TomsBooks Podcast

TomsBooks presents an author interview with Marty Dorfman. He is a new author who has written a book called, "Single Dad in Two Weeks". His personal story of his challenging life as a single dad to three sons.Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJYTZSVM

There used to be something called JOURNALISM. It was a noble “Fourth Estate”. There was no concept of anything called “fake news”. Cronkite was the “most trusted man in America” and the Times & Post were paragons of integrity. Newspapers were actually “a thing”.https://www.amazon.com/Gary-Green/e/B0042VX6N6

This is an audio introduction to Tom's book DeathMail. A kind of chilling story about over 20 death for hire cases from the inside as the FBI chases after them.Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081825PR8

This is an audio introduction to Cat Kimbrough's book titled, "Is Mama Okay?". A powerful book for children of a Bipolar Mother.Available on Amazon : https://www.amazon.com/Mama-Okay-Cat-Kimbrough/dp/1735829404

Jacqui Shepherd a friend of TomsBooks reads a portion of her book, "Super Power Imagination - A Book with Pictures Only You Can See"

The Faoii Order is the shield of Imeriel. Wielding both magic and blade, these women have held back ancient evils and maintained sacred rites for millennia. But when a dark war uncovers secrets that even the Faoii cannot keep hidden, it starts a chain of events threatening the free will of an entire continent.As old leaders fall and new ones rise to take their place, a warrior, a thief, and a launderer all strive to fix what's been broken. But none can see how their actions affect the Eternal Tapestry—and all are unknowingly bound to the Threads that the others grasp.In an intricate tale that spans centuries, The Faoii Chronicles is both empowering and immersive. Everyone has the power to forge their own destiny—and even the smallest actions can change the Weave in monumental ways.Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08F58Z551

Another book in the Dr. Masters' Ghost Stories series. This time taking you to a haunted vineyard and a ghost trying to spoil the wine.

Audio Intro to Time Bubbleshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GVCCR8S

Bob Martin now has a doctorate degree in Paranormal Science. After following and learning from his mentor Dr. Paul Masters, Ph.D., he is now going out on his own paranormal investigations. A friend has invited him to investigate one of the classic Catskill resorts and make a TV special while he is at it. Samuel Levitz has arranged this opportunity to investigate a place he went as a young man with his family. This classic now abandoned Catskill resort is called Schechter Hotel.Come along with Bob, Samuel, and their partner Mary Talbot to this haunted resort and investigate multiple ghost sightings. This book is a continuation of Dr. Master's Ghost Stories leading them all to a new phase under Bob's direction.

A three-book series telling the tale of three different hauntings. Dr. Paul Masters is the one charged with solving these paranormal problems. Stories including the ghosts of witches. the ghosts of Revolutionary War soldiers and a ghostly spirit haunting a 1776 Frigate that has just been restored with its ghost. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092PQPVLH

This is the first of what will become a weekly series of episode providing tips on self - improvement by Joy Brite author of a series called Spiritual-Business. We hope these episodes will help you to improve and understand your life.Joy's book series: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08XBLQQLC

Pillars in Business: The Leader Within A Life-changing book rendition inspired by true experiences. This short story will motivate and inspire you to see how spirituality intertwines in the business world. How you choose to lead your life or how you choose to ignore those opinions. Sharing with you how the seven deadly sins and seven virtues influence your life and how they can affect your achievement of becoming your true self. Pillars in Business: Productive Talking A Life-changing book rendition inspired by true experiences. This short story Productive Talking will motivate and inspire you to see how spirituality intertwines in the business world. How you choose your words, tone and actions. What choices will you make because of distractions or temptations? Having the choice to see the bigger picture and choose the path toward your bigger picture.The Author: Introducing a new author Joy L. Brite, she shares how dysfunctional it can be in the business world and how you do make a difference. If you ask yourself if you are able to change one thing in your life whether it is in your personal life or work life, Will You? This book is intended to be an easy read in one’s busy life and a huge impact to inspire those who want to reach their true potential. This Spiritual-Business series brings a twist to self-improvement. See the Series here - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08XBLQQLC

Coven House is a short story, set in Salem, Massachusetts. The story revolves around Salem’s most well know historic event, the Salem Witch Trials. This story is about the continued spiritual life of six women who died during that insane time. Now they are forced to interact with restoration builders and scientists all trying to change their environment. A combination of ghost tales and witchcraft, offers you a strange trip into the history of this turbulent area. Visit the Coven House.Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YLK6FW1

What is Death Mail? One example of these stories is, a person has done something terribly wrong and was taken to court for an attack on a 10 year-old girl. They got off on a technical error. Now that family has decided to complete what the legal system couldn’t. They took out a Death Mail on him and are willing to pay big money to have him eliminated. A group of highly skilled and multi-talented assassins has bid on this order. One has been awarded the job and it has now been officially accepted by that Supplier. This particular supplier is an Army trained, former sniper. You don’t know where or when it is going to happen. But, all we can say at this point is YOU HAVE DEATH MAIL!….GOODBYE!A three part book bringing you three different Death Mail operations.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081825PR8

Written and Sung by Tara Drouin, Read by Barbara Hengstenberg of Creativity SparksOne Heart is all about diversity, and acceptance. It explores the reality of our differences. We all look differently on the outside, such as different hair color, skin color, and eye color. We even like different things. "If you look at who we truly are, at our core, we are all the same. We need to spread this message to children, and to the world. Our differences on the outside make us unique, but our hearts need to be unified because we are all one race, the human race," says Tara Drouin. One Heart was inspired by a song, and with each purchase of the book you get a free download of the song!Visit Tara’s website at www.taradrouinauthor.com.Visit Tara’s band, IRIDESENSE at www.Iridesense.com.Song on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/2S0mrbJ7wcnSx0uqbawsOvBarbara Hengstenberg's site at www.creativitysparks.orgBook on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NWKGTP6

Cross EvolutionTouchdown to familiar land after months in space should have been a cake walk. Instead, the Aries crew landed in a world none recognized. First, nobody answered their calls. Second, nobody met them at the space center. Third, nobody seemed to even be around. The three-man crew learned very quickly that the Earth they left was not the Earth to which they returned. Man turned beast and beast turns to something not quite man. Their happy return became a quick and devastating disaster. Humans are adaptable creatures and the survivors of the Aries adapted quickly, albeit not in the same way. They learned through errors and through experience, but they also learned through the kindness and information of strangers. It didn’t take long for them to discover that even in the new world, not everything was as it seemed. They would have to take a good, long, hard look at what they believed and what they wanted from their new lives in a new Earth.Canada https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08VR8QFRPUS https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08VR8QFRP

This episode is a new type of feature for children. We are sharing Jacqui Shepherd's book Goo on My Shoe. The book is being read by Barbara Hengstenberg, creator of www.Creativitysparks.org. A wonderful place for children's entertainment. Here are their links:Barbara http://www.creativitysparks.org/Jacqui http://jacquishepherd.com/

Jade's website - https://www.jadeleahy.co.uk/Horses can Roll but they can’t Roller-Skate.In Horses Can Roll But They Can’t Roller-Skate, the main character, Molly Dillon is a little girl challenged by physical disability. Molly lacks self-esteem due to her physical challenges, and focused on the things that she cannot do. She resents her physical limitations and yearns for freedom of movement, particularly to Roller-Skate with her peers. Odin is a cheeky, little fjord horse, who like Molly also longs to fit in with the Bay Pony Club ponies, but Odin also longs to stand out and find fame. They meet and, on their journey, together they find fun and self-acceptance. Odin helps Molly learn that she can do whatever she wants albeit in her own way and they both realize that standing out and being perceived as different can lead to all sorts of fun and adventure. I wrote Molly and Odin’s story out of love of my beautiful golden horse as a way for his golden heart to go on and spread a little joy. I also hope that Odin and Molly’s story will encourage understanding and a focus on character rather than perceived difference.

Michael Bishop and Joseph O'Toole are mine owners. They have been very profitable in their mines with some very mysterious help. Now they have been pulled into another mystery about a mine owned by a man they called Stump. The men learned about Stump's mine and decided that they wanted to get into another ghostly mystery in the no-man's land of Arizona near the Sonoran desert. Join them in this mystery story.Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T6MN12T

Jake is bored. What can he do? He finds the unexpected answers in his garden. Join Jake on his amazing adventure with unexpected results.Written by Michelle Arscott, an award winning adult and kids life coach.https://www.amazon.com/Jakes-Joyful-Bubbles-Michelle-Arscott/dp/B08QLPH3PJ

Special New Year's message from TomsBooks Podcast

Siblings, Biscuit and Boo, talk about the different ways they and their Mama are affected by bipolar disorder.Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Mama-Okay-Cat-Kimbrough/dp/1735829404

This moving story of a life led from one critical ailment to another, with serious accidents thrown in between, will make you wonder how a person could survive and heal. The survival was physical, and the healing was spiritual for Kanchan Sadhwani, who almost went blind and was diagnosed with umbilical hernia, brain hemorrhage, and breast cancer. As if these were not enough, she suffered from a head injury from a bad fall that necessitated stitches, another injury on the leg that needed a titanium implant, and a sagging uterus that needed surgery. She believed she was destined to recover from all the maladies because her life was made for a spiritual healing journey. Today she wears a badge of courage that she knows only comes from Divine help. Discover her ordinariness in an extraordinary life she leads and realize that healing could come to those who are ready.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QVQVN3W

Twenty years in the future there is still no cure for the killer disease, Congestive Heart Failure or CHF. Years of research has just not found the way to repair the damage. Now take this Sci-Fi Journey to be able to repair the damage done to the human heart and restore the required function to save lives.Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QPS77FM

Anna's Big Wish is a charming story about how six-year-old Anna gets her biggest wish of all. Her unusual request is that she really wants to visit her recently deceased grandmother, Nana. With easy to understand and sensitive dialog, young readers can travel with Anna as she gets to say goodbye to her grandmother on her own terms. This beautifully illustrated book and tender story will help children overcome their fears, worries, and concerns about loss of loved family and friends.Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Annas-Big-Wish-Faith-Goodbye/dp/1734240210

Through poems and prose, author Michael Centrone calls for introspection, finding new means of survival, and ending the war for time, in his debut book, 'How Much is Self-Worth?: Ruminations of a Rented Slave'. By exploring themes such as mental health, dystopian & utopian scenarios, grieving with loss, critical & conspiracy theory, Centrone tries to find answers for why humanity behaves and thinks as it does.https://www.amazon.com/How-Much-Self-Worth-Ruminations-Rented/dp/1735864501

Holiday Wishes to everyone who visits the Toms Books world.

I AM COLLEGE BOUND College Prep PlannerI have spoken to many parents who believe that preparing their high school students for college is one of the more difficult tasks they’ve had to face. Like you, many parents want the best for their students. They want to know that their son or daughter is fully prepared for the transition between high school and college. Unfortunately, for many high school students, there is always tomorrow. Their desire to procrastinate and leave important activities for another day can be frustrating, to say the least.The I AM COLLEGE BOUND College Prep Planner was written by Margo Thomas, in an effort to help high school students and their parents prepare for the journey to college. This college-prep planner will allow the student to track his/her progress toward college-readiness milestones from one grade level to the next. In the I AM COLLEGE BOUND College Prep Planner, you will find checklists, highlighting the various milestones students need to achieve from their freshman to their senior year of high school. Students can track the credits required and earned for each course. Other worksheets found in this planner include Financial Aid and Scholarship Trackers, College and Career Research forms, and College application trackers. For those parents who have not initiated the conversation about proper money management, basic financial concepts are also discussed.Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Am-College-Bound-Prep-Planner/dp/B08CPJJH78

This short episode introduces my new book, The Manager. A thriller that continues the story from my book Death Mail. The book brings you Johnathan Roche as the Manager, Ralph Carney as a Secret Service trained driver and planner, Mike Maddox former Army Ranger Master Sargent Sniper and his buddy Clicks. Together they can take care of any problem you have with people trying to hurt you in any way. Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NY8411P

Albert’s Amazing Activity BookA book full of fun for the children. Albert invites children to solve puzzles, do word search, cross word puzzles, color scenes from the book. Generally, just have fun playing with Albert. Recommended for Ages 5 to 11.https://www.amazon.com/Alberts-Amazing-Activity-Katherine-Agard/dp/B08GVGCLSWAlbert and Samson; The Great ExplorersAlbert is a very special elephant, and his best friend Samson knows it. Join Albert and Samson as they explore the great unknown, uncovering hidden treasures and flying through space to other planets. Together they find riches and secrets deep within themselves that are greater than anything they've known. A touching story about the power of kindness, forgiveness and imagination.https://www.amazon.com/Albert-Samson-Explorers-Alberts-Adventures/dp/B08LNF3XCM

This episode presents a look at some books that are very special to me. They were motivated by my medical condition called Congestive Heart Failure or CHF. These books are meant to help, patients, friends, relatives, and caregivers of CHF.https://mailchi.mp/11a3b2ebc836/tomsheartbooks

Can dreams really come true? Eight-year-old Eli certainly thinks so. With a thirst for travel and a powerful imagination, there are no limits to Eli's magical night time adventures. Eli the Dream Traveller is the charming story of an ordinary little boy with an extraordinary power. Join Eli on his travels in this charming picture book that your child will find magical, exciting and stimulating. Your child will be fascinated by this story of astral projection.Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Eli-Dream-Traveller-Berni-Hellier/dp/B08L2HVFR7

Have you been on an adventure? Have you travelled the world? Join Turtle as he travels around the world meeting characters from different continents and learn what makes each one of us unique. Look out for the geographical markers to see where Turtle is on his journey. This book addresses diversity and is written in a poetic style including geographical markers to help children follow Turtle's journey around the world. This book is aimed at younger children but is suitable for children up to 9 years old.Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Travelling-Turtles-First-Adventure/dp/1838230505

The first book in a sweet and funny new series about Dave The Black Pug and Mummy, who are trying to solve one of the hardest questions of his life! What should he be when he is older? Dave the black pug is adventurous, ambitious and determined! Although sometimes in life, things aren’t always as simple as that. With the advice of his human, Dave dreams big, focuses and believes, something we all do when we’re young, but when it comes to time to choose, I wonder what occupation Dave will choose? Bursting with stunning illustration throughout, this is comical children’s book is not to be missed!Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Want-Puglebrity-Dave-Black-Pug/dp/B08LNBVKV7

No one expects a shy princess to rescue a mighty emperor! When her stubborn father angers a powerful dragon, Moon Lily must race against time to end this duel with a dragon! Travel back to Ancient China to meet the first emperor and his family. Illustrated in the style of silk paintings, with early Chinese calligraphy, this story will engage young fans of art, history, folklore and dragons!Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Duel-Dragon-George-Neeb-ebook/dp/B08LMQGP6Y

Rory the Eco Friendly Boy - A Plastic ProblemA Children's book based around Eco Friendly living and becoming more Sustainable. Written during lockdown 2020.Rory loves nature and worries about the increasing litter across the countryside. He decides to try and tackle the local plastic problem. The story explores sustainability issues and living a greener lifestyle.See www.roryecoboy.com

Zoey’s Book of AffirmationsThis book will give your children confidence! Affirmations are very important. They help to build self-esteem and self-worth. Use these affirmations daily and share with others.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LNLG994Zoey’s Book of MannersZoey's Book of Manners encourages readers to practice key fundamental principles to bring about positive results. This fun rhyming book covers bullying, honesty, obedience, and more...https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083VWGJ38Zoey’s Bedtime BookZoey's Bedtime Book is a must-have for young readers. Its beautiful illustrations and fun rhymes help make bedtime an enjoyable experience! Unlock your child's imagination, as they will want to read again and again!!!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08H7Y3KYL

Suzy the seal not only tells an entertaining story but also highlights the importance of good manners. It explains that good manners show others that you are grateful and that you care about them. Take a dive into this delightful book and join Suzy the seal, on her deep-sea adventure. Suzy the seal is one of the ten books in the exciting Sea stories series by popular children’s author Jacqui Shepherd. Each book features a different sea creature and highlights an important life lesson through the story. The stunningly beautiful, full-colour illustrations by Matthew Ziranek bring the undersea world to life. The simple and accessible language makes these books suitable for both first- and second-language learners. They are perfect for reading to little ones and for older children to read by themselves. https://jacquishepherd.com/books/#sea

“Yes, sir, that’s him.” The president turned to Joe and said, “I got your letter. I’ve been wanting to talk with you.” In this epic “fiction” about the civil service, filled with psychological suspense, Army veteran Joe O’Flaherty enters the civil service, and encounters many "critters.” Denied retirement, he is called upon by the president to “drain the swamp.” Will he be successful, or will the swamp eat him alive? The love story of his life is at risk, along with his sanity. Retirement from the Army is not all Joe thought it would be. He encounters poor treatment, waste, and a mysterious enemy. Wishing he were back getting shot at, he fights the entrenched bureaucrats with only his values of patriotism, integrity, and sacrifice as weapons. When the president coerces him to take on one more mission, he has to delay his peaceful retirement, sacrificing his dream of spending time with a dog and with Diona, his life-long companion. He is now at war and surrounded by the enemy. Jealousy and betrayal and experienced at every turn. Joe is a devoted military man and a Christian who has faith in two things: God and his country. Humor and military references keep the pace fast-moving. There is so much fact in this book, it is hard to call it fiction and too enjoyable to call it non-fiction!Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Dog-Glen-F-Welch/dp/B0875Z3LNY

These books are fun reads about ghostly mystery in two 1800's Gold Mines. The owners get rich but they do not know why. Come enjoy this continuing two-part story.https://mailchi.mp/b1823cf129ba/minemysteries

This is a special episode presenting a Blog post written by Jacqui Shepherd the children's author, on the subject of Concentration. As presented in the book Sam the Spider.Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sam-Spider-Little-Stories-Lessons/dp/1770089276

This is an episode from our Author Interview Series, featuring Katherine Agard talking about her book, Albert's Amazing Discovery. Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089V6NW6D

Even though I grew up in church, I was consistently struggling with my selfish desires. A man was supposed to be macho, big, and strong. Crying shows weakness, and to show weakness makes you vulnerable. So I began to put up walls in my life.Despite all the guilt and shame I felt and because of sin in my life, I discovered early that what others didn’t know didn’t hurt them. It was safer if I keep my life a secret. Secret desires, confusion, and the constant struggle led to a life of addictions.As men, it’s hard for us to open up about our feelings and our personal battles whether it be physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual. I learned from my own experiences that freedom comes in the ability to share.Maybe we don’t realize the damage that’s done unintentionally both to ourselves and those close to us. But somehow, it’s there, maybe it’s subconsciously but it’s there. And it affects our lives and every other life we come in contact with. More specifically, our wife, our children, and how we treat them. Maybe, just maybe, if we as men will step up and make a conscious decision to be more Christ-like and to fill the position God designed for men.We will become better men, better husbands, better fathers, and more Christ-like men if we can build trust with our brothers, in the sharing of our issues, our battles. Do we understand how much it can mean to someone, for them to know and understand they’re not alone? To be able to share in confidence knowing that they won’t be judged. Knowing what you share goes no further. Others have had to deal with the same types of issues in their lives. This is my life and the ugly buck naked truth on how I struggled through to the point of complete surrender to Jesus Christ! Finally having the ability to live a victorious Christian life.Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Our-Struggles-Real-Rick-Crouch-ebook/dp/B08J44K6B9

This is a book review episode on a horror anthology of 19 stories, just fit for Halloween. I am sure you will find a few of them to love.Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Under-Veil-Darkness-Collected-Fiction-ebook/dp/B07NF2C3NR

This episode is a commentary on the fact that there is no map to follow to publish a book. Based on what I have learned writing for 2 years and what I have learned from others.

A funny book of jokes written by a 6-year old. Jokes are suitable for ages 5-8https://www.amazon.com/Simply-Stupid-Silly-Jokes-Kids-ebook/dp/B08HWDRQGF

Ready for a new world of medical care?SIMAT is a fictional sci-fi story that most people wish was true today. It is about an AI Machine Learning Supercomputer which has learned medicine from some 20 of the best medical experts by extracting the knowledge from the doctor’s brain in a totally new process. A process invented by Dr. Richard Kane. a leading-edge scientist. This computer brings about changes in Medical practice that truly make people today jealous; Free clinic care, one registration for all medical care, doctors being directed by a failsafe system, a computer capable of offering therapy to patients with cognitive problems. All with better “Bedside Manners” than most average doctors today. Everyone loves it except the competition who is trying to break it and foreign powers trying to steal it. Enjoy in good health.Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08K3YHXG9

For five years Charlie Adamson has searched for the keys to the afterlife. Now as his soul walks among the dead, his granddaughter’s Kathy, Terri, and Rose must let go of their sorrow and pick up the mantle of his quest. Can they put aside their grief? Will they be able to solve all the riddles and find the Four Mystical Keys? Most importantly will they be able to complete Charlie’s Quest? Join them as they travel across America seeking to answer those questions and many more.Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C6J8PQ3

Clever, funny rhymes and delightful illustrations make this a book that children will love and one that is fun for parents too.If you are a Dr Seuss or PD Eastman fan then you will enjoy this icky, sticky, ooey, gooey tale by Jacqui Shepherd.Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082DMQ9WV

These two books are the first in the Mystic Moon Trilogy by Lana Karol. These are paranormal werewolf stories. Even if that is not your normal genre give them a try. Lana is an excellent author and I think you will enjoy. Listen to the Podcast and see what you think.Blood Moon of the Wolf - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084BP9JX8Night Music - https://www.amazon.com/Night-Music-Mystic-Moon-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B082M2GHWY