Pop Culture and Chrome Meet Asphalt and Art

by Mike Marino

The Roadhead Chronicles goes from the Cold War Fifties Pop Culture of classic cars and rock n' roll to the spaced out Spare Change Sixties of Vietnam and Hells Angels. Not the usual look at the era, instead It's written by someone who lived it and spent a life of being on the road from his beach bum days in Honolulu to the glitz and dangers of the Sunset Strip in LA, and his purple hazed and double dazed days in North Beach and the Haight Ashbury in San Francisco. The Roadhead Chronicles also looks at the history of Route 66, Roadside Neon Culture and old diners and dives!

Mike Marino writes in an offbeat and irreverant style with a beat and a cadence that is all his own. His writing style has been compared to John Dos Passos, John Steinbeck and Terry Southern and one reviewer likened him to Frederick Lewis Allen on acid! Readers and critics call the book "wickedly wonderful", "delightfully weird" and "automotively sexy."!!!

Fifties & Sixties Pop Culture Dumpster Diving

The Boomer Years at it's finest, written by someone who lived it.  Mike Marino is a friend and member of Fifty Is Nifty!!!

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FROM FIFTY IS NIFTY SPECIAL FRIEND AND MEMBER, EVA PASCO...

Underlying Notes

by Eva Pasco

Readers clamoring for a novel with depth, discover Underlying Notes by Eva Pasco, a Romance/Women's Fiction Novel.

 "Our boomer roots mired in the sixties-- groovy, upbeat, adventurous and redolent with a few "patchouli" moments."

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Underlying Notes

 

WHATEVER!  A Baby Boomer's Journey Into Middle Age

by Beverly Mahone

 

 

Give your friend (or  the yourself), the gift of laughter and inspiration with a copy of Whatever! A Baby Boomer’s Journey Into Middle Age.   The author, Beverly Mahone, writes candidly about issues including weight gain and menopause, dating after the age of 40 and leaving Corporate America at midlife. You’ll discover you’re not alone in your own Whatever! journey.

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From my newest friend and inspiration, Debra Shiveley Welch ~ 

Son of My Soul - The Adoption of Christopher..... 

 

 

A Review By Shirley Johnson, Senior Reviewer, MidWest Book Review 2007
I believe it is true that God anoints the pen of some writers to bring forth words from their heart to those with a specific need. In my opinion, author Debra Shiveley Welch, has the anointing of the Lord upon her words in her newest work, "Son of My Soul – The Adoption of Christopher,” as she tells the story of her adoption of her beloved son, Christopher, and the foreshadowing of her life's cycle that would bring her to that moment in time. Within the pages of this book our author bares her soul as she reveals her life story, one of rejection, abuse and remorse, and takes us on her journey to healing, redemption and fulfillment of a promise made so long ago. Much of the tales of her youth were heart wrenching, and the courage of this woman was evident even at the most tender age. You will be amazed and deeply moved. Undergoing rejection, not only from mother, father, step-grandmother and other family members, our author forged through two broken marriages, and as you read, you hope upon hope that somewhere happiness awaits this hurting soul. Strengthened by her faith in God, slowly she is led towards the destiny He has placed upon her life; and moves forward with trust and belief that that destiny will be fulfilled. Remarkable!
We travel along as Debra again marries, and she and her loving husband are entrusted with a baby boy, shortly before the chance may have been gone forever. A child with problems that many would find too unbearable to undertake, Mrs. Welch embraced immediately the child of her heart. This couple of faith and love moved forward into a future that they knew at best would be a challenge, but they never let that dictate their decision concerning making Christopher their own.
My heart broke time and time again as situations were told of countless operations, near death experiences, and learning problems encountered by their Christopher, but I rejoiced at the determination, faith and fortitude of this couple and the victorious outcome of this loving family. We all have challenges in our lives and dreams that we want to see fulfilled, but do we have the courage to never let them go? In this read you will see the courage of one woman who overcame deep hurts, extended forgiveness, found her destiny child, and gave freely and gladly to him unconditional love, and a chance at a wonderful life. Her story and Christopher's is one you will treasure and remember in your heart for a long time to come...One that will bring a tear and a smile. A story of horror, pain, and rejection that is replaced with courage, hope, faith, love and victory. This is a book every adoptive parent should read, and every person who has a child of their heart, for in this read you will find the true meaning of love. Well done Mrs. Welch!

A Master Storyteller
"Debra Shiveley Welch is a master storyteller. I find her writing to be very much on the order of what is considered, in old terms, a true storyteller, one that takes the nucleus and expands it to take on all the senses -- I can see what she sees, hear what she hears, smell and taste what she smells and tastes. Most importantly, though, I feel what she feels." Linda J. Alexander - Books for the Thinking Reader: http://www.lindajalexander.net , http://www.authorsden.com/lindajalexander

An Incredible Trip Down Memory Lane
It begins with an incredible trip down memory lane, encompassing a history of generations, presented as the mother's gift to the child she has yet to know.
Debra's prose sent her message clear and concise, while she managed to weave her words like a fairytale. In a sense, that's what this beautiful book is, a story of sorrow, and triumphs, with the most incredible 'happy ending.”
This woman's words never waived from the harsh realities, giving us a real insight to where she once was without us losing track of where she was heading! This book is a real testament to her life, and a beautiful gift for the boy who would become her son.
I cried for her past, but rejoiced as she let it go. Debra's life truly began from the moment Chris entered her world.
A stunning account from one mother and a book no home should be without! Look forward to reading more from both mother AND son!
God Bless
Debbie Stevens

A Note From the Publisher
It would be easy to accept this book as ‘another adoption story’ that is until you read it. From the first words the reader is caught up in the account, enthralled by not just the tale but the telling of it. I am completely blown away by Ms. Shiveley Welch’s talent. It is an honor to share the journey to, love, her decision, her new and wonderful child and most of all her earnest desire and steadfast belief that everything would come to pass. By the end of the book I was reflective and replete and through my grateful tears I thank her for sharing.
Ruth M Thompson
Editor in Chief
Saga Books

 

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About the Author

Best Seller Author, Debra Shiveley Welch was born in Columbus, Ohio and has lived in the Greater Columbus area all of her life. She now resides in Central Ohio with her husband, Mark, and their adopted son, Christopher, also a published author.

Debra's fairytale in real life is available here at Amazon...

 

 

 

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