Saturday, August 27, 2016

A Guest Post by Multi-Published Author Tierney James...


      Hello! Hello! And Hello! How are you all doing today? I'm back and hope everyone is doing well and happy! It’s so great to be with all of you again. Welcome back to my writing blog page where I try to share whatever I think may interest you. Of course, by now you all know how very much I love promoting other authors. Today I welcome back a fellow writer, but instead of the staid, standard interview, I’ve asked my guest to write a blog post. After all, aside from an interview, the best way to get to know an author is through their writing. And without further ado, let’s welcome back Multi-published author Tierney James, as she discusses writing and her latest book, Dance of the Devil’s Trill, which was released on July 14, 2016 from Black Opal Books.
                                                 Author Tierney James

     As you may remember from her last visit here in June, Tierney has been in education for over thirty years. She recently stopped teaching World Geography for a nearby college to pursue her writing career. Creating a workshop for beginning writers, speaking at schools and serving as an officer in the writing group Sleuths’ Ink, are some of the work she does when not writing. With the creation of Winds of Deception, Tierney is working with one of the crew members of USS Liberty in hopes of obtaining the Medal of Honor for him. She is also working with Mission K9 Rescue to create a children’s book about four-footed soldiers that save lives.

     Besides serving as a Solar System Ambassador for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab and attending Space Camp for Educators, Tierney has traveled across the world. From the Great Wall of China to floating the Okavango Delta of Botswana, Africa, she ties her unique experiences into other writing projects such as the action thriller, An Unlikely Hero, the first in the Enigma Series. Winds of Deception is the second in that series. Living on a Native American reservation and in a mining town for many years fuels the kind of characters she never tires of creating.

     Besides teaching and writing, Tierney enjoys family, gardening, reading and music. Other pursuits involve learning Hebrew in hopes of incorporating the knowledge in a future Enigma Series. She likes to research and sometimes that has involved learning new skills, such as being certified with various weapons.

     She has settled in the beautiful Ozarks, but there’s never a dull moment in Tierney’s life. And that is just the way she likes it. "Life is an adventure! Embrace it," is her motto. You can find her on Facebook as Tierney James. Her website is http://www.tierneyjames.com    

     Welcome Tierney! Thanks so much for joining us here again. My goodness, lady, you are quite the prolific writer. You put so many of us to shame, but you also inspire. I know that you’ve inspired me and I thank you for it. So enough with me. Tierney, the floor, or my blog is now all yours.  Lead on, Tierney, and please tell us about your latest release. Everything you wish to tell us in your own words…..                                           

     Here’s the BLURB for Dance of The Devil’s Trill:

Catharina Spokane attempts to care for her ex-Marine brother who suffers from PTSD after returning home from war. No amount of pleading can convince him to stay off the streets among the other homeless vets. Between starting a new coffee business in a luxury hotel and dodging the insufferable owner, Damien Cruz, she volunteers at a soup kitchen for the undesirables of the city. When a stranger arrives to listen as she plays the violin for the forgotten, Catharina learns he is the one they call the Watcher. His mission is to protect the unfortunate souls of the street and the priest who guides them. Catharina finds herself drawn into a conspiracy of greed contrived by the city’s mayor and a dangerous love forbidden by God. The price forces her to choose between good and evil in a desperate act to save those she has endangered.

 


But how did Dance of the Devil’s Trill Come About?

     An excellent question: Meet me in St. Louis – An Angel’s Inspiration

People continue to ask me, “Where do you get your stories?” It’s sometimes difficult to imagine your characters in the appropriate setting. My latest imaginary character spends his time hiding in the beautiful Union Station in St. Louis. Here an avenging angel helps the homeless and veterans with PTSD. He shouldn’t get involved in politics or fall in love, yet even angels can be tempted.
                                         

                                       Above Photo Outside the Beautiful Union Station, St. Louis, Missouri.
The first time I stayed in this historic place I was bombarded with color and sound. Voices whispered on the first floor traveled up to my balcony, hinting at stories never told. My companions, knowing I was a writer, started suggesting all kinds of stories I might write. From that first wonderful moment I knew Union Station could weave a spell into my heart and imagination. I just wasn’t sure what that story would be, so I waited for the place to speak to me over the next few visits. Between a few ghosts, some say inhabit the place, the rockin’ light show and romantic vibe which swallowed me whole, the words began to form, much like a baby in a mother’s womb.
                    

                                                     Above Photo Inside Union Station.
People wanted me to write a murder mystery. When I thought about those kind of scenarios, nothing much happened. Then one day my husband came home with a very interesting story he’d heard on NPR. This alone caught my attention because most of the time he is listening to 60’s or 70’s music which makes me crazy.

This story involved Giuseppe Tartini who wrote his most famous work titled The Devil’s Trill. As the story goes the devil visited him one night and played the music on his violin. The following morning Tartini wrote those notes down. This one piece of music is what changed the direction of his career.
                                            
 

 My husband loved the story so much he said, “You know, you should use that in one of your books.” That was like throwing gas on a fire for me. My brain went into overdrive. 

I packed my bags and headed to St. Louis for a few days. And yes! I stayed at Union Station for inspiration. The staff took good care of me and offered helpful ideas and even gave me a behind the scenes tour of how such a big hotel works. It really helped seeing the places my character could hide from the world.


You never know how your surroundings can affect you. Take advantage of that uncomfortable feeling or the whisper in your ear that says, “write me.” It could be an angel. ~ Tierney James.

     Feel free to learn more about Tierney James, her books, and connect with her at her website or one of her social media links: 

Website Lipstick & Danger: www.tierneyjames.com
    Thank you all for visiting with us. Until next month...every one please stay safe. Smile. Be happy. Show compassion. Be nice to others. Put a little love into your heart. Please speak up for those without a voice, whether it be a dog, cat, elephant or monkey.  One person, one voice can make a difference. May all your dreams and wishes come true for each and every one of you.

    Regards,

    S. J. Francis

    Advocate for the underdog, and cat, et al.
    

    In Shattered Lies: “Good and bad, it's All about Family."  Now available from Black Opal Books, on-line and indie booksellers.   
   Available at amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Shattered-Lies-S-J-Francis/dp/1626943567/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1470086058&sr=1-1&keywords=shattered+lies+s.j.+francis 
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And now for some legal stuff: Copyright 2015 by S.J. Francis. Opinions expressed here are solely those of the author, S. J. Francis and the guest author and are meant to entertain, inform and enlighten, and intend to offend no one.

Sunday, August 21, 2016

Back to School BOOK & BLOG BLOCK PARTY TOUR STOP with AUTHOR S.J. FRANCIS....

AND The Winners are...
(1) $15 Amazon Gift Card (RAVE REVIEWS BOOK CLUB),
 (1) $15 WalMart Gift Card (JOHN FIORAVANTI),
(1) $15 Target Gift Card (STEPHANIE TAYLOR),
(1) Autographed copy of “SHATTERED LIES (LORI SOARD)

(1) Ebook copy of “SHATTERED LIES” (RHANI D’CHAE).
THANK YOU ALL FOR STOPPING BY AND VISITING FOR AWHILE!
ATTENTION Winners. By now, Sept. 12, 2016, all your prizes have been sent to you. Thanks again for visiting. I hope you enjoy your prizes. 
I did sent emails to each winner on August 23rd to notify you of your prize. If you haven't heard from me, please feel free to contact me.
And to those visitors that wrote me and asked how the drawing was done, yes, it was a random drawing and I had no control over how the winners were picked. Thank you for understanding! Cheers! S.J. Francis
Hello and Welcome to the RAVE REVIEWS BOOK CLUB'S BACK TO SCHOOL BOOK AND BLOG BLOCK PARTY AT S.J. FRANCIS' WRITER BLOG. Location: Jackson, Mississippi, USA. (Home of the Blues, the Delta, Kudzu, and this author)

I'm so glad to meet every one of you and so pleased that you stopped by. Everyone is Welcome to the party. Tell your friends and family for a chance to win a GREAT DAILY PRIZE from one of our Great Indie Authors until August 31st. 
   
First, who is S.J. Francis? Answer: A writer at heart and a new member to Rave Reviews Book Club, S. J. was born to be a writer, but not until high school did writing take over. Always ready to take on any writing project when assigned one as a child, S.J. wasn't aware, yet that it was a love for writing burning within the soul that welcomed the projects. It all started with the publication of one short story that had been rejected so many times, that S.J. lost count that the writing bug awakened. A long time freelance writer, a University Lecturer, bibliophile, and most recently, a novelist. Writing keeps S. J. sane even when life around isn't. An active voice for causes that involve animals, and military veterans, S. J. is never at a loss to help others, especially the underdog, cat, and other writers.
With over three hundred publication credits, S. J. writes for many publications, as well as regularly contributing to local newspapers. S. J.'s background also encompasses working as an executive producer for network and public TV. When not writing S.J. can be found reading a good book, or spending time in the outdoors with the pets. As in all the stories S. J. writes, in the end, good and bad, it's all about family.
Now, let's party.....
But first, the rules:
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Here's what I'm giving away today to Five (5) Lucky Winners:

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 One (1) Personally Autographed Paperback copy of my debut novel, Shattered Lies

One (1) e-book copy of my debut novel, Shattered Lies
  

Remember, in order to be entered into the Daily Giveaway, you must leave a comment down below. Nothing special, even a hello will do.

And don't forget to visit the other stops along the tour. 


  There are some amazing giveaways, but in order to get a chance at the prizes, you have to visit the relevant blog page, and leave a comment. Not such a bad deal, huh? I'll send electronic prizes to anywhere in the world. However, physical hard copies will only to sent to a winner in USA and Canada. Thanks for understanding!
Instead of telling you about my book here today, I've decided to do something different. I'd like to tell you about some books I've read that I really enjoyed. Some are written by fellow #RRBC members. Others aren't, but they all share one thing in common. They're worth your time. At least, that is my opinion. They're all available for sale on amazon and other on-line retailers. Here they are in no particular order. Normally this wouldn't be such an easy feat, but I just put down the books that came to mind and the results were:




*AUTHOR JANELLE JALBERT:


I give this memoir 5 out of 5 stars.

Synopsis: Angels do indeed come in fur suits. It’s love at first sight...for both of them. An abandoned yet tenacious pup with one blue eye and one brown eye beats the odds and is enlisted as one woman’s WINGDOG. It's a role he takes seriously, but he knows that his human needs more than just another set of eyes and ears. He must show her how to laugh and how to love again. His loyalty knows no bounds, and he takes his duties seriously riding shotgun as the pair travel life’s highway. A dog may be man’s best friend, but the truth is…A WINGDOG is truly a woman’s gift. For readers who enjoy contemporary canine classics such as MARLEY & ME, THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN, and A DOG’S PURPOSE, Janelle Jalbert’s ‘Magical Mutt Memoir’ combines the best of these storytelling traditions.




Diary of An Airedale

"Author P.J. Erickson:"


I give this memoir 5 out of 5 stars!

Synopsis: Diary of an Airedale will provide some valuable advice on raising the new addition to your family, as well as a few interesting dog facts and lots of chuckles. As dog folk know, their canine friends are really people in fur coats. They think, feel, talk, work and play, and Airedales are renowned for their sense of humor. In short, they are a lot like us. Writing this book was a lot of fun for me. I hope reading it will be for you too.




Shadows At Sunset

Author Tonya Royston


I give this Young Adult book 5 out of 5 stars.

Synopsis: She never thought her ability to communicate with wild animals was anything more than a unique gift. But this gift is tied to a long history of secrets that threaten to shatter her one chance at true love...

Laken Sumner isn't your average teenager. Ever since she realized that wild animals could hear her thoughts, she's spent more time in the woods with them than with other children. Even her wolf is a better friend to her than most people. She trusts him--so much so that she follows him out into the wilderness in the middle of the night to find a lost little boy. But the boy's disappearance is only the beginning.


Beautiful Old Dogs
by Gary Gross
I give this Photo/memoir 5 out of 5 stars.
Synopsis:  A charming, delightfully photographed tribute to the older dog, with essays and poetry.
Gandhi once said, "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way that its animals are treated."


Nisei
by J. J. White


I give this Historical/War novel 5 out of 5 stars.
Synopsis: After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States Government encouraged all eligible young men to enlist immediately in the fight against its enemies overseas--all eligible young men, except Japanese-Americans. Nisei is the story of Hideo "Bobby" Takahashi, a Hawaiian-born Japanese-American who must overcome prejudice, internment, and the policies of his own government to prove his loyalty to his country. Narrated by Bobby Takahashi and read by his son, Robert, forty-six years after Bobby's death, the story details the young Nisei's determination to fight honorably for his country and return to the young love he was forced to leave--a girl he cannot have because she is White.



I'm Not Crazy....I'm Allergic
Sherilyn Powers
I give this health memoir 5 out of 5 stars.
Synopsis:  What would you do if you found out that after 50 years of being told you have a "chemical imbalance" and mental illness, that severe allergies were at the root of your problems?


Rooftop Angels
Tierney James
I give this adventure 5 out of 5 stars.
Synopsis:  When Tessa Scott wakes with blood on her hands in a rat infested shack in Afghanistan, she discovers six orphan girls and the Undersecretary of State counting on her for protection. Confused at how she got there or why a smoldering Black Hawk helicopter has crashed outside the village, forces her into yet another adventure of cat and mouse with the Taliban who intend to kidnap them.


Just Another Termination
Linda Thorne
I give this Mystery/Suspense 5 out of 5 stars.
Synopsis:  At long last, she lands a job with a good employer, but the trouble is just beginning… Human resources manager Judy Kenagy hopes her days of running from bad bosses and guilt-ridden memories are over. But alas, she’s barely settled in when a young female employee is found shot to death, spinning her new workplace into turmoil.

Stardust Dreams
S. B. Redstone
Synopsis: Lance Forrester is a dreamer. After a celebrated career as an astronaut and engineer, he and a friend build a secret spacecraft to seek their destinies in the stars. But his friend dies and Lance is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Desperate not to succumb to his fate, he convinces an acquaintance, ailing actress Sage Saint Claire, whom he hasn’t seen since high school, to join him on his quest to reach an advanced alien civilization which can heal them both. Unfortunately, true life is not a Hollywood movie, as much as Sage might want it to be, and problems abound.

And last but not least, my debut novel, a family saga, women's fiction, Shattered Lies by moi, S.J. Francis.
Synopsis: A family battles racism, hatred and each other.
She wants to know the truth, but some secrets might be better left alone...
Kate Thayer has a good life as a veterinarian, running the family horse farm--until she uncovers an act of unimaginable treachery by those she trusted most and learns that everything she knew about herself was a lie. Her paternal grandmother, the woman who raised her, is behind a number of devastating secrets Kate is compelled to discover. But the deeper she digs, the more betrayal she finds, changing her life in ways she could have never foreseen.
     NOTE: 10% of this book's sales will be donated to the Polycystic Kidney Foundation to help fight this insidious disease that strikes both adults and children. For more info about this disease see: www.pkdcure.org/
 Remember you have a chance to win one (1) of five (5) prizes above today at my blog. All you have to do is leave a comment. That is all. Isn't that worth stopping by? And don't worry, an entry doesn't mean I'll spam you. I hate Spam, too. If you wish to follow me, please do so here or at my blog: www.sjfranciswriter.com
Thanks for taking the time to stop by.
Wish you the best of luck in the Daily Giveaway.
Hope you take the time to read one or all of the above books and help an Indie Author out at the same time. All are available at Amazon and other on-line retailers.
And don't forget to visit the next stops along the way: http://ow.ly/Ktpt302Rka4 
 The Blog Block Party runs all the way up until August 31st, which means you get more chances to win. Good Luck! 
And don't forget, I have not just one, but four blogs: One for the Animals because I'm a big animal lover and care about them. A Book Review 4 u because I like to read, review and share my input about books. A Consumers View to share my take on things affecting consumers.
Here are the links in case you're interested:
                     One for the Animals:   http://onefortheanimals.blogspot.com 
Cheers! S.J. Francis
NOTE to my fellow writers: Interested in some free publicity and guesting here on my writing blog? Please drop me a line here, or at sjfrancis419@gmail.com and I'll see what I can do. Slots here usually fill up quickly. 2016 is already full, but 2017 is open so far.
Until we meet again, please stay safe. Smile. Be happy. Show compassion. Be nice to others. Put a little love into your heart. Please speak up for those without a voice, whether it be a dog, cat, elephant or monkey.  One person, one voice can make a difference. May all your dreams and wishes come true for each and every one of you.
    S. J. Francis is an Advocate for the underdog, and cat, et al.
    In Shattered Lies: “Good and bad, it's All about Family."  Now available from Black Opal Books, on-line and indie booksellers.   
                                            My Official web page: http://sjfranciswriter.com                              
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And now for some legal stuff: Copyright 2016 by S.J. Francis. Opinions expressed here are solely those of S. J. Francis and are meant to entertain, inform and enlighten, and intend to offend no one.

Saturday, August 6, 2016

Welcome to a Guest Post with Multi-Published Author J.J. White....


       Hello! Hello! And Hello! How are you all doing today? I'm back and hope everyone is doing well and happy! It’s so great to be with all of you again. Welcome back to my writing blog page where I try to share whatever I think may interest you. Of course, by now you all know how very much I love promoting other authors. Today I welcome back a fellow writer, but instead of the staid, standard interview, I’ve asked my guest to write a blog post. After all, aside from an interview, the best way to get to know an author is through their writing. And without further ado, let’s welcome back Multi-published author J.J. White, as he discusses Nisei, which was released on June 30, 2016 from Black Opal Books.

                                                          
Author J.J. White


     As you may remember from his last visit here in April of this year, J.J. White has penned eight novels and over three hundred short stories. He has had articles and stories published in several anthologies and magazines including, Wordsmith, The Homestead Review, The Seven Hills Review, Bacopa Review, and The Grey Sparrow Journal. His story, The Adventure of the Nine Hole League, was recently published in the Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine, Volume 13. His story, "Lucky Bastard Club" was published by The Saturday Evening Post." He has won awards and honors from the Alabama Writers Conclave, Writers-Editors International, Maryland Writers Association, The Royal Palm Literary Awards, Professional Writers of Prescott, and Writer's Digest. 

      J.J. was recently nominated for the Pushcart Prize for his short piece Tour Bus. His novel, Prodigious Savant, was published in 2014 as part of a three book deal with Black Opal Books. His second novel, Deviant Acts, was published November 14, 2015. His latest release, which he discusses today is currently available for sale. He enjoys writing, surfing, golf and tennis. He lives in Merritt Island, Florida with his understanding wife, editor, and typist, Pamela. 

                                                          
Nisei, J.J. White's third novel


     Welcome J. J. ! Thanks so much for joining us here again. My goodness, man, you are quite the prolific writer. You put so many of us to shame, but you also inspire. My blog is now all yours.  Lead on, J.J., and please tell us about your latest release. Everything you wish to tell us about writing Niesei…..


     J.J. White, "My latest historical fiction book, Nisei, is the story of Hideo “Bobby” Takahashi, a Hawaiian born Japanese-American who during WWII had to overcome prejudice, internment and the policies of his own government in order to prove his loyalty to his country. Takahashi was determined to fight honorably in the war and then return to the young love he was forced to leave, a girl he could not have because she was white.

     Whenever I give a presentation on this book, I usually start by saying “As you can see, I’m not Japanese-American.” A few readers and attendees have suggested a book about Japanese-Americans might best be written by a Japanese-American. My reply is usually, “Well, Hemingway wasn’t a Cuban fisherman and Pearl Buck wasn’t a Chinese farmer and they did okay with their books.

     But I didn’t choose the subject to prove I could write Asian-America history. It chose me.

     To explain, let me tell you first how Nisei came to be. I had two thrillers published and had started a manuscript on a third when I read a Reader’s Digest article about how in October, 1944, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a segregated Japanese-American regiment in WW II, had over 1000 casualties rescuing 211 white soldiers of the 36th Texas Battalion who were surrounded by 10,000 crack German soldiers in the Vosges mountains.

      I was amazed that these soldiers were used as cannon fodder because they were Japanese- American, in order to save the lives of white soldiers. The more research I did on the subject, the more I knew this would be my next book. As I wrote earlier, sometimes the book chooses you and not the other way around.

      To my surprise, there was a ton of books on the Nisei but very few of them were fiction. I thought it would be interesting to write a fictional story from the perspective of one G.I.

      If you haven’t already looked it up on Wikipedia, you may be wondering who exactly the Nisei were. In Japanese, Ichi-Ni-San is one-two-three. Around the beginning of the 20th century, hundreds of thousands of farmers emigrated from Japan to Hawaii and the west coast of the U.S. Those immigrants were the Issei, or first generation Japanese-Americans, who had come to farm in America to escape persecution and high taxes in Japan. The Nisei, their children, were the second generation, and the Sansei, were the third. So Issei-Nisei-Sansei—Ichi-Ni-San—One-Two-Three.

     The Nisei were born American citizens in the years between 1915 and 1935, so they were at the age of enlistment after Pearl Harbor, but the U.S. government immediately changed their status to Enemy Aliens because of the attack, and they were not allowed to enlist.

     Because of the threat of invasion by the Japanese and possible sabotage by emperor loyalists, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, essentially interning hundreds of thousands of Japanese-Americans into concentration camps across the continental U.S. Fortunately, in Hawaii, the governor refused to obey the order, because half the population of the islands were of Japanese-American heritage and were a crucial part of Hawaii’s workforce. If he had interned them, Hawaii’s economy would have collapsed.

      In Nisei, Bobby Takahashi ordeals start in Hawaii in the 1930s when he falls in love with a white, doctor’s daughter and continue as he suffers the embarrassment of internment at the Santa Anita and Tule Lake internment camps and the rigors of fighting with the 442nd RCT in Italy, France and Germany. The 442nd won every battle they were in, but at great loss to their regiment. After the rescue of the Texas Battalion, twenty-one Nisei soldiers were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. They should have received the Medal of Honor, but the U.S. Army would not allow African-Americans or Japanese-Americans to receive the Medal of Honor at that time.

      In 2000, President Clinton handed out the Medal of Honor to twenty-one Nisei soldiers, including Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii, who lost an arm in the battle. It took fifty-six years, but those twenty-one Nisei soldiers, and their Japanese-American brothers-in-arms, finally received the kudos they deserved."

BLURB for Nisei:  "After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States Government encouraged all eligible young men to enlist immediately in the fight against its enemies overseas--all eligible young men, except Japanese-Americans. Nisei is the story of Hideo "Bobby" Takahashi, a Hawaiian-born Japanese-American who must overcome prejudice, internment, and the policies of his own government to prove his loyalty to his country. Narrated by Bobby Takahashi and read by his son, Robert, forty-six years after Bobby's death, the story details the young Nisei's determination to fight honorably for his country and return to the young love he was forced to leave--a girl he cannot have because she is White. "
    Intrigued by Nisei? So was I and I can't wait to read it.      

     Readers, take note you may purchase a copy of any of J.J.'s books at online retailers and independent booksellers:

                          http://www.blackopalbooks.com/shop-our-store/blackopalstore
                                You can also find a copy at: http://www.amazon.com 
                                                         www.barnesandnoble.com 
                                                         www.kobobooks.com
                                                         and more. 

Feel free to learn more about J. J. White and connect with him his website or one of her social media links:

                         Website: http://jjwhitebooks.com 
                         twitter: https://twitter.com/JJWhite1022 
                         face book: https://www.facebook.com/ProdigiousSavant 
    Thank you all for visiting with us. Until next month...every one please stay safe. Smile. Be happy. Show compassion. Be nice to others. Put a little love into your heart. Please speak up for those without a voice, whether it be a dog, cat, elephant or monkey.  One person, one voice can make a difference. May all your dreams and wishes come true for each and every one of you. 

    Regards,

    S. J. Francis

    Advocate for the underdog, and cat, et al. 
    In Shattered Lies: “Good and bad, it's All about Family."  Now available from Black Opal Books, on-line and indie booksellers. 


     My Official web site: http://sjfranciswriter.com   

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And now for some legal stuff: Copyright 2015 by S.J. Francis. Opinions expressed here are solely those of the author, S. J. Francis and the guest author and are meant to entertain, inform and enlighten, and intend to offend no one.