Terry Goodkind is the #1 bestselling author of the epic fantasy series The Sword of Truth, which has sold 25 million copies. He has enjoyed a variety of careers and interests before finding great success as a writer. He attended art school in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, and at the time planned a career in wildlife art. Later he became interested in woodworking, and eared a living as a cabinet maker and violin maker, and did restoration work on rare and exotic artifacts from around the world.

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He became immersed in writing in the early 1990s without much thought toward publication. But upon finishing Wizard’s First Rule  in 1994, Terry sent the book to an agent, who quickly found three publishers willing to buy it. Tor Books secured the rights at auction for a record-setting $275,000.

Terry has dyslexia, which dampened his interest in writing during his youth. Intellectually, the books of Ayn Rand are a major influence, and he is a strong advocate of her works and philosophical approach known as Objectivism.

At the top of today’s Buffet is Stone of Tears, the second book in the Sword series. The book holds everything one could ask for in an epic fantasy. Terry’s talent for world building and characterization shine as he explores not only the deeds but the innermost thoughts of his heroes and villains.

Last month, Terry released a prequel to the series, The First Confessor, available only in eBook and audiobook formats.

These days Terry enjoys racing an exotic open-wheel race car in competitions. He lives with wife Teri on the coast of Lake Las Vegas, Nevada, and also has a home in Maine.

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Stone of Tears (The Sword of Truth #2)

Fantasy
Author: Terry Goodkind

Stone of Tears (The Sword of Truth #2)

With Darken Rahl defeated, Richard and Kahlan head back to the Mud People to be married. As they wait for their wedding day to approach, they discover three Sisters of Light are pursuing Richard, intending to take him back to the Old World to be trained as a Wizard. Additionally, unbeknownst to Richard and Kahlan, the veil has been torn and the Stone of Tears has entered the world. According to prophecy, the only person who has a chance at closing the veil is the one bonded to the blade, the one born true.

The Rules of Parenting

Advice & How-to

Author: Richard Templar

The Rules of Parenting

There are lots of wrong ways to bring up your kids, but there are lots of right ones, too. There’s no list of instructions you have to follow to the letter if you don’t want your child to end up a loser. The Rules of Parenting presents the principles to follow which you can adapt to suit you and your children. Beginning with the first rule “Relax” and continuing through 100 rules, this book presents a guide to everything a parent needs to know from toddling, school, boyfriends or girlfriends, through driving lessons and college. The book begins with a section that covers the most important rules, The Rules for Staying Sane. The rest of the sections cover the some of the big questions of parenting, including the Attitude Rules, the Discipline Rules, the Sibling Rules, the School Rules, the Teenage Rules, the Crisis Rules, all the way up to the Grown-up Rules.

Last Dance (The Seer Series)

Fantasy

Author: Linda Joy Singleton

Last Dance (The Seer Series)

Sabine can’t wait to show off her new boyfriend at the upcoming school dance, but she’s also worried about her grandmother, Nona, who’s suffering from a fatal hereditary illness. The only cure lies within a remedy book, lost long ago.

Determined to save Nona, Sabine goes to Pine City to visit a distant relative who may have clues. But there’s someone else clamoring for Sabine’s attention: a fifty-year-old ghost named Chloe who’s been appearing in her dreams. Celebrated by Pine City every year on the anniversary of her tragic death, Chloe has become a town legend. Despite death threats and missing the school dance, Sabine must use her psychic skills to solve the mystery surrounding Chloe’s untimely demise . . . and lay her soul to rest.

Gray Justice (Tom Gray #1)

Teens

Author: Alan McDermott

Gray Justice (Tom Gray #1)

When a killer walks free from court, the victim’s father sees just two options: accept the judge’s decision; or take on the entire British justice system. Tom Gray chooses the latter and his crusade attracts instant worldwide media coverage. It was just what Tom was hoping for, but it brought him a lot more than he bargained for.

Socialpunk (Socialpunk #1)

Mystery & Thrillers

Author: Monica Leonelle

Socialpunk (Socialpunk #1)

Ima is just a teenage girl trying to make it in The Dome, an encapsulated, 5-mile radius of downtown Chicago that remains after natural disaster has overtaken most of the earth. When she meets a hooded figure named Vaughn at a party, he takes her on a whirlwind escape that jolts her from her current reality into Silicon City, where humans are upgraded, currency is clout, and bionic eyes are the only way to get information among the glass and metal spiraling buildings that dot the skyline. Oh, and the year is 2198, not 2052 like she thought it was.

But this new city comes with dangers of its own, from degenerates to replications, from hostile hashes to a dictator who seems determined to control the population. To top it all off, Ima has to find some way to get back to The Dome to save her best friend Dash before the powers of Silicon City find a way to destroy it.

How To Make Money Blogging: How I Replaced My Day-Job With My Blog

Science Fiction

Author: Bob Lotich

How To Make Money Blogging: How I Replaced My Day-Job With My Blog

Bob Lotich founded ChristianPF.com back in 2007 and after getting laid off in 2008 he took the leap into full-time blogging. Less than a year later he was earning more from his blog than his previous day-job. While his results are not typical, this book covers all the steps he took to make money from his blog over that two-year period. These are some of the topics covered in the book:

  • 4 Steps to Start Blogging in 10 minutes
  • Blogging Basics
  • How to setup a Self-Hosted Blog
  • The importance of a Customizable WordPress theme

Taking Flight!: Master the DISC Styles to Transform Your Career, Your Relationships…Your Life

Business & Investing

Author: Merrick Rosenberg, Daniel Silvert

Taking Flight!: Master the DISC Styles to Transform Your Career, Your Relationships...Your Life

Use DISC to discover profound hidden patterns of human behavioral style, gain deeper self-awareness, maximize your personal strengths, and influence others more powerfully than ever before. Illuminates the proven DISC four-style model of human behavior, and shows how to use it to become a far more effective leader, salesperson, or teacher; revitalize your career; build deeper personal relationships; fully leverage your natural gifts, and empower everyone around you. The authors introduce DISC through a fable that’s quick, fun, and easy-to-understand. You’ll discover why you “click” with some people and “clank” with others, and what really drives your decisions and actions.

Attack Your Day!: Before It Attacks You

Advice & How-to

Author: Mark Woods, Trapper Woods

Attack Your Day!: Before It Attacks You

Smarter time management for a whole new world: faster, more flexible, and easier! This system has helped thousands of individuals supercharge their productivity – in work and business, in school, and throughout their personal lives. You’ll learn how to dramatically improve the way you choose and prioritize your activities… organize your day so it’s inherently more productive… make sure the most important tasks get done… overcome procrastination once and for all… know how and when to “turn on a dime” in response to events, without sacrificing focus or efficiency… learn how and when to say NO to interruptions. You’re always doing “something”: make sure you’re doing the right things at the right times the right way, and you can transform your life.

Journey on the Hard Side of Miracles

Religion & Spirituality

Author: Dr. Steven Stiles, Steve Gregg

Journey on the Hard Side of Miracles

We had been warned, but we had only wanted to serve God. The truth was that not one person had a clue what would actually happen when we first boarded that tired old bus. With two hundred easy miles to our destination, there was little cause for concern. Yet somehow, despite every effort, our humble band of Jesus People never got there—and we never really found our way home.

Wandering for years, and struggling deep on the hard side of miracles, we knew we must not turn back, for every mountain climbed, every desert crossed, every dark valley and peaceful place of rest revealed an unseen Traveler, the One to whom the journey belonged.

Stunning Portrait Photography – Posing and Lighting! (On Target Photo Training)

Arts & Entertainment

Author: Dan Eitreim

Stunning Portrait Photography - Posing and Lighting! (On Target Photo Training)

This book includes everything you need to know to completely master portrait photography. It is easy to read and understand, and so well illustrated that even the greenest of rookies will understand. Within about an hour you will never look at portrait photography the same way again. Want to start winning photo contests? Want to hear “oohs and aahs” when people look at your photos?

Building A Portrait (On Target Photo Training)

Arts & Entertainment

Author: Dan Eitreim

Building A Portrait (On Target Photo Training)

Portraits…Taking pictures of our friends and family – it’s what we all want to master.

However, when we think of doing “Portraits” the word alone is kind of scary. It sounds like it should be the province of professionals. We just want to do better pictures of our kids, our pets and our friends. Leave the “portraits” to the experts – right?

Wrong. You can get professional quality portraits too. Once you know a few strategic portrait photography tips and techniques, your photos will almost instantly go from “That’s nice,” to “Wow, did you do that?”

Immersion: Live the Life God Envisioned for You

Religion & Spirituality

Author: Mark McNees

Immersion: Live the Life God Envisioned for You

Alcatraz, an icon of hopelessness and isolation. A prison where a rich and satisfying life is locked out by 50’ tall barbwire-topped walls, an intricate fail-safe security system, and surrounded by the freezing cold waters of the San Francisco Bay.

The Scriptures declare that we are all prisoners of our brokenness. Everyone is faced with a choice; are you going to serve a life sentence? Or, are you going receive God’s promise of freedom by following Jesus Christ? It’s not easy, but you can… Swim to win!

The Gospel in Ten Words

Religion & Spirituality

Author: Paul Ellis

The Gospel in Ten Words

At a time when many are hearing mixed messages about the love of God, The Gospel in Ten Words is a welcome reminder of the good news revealed by Jesus. It is an invitation to return to the unmixed and liberating gospel of the apostles.

This book will take you to the heavenly treasure rooms of grace and leave you awestruck at the stunning goodness of God. You will discover the secret to walking in divine favor and experiencing freedom in every aspect of your life.

Spygate the Untold Story

Sports

Author: Bryan O’Leary

Spygate the Untold Story

The first book dedicated to uncovering the facts behind the NFL cheating scandal involving the New England Patriots.

Historical Romance Boxed Set

Historical Fiction

Author: Brenda Novak

Historical Romance Boxed Set

Boxed set of two historical romance novels from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Brenda Novak, including Of Noble Birth and Honor Bound.

He was a man who took what he wanted. And he wanted her.

To escape her cruel stepfather, seamstress Alexandra Cogsworth envisioned sailing far from England…though not as a captive aboard a pirate’s ship.

Defeat Cancer: 15 Doctors of Integrative & Naturopathic Medicine Tell You How

Advice & How-to

Author: 13 Cancer Doctors, Connie Strasheim, Richard Linchitz MD, Robert Rowen MD

Defeat Cancer: 15 Doctors of Integrative & Naturopathic Medicine Tell You How

If you traveled the world for appointments with fifteen cancer doctors, you would discover many of the cutting-edge treatments used to heal the body from cancer. You would also spend thousands of dollars on hotels, plane tickets, and medical appointment fees-not to mention the time that it would take to embark on such a journey.

Even if you had the time and money to travel, would the physicians have enough time to answer all of your questions? Would you even know which questions to ask?

Connie Strasheim has done all the work for you. She conducted intensive interviews with fifteen highly regarded doctors who specialize in cancer treatment, asking them thoughtful, important questions, and then spent months compiling their information into organized, user-friendly chapters that contain the core principles upon which they base their approach to healing cancer.

The Touch

Fantasy

Author: Lisa Olsen

The Touch

Lexi Morgan has always had The Touch; the ability to pick up an object and ‘see’ its past. Doomed to wearing protective gloves at all times, she learned to accept it as equal parts gift and curse. When her brother in law Neil disappears, she’d rather tell her sister to celebrate than try to help find the jerk. But after her young niece vanishes as well, it’s time to put her gift to good use and help track her down, especially when handsome Detective Gabriel Ryan takes over the case.

Legion of Bats

Fantasy

Author: Shadow Stephens

Legion of Bats

In a world governed by fear and corruption, a baby, Zoe Masterson, was born and immediately targeted for death. Hidden away in the rural West Virginia town of Tanner, Zoe grows up feeling like an outsider—always just a little bit different from the people around her. As bad becomes worse, she is arrested for arson and a murder she didn’t commit. She is taken to a mental hospital, where she discovers nothings is as it seems and her destiny awaits her. Zoe quickly becomes caught in a web of strange abilities, politics, murder, discrimination, and forbidden love. Will she be able to bring a government to its knees in order to have the one person who matters most to her?

Through Smoke

Romance

Author: J.R. Tate

Through Smoke

Firefighter Michael McGinnis is no stranger to intense situations. Veteran of New York’s Ladder Twenty-One Company as a search and rescue man, he has seen his share of burning infernos, high-rise saves, and intense emergency situations. Despite McGinnis’ years on the job, nothing can prepare him for getting tangled in his brother’s mistakes as a drug addict and gambler, especially when a blood thirsty bookie gets involved. A romance sparks between him and fellow paramedic, Eva Crisante, catching him even more off guard.

Brother’s Bones

Action & Adventure

Author: Brent Boswell, Sarah Hunt, Jimmy Coray

Brother's Bones

Steve Thatcher’s family hadn’t always been broken. His dad hadn’t always resented him. His mom and sister hadn’t always been zoned-out. And his older brother hadn’t always been dead, buried in fallen leaves, and twigs, and time.

So when Steve sees a chance to find closure for his family, he steals away from his campsite and friends, plunging into the Wyoming badlands in search of his brother’s remains, but what he finds instead, is waiting to kill him.

The House of the Wicked (a psychological thriller combining mystery, murder, crime and suspense)

Mystery & Thrillers

Author: D. M. Mitchell

The House of the Wicked (a psychological thriller combining mystery, murder, crime and suspense)

1880: Stephen Denning is an artist arriving in Porthgarrow. It is an isolated Cornish fishing community, largely untouched by the modern, developing Victorian world, hanging onto its old traditions, superstitions and beliefs – a community that lives with a disturbing secret. So too does Denning.

He is a reluctant visitor, and though he is supposedly joining his one-time artist friend Terrance Wilkinson to form an artists’ colony it is circumstances that force him there. Denning is still haunted by the brutal death of a young woman in Brittany, and shouldering guilt for the fact that he covered up for Wilkinson when he suspects the man of having been been involved with the murder.

But Porthgarrow is haunted by its own demons and secrets.

Fishing in Brains for an Eye with Teeth (Thirteen Tales of Terror)

Horror

Author: William Markly O’Neal, Ruth Egan, Aleksandar Ziljak

Fishing in Brains for an Eye with Teeth (Thirteen Tales of Terror)

A collection of thirteen tales of terror, all written by William Markly O’Neal. Featured are two previously published stories: ‘Bob Bodey’s Body Parts’, which originally appeared in Weird Tales magazine, Issue #346; and ‘Sensory Desolation’, which was first published in Cover of Darkness, (from Sam’s Dot Publishing) in May of 2011.

Beauty Rising

Contemporary Fiction

Author: Mark W. Sasse

Beauty Rising

“My heart sank. I dumped my father’s ashes in the heart of communist Vietnam – over a thousand miles from the death of his comrades – over a thousand miles from the smile of that girl. How could I have been so stupid?”

Only the bumbling, overweight, thirtyish, stay-at-home Martin Kinney could have mistakenly flubbed his dying father’s request with such gusto. This thousand mile mistake awakens the ghosts of long-held family secrets and puts Martin on a fateful course with an unlikely romantic interest – a young, beautiful, yet troubled Vietnamese woman named My Phuong.

25 Winter Craft Ideas: Easy Indoor Crafts for Kids (Seasonal Craft Ideas)

Lifestyle & Home

Author: Monica Van Zandt

25 Winter Craft Ideas: Easy Indoor Crafts for Kids (Seasonal Craft Ideas)

Winter is the perfect time for seasonal crafts indoors, but it can be hard to find easy ideas that the kids will actually enjoy. In this book, you will find 25 easy and actionable craft ideas for the Winter months.

ABRAHAM AND SARAH

Religious Fiction

Author: J. SerVaas Williams

ABRAHAM AND SARAH

If Abraham lived in a pagan environment, how did he become a man of great faith? Who was Sarah? Is there any logical explanation for her dazzling beauty that charmed and enticed kings when Sarah was at the age of seventy-five and again when she was ninety?

Archaeologist Sir C. Leonard Woolley observed that “Amongst the shadowy characters of ancient history, Abraham stands out as a living personality–whom we can know, and with whom we can sympathize…and now, alongside this living personality, we find Sarah–perhaps the most remarkable, yet mysterious woman of all time!”

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