I’m a fan of…<\/h2>\n\n- family<\/li>\n
- being outside (especially in the mountains or on a lake)<\/li>\n
- Labradors<\/li>\n
- books<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
I earn a living by day as a Java programmer\/manager (similar to a player\/coach) and at night I put on a cape, hunch over my laptop and write and publish.\u00a0 Over the years I’ve written a number of books in 3 different genres: Non-Fiction for Adults<\/a>, Children’s Stories<\/a> and Bilingual Story Audiobooks<\/a>. Here are the highlights.<\/a><\/p>\nNon-Fiction for Adults<\/span><\/h1>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.unemploymentville.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/OOW2MM.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nMy most recent book, Out-of-Work to Making Money, 21 Comeback Stories Every Job Hunter Should Hear<\/em><\/a> shares strategies and compelling true stories from people in all walks of life who worked their way from jobless to financially secure.\u00a0 To look inside, go to Amazon.<\/a>\u00a0 It’s newly-released as an audiobook with a full-cast production. Go to Audible<\/a> to hear the excerpt.<\/p>\nMany people feel that with unemployment rates at record lows, no one should have a problem getting a job, but that’s not the reality.\u00a0 Every day people lose their job, some from big corporate layoffs, some from a personal crisis or need to move.\u00a0 If you’re underemployed or unemployed and struggling, this book’s for you.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nQuotes for Achievement: Quotations, Stories and Advice from Great Achievers in Sports, Politics, Business and Life<\/em><\/a> – Quotes for Achievement includes advice from Nobel Prize winners, Presidents, First Ladies, several millionaires, inventors, prizefighters, film makers, military heros, civil rights heros, Olympic champions and a few folks you may never have heard of before.<\/p>\nAlso available on Amazon<\/a> and Audible<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.unemploymentville.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/EverythingClaudeHopkins.jpg\")
<\/a><\/h2>\nEverything You Need to Know from Claude Hopkins’ Scientific Advertising: A Modernization of the Marketing Masterpiece for Today’s Savvy Entrepreneurs<\/a> – <\/em>Whether you are trying to get a job or land a gig, write a blog post, or a sales page, you need to get people’s attention. You need to get people excited about what you offer – so excited they take action!\u00a0 Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nChildren’s Books<\/h1>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThe Day I Met Dr. Seuss<\/a> – a historical fiction book for kids of all ages, written in rhyme.<\/p>\nHave you ever read a Dr. Seuss book and wondered, “How’d he think THAT up?”<\/p>\n
The Day I Met Dr. Seuss<\/em><\/a> tells the rhyming tale of Annie G. Magee, a young girl who wants to meet Dr. Seuss and find out what makes him so unique. Not content to simply write to Dr. Seuss, Annie travels to his house, summons her courage and knocks upon the door. Dr. Seuss is not at home, but Annie isn’t\u2026. (Read more)<\/a><\/p>\nNote:<\/strong> This book has 104 reviews for a 4.6 out of 5 star rating (at time of posting).\u00a0 I\u2019m pretty proud of that. Maybe Dr. Seuss fans are more inclined to write reviews than the average reader?<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nPoster Girl<\/em> (Friends Along the Way Series, Mom’s Choice Award Recipient)<\/a> – Paula wants to win the third-grade science poster contest more than anything. There’s just one problem – and her name is Cynthia Lyden. Also known as Little Miss Perfect. Cynthia, a girl with a different hair scrunchie for every outfit. Cynthia, who handwrites whole pages without a single cross-out. Cynthia, who framed her poster and brought it in a day early. All Paula wants is… (Read more)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>Smelly Ellie, Second Place Sister<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nThe second book in Friends Along the Way Series.\u00a0 A chapter book story about the frustration of being a younger sister.<\/p>\n
Ellie\u2019s sister, Sara, was eleven months older than Ellie. Those eleven months meant that Sara always did things first and got things first. Sara went to school first. Sara learned to read first. Sara got new clothes. Ellie got Sara\u2019s clothes from last year.<\/p>\n
When Ellie hears about auditions for the school play she can\u2019t help but want the lead. She\u2019s been wanting to take the lead in something her whole life. But can she?<\/p>\n
Younger siblings everywhere will relate to Ellie\u2019s desire to be first at something and her frustration when she is told, \u201cBe patient. Your turn will come.\u201d<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Mattie Monster Is Not Tired<\/em><\/a><\/p>\nMattie Monster is NOT tired. Yes, it\u2019s bedtime, but what\u2019s a little monster to do if he isn\u2019t sleepy? Mattie follows every request his mother makes while still not doing what she truly wants and going to sleep.<\/p>\n
Anyone who\u2019s ever been part of the parent-child struggle of bedtime will smile at this playful battle of wills.<\/p>\n
Enjoy the 99 cent Kindle version now<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nNo-Work Spanish for Learning Spanish<\/h1>\n
No-Work Spanish audiobooks are stories read with each sentence said first in English, then in Spanish. At the end of each chapter, the chapter is repeated entirely in Spanish.\u00a0 No-Work Spanish audiobooks eliminate two of the most common issues with learning a new language – boredom and lack of time.\u00a0 Play No-Work Spanish audiobooks while you drive, walk the dog or make dinner and you’ll get new Spanish words, accurate Spanish pronunciation and some entertainment to boot.\u00a0 Click on cover image to see details of each story.\u00a0 Available wherever audiobooks are sold (Amazon, iTunes).<\/p>\n
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I earn a living by day as a Java programmer\/manager (similar to a player\/coach) and at night I put on a cape, hunch over my laptop and write and publish.\u00a0 Over the years I’ve written a number of books in 3 different genres: Non-Fiction for Adults<\/a>, Children’s Stories<\/a> and Bilingual Story Audiobooks<\/a>. Here are the highlights.<\/a><\/p>\n My most recent book, Out-of-Work to Making Money, 21 Comeback Stories Every Job Hunter Should Hear<\/em><\/a> shares strategies and compelling true stories from people in all walks of life who worked their way from jobless to financially secure.\u00a0 To look inside, go to Amazon.<\/a>\u00a0 It’s newly-released as an audiobook with a full-cast production. Go to Audible<\/a> to hear the excerpt.<\/p>\n Many people feel that with unemployment rates at record lows, no one should have a problem getting a job, but that’s not the reality.\u00a0 Every day people lose their job, some from big corporate layoffs, some from a personal crisis or need to move.\u00a0 If you’re underemployed or unemployed and struggling, this book’s for you.<\/p>\n Quotes for Achievement: Quotations, Stories and Advice from Great Achievers in Sports, Politics, Business and Life<\/em><\/a> – Quotes for Achievement includes advice from Nobel Prize winners, Presidents, First Ladies, several millionaires, inventors, prizefighters, film makers, military heros, civil rights heros, Olympic champions and a few folks you may never have heard of before.<\/p>\n Also available on Amazon<\/a> and Audible<\/a>.<\/p>\n Everything You Need to Know from Claude Hopkins’ Scientific Advertising: A Modernization of the Marketing Masterpiece for Today’s Savvy Entrepreneurs<\/a> – <\/em>Whether you are trying to get a job or land a gig, write a blog post, or a sales page, you need to get people’s attention. You need to get people excited about what you offer – so excited they take action!\u00a0 Learn more…<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The Day I Met Dr. Seuss<\/a> – a historical fiction book for kids of all ages, written in rhyme.<\/p>\n Have you ever read a Dr. Seuss book and wondered, “How’d he think THAT up?”<\/p>\n The Day I Met Dr. Seuss<\/em><\/a> tells the rhyming tale of Annie G. Magee, a young girl who wants to meet Dr. Seuss and find out what makes him so unique. Not content to simply write to Dr. Seuss, Annie travels to his house, summons her courage and knocks upon the door. Dr. Seuss is not at home, but Annie isn’t\u2026. (Read more)<\/a><\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> This book has 104 reviews for a 4.6 out of 5 star rating (at time of posting).\u00a0 I\u2019m pretty proud of that. Maybe Dr. Seuss fans are more inclined to write reviews than the average reader?<\/p>\n Poster Girl<\/em> (Friends Along the Way Series, Mom’s Choice Award Recipient)<\/a> – Paula wants to win the third-grade science poster contest more than anything. There’s just one problem – and her name is Cynthia Lyden. Also known as Little Miss Perfect. Cynthia, a girl with a different hair scrunchie for every outfit. Cynthia, who handwrites whole pages without a single cross-out. Cynthia, who framed her poster and brought it in a day early. All Paula wants is… (Read more)<\/a><\/p>\n The second book in Friends Along the Way Series.\u00a0 A chapter book story about the frustration of being a younger sister.<\/p>\n Ellie\u2019s sister, Sara, was eleven months older than Ellie. Those eleven months meant that Sara always did things first and got things first. Sara went to school first. Sara learned to read first. Sara got new clothes. Ellie got Sara\u2019s clothes from last year.<\/p>\n When Ellie hears about auditions for the school play she can\u2019t help but want the lead. She\u2019s been wanting to take the lead in something her whole life. But can she?<\/p>\n Younger siblings everywhere will relate to Ellie\u2019s desire to be first at something and her frustration when she is told, \u201cBe patient. Your turn will come.\u201d<\/p>\n Mattie Monster is NOT tired. Yes, it\u2019s bedtime, but what\u2019s a little monster to do if he isn\u2019t sleepy? Mattie follows every request his mother makes while still not doing what she truly wants and going to sleep.<\/p>\n Anyone who\u2019s ever been part of the parent-child struggle of bedtime will smile at this playful battle of wills.<\/p>\n Enjoy the 99 cent Kindle version now<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n No-Work Spanish audiobooks are stories read with each sentence said first in English, then in Spanish. At the end of each chapter, the chapter is repeated entirely in Spanish.\u00a0 No-Work Spanish audiobooks eliminate two of the most common issues with learning a new language – boredom and lack of time.\u00a0 Play No-Work Spanish audiobooks while you drive, walk the dog or make dinner and you’ll get new Spanish words, accurate Spanish pronunciation and some entertainment to boot.\u00a0 Click on cover image to see details of each story.\u00a0 Available wherever audiobooks are sold (Amazon, iTunes).<\/p>\nNon-Fiction for Adults<\/span><\/h1>\n
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<\/a>Smelly Ellie, Second Place Sister<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/a>Mattie Monster Is Not Tired<\/em><\/a><\/p>\nNo-Work Spanish for Learning Spanish<\/h1>\n
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