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Keith A. Hartzler

About the Author

Keith Hartzler, a resident of Wayne County, Ohio, for nearly 40 years, was raised in Orrville. He and his wife Glenda now share a countryside home near Dalton, Ohio. Father of three and grandfather to four, Keith enjoys family, nature, campfires, and his terrier-mix, Jack. This is Keith’s debut book, though he has long written music and songs. As the acoustic guitar player and worship team leader at Journey Church of Northeast Ohio, he aims to uplift others through his writing. His heartfelt Whispers on the Swing encourage readers to cultivate their own God- consciousness and sense of wonder.

Father Ken works with like-minded religious.  In Los Angeles Sr. Margaret Farrell assists runaways and homeless teens with counseling, food, shelter and contact with family where possible.  Sr. Mary Sean Hodges provides housing, finds jobs, and teaches life skills to prison parolees. Sr. Kathleen Bryant helps combat the scourge of human trafficking while Fr. George Horan’s restorative justice ministry works with those in prison and their victims. In Haiti the Daughters of Wisdom offer housing and education to deaf children, while in East Africa affiliated priests, nuns, and seminarians coordinate nutrition, education and health care over a large area.

About the Book

Whispers on the Swing

Explore the childlike wonder of faith with heartfelt reflections that invite you to express your thoughts freely, connecting with God as a loving Father. Discover the beauty of simplicity in spiritual conversations and embrace your inner child in faith. In Whispers on the Swing, readers are invited to engage in a playful dialogue with God, reminiscent of the beloved television show Kids Say the Darndest Things. This book transforms the profound into the playful, allowing us to voice our innermost thoughts and questions as if we were children again. Each page offers a collection of candid reflections that encourage a more authentic relationship with the divine. The author shares snippets of musings that reveal a desire to understand God more deeply, presenting Him not as a distant figure but as a caring Father eager for connection. These reflections serve as a gentle reminder that faith can be simple and accessible. By embracing our curiosity and vulnerability, we can explore our spiritual journey with the same openness and honesty that children exhibit. The book encourages readers to let go of adult pretenses and engage in a heartfelt conversation with God, fostering a sense of wonder and discovery. As you read through these thoughts, you may find yourself inspired to express your own feelings and questions, allowing your spirit to soar in the freedom of childlike faith. Whispers on the Swing invites you to rediscover the joy of spiritual exploration, reminding us that it’s perfectly okay to say the darndest things in our quest for understanding and connection with the divine. Embrace this journey and see where your thoughts may lead you.

About the Book

The Year of Five Emperors: Part 1: Pertinax

he vicious Emperor Commodus is dead, after one cruelty too many. How should a successor be chosen? By election? The Senate chooses the capable bureaucrat Pertinax. By purchase? The Praetorians like Didius Julianus, or at least his money. By inheritance? Clodius Albinus is from an ancient family with imperial ties. By force? A major branch of the army backs the blunt Septimius Severus. By acclamation? The common people adore the humble Pescennius Niger. Rival gods, too, contend for the people's loyalties. In a Rome that is tearing itself apart, the household of Tullius Secundus, a Senator of the old school, struggle to find happiness and love.

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The Year of Five Emperors: Part 2: Severus

The vicious Emperor Commodus is dead, after one cruelty too many. How should a successor be chosen? By election? The Senate chooses the capable bureaucrat Pertinax. By purchase? The Praetorians like Didius Julianus, or at least his money. By inheritance? Clodius Albinus is from an ancient family with imperial ties. By force? A major branch of the army backs the blunt Septimius Severus. By acclamation? The common people adore the humble Pescennius Niger. Rival gods, too, contend for the people's loyalties. In a Rome that is tearing itself apart, the household of Tullius Secundus, a Senator of the old school, struggle to find happiness and love. Ancient Rome boils with sordid power plays, constant intrigue, full moon rituals, and eruptions of bloodshed in Eckert's sprawling historical novel...An entertaining sword-and-politics saga full of engrossing period detail and sharp drama."

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The U.S. Leadership Program

After the loss of my daughter, I wrote a book called "The Medical Project," which was about fixing the medical industry and diverting my mind from the losses I and my wife were enduring. I am motivated to write this book due to the positive reception of my previous works, namely "The Medical Project" and "Self-Help and Mental Health Path to Wellness," which inspired me to write this book. Additionally, the lack of progress in the medical industry in harnessing the available computing power, along with other global issues that could benefit from computer technology, compelled me to undertake these projects. While this book is fictional, it contains numerous projects with ideas that have the potential to improve the world. Given the interest in adapting the first book into a movie, I decided that it would be prudent to write a second and third book in anticipation of a potential series.