 Hey everyone, Asha here. I hope ya’ll are doing good. I am, thanks! Well, in my earlier blogs I mentioned my historical background (ya’ll can read them again if you want) in connection with Major Scott’s writing history. He, the major, asked me to update you readers and writers with an overview synopsis of his current author status and for the road ahead with his published books. So, here goes. I’ll give ‘er a try. Past History: The major’s first published book was, Stone In A Sling: A Soldier’s Journey. It was self-published in 2011 and later by iUniverse, Tate, and most recently, Creativia. This was his personal memoirs about his twenty-five year Army career from 1980-2005, when he retired. The following year, he wrote his first fiction book, a Time Travel novella in 2012. Initially published as Eternal Eye with iUniverse, it is currently titled, Duty Recall and published with Creativia. In the next two years, Major Scott published Love In The House Of War and Flames in Paradise, a two-part series that was published with Tate Publishing. He used the Pen Name, Al M. Scott with Tate. However, Tate went out of business and the two books were combined as one novel, Love In The House Of War, when it was published with Creativia. During the year 2015, the major initially self-published and then published through Creativia, the sequel to Love in the House of War. This book is titled, Millennial Girl. The three-book, turned to two-book series follows the Hawkins family, an Army family beginning in Afghanistan and carrying on into the future. So, there are four books published with Creativia: Stone In A Sling, Duty Recall, Love In The House Of War, and Millennial Girl. Current: Major Scott has revised the first, Love In The House Of War novella and released it independently as 2 Tickets To Paradise. The second novella, Flames in Paradise, that became part two in the full novel with Creativia, will soon have the revision released independently as, The Long Way Home. The third book in the series, Millennial Girl, has just been completed and the self-published revision is now titled, Cyber Souls. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NY9TYPK Future: The plans for 2019 and beyond—God willing—include three new releases within a year. They are: Stardusk, Escondida, and One-By-One. Additionally, Major Scott plans a Short Story Anthology release consisting of four of his written works: the people choice award winning non-fiction short story – Crossroads, Cold War In Berlin, Girl Alone, and Thunderbird. About Me—Asha: So, where do I fit in with all of this? I’ll be happy to tell ‘ya. I was introduced in (spoiler alert) Love in the House of War when my mama announced her pregnancy to my daddy at the end of the book. I played a much bigger role in Flame In Paradise, soon-to-be The Long Way Home. I was turning twelve and helped my mama with my two younger brothers while my dad was deployed on a Top Secret mission. Finally, the books, Millennial Girl--now Cyber Souls, is all about ‘lil ole me—future me, that is, because I’m only sixteen now, ya know…hee, hee, haa, haa. Anyway, I follow the footsteps of my dad and become the first gir—female Green Beret…but not without cost. I shutter to think of that first part. Road for 2019: Major Scott has a website, PTSIO.org that is all about his way of keeping PTSD in order…with his writing. He also intends to support various organizations, such as “Fallen Patriots” https://www.fallenpatriots.org/scholarships-and-grants, “Covenant House” https://www.covenanthouse.org/homeless-issues/human-trafficking, and “Faith Alliance Against Slavery and Trafficking” https://faastinternational.org/ with a portion of his book proceeds. Additionally, the Major has a Group site on Facebook called, “The Desert Rock Reader’s & Writer’s Café”. Tune in here for live chats, contests, Q & A’s and many more. https://www.facebook.com/groups/554929008307268/?epa=SEARCH_BOX Well, I’m exhausted. Afterall, I still have homework to do. You owe me Major Scott! Verse of the day: “In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed” (Exodus 15:13). Bah’ Asha (One Each).
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Would you like the chance to have a portion of your writing published in the upcoming book, STARDUSK? If so, here's your chance. Based on the cover image of STARDUSK describe her creatively as she returns from a scouting mission and is resting against a tree. This will be the opening for Chapter 1. The winning description will be included in the book...with your permission, of course. Good luck!  In the past week, I have visited the Optometrist to have my eyes checked and the Audiologist to have my ears checked. The results? I will need a new pair of classes…for the fourth time within the past year since my left eye continues to blur due to cataracts and later this month I will return to the VA to pick up my first ever hearing aids due to hearing loss in both ears. Ah, the joys of turning 60 in 2018.
Coincidentally, this past week while reading my devotions, I read where Abram (the name he had before Abraham) took God’s promise, to him and his wife Sarai, into his own hands and married Hagar, Sarai’s slave. As a result, she conceived causing dissension in the home to the point where Sarai mistreated Hagar, causing her to run away. Later, “The angel of the Lord” found her near a spring in the desert. The angel told her to go back and submit to Sarai and that she, Hagar, would have descendants that would be too numerous to count. He also told her that she would give birth to a son and she was to name him Ishmael, which means, God hears. The name was given because God heard of her misery. Because of this encounter, Hagar gave the name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me” (Genesis 16:13). She also named the well, “Beer Lahai Roi”, which means, Well of the Living One who sees me (Genesis 16:14). Throughout my life–even during my four tours of war to the Middle Eastern desert—when times were good or, like with Hagar, there were times of distress, I knew I could always count on the God who sees me and the God who hears me. He is one and the same…the Living God. In fact, I thank him often for being the God who has seen and heard me wherever I have been…who sees and hears me wherever I am…and who will always see and hear me wherever I go. Scott A. Meehan  Hello everyone. I hope you enjoyed your day off...a day to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Two of my favorite of many quotes came from MLK: "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere" Now, to announce the winner of my first contest launched from my new Group page: "The Desert Rock Readers and Writers Cafe." Congratulations goes to Brenda Hawks! She came the closest with her Synopsis: "One chance encounter, one decision that would forever change her life and the cause for American freedom. Stardusk- What was she running from? Her past? Her pain? What was she running to? A renewed faith? A war for independence? A chance for her own freedom?" The tagline, synopsis, and theme that I sent to Ravven to win the cover contest is below: Tagline: During the French and Indian War of 1754, the young commander, George Washington, is most impressed by the best fighter he’s ever witnessed: a seventeen-year-old Iroquois girl. Short synopsis: In 1754, before the Revolutionary War, the British America colonies fought New France in the French and Indian War. When the Virginia militiamen under the command of 22 year-old George Washington ambushed a French patrol in the Battle of Jumonville Glen, nobody fought with more skill than the seventeen-year-old daughter of an Iroquois chief, known only as STARDUSK. Theme: Young commander, George Washington takes note of a highly skilled, yet very unusual warrior...a seventeen-year-old Iroquois girl.  Yes, today is the deadline to submit your guess as to what the theme, tagline, and short synopsis is based on the award winning cover for STARDUSK! Remember, the one who guesses (or closest to it) the information that I provided to Ravven to win the cover, will win a free STARDUSK, signed book upon release, along with an Amazon Gift Card for $20.00.
Since Ravven's contest required a character of diversity, I will make the winning announcement on Martin Luther King (MLK) Day. Be sure to stay tune for the announcement here on the PTSIO website and The Desert Rock Readers and Writers Cafe.  Driving home from Johnny’s Diner after an early morning breakfast, I mentioned to my wife Trena how the past several years have been a blur because we have lived in one place for more than twenty years. In the past, I was able to remember dates and events by associating them with the places I lived, which until 1998, changed every three years or less. For example, I could remember who won the Super Bowl and the World series in every year from 1966 to 2000 by linking the memory to where I was at the time. However, I now have difficulty recalling who won the Super Bowl and World Series from 2005 to the present.
This morning, I read a verse out of Genesis concerning God’s directive to Abram (later changed to Abraham). An abstract of the first two verses reads as: “Go…to the land I will show you…and I will bless you.” These words have been applicable to me and my household over the past twenty plus years. In early 1998, the Spirit spoke to me during my devotional time with God, in similar fashion. On one particular cool afternoon at MacGregor Range, near White Sands, I was sitting in the bleachers on OP5 (where we launched Patriot missiles during training). That day, I read the following: “I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared.” Later that year, my wife, two high-school kids, and I (along with some pets) moved to Orlando, Florida, where we have been blessed since. In this span of time, I was deployed to the Middle East three times, I retired from the Army, both my son and daughter graduated high school and college, they married wonderful people, we have five grandchildren, my son survived a terrible auto accident (2016), I survived a heart attack (2017), and we (Trena and I) celebrated our 37th Anniversary. I can honestly say that as for me and my household, we have served the Lord and we are truly blessed! Scott Allan Meehan SaM  Cover Reveal!
Hello everyone, let's have some fun! In 2018 the high-quality book cover artist, Ravven (https://ravven.com/) held a contest for a free book cover. She began this contest in 2016 and has awarded two free book covers per year. The criteria for winning a free high-quality book cover from 2016 through 2018 was for an author to provide information about their upcoming book. This information included a Title, Author Name, a Tagline, Genre, Short synopsis, and the Theme. For last years contest (2018), Ravven sought a story which featured a diverse main character and wanted this diversity represented visually on the cover. Then, she asked for authors to send their ideas. I am honored to announce that I was one of the chosen winners! Based on the information I submitted to Ravven, she artistically designed the attached book cover for my upcoming 2019 release, "STARDUSK." As you can see, her work is impeccable! How can you participate and have fun? Based on the cover design and title, I am asking you to submit a tagline, short synopsis, and theme on what you think my upcoming book is all about. The one closest to matching the information that I provided to Ravven will win a free STARDUSK, signed book upon release, along with an Amazon Gift Card for $20.00. So, make your submissions and the best of luck.  Hey y’all ~ Happy New Year! I don’t know about you, but my goal for the new year is to be victorious. Victorious in what, you might ask? How about everything I set out to do. It is a “Focus Forward” approach to anything I’ll face ahead. I think it is a good approach anyway, even if—well, no matter. A new year means a fresh start in my book. Oh, the Word has a few things to say about being victorious as well. Here are a few of them:
“For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you the victory” (Deuteronomy 20:4). “To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God” (Revelation 2:7). “To the one who is victorious and does God’s will to the end, He will give authority over the nations. He will also give that one the morning star” (Revelation 2: 26, 28). Ya know what’s cool? Besides being victorious I mean. Have you ever gone outside in the morning before the sun comes up and notice the morning star, which is Venus, by the way? I do on occasions, when I feel like dragging my bod out of bed. Hee hee, haa haa. Sometimes I’ll go jogging with my dad or share a cup of tea or hot chocolate with my mom...if I’m not too sleepy. Anyway, it is the brightest sparkle in the eastern sky. Look at it through a telescope…really cool! So, to the new year…be victorious! Or at least try your best and don’t let anything get in your way…especially the bad. ‘Till the next time Asha (One each)  Hey y'all ~ Asha here. Some weather we're having these days, huh? A lot of us anyway. Kinda messy...but hoping for a "White Christmas." So what's new? Ummm, well, Major Scott is up here in our neck of the woods (Tennessee) for a few days to see his folks. He brought along his oldest grandson, Jaden (age 7) with him. They are unable to do too much outdoors because of the weather, however, they did grab some seafood last night and then went to the Bristol Motor Speedway for a Christmas Light display. This evening, they'll go to a Christmas party at the Sheriffs office and see Santa Claus. They hope to see snow too. The major missed his youngest (Makenzie) granddaughter's 2nd birthday though, and...the birth of his newest grandson, Jaxon Bryant Meehan, who came to the world at 8 pounds, 8 ounces! The baby and his mother, Mary, are both doing fine! The proud father, Aaron, and one of the two grandmothers have already had their pictures taken with Jaxon. Other than that, not much else happning...hee hee, ha ha. It's just a joyful time of year, especially when my dad is home and not deployed during the holidays. I'll close with a scripture verse, as usual, although it is not your typical Christmas verse. "Everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God" (1 John 5:4-5). Merry Christmas everyone! Asha (One each) Hey wait! It's starting to snow! Yipeee!  Makenzie turned 2 on the 20th  Major (Ret.) Scott Meehan with grandson Jaden at airport.  Mrs. Trena Meehan with newborn (21 Dec.), Jaxon Bryant.
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