Tactical 16 Signs Chris Clayson for “Three Planets”

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Tactical 16 Signs Chris Clayson for “Three Planets”

Journey to an uncharted planet alongside a rag tag team of combat vets as they fight to save Earth.

Colorado Springs, Colo. – – Tactical 16 Publishing announced today the signing of Chris Clayson for Three Planets. Clayson’s book can be purchased at T16, the publisher’s new book buying website:  https://t16books.com/.

Three Planets by author Chris Clayson. Tactical 16 Publishing.Earth’s natural resources are depleted. It’s up to a team of veterans, now mining for a living, to travel to the blood red planet Revis to search for precious minerals and give the earth a ray of hope.

Ari, the main character, leads the team as they battle to get there first before competing countries. They face a lawless environment fraught with perilous mysteries and danger from the elements. Survival of the crew and ultimately Earth hangs in the balance.

“Three Planets is a high-octane joy ride based on my experiences in combat with the unique twist of space exploration added into the mix,” said Chris Clayson, who served for four years in the regular Army and two years in combat in Iraq. “Get ready to discover the mysteries of space in a race against time with adrenaline junkies putting their lives on the line for a greater cause.”

Chris Clayson author of Three Planets. Tactical 16 Publishing.Clayson, a software engineer and Brazilian Ju Jitsu enthusiast, enjoys sprinkling in humor and conflict into his writing to give readers a thrill ride. He lives in Rome New York with his family.

“Chris is an up-and-coming author with a story featuring unforgettable characters and an unpredictable plot. Three Planets will keep readers turning pages well into the night to find out if Ari’s team saves the world,” said Chris Schafer, CEO at Tactical 16 Publishing. “His book promises an emotional whirlwind that readers are sure to enjoy!”

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Tactical 16 Signs Ruth Anne Kramer for “You Belong”

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Tactical 16 Signs Ruth Anne Kramer for “Your Belong: A Guidebook for the Career-Minded Woman on the Move”

​Get inspired to tackle the toughest career challenges after reading Kramer’s guide.

Colorado Springs, Colo. – – Tactical 16 Publishing announced today the signing of Ruth Anne Kramer for You Belong: A Guidebook for the career-Minded Woman on the Move.

You Belong: A Guidebook for the Career-Minded Woman on the Move by author Ruth Anne Kramer. Tactical 16 Publishing.Kramer, a licensed clinical social worker, guides women on the move – military spouses and veterans in particular – on how to overcome barriers as they climb the career ladder. She draws upon her 8 years of service in the U.S. Army, time she spent moving around as a military spouse and mom for 11 years, and her civilian career as a mental health professional to offer her target audience a roadmap to face challenges head on and with confidence.

Ruth Anne Kramer author of My book is for women out there that have questioned where they are in their careers or haven’t been taken seriously as active participants in the workplace,” said Kramer, a therapist with the Department of Veterans Affairs in Virginia. “I’m focused on helping others overcome any anxiety, doubt, or fears they have. I want all women out there struggling to know that they’re not alone. Let’s get moving. Together.”

Kramer also volunteers with the American Red Cross as a Reconnection Workshop facilitator and is a self-proclaimed podcast junkie. She enjoys reading, playing sports, and spending time with her husband and three children.

“Ruth Anne shares valuable lessons learned and takes readers on a voyage of discovery, encouraging them every step of the way,” said Chris Schafer, CEO at Tactical 16 Publishing. “She includes reflections at the end of each section that will give her audience real clarity on next steps to take on their career journeys!”

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​Ruth “Anne” Kramer is a mom, friend, daughter, sister, retired military spouse, and Veteran.  She advocates for women, military spouses, and ALL Veterans. Anne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the mental health care industry.

Anne received her Master of Social Work (MSW) with a medical specialization from the Catholic University of America of Washington, D.C. in 2014, following her eight years of service as a Signal Corps Officer in the United States Army.

In her spare time, she loves to work out, run, read, play games and sports, watch chick flicks, and is an avid podcast junkie. Anne lives with her husband and three children in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Tactical 16 Publishing specializes in working with authors in the armed forces, police, fire, and rescue communities. To learn more, click here to watch a short video or go to our Facebook page at Tactical 16 Publishing.

Tactical 16 Signs GT Cleveland for “Mother’s Day”

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Tactical 16 Signs GT Cleveland for
“Mother’s Day:  The Courage & Sacrifice of the 3rd Battalion 25th Marines”

This poignant, personal story traces the story of “Lucky Lima,” the hardest-hit unit of the Iraq War.

Colorado Springs, Colo. – – Tactical 16 Publishing announced today the signing of GT Cleveland for Mother’s Day:  The Courage & Sacrifice of the 3rd Battalion 25th Marines.

Mother's Day: the Courage & Sacrifice of the 3rd Battalion 25th Marines by author Taylor Cleveland. Tactical 16 Publishing.In his debut book, Cleveland gives a first-hand account of his time with the 3/25, known as “Lucky Lima,” in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His book is one of only a handful written telling the unit’s story. Cleveland’s book can be purchased at T16, the publisher’s new book buying website:  https://t16books.com/.

In 2005, Cleveland, a Navy Corpman (medic), deployed to Iraq with 179 fellow Reservists as part of 3/25, an Ohio-based Marine Reserve unit. After five months of relative quiet, enemy forces began launching attack after attack on the unit.

By the time the battalion went home in November 2005, it had lost more men than any other single unit in the war. Forty-six Marines and two Navy Corpsmen were killed in action during the unit’s roughly nine-month activation.

Taylor Cleveland author of Mother's Day: The Courage & Sacrifice of the 3rd Battalion 25th Marines. Tactical 16 Publishing.“These young men weren’t Special Operators or even full-time soldiers,” said Cleveland, who served with the battalion from 2002 to 2006. “They were Reservists who in their civilian lives worked as teachers, nurses, police officers, paramedics, and Home Depot workers. This is a story about traveling from civilian to combatant in the worst possible scenario and back. My goal is to memorialize the men that I served with:  who they were, what they did and what it cost them.”

Cleveland, a police detective in Ohio with 25 years as a uniformed officer, plans to donate all proceeds from his book to Feed Our Vets, a non-profit providing food assistance to veterans and their families.

“GT’s story is so emotional and engaging,” said Chris Schafer, CEO at Tactical 16 Publishing. “His story provides deep insight into what happened to ‘Lucky Lima’ in Iraq, and is a tremendous tribute to the men who sacrificed everything to defend our freedoms.”

Taylor Cleveland was born and raised in Conneaut, Ohio, a small lakeshore community outside of Cleveland that his Nine Times Great Grand Father founded in 1796. He currently works there as a Police Detective.

After September 11th, Taylor volunteered as a United States Navy Reserves Corpsman. He deployed to the Al-Anbar Province of Iraq in 2005 as the senior line company corpsman for India Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment.

 He has been married to his wife, Louise, for 23 years. They have three children. Taylor is an avid supporter of Feed Our Vets, a non-profit organization working to feed Veterans in need in Ashtabula County, Ohio. All of the proceeds from his book will go to Feed Our Vets to support their mission.

Tactical 16 Publishing specializes in working with authors in the armed forces, police, fire, and rescue communities. To learn more, click here to watch a short video or go to our Facebook page at Tactical 16 Publishing.

Tactical 16 Signs John Morrin for “Riddles in the Dark”

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Tactical 16 Signs John Morrin for “Riddles in the Dark: The Never-Ending Battle”

Raw, unfiltered poems detail the pain behind mental health struggles veterans face daily.

Colorado Springs, Colo. – – Tactical 16 Publishing announced today the signing of John Morrin II for Riddles in the Dark:  The Never-Ending Battle.

In his debut book of poems, the Marine Corps veteran draws upon his struggles with PTSD to shed light on the darkness that lies within us all and invisible wounds that many veterans cope with daily. Morrin’s book can be purchased at T16, the publisher’s new book buying website:  https://t16books.com/.

Riddles in the Dark by author John Morrin. Tactical 16 Publishing.“My goal is to give readers a book they can relate to in hopes that they can gain strength and feel supported,” said Morrin, who joined the military when he was 19 years old and deployed overseas 5 times. “I’ve weaved images and words together to reveal the pain and emotion that floods straight into readers’ minds and challenge them to face hard truths about themselves and society.”

John Morrin author of Riddles in the Dark. Tactical 16 Publishing.The author incorporates psychology, history, and present-day circumstances into his poems to encourage and empower others to start their inward journey towards healing, growth, and happiness. Vivid pictures accompany the poems throughout the book.

Morrin’s work is especially relevant in light of recent studies by the Department of Defense. According to a October 2022 DoD report, suicide rates for Active Component Service members have gradually increased since 2011, although the 2021 rate is lower than in 2020.

“John’s poems are so important with the continuing mental health crisis our veterans face while serving and after leaving the military,” said Chris Schafer, CEO at Tactical 16 Publishing. “The personal and deeply thoughtful book that John has created provides a real catharsis to others experiencing difficulties of their own, and helps readers know they’re not alone.”

Morrin currently lives in Ohio with his wife, who he credits with being the most instrumental part of his recovery, and their three dogs.

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Why Am I Writing?

Why Am I Writing?

by | by KA Brown, Free Resources, Publishing, Writing

The Two Worlds of Becoming an Author

So, you want to be an Author?

Writing is putting the stories in our head into a format where we can share it with others, or simply keep it for our own enjoyment later.   There are two distinct parts to being an author that do not necessarily apply to just being a writer.

Writers enjoy the artistic side of the craft. They tell their stories; they create worlds and characters.  They evoke emotion and imagination in their readers.  Writing is truly an art.

Why am I writing? by author KA Brown. Tactical 16 Publishing.As such, writing can take many directions, some even outside the control of the writer.  Many times, once characters or the outline is created, other ideas, concepts and direction will emerge beyond the writer’s control.  This isn’t just specific to fiction writers; nonfiction writers are many times afflicted with this same hematoma of original ideas.

This only becomes an issue as we decide that we want our works to be available to others. Becoming an author, means getting published.

Publishing is not just sharing your artistic endeavor with others.  Publishing is the other side of the writing profession.  Publishing is the business of writing.  If you are not ready to start a business, then you probably are not ready to publish.  There are many aspects to the business side once you decide that it is the direction you will pursue.

First, once you decide that you will publish, you have an obligation to put forth the best version of your work that you possibly can.  This means editing and rewriting.

Editing and rewriting is how you polish your manuscript to make the words have the greatest possible effect on the reader.

Second, you need a true cover design. The cover is the first opportunity to sell your written work. It is the quiet salesperson who has the job of cold calling potential readers.

Third, takes us to publication, the physical act of creating a book. This article isn’t to suggest one version of publishing over another. I will only say this; Publishing is how you get the product your business will sell. Choose wisely. And like any business opportunity, do your homework before you make a decision.

Finally, the biggest expense of the business side of becoming an Author. Marketing. This is how you expand your brand and the public’s knowledge of the existence of your book.

Why am I writing? by author KA Brown. Tactical 16 Publishing.There are all kinds of ways to market your book. Hopefully you have a publisher that will develop a plan with you and help implement it in a way that gets the most bang for your buck.  Ultimately, this is still a business, and you must remember to treat it that way as you move forward to your hopefully inevitable success.

KA Brown
03/16/23

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