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Military Writers Society of America award: The China Factor

The Military Writers Society of America (MWSA) announced on September 27, 2025, that Timothy Trainerโ€™s third novel, The China Factor, received the Bronze Award in MWSAโ€™s Mystery, Thriller, Crime fiction category.

The China Factor

Ranked this year as high as #63 for Asian Literature amazon.com, his latest book comes on the heels of The China Connection, which received a 2024 Bronze Award from the MWSA in the same category.

About the book: The China Factor highlights economic friction between the United States and its economic adversaries as the driving force behind his stories. It takes readers from Washington, D.C., and Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), unfolding as the FBI thwarts the exchange of stolen information to a Chinese diplomat. Having stopped one attempt, the investigation targets the person providing the information that China had previously received.

L. Duncan Hartgraves

Lana Duncan-Hartgraves is a multifaceted spiritual guide, author, educator, artist, illustrator, Reiki Master, Herbalist, Hypnotist, gardener and Farm Owner dedicated to helping others awaken their inner wisdom.

A psychic medium and channeler, she communicates with Guides, Angels, and Pleiadians, offering insights that bridge the earthly and the cosmic. With a background in therapy and two masterโ€™s degrees, Lana brings a deep understanding of trauma-informed ancestral healing and spiritual growth.

Born and raised in Wisconsin with roots in a farm family, Lanaโ€™s upbringing instilled in her a strong connection to the land, natureโ€™s rhythms, and the wisdom of generations past. 

Lana currently lives on a small hobby farm in Wisconsin with her family, where she cares for her horses, chickens, dogs, and cats. She integrates her love for animals and nature with her spiritual practices, bringing balance and harmony to all aspects of her life.

With over 31 years of teaching experience, Lana has guided countless students, helping them expand their minds and embrace personal growth. Her ability to blend education with spirituality allows her to make complex metaphysical concepts accessible and practical.

Writing under the pen name L. Duncan Hartgraves, she has authored works spanning fiction, art, and dream exploration. As an accomplished artist and illustrator, she has brought stories to life through her creative works, blending visual and spiritual storytelling in unique and inspiring ways.

Lanaโ€™s mission is to guide others through their spiritual awakenings with love, authenticity, and wisdom, helping them connect with their higher selves and navigate their destiny paths.

Memoirs of an Accidental Psychic by L. Duncan Hartgraves

In this electrifying and transformative memoir, readers partake of an unforgettable journey into the mysterious world of psychic phenomena and spiritual awakenings.

What happens when the world you know shatters, and you suddenly find yourself receiving messages from beyond the grave, communicating with angels, and even hearing whispers from extraterrestrial beings? For Lana, a woman raised in the heart of traditional beliefs, this was the shocking reality she couldnโ€™t escape.

In this bold and riveting memoir, Lana recounts her unexpected journey from skepticism to full-fledged psychic medium. What starts as a series of eerie, inexplicable events quickly spirals into a life she never imaginedโ€”one filled with ghostly encounters, jaw-dropping messages from the otherside, and jaw-clenching moments when the unknown came knocking on her door.

From messages delivered by ancient guides to psychic predictions that became startlingly true, Lanaโ€™s experiences are both thrilling and deeply human. This book takes you on a wild ride through unexplained phenomena, and the revelations that unfold will make you question everything you thought you knew about the world around you.

Memoirs of an Accidental Psychic is more than just a recount of paranormal experiences. It is a story of profound personal transformation. Lanaโ€™s struggles to reconcile her spiritual gifts with a conventional upbringing, and her search for meaning in a world full of mystery, will resonate with anyone on their own quest for truth. If youโ€™ve ever wondered what lies beyond the physical world, or if youโ€™ve felt an inexplicable pull toward the spiritual realm, this book is your invitation to discover whatโ€™s out thereโ€”and whatโ€™s inside you. Prepare to be captivated, inspired, and left questioning the boundaries of reality itself.

Memoirs of an Accidental Psychic

In this electrifying and transformative memoir, readers partake of an unforgettable journey into the mysterious world of psychic phenomena and spiritual awakenings.

What happens when the world you know shatters, and you suddenly find yourself receiving messages from beyond the grave, communicating with angels, and even hearing whispers from extraterrestrial beings? For Lana, a woman raised in the heart of traditional beliefs, this was the shocking reality she couldnโ€™t escape.

In this bold and riveting memoir, Lana recounts her unexpected journey from skepticism to full-fledged psychic medium. What starts as a series of eerie, inexplicable events quickly spirals into a life she never imaginedโ€”one filled with ghostly encounters, jaw-dropping messages from the otherside, and jaw-clenching moments when the unknown came knocking on her door.

From messages delivered by ancient guides to psychic predictions that became startlingly true, Lanaโ€™s experiences are both thrilling and deeply human. This book takes you on a wild ride through unexplained phenomena, and the revelations that unfold will make you question everything you thought you knew about the world around you.

Memoirs of an Accidental Psychic is more than just a recount of paranormal experiences. It is a story of profound personal transformation. Lanaโ€™s struggles to reconcile her spiritual gifts with a conventional upbringing, and her search for meaning in a world full of mystery, will resonate with anyone on their own quest for truth. If youโ€™ve ever wondered what lies beyond the physical world, or if youโ€™ve felt an inexplicable pull toward the spiritual realm, this book is your invitation to discover whatโ€™s out thereโ€”and whatโ€™s inside you. Prepare to be captivated, inspired, and left questioning the boundaries of reality itself.

Lana Duncan-Hartgraves is a psychic medium, storyteller, and healer devoted to helping others find their path. She blends intuition, therapy, Reiki, and Qi Gong to guide spiritual seekers. She gives messages from Pleiadians, Angels and loved-ones, to create peace and healing. She does a myriad of things and dreams of a wellness centerโ€”all with a heart full of wisdom. Her purpose is to help others find theirs, more importantly, heal.

For more about Lana and her journey visit: 

www.enchantedskye.com

Donna Myer

Donna Myer was born and raised in the small town of Seneca, Illinois, along the Illinois River. She is a part of the now-diminishing baby-boomer generation, but as such, is grateful to have been part of a culture where mothers stayed home and raised their children, while the fathers were able to support their families with one paycheck. She attributes her love of learning, writing, and the arts to her parents of Italian, German, English, and French descent. While researching family ancestry, she discovered that Ann Dudley, the first female poet to be published in the United States, is among her direct ancestors. Now retired Donna has more time to write, paint, and draw which are her passions.

The New Neighbor A Change of Heart

On the edge of the woods that led to the great open field sat a small brown house. It was a nice enough place for any woodland creature to visit, but what made it special was the pergola. Ah, yes, the pergola! It was covered in lush, green vines and proved to be a wonderful place for the birds to rest.

Any of these feathered friends could perch upon the lattice hidden beneath the vines, but the little brown sparrows seemed to like it best. They shared it with the wrens, the finches, and many other visitors, too.

The pergola seemed almost like an aviary, but its residents were free to come and go as they pleased, while the curious woman in the house gladly watched from her kitchen window.

All seemed well on that warm, summer day with the sun shining brightly and the flowers showing off their vibrant colors. But then came a loud shriek. A furry, gray animal jumped out of the shadows and surprised everyone: a cat!


  • Publisher โ€ : โ€Žย Joshua Tree Publishing
  • Publication date โ€ : โ€Žย May 27, 2025
  • Language โ€ : โ€Žย English
  • Print length โ€ : โ€Žย 24 pages
  • ISBN-10 โ€ : โ€Žย 1956823719
  • ISBN-13 โ€ : โ€Žย 978-1956823714
  • Item Weight โ€ : โ€Žย 3.68 ounces
  • Dimensions โ€ : โ€Žย 8 x 0.06 x 10 inches

The New Neighbor A Change of Heart

On the edge of the woods that led to the great open field sat a small brown house. It was a nice enough place for any woodland creature to visit, but what made it special was the pergola. Ah, yes, the pergola! It was covered in lush, green vines and proved to be a wonderful place for the birds to rest.

Any of these feathered friends could perch upon the lattice hidden beneath the vines, but the little brown sparrows seemed to like it best. They shared it with the wrens, the finches, and many other visitors, too.

The pergola seemed almost like an aviary, but its residents were free to come and go as they pleased, while the curious woman in the house gladly watched from her kitchen window.

All seemed well on that warm, summer day with the sun shining brightly and the flowers showing off their vibrant colors. But then came a loud shriek. A furry, gray animal jumped out of the shadows and surprised everyone: a cat!

Donna Myer was born and raised in the small town of Seneca, Illinois, along the Illinois River. She is a part of the now-diminishing baby-boomer generation, but as such, is grateful to have been part of a culture where mothers stayed home and raised their children, while the fathers were able to support their families with one paycheck. She attributes her love of learning, writing, and the arts to her parents of Italian, German, English, and French descent. While researching family ancestry, she discovered that Ann Dudley, the first female poet to be published in the United States, is among her direct ancestors. Now retired Donna has more time to write, paint, and draw which are her passions.


  • Publisher โ€ : โ€Ž Joshua Tree Publishing
  • Publication date โ€ : โ€Ž May 27, 2025
  • Language โ€ : โ€Ž English
  • Print length โ€ : โ€Ž 24 pages
  • ISBN-10 โ€ : โ€Ž 1956823719
  • ISBN-13 โ€ : โ€Ž 978-1956823714
  • Item Weight โ€ : โ€Ž 3.68 ounces
  • Dimensions โ€ : โ€Ž 8 x 0.06 x 10 inches

Calvary Chapel “Rejuvenate Your Spirit” March 22

Becky Cortesi-Caruso was invited to “Rejuvenate Your Spirit” at the Calvary Church to attend a grief retreat and sell her book.

The free event is on March 22nd from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Calvary Church, 1375 State Street, Lemont, IL 60439. The event includes a continental breakfast, lunch, speakers, and breakout groups. the event is sponsored by Our Journey of Hope.

The China Factor

In the spring of 2005, the FBI foils a government employeeโ€™s attempt to provide confidential information to the Chinese. As the FBI struggles to understand why the information is valuable, its investigation entangles Capitol Hill staffer Kellie Liang and jeopardizes her nomination to a State Department position. Under scrutiny, Kellie thrusts herself into the FBI investigation. Seeking a voice of reason, Kellie reaches out to Aaron Foster only to learn that he is vacationing in Vietnam with his uncle, a war veteran. Surprisingly, Aaron believes he has found a Chinese corporate connection to the information theft, and from two sides of the world, Kellie and Aaron work to thwart Chinaโ€™s efforts and save Kellieโ€™s nomination.

Timothy Trainer, an attorney, worked in multiple federal government agencies and in the private sector. His non-traditional legal career included significant time focused on international trade issues. His work required extensive travel around the world, including dozens of trips to the Asia-Pacific region. His experiences led him to co-author a legal treatise for fifteen years, penning the novels,ย The China Connectionย andย Pendulum Over the Pacific, and authoring a non-fiction bookย The Fortunate Son: Top, Through the Eyes of Others, about men who served in Vietnam with his father.

For more information,
visit
timothytrainer.com


Book details

  • Publisher โ€ : โ€Žย Joshua Tree Publishing
  • Publication date โ€ : โ€Žย December 12, 2024
  • Language โ€ : โ€Žย English
  • Print length โ€ : โ€Žย 328 pages
  • ISBN-10 โ€ : โ€Žย 1956823662
  • ISBN-13 โ€ : โ€Žย 978-1956823660
  • Item Weight โ€ : โ€Žย 1.06 pounds
  • Dimensions โ€ : โ€Žย 6 x 0.83 x 9 inches

JK Miller

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JK Miller is the pen name of Karen Miller, a wife, mother, and retired teacher who has always loved books and children.ย  During the pandemic, Karen began writing for a local paper, Southland Voice. This allowed Karen to improve her writing skills. After moving to the Chicago area in 2018, Karen found an old copy of a story she had written in 1982. With the boost of confidence that writing for Southland Voice gave her, Karen decided it was time to publish her story.

Firefly A Love Story

Firefly, A Story about Love is a heartwarming book that shows kindness often involves small acts and sometimes personal sacrifice. Firefly shows how one can overcome their desires and do what is best for another living creature. The author was inspired to write the book after watching her young daughter, Katharine, putting pill bugs in bottles, their new home. Beary is the toy of her son, Ty, who named the bear and insisted on its spelling. Elise is named after her granddaughter.

The illustrations were drawn by Karen who wanted her debut book to also entertain its readers after remembering the fun her third grade class had after checking out books from the school library. Together, the story and its illustrations help readers, young or old, to value those around them and do what is best for them.

After all, isnโ€™t that what love is all about?

Firefly A Love Story

Firefly, A Story about Love is a heartwarming book that shows kindness often involves small acts and sometimes personal sacrifice. Firefly shows how one can overcome their desires and do what is best for another living creature. The author was inspired to write the book after watching her young daughter, Katharine, putting pill bugs in bottles, their new home. Beary is the toy of her son, Ty, who named the bear and insisted on its spelling. Elise is named after her granddaughter.

The illustrations were drawn by Karen who wanted her debut book to also entertain its readers after remembering the fun her third grade class had after checking out books from the school library. Together, the story and its illustrations help readers, young or old, to value those around them and do what is best for them.

After all, isnโ€™t that what love is all about?

JK Miller is the pen name of Karen Miller, a wife, mother, and retired teacher who has always loved books and children.  During the pandemic, Karen began writing for a local paper, Southland Voice. This allowed Karen to improve her writing skills. After moving to the Chicago area in 2018, Karen found an old copy of a story she had written in 1982. With the boost of confidence that writing for Southland Voice gave her, Karen decided it was time to publish her story.


  • Publisher โ€ : โ€Žย Joshua Tree Publishing
  • Publication date โ€ : โ€Žย December 12, 2024
  • Language โ€ : โ€Žย English
  • Print length โ€ : โ€Žย 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 โ€ : โ€Žย 1956823670
  • ISBN-13 โ€ : โ€Žย 978-1956823677
  • Item Weight โ€ : โ€Žย 3.84 ounces
  • Reading age โ€ : โ€Žย 5 – 12 years
  • Dimensions โ€ : โ€Žย 8 x 0.08 x 10 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank:
    • Children’s Classics
    • Children’s Literature (Books)