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Author Shelley Strand’s Newly Released “Rockin’ in the Spirit of Love” Reveals God’s Blessings Bestowed Upon a Woman Who Dedicated Her Life to Christ at a Young Age
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“Based on a true story, read a movie-like, fun-filled book with a couple of pleasant surprises, and what could have been a turn for the worst,” writes Strand. “Who really is this young, quiet Christian girl, Margaret Charlotte Gretschell, born on July 14, 1937, in Binghamton, New York, who ended up living in a quaint little place called Little Meadows, Pennsylvania, at eleven years old?
“Her story supplies the reader with facts and illustrations. The poems are an extension to elaborate on her life and character. The scenes played out in the chapters will hopefully have the reader laughing and satisfied with the shaping of the road in life that God walked her down as a missionary. There’s true adventure as well as some fictitious moments, teaming with proper humor, interesting scenery, and uncomplicated real characters. I believe it will read clear and colorful!
“Let’s read on by rolling out the papered film of this faithful, delightful, and memorable woman, mother, spiritual mother, wife, and servant, whose life was lived for others in the presence of God.”
Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Shelley Strand’s new book began when Pastor Garth Roberts asked the author to write about his wife’s life journey, their marriage, and the way she managed to impact the lives of all those she met. Through her writings, Strand aims to create lifelike memories of Margaret for those who didn’t know her and reveal how she led a true Christian example of always living in accordance with the Bible.
Consumers can purchase “Rockin’ in the Spirit of Love” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or inquiries about “Rockin’ in the Spirit of Love”, contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.
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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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