A novel based on a true story. For mature young adults. It is 1982 at a New England university, and drama major Margo Laughton is thrilled and terrified to be cast as “Sheila” in the rock musical Hair. The show’s director, Professor Harrison P. Adler, is known for his daring productions. Rumors have circulated for decades about how Harry gets actors to break through their inhibitions. He prefers working with boys, encouraging them to become violent and explore their sexuality in carefully guided improvisations or “improvs.” In 1969, an actor in one of Harry’s plays committed suicide. Is Harry a brilliant ground-breaking acting coach, or is he a manipulative voyeur who has found an academically and artistically sanctioned way to indulge his perversions? Margo and her leading man enjoy a playful rehearsal relationship that is shattered after a highly secretive, males-only improv. Margo is determined to find out what happened in the improv and the 1969 suicide, risking her romance and her hoped-for acting career in order to make sure that Harry never directs another play at the college.

The Improv

Literature & Fiction

McDermott, M.J.

Women's Fiction

Wooded Isle Press, LLC

The love of old cars provides many adventures for people in the hobby. As a child there were "special" cars that made a lasting impression. The best birthday is the one that allows the acquiring of a driver's license. The first car, like the first love, will never be forgotten. Repairing an old car and showing it off at the drive-in is a cherished right of automotive passage. Continuing through life with a collector car at your side is a match made in heaven. Lance Lambert, automotive journalist, TV personality and passionate car collector, shares some of his adventures from decades of holding the honored title of "Car Guy." From his first "car" (a combination of his sister's tea set table and a broken wagon) to his current love of "orphan" cars (his garage menagerie includes two Studebakers and two King Midgets), Lance is a person living the life that all car lovers love. This book follows Lance's best selling "Fenders, Fins & Friends: Confessions of a Car Guy." His newest book, "Gears, Grins & Gasoline: My Wheel Life Adventures," contain 59 short stories that will bring smiles and, if the reader is not careful, a tear or two. Included is the tale of 13 year-old Lance and a friend "borrowing" a car; dangerous chases and "rumbles" with rivals; mistakes made on motorcycles; teenage girls in great cars; automotive successes and failures, and even spending time with a 1955 Chevrolet-owning ghost. It's a great book about great cars and great people. Pour a coup of coffee and head to the garage, then sit back and enjoy the reading ride!

Gears, Grins & Gasoline: My Wheel Life Adventures

Engineering & Transportation

Lambert, Lance

Automotive

Every "car guy" has stories that elicit laughter, tears and admission of some bad choices. Lance Lambert's "Fenders, Fins &amp; Friends: Confessions of a Car Guy" includes tales of riding in a 1939 ford as the steering wheel was removed and handed to him. Installing a siren in a 1955 Ford proved to be a bad decision. Putting five friends as far back as possible in a rock band's van resulted in wheels stands and applause from admiring fans. Sitting in a 1949 Chevrolet while surrounded by five police cars and numerous guns pointed his direction caused some concern. "Fenders, Fins &amp; Friends: Confessions of a Car Guy" reveals all that is good about the world of old cars and why being a Car Guy is the best way to enjoy life. "...The history of our automobile traditions is safe in your hands." Lee Iacocca, Automotive Industry Icon "Lance's stories are a joyride to simpler times when unbridled enthusiasm and unchallenged optimism were all it took for car crazy young men to tackle any dream, scheme or machine." Bruce Caldwell, Editor Emeritus, Hot Rod Magazine "Lance's writings remind us of the sizzle that we were, or maybe could have been or wanted to be; his writings take us back to presumably simpler times of dreamy days, giving us peepholes back to the olden days. A great book from back in the day." Don Weberg, Editor &amp; Publisher, Garage Style Magazine "Read this and you will gain insight into a down-to-earth soul, with a big heart, and an entertaining way of seeing the world." Theresa Poalucci, Publisher, Journal Newspapers "Lance's humorous storytelling style makes you feel like you are sitting in the front seat with him as he drives you through his amazing 'car guy' life." Sandy Scott, Director of Operations, Petersen Automotive Museum "Lance Lambert is the Garrison Keillor of car stories. His nostalgic and chuckle worthy stories always put a smile on my face." M.J. McDermott, KCPQ Television Reporter "Lance is an amicable asset to the car world - at once a wealth of knowledge and history, an icon of automotive TV programming and a friendly ambassador to the industry for everyone from experienced gearheads to neophyte spectators. It is easy to see that Lance loves cars, and car people love Lance." Heidi Van Horne, Automotive Reporter, Houston Chronicle "...As a prolific writer, emcee and TV host, Lance is everybody's 'in the know' and 'go to' car guy when they want the inside scoop. His stories are real and he has made it a point to document his adventures at every turn. His book is a 'must read' ." David Dickinson, Creator &amp; Editor, "The Old Car Nut Book" "This book is a 'must read' for all car lovers!" John D'Agostino, Celebrity Kustoms "Compelling! 'FENDERS, FINS &amp; FRIENDS: Confessions of a car Guy' provides a vivid and humorous look at 60 years of the memories of a true vintage vehicle legend. The vignettes are always evocative. A great read!" Kathleen Fullerton Bernhard, Ph.D., author of "The Invisible Woman"

Fenders, Fins & Friends: Confessions of a Car Guy

At the end of Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein," the Creature disappears into the arctic wasteland to die. "Frankenstein Meets Santa" takes up the story from there. In his torment, the monster collapses onto the icy ground to die, but is roused decades later by a flying reindeer. He follows the reindeer and stumbles upon the North Pole, home of Santa Claus. He yearns to be a part of this “Sweet Village,” but the monster in him needs to be tamed. Only Santa Claus can redeem Frankenstein, with the help of Mrs. Claus and the elves. Working through his defects and violent tendencies, learning a meaningful trade from two elves, and accepting the lovingkindness of Santa himself, Frankenstein is finally able to put his monstrous self aside and find healing and hope, and the very things he was always seeking – a home and a family. And, of course, he saves Christmas!

Frankenstein Meets Santa

Genre Fiction

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The Improv

Gears, Grins & Gasoline: My Wheel Life Adventures

Fenders, Fins & Friends: Confessions of a Car Guy

Frankenstein Meets Santa