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Unwittingly Transported To The Future, One Man Must Determine The Fate Of Time Travel Itself In The Timestream Verdict, a Bold New Sci-Fi Novel By Jordan Berk
When a time-traveling jury is summoned to rule on the first-ever case of time-travel murder, they must reach a verdict on the nature of time itself.
This is the riveting premise of The Timestream Verdict, a bold, original new sci-fi book written by first-time author Jordan Berk and debuting in print and e-book September 10 by IngramElliott Publishing (http://www.ingramelliott.com/
timestream_verdict.html). Thought-provoking, tinged with humor, mystery and action, rich in characterization and a genuine page-turner, The Timestream Verdict is certain to delight fans of time travel novels and legal thrillers alike.
Tackling the mind-bending complexities, potential world-changing ramifications and confounding ethical quandaries associated with time travel, The Timestream Verdict not only spans several fiction genres, but finds an inventive new way to tell the classic story of an ordinary person thrust into extraordinary circumstances that is certain to resonate with readers of all interests and backgrounds.
Copies of The Timestream Verdict can be pre-ordered now via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound, Apple iTunes, and – as of September 10 – may be purchased in select bookstores nationwide.
A Time-Travel Crime Calls For a Time-Travel Jury
Aaron Barnett falls asleep as an ordinary 1980s accountant and wakes up sixty years later as a juror for the trial of the century. As he soon learns, the utopian society of 2042 is grappling with the murder of the legendary scientist deemed the ‘mother of time travel.’ And only this jury of inadvertent time travelers is equipped to reach an impartial verdict.Once the shock of his situation begins to wear off, Aaron finds the world of the mid twenty-first century to be a paradise. Far removed from his monotonous life, he savors the advancements and luxuries that the seemingly idyllic future has to offer.
Unfortunately, Aaron’s initial euphoria is shattered once he uncovers the complicated, hidden truths behind time travel, and realizes that his own past, present, and future are suddenly at risk. Because the harsh reality is that Aaron and his fellow jurors may be ruling on far more than a lone case of temporal homicide. They may be delivering a verdict on the very nature of time itself.
Commented Jordan Berk, “I’m so grateful to IngramElliott for the opportunity to contribute to my favorite genre of fiction, and to follow in my father and grandfather’s footsteps as a novelist. Being a lifelong, avid reader and watcher of time travel books and films, I feel like this is the story I was always meant to write.”
“We knew instantly that Jordan was a rising star,” said publisher P.E. Calvert. “The premise of The Timestream Verdict struck us immediately as a fresh take on a beloved and familiar genre. We loved following along with the characters as they encounter this incredible new world and our entire team resonated with the humanity that Jordan brought to the science fiction genre. We immediately saw its potential for adaptation to film and TV.”
In this regard, the company will soon begin actively exploring opportunities to develop The Timestream Verdict into a theatrical movie or television film.
About The Author
Jordan Berk is the grandson of noted screenwriter and novelist Howard Berk, whose credits included Columbo, Mission: Impossible and The Rockford Files. Jordan’s father is Peter Berk, co-author (with Howard Berk) of IngramElliott’s award-winning TimeLock series of action/sci-fi novels and the author of a political legal thriller entitled First Line of Defense that will be published by IngramElliott October 1.
A software engineer by trade, and a self-described nerd by nature, Jordan has loved time travel stories for as long as he can remember, which is why it’s no surprise to those who know him that his first-ever novel would be in that genre.
In addition to writing, Jordan enjoys basketball, technology, and songwriting. He lives near Los Angeles with his wife, Stephanie, and two young children.
Connect with Jordan on Facebook and Instagram @
jordanberk_author or by email at jordanberk.author@gmail.com. About IngramElliott Publishing
IngramElliott is an award-winning independent publisher with a mission to bring great stories to light in print and on-screen. For more information, please visit www.ingramelliott.com.
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New Cookbook – The Iberian Table – Provides an Introduction to the Spanish Mediterranean Diet
A new book takes home cooks on a culinary journey through Spain’s healthiest traditions. A health book, cookbook, and culinary travel memoir all rolled into one, The Iberian Table by award-winning author Robin Keuneke is a love letter to Spain, decoding one of the world’s healthiest and most delicious food cultures. Spain is not only home to more restaurants in the world’s top 50 than any other country, but it also boasts one of the highest life expectancies globally, second only to Japan.In The Iberian Table, Keuneke, known for her bestsellers Total Breast Health and The Detox Revolution, takes readers on a vibrant exploration of Spanish food and culture. With over 100 mouthwatering recipes crafted for the American home cook, she brings the Spanish Mediterranean diet to life—an often overlooked yet profoundly life-extending approach to eating. Alongside easy-to-follow recipes, Keuneke offers practical advice on meal planning and weekly menus, with ingredients readily available at most grocery and health food stores.Some of the recipes included in The Iberian Table:Vegetable MenestraCarme Ruscalleda’s Irresistible Ibérico Ham CroquettesPoached Chicken on Endive with Saffron YogurtMediterranean seafood paellaGarlic Shrimp CazuelaSalad of Steamed Baby Purple Potatoes over Fennel, Sweet Onion, and CapersFabada AustrianaKeuneke also shines a spotlight on the culinary traditions of Spain’s northern region, a gastronomic powerhouse that boasts 9 of the 11 restaurants awarded 3 stars in the 2018 Michelin Guide. The book includes special contributions from Michelin-starred chefs Carme Ruscalleda and Elena Arzak, who share health insights and a few treasured recipes from their legendary repertoires.Through The Iberian Table, readers will immerse themselves in Spain’s diverse culinary landscape, each region offering its own unique gastronomic identity. Keuneke’s rich storytelling and expert insights provide a deeper understanding of the Mediterranean diet and the Spanish way of life—a lifestyle that has contributed to the remarkable longevity of its people.This book is a must-read for food lovers and health-conscious cooks of all ages, offering both inspiration and practical guidance on how to incorporate these timeless traditions into everyday life.
“The Iberian Table whisks me away emotionally, historically and scientifically to incorporate this way of eating into my lifestyle. So simple and so much fun! With Robin’s recipes I can visit Spain in my kitchen every night knowing that, in the process, I am promoting good health for my family.” – Sandy Gooch, author and natural foods retail pioneer
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Robin Keuneke is an author, natural foods chef, and fine artist. She is the author of Total Breast Health: Power Foods for Prevention and Wellness, a Publisher’s Weekly Best Book of the Year, and coauthor with Thomas J. Slaga of The Detox Revolution: A Powerful Program for Boosting Your Body’s Ability to Fight Cancer and Other Diseases. The former food editor for Total Health Magazine, Spain’s Mediterranean diet was a story she had to tell. Keuneke has exhibited her oil paintings in New York City and London and her etchings are in the permanent collection of the New York Public Library. With her husband, Thomas, she divides her time between Atlanta, Georgia and Delray Beach, Florida. Her next book, Basque to Barcelona and Stories Along the Way, is a collection of historical fiction around the theme of Spanish culinary pursuits.Basque Piperrada Vasca of Orange and Yellow Bell Peppers and EggsServes 4
IngredientsExtra Virgin Olive OilMinced pancetta (optional)1 cup of red, orange, and yellow bell peppers cut into thin strips1 large yellow onion, sliced (about 1½ cups)4 garlic cloves, minced2 large tomatoes cut into bite-size pieces6 large eggs, from cage-free hensSalt, pepperIn a large skillet or a cazuela, sauté onion, half the garlic, and the peppers in EVOO for 15-20 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper, and taking care to stir with a wooden spoon at intervals to prevent onions and peppers from burning. Remove.In the same pan slicked with plenty of EVOO, sauté remaining cloves of garlic (and pancetta) for about5-7 minutes.Add tomatoes, season lightly with salt and a grinding of pepper. Continue sautéing until tomatoes soften.Stir in the peppers/onions. Break and arrange eggs over the mixture of tomatoes, peppers,and onions and salt lightly. Take care not to overcook. The yolks should be runny. -
Author, Survivor, and Thriver Shares 6 Tips for Anyone Suffering From Personal Tragedy
In June 2019, Theo Boyd was content and fulfilled. She enjoyed teaching high school English and was proud to have a daughter in college. She had a beautiful home in a Dallas suburb and a successful husband. And she had a close, loving relationship with her sister and her parents. Life had become what she had always wanted—until July 29, 2019. On that terrible day, her mother was killed in a tragic farming accident. She was run over by a tractor. And her father was the driver. In My Grief Is Not Like Yours, Boyd intertwines the story of her struggle with complicated grief, the type of heavy, lingering grief that follows an unexpected, unspeakable loss, with a tribute to her extraordinary parents and their devotion to each other. During an interview, Theo can share what she’s learned as a survivor and share insight for others who may be going through any traumatic experience:
- Keep in touch. Reach out to loved ones, friends, and spiritual leaders for comfort, understanding, and healing. Surround yourself with people who are willing to listen when you need to talk, as well as those who’ll offer a shoulder to lean on when you’d rather be silent.
- Grieve in your way. Do what’s right for you, not necessarily someone else. There is no single “right” way to grieve. If you find it too painful to visit your loved one’s gravesite or share the details of your loved one’s death, wait until you’re ready.
- Be prepared for painful reminders. Anniversaries, holidays, and other special occasions can be painful reminders of your loved one’s suicide. Don’t beat yourself up for being sad or mournful. Instead, consider changing or suspending family traditions that are too painful to continue.
- Don’t rush yourself. Losing someone to suicide is a tremendous blow, and healing must occur at its own pace. Don’t be hurried by anyone else’s expectations that it’s been “long enough.”
- Expect setbacks. Some days will be better than others, even years after the suicide — and that’s OK. Healing doesn’t often happen in a straight line.
- Consider a support group for families affected by suicide. Sharing your story with others experiencing the same grief might help you find a sense of purpose or strength. However, if you find going to these groups keeps you ruminating on your loved one’s death, seek out other methods of support.
About the Author
Theo Boyd, named Thelizabeth after her two grandmothers, Thelma and Elizabeth, is a farmgirl at heart. For most of her adult life, she lived in Waxahachie, Texas, about 30 minutes south of Dallas, where she taught high school English, raised her daughter, and actively volunteered in various organizations, her community, and her church. After 30 years, she moved back to her hometown of Whitney, Texas, to come to terms with the death of her mother in a tragic farming accident, followed three years later by her father’s suicide. She now devotes her time to writing and speaking about loss, grief, and faith with the mission of helping others find comfort and hope.
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Discover the Heart of Community in the New Book Across the Street…Around the Corner
Amid the isolation of the 2020 pandemic, one woman embarked on a heartwarming journey to rediscover the essence of her Pasadena, California neighborhood. In her captivating new book, Across the Street, Around the Corner, Mary Lea Carroll invites readers to join her in an exploration of community, connection, and the hidden magic of the familiar.Carroll—an experienced world traveler—brings us into her vibrant 1960s childhood neighborhood, seamlessly time bending it with her current-day Los Angeles community. At turns funny or warm or thoughtful, she shares how the lockdown period inspired her to take a closer look at the people and places right outside her door.Through companionable strolls, front yard gatherings, and heartfelt conversations with neighbors, Carroll unveils the profound truths about the value of community. Her engaging storytelling weaves together past and present, demonstrating how meaningful connections close to home can profoundly enrich our lives.“Across the Street, Around the Corner is about exploring the micro-world of my own neighborhood instead of the big wide world at large,” Carroll explains. “I challenged myself to get to know or stay connected with those right nearby. I hope my book encourages readers to explore their own neighborhoods, make those connections too, and see how much beauty is right at their fingertips.”
Carroll’s book serves as a gentle reminder of the importance of being a good neighbor and how small acts of kindness contribute to building a strong, supportive community. Her unique perspective and engaging prose inspire readers to find worth and meaning in the everyday interactions that make a neighborhood truly special.Join Mary Lea Carroll on this delightful journey and discover the hidden gems waiting just outside your doorstep. Across the Street, Around the Corner is a testament to the enduring power of community and the beauty of the connections we make when we take the time to look around.ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mary Lea Carroll is author of Across the Street, Around the Corner, A Road Home, Saint Everywhere-Travels in Search of the Lady Saints (a People Magazine Pick), and Somehow Saints-More Travels in Search of the Saintly. Before family life, Mary Lea Carroll was a travel guide, journalist, and writers’ assistant at Paramount Studios. A talented storyteller and MOTH story slam winner, Carroll weaves her passions—travel, comedy, art, family, and community—into her writing. Mary Lea and her husband of 37 years live in Pasadena, California. You can learn more at www.maryleacarroll.com. -
Self-Care is Essential A Personal Resiliency Program for Healthcare Professionals, First Responders & Other Caregivers
In a world where life can often feel overwhelming, time-consuming, and complicated, self-care doesn’t have to be. Self-Care is Essential is here to remind you that the most important person in your life is you. This book offers a straightforward commitment to self-care, helping you reduce stress, restore energy, and build resilience, so you’re better prepared to tackle life’s unpredictable challenges.
Self-Care is Essential provides practical techniques specifically designed for those who need self-care the most but often practice it the least: caregivers, essential workers, healthcare professionals, and first responders.
Inside the book, you’ll find:
• Time Management Tips: Maximize productivity and reduce stress.
• Self-Massage Techniques: Relax and restore your energy.
• Nutritional Guidelines: Maintain a balanced diet, even on the go.
• Beginner-Friendly Yoga Movements: Stretch and strengthen your body.
• Personal Space Advice: Create your ideal environment for relaxation.
• Aromatherapy and Guided Meditation Tips: Soothe and calm your mind.
After spending so much time caring for others, it can feel like you’ve forgotten how to care for yourself. Self-Care is Essential helps you break the cycle, rediscover your motivation, and embark on an authentic self-care journey.
About the Author
Gwen Lawrence is a health and well-being educator, mindfulness coach and a practicing fitness professional for over 30 years. Her current work includes specialized self-care and resilience training for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and essential workers.
Praise for Self-Care is Essential
“…provides universally relevant, time-tested techniques that puts every reader in the driver’s seat on the road to better physical, emotional and spiritual health.” —Judy Dimon
“Gwen has a vast knowledge of how the physical body and energetic body are connected.” —Pamela Fellows, meditation teacher
“The tools Gwen provides in this book are user-friendly for all to benefit.” —Salliann Schippers, LCSW Behavioral Health Specialist
“The practices Gwen teaches are accessible and straightforward enough that they have become a part of my daily routine and changed the way that I approach and meet each day.” —Mystie Arnold, RYT, PYFS
“From yoga to massage to goal-setting tips, Gwen’s expertise and experience breathe new life into whole-body wellness.” —Crystal Fenton, yoga teacher and author
“…self-care is a necessity for physical and mental survival.” —Jo-Ann Avalone, retired NYPD 911 first responder
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SELF-CARE IS ESSENTIAL
Written by Gwen Lawrence
Foreword by Laura Dimon
Preface by Aimee Dannaoui, MSN, RN
978-1-57826-998-3, $20.00 paperback
978-1-961293-04-5, $9.99 ebookPublished by Hatherleigh Press.
Distributed through Penguin Random House.
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‘Season of Inspiration’: Author’s Exit From Corporate America Leads to New Life Purpose
Tarris Marie awoke one morning to a startling discovery: She couldn’t read her text messages. A merchandise planner in the fashion industry, her job was to analyze numbers. Stargardt disease, a rare, progressive disorder, had robbed her of her central vision. Just 40 years old and her prospects in the corporate world grim, she had no other option but to go on disability. After a downward spiral, she found herself on her bathroom floor pleading with God for direction, gripped by fear that this was the end of her accomplishments in life.
“That is a horrible place to be,” Tarris Marie said. “Until I heard a voice say, ‘Get up.’”
Today, she is an award-winning author who writes from a viewpoint of the broken and the lost and hopes to light a path forward for others who are struggling.
“Right now, I’m in a season of inspiration and just putting my heart and soul out there and just hoping to make someone smile,” she added.
In her riveting debut, Blaque Pearle, the genres of women’s crime and urban romance collide in a sophisticated, action-packed story featuring a deeply flawed but relatable protagonist who Tarris Marie says is “a representation of sometimes what happens when we go dark.”
That protagonist, Pearle Monalise Brown, was a tenacious aspiring actress from Compton’s unforgiving, scarred streets before her Hollywood dreams were shattered. Never broken, Pearle switches gears to a fallback plan — resorting to using her beauty and acting skills to swindle money and expensive jewels. When she’s hired by the Colombian cartel to steal a priceless Basquiat from a debonair kingpin and art collector named Blaque, her talents might not be enough to keep her from falling into a trap she never saw coming.
Blaque is sagacious and handsome, not to mention the legacy of two powerful organized crime families: the Laurents, known dons hailing from Kingston, Jamaica; and the Savages, a sophisticated syndicate with criminal enterprises across the U.S.
As Blaque and Pearle become passionately entangled, Pearle falls prey to a darker underworld. Time is ticking. Lives are at stake. Will these love outlaws be able to outsmart their enemies, or will they wage an all-out war, leaving the bodies to fall wherever they may?
“Blaque Pearle is a riveting page-turner, fueled by complex characters, erotic energy, and high-stakes action. I couldn’t put it down,” said Tanisha C. Ford, author of Dressed in Dreams: A Black Girl’s Love Letter to the Power of Fashion. “Tarris Marie is a fresh voice on the literary scene who is reimagining the urban crime and suspense genres. I’m excited to see what she writes next. She’s definitely one to watch.”
About the Author
Tarris Marie is proudly a Midwestern girl of the ’90s, born and raised in Gary, Indiana. After 15 years in corporate America, Tarris lost her central vision and eventually her six-figure career in a battle with Stargardt disease, a genetic condition that caused her legal blindness. In addition to being a novelist, Tarris is a screenwriter and actress who uses slivers of her life-experienced pie to create vivid characters and roller coaster journeys to inspire and entertain others. Tarris received a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing and business administration from Indiana University, where she also became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She currently resides with her two children and husband in the great city of spaceships (Houston, TX).
Tarris Marie’s next book, Empress Creed, a prequel to Blaque Pearle set in 1930s Chicago, is now available for pre-order.
For more information, visit www.tarrismarie.com, or connect with the author on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at @tarrismarie.
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Blaque-
Pearle-Tarris-Marie/dp/ B0BR4XNNCD/ Blaque Pearle
Publisher: Black Odyssey Media
ISBN-13: 979-8985594171
Available from Amazon.com and everywhere books are sold
