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Author Kevin Miller’s New Book, “Wigs on the Green: And Other Stories,” is an Enthralling Collection of Historical Fiction Shorts Covering Little-Known Subjects

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Winston Salem, NC, March 13, 2023 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– Kevin Miller, who is a musician, puppeteer, and sculptor, has completed his new book, “Wigs on the Green: And Other Stories”: an extraordinary collection of short historical fiction stories focusing on lesser-told stories and subjects.

The centerpiece story of this collection delves into the earliest known gangs of London and their hold on the populace, a trend that would continue with the Five Points Gangs in the years to come.

Author Kevin Miller worked for the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, Georgia, from 1982 until 1987 as a puppeteer and toured nationally with the UNIMA-award-winning Jottay Theater. He was an early member of the Experimental Puppet Theater (XPT) and has also worked with Bread and Puppet. In San Francisco, he founded the short-lived Puppet Probe Productions. He has recorded musical compositions at Mitch Easter’s Drive-In Studio in Winston-Salem with his groups the Brothers Grim, and the Deadbeat Orchestra. The Deadbeats were selected for the New Music Seminar (NMS) in 1993 and performed at the NMS festival. He became a certified braillist in 2012 and has work in the Library of Congress. He currently transcribes books for Aloha Braille.

Miller writes, “Samuel Horsey was an irascible, foul-smelling, dishonest, legless lushington. He trolled the London streets in his beggar’s sledge, a distinctly tumbledown model, panhandling and accosting strangers for a bob to fund his intemperance. Sam wanted to forget who he was and what fate had deprived him. A two-horse post chaise with postillion and four aboard had crushed his legs as a child, and a brutal surgery had removed the useless limbs. He propelled himself by his rear wheels like a manual wheelchair, but on declines he used a sawed-off cane to row himself down the cobbled roads. Alcoholism had led him to soil his own cart on occasion, but Sam rowed himself through others’ waste every day, and it covered the underbelly of his cart with a permanent crust. The city’s filth had led to a great cholera epidemic the year before.”

Published by Page Publishing, Kevin Miller’s one-of-a-kind work offers memorable, engrossing stories that draw the attention of readers. Never contradicting known facts of history, Miller’s collection introduces readers to the fascinating stories of little-known subjects.

Readers who wish to experience this remarkable work can purchase “Wigs on the Green: And Other Stories” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iBooks Store, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing 866-315-2708

About Page Publishing:
Page Publishing is a full-service publishing house for serious authors. Each title produced by Page Publishing undergoes every step of the professional publishing process, including editing, layout, cover design, circulation, distribution, and publicity. All titles are made available in both eBook and print formats. Page Publishing distributes to tens of thousands of retail outlets throughout North America and internationally. All manuscripts in any genre are welcome to be submitted for review; if the manuscript meets the necessary criteria and is accepted for publication, Page Publishing will work closely with the author to bring the book to the retail market for a relatively inexpensive initial investment.

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New Novel Follows a South Carolina Man’s Obsession With a Cosmic Hum and a ‘Theory of the Universe’

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W. H. Märchen has a new science fiction novel out, "Are You the One?", centered on Yaiouel "Yo" Elijah Johnson, a young man from Greenville, South Carolina, who becomes consumed by a mysterious cosmic hum only he seems to perceive. Studio CarryOnHarry received word of the release this week.

According to the announcement, Yo’s fixation grows into a search for what he calls a "theory of the universe" — a fractal model in which human consciousness mirrors a cosmic neural network, with past universes seeding new ones and minds echoing across galaxies. The novel sets that search against a backdrop of social fracture, with Yo’s perception positioned as a possible, if improbable, route back to collective connection.

Three companions join him along the way, per the announcement: Amelia, described as psychologically astute; Zahir, a spiritually grounded presence; and Tony, an ex-Navy drifter carrying his own unresolved history. The publisher describes the book as blending coming-of-age structure with existential questions about consciousness, loss, and survival.

Märchen spent roughly 25 years at the National Institutes of Health, working across research projects with scientists from multiple disciplines, and is a partially disabled U.S. Navy veteran holding degrees in electrical engineering and a master of science. Per the release, Märchen initially developed the story as a creative pursuit while recovering, and that his scientific background and respect for diverse faith traditions shaped the book’s handling of its spiritual and existential material.

"This book emerged from my desire to explore how science, spirituality, and human connection intersect," Märchen said in the announcement. "I wanted to ask whether our deepest perceptions of reality might be pointing us toward something we’ve overlooked."

"Are You the One?" is published through Page Publishing and is available at bookstores and through Apple iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and Barnes & Noble.

A book pitched as hard science grounded in one man’s real research career, wrapped around a premise this cosmic, is an unusual combination — Studio CarryOnHarry is curious whether Märchen’s NIH background gives the novel’s speculative physics more weight than the average genre entry, or whether that’s beside the point for a story this interior.

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Jan Fowler’s New Book Offers Dating Advice for Singles Over 60

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Jan Fowler, a former licensed speech pathologist and longtime advocate for senior citizens, has released "No More Loneliness After 60: Tips for Attracting a Mate," a guide aimed at helping men and women over 60 pursue romance and companionship, according to the announcement.

The book, published through Page Publishing, grew out of Fowler’s career working with issues facing older adults. In the book, Fowler writes that loneliness in retirement carries health risks, citing research that retired people with no one to talk to or spend time with tend to die sooner. She frames the book as a response to a demographic shift: singles now outnumber married adults, she writes, making the search for late-life companionship a more common experience than it once was.

Fowler’s background spans speech pathology, journalism, and broadcasting. She hosted "Senior Living at its Best with Jan Fowler," a radio and television program profiling senior citizens, and has written on issues affecting older adults. Her honors include the Golden Halo Award from the Southern California Motion Picture Council, a First Place Excellence in Journalism Award from the Society of Professional Journalists, and two "Woman of Achievement" awards from the National League of American Pen Women. She was also named one of ten Inland Empire women to receive the Town & Gown "Phenomenal Woman" award. Fowler founded Starburst Inspirations, Inc., a nonprofit supporting men and women in Drug Court as they work to overcome addiction, work for which she received an award from Redlands Christian Counseling Service.

The book is pitched as a self-help title and gift book, according to its listing, built around practical tips for attracting love and friendship later in life rather than academic analysis of aging or loneliness. It’s available through major retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Apple Books, as well as through Page Publishing directly.

Studio CarryOnHarry sees books like this as filling a real gap: there’s no shortage of dating advice aimed at the young, and comparatively little written by and for people navigating it after 60.

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