Barnes & Noble is hosting a book signing event for ‘Please… Understand My Messed Up Life - Tales from Greenwood Middle School​’ by Mark De Young. At the event, mark will be signing copies of his Young Adult novel. ‘Please… Understand My Messed Up Life - Tales from Greenwood Middle School’ is an interesting read about the life of students’ teacher and staff from the Greenwood Middle School where everyone is waiting for someone to sort out their messed up stressful lives. However, each finds solace in their life and help each other. Mark De Young is a former educator and has taught for 14 years. He tries to introduce innovative ideas in his classroom to elicit the interest of his students. He graduated from the University of Arizona with majors in Elementary Education. In 2010, He did Masters in Curriculum from the University of Phoenix.

To grab your signed copy of ‘The Art of Dying’ by Jere Truer, don’t forget to be on time at 819 W 32nd St, Yuma, AZ 85364. He will be signing books for the readers who love his poetry. The readers will also be asking interesting questions about his life experiences and his inspirations. The book is the raw depiction of grievances of an approaching death. Jere Truer, being both a therapist and a widower, worked through his grief via poetry and honesty. He hoped that these poems will validate others’ reality, give permission to bear down into grief and emerge on the other side of it. The author has previously published a few poetry books but this one is close to his heart. He started this project with his wife when she was diagnosed with cancer which proved fatal. It was a medium for the couple to cope with the distress of impending death. He wrapped up the project after she passed away in 2002. Later, he resumed the project on his own and made sure that it was published so others dealing with a similar situation can benefit from his experience. Jere is a psychotherapist and a poet who has a good amount of published poetry work to his credit. He is no more a widower as he re-married to Monica Schurtz and lives in Arizona.

Maureen Penrose is the editor of the book ‘My Northern Adventure’, she will be hosting a book signing event at October Books, Southampton, on behalf of the deceased author, Edwin Henning. ‘My Northern Adventure’ is the story of seventeen-years-old Edwin and his parents as they are forced to leave their home in consequence of bombing in Southampton.  Consequential events led them to live in a village at the outskirt of the city, nearer to the residence of Edwin’s aunt. Within a few weeks, young Edwin leaves for Liverpool with the shipping company that employed him. Every week he wrote letters to his mother detailing his work routine and expressing his worries for the safety of the family. Maureen Penrose calls England her homeland as she was born in Hampshire and had lived there till day. She had a career in teaching and holds an MA degree in Theology in Christian Liturgy, researching the effects of WWI on the working of churches and prayers. Maureen is a wife and a mother to three children and also has the joy of being a grandmother to two beautiful grandchildren. She is a member of two choirs and enjoys gardening in her free time.

Barnes & Noble, Manassas, will be hosting a book signing event for Farid Hotaki’s book ‘Torn in Two: Valor of a U.S. Marine’. Former Afghan American U.S. Combat Marine, who fought for U.S. infamous Afghan war will meet and greet readers and sign copies of his book for them. A very intriguing tale from an Afghan-American national who fought the infamous war against religious extremists, conquering his own inner demons through a challenging thought process. Amid of horrific battleground and bombing, he finds love in darkest hours of his life. Later leaving the battlefield behind he experiences post-traumatic flashbacks. An extraordinary tale of an emotional rollercoaster, and risks that are life-threatening. Farid Hotaki fought for U.S. Marine for straight seven years in continuity in the battlefield for. Afghan War Operation Enduring Freedom. With his unique background, special language skill and insider knowledge on culture, Farid was a perfect person to fight behind the lines of the enemy.

San Bernardino Public Library, California is hosting a book signing event which will be attended by Shelby Harris. He will be promoting his book ‘Zopyros’. A great number of sci-fi lovers and young book readers is expected to attend the event. ‘Zopyros’ is a Sci-Fi novel based in the twenty-third century, which shows the process of colonization of the Moon and the Mars by astronauts and fellow Technologics. Technologics started as first generation androids, employed as maintenance workers. With advanced awareness and the growing community, they were entitled to their own living are named ‘Android City’. With the progression in artificial intelligence, and exploration of alternative planets for humans to live for, a war to overpower the competition is inevitable. Shelby Harris was introduced to science fiction at the age of seven when he started reading comic books. Throughout his childhood years, he was drawn to science fiction films on TV. He chose to become a public school teacher. The many years of reading age-appropriate science fiction stories with his students in his classroom reinforced his passion for sci-fi book genre. Now he is a retired public school teacher who enjoys writing his own science fiction stories.

San Diego Central Library will be hosting a ‘Local Author Showcase’ event. Simon Benjamin is invited to attend the event and promote his book ‘Scam Seduction’. Simon plans to brief the attendants about the basic idea and his inspirations which led to writing this thrilling crime story. The book ‘Scam Seduction’ is a compelling and absolutely intriguing story about deception based on true events. The plot unfolds to depict the seductive power of money in the world of big government and business. Simon has weaved a very compelling plot unmasking the dark side of humanity conflicted by exceptional human spirit compassions. Once, Simon Benjamin worked as a real estate consultant but now has retired and turned towards writing. This is his debut crime novel. He is a very family oriented person and loves sports. He lives in a small town in California with his wife. Simon Benjamin graduated from the University of San Diego and the University of Southern California.

Simon Benjamin will be signing the copies of his book and delivering a talk at Chula Vista Public Library, to promote his book ‘Scam Seduction’. A great number of attendants of the event is expected. ‘Scam Seduction’ is an intriguing crime book that is inspired by true events. It broadcasts the world of money, government, and business. The pull of money, power, and irony of life is explained brilliantly in a cleverly woven plot. The book offers a compassionate and deeply moving story, presenting the bleak nature of humans and what they are capable of doing. It is an enjoyable read, filled with curiosity, serious moments and humor. Simon Benjamin lives in a small town in California with his wife. He enjoys sports and has retired from the profession of real estate consultant. He loves spending time with his family and friends. Simon has attended the University of Southern California and The University of San Diego. ‘Scam Seduction’ is a debut book of Simon.

N.E. Colby, the author of ‘Zoo Vet and the Otter’ will be participating in an author meet & greet. She will also be reading some of the excerpts from her darling book, ‘Zoo Vet and the Otter’. The event will be hosted by Mission Viejo Library at Hampden Circle, Aurora, Co and a nice turnover of attendants is expected. The author plans to discuss her children’s book about zoo animals with young readers. The book ‘Zoo Vet and the Otter’ is about Vet Logan and Zoo Keeper Scarlett who have some very exciting days at the Zoo, and there is always something enthralling happening every day. They love their job of ensuring the health and wellbeing of all the animals. Read along as they share the fun facts about animals and help solve the problem Leonard the Otter is having. N.E. Colby loves to stay at home to care for her loving husband and two beautiful children. She has chosen to home-school her children and uses mixed media to enrich their lessons. She has always been compassionate towards animals and has passed the same compassion and love for her children through documentaries and trips to the zoo. The very same love has inspired her to write delightful stories about animals for children.