed in Los Angeles, where he continued his work as a writer, filmmaker, and Black scholar. You can find out more about this groundbreaking work here.

Ruby's recollections of the Bay Area during the heyday of punk and hardcore, the music of Dead Kennedys, X, 7 Seconds, Intensified Chaos, Tragic Mulatto, and other bands reflected not only the angst and fury of the times, but also art, music, and storytelling. 

The short stories in these three books are stark, sharply written, gritty, and uncompromising; for some, they will be disturbing. The characters, drawn from Ruby's past, are a mix of those she knew, with the rest made up. These stories shine a light on a time when many turned to the punk scene for an outlet, a home, a sense of belonging, but also acceptance.

Ruby Dee Philippa grew up in Northern California and West Texas. She attended San Diego State University at the age of 15, and during these formative years was drawn into the punk scene of San Francisco. Ruby also cofounded the Northern California Earth First! Chapter, was a restaurateur in Seattle, and is cofounder of the long-running Ruby & the Snake Handlers, a group with several recordings of rockabilly, roots, Americana, and country music. The audiobook of the first volume of Bag of Tricks is now available, and she will be contributing stories to the groundbreaking underground publication, "Wimmen's Comix."

The Marsh in May features Rand's poetry and paintings on the Lucky Shoe Press imprint. The journey through these writings and artworks is described as transformative, with odes to Thomas Wolfe, Edwin Booth, Jean-Claude van Itallie, and places that include Kathmandu, Olympia, and Fez.

Rand discusses what inspired him to bring these pieces together while touring the world, and how one can keep their heart open, remain vulnerable, and appreciate every moment.

Ronald Rand studied at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, earned four Fulbright Awards as a Specialist Scholar/Visiting Guest Professor. He founded and published The Soul of the American Actor and is the author of Solo Transformation on Stage. He is also a screenwriter and the librettist of Ibsen, the first opera written about Henrik Ibsen. He has appeared in several off-Broadway plays and regional productions, plus more than a hundred films and TV shows. He lives in North Carolina. Find out more about his Sunbury Press releases here.

Speaking with Dr. Lawrence Knorr, Semendinger discusses the ideas that sparked this series. The three volumes will, in alphabetical order, profile the 154 men who matriculated at West Point, only to stand beside (and opposite to) one another in the Battle of Gettysburg.

The officers will include names familiar to even casual readers of history, such as Robert E. Lee, George Armstrong Custer, and Abner Doubleday. The series will also shed light on those officers who distinguished themselves in battle and those who did their duty without attention. 

Described as a lifetime educator, Dr. Paul Semendinger taught history and served as a principal for over three decades before becoming an adjunct college professor. The author of several books, these include examinations of the New York Yankees, such as Roy White: from Compton to the Bronx, The Least Among Them, a chronicle of obscure Yankee players, and the novel Scattering the Ashes. 

Semendinger writes about the Yankees on his website, Start Spreading the News. To this day, Semendinger still plays competitive baseball; he has also run 27 marathons. You can find out more about him here.

Hometown Murder opens the series. Recovering from injuries suffered in a failed mission, Sydney returns home to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and immediately finds herself investigating the murder of an old friend. Navigating a family that she has to largely keep in the dark, Sydney, Gina, and two chickens try to solve the case. All the while, Sydney runs afoul of a hard-headed detective and a local politician.

Misty Lynn has brought Sydney Hayes to life in Hometown Murder, Mischief in the Morgue, and the forthcoming Boom, Bang and a Body, which comes out in January 2026. A Registered Nurse, Misty lives with her family in the Shippensburg, Pennsylvania area. You can learn more about Misty on her website. 

The uneasy peace in Éiliria is broken when tribal warriors and druids thought to be extinct kidnap Rionach dé Lir, who joins her captors and takes the lead to recapture her homeland. Meanwhile, Fionn dé Lir seeks out the remaining druids to help him find the last remaining member of the royal family.

Abigail Henson debuts on the Hellbender Press imprint with The Winds of Éiliria, Book 1 of The Druids' Queen trilogy. Henson, who holds a BA in English from Millersville University, has also earned an MFA from Cedar Crest College's Pan European Program. She lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with her Basset Hound, Daisy Mae, and can be found traveling to new places and seeking out good bookstores and coffee shops. 

A fourth-generation native of Warren County, Enos discusses the untouched wild country where she hails, and how its population and public lands can be used to create a brighter future for communities. More can be found at the PA Wilds website.

Ta Enos is nationally recognized for her work in rural development. She holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism and Public Communications from the University of Alaska-Anchorage. She spent ten years as a news reporter and editor in the state, writing for the Anchorage Daily News, Anchorage Press, Dutch Harbor Fisherman, Bristol Bay Times, and other publications. She has earned awards from the Alaska Press Club and the Society for Professional Journalists. She lives with her husband and family on 65 acres in the PA Wilds.

Self-published (including her original artwork), Peterson produced the first of the series in 2013, and there are 14 volumes available (and many more to come). Peterson has also written fairy tales with a message, An Irish Tale, and Charisma. She has also written poetry and several episodes of the unpublished teleplay, Super Teacher.

A New Jersey native, Stephanie Peterson grew up in Jackson and graduated from Georgian Court University. She also taught in the Harrisburg schools for 12 years, including Bishop McDevitt High School. You can find out more about her works on her website. She lives in the Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania area.

Kris Schaale (Shaw-Lee) debuts on the Catamount Press imprint with Summer of Meteors. At the luxurious Bedford Springs Hotel, Harriet Lane, a niece of President James Buchanan, Anne McCoy, a Quaker widow, and Juba, an enslaved nursemaid to a high-profile guest, meet and become entangled in an Underground Railroad escape plan. 

Loyalties are tested, and all must question what they know, what they believe, and what they will do to risk justice for one another. 

Kris Schaale presents a novel of historical fiction that brings real people and places to life in her debut work. A holder of bachelor's and master's degrees in psychology from Penn State University, Schaale writes of people's behavior, motivations, and life journeys. You can find out more about Kris at her website.

Thomas Houghton, a Civil War veteran who has not completely left the conflict behind is an inspector and enforcer for the infamous Coal & Iron Police, who follow the bidding of the corporate barons. Houghton is on the trail of a labor agitator; his pursuit through shantytowns, mills and mines puts him not only at odds with hostile workers, but his own superiors and demanding capitalists. Through the gritty, tough and uncompromising background, the tension rises to an explosive climax.

A native of Johnstown, PA, Dr. Joshua Penrod is a business executive and author, with a Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies from Virginia Tech. His works include articles and essays published in several journals and periodicals, including the Northern Appalachia Review. His books include Johnstown Industry, Johnstown Waters, and Ethics and Biopower in Neuromarketing. 

In this episode, Joe returns to discuss these works, including the title piece, and offers insights into his inspirations and writing style. 

His previous collections include Nightmares and Hiccups, Farts and Daydreams, The Dog Scowls Instead of Biting, and the recently-released novella, Once Upon a Time in Whitechapel, which will put a twist on a famous detective and his partner.

Joe Farley's writings have appeared in publications that include Alien Buddha Zine, Voices from the Fire, Horror Sleaze Trash, Tales from the Blue Gonk Cafe, and Night Walkers. 

He lives in his home city of Philadlephia.

In his new book, City of Brotherly Blood: My Political Adventure of Power, Corruption and Redemption in Philadelphia, Stack pulls no punches in his analysis of big-city politics. He discusses the influence of his family, and those of national figures, such as former Mayor Frank Rizzo, and one-time political adversary Vincent J. Fumo (aka "The Prince of Darkness). 

Amid corruption investigations, Stack navigated the minefield of party politics and in this book, tells the stories of these times, but also lessons learned. Speaking with host Lawrence Knorr, Stack discusses Democratic Party politics, how your enemy today may be your ally tomorrow, and his assessment of the national political scene.

Mike Stack's books is available through the Radio Free Press imprint of Sunbury Press Books. He earned his Bachelor's Degree at La Salle and his JD at Villanova University, respectively. He also works as an actor and standup comedian. 

In 2024, despite a budget of $1.7 billion, only 10 percent of Baltimore City students tested as proficient in mathematics. 

Through interviews with teachers, parents, and a deep examination of documents, Chris Papst and his team uncovered systemic failures. In this discussion, Papst uncovers an emphasis on securing taxpayer dollars and hiring administrators and educators, while spending almost nothing to educate the children whose futures they are charged with. The book uncovers practices that include data manipulation, grade-changing, and even the enrollment of "ghost" students in order to fill out the rolls.

These issues are not only confined to Baltimore, but to many districts across the country. Papst notes that a national discussion on public education, how it is funded and dispensed, is required.

Chris Papst is an Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter and the 2023 recipient of the Maryland State Conference NAACP Vanguard Award. His works include Failure Factory, on the Radio Free Press imprint, and Capital Murder: An Investigative Reporter's Hunt for Answers in a Collapsing City, which examines the life and history of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Author Merrill Shaffer chronicled the history of this team, its coaches and players through the first edition of "Roaring Tigers." Now, a second edition has been released, and Shaffer returns to the BookSpeak Network to tell more tales of the Tigers.

Speaking with host Lawrence Knorr, Shaffer discusses how Roth and the Tigers developed a no-nonsense, efficient style of football, which plays for the long haul. Numerous former players went on to play in college, and some even made it to the NFL. More importantly, Shaffer notes how many players went on to be successful in life.

A retired law enforcement officer, Merrill Shaffer is an avid football fan who has also written "A Super Steelers Journey," which coincides with another favorite club. He is a student of sports history and attends several games every fall. He lives with his family in Palmyra, Pennsylvania.

Raven's rescue mission is underway, but it's going wrong. In a world where allies are scarce and the enemy is at hand, Raven's magic has now become erratic, even dangerous. 

Raven must decide whether to deal with the monsters she swore to destroy, while the reality of her past and truths she has tried to forget inch ever closer. The Abyss Realm awaits as Raven and a crew of pirates, bounty hunters and Draakgoons descend "Into the Inferno," the sequel to "Arcane Assassin--Path of Annihilation." Both of these are available through the Hellbender Books imprint.

R.A. Fischer is in fact two people: Rachel Ann Fischer and Ann-Marie Knorr-Fischer, the latter of whom appears in this edition of the Sunbury Press Books Show. Rachel Ann is an Army veteran with a background in Auto-Cad and Interior Design, and her creativity was spurred by fantasy and role-playing games. Ann-Marie has been a writer of short stories and poems since childhood, which includes work for school literary publications, film scripts plus direction and production of plays.

They live in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

In "The Scent of Violets," Joe Regenbogen raises questions about redemption and forgiveness. Speaking with Lawrence Knorr on this edition of The Sunbury Press Books Show," Regenbogen examines a time in the 1970's when the Nazi Party began to again make inroads in the US, and also his own career as an educator. 

Joe Regenbogen taught history in the public schools for four decades, first in his native New Orleans, Louisiana, then later in St. Louis, where he now lives. He has written several books, including "Questioning History," and "Relearning History," as a means to deepen students' historical understanding. He is also the author of "Longs Peak," and "Dying of the Light," as well as interview-derived works, "The Boys of Brookdale" and "Making a Difference."

A professor of history at Robert Morris University, Crytzer is an Associate Editor of the Journal of the American Revolution, and winner of the 2023 Judge Robert K. Woltz History Award. He is the author of eight books, including The Whiskey Rebellion: A Distilled History of an American Crisis, Fort Pitt: A Frontier History, and Guyasuta and the Fall of Indian America.

Brady Crytzer has been featured on several cable networks, including C-SPAN, Fox News, and NBC Peacock, as well as Sirius/XM, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and USA Today. You can learn more about him and his various projects here.

When the Stars Were All I Had, on Olive Rose Press, is a collection of short stories, with the title tale one of loneliness and uncertainty during war. Others include real people from Hilary's time ("Saving Red"), and in "The Cookie Table," we are reunited with old friends from another of Hauck's works.

From Ashes to Song tells of Italian immigrants who find their way to Coal Country in Pennsylvania, and was a WCoNA Book of the Year Nominee. The Things We'll Never Have, which follows a woman's journey to Italy to find her missing fiancé, earned the HFC Award of Excellence and was an Eric Hoffer Book Award Finalist.

A translator and localization specialist, Hilary Hauck studied at City, University of London, and holds the Chartered Institute of Linguists Diploma in Translation. She lives somewhere in Northwest Pennsylvania with her husband and dog, Phineas. 

A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Reginald Davis earned a Bacholor of Arts from Incarnate Word College, a Masters of Divinity from Colgate Rochester Divinity School, and a Ph.D. from Florida State University. He has also served as the Dean of Students at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois. His affiliations include the Baptist General Convention, the National and Progressive Baptist Convenstions, and as pastor of The Historic First Baptist Church. 

Davis' previous works include, "Depart from Me--The Dreadful Words of Christ to Many," and "God's Truth to Youth in a World Full of Lies and Decepttion." He lives in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Speaking with host Dr. Lawrence Knorr, Smith recalls his Ohio boyhood in the new novel, The Boys of Rubber City, available on the Local History Press imprint of Sunbury Press Books. Akron of the 1970's is a time Boomers and Gen X'ers will recall with fondness (hopefully), of growing up in a working class neighborhood where kids made their own fun, and not under the watchful eyes of parents.

Smith's other works include King of Methamphetamine Valley, stemming from his days as an ATF agent, The Trial of Agent Whitehall and The Accidental Girlfriend. He lives in Massillon, Ohio.

Fifteen years ago, six college housemates unwittingly opened a portal which unleashed monsters upon the world. Of the six, only Charlie touched this portal, and has paid the price, in the loss of his family. In addition, his friends' memories of the incident were erased.

Now the Nowhere Men are coming home, and Charlie must drop concerns about his mess of a life and teach his old friends what he knows (and they forgot) in order to stop the onslaught, but also to be able to face their pasts. 

"The Way We Used to Walk" is the collaboration of Megan Engelhardt and Mark Beall. The pair met just before their freshman year of college. They have gamed, podcasted and written together. Speaking with host Tory Gates, Engelhardt and Beall explore their times together, and how Charlie, Smitha, Joe, Alice, Inez and Mona came to be. The long walks, sometimes for hours on their college campus provide a foundation for the facing of pasts, the friendships, found families, and that love always remains the one answer anyone needs.

Megan Engelhardt, aka Mad Merry Meg has seen her writing in publications that include Asimov's, Crossed Genres and Daily Science Fiction. She lives in Northeast Ohio with her family.

Mark Beall is the founder and operator of Retrograde Orbit Radio and Retrograde Orbit Dice and Leather; he lives in Millerstown, Pennsylvania.

Hawley write both true crime non-fiction, plus mystery and crime-related fiction. He has appeared as an expert on documentaries on the History Channel and the Travel Channel, lectured in Liverpool, England and across the eastern United States. He is also the co-host of NBC Radio's House of Mystery. 

A retired commander and naval aviator in the US Navy, more about Michael L. Hawley can be found at his website.

In book one, Into the Attic of the World, Charles Miller and his friends join the ageless Captain Kid on an adventure through layers of reality in an effort to rescue the Patch Fairy. Through endless trials, Charles now finds himself essentially alone in the "Red Realm," a place not even the captain wants to venture. Here, a black unicorn rules and awaits the delivery of the Patch Fairy. 

Joined only by Cyclops the Great, who has prophesized his next-level immersion, Charles must face horrors unknown. What will he find in the Red Realm, and will he survive?

Joseph Mazerac traveled through much of his early life, with many "friends" who have made their way into his writing. For over two decades, Mazerac worked as an unexploded ordinance technician, or "bomb guy." A winner of the Royal Palm Literary Award, Mazerac is working on the third and final Castatine Chronicles volume, plus an adult fantasy work, Tournament Moons. He lives in Jacksonville, Florida; you can find out more at his website.

Amid the culture clash, anti-Semitism, racism and bigotry, there is one thing that unites the city and provides hope: the Philadelphia Phillies are playing inspired baseball and are contending for their first National League pennant since 1915. The "Whiz Kids," players like Robin Roberts, Richie Ashburn, Del Ennis and Jim Konstanty are driving the team on, and the city's passion for the game is at a fever pitch.

While Ben's wife Debby struggles with her pregnancy, Ben must fend off the advances of classmate Ilene, and deal with the attitudes of those around him. Through it all, Ben's novel burns within him as he tries to finish the work and see if there is a future as a writer.

Joel Burcat credits his father David Burcat, whose own unpublished novel marks Whiz Kid, with the genesis of a story he began over 15 years ago. Speaking with Brown Posey Press Show host Tory Gates, Burcat discusses his father's growing-up life in South Philadelphia, the infusion of Jewish culture, baseball, and his own writing process.

A longtime attorney, Joel is the author of a series of crime novels focused on the environment, including Drink to Every Beast, Amid Rage, and Strange Fire. You can find out more about Joel at his website. He lives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Manheim speaks with Dr. Lawrence Knorr about his decades of research, and past releases, which include The House Divided: The Story of the First Congressional Baseball Game and the parallels, political and otherwise we face today. What's in Ted's Wallet? is the story of how Manheim and Knorr stumbled across a set of ancient cigarette cards, owned by the grandson of Thomas Edison.

J.B. Manheim is Professor Emeritus at The George Washington University, where he developed the world's first degree-granting program in political communication. He was also the founding director of the School of Media & Public Affairs. Manheim is also a member of the Society for American Baseball Research and the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America. He lives in Maryland.

Growing up in Memphis, McLallen earned a degree in History and English. He studied under Professor Robert Drake, a close friend of Flannery O'Connor, who exposed his students to poet and novelist James Dickey. 

A programmer and analyst by profession, McLallen's work includes Tigers by the River, a history of the early pro football team that his father was a fan of, and examines the roots of what would become the National Football League. 

McLallen may best be known for his two-volume biography of Ernest Hemingway, Unbridled Dreamer, and A Man of Modern Letters: Hemingway and the Rise of Modern Literature. 

McLallen speaks with host Dr. Lawrence Knorr about these subjects and previews an upcoming biographical release, Electric Bluesman: The Life and Times of Jimi Hendrix.

Wylie McLallen lives with his wife, Nickey Bayne, in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Vento is the daughter of World War II veteran Arthur "Dutch" Schultz, a member of the 82nd Airborne Division and a paratrooper whose experience in the D-Day invasion was portrayed in the film The Longest Day. In her Sunbury Press releases The Hidden Legacy of World War II (now in its 2nd edition), and Twisted Strands: Family Secrets and Intergenerational Trauma, Vento discusses Schultz's experiences in Europe, his postwar activity in counter-terrorism, but also his Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. 

Advised to write about "the impact of my war on you," Vento discusses her father's struggles with alcoholism and PTSD, and his redemptive work to help others who suffered. 

A native of Philadelphia, Carol Schultz Vento earned her undergraduate degree and doctorate from Temple University and her law degree from Rutgers University School of Law. She lives in Palmyra, New Jersey. You can find out more at her website.

Speaking with Sunbury Press Books founder and program host, Dr. Lawrence Knorr, Procknow discusses how his career as a management consultant with one of the largest global firms allowed him to transition to becoming a writer and historian of the Revolution. He speaks of the discoveries that have provided insights into the thought processes of the Founding Fathers, unique documents, including diaries and the rebel army's order of battle (a copy of which somehow ended up in the hands of the British), and how much more there is to learn.

Eugene Procknow is the host and curator of a website that helps casual and professional researchers locate diaries and memoirs, plus other Revolutionary War sources, which you can find here. In addition, he is the author of "William Hunter: Finding Free Speech" (2022), which is available through Sunbury's Oxford Southern imprint.

More information is available at his professional site. He lives in Washington, DC.

The Flip Side of Greatness: The Baseball Bozo Award, 1920-1999 takes a look at some familiar players one might not think belong on such a list. Williams, along with host and Sunbury Press Founder/CEO Lawrence Knorr, discusses some of those who made the cut and delves into which of their beloved Philadelphia Phillies might rate a spot in a future work.

A broadcaster for over three decades, Chris Williams is a veteran freelance writer with several books and three volumes of historical baseball essays. He is a regular contributor to the Baseball Almanac website and a former member of the Central Pennsylvania chapter of the Society for American Baseball Research. His works on Sunbury Press include Stealing First and Other Old-Time Baseball Stories, and I am Not a Baseball Bozo: Honoring Good Players Who Played on Terrible Teams - 1920 to 1999.

Along with being a writer and essayist, Chris is a Certified Level 3 Dog Trainer. He lives in Hanover, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Lawrence Knorr, founder and CEO of Sunbury Press Books, invites a familiar voice to be his inaugural guest. Mark Carlson is a lifelong student of military history. For the past two decades, Carlson has regularly contributed to more than a dozen publications devoted to the subject. In this program, Carlson discussed his experiences meeting and interviewing veterans, fellow historians, actors, and writers. 

Furthermore, Carlson has produced several works of history and historical fiction for Sunbury Press. These include When Yamamoto Ran Wild, The Marines Lost Squadron, and the unique fictional Vengeance of the Last Roman Legion Series.  

Despite being legally blind, Mark Carlson works with advanced computer software and travels with a guide dog. He lives in San Diego, California.

The Book Bar in downtown Palmyra, Pennsylvania, offers the best of two worlds: fine books curated by owners Brittany and Nick, plus the perfect complements, good coffee, tea, and local pastries. On this day, four authors who deal primarily in Young Adult works came together for a book signing, plus an in-store, roundtable discussion.

BPP host Tory Gates, whose works can be found through Sunbury Press Books,  was joined by a previous guest, A.E. Faulkner, author of the Darkness and Uprising series; Lindsay K. Bandy, who brings us Inevitable Fate and Nemesis of the Swan; and L.E. DeLano, who has written more than two dozen novels, including the 2021 Spark Award Winner Blue, Traveler, and the instructional, Blow Your Mind, Write Your Book.

The four discuss their inspirations, what led them to write for the YA market (although the appeal is far wider than the term), plus navigating a finicky and selective publishing business. Further, the authors provide insight on why, more than ever, the need to read, to dream, and to imagine is more important than ever.

Green's protagonists, Abbie Richardson and Keith Haliday, who we first met in Book One, Abandon Not My Soul, are doing their best to recover from personal losses. As their romance develops, they find hope while teaching at Timothy House and in one another. As the potential for a romance deepens, Abbie and Keith must also battle dark forces that threaten the school. 

Sherye's writings are a reflection of her journey, backed by her faith as she explores the heart's inner landscapes. An author, singer, and speaker, she lives with her husband in Mississippi. You can find out more at her website.

Still another family moves into Sterben House. Alex knows of Chloe's death and decides to solve the mystery. Will Chloe's spirit be freed, or will Alex stir the demon of Sterben House and suffer an even worse fate? So begins The Haunting of Sterben House: The Grey Girl Series Book One.

Shawn McLain has written since high school, when he authored short stories to entertain his friends and coworkers. He has written several fantasy and horror works, including Thorn, which can also be found on Sunbury's Hellbender Books imprint. You can find out more about Shawn and his writings at his website.

Based in part on the exploits of a former NKVD officer, K.R. Kiehl brings Sergei, Marta, and a cast of real and compelling characters to life in Saving Krakow. A former military intelligence officer and academic, Kiehl applies his research and writing skills, and experiences to create a picture of war from the Soviet side. 

Sergei learns the tools and techniques of espionage and deals with his superiors, fellow soldiers, partisans and the Nazi occupiers. Among these, Hans Frank, the murderous Governor-General, whose belief in victory is complete despite the world burning about him. A seminarian named Karol Wojtyla plays a role that will shape his thinking decades later as Pope John Paul II. The partisan leader Kovpak, who will fight to the end to save his homeland. 

In addition to his military career, K.R. Kiehl has served as a university professor and executive in state government. His writing experience includes more than a quarter century of academic and research journals. His historical fiction works and short stories have appeared in The Bluebird Word, Fan Story, and Prentice Hall. You can find out more about him at his website.

A highly technological society has created The New Machine, designed to clear away the panic and devastation wrought by the internet, social media, and other electronic addictions. This machine, however, dictates the direction of thought through AI and surveillance tools, and seeks to remove those that do not compute.

This offered reality is not enough for Milo, who seeks to break away from these patterns, trace new ones, and discover thought that brings people back together. An unlikely ally comes in Sheila, one of the creators of the machine, who has been dispensed with. They and others work into an outland of alternative thought and being, which may or may not bring answers in time.

Recalling 1984 and the ahead-of-its-time warning that Future Shock put forward, Fred Burton has brought his experience in the technology sector together with his writing style to craft a story that rises above the current trends. Speaking with host Tory Gates, Burton discusses the inspiration for his new novel and his hopes that the current society heeds the warnings of where we may well be headed.

A native of Queens, New York, Fred is the author of The Old Songs and Bountiful Calling. He lives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania--you can find out more about him at his website.

Subtitled What Happened to Radio, 1960 to 2020? Taylor takes the reader on a journey of short stories, anecdotes, and recollections of these changes. From the days of the network era, of Top 40, the emergence of FM Radio over the AM dial, to a medium that is now part of today's multi-platform media, with an uncertain future.

Speaking with Tory Gates (another "radio guy"), Taylor discusses the early days in his hometown of Rochester, New York, becoming a board operator and disc jockey while still in school, the numerous stations and cities (including the famous KDKA in Pittsburgh). He talks of the characters, the wacky stunts, the practical jokes, and those who aided him and helped shape his career. The question remains: what is left for radio, and what place will it hold in the future?

Joe Taylor is the author of two other books, I'm Just Lucky to Own My Own Car, and A Pepper and Egg Sandwich on American Bread, a memoir of his Italian-American upbringing. He lives in DuBois, Pennsylvania. 

A potential separatist movement is alluded to in this paper, which could shatter empires and change the face of the geopolitical world. Lazar brings to life the time of the Gorbachev-era Soviet Union, with the stunning climax in Vladimir Putin's Moscow.

"An intricately plotted tale set against the modern world of media and soft espionage. Startlingly realistic, brilliantly told...(with) an ending that will shock you and leave you breathless." -- I.S. Berry, Edgar Award-winning author, The Peacock and the Sparrow

This debut novel, published on the Agency Press imprint of Sunbury Press Books, is sure to be the first of many from Philip Lazar. He lives in Washington, D.C. 

The Lady's life is broken down into phases, as she traveled the world, made her way through society, and weathered the scandal that brought down her composer husband. Lady Marjorie also gave much away, to fall in love with a penniless Polish aristocrat, to come back home to her native Pennsylvania and provide sanctuary to a most unlikely candidate. 

Glenn and Barbara Long Holliman speak of Lady Marjorie's life and the information they uncovered in their research. A part of her history can be found in Perry County, Pennsylvania, at the famous Fetter House and this fascinating work may be found here.

Annalise is an Army brat who secretly wishes for freedom and resents the constant moves, redeployments, and absences of her father, Robert. A career man who follows in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, Robert knows no other life than this. The events of September 11th, 2001, changes fortunes and lives.

Annalise becomes anti-war, while Robert is deployed to Afghanistan. A serious injury leaves Annalise wondering if there is a way to heal not only her father, but their own relationship.

Sarah Peachey is a writer, editor and journalist with more than 14 years in media and publishing. Her work has appeared on "Mission: Milspouse," The Homefront United Network, and the Army News Service.  

A Lancaster, Pennsylvania native, Sarah travels about the world with her husband and three children, currently living outside Regensburg, Germany. You can follow her writings and learn more at her website.

"The Forgotten Marlins: A Tribute to the 1956-1960 Original Miami Marlins" tells of how a club moved from Syracuse, New York, and was envisioned as a legitimate outpost for the International League. The club indeed became that, stocked with players and characters, most notably Bill Veeck, who ran the team for free and came up with his usual wacky promotional ideas. 

Pepper Martin managed the club for a time, and Satchel Paige was on the pitching staff. Zygner also discusses team rivalries in the outlaw Florida East Coast League.

Sam Zygner has chaired the South Florida chapter of the Society for American Baseball Research since 2006. His writings on baseball and travel have appeared in numerous publications. A graduate of St. Leo University, Zygner is a lifelong Pittsburgh Pirates fan.

One such place was Mississippi, where an April 1, 1921 shootout saw two law enforcement officers ambushed and killed while they worked to shut down a still. The murders of Richton Town Marshall Lawrence Dunnam and US Treasury Special Agent Jacob "Jake" Green of Leakesville, and what happened fell to Green's granddaughter, Juanita Green Hollinghead.

Spanning four decades of research, interviews with family and those in the know, plus old family documents, Hollinghead tells of her grandmother's unwillingness to speak of the incident, and what happened to the killers of her grandfather and Dunnam. Hollinghead also examines family dynamics through her own experiences and paints an intimate, detailed portrait of that time and its place in history. 

A longtime educator, Juanita Green Hollinghead has teamed with author Sherye S. Green to bring "Beyond the Green Widow" to Sunbury Press Books. She lives in Leakesville, Mississippi.

Clancy discusses with host and Sunbury Press founder Lawrence Knorr how the Declaration of Independence and the concept of liberty have changed and expanded beyond what the Founding Fathers could have imagined. 

Efforts by Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, and Filipinos to make the declaration more inclusive. The deaths of former Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson fell within hours of one another on July 4th, 1826, and Clancy details their long correspondence. The likes of Henry David Thoreau, Theodore Roosevelt, and Lou Gehrig, and the difference in their pursuits are also chronicled.

A nationally recognized expert on the Fourth Amendment, Thomas K. Clancy has written more than 20 articles on the subject, and is the author of "Cyber Crime and Digital Evidence" and "The Fourth Amendment: Its History and Interpretation. He holds the title of Professor Emeritus from the University of Mississippi School of Law, from which he retired in 2014. He lives on Cape Cod.

During this three-day event, Tory got to speak with organizers, volunteers, and especially those who come to show off and sell their wares, but also to network and be with friends of a unique tribe.

All of the guests and their doings can be found on the CleCon website -- Tory speaks with:

Melissa Stasko, Organizer/Manager, Cleveland ConCoction

Weston Kincade

Mike Harness, aka "Duerger," Volunteer, Right Hand to Melissa

David F. Balog

Megan Leigh, Artist

Marie Vibbert

Marcus V. Calvert

Jarod K. Anderson

Clif Flynt

Meg Englehardt

In the first of the Aluzamoak Series, “The Elder’s Sequence” (on Compassionate Alien Press) sets a deep aesthetic for a universe that recalls the heaviest of science fiction and fantasy. Author S. A. Ferguson tells of worlds that show advancement, but can also fall to frailties, such as ambition, jealousy, fear, and a drive for power. 

Mira has vowed to lead the planet of Aluzamoak and its empire with her spouse, the native-born Zaraith. To break these vows means death.

As Zaraith begins to exploit and possibly abuse his authority, Mira becomes the questioner. Above them are the nebulous elders who elected them, but they remain in the shadows. Mira must navigate the politics of several cultures and decide whether to stay loyal to Zaraith or oppose him.

 S. A. Ferguson has been an author since childhood. They hold an MA in English with a concentration in creative and technical writing. They practice Vajrayana Buddhism, along with Holotrophic Breathwork, and other healing practices. They live near Cleveland, Ohio.

Soon, Charlotte realizes not only being a woman (mixed race at that) in a man's position is dangerous enough but that Heathcliff's greed could cost them their lives.

Adam Smith brings his historic novel The Journey of the Snake to Sunbury Press Books and speaks with founder and podcast host Lawrence Knorr. A native of Vermont, Smith is an award-winning author and a graduate of the University of Arizona. He is an accomplished chef and a "reformed restauranteur." Smith's previous works include SCABLAND, and Falling from the Light. 

Waldo joins Sunbury Press Books founder and podcast host Lawrence Knorr to discuss a few of the era's characters, some of whom committed acts that adversely affected the game. The suicides of Win Mercer and Chick Stahl are examined, along with the mental breakdown suffered by Eddie Doheny on the eve of the 1903 World Series. Further tales of famous (and infamous) hurler Rube Waddell are also considered, including at least one pinned on him that was later debunked. 

The newspapers of this time did much to mythologize the players of the day, some with ulterior or business motives. Gambling and other temptations were a part of this time as well. 

Ronald T. Waldo's five previous books on the Deadball Era have each been nominated for the Larry Ritter Book Award. One of these, Deadball Trailblazers: Single-Season Records of the Modern Era was a finalist in 2023. 

Daniels tells of meeting her husband, Harold "Skip" Stoughton III later in their lives, how their friendship and relationship developed, and especially the support he provided. Ironically, Skip's passing in 2010 followed a supposed clean bill of health just a few weeks before.

After finding many books that dealt with death, dying, and grief in a self-help manner, Daniels felt this did not fit her experience. In this book, Daniels shares parts of her journal, along with stories and essays that take the reader through the multiple stages when the sudden death of a loved one occurs.

Rebecca Daniels is a retired university professor with a PhD and an MFA. She taught, acting, directing, and playwriting for 25 years. She writes both creative non-fiction and stage plays. Her works include Women Stage Directors Speak (McFarland, 1996 & 2000) and the Sunbury Press releases Keeping the Lights on for Ike (2019) and Finding Sisters (2021). She lives in Turners Falls, Massachusetts.

In this fascinating account, Rebecca Titchner pieces together the life of a sister she never knew through two decades of detailed journals the woman left behind. This adoption memoir touches on Titchner being given up at birth, the sister who walked away from the family, only to be murdered at the hands of her partner in New Orleans. This book is the tale of two sisters, and how their lives, lived separately are now together in another form. 

Rebecca Titchner is the Director of Recycling Operations in Elk County, Pennsylvania, a post she has held for nearly a quarter-century. Titchner was a reporter and editor of two small daily papers. She is also a musician, singer, and songwriter. Her flash non-fiction and poetry have appeared in numerous regional literary journals. She lives in Ridgeway, Pennsylvania.

Her life story is told in West's book, Carlisle's Molly Pitcher through the Local History Press imprint of Sunbury Press Books.  Readers will be familiar with West for her offerings on Sunbury Press, including the award-winning Madam Bessie Jones, Her Life and Times, and the fact-based Carlisle Crime Cases.

West is a Professor Emerita of English Studies at Harrisburg Area Community College-Gettysburg. She has also taught at Messiah University and Shippensburg Universities. West co-hosted the Milford House Mysteries podcast with Sherry Knowlton on the BookSpeak Network for four years. She lives with her husband in Carlisle, PA.

The writings and notes of our ancestors does not always portray what we think the early decades of the US was like. From these, we find that while our forebears lived in a different time with often more difficult circumstances, their emotions, their joys and sorrows, plus their achievements can be understood if we take that time. “Voices…” examines the lives and times of our fellow citizens from the Colonial Period to just before the Jazz Age.

An historian living along the coast of Southern New England, T. N. Pollio is the author of two books on ancient and medieval jewelry—WorldCat lists these in nearly 900 academic libraries across the world. “Voices…” is Pollio’s debut work for Sunbury Press.

“Freedom Now: Transform Your Life Experiences into Miraculous Moments” offers teachings provided through Fields’ spirit guide, Neshea, about the transformation of the present moment into power. Topics in the book include expanded states of consciousness, manifestation, relationships, and self-awareness. 

Patti Fields offers instruction and guidance through her website. Her first book, “Dreaming Miracles: Spiritual Messages That Help and Heal” is also available through Ars Metaphysica.