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Intrigued By International Espionage
The Flight Enigma follows a couple seeking peace in Magnolia Bluff, only to be drawn into a national crisis when one of their friends becomes entangled in the disappearance of secret stealth technology. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
Response: We are always intrigued by international espionage and the intersection it has with the technology world. We love taking technical facts and real world scenarios then place believable characters (okay, fictional) in harm’s way to see what happens. More times than not, the characters advise us of where the story should go and we get surprises we didn’t expect. We’re storytellers.
What inspired your characters’ interactions and backstories with Mike and Ashley? Are they based on anyone you know in real life?
Response: Just about every character we put into our stories has been a real live person we’ve known. Understand that is where we start but then we stretch, pull, and push the character definition so we can stress them and the situation for the drama and realism we want the readers to enjoy. Also, we change the basics of the character for plausible deniability. 😁
What is the creative process like when working together to create your novels and maintain a cohesive tone and voice? How do you handle conflicting ideas about how the plot should develop?
Response: We use our patent pending technology of “Literary ping-pong” to bat the evolving story and characters back and forth between us until we get the polish of the story just the way we want. This literary ‘scrubbing’ also allows us to make the story sound and read like there is only one voice to the reader. Even our first line editor can’t tell who wrote what if we’ve polished the story correctly. As far as creative story conflict, we have always used ‘Rock-Paper-Scissors’ to arbitrate disagreements when they arise. Know that Breakfield has NEVER won a ‘Rock-Paper-Scissors’ conflict resolution. 🤣
What is next for the residents of Magnolia Bluff?
Response: You should understand that the town of Magnolia Bluff is actually a global magnet for crime and mayhem. The residents will just have to expand the cemetery and cheerfully accept new business for it.
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JJ receives an urgent request from his longtime friend, Mike Hayes, a high-ranking official in the U.S. military, to tackle a critical segment of a clandestine project. The development of next-generation stealth technology progresses, veiled in tight confidentiality and restricted to those holding top-secret clearance. As pressure mounts, Mike finds himself increasingly distracted by tumultuous relationship issues with his wife, Ashley, and a series of unnerving health concerns. What was once a meticulously planned operation is now teetering on the edge of collapse, with looming deadlines and compromised communications.
Calamity strikes when a key team member gets unexpectedly hospitalized. Their condition defies medical explanation. Amidst the chaos, the project’s crown jewel—the clandestine stealth technology—vanishes into thin air. Federal authorities storm onto the scene, demanding answers, while the local police, led by the relentless Chief Tommy Jager, scramble to uncover the truth, blissfully unaware of the project’s gravity. JJ finds himself thrust into the eye of a looming national crisis, driven by a desperate need to vindicate his friend and unravel the mystery before it spirals further out of control.
Meanwhile, Jo embarks on her investigative journey, determined to uncover the secrets Ashley harbors and the dark shadows that threaten their friendship. Emotions whiplash through anger, heartbreak, and poignant revelations as the tangled threads of their stories begin to unravel. The specter of fear, veiled threats, and deep-seated shame loom over Ashley, endangering every relationship she holds dear.
JJ and Jo navigate this perilous landscape of deception and intrigue. They uncover a labyrinth of lies that could forever alter their lives. With each revelation, the stakes escalate, and the air thickens with danger. Can JJ and Jo piece together the fragmented clues in time to rescue their friends and avert a national disaster?
‘The Flight Enigma’ is a gripping tale of suspense and mystery, where the slender line between loyalty and betrayal hangs in the balance, and every heartbeat pulses with the urgency of truth, begging to see the light of day.
Most Talented and Most Misunderstood
Thriving in the Modern Workplace is an empowering guide that helps young professionals, particularly Gen Z, navigate real-world challenges with practical tools, relatable stories, and updated career strategies designed for today’s changing world. Why was this an important book for you to write?
Gen Z is one of the most talented and most misunderstood generations we’ve ever seen. Every generation comes with its own style and challenges, but theirs have been amplified by everything they’ve had to face: a pandemic that disrupted their lives and education, a mental health crisis that few were prepared for, and the pressure to adapt to AI and constant change before even finding their footing.
As both a parent and a professional, I saw this disconnect up close. Many parents, educators, and employers want to support Gen Z but simply don’t know how to meet them where they are. The communication gap between generations is real, and it’s costing us trust, connection, and opportunity.
That’s why I wrote Thriving in the Modern Workplace. It’s a guide to help Gen Z navigate the realities of today’s world with confidence and clarity, and just as importantly, it gives the adults who teach, hire, and lead them the insight they need to truly understand and empower this generation.
As the parent of two Gen Z young adults, I found this a refreshing take on how to help them navigate this changing world. What are some key ideas you felt were important to cover to grab this generation’s attention and make your book stand out from other career guides on the market?
I am also a parent of two Gen Z young adults, and this book came straight from the heart. I wasn’t writing from a distance. I was writing as someone who’s watched this generation struggle, grow, push boundaries, and ask for things many of us were never taught to ask for. I wanted this book to feel like real guidance, not another lecture.
At the core of Thriving in the Modern Workplace are three foundational ideas: mindset, confidence, and purpose.
Those three themes shape almost every challenge Gen Z faces.
- Mindset, because the world they’re entering moves fast, and how they think determines how they adapt.
- Confidence, because they’re talented but often second-guess themselves in environments that don’t always see or understand them.
- Purpose, because this generation won’t stay anywhere they can’t find meaning and I believe that’s a strength, not a flaw.
By grounding the book in these essentials, I wanted to give Gen Z something relatable, practical, and empowering… and give the adults around them a clearer window into who they are and what they need to thrive.
What is one piece of advice you wish someone had given you when you were younger?
I wish someone had told me to believe in myself first before waiting for anyone else to validate me. Confidence isn’t something you earn from the world; it’s something you choose to build from within. When you don’t trust your own voice, you dim your potential before it even has a chance to grow.
Self-belief shapes how you lead, how you show up, and how boldly you go after the things you want. When you genuinely believe in who you are and what you bring to the table, you don’t just participate in your life, you own it.
What is one thing that you hope readers take away from Thriving In The Modern Workplace: A Gen Z Guide to Success?
I want every reader whether they’re Gen Z or from another generation to understand that success is personal. It’s not defined by a job title, a milestone, or someone else’s expectations. It’s something you get to shape on your own terms.
And for Gen Z specifically, I hope they walk away knowing this: you don’t need a title to lead. You already have the talent, the perspective, and the potential. What truly matters is your intention: choosing to grow, choosing to show up fully, and choosing to become the best version of yourself every single day.
If you can do that, you’re already winning.
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Just Another Statistic
Just Another Statistic follows Axel Reid’s long, confusing, and often frightening medical journey as he battles invisible autoimmune disease while navigating a healthcare system that keeps misreading the clues. It starts in his high-pressure life in the City before he’s suddenly pulled into years of fever, cognitive fog, misdiagnosis, and hospital stays. The memoir shifts between past and present, stitching together childhood medical mysteries, African fevers, and the slow, unnerving onset of systemic lupus and related disorders. It’s both a medical story and a deeply personal one, told from inside a mind that is under attack.
I found myself drawn into the rawness of the author’s voice. There’s no polish, no tidy narrative arcs, and that’s what makes it hit harder. The repetition and spiraling thoughts, especially in the sections where the illness affects his cognition, gave me a weird cocktail of sympathy and discomfort. I could almost feel his frustration as doctors dismissed his symptoms or poked at him without really listening. At times, I caught myself getting angry on his behalf. The medical failures he describes aren’t wrapped in fancy language, which makes them feel even more real.
The author writes the way someone thinks when they’re scared and exhausted. The tone flips from calm recollection to sharp irritation to quiet humour and then back again. It’s messy in a way that feels honest. Some chapters had me sitting back, just letting the weight of it settle, especially when he describes moments where his mind simply stops working. These parts aren’t dramatic. They’re just unsettling, and that simplicity made them powerful. I also felt a kind of quiet admiration for the stubbornness that carries him through the worst of it. Even when the story wanders, the emotional truth stays clear.
By the time I reached the end, the book left me thinking about how invisible illnesses can shape every part of a person’s life, including how they think, remember, and tell their own story. I’d recommend this memoir to anyone who wants to understand autoimmune disease beyond medical definitions, and to readers who appreciate raw, unfiltered life narratives. It’s especially valuable for caregivers and medical professionals who want to see what illness looks like from the inside.
Pages: 374 | ISBN: 1919274154
A Very Fun And Weird Detour
Ringo the Ginkgo follows a remarkable leaf, who is also a living fossil from the Jurassic era, as he takes readers on an adventure back to the time of ancient dinosaurs. What was the inspiration for your story?
Being a visual artist, my initial interest in Ginkgo was an aesthetic one. A bright yellow carpet of Ginkgo leaves almost pulsing against the drab, dirty grey pavement caught my eye and made me realize something so obvious it was easy to overlook: These leaves did not look like what most people think of when they think of a leaf. It was almost as if somewhere on the evolutionary road, the Ginkgo took a very fun and weird detour—resulting in its pleasantly oddball appearance. Aesthetic appreciation led to curiosity, and the first very cool fact research revealed was that they were “living fossils.” This fact sparked my imagination, and the story slowly took shape. I thought the idea of this leaf acting as a ‘tour guide’ through the past, teaching and stirring up curiosity, might be a good concept for a picture book.
What were some educational aspects that were important for you to include in this children’s book?
- The origin of the species dating back to the Jurassic period.
- The reliance of most life on Earth on the oxygen produced by plants.
- The symbiotic relationship between plants and animals.
- Environmental preservation and awareness.
What was your favorite scene in this story?
Again, being a visual artist before anything else, my favorite scene may be a split between the Baboon holding a ‘Moon’ balloon or the scene with the Sun and boat explaining the photosynthetic process and leading the viewer to the closing pages.
Will this novel be the start of a series, or are you working on a different story?
No, I think this was a one-off. It was a labor of love, but at one point, the labor part became quite overwhelming. Factoring in working full-time, life, etc., the book took almost three years to finish.
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A wiggling anomaly of a leaf? Check.
A photosynthesis factory? Check. A living breathing key to curiosity? Definite check.
That’s Ringo the Ginkgo.
Throughout the picture book, Ringo the Ginkgo leads the reader on an adventure through the Jurassic period where the reader meets some of Ringo’s amazing dinosaur pals and learns Ginkgo trees are living fossils that have been unchanged for millions of years.The journey continues with a quick brush-up biology course covering the glorious life sustaining process of photosynthesis.
This homage to science, nature, and art is also a gentle, yet necessary, reminder of how much we rely on plants for our oxygen and how important it is to live symbiotically. The closing pages engage the reader with a set of questions and a request to flip Ringo upside down.This results in a visual transformation revealing a ‘curiosity key,’ which opens perception and imaginationwhile encouraging creativity and wonder.
People Can Become Unrecognizable
The Small Hours follows a psychologist who, after finding out his closest friend has died, and his marriage is over, returns to the unsolved mystery of his uncle’s disappearance during the Spanish Civil War. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
When I was living in Spain in 1981, a man in a nearby village came out of hiding 42 years after the end of the civil war and a full five years after the death of the dictator, Francisco Franco. I was impressed by the kind of fear Franco generated in people and began to investigate the topos or the moles as they were known by.
The stories of Michael and Delia are complex, and their personal battles are fascinating. What are some things that you find interesting about the human condition that you think make for great fiction?
Having worked as a psychologist, I was always fascinated by the human condition because I’ve known what humans are capable of. Under stress, people can become unrecognizable with the way they individually handle it. Plus, as we all now know, we become as adults the culmination of years of childhood learning, good or bad, and this can create astonishing consequences worthy of fiction.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
Loyalty and goodness are themes that I am smitten with. In this book, it was not easy to approach these themes in the midst of a civil war. I am always pleased when people do the right thing in spite of what the consequences might be.
What is the next book that you are working on, and when can your fans expect it to be out?
My next book is called When They Were Gone and considers what can happen to a family when tragedy strikes. It takes place in the 1960’s. I expect that it will be published in spring of 2026.
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Will Michael solve the mystery of his Uncle Robert’s disappearance? Will Delia continue running and, should she? Will Maria del Carmen and the villagers of La Jolla de Malaga prevail in the covert continuation of the erstwhile civil war, or will the evil that lingers decades after any civil war ostensibly ends, proceed unchecked?
Suspension of Disbelief
Auberon Manor follows a rich paranormal skeptic who is drawn into the mystery of Auberon Manor, an estate with a long, dark reputation, where he discovers something more frightening than a ghost. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
Many people will tell you they do not subscribe to the notion that ghosts or other supernatural entities are real. If you were to drop one of these non-believers into an old, isolated, creepy house, I’m willing to wager they’d feel some level of anxiety. Introduce a few odd, not easily explained noises, and even the fiercest skeptic might be tested. What interested me the most in writing this book was the characters’ reaction to discovering a supernatural entity. That’s hardly an everyday occurrence, and I’m sure it would test most people to their limit. I created a group of characters and threw them into that frightening scenario to see what they would do. I admit, I would have fled on day one. Thankfully, my characters are far braver than I would have been. Suspension of disbelief.
Your novel features some very interesting characters with flaws, but who are still likable. How do you go about creating characters for your story?
My preference is for strong, capable characters. The kind of people you can count on when the going gets tough, who run towards a problem instead of away from it. Having said that, not every person is skilled, capable of courage when called upon, nor are they dependable when you’re forced to rely on them. I’m fascinated by human behaviour in all of its forms. Too often, a protagonist has to go out of his or her way to navigate around another person’s shortcomings to reach a goal. That’s life. That’s real. No story proceeds in a flawless straight line. Humans are sometimes bumps in the road that need to be navigated. I want the reader to share that frustration.
What intrigues you about the horror and paranormal genres that led you to write this book?
This genre has no limits. If you can imagine it, you can put it on the page and not be criticized for breaking the rules of physics or angering a reader for forcing them to suspend their disbelief. They want to suspend their belief for a story like this. The author and the readers are all on the same page.
What is the next book that you are working on, and when can your fans expect it to be out?
In addition to writing in this genre, I also write action-adventure, legal thrillers, and tech thrillers. My next book is titled ‘Legacy of a Silent Man.’ This is an action book. Work is underway, and the publication is expected in the first quarter of 2026.
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For the curious and adventurous, the stories read on the website inspire them to make the journey to Pennsylvania and see the manor for themselves. Over time, the stories about the house grow darker with reports of visitors suffering injuries. When an amateur group of investigators conducts a scientific examination of the house, disaster strikes. Members of the investigative team suffer broken arms, a broken rib, and a near-fatal concussion. This compels the owner to prohibit any further visits.
When the story of the Auberon haunting reaches a bored and wealthy young man named Dane Ledger, he’s encouraged by a friend to take a ghost-hunting road trip. To Dane, who doesn’t believe in ghosts, it presents an opportunity to debunk the ridiculous notion that this house, or any house, is haunted. He and his friend arrive at the manor to discover recently erected fencing and a guard who refuses them entry. All of this security makes Dane and his friend even more curious about the house. They approach the homeowner for permission to inspect the property, but are firmly denied. After money is exchanged and Dane agrees to assemble a team of professional paranormal investigators to inspect, identify, and exterminate the entity from the manor, permission is finally granted.
With the team assembled, they enter Auberon Manor and discover its frightening occupant. Terrified by what they’ve discovered, and too frightened to go back into the house, they struggle to find a way forward. Letting the entity remain in the home is not an acceptable option, as it would imperil every future visitor. They don’t know what they’re battling, but it’s not a ghost. It’s something much worse.
Grow, Evolve, and Blossom
Garden Quartz and Paper Flowers is a collection of stories and poems centered around a girl navigating the trauma of abuse and the healing process. Why was this an important book for you to write?
It was important for me to write, Garden Quartz and Paper Flowers as a way to finally close a chapter of my own life. I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember: poetry, music, and short stories but I lost all my original works in a very traumatic incident. That use to haunt me, endlessly.
I don’t know of many stories that tell the tale of resilience, that transcends through time with authentic but healthy coping mechanisms. In this story, the main character Calla recognizes that self-work was required to set her free. For you never have to be your childhood or adulthood circumstances. Those moments will shape you but you should not allow them to break you.
My fondness for precious gemstones and flowers with inspirational meaning were the metaphorical tools necessary to breathe life into this piece. Stones are shaped by their environment. Flowers can weather the storm. Both survive under tough pressure.
What was the biggest challenge you faced in putting together this collection?
My biggest challenge was simply starting. For years, I dwelled on it subconsciously, should I pick up my pen again and recreate what was destroyed. Eventually, I got to a place where I said this is going to be therapeutic for you and it’s time to get it done. My second challenge was struggling with remembering much of what I originally wrote, but once I started to complete the individual pieces one by one, I was able to weave them together into one fluid story. You can delay the inevitable but it’s still has to get done, even when it’s overdue. I also needed to live a little bit longer, to complete this work of art in full circle.
Have you received any feedback from readers that surprised or moved you?
I’ve received a lot of positive feedback on this piece of art. I’m honestly VERY surprised. I didn’t think it would move so many people to connect with it so deeply, especially since it’s a fiction. I know Art imitates life, and I know that some of the things I wrote could align as a lived experience rather than a collection of different occurrences. I just didn’t know it would resonate with some many people.
“Not for the faint of heart,” was the common themed remark. Which to me, shows I planted a seed and I hope it grows. Uncomfort as it relates to knowledge, has always been a sign that I’m headed in the proper direction. I remind myself every day, learn something new, try something different and feel something real.
What is one thing you hope readers take away from Garden Quartz and Paper Flowers?
I want readers to know that it’s okay to feel every emotion in the moment—but it’s not okay to live in the negative ones. We have to find the strength to rise, overcome pain, and to keep pushing forward. It’s not easy, but NOTHING in life is simple. After the all hard work, aches and pains, I promise greatness is waiting on the other side, ready to greet you.
You’re not your past. You’re not even your present. And you’re not even alone. Continue to actively grow, evolve, and blossom into who you’re meant to be. It’s time to do your due diligence. It’s time to rediscover your resilience. It’s time to heal. Let’s do this!
Pain has Transformed me. . .
Step into this immersive garden of ruin and bloom— a memoir told in fragments of memory, poetry, and survival.
This is the story of a girl named Calla, rooted in silence, shaped by shadow, and determined to rise.
Because not all wounds bleed. Not all truths are spoken.
And you never have to become what tried to break you.
Lalibela
Lalibela is a book of poems that wander through memory, love, pain, Blackness, faith, and survival. The pieces move like snapshots. One moment you are in a kitchen full of noise and life, then suddenly you are in protest lines, then in the quiet of a bedroom at dawn. The writing drifts between tenderness and ache. It lifts up children, calls out to lovers, mourns wounds, and still finds space for hope. The book feels like a long conversation with a friend who has lived deeply.
The voice here is raw in a way that feels familiar. The plain language makes the emotion hit harder. I could hear the author’s breath in the short lines and the pauses. Some poems read like whispered confessions. Others feel like a shout in the street. I found myself thinking of certain imagery long after I turned the page. The children who glow under the sun. The exhausted women who work three jobs. The hearts that learn to love with both hands. The neighborhoods full of cracked paint and stubborn joy. These moments made me sit back for a second and just feel.
I also loved the way the author writes about Black life. There is pride and rage and humor and longing. The poems praise Black boys and girls with a kind of awe. They honor Black mothers with reverence. They admit to fear and sorrow. They insist on dreaming even when the world tries to shut the dreams away. I felt a kind of warmth in those pages. I felt seen. The writing leans into common objects and everyday scenes.
I would recommend Lalibela to readers who want poetry that talks straight and loves hard. People who care about community, identity, and the quiet bravery of getting through each day will find something here. It is a book for anyone who wants to feel close to another human being for a little while.
Pages: 70 | ASIN : B0FG147WCC
LITERARY TITAN 