Suzan Meredith
The Silence of Mercy Bleu is a 63,000 word novel depicting a young, HIV positive, pregnant woman’s struggles with escaping an abusive relationship to return home and find all is not as she expected it to be…
Mercy was rightly named. She would require all the mercy God had to offer to beat the odds. She was born a twin to a mother with AIDS and a father who was a preacher in a small town in Illinois. He sister died first at 6 years old, then her mom a little later on. Medically transmitted AIDS was much less common than sexually in the early 80s. The guilt of being the only survivor ripped her world apart, even with a dad who loved her more than his next breath. When word gets out in high school, Mercy flees to NYC and immediately into an abusive relationship with a drug addict. A few years later, she finds herself pregnant and facing an abortion. Unable to kill who God has entrusted her to love and protect, she heads home. Her quest for forgiveness, a healthy baby, a new life, and the true love she thought she could never have will make you so grateful for your own health, family, and…safety.
Thank you, Suzan, for allowing us to experience this woman’s trials and triumphs. Welcome to the Sullivan Maxx family of authors!
Diana Bealfortez
Australian author, Diana Belafortez’s novel, Angel of the Waters, is the story of a woman who was raped by her parish priest when she was 6 years old and is confronting all her fears and the past in order to have closure and a new life free from the bondage of guilt and shame.
So many children go through this alone, afraid to tell a soul; having it affect them on every level their whole lives. Having Angel of the Waters as an inspiration would help them so very much to have the courage to open up and possibly help someone else. If this book prevents one molestation or assists in the conviction of one pervert, it would be worth the printing paper and ink.
God bless you for bringing light into the darkness.
Have you ever felt the hand of God holding you? Have you sensed the eyes of God watching you? How about the ears of the Lord listening to you or the nostrils of the Lord venting steam? It may not be natural for us to think of God’s anatomy, but it was for the biblical writers.
Divine Anatomy is a study of the Bible’s references to the body parts of God. Because divine anatomical language is frequently used in Scripture it is easily taken for granted. Such language, however, plays an important role in helping human beings to relate with God. From the face of God to the feet of God, Divine Anatomy shows the biblical significance of each body part. In the process, readers are introduced to the content of Scripture. And since Jesus is the primary content of Scripture, each body part is examined in relation to him.
Throughout the study, readers are confronted with interpretive challenges. For example, should the references to God’s face be interpreted literally or metaphorically? And on what basis, do we make such interpretive choices? While explanations are given for interpretive conundrums, the ultimate question: Does God really have a body? is not directly addressed until the final chapter. In that chapter, insights from Augustine and John Calvin are considered.
Divine Anatomy uses the biblical references to God’s body to introduce the content and interpretation of Scripture. The goal throughout is to highlight Jesus Christ and inspire readers to worship the God of the Bible.
We are so happy to be able to bring Les on board. It is all about being the Hands and Feet of Jesus!
KD McCrite has been offered a contract with Thomas Nelson for her series Rough Creek Road. This is the life and times of April Grace Riley who is half Pippy Longstocking and half Juni B. Jones. You fall in love with her character from the first paragraph.
Having lived on Rough Creek Road all her life, just like the former two generations, she knows everyone and what is happening all the time. Then up drive the St. James’ in their fancy-smancy black town car and commence to rock her little part of the world. They have no idea who they are dealing with. April Grace is one packs one powerful punch for an eleven year old.
Watch out! April Grace is on the job…
We are SO very happy for you KD!
Micah Linton has resurrected the spirit of childhood imagination and helps clean the whole universe in Derby and Darcy – Recycled Dreams, an illustrated children’s book portraying two brothers visiting their aunt who discover all kinds of “trash” on the beach. Using their imaginations, they set out to explore the deepest parts of the ocean, pulverize discarded satellites, and help a scientist in his laboratory.
His theme is to recycle and reuse with a child-like enthusiasm.
A California native, Linton spends most days in his travel themed art studio. Winning a Moonbeam Silver Medal and Dr. Toys Best 100 Products for his children’s book and plush toy, The Weebeasts, has inspired Micah to devote his career to the creation of children’s books. As the author and illustrator, he is willing to work with editors to make this the first of many Derby and Darcy adventure books to become a classic.
Have you ever wondered why the Jews have been persecuted for millennium or what they had to do to survive? In Malcolm Barber’s novel Treasure Quest of the Third Reich, he delves into the “blood money” scenario that is ever so believable.
Set in the last days of WWII, Paul von Hauser, a German naval officer, has stumbled upon information of major importance; so vital to the Nazi Regime that he is given carte blanch orders from Goring, Himmler, and Hitler himself. His leads take him to Ireland, Turkey, Italy, and Portugal …and eventually to the cache.
Does Hitler get his share before his demise? Is it what they all thought it would be? How does it affect the war itself?
You will have to wait for it to come out to find out! Well done, Malcolm!
Edward Layton has written switch-back novel that takes you on the wildest ride ever. Insanity gives you a glimpse of how demented a man’s mind can be and still consider himself a spiritual leader of the community.
Charlie is a Vietnam Vet who has done well financially and just wants to paint and be an active member of his church. Then he gets angry at his “friend” and tells him to drive his truck off a cliff, (and he does), he starts seeing a Clown in the strangest places, and fellow parishioners are found impaled with an ice pick through their front door peepholes. His military and gut instincts kick in to investigate since this small Colorado town is not prepared to battle forces from beyond, and some that are much too close.
You will not want to put this one down. Charlie is my new hero!
HELL ON MAIN STREET is finally going to hit the shelves. This nonfiction cold case from 1928 will make the hairs on your arms stand up. A dance hall full of young and old explodes Friday, April 13, 1928. Many have speculated but not until now has anyone done such an extensive and honorable job of researching and documenting the movements of each person involved and what happened to them.
We are so hoping that by having this published someone will come forth with more information on the hit men that will exonerate the Wiser family name or prove that it was geological and save the town from another catastrophic disaster which will also free the Wiser family.
Either way, we are so pleased to announce that The History Press will be publishing HELL ON MAIN STREET!
Buzz Bernard has signed with BelleBooks for his first novel, EYEWALL, one book that has me calling Buzz for the weather. This is a CAT 5 hurricane that hits St. Simons Island, Georgia. Yeh, right where I live. I went out and bought two more cat carriers and told Buzz he better give me days to get out. I don’t watch TV. 
From the first paragraph it takes you in time sequence from early Sunday morning Labor Day weekend till it passes . Everyone thinks it is headed for Hilton Head Island, South Carolina; everyone but one meteorologist who no one takes seriously.
Just when you have paid $1500 for a weekend at the beach…
This is so good! We are so happy for you Buzz!
It has finally happened! The ink is dry! Reavis Wortham is officially a Poison Pen Press Author!!! Center Springs, Texas is on its way to the top and its sister city and novel, Paris, Texas won’t be far behind.
Praise be to God! Reavis has made it!
