Category Archives: Books

What Do Mermaids Eat? . . . Marta

Posted on October 14, 2024 by johnrachel

I met Marta in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She feared being captured by us topsiders and forced to jump through flaming hoops at Sea World. Besides, she hated chlorinated water. She told me that mermaids have a favorite movie about us … Continue reading →

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What Do Mermaids Eat? . . . Cassandra

Posted on October 12, 2024 by johnrachel

Cassandra was the 6th mermaid I met. I was stunned by how young she looked. Boy, was I in for a surprise! Continue reading →

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What Do Mermaids Eat? . . . Rahqa

Posted on October 10, 2024 by johnrachel

Meet Rahqa, a mermaid with muscles, tattoos, and some very passionate concerns about the destruction of the oceans. You can’t blame her. It’s where she lives! Continue reading →

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What Do Mermaids Eat? . . . Corinne

Posted on October 7, 2024 by johnrachel

Meet Corinne, a mermaid that was hit by a nuclear submarine. Read all about her and 18 other mermaids in the most uniquely beautiful fantasy/travel/cookbook ever! Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: An Interview

Posted on September 30, 2024 by johnrachel

About two months ago, I was interviewed locally about my book “Live From Japan! Anecdotes on the People and Culture of Contemporary Japan from the Perspective of an American Expat.” I thought the interview went well. It certainly was fun! Continue reading →

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My Two Recent Anti-War Books

Posted on July 18, 2024 by johnrachel

Writing about and promoting peace to an American audience might be a thankless enterprise. But to be thankless, it would first have to be noticed. Dylan said it best: There’s no success like failure. Continue reading →

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LIVE FROM JAPAN! Revisited Redux

Posted on July 5, 2024 by johnrachel

My my how time flies! LIVE FROM JAPAN! was published end of January, 2021. I sent the first shot of love here to the fans of the book June 2023. Then, as now, I let everyone know that the saga continues, as I regularly post articles on new happenings and my evolving perspective on life here as an American expat. Continue reading →

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Photoshop is great for promoting a book!

Posted on June 23, 2023 by johnrachel

All advertising is deceptive. That’s why it works! Shhh … don’t tell anyone. Continue reading →

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LIVE FROM JAPAN! Revisited

Posted on June 16, 2023 by johnrachel

I wanted to send some love to the wonderful fans of LIVE FROM JAPAN! Continue reading →

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The U.S. and Perpetual War

Posted on May 22, 2023 by johnrachel

One of the most anticipated books of 2023! A powerful and empowering collection of commentaries and insights by some of today’s most respected political thinkers. Continue reading →

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