Category Archives: Books

The Book: “LIVE FROM JAPAN!”

Posted on February 1, 2021 by John Rachel

For the next two weeks, the ebook of LIVE FROM JAPAN! is available as a pre-order in every popular format FOR ONLY $2.99! Continue reading →

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Listen to the music of “Sex, Lies & Coffee Beans”!

Posted on December 30, 2020 by John Rachel

Oh wow! Not only can you READ the worst book ever written, now you can LISTEN to the worst songs ever written to go along with the worst book ever written. Continue reading →

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Dr. Joy . . . genius or con artist? You decide!

Posted on December 16, 2020 by John Rachel

Until her untimely death in a freak accident at a lesbian orgy island resort in 2009, Dr. Joy Smothers revolutionized modern psychology! Her songs, her books, her uncanny insights, her unique and powerful healing methods are as relevant today as ever. Continue reading →

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The Worst Book in the History of the World!

Posted on November 28, 2020 by John Rachel

I’ve put the finishing touches on the worst book ever written. This book will offend everyone. I’ve achieved what no other author has achieved, or even tried to achieve. This book is so bad, it’s in a class by itself. Mission accomplished! Continue reading →

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“Outside The Box”: Does it pass the sanity test?

Posted on September 30, 2020 by John Rachel

My insanely weird short story “Outside the Box” is featured in the most recent anthology from SCARS Publication. Apparently they liked it, since they named the entire collection after it. Continue reading →

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BOOK REVIEW … “No More War” by Dan Kovalik

Posted on May 27, 2020 by johnrachel

In an era where a man like Julian Assange can be mercilessly persecuted for just doing honest journalism, it takes a great deal of courage to expose the lies and misdeeds of America’s imperial ambitions. Yet they must be exposed … Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Jennifer the Cat, Media Darling!

Posted on November 16, 2019 by johnrachel

As an attention-starved author and overgrown baby, I of course am always trying to attract publicity. Again, one of my kitties has humbled yours truly by being featured in our local newspaper. Maybe I’m approaching this wrong. Do I need to learn how to purr to get noticed around here? Continue reading →

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Book Review: “The Plot To Scapegoat Russia: How the CIA and the Deep State Have Conspired to Vilify Putin”

Posted on September 9, 2019 by johnrachel

It takes enormous courage to write a book like this, which goes completely against the narrative promoted by America’s foreign policy and military establishments. Courage because now any defense of Putin and Russia as actors on the world stage will invite personal vilification, marginalization, attacks on character and integrity, aspersions about disloyalty and lack of patriotic commitment, allegations of treachery and even sedition. Continue reading →

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Book Review: “The Plot to Overthrow Venezuela” by Dan Kovalik

Posted on August 5, 2019 by johnrachel

The thought-provoking Plot to Overthrow Venezuela by Dan Kovalik is extremely well-written, with a clarity, accessibility, and erudition which puts it in a class with the best works of Noam Chomsky. The Foreword by Oliver Stone is a worthy and deserving way to get this excellent work started started. It’s a must-read to fully understand the crisis in Venezuela as one component of the U.S. strategy of creating chaos and division across the globe. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Passion For Reading

Posted on August 24, 2018 by johnrachel

Japanese people love reading. Sometimes, as expected, it’s on a smartphone. But the love of print materials, in particular books, is alive and well here. Continue reading →

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