Tactical 16 Signs Gemma McGowan for “Flowers from Baghdad”

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Tactical 16 Signs Gemma McGowan for “Flowers from Baghdad”

From the New Jersey Turnpike to Convoying into the Heat of Iraq:  A Young Lieutenant’s Story

Finding a silver lining isn’t always easy. But Gemma McGowan finds a way, even in a combat zone.

Colorado Springs, Colo. – – Tactical 16 Publishing announced today the signing of Gemma McGowan for Flowers from Baghdad. Walk alongside McGowan in her debut book as she traces her life journey before serving in the U.S. Army to being in the middle of harsh combat zones as a young lieutenant and now reflects on her life today as a volunteer overseas. McGowan’s book can be purchased at T16, the publisher’s new book buying website:  https://t16books.com/.

Flowers From Baghdad by author Gemma McGowam. Tactical 16 Publishing.“In my book I share how I went from a suburban town in northern New Jersey to leading soldiers and finding my flowers in Baghdad,” said McGowan, who earned a Bronze Star Medal for her leadership and actions while in Baghdad. “Finding the positives in all situations, or the ‘flowers,’ and looking for ways to make a difference in your community after military service is so important. I hope readers can apply some of the lessons I learned to their own lives.”

McGowan weaves a tale filled with humor and sadness set against the backdrops of Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom and in Kuwait. She relates stories of heart-stopping convoy trips with danger lurking around every corner, witnessing soldiers suffering severe injuries and even death, meeting colorful locals and third country nationals, and surviving the day to day to include living in trailers.

“I’m excited for this book and for Gemma to tell her story,” said Chris Schafer, CEO at Tactical 16 Publishing. “Without motivated and courageous women like Gemma, the war-fighting effort is dead before it even starts. We are honored to have her tell her story in her words as she experienced it.”

Gemma McGowan author of Flowers From Baghdad. Tactical 16 Publishing.McGowan currently works for the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Headquarters as a government civilian in Germany. She also volunteers as the Association of the United States Army Chapter President of the General C.W. Abrams Chapter, leading 2,000 members. She was the first woman to serve as the VFW Post 27 commander in Wiesbaden, Germany and continues as active post member.

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Tactical 16 Signs James Pomerantz and Tom Hruby for “The Breacher’s Playbook”

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Tactical 16 Signs James Pomerantz and Tom Hruby for “The Breacher’s Playbook”

Deklan Novak faced danger head on as a Navy SEAL. Now, his journey has led him to the streets of Chicago as an FBI agent battling society’s worst to protect abused and kidnapped children.

“After serving more than a decade as a Navy SEAL and retired with a decorated combat career, Deklan Novak realized his days of making life and death decisions were not behind him. The Breacher’s Playbook is a book I simply could not put down!”

-Jim Morrissey, a former Chicago Bears linebacker, 1985 Super Bowl Champion

Colorado Springs, Colo. – – Tactical 16 Publishing announced today the signing of James Pomerantz and Tom Hruby for The Breacher’s Playbook:  A Deklan Novak Novel. This debut narrative, the first in a planned three-book series, is a fictional account based on Hruby’s real-life story. The novel can be purchased at T16, the publisher’s new book buying website:  https://t16books.com/.

The Breacher’s Playbook: A Deklan Novak Novel by authors James Pomerantz and Tom Hruby. Tactical 16 Publishing.“This is a tale of good versus evil,” said Pomerantz and Hruby. “Our main character, Deklan, fought his demons in the combat zones of Iraq and Afghanistan as a Navy SEAL breacher, also known as an explosive expert, on the stadium grass of the Big Ten football fields as a linebacker, and now in Chicago as a special agent for the FBI’s Violent Crimes Against Children squad.”

The mystery thriller lays the groundwork for what the authors describe as a recurring character who is hard, fast, and mean as a razor wire. Deklan’s life path is one of determination and sacrifice in the face of defeat. That grit will be what he leans on in his new role as a tough FBI agent tasked with unraveling the disappearance of two children from a daycare center owned by his mother in this first installment.

“The Breacher’s Playbook showcases a modern warrior’s real-life experiences,” said Chris Schafer, CEO at Tactical 16 Publishing. “Tom and James’ story shows that not all battles are in war zones, and not all war zones are sanctioned by governments.”

Tom Hruby co-author of The Breacher's Playbook: A Deklan Novak Novel. Tactical 16 Publishing.Tom served for 10 years in the Navy, graduating from SEAL Training, Army Airborne School, and SEAL Qualification Training. He was also a SEAL instructor and played in the Big Ten at Northwestern University.

James, a University James Pomerantz co-author of The Breacher's Playbook: A Deklan Novak Novel. Tactical 16 Publishing.of Missouri-Journalism alumni, is the author of four novels and two biographies, including They Call Me Sid Rock…Rodeo’s Extreme Cowboy, an expose on Sid Steiner, 2002 PRCA World Champion Steer Wrestler.

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Tactical 16 Signs T.L. Allen for Surviving The Revolution

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Tactical 16 Signs T.L. Allen for “Surviving The Revolution”

​Rogue forces are attacking. Shenanigans mixed with chaos fills the streets. The fight is on!

Colorado Springs, Colo. – – Tactical 16 Publishing announced today the signing of T. L. Allen for Surviving the Revolution. In Allen’s debut book, the next American Revolution threatens to take control as Texas quickly devolves into ground zero. In the great state of Texas, guns, explosives, alcohol, and the occasional bikini oil wrestling match are all essential for survival. Allen’s book can be purchased at T16, the publisher’s new book buying website:  https://t16books.com/.

“With the way the States have been evolving recently, things could turn for the worse any day,” said Allen, who served in the U.S. Army for 13 years as a Track Vehicle Mechanic and a Psychological Surviving The Revolution by author TL Allen. Tactical 16 Publishing.Operations Team Leader. “Surviving the Revolution is the first book in this series and is packed with military style humor and action. It’s aimed to excite the survival instincts deep inside of readers who enjoy this kind of action close to home.”

The story begins with retired Army veteran Tim Walker, who is reluctantly pulled into the chaos and forced to make a perilous decision:  Step back and protect his family from the enemy at his doorstep, or stand up and fight back alongside some unlikely locals. The obvious choice was made, followed closely by mayhem, high flying amateur airborne maneuvers, intense car chases through cow pastures, and a unicorn assisted tactical breach.

“In T. L.’s book, the plot centers on local small-town guys – grown men with a high school party recklessness that is fun and balances the chaos the Revolutionaries bring,” said Chris Schafer, CEO at Tactical 16 Publishing. “This book is very well written and nontypical because of the well-developed characters. Readers are sure to love this story!”

TL Allen author of Surviving the Revolution. Tactical 16 Publishing.Allen, who is originally from Midland, Texas, now lives in Dubai with his wife and daughter. He plans on releasing his next book in the Surviving the Revolution series soon – Surviving the Revolution:  South of the Border.

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Tactical 16 Signs John Morrin II for Fractured Reflections

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Tactical 16 Signs John Morrin for “Fractured Reflections”

From the bestselling author of Riddles in the Dark:  The Never-Ending Battle comes a new and powerful collection of poems focused on growth and healing.

Colorado Springs, Colo. – – Tactical 16 Publishing announced today the signing of John Morrin II for Fractured Reflections. In his brand new book of poems, Morrin empowers readers to address their emotions and reflect on their personal journeys. Morrin’s book can be purchased at T16, the publisher’s new book buying website:  https://t16books.com/.

Fractured Reflections by author John Morrin. Tactical 16 Publishing.“Fractured Reflections is a collection of poems I’ve created that allows readers to see raw glimpses of their souls, giving them the opportunity to thoughtfully focus on traumatizing experiences they’ve had,” said Morrin, a Marine Corps veteran who draws upon his struggles with PTSD to shed light on the darkness that lies within us all. “My hope is to walk alongside readers as they learn about themselves and evolve from pain and sorrow.”

John Morrin author of Riddles in the Dark. Tactical 16 Publishing.Morrin’s book is a compilation of more than 120 original and unique pieces-heartfelt verses which touch upon love, feelings of being lost, inner turmoil, recovery, and hope.

The author dedicates himself to blending themes of psychology, philosophy, and theology to create poems that encourage and inspire his readers around the globe.

“John’s new poems are well-written and so compelling,” said Chris Schafer, CEO at Tactical 16 Publishing. “Fractured Reflections is a must-read for anyone who wants to heal their deep emotional scars, let go of what no longer serves them, and gain inner strength.”

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

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Tactical 16 Signs KA Brown for “The Cost of Killing”

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Tactical 16 Signs K.A. Brown for “The Cost of Killing”

Politics, corruption, revenge, murder. Only one man can uncover the truth:  Derrick Driver.

Colorado Springs, Colo. – – Tactical 16 Publishing announced today the signing of KA Brown for The Cost of Killing:  A Derrick Driver Novel, the second fictional book in his highly anticipated series. In Brown’s follow up to Programmed to Win:  A Political Thriller, Derrick Driver, a Boston police detective presumed dead, seeks to exact revenge for his girlfriend’s murder on an untouchable billionaire with deep political connections who was first introduced in Brown’s debut novel. Brown’s book can be purchased at T16, the publisher’s book buying website:  https://t16books.com/.

The Cost of Killing by author K.A. Brown. Tactical 16 Publishing.“The Cost of Killing is an action filled, suspenseful thriller with undertones of the great distrust that people feel toward government,” said Brown, who served as a firefighter for 26 years and is known for exploring complex themes in his writing. “Readers will be drawn into a mysterious world fraught with dark figures intent on destroying the American way of life.”

K.A. Brown, author of The Cost of Killing and Programmed To Win. Tactical 16 Publishing.The story picks up as the billionaire responsible for manipulating genetics to sway the voting scene in Programmed to Win attempts to use his influence once again to put his pawns in top government positions. Driver, his arch nemesis, seeks to make him pay for his actions and soon finds himself becoming a target of a secret, powerful group set to ruin the American political system.

“This clever second book in the series from master storyteller KA Brown is sure to surprise and captivate readers,” said Chris Schafer, CEO at Tactical 16 Publishing. “The story’s plotlines and deep connections to the real world of politics make for a tense and satisfying thrill ride!”

Brown, who lives in Connecticut, enjoys spending time with his wife, two grown children, and two grandchildren.

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Tactical 16 Signs Robert Charleston for Knight Rising

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Tactical 16 Signs Robert Charleston for “Knight Rising”

This steamy novel follows a romance that blossoms between two veterans turned police officers. Murder charges and scars from military service threaten to unravel everything they’ve built together.

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

Knight Rising by author Robert Charleston. Tactical 16 Publishing.Knight Rising, a fictional narrative tracing the turbulent romance between two veterans over 15 years. Multiple locations, including a Texas prison to locales around the United States and in the Middle East, serve as the backdrop for this love story.

Robert Charleston, author of Knight Rising. Tactical 16 Publishing.“This is a tale about veterans who endure the highs and lows that come with military service, time as police officers, and the risks inherent in human relationships,” said Charleston, who retired from the Air Force after 20 years and now works as a Transition Assistance Program counselor. “My book explores personal choices, dealing with wartime trauma, and the concept of fate.”

The worlds of Jen Kowalski, a U.S. Navy veteran suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Rick Knight, a former U.S Army soldier, collide when they meet while serving as police officers in San Antonio, Texas. They quickly form a bond as she battles her demons, and he faces murder charges for the death of two victims.

“This book will pull you in from page one,” said Chris Schafer, CEO at Tactical 16 Publishing. “Twists within twists along with drama, friendship, love, and suspense all intertwine to make this story one that you won’t want to put down until you reach the very last page!”

Charleston, a graduate of the Defense Language Institute, currently lives in Georgia. He plans to write a sequel to Knight Rising soon.

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