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The Most Fun I Ever Had With My Cloths On: A March From Private to Colonel by Tom Davis Paperback 328 pages 120 photos, ISBN 978-1-931575-83-6. Retail $20.00 plus $3.50 PHH. Ordering details at memoir’s web site. In his memoir the author relates his experiences during the thirty-one years spent in the US Army, rising through the ranks from private to full colonel. Twenty of those years he served with US Army Special Forces (Green Berets). This book chronicles his time in three combat zones: Vietnam, Bosnia, and Iraq/Turkey. Included are his experiences commanding Special Forces Operational A Detachments which specialized in Underwater Operations, High Altitude Low Opening Parachuting, Mountaineering, and Small Atomic Demolitions Munitions as well as two Special Forces Battalions and a Joint Special Operations Task Force. Each chapter covers his duties and responsibilities at the Army Installation where he served. Some times funny. Some times sad. Always interesting. Chapter 2: Hellooo Vietnam: 364 Days and a Wake-up available for your Amazon Kindle $3.99

Stumbling Toward Enlightenment: A Wife's Thirty-year Journey with Her Green Beret by Polly Davis. ISBN 978-1-931575-88-1 $15.00 + $3.00 S&H. 210 pages with 30+ photos. To order send check/money order (PREFERRED) to: Old Mountain Press, John Allman Ln, Sylva, NC 28779. Married to a Special Forces soldier during the height of the Vietnam War, Polly Davis was a soldier’s wife with a difference: she often led, always followed, and sometimes fought alongside her Green Beret. Whether leaping out of airplanes, SCUBA diving off the coast of Massachusetts, hauling her family and their dogs over two continents, or battling a life-threatening disease, Davis’ life story is superbly rich with courage, compassion, and a sly humor that overcomes all obstacles. Failure is not an option with this warm and enticing tale. Available in Kindle format $6.99

Growing Up in Vienna, Georgia: A Collection of Short Stories by Tom Davis. A collection of humorous short stories about a boy growing up in the south during the 50's. Guaranteed to make you laugh out loud three times or you have no sense of humor. Purchase this special eBook only edition for your:   Amazon Kindle for only $2.99!

The R-complex by Tom Davis, ISBN. 1-931575-46-0, Introductory price of $12.95 +$2.50 P&H. The R-complex is a fast-paced action adventure novel packed with organized crime, drug cartels, terrorists groups, revenge killings, brutal murders, improvised demolitions, a man who proves to be the ultimate killing machine, a female assassin, a Special Forces A Team infiltrating Colombia, South America, to bring two villains to justice–and much more.  Definitely not for the squeamish or faint of heart reader. Send check or money order to Old Mountain Press, John Allman Ln, Sylva, NC 28779. To place a secure order electronically click HERE.

The Long and the Short of It: A Collection of Short Stories and Poetry is collection of short stories and poems by Tom Davis. They vary in length and subject– Some sad, some funny, some thought provoking. All entertaining. Amazon Kindle for only $2.99!

The Life and Times of Rip Jackson: Growing up Southern and Other Works by Tom Davis (130 pg. perfect bound) ISBN 1-931575-22-3, $11.95 + $3.00  P&H. Click the thumbnail graphic to read more about the book and download sample short stories. . A collection of twenty-seven short stories and two poems. Send check or money order to Old Mountain Press, 2542 S. Edgewater Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28302-5202. To place a secure order electronically click HERE Contact us, by clicking HERE.

The Patrol Order by Col Tom Davis (104 pg. perfect bound) ISBN 1-884778-02-X, $7.95 + $3.00 P&H. "How To" book on writing a Ranger Patrol Order. With this companion book to the Ranger Handbook, the reader can organize and conduct a combat or reconnaissance patrol with all the detail of a Ranger operation. Click the thumbnail graphic to read more about the book. To order send check or money order to Tom Davis, John Allman Ln, Sylva, NC 28779 Available for Amazon Kindle  Contact us.

The 48 Laws Of The Chain Gang by Anthony Clark ISBN 978-0-578-39314-8 119 pages, $12.95 plus $3.00 P&H is a guide to help inmates and their advocates navigate the hardships of prison life. It is meant to inspire and encourage the reader stay focused while doing time, and to get out and stay out of prison.

Soul Of A Pirate III by Glynn Jones III, 178 pages, $15.00 + $2.80 P&H In this Memoir  the author tells of growing up in 1950's and 1960's Alabama during segregation, integration. Leading to early 1960's British Invasion, Vietnam war protests, hippie movement, drugs and addiction. Moves to the Florida Keys and learns fishing, diving, sailing which leads to many adventures in smuggling. To order send check or money order to: Glynn Jones 111, Po Box 211, Mountain Home, NC, 28758

Paws, Claws, Hooves, Feathers and Fins: Family Pets and God's Other Creatures by Glenda Council Beall and Estelle Darrow Rice 125 pages perfect bound 6 x 9 $16.00 + P&H $3.00. If you ever loved a dog, rescued a pet, had an animal change your life, you will enjoy this book. Meet the horse with a halo, the bob-tail cat, the dog that saved his owner, and many other animals you will fall in love with. Something for all who have been touched by the love of one of God’s animal kingdom. To Order, send check or money order to: Blue Heaven Press, PO Box 843, Hayesville NC 28904   Contact the authors: Glendabeall@msn.com

Two Steps Forward One Step Back by Jerry L. Bradley ISBN 978-0-9985244-0-1. Although primarily written for veterans, this book is for anyone who is going through or has a loved one who has been through a traumatic event. Physical, emotional, and mental stress and injury are often the aftermath of military service. To order, send check or money order to: Jerry L. Bradley, 614 S. Parker Church Road, Raeford NC. 28376

Senator Bollweevil, Cat Extraordinaire, A Memoir ISBN 978-0-9989373-0-4, 117 pages by Anita H. Lenssen $14.99 plus $5.00 P&H. Join Senator as he moves into a quiet residential neighborhood looking for a home, and makes his mark as the local spokes-cat and historian. Using information he acquires and based on actual events, he weaves a tapestry of joy and sorrow, wisdom and happenstance into a story for all ages. To order send check or money order to: Scuttlebutt Press, 50 Westchester Drive, Asheville, NC 28803-2255. Order order through Amazon!  EMAIL the author.

Before It Was Legal: a black-white marriage (1945-1987) by Nancy Werking Poling, 192 pages, ISBN 978-0-9985651-0-1 $13.95 + $2.00 P&H is not a happily-ever-after story, but an honest portrayal of the love and hurt that any two people, not just a bi-racial couple, may encounter in an intimate relationship. It is the story of an independent white woman, a talented black man, and the times in which these two remarkable people lived.  Email the author or call 828-291-1930. To order send check or money order to: Screech Owl Press, 624 Azalea Ave., Black Mountain, NC 28711.

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The Price of Innocence by David V. Snyder, ISBN 978-0-9971903-0-4 $14.95 + $3.00 P&H delivers a morality play within the framework of an action novel, asking the reader to examine the motivations for his/her actions. It is an intelligent read for those who want a little more from the action novel genre. To order send check or money order to: David D. Snyder, 122 Pearson Drive, Morganton, NC 28655. Contact the author at (828) 448-1446.

Buried Lives Memoir of a Survivor by Nancy Dillingham $3.99 Available for your Kindle! Framing her tale as a "fictional memoir," Nancy Dillingham takes on a topic historically avoided by the psychiatric community—sexual abuse of a client by a therapist. In the Kindle Store

Horizons Poems by Nancy Dillingham ISBN: 978-0-9834717-4-5 $10.00 + $1.75 P&H is a 51 page book containing 30 poems. In this collection, Nancy Dillingham presents a quirky and selective “history” of individuals and places, some bearing the Dillingham name. Traversing eras and time, she manages to portray, with the poet’s eye, evocative images—sometimes plaintive and poignant, sometimes playful and ironic—that somehow rise to the level of universal. To order send check or money order to: Nancy Dillingham, 48 Saint Dunstan’s Road, Asheville, NC 28803

Praying to Our Father: by Robert Ernest Poston. $12.00 + $2.00 P&H. The Lord’s Prayer is the model prayer for Christians, the most commonly-known prayer in the Christian faith, and perhaps so familiar that we recite it with hardly a thought. This book carefully explores the meaning of each line of the Lord's Prayer and the spirit in which each line should be prayed. Contact: Phone: 704-867-0408 Email To order send check or money order to: Robert Ernest Poston, 1005 Nottingham Drive, Gastonia, NC 28054-8329

The Body at Wrapp’s Mill A Grist Mill Mystery with Marcy Dehanne by Celia H. Miles ISBN 9780983471721 246 pages This murder mystery involves a gristmill in western NC, with "mill consultant" Marcy Dehanne determined to solve the crime and save Wrapp’s Mill without losing her life. To order send check or money order for $13.95 + $2.70 P&H to Celia Miles, 104 Clubwood Court, Asheville, NC 28803. Or order from the author’s web site at www.celiamiles.com. Email the author. Also available for your Amazon Kindle

The Way We Say Goodbye by Chris Cox, ISBN-13: 978-0-9906968-0-3, $15.00 plus $5.00 P&H, 134 pages perfect bound paperback 6" x 9" format. Chris Cox's new book of essays is sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes wistful, but always beautifully written. Email the author. Phone the author at 828-627-3000. To order send check or money order to: Chris Cox, 22 Halfmoon Way, Clyde, NC 28721 or order from Chris' web site via PayPal www.chriscoxbooks.com Chris is also the author of Waking Up in a Cornfield which is available through his web site.

Murdering Oscar Wilde A Nosy Rosy Cozy Mystery (Book 1) by Nancy Sales Cash 201 pages. Have you ever wondered what goes on in the tight-knit world of community theater? Especially in a small, Southern town already overflowing with plenty of eccentric characters? To order send check or money order for $9.95 plus $3.00 P&H to Nancy Sales Cash, ATTN: Book Order, 17 Brookside Road, Asheville NC 28803. Visit Nancy’s Web Site.

The Refuge by D.J. Sharp 83 pages $11.95 + $2.00 P&H. :  In August, 2009, Kill Devil Hills resident D.J.Sharp had the opportunity to walk away from his life as a drywall contractor and move into a primitive cabin deep in the woods of eastern North Carolina as a caretaker for the Red Wolf Recovery Program.  The ensuing adventure and spiritual journey was recorded in a daily journal with photographic records and now shared in THE REFUGE. To order send check or money order to: D.J. Sharp, 1003 Indian Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 Contact the author via e-mail or phone 252-305-4677.

Breakfast at McDonnalls by Katherine Russell Barnes 36 page perfect bound $9.95 + $1.50 S&H is a collection of the subsequent poems based on the observations of the author - moments in the lives of people who came in for a quick bite of breakfast and then went about the business of the day - moments that reveal our universal human nature and how we respond to others. The author’s habits have changed, but when she read these poems, she hears the morning clatter and smell the coffee. To order your copy, send check or money order to: Katherine Russell Barnes, 1708 Mayflower Dr Wilson, NC 27893. To contact the author call 252 237 0792

M.I. 6 Secret Double Penetration ISBN  978-0-615-76130-5 an Acton Adventure Novel by Alan Coldstone   $13.95 + $2.50  248 pages. M.I.6 Secret Double Penetration is intense, intelligent and full of intrigue. Spy ‘trade craft’ is cranked up to its highest level; details of operations are described in realistic detail, both in the operating room and on the street.  To order send check or money order to: Third Man Publishing Company, PO Box 1350, Hamlet, NC 28345 Contact the Author Email, Phone   910-975-2177

Promise  by Fiona Kelly, ISBN 978-0-9723794-4-1 is a 40 page one act  play  about two girls who grow to womanhood and encounter a multitude of life problems enroute.  They each make mistakes, misunderstand, understand, and learn lessons.  Trials and sorrows strengthen them. Their story is not finished yet. To order send check or money order for $6.95 + $1.50 P&H to: Promise, c/o K. D. Kennedy, Jr., 205 Bickett Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27608

Precision Kill by Chuck Forrester ISBN. 978-1-931575-80-5 220 pages, $15.95 P&H Free through 2012, after that $2.50.  A fast-paced international spy thriller, Precision Kill focuses on the experiences of Alexander “Sasha” Zukov, a young Russian colonel stationed in Afghanistan during his country’s war with the Afghans in the mid-1980s. To order send check or money order to Chuck Forrester, 3406 Dogwood Drive, Greensboro, NC 27403. Contact the author: pkillchuck@yahoo.com

The Girl Who Came Out with the Stars by David T. Manning ISBN: 978-1-931575-79-9, $10.00 + $2.00 P&H. The poems tell of a girl who appeared and vanished like the night sky, and of the doorways, friend and gatherings in the years of magic surrounding them.  To order send check or money order to: David T. Manning, 422 Knotts Valley Lane, Cary, NC 27519. Contact the author: Phone 919-462-3695 or Email

Smoky Mountain River Adventures: Rafting on Western North Carolina’s Tuckaseigee River Explore the white water rafting available on the family friendly Tuckaseigee River located near the towns of Sylva, Dillsboro, Cherokee, and Cullowhee, NC. The Tuck as it is called in the local area is the only “family friendly” white water river in Western NC in that children 40 bls and up can legally raft. Explore the opportunities  the area offers in rafting, mountain biking, hiking, fly fishing, shopping, and local events. Contact the author local 828-586-5285 or Toll Free 888-785-266 or visit his web site SmokeyMountainRiverAdventures.com to email him.

Transitions by Brenda Loy Wilson, 44 pages $12.00 (includes P&H). The poems in Transition take us on a journey from the blonde ringlets of youth to sudden losses, acceptance of things that can't be changed to patriotism.  This book carries an unwavering theme of life-affirmation and love through generations. To order send check or money order to: Brenda Wilson, 2566 Pinetop Avenue, Graham, NC 27253. Contact the author: 336-684-5456 or by E-mail

Sleeping Rough by Valerie Macon 36 page perfect bound. In this work, the author urges you to look into the life of people teetering on the fringe, the desperate, as they struggle through the pages of this book.  And mostly, she urges you not to look away. To order, send check or money order for $10.00 + $2.00 for P&H to Valerie Macon, 1207 Cheraw Court, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

Shelf Life by Valerie J. Macon 43 pages perfect bound $10.00 Plus $2.00 P&H. What does Shakespeare's King Lear have to do with a 20th Century young man hired to hold a sign on a street corner at the edge of town?  Crying out from the pages of this book, they, and the other characters who populate this work, offer themselves to the reader unmasked; and in doing so, they speak to familiar places in our hearts.  Through faithful observation, the author invites us to look at the joy and sorrow that bookends the gift of life. To order send check or money order to: Valerie J. Macon 1207 Cheraw Court, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 Email the author or visit her web site at www.valeriemaconpoetry.com

For Rhyme Or Reason by K. D. Kennedy, Jr., ISBN 978-0-9723794-2-7 165 pages perfect bound. $12.00 plus $2.50 P&H. My Book contains rhymes, non-rhyming poetry, essays, and short, short stories.  My attitude toward writing is that you are not a poet unless you are compelled to repeatedly give your best effort. To order send check or money order to: K. D. Kennedy, Jr., 714 W. Johnson Street, Raleigh, NC 27603. Phone the author at 919-828-3726, fax the author at 919-828-2043.

Musicians Roadmap: Learn to Play, or Play Better, any Musical Instrument by Douglas W. Trammel ISBN 978-0-615-47803-6, 99 pages $11.95 + $2.50 P&H.  This book will give the beginner a practical approach to learn to play or sing, and help the experienced musician become better. This book won't teach you how to play a specific instrument. Instead, it will guide you towards techniques of learning that you may not have thought of. To order send check or money order to: Douglas W. Trammel, 356 W. Main St., Spindale, N.C. 28160

DREAM WITHIN A DREAM by C. Pleasants York 150 ISBN 978-0-9650812-2-1 perfect bound. $10.95 plus $2.00 P&H. The haunting melody of Never Land leads four girls on a journey of murder and suspense. A memory box of dreams and illusions, this coming-of-age novel is enhanced by photographs by the author and her husband and by poems that reflect the slow-drawl life of the small towns of the South during the 1950's. To order send check or money order to C. Pleasants York: 315 North Steele Street, Sanford, North Carolina 27330. Email the Author.

Dragonfly Landing by Helen L. O'Reilly ISBN  978-0-9829641-0-1364 pages. Dragonfly Landing is in trouble!  They must replace the village's dying lights.  Two friends set out to find them, challenge the terrifying guardians, and hope to return safely.  Join our heroes as each bend in the road holds hidden dangers and reveals strange worlds populated by creatures beyond belief. $12.99 + $3.00 P&H send check or money order to: Helen L. O'Reilly 364 Irwin Lane, Lillington, NC 27546 Email the author.

Yodeling Fungus by David T. Manning 96 pages $12.00 Plus $2.00 P&H. Yodeling Fungus explores variations in Southern Behavior with a necrophilic hearse chauffeur, from a failed electrocution, to a proctology exam gone horribly wrong. After advising proper obeisance to Mercedes owners, the book concludes with a rousing, risque tribute song to NASCAR. To order send check or money order to: David T. Manning 422 Knotts Valley Lane Cary, NC 27519

Notes from the Trunk by Marian Gowan 111 pages. Memoir of Helene Belger Lindblade’s early life (1920-1940) in New England as the only child of a German textile engineer and a nurse.  Based on letters from her father, and her diaries for summers of 1938 and 1939 while she traveled in Germany. $14.00 + $2.50 P&H. To order send check or money order to: Marian Gowan, 1717 Glenheath Dr., Hendersonville, NC 28791. Email the Author

Spiders In My Journal by Annie K Barrow ISBN 978-0-9723794-3-4, 155 pages, $14.75 + $2.00 P&H:  In life we evolve.  With that there is pain. Other times there is joy.  The author shares with you some life experiences. Some she has witnessed.  Some were her own to endure.  But all of them, she was a part of in some way.  This is how she see things through her eyes. To order, send check or money order to Annie K Barrow 714 W Johnson St, Raleigh, N.C 27603 Contact the author 919 604 7170

Treading Water by Katherine Russell Barnes 74 page collection of poetry. To order send check or money order for $12.00 + $3.99 P&H to Katherine Russell Barnes, 1708 Mayflower Dr., Wilson, NC 27893. Contact the author by phone 252-237-0792

Friend of the Firm: a Sheldon Bailey Mystery by Frances Richter ISBN 978-0-9818319-0-9 214 Pg $15.00 + $3.00 P&H. Homicide attorney Sheldon Bailey struggles to solve two murders as she becomes enamored with an enticing client, Liv Jordan. When Liv's startling past is unraveled, Sheldon's integrity is tested to the limit. Danger abounds when evil intentions are revealed, leading Sheldon toward deadly consequences. To order send check or money order to Moonfest Publishing 460 W. Center Ave. Mooresville, NC 28115. Contact the author via her web site  or by fax at 704-662-3231.

Stay out of My Business! by  Georgia Hooker Mcneill ISBN 978-0-9794796-2-5 269 pages shows that no matter who you are or whatever you have to endure, we don't have from our past faults, failure and disappointments. God forgives us even when we don’t forgive ourselves. To order send purchase order to Georgia Hooker Mcneill, 361 Pineridge Drive, Cameron, North Carolina 28326 Contact the author email, phone 919-498-3358

Sex, Spies, and Rock & Roll by Alan Coldstone ISBN  978-1-60585-404-5 $13.95 + $2.50 P&H 337 pages. The year is 1972; British Empire assets and Israel are threatened by a new and deadly weapon of mass destruction.  The top Secret British Intelligence agency M.I.6. and the Mossad cooperate in planning a ruthless germ warfare attack on the perpetrators. To order send check or money order to: Thirdman Publishing, PO Box 1350, Hamlet, NC  28345 Contact the author: Phone 910-582-3598, Email

Transformation III The Finale by Brenda A. Burton ISBN 978-0-9759420-3-1 106 pages$10.00 + $3.00 P&H  Brenda Burton is also proof that the concept of being born gay is a lie. Her life testifies to the life-changing transforming power of God. Her transparent approach to sharing her past experiences has given many in the gay lifestyle hope that they too can be transformed. To order send check or money order to Brenda A. Burton P. O. Box 1615 Jacksonville, NC 28541. Contact the author via email or by calling (336) 392-8515

Tired of Being a Pastor's Wife by  Georgia Hooker McNeill ISBN 978-0-9794796-1-8, 166 pg., $12.95 + $2.00 P&H, The Pastors’ Wives Alliance meets the first Saturday of every month. It was started three years ago to help the local pastors' wives deal with the stress that goes with their prestigious First Lady’s title. Biblical principles were used to make sure everything was done indecency and in order. To order send check or money order to: MJC Publishing Company, 361 Pineridge Drive, Cameron, N.C.28326. Questions or comments call: 919 498-3358

Run Because You Can: My Personal Race with Cancer by Ryan Kishbaugh with Roberta Humphries ISBN 978-0-9795217-0-6 $19.95 +$3.00 P&H Embark on a 15 month journey with one young man as he is diagnosed with cancer during his senior year in high school.  Experience the physical and emotional challenges that he faced as he tried to live as normal a life as possible with a fatal disease.  Be inspired and motivated by his words of wisdom. To order send check or money order to: Total Vision Technologies, PO Box 58034, Fayetteville, NC 28305

God Gave Me Kinky Hair by Georgia Hooker McNeill, ISBN: 978-0-9794796-0-1, 266 pages, $14.95 + $2.00 P&H.  Michelle carried a lot of emotional baggage from her past that caused her to make wrong decisions concerning her future. Will these decisions cause her to lose everything she spent her entire life to build up?  Will Michelle go against all of her biblical teaching for a man? To order send check or money order to: MJC Publishing Company, 361 Pineridge Drive, Cameron, N.C. 28326 E-mail the author.

LIFE AFTER SHOCK, Volume III: 52 Members Tell Their Stories  ISBN 978-0-615-13777-3 225 pages $20.00 + $3.00 P&H Survivors of lightning strike and major electrical injuries are often seriously injured.  Their short and long term after effects are misunderstood, misdiagnosed and often misrepresented.  These stories will educate and give you a clearer understanding about LS and ES survivors.  A "must-read" book. To order send check or money order to LIGHTNING STRIKE PUBLISHING,  P. O. Box 1156, Jacksonville, N. C. 28541-1156. You may contact us through our organization www.lightning-strike.org.

The Curmudgeon's Book of Nursery Rhymes by Al Manning ISBN 978-0-9791823-0-3 68 pg $9.95 + $1.50P&H is a collection of Beloved nursery rhymes told with a twist: Little Bo Peep,  Hickory Dickory Dock,  Little Miss Muffet, Hey, Diddle Diddle, and your other favorites. To order send check or Money Order to: Al Manning, 111 Bridle Path, Pittsboro, NC 27312.  For your KINDLE $2.99

An Odyssey In Broken Rhythms and Ragged Lines by Charles  F. “The Hawk” Weyant  ISBN: 1-931575-64-9 198 pg  perfect bound $15.00 + $3.50 P&H. A most unusal, factual collection of poems and prose! A true, auto-biographical journey of a half century; from lonesome Louisiana country roads to bloody Vietnam battlefields that depicts humor, love and war - by an old, battle-scarred warrior, "outlaw poet" as unique as the odyssey itself. E-mail the author. To order send check or money order to: Charles F. Weyant, 1227 Stansfield Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28303

Waiting Out In The Yard by K. D. Kennedy, JR., ISBN: 0-9723794-1-X, 146 pg, $12.95 + $2.50 P&H, is a folio of narrative poetry. It is a collection of thoughts on various subjects while being outside, ruminating, walking, and waiting. “One can only be out in the yard, get an inspiration, write, then write again, waiting for the perfect falling star, enjoying the imperfect ones!” To order send check or money order to: K. D. Kennedy, Jr., 1525 Carr Street, Raleigh, N.C. 27608

The Arch of Endings ...and other odd tales by Stephen P. Miles,  ISBN: 1-931575-50-9, $10.00 + $2.00 P&H, 110 pg, perfect bound,published by Old Mountain Press contains an exciting shoot-‘em-up new novella and five finely crafted short stories in the sci-fi/fantasy style that only Miles can write. A must read for any Sci-Fi enthusiast or anyone who enjoys finely crafted writing.  E-mail the author. Send check or money order to Old Mountain Press, 2542 S. Edgewater Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28302-5202. To palce a secure order electronically click HERE.

The Life and Times of Rip Jackson: Growing up Southern and Other Works by Tom Davis (130 pg. perfect bound) ISBN 1-931575-22-3, $11.95 + $3.00  P&H. Click the thumbnail graphic to read more about the book and download sample short stories. . A collection of twenty-seven short stories and two poems. Send check or money order to Old Mountain Press, 2542 S. Edgewater Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28302-5202. To place a secure order electronically click HERE Contact us, by clicking HERE.

Transformation II: From a Caterpillar to a Butterfly by Brenda A. Burton ISBN: 0-9759420-1-8 104 Pg Perfect Bound $15.00 + $2.50 P&H Many persons are trapped in the arduous lifestyle of lesbianism and homosexuality within our society and their greatest hope of escape is the living example depicted in this book. The author presents a transparent display of her own triumphs as well as disappointments. To order send check, cash, or money order to: Brenda Burton, P. O. Box 1615, Jacksonville, NC 28541

An Odyssey In Broken Rhythms and Ragged Lines by Charles  F. “The Hawk” Weyant 198 pg perfect bound ISBN: 1-931575-64-9 $15.00 + $3.50 P&H. A most unusal, factual collection of poems and prose! A true, auto-biographical journey of a half century; from lonesome Louisiana country roads to bloody Vietnam battlefields that depicts humor, love and war - by an old, battle-scarred warrior, "outlaw poet" as unique as the odyssey itself. To order send check or money order to: Charles F. Weyant, 1227 Stansfield Dr., Fayetteville, N.C.

Revelation Of The Eagle: Thy Will Be Done by Trudy Lee Wright, ISBN 0-9778257-0-1, 132 pg perfect bound $10.95 + $4.00 P&H.  This book uncovers the dramatic reality of ceremony and gestures that binds everyone good or evil.  Spritually blinded with the essence of goodness, yet sucked in the cesspool of fate tucked away deep within offices, businesses and distribution centers.  You don't know. . . because, they don't want you to know. To order your copy, send check or money order to: Trudy Wright, Box 918, Hope Mills, NC 28348.  E-mail the author

Supernatural Encounters by Dorothy J. McDaniel ISBN: 0-615-12801-7 126 pg perfect bound $10.95 + $2.95 P&H. The book covers personal visions, dreams, events and words spoken to me by God. The Author's purpose for writing this book is to share with the readers, the character, love, mercy, grace and kindness of God through his son, Jesus Christ. To order send check or money order to:Dorothy J. McDaniel, 711 S Chestnut St., Mount Olive, NC 28365

My War and Peace by Authur Dudley Maxwell 20 pg saddle-stapled, $5.00 + $1.00 P&H has a simple message for its readers: “Listen to the wonderful body you were given to enjoy. Do not abuse it, and it will give you many years of pleasure.” To order send check or money order to: Authur Dudley Maxwell, 2410 Horseshoe Rd., Autryville, NC 28318

Church Gigolo By Valderia Brunson 250 pg perfect bound, ISBN 0-9769812-0-3, $15.00 + $1.99 P&H published by New Season Publications, LLC in conjunction with Old Mountain Press. Church Gigolo is a tale of dating in the church and some of the challenges that face Christian singles on their quest to find their mate.  A compelling story that will pull you along while entertaining, humoring and ministering along the way.  To order send check or money order to New Season Publications, P.O. Box 216, Durham, NC 27702 or order from the New Season Publications web site. E-mail the author from the web site.

The Secret to Success in the New Age of Real Estate by Matt Jones (114 pages perfect bound), ISBN: 0-9770438-0-0.  $16.00 plus $4.00 shipping and handling.  LCM is a primer for anyone struggling in business, especially in the world of real estate.  Author Matt Jones, who entered the real estate industry only three years ago, has developed a user-friendly, Internet-based real estate model that could revolutionize how you perceive your life and your future. To order send check or money order to Favorite Agent Publishing, 4155 Ferncreek Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28314. E-mail the author

The Establisher: The Story of Sir Thomas Dale by D. Dewey Scarboro, 80 pgs perfect bound ISBN 1-931575-58-4 $11.95 + $2.50 US & $5.00 UK  P&H is a study of the career of Sir Thomas Dale, a soldier of the late 16th and early 17th centuries who served England in the United Netherlands against Spain, who was one of the prominent men in the foundation of the Jamestown Colony, and who served the English East India Company as Admiral in the East Indies. TAvailable for your Amazon Kindle for $2.99

Beach Bum a Myrtle Beach Adventure by Dennis Gimmel, ISBN: 0-9712482-2-2, 187 pages perfect bound,  save by ordering a signed copy on line or by mail for $12.95 includes P&H, published by Stellar Books in conjunction with Old Mountain Press. Beach Bum is an action-packed thriller set in Myrtle Beach. Nurses Maggie McLeod and Bonnie Osborn travel to Myrtle Beach for a working vacation. Their lives would soon turn upside down when a murderess man for hire kidnaps Maggie and demands money from her wealthy father. Jake Brown and an unassuming hobo prove to be unlikely heroes. Send check or  money order to Dennis Gimmel,, 706 Impala Ave., High Point, NC 27265. Or order through PayPal.Contact the author through Stellar Books.

Conversations With Eunice by Dennis Gimmel, ISBN 0-9712482-3-0  100 pages, $8.95 includes P&H, published by Stellar Books. In conjunction with Old Mountain Press. Eunice Rogers was born in the mountains of Georgia in the summer of 1911. In this memoir she chronicles her life from childhood to old age. Travel with Eunice from the Georgia mountains, to WWI Atlanta, from Savannah to Wilmington, from Durham to Greensboro. The joys and heartbreaks of life are vividly remembered by this colorful and humorous woman. Send check or  money order to Dennis Gimmel,, 706 Impala Ave., High Point, NC 27265.

Believe for Winning Results by Tyrone A. Williams 12 pg saddle-stapled, $5.95 + $1.00 P&H, Believe for Winning Results is an inspiring book. This work expounds on the four essential elements of achieving success in any area of life. These elements are passion, tasks, belief, and results. The book entails how these four can work together for any individual to bring about success. To order send check or money order to 727 Fairbluff Drive, Hope Mills, NC 28348. E-mail the author.

The Liberian Funds Transfer Scam Detailed by Rip Jackson 36 pg saddle-stapled, $6.50 includs P&H. Details the efforts of the individuals who are running this Internet fraud. The author provides insight into the scam through 30+ e-mails sent and received.  To order send check or money order to Old Mountain Press, 2542 S. Edgewater Dr. Fayetteville, NC 28303. To palce a secure order electronically click HERE.

Transformation: From a Caterpillar to a Butterfly by Brenda A. Burton 90 pg perfect bound, ISBN: 0-9759420-1-X $10.00 + $4.00 P&H If you want to be delivered from homosexuality: then you need to read this book on how God delivered the author from homosexuality. It tells everything and how the devil fooled the author to thinking that, "I was a man trapped inside of a woman's body." Which was a lie from Hell. To order send check or money order to: Brenda A. Burton, P. O. Box 1615, Jacksonville, NC 28541. E-mail the author.

Moments of Inspiration and Memories from the Heart All For His Glory by Jeanne Whetzel ISBN: 1-931575-42-8, 74 pages perfect bound, $12.95 + $2.55 P&H. A collection of religious poems written to encourage and strengthen the faith of the sick, lonely and depressed. The author reveals her deep abiding faith in God and her positive attitude about the healing power of the “Great Physician.” Included are childhood memories, and short stories. which bring reminiscence and laughter. To order send check or money order to Jeanne Whetzel, 600 Reta Road, Durham, N. C. 27704. E-mail the author.

Running With the Wind: Key Strategies for Achieving Your Running Potential by Walt Esser, 116 pg perfect bound, ISBN 1-931575-37-1, $12.95 + $1.95 P&H. This is a book focused on key strategies for achieving your running potential. The book includes five strategies that will make a runner run more effectively and more efficiently. The first strategy discusses peaking for top performance and setting goals. The second strategy comments on eating healthy; the third strategy covers running intervals and hill training, the fourth strategy discusses the importance of cross training and the last strategy comments on seeking challenging races and thinking outside the box. Additionally, the book profiles runners, cyclists and triathletes who provide invaluable coaching and training tips. To order send check or money order to: Walt Esser, 108 Tiercel CT, Cary, NC 27511 Contact the author through his web site: E-mail

Leaves of Three: A Child’s Victory Over Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Chandler deRosset McLean $5.00 + $1.50 P&H 16 page children's book written to assist children deal with obsessive-compulsive disorder. To order, e-mail the author.

Fifty Ways To Say The Same Thing by John Chandler, saddle stapled 50 pg, ISBN 1-931-575-39-8 $9.95 + $2.00 P&H Published by New Renaissance Press in cinjunction with Old Mountain Press. This first effort from John Chandler explores the strength provided by The Lord, Jesus Christ, in overcoming the everyday obstacles, large and small, life throws our way.  Written with feeling and a great deal of passion, compassion, and personal observation. Send check or money order to John Chandler, 2181 Lyon Street, Gastonia, NC 28052.  E-mailthe author.

Crescent to Quarter poems: 1967-2003 (revised and expanded) by Stephen Miles ISBN 1-931575-36-3, 104 pages saddle-stapled $19.95 + $3.50 P&H. Published by New Renaissance Press in conjunction with Old Mountain Press. This work is a collection of poetry from 9 previous books, expanded and revised, from over 30 years of award-winning poetry. Send check or money order to New Renaissance Press, 1512 Fort Bragg Road, Fayetteville, NC 28305 E-mail the author.

Better Than Blessed: Three Hearts to Live Again by Christine B. Bess, 54 page perfect bound book of poetry and thoughts on life. To order send $9.95 + $2.00 P&H to Christine Bess, 1395 John Lutz Cr., Lincolnton, NC 28092

Our Place In Time (a book of poetry) by K.D. Kennedy, Jr., 136 page, perfect bound, ISBN 0-9723794-0-1, $12.95 + $2.50 P&H.  We all spend our life, our place in time, seeking answers. My hope is that the reader will share a connection with me, through one or more of these poems, that will help provide at least a starting point toward answering his or her questions. To order send check or money order to: K.D. Kennedy, Jr., 1525 Carr Street, Raleigh, N.C. 27608 E-mail kdibuc at aol.com

Take A Chance by Mark R. Melrose, 160 pg perfect bound, ISBN:   0-9720199-5-2 $7.95 + $2.00 P&H.  Published by Youth Publishing in conjunction with Old Mountain Press. Fast paced story-telling for the young reader who is searching for a story that not only is fun to read, but just might tug at your heart along the way.  It is a novel of adventure, summer camp, and the struggle for boys to become men. To order send check or money order to Mark R. Melrose, 287 Tilley Creek Road, Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723 Contact the author by E-mail; melrose at mountainverdict.com or visit his web site: www.youthpublishing.com

Sand Trap a Myrtle Beach Thriller by Dennis Gimmel, ISBN: 0-9712482-0-6, 246 pages perfect bound,  save by ordering a signed copy on line or by mail for $10.95 + $2.00 P&H, published by Stellar Books in conjunction with Old Mountain Press.  Sand Trap, is an action-packed thriller set in the lush country club surroundings of Myrtle Beach. The story includes, murder, blackmail, and  infidelity. The adventure takes the reader from the mansions of Myrtle Beach  to the lavish estates and resorts of Central and South America. Send check or  money order to Dennis Gimmel, 706 Impala Ave., High Point, NC 27265.  Contact the author through Stellar Books.

Dog Lot a Myrtle Beach Thriller by Dennis Gimmel, 189 pages perfect bound, save by ordering a signed copy on line or by mail for $10.95 + $2.00 P&H:  Dog Lot, is an action-packed thriller set in Myrtle Beach. Jake Brown, a retired Postal worker and now a licensed private-eye, is hired by Liz Alton, a beautiful, and wealthy widow who has been the target of strange and ominous pranks. Send check or money order to Dennis Gimmel,, 706 Impala Ave., High Point, NC  27265.  Contact the author through Stellar Books.

A Mustard Seed by Evelyn C. McLean, 100 pages perfect bound, ISBN: 1-931575-15-0, $7.95 plus $2.00 P&H. Out of the depths of her heritage, Evelyn McLean vividly portrays how faith, the size of a mustard seed, was instilled in her and blossomed to sustain her through a battle with cancer. In the face of life’s uncertainties and seemingly overwhelming challenges, A Mustard Seed is a source of inspiration and reassuring hope. Click the thumbnail graphic to read more about the book. To order send check or money order to: Evelyn McLean, 6952 Wickersham Rd., Fayetteville, NC 28314. E-mail e1946 at aol.com

To Everything a Season by Lucy F. McCarl, 44 pg. saddle-stapled, ISBN 1-931575-09-6. This work is a celebration of beauty in nature and life. Click the thumbnail graphic to read more about the book. To order send check or money order for $7.95 plus $1.50 P&H to Lucy F. McCarl, 209 Bernhardt Ct. SW,  Lenoir, NC  28645. E-mail lfmccarl at charter.net

Beyond the Realms of Morning by Mary Lois Miller, 231 pages, perfect bound ISBN 1-884778-98-4. As we hoist our sails for a six year circumnavigation, I am reminded of Prince Henry the Navigator urging his seamen to go ‘Beyond the Realms of Morning’. It embodies the idea to reach beyond established patterns of my life. This book describes my feelings to the challenges of such a journey aboard a thirty-seven foot sailboat.   Click the thumbnail graphic to read more about the book. To share this adventure, send your order with check or money-order ($15.00+$3.00 PH per copy) to:  Mary L. Miller, 2328 Caracara Dr., New Bern, NC 28560-signed copy on request- E-mail:  mlmiller at coastalnet.com

I Know You Are Lying: Detecting Deception Through Statement Analysis, by   Mark McClish, 227 pages, perfect bound $12.95 + $4.00 P&H. This book will show you what to look for in a verbal and written statement to determine if a person is telling the truth. You will also learn how to get more information from a statement by recognizing what the person is actually saying. Whether you are conducting an interview or listening to a converstion, through Statement Analysis you will be able to discover who is being truthful and who is being deceptive. To order send check or money order to The Marpa Group, P.O. Box 2090, Winterville, NC 28590-2090 E-mail: AIC@statementanalysis.com

The Ultimate Challenge: Running Ultra Marathon  by Walt Esser 90 page perfect bound ISBN 1-884778-96-8. OUT OF PRINT This excellent how-to book explains in detail how to train for running ultra marathons. It is a must have for any one who wants to face the ultimate challenge.  Available in February of 2001. Click the thumbnail graphic to read more about the book. To order, send check or money order for $12.95  plus $1.50 P&H. to Walt Esser, 108 Tiercel Ct., Cary, NC 27511. E-mail

One Stands Alone by Richard A. Smith. ISBN 1-884778-87-9, 140 pg., perfect bound, $13.95 + $1.50 P&H. Click the thumbnail graphic to read more about the book. To order send check or money order to Stand Alone Press, P.O. Box 602, Butner, NC 27509. This book will take you through many episodes of what the “inside life” is of a law enforcement officer from the streets to the divorce courts, to dignitary protection.  He writes of the strain of the equipment  the officers wear to coming to work with long hair and a beard.  E-Mail

RUBICON by S. Phillip Miles (40 pg. saddle stapled) ISBN 1-884778-03-8, $7.95. Vibrant and compelling poetry chapbook by award winning author, S. Phillip Miles. E-mail: ETR830 at aol.com

If Laughter Is the Best Medicine, I Can't Be Sick by Brenda C. LawlorOUT OF PRINT (44 pg. saddle stapled) ISBN 1-884778-06-2, $5.95. A humorous collection of short-shorts that will definitely cure the blues. Brenda C. Lawlor, 5696 Archer Rd., Hope Mills, NC 28348-2272.

The Cheerleader's Little Instruction Book Tim & Gwen P. Holtsclaw (72 pg. spiral bound) ISBN 1-884778-14-3, $10.00. A compilation of over 130 life lessons that cheerleaders everywhere will enjoy and maybe even remember. Tim & Gwen P. Holtsclaw, Order from Cheer Ltd.

101 New Tips To Energize Your Cheerleaders  Gwen P. Holtsclaw (76 pg. saddle-stapled) ISBN 1-884778-40-6, 10.00 plus $1.50 P&H.This book lists great ways to excite and energize cheerleaders.  It covers the following areas: practice, pre-season, planning, teamwork, fund-raising, spirit, pep rallies, competitions, organization, conditioning, uniforms, support, motivation, crowd appeal, service, promotions, tryouts, and MORE! Gwen P. Holtsclaw, Order from Cheer Ltd..

Rainy Days and Sardine Tins by Marie Winfree (40 pg. saddle stapled) ISBN 1-884778-01-1, $7.00. Soft Southern poetry chapbook by award winning poet Marie Winfree, 3109 Phillie Cir., Fayetteville, NC 28306.

Pickaberry Pig by Tom Davis Illustrated by Becky Lee (32 pg. saddle stapled) ISBN 1-884778-10, $6.95. It's Pickaberry's first day of school. She has grown big over the summer and worries that she'll be teased. This children's book is illustrated by Becky Lee and written by Tom Davis, 2542 S. Edgewater Dr. Fayetteville, NC 28303. Contact us.

A Short Guide to Writing a Research Proposal by Drew Ziegler (32 pg. saddle stapled) ISBN 1-884778-11-9, $2.99. Available through Amazon Kindle. A highly focused and inexpensive guide to writing a research proposal , filling a void long recognized by students undertaking their first substantial research project. Progresses step-by-step through the different parts of a proposal: ABSTRACT, INTRODUCTION, RELATED RESEARCH, METHODOLOGY, EXPECTATIONS, RESOURCES, CONCLUSION. Andrew H Ziegler, Jr.,.

Thin Thread: by Donaldson, Holtsclaw, and Pendleton(64 pg. perfect bound) ISBN 1-884778-34-8, $10.00 plus $1.50 P&H. A collection of poetry by three independent women: Donaldson, Holtsclaw, and Pendleton. A compelling read for thoughtful people. Send check or money order to Jan Donaldson, 535 Vista Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28305. E-mail: JMD515 at aol.com

I Like Rain (40 pg. saddle-stapled) ISBN 1-884778-05-4, $5.95 plus $1.50 P&H. This is a collection of poems and short stories from childhood memories. This work walks the reader through childhood and has meaning to young and old alike. R.  Ziegler, 323 Colinwood Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28303. E-mail: aziegler at aol.com

Lessons:by Myrtle Reid Williams, (116 pages perfect bound), ISBN 1-884778-12-7, $9.95 plus $1.50 P&H. This book contains twenty-three great Sunday school lessons. These lessons take from fifteen to twenty-five minutes to read and are sure to educate and inspire any Sunday school class. Send Check or money order for $10.45 made out to Fellowship Bible Class, C/O Old Mountain Press, 2542 S. Edgewater Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28303.

Reflections of the Four Winds by Esther (Sipes) Holcombe, (98 pg. perfect bound) ISBN 1-884778-58-5 $9.00 + $2.00 P&H.  Esther's poetry  projects a full range of emotions creating mental images in her easy-flowing poems and prose. She exhibits a continuous spectrum of nature's beauty forever transmitting the natural joys of life...as a child, motherhood, her faith and love.  Something for every phase of life. Ester Holcombe, 529 Grafton Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28301 Ph: (910) 488-7038.

Negotiating Physics And Other Poems From A Peaceable Kindom by David T. Manning (32 pg. saddle-stapled) ISBN 1-884778-59-3  $7.95 A collection of poems celebrating the lives of various "critters"  of the animal and plant kingdom as seen by award winning poet David T. Manning, 422 Knotts Valley Lane, Morrisville, NC 27560. E-mail dtmanning at mindspring.com

Poets Anonymous, by David T. Manning 53 page, saddle-stapled, ISBN 1-931575-00-2, $8.50 + $1.25 P&H. In “Poets Anonymous,” a self-help group of poetry-addicts shares confessions of old schoolyard scrapes, troublesome neighbors and  golf-partners returned from the dead. Recollections of college years, the working world and rural antics give rise to ironic commentary. To order send check or money order to David T. Manning, 422 Knotts Valley Lane, Cary, NC 27519 E-mail

Homecoming An Anthology by Writers Ink Guild Fayetteville, North Carolina (74 pg. perfect bound) ISBN $1-884778-62-3 $7.95 + $2.00 P&H. Writer's Ink Guild offers a collection of regional poets/writers in its 20 anniversary Homecoming Anthology.  Homecoming will surprise you with its collection of delightful diversity: from Bedbugs, and MGB sport cars, to a more serious side of human emotions, Homecomingflows! Mail check or money order to: Writers Ink Guild 3109, Phillies Circle Fayetteville, NC 28306. e-mail: Mwnitebird at aol.com

Pieces of the Civil War:  The Yankee, The Rebel, and The Lighter Sides.  by Bobby W. Brendell (363 pg. Perfect bound).  ISBN: 1-884778-65-8.  LOC:99-62326.  $15.25 plus $2.00   P & H plus (if sent to a NC address) 6% NC sales tax of $0.92.  (Total cost per copy: $18.17).   This book contains a detailed listing of Footnotes and Quotation Sources with an extensive Index.  It is an effort on the part of the author to present some aspects of the American Civil War from a viewpoint stated by Bruce Catton: "To tell the story of the Civil War, by itself, is not enough.  It is not sufficient to speak only of the military campaigns, but also of the things that happened behind the lines." To order: send check or money order to Bobby W. Brendell, 180 Caribou Lane, Carthage, NC 28327.  E-mail the author at brendell at ac.net

The Governor's Prisoner by Roy E. Young (192 pg. perfect bound). ISBN 1-884778-72-0 $12.95 plus $1.95 P&H. The Governor's Prisoner tells the story of an average man whose live ends, and begins, with the tragic death of his son.  Wadus Strickland goes from the classroom to the Johnston County jail, to Central Prison in Raleigh, and then to the Governor's Mansion.  He is aware of, but does not understand, the unseen power that possesses his soul and mind.  This cosmic force uses him to reshape the lives of many individuals and the political direction of the State of North Carolina  To order send check or money order to: Roy E. Young, 9244 Shady Forest, S.W., Calabash, N.C.  28467.

Inside My Head  By the Homeless Coalition of Fayetteville/ Cumberland County, North Carolina (90 pg. perfect bound) ISBN: 1884778-75-5, $10.00 (P&H included)  From the heart of the homeless community, poems and other writings that movingly illustrate the joy, despair, and humor of the homeless condition with insight and remarkable talent.  Feel good about doing a good thing.  Every purchase is tax-deductible.  Send check or money order to The Homeless Coalition, P.O. Box 2616, Fayetteville, NC 28302.

Songs of David, David Drexel 118 pages perfect bound, by David Drexel, $8.50 + $1.50 P&H. A wonderful collection of inspirational thoughts. Send check or money order to David Drexel, 590 Pee Dee Rd., Southern Pines, NC 28387.  Return to top. Contact us.

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