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  • When Strength Becomes Duty

    By Aileen Erin 450 pages In book 3 of Aileen Erin’s Aunare’s book series “On Mission,” we catch up with Ami. She is learning the rules of a world she never asked to enter. In “On Mission, we learn that this phase is over. We enter her new phase; survival… Listen ⇢

    When Strength Becomes Duty

  • From Earth to Sel’Ani: A Sci-Fi Tale of Conflict

    Aileen Erin’s sequel to “Off Planet” and book 2 of the 4-book series continues on. 498 pages In the second book of this series, we pick up on directly after the events of the previous book “Off Planet,” and we find Amihanna di Aetes (formerly Maite Martinez) has made it… Listen ⇢

    From Earth to Sel’Ani: A Sci-Fi Tale of Conflict

  • Run, Hide, Fight: Off Planet by Aileen Erin

    405 Pages  In Ms. Erin’s book, we meet Maite Martinez, a young woman who is hiding on a polluted, corporate- run earth, who is secretly half human and half Aunare, an alien species that Earth’s major corporation Space Tech views as a major threat to the planet. When a touchy-feely… Listen ⇢

    Run, Hide, Fight: Off Planet by Aileen Erin

  • Truth vs. Credibility: A Forensic Scientist’s Struggle

      Our story revolves around Dr. Claudia O’Sheil, a forensic scientist preparing to give a public lecture on a murder case she helped solve years ago.  The murder case, known to the public as the “Chester Terrace murder,” resulted in the conviction of a young man largely based on Claudia’s… Listen ⇢

    Truth vs. Credibility: A Forensic Scientist’s Struggle

  • Exploring Poverty in the Great Depression: The Lester Family’s Struggles

    Our story takes place during the Great Depression. The genre of the author’s story is a mix of Southern Gothic and social realism. The focus is the effects of extreme poverty, moral decay, survival, and exploitation. Its tone is grotesque, disturbing, and bleak.  The story revolves around the Lester family.… Listen ⇢

    Exploring Poverty in the Great Depression: The Lester Family’s Struggles

  • Frank Lightning: Anti-Hero of a Lawless World

    In Mr. Roundtree’s story, we learn how violence, reputation, and legends can take shape in a lawless world. The author’s story is set in post-Civil War Texas. Its anti-hero is Frank Lightning, a mysterious figure who moves throughout the landscape, leaving destruction and horror in his path. The story begins… Listen ⇢

    Frank Lightning: Anti-Hero of a Lawless World

  • The Barrister Building: A small piece of cinema history

    The Barrister Building in Phoenix, originally opened in 1915 as the Jefferson Hotel, was the tallest building in Arizona at the time and a celebrated local landmark. Its rooftop garden and modern architecture were widely admired. The building gained nationwide recognition for its cameo in the opening sequence of Alfred… Listen ⇢

    The Barrister Building: A small piece of cinema history

  • The Westward Ho: Once the tallest building in Phoenix

    I was in Phoenix doing some photography and was taking some shots of buildings. I was unaware that this building was the tallest in Arizona. I figured a little research on it would be fun. Here is what I found. The Westward was built in 1927-28 and opened on December… Listen ⇢

    The Westward Ho: Once the tallest building in Phoenix

  • Our RV Journey: Tips for New Owners

    This summer, we purchased an RV. We had always been interested in owning one to use for travel. When we went to an RV show at State Farm Stadium earlier this year, we knew that we wanted one for sure. We researched, inspected, and found one that met our needs.… Listen ⇢

    Our RV Journey: Tips for New Owners