Timothy Green Beckley, Author of The UFO Repeaters

Timothy Green Beckley is a UFO expert and the author of "The UFO Repeaters - Seeing Is Believing - The Camera Doesn't Lie." Check out our earlier interview with Beckley about celebrity UFO sightings.

Tell us a bit about yourself.

Was raised in a haunted house and had my first of three UFO sightings at the age of ten.

I have edited over 30 newsstand magazines including UFO Universe which was published for 11 Years. I have been on such shows as UFO Hunters, Mysteries In The National Parks/Travel Channel, William Shatner's Weird Or What? Coast to Coast AM. I have my own pod cast Unraveling The Secrets and Mr UFOs Secret Files YouTube channel. Am editor of the print edition of the Conspiracy Journal and am head of Inner Light Publications, with over 200 titles.

Describe your book in a few sentences.
OVER 100 NEVER BEFORE PUBLISHED UFO PHOTOS!
ARE THEY THE CHOSEN?

Here are well documented cases of those rare individuals who claim an to have experienced an ongoing series of encounters with UFO occupants – and have the uncanny ability to take remarkable photos of their craft on an ongoing basis. – Some showing the aliens themselves!

“UFO Repeaters: Seeing Is Believing! The Camera Doesn't Lie” offers a wonderful opportunity to see and ponder dozens of new photos taken by a tiny segment of humanity -- those who the UFO occupants have selected to reveal themselves to on a one to one basis over a long period of time.

Author/UFO expert Timothy Green Beckley

Who do you think would most appreciate this book?
Fans of the X-Files, Close Encounters, Ancient Aliens, UFO Hunters, and a host of podcasts devoted to UFOs and the Paranormal.

What inspired you to create a book that features photos from UFO repeaters?
I have been listening to their accounts for years and feel that most of these individuals have had credible experiences which the vast majority show no interest in listening to. We offer a  sympathetic ear.

Many of the individuals in your book have the ability to “call down” UFOS. Can you elaborate a bit on this phenomenon?
Uusually it starts with a sighting of a UFO along a dark road and ends with a telepathic message  that they have been "selected" for a close encounter. They are contacted initially and told to go ut and to bring their camera, and it turns out they are able to snap away and capture some of the most remarkable and bizarre sights in the unknown universe.

One of the questions you ask in the book is: Do the aliens keep track of their “Chosen Ones”? Can you explain to readers why it is important to answer this question?
There are certain people who because of genetics or blood type seem to be more responsibe to contacts the aliens who have been appearing in the heavens since the beginning of recorded times. Some of the UFO Repeaters actually claim to be "Walk-Ins" who have taken over the bodies of humans or have been reincarnated here. Its a heady tale, but we need to listen to see what they have to say and examine the photos they have taken -- some are remarkable.

How did you track down the various UFO repeaters featured in the book?
Since I have been writing on this topic since the 1960s, editing magazines on the subject,and appearing in public most of the repeaters find me, I don't have to go out of my way to track them down. For example, Marc Brinkerhoff who lives in NYC I have known for years and he take pictures of UFOs over Central Park and outside his apartment window.

What was the most interesting thing you uncovered while doing research for the book?
I confirmed that this is a world wide phenomena. We have UFO sighters from just about
every country you can name. Some of the best videos were taken by a UFO repeater in Turkey. The UFO coming in from over the coast line has been witnessed by dozens of individuals. Its not a secret any longer!

How do you think reading your book will impact people?
I think it will convince some who are not familiar with the topic that much that it is a legitimate subject for scientific evaluation. Others will just be enticed by some very entertaining -- spacy - tales of the strange and unknown.

What do you have in mind for your next writing project?

We put out maybe 3 or 4 new titles every month. We have a book on celebrities such as Jackie Gleason, and David Bowie who have undergone UFO sightings and know that we are not alone. People from all walks of life can have such experiences.

Is there anything else you'd like potential readers to know about your book?
There are over 100 never before published UFO pictures. We are talking about
nuts and bolts vehicles -- NOT just lights in the sky!

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Timothy Green Beckley, Author of Shirley MacLaine Meets The Pleiadians

Timothy Green Beckley is the author of  "Shirley MacLaine Meets The Pleiadians - UFO Experiences of Celebrities, Rock Stars And The Rich And Famous."

Describe your book in a few sentences.
They may be rich and famous, travel the globe, and have a bevy of Twitter groupies, but when it comes to having encountered "bogies from out of the blue" -- and sometimes even their humanoid occupants -- the A-listers are positively NOT in a class by themselves. They stand alongside the millions of ordinary folks from every walk of life who know that UFOs MUST BE REAL . . . because they have seen them with their own eyes.

Who do you think would most appreciate this book?

Not only those who watch TV shows like Ancient Aliens, UFO Hunters and Hangar 1, but anyone who is into the celebrity culture. Fans of TMZ, Inside Edition, People magazine, who may not be familiar with the fact that UFOs are no laughing matter to a lot of A-Listers, including sports figures, rock and rap stars, presidents, movie actors and actresses.

What do you think are some of the biggest misconceptions people have about celebrities and their UFO beliefs?

Some people might think that some celebrities have made up their sightings just to get attention and publicity And yes that would sometimes  be the case. But some of the celebrities I have met like Muhammad Ali have followed the subject for years. In "the champ's" case it is part of his religious beliefs.Most fans of The Honeymooners probably don't realize that Jackie Gleason had a huge occult and UFO library. In fact, he purchased one of the first books I wrote on the subject and it now in the University of Miami with his entire collection of hundreds of books on the paranormal and flying saucers. This book give a first person account of how Gleason says he went with President Nixon one night to an undisclosed location on a military based and was shown the bodies of aliens from the UFO crash at Roswell that were being "kept on ice" to preserve them. We want to know -- where are these bodies now?

Without giving too much away, can you tell us a bit about Shirley Maclaine's UFO beliefs?

Her beliefs are to a large extent based upon her own personal UFO sightings as well as her world travels. She says she has looked up at the night sky and on numerous occasions have seen space ships moving and darting about across the heavens. She thinks that they are intelligently controlled devices that have been visiting her for centuries and that their pilots are friendly and not here to do us any harm. She also had various mystical experiences while in Peru. And here is the kicker -- Presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich's had a UFO sighting while staying with Shirley.

From the 1970s -- The author Tim Beckley during a special meditation and skywatch with King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp to try and "bring down" a UFO.

 

Can you elaborate on the story of William Shatner encountering a UFO in the California desert?

Good old Bill has back tracked on this one. When I met him back stage of Dick Clark's Ten Thousand Dollar pyramid show "Captain Kirk" told me a hair raising story of being in Death Valley when his bike fell over on top of him in the 110 degree heat. Looking up he saw a UFO glittering overhead. He followed the UFO to safety. He told a number of journalists the same story. Now he says he made it up for publicity. Could be -- we all know that Bill manages to get himself into the thick of things -- so why not a UFO sighting? Originally I wrote it up for one of the tabloids. He wasn't given a lie detector test or anything. It was a pop culture type of story. Now he could also think its more fashionable to deny the incident. By the way I was on the last season of William Shatner's Weird or What? program filmed up in Toronto. I had a chance to "get him back," but that story is in the book. 

In the book, you cover David Bowie's involvement with witches and demonic possession, as well as tales of a crashed UFO. Can you tell us a bit about the research you did on this topic?

I first met David when he came to the U.S. on his first tour. Much of the information came from a mutual friend. The late Walli Elmlark called herself "the White Witch of New York." She used to hang out and lecture at our metaphysical center that I ran in Greenwich Village in the 60s and 70s. She knew alot of the rock stars because she worked for a popular music magazine and was very appealing to the eye. As a teenager Bowie had edited a UFO newsletter in the U.K and had numerous sightings. I think he thought they were more time travelers than coming here from outer space. When he got too tied up with drugs he went to Walli who tried to rid his "personal space" of witches and demons he thought was trying to steal his sperm. It's a complex story. It's all in the book. Readers can easily order a copy from Amazon, print or Kindle edition.

 

What was the most interesting thing you uncovered while doing research for the book?

Well you have to remember that the stories were collected over a period of time. I think the common thread is that UFOs have become such a fixture in pop culture that it's not embarrassing any more to admit that you have seen a UFO even if you are on the A-list. Some of the celebrities are down right serious about this. I have appeared with May Pang several times on radio and tv while she spoke about the night she and John Lennon had their famous UFO sighting over Manhattan. They had just ordered pizza and John was in his birthday suit on the balcony when a multi colored UFO came flying toward them. It's in the book!

How do you think reading your book will impact people?

Make them look up more? Be on the alert for "alien invaders." Or hell...at least be entertained.

What do you have in mind for your next writing project?

We have a book coming out on how to use an ordinary deck of cards to tell your fortune and to create spells. Its actually put together by psychic Maria D'Andrea and is part of our ongoing Occult Series at Inner Light Publications. Also another book on how to read the minds of others and a couple of conspiracy books.

Is there anything else you'd like potential readers to know about your book?

It's colorful. Lots of photos of their favorite celebrities. Some real cliff hangers. A conversation piece. Tell your friends. Support our little publishing company that has been publishing books since 1964. That's over fifty years. We must be doing something right!
 

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Barry Helguson, Independent Mortgage Broker

Barry Helguson is an Independent Mortgage Broker with the City Mortgage Advisor team.

Hi Barry, can you tell us a bit about yourself and what kind of services the City Mortgage Advisor team can provide to people in Bournemouth and Dorset in the UK? 

Thanks for the interview opportunity! We are an independent mortgage broker company and are able to give our clients access to the best deals on mortgages around the UK. Because we are independent it means we are not tied into any particular lender, so can always shop around for people who want to buy a new property.  We work with all of the mortgage companies in the UK.

What areas do you cover in the United Kingdom?
Well, whilst our office is based in Bournemouth which is in the county of Dorset, we are actually able to help anyone around the UK. We find though that when working as a mortgage broker is best to be able to offer a face to face service so most of our clients will be in Dorset and use us as their Bournemouth mortgage broker.  You can see the full list of local areas that we cover on the side bar of our website on www.citymortgageadvisor.co.uk.

The Bournemouth City Mortgage Advisor team is not tied into one particular group of suppliers. What is the advantage of this?
It simply means that unlike most mortgage brokers we are independent.  Because of that we can search through every single offer to suit the circumstances of our customers.  They won’t get pushed towards a certain mortgage supplier and will benefit from only ever getting the best available mortgage rates to suit them and their situation.

Describe an initial meeting when someone is coming to you for your mortgage broker services in your Bournemouth office.
Firstly they will be asked to fill out a contact sheet.  This lets us know more about their financial circumstances and what they want from a mortgage.  Based on that we will then get them into a typical 30 minute meeting with one of our Bournemouth mortgage brokers.  Once that initial meeting is over, our mortgage brokers will get out there and start searching for the best deal for them.
 

How do you ensure your advisors are constantly up to date with the very latest packages and rates available through the UK housing market?
We have a database system that pulls live data from all the mortgage lenders and banks in the UK.  This means that our mortgage brokers in the Bournemouth office have the very latest information available at their fingertips when it’s needed.
 

What are some reasons clients should choose you for mortgage advice and brokering in the Bournemouth area?
We are a friendly team with over 20 years of experience in the mortgage market.  Not only that but we all live in Bournemouth and attended the local University.  This means we have a knowledge of the local housing market which I think is key when working with a mortgage broker.
 

Could you tell us about the Help to Buy Scheme in Bournemouth and how it helps first time buyers get onto the property ladder?
So glad you asked! Help to Buy lets those people who wouldn’t normally be able to get onto the housing market due to not having any property equity do so, but with a much lower deposit than normal buyers.  People can come to us with a small initial deposit and we will get them into the Help to Buy Scheme and show them the available properties they could potentially buy.  The Help to Buy Scheme is funded by the Government and it’s a great idea.  More information is available on our website.

For someone interested in getting in touch with the City Mortgage Advisor team, how do they contact you?
As with most companies in this day and age, our website should be the first port of call.  It has everything you would want to know about us including all of the best contact details for getting in touch.

Relevant Links
www.citymortgageadvisor.co.uk

Iain Reading, Author of Kitty Hawk and the Curse of the Yukon Gold

Today we are interviewing Iain Reading, author of Kitty Hawk and the Curse of the Yukon Gold.

Describe the plot of your new book in a few sentences.
It was the creepiest sound that Kitty Hawk had ever heard. A spine-tinglingly sinister disembodied voice. Which is strange, because the Kitty Hawk books are pretty grounded in the real world of real-life events, places and histories.  So what on Earth could this be?

Who do you think would most appreciate this book?
I think that pretty much anyone from 10 to 100 can enjoy the Kitty Hawk books.  But particularly anyone who has an interest in learning more about this big world of ours and traveling to new and exciting places (and falling into a few adventures and mysteries along the way).

Tell us a bit about the protagonist, Kitty Hawk.
Kitty Hawk is a cross between Nancy Drew and Amelia Earhart.  She's a pilot.  She has her own plane.  And she wants to see the world.  What better way to do that than to head out on her own, flying and having the most amazing adventures you can imagine.

What drew you to set your story in Western Canada and Alaska?
Western Canada is where I grew up, so it makes for a perfect place for Kitty Hawk to grow up and have her first adventures.  But she doesn't stay there long.  Just the first book.  After that she's off and flying around the world, from one amazing place to the next.

One of the unique things about your book is that it references lots of real locations and historical events. Why was it important for you to include these in your story?
I have always been interested in things like this.  I love travel and seeing new places, so it was easy for me to imagine a character who loved the same thing.  I also love learning about cultures and history and all the little bits of trivia that go with it, so it only made sense to incorporate all of these passions of mine into the stories.  The trick is always to find the story that hits all the things that I am interested in.

Is there an author that has influenced your writing style?
I always loved the books of Carl Sagan and Paul Theroux, but I am not sure anything in their writing style particularly influenced mine.  But their love of the world and finding out about definitely inspired and influenced me.

Is there any aspect of writing you don't like?
I have to admit (don't tell anyone) that I am not the biggest fan of going over edits when they come back from my editor.  Sometimes I just want to hit "accept all" and move on with my life.

What can readers expect from book 2 in the series?
The second book is one of my favourites.  The plot and pacing are a bit quicker and it takes our heroine down to the Florida Keys, which is about as far as you can get in climate from Alaska and the Yukon.  Once there Kitty Hawk (of course) finds herself drawn into a mystery and she visits some AMAZING places, like Fort Jefferson – which is a place that everyone should visit, and if you can't then at least Google it because once you do you won't believe your eyes.

How many books do you have planned for the series?
The plan is to have a total of thirteen books in the series.  I have just finished book number five and even though I meant to work on something else next, I am lately finding myself drawn into writing the next Kitty Hawk book instead.  Egypt and the pyramids.  Need I say more?

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Gunnar Skollingsberg, Author of Don't Cry, Pappa

Gunnar Skollingsberg is the author of the autobiography/memoir Don't Cry, Pappa.

Tell us a bit about yourself.

I am semi-retired.  My professional career – when I lived in the U.S. – was in the field of education (20+ years as a school teacher and 20 years as a school psychologist).  I now work part-time teaching English in a Norwegian public school.

Describe Don't Cry, Pappa in a few sentences.
Gunnar is the youngest son of an immigrant family who grows up with feelings of loneliness and alienation, eventually leading to depression.  After becoming a father, Gunnar has finally found his purpose in life: to love his little child.  Two years later, this child dies in an automobile accident, plunging Gunnar back into depression.  Years later, after reconstructing a new relationship and family, a second child dies from drowning.  Dealing with feelings of anger, injustice, and retribution, Gunnar eventually adopts a new purpose in life: to lighten other children’s lives through laughter.  He does this in the memory of his two departed children – he believes that they would want him to stop crying for them and to bring something positive into other children’s lives.

Who do you think would most benefit from reading your book?
Besides the general reader’s interest in a moving and inspirational memoir, there are three groups that would specifically benefit from this book.  Those parents and family members who have lost children through death will learn that they are not alone (and they are not going crazy) – that they can survive through this horror.  This book will also assist therapists and mental health professionals to gain insight into the feelings and issues of those of their clients who are dealing with death and grief issues of family members.  Finally, friends and acquaintances of those who have lost children can use this book to try to understand at least something of what their friends are going through.

Author Gunnar Skollingsberg

What inspired you to write a book about your struggle with depression?
Although depression is not the main theme of the book, it is a major element.  From the time when I was a child – and into my young adulthood – I thought that I alone experienced depression, that everyone else was happy and contented with their lives.  Now, I realize that all of us experience depression of various degrees at many points throughout our lives – this is something we can all relate to.  I describe my own struggles with this often debilitating condition (as well as those techniques I use to combat it) in hopes that it will benefit others in this struggle.

In your book, you write about getting close to ending your life to escape the pain. What gave you the strength to keep moving forward?
There were two such points.  When one’s depression reaches the point of being suicidal, the mind is in a very dark place and does not think logically; that is a very dangerous time.  There are two different ways that I eventually got past these points.  The specific circumstances and methods are difficult to explain here, although they are described in detail in the book.

What do you hope readers take away from reading this book?
I think readers can gain several things from this book, including knowledge and understanding of the grieving process, daily appreciation for children (theirs as well as others’), and possibly a desire to develop their own ‘mission in life’ to make children’s lives brighter and happier.

You’ve refocused your life to bring happiness to children. Was this something you were always interested in or did this desire emerge later in your life?
The best sound in the world (to me) is the sound of children’s laughter, and I’ve always enjoyed making my own children laugh.  Some time after my second child died, I determined to make it a point in my life to bring happiness and laughter to other children.  I then embarked (as much as I could) on an unofficial goal to make children laugh at the schools where I worked.

Do you have any plans to write additional books?
This first book was about one part of my personal life.  I’m now working on a book that taps my professional training and experience.  It will be a practical guide for parents, tutors, and teachers to use to teach effectively, and how to help the student/child learn efficiently.

Is there anything else you'd like potential readers to know about your book?
People who have read my book have given me feedback that it is emotional and powerful.  If you choose to read it, I hope you will feel the same emotions that I put into it.

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Kathryn Long, Author of A Deadly Deed Grows

Today we are interviewing Kathryn Long as part of the blog tour for her romantic suspense novel A Deadly Deed Grows blog tour.

Tell us a bit about yourself.
I am what you may call a “late bloomer” when it comes to writing novels. I started getting published when I was around 50, though I’d been writing as a hobby almost all my life. A couple years ago I retired from teaching reading and writing to teens with mild disabilities. It was a true challenge, but very rewarding. I’m married to a wonderful man and have three talented and beautiful grown children. I enjoy having the freedom to write all day and still have time for other things, too.

Describe the premise of your romantic suspense novel, A Deadly Deed Grows.

Though the suspense of the story – Mira and Sean taking down the bad guy and saving a dear friend’s home – is at the forefront, I’d like to think it’s about love. The spark and excitement of new love between Mira and Sean; the forever devotion of love between Claire and her deceased husband Charles; and the ends people will go to in protecting that love or finding justice for love.

Who do you think would most appreciate A Deadly Deed Grows?
I think women of all ages, mostly, but anyone who enjoys a wholesome suspense or mystery story. And of course those readers who have a soft heart for a love story.

What inspired you to write about people standing up to an unscrupulous land developer?
It goes back to all those night time soap operas I loved to watch and still do! To name a few, the villainous J.R. in Dallas, or the money hungry Graysons in Revenge. It’s always about money or the unending greed of it that seems to drive these villains, and I’m all about taking them down!

Tell us a bit about the protagonist, Mira Stanley.
Mira is a hard-driven and passionate soul who gives her all to anything she attempts. She’s somewhat scarred from a relationship gone sour in her past, but fills that void with working on her career as a lawyer. However, her scruples and emotions show a refreshing side to the stereotype of “lawyer”. When she has a mission -- in this case, saving Claire’s home from the unscrupulous land developer, Bradley Lane – she’ll let nothing stop her.

How would describe the relationship between Mira Stanley and Sean Thorndale?
Tenuous and complicated, to say the least! In the beginning Mira doesn’t know whether or not to trust Sean. When she stumbles upon certain evidence, she suspects Sean is “sleeping with the enemy”, but her attraction to him constantly has her doubting her suspicions and hoping he’s one of the good guys. Sean is immediately attracted to Mira, but there complications that get in the way. He is torn between what he should do and he wants to do, and whether to confess all this to Mira.

How long have you been writing?
I wrote my first poem when I was seven :). However, I didn’t write more seriously until I reached my teens. As an outlet and for pure pleasure I continued into my adult years. It wasn’t until the publishing world became more accessible through internet and email, that I decided to write and submit my first novel – OKLAHOMA’S GOLD. I’ve been on a roll ever since, from self-publishing my cozy mystery Lilly M. series to indie publications for DYING TO DREAM and A DEADLY DEED GROWS.

How have you evolved as a writer since when you first started?
Hopefully, I’ve improved! I have read most every book on writing and publishing that I could get my hands on to help along the way. However, I’d say just continuing to write one book after another is what really helps.

Are there any authors who have influenced your writing style?
Oh my, there are so many! Mystery and suspense have always been my favorite choices to read as well as to write. Starting with Mary Stewart and Victoria Holt when I was in my teens, then later on Stephen King, James Patterson, James Lee Burke, Janet Evanovich, and the list goes on. All of these have influenced my writing style, I believe.

What are your goals as a writer for the next ten years?
God willing, I would like to keep writing mysteries and eventually land a contract with a bigger publisher, which means finding an agent. That’s always been my goal. But no matter what, to keep writing and share my stories with readers is what I’d like.

What do you have in mind for your next writing project?
I’ve already written another mystery that takes place in northwest Pennsylvania amidst the Allegheny Forest, near the Kinzua Reservoir. Our family has a cabin in the area and I’ve been vacationing there since I was a little tike. The story has many Native American elements to it, which is something I’ve always enjoyed researching. I plan to create a series (already started book two) and I’m currently pitching it to agents. We’ll see how it goes.

Is there anything else you'd like potential readers to know about A Deadly Deed Grows?
Ah yes, the setting … the story takes place along the Florida Panhandle with such locales as Port St. Joe and Cape San Blas. My husband and I first vacationed there in 2008. We’ve been back twice more and love the cape. Many of the sites mentioned such as the Sunset Coastal Grill restaurant are real and places we’ve visited. The first trip inspired me to use the place as a setting in one of my stories.

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Justin White, Co-Founder of Selery Fulfillment

Justin White is the co-founder of Selery Fulfillment.

Tell us a bit about yourself.
What is Selery Fulfillment:  We’re a personalized order fulfillment service for online sellers. We handle the entire back-end process, which includes, warehousing, packaging and shipping.

Do you help mainly eBay customers?

The majority of our customers sell their items on multiple platforms with the biggest being eBay and Amazon.

What’s the benefit of using your service?

The main thing is we greatly reduce the cost of warehouse space and shipping for businesses. Also, we’re a huge convenience for our customers. They don’t have to worry about buying boxes, hiring people and purchasing postage. Plus, we’ve seen the majority of our customers increase sales after joining us because they can focus on sales and don’t have to worry about the hassles of shipping and returns.

For someone who doesn’t know the best website to sell the item on, does Selery choose the ideal site?
It depends. Ebay and Amazon are generally the best places to start. If the item is used, clothing, unique, or a collectible, we usually sell it on eBay. Selling fees on eBay tend to be lower than Amazon.  If the item is new and has a UPC it’s probably better to list on Amazon. Etsy is great if you make your own handmade goods and Craigslist is great for larger items like furniture.

If you have a similar product that you sell on a regular basis, you shouldn’t limit yourself to one site. You should sell on eBay, Amazon and your own website. Sell on as many platforms as you can.

How does the pricing work?

Pricing starts at $59.95/month for storage and $2.50 for each order (which includes packaging materials and boxes).

How does Selery receive the orders from the seller?

Their marketplace store is directly linked to our ShipStation account. What does that mean? When an item in their store sells, we’re notified instantaneously via ShipStation, and that item will be shipped out within 24 hours.

Thank you so much!

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