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Fiction Thriller Sledgehammer Receives Excellent Reviews

This Is One book You Don’t Want to Miss

Los Angeles, CA, June 2006: Results of book reviews are pouring in and it’s very clear the medical fiction thriller Sledgehammer is a smash hit and a five-star winner. Just read some of the adjectives used in describing this book: “outstanding, must read, riveting, gut wrenching, chilling.”

Here are just some of the reviews with more found on Reye’s site.

Midwest Book Review states, ”This is a gut wrenching medical thriller that centers on how relatively easy the spread of a bio-weapon can occur in this country…. Paulo J. Reyes provides a SLEDGEHAMMER to a system that is set up to insure mass failure when (not if) the crisis happens.”

Sledgehammer gets a five star rating from Lightwood Publishing Review, which writes: “Today’s real threat of a terrorist attack is dramatically illustrated in a riveting fictional account…Readers will gasp learning how inadequately prepared we are for this event today and how we can prepare.”

Louise Riveiro-Mitchell, author of Autumn Sky and Dark Skies of Autumn, also was impressed by the storyline. “The story that at one time I would think of as a wonderful fiction theory, now after the events of 9/11, are not only very real but completely frightening…An interesting and frightening read and does make one think.”

And Sledgehammer racks up another five-stars from scientist Cecilia Fredricks. She writes: “It has been a long time since I have read a book that I simply could not put down. I am a scientist by profession so I was able to really relate to the whole bioterrorism/Virus research plot of the book…It is well written and keeps you on the edge of your seat. This book is fiction, but could this really happen? Scary!”

“This was an outstanding book,” says Melody Spier, president and owner of Ballyhoo Virtual Services. “It has come at a time when we all need to stop and think about the real possibility of a bioterrorist attack and how our government would react if such an outbreak happened…This is a must read for everyone.”

So what’s this book that everyone is talking about? Sledgehammer, written by Dr. Paulo J. Reyes, focuses on a terrorist who arrives in a Los Angeles hospital’s Emergency Room with smallpox symptoms. An ER physician suspects a more lethal form of smallpox, called Sledgehammer. The question becomes can this ER doctor convince the hospital administration and the public health care system about the presence of the deadly disease and the need to vaccinate the American public before it’s too late.

The story is brought vividly to life by Dr. Reyes who has 25 years in medicine and internal medicine and is a First Responder for the busiest cities in California, specifically in terrorist training.

To order this five- star winner stop by http://www.pauloreyes.com or Amazon. You won’t be able to put it down!

Thanksgiving is just around the corner; can’t you just smell the crisp brisk air, pumpkin pies, apple cider and more? This holiday means turkey, stuffing, gravy and huge holiday feast. Football kicks off the winter season for me and the start of holiday baking. This holiday towel cake is perfect to give as a early housewarming gift, or prepping for the huge feast. From seasoned cooks to newbies it’s a gift they will all enjoy.

This cake has all the right ingredients to help make a fabulous turkey feast..

Ingredients for this cake as follows:
- Fall kitchen hand towel set for the outside layers
- Six extra hand towels for inside cake
- Four napkins for inside top layer
- Four napkin rings
- Turkey baster
- Injector for adding you favorite spices, or flavoring
- A wire whip
- Gravy ladle
- Nut cracker
- Sliver spoon and fork for salad serving
- Measuring spoon and a spatula
- Raffia and fall floral sprays
- Fall silk leaves
- Fall plastic pumpkins and gourds
- Glue sticks and gun

To make, use my instructions on making the towel template. Fill bottom layers inside with the six hand towels. For second layer fill top template with the four napkins.. Leaving a hole to put baster through. Fold dish rag lengthwise and insert into top layer with the other end hanging down to second layer.
Take the rest of items and insert around cake placing wire whip into top layer and place fall flowers with fall spray behind wire whip. Fill in holes with raffia

Place cake on a square cake board .Glue silk leaves on to bottom layer and top. Take fake fall pumpkins and gourds and glue onto cake board around cake place some raffia there as well.

Another idea for someone who loves to bake for turkey day; fill cake with either apple or pumpkin pie supplies. Or fill cake with baking supplies for the go-getter that starts their holiday cookie baking right after Thanksgiving day.

That’s it. A perfect Turkey Day cake can now be made for your family and friends. For more information on our holiday cakes, a diaper cake, or any other specialty cake, stop by the website at http://www.makeadiapercake.biz. Not only do we have complete instructions for making cakes, but an ebook as well that walks you though step by step. We can also design the cake for you. Whatever you need, you’ll find it here! Gobble Gobble

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Barb Ireland is the founder of Make A Diaper Cake Biz, http://www.makeadiapercake.biz. You can purchase a diaper cake, learn how to make a diaper cake, or start your own diaper cake business at her site. Articles are free to be reprinted as long as author’s bio remains intact.

Halloween will be here soon! Goblins, ghosts and ghoulish fun oh my! Halloween has always been my personal favorite. The start of autumn, pile of leaves burning, pumpkin farms and more gives me that warm fuzzy feeling of winter and fun is on the way. It has been a tradition in my family to have a huge Halloween bash; great for the kids and safe too. This new design can be customized for any size party and ages.

See below the five top reasons for making this holiday cake.

1. This cake is unique and your guest’s no matter what the ages will be delighted at the time you took to make such a wonderful gift.

2. You could also use this design and change the contents inside for a Halloween diaper cake complete this with adding a little cute costume for baby in your cake design.

3. Practice safety with having a Halloween bash include fun cakes as part of your theme. Tuck in little gifts, games, candy or toys for the kids.

4. All of the items can be used to create a fun atmosphere.

5. You can welcome a new puppy or kitten by using kitten or puppy Halloween outfits, disposable camera to take pictures of them in their cute little outfits. Halloween themed chew toys and other items new pet owners will need for their kitten or puppy.

Whichever you choose you’ll be delighted you made this cake and put a smile on their faces young and old, and that you too can celebrate Halloween in style.

For more information on making our holiday cakes, a diaper cake or any other specialty cake, stop by the website at http://www.makeadiapercake.biz. Not only do we have complete instructions for making cakes, but an ebook as well that walks you though each step. And don’t forget, we can make them for you too.

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Barb Ireland is the founder of Make A Diaper Cake Biz, http://www.makeadiapercake.biz. You can purchase a diaper cake, learn how to make a diaper cake, or start your own diaper cake business at her site. Contact Publicist, Diana Ennen at diana@virtualwordpublishing.com. Articles are free to be reprinted as long as author’s bio remains intact.

It’s almost that time of year again; back to school they go. School supplies and clothes are on the minds of all moms. Some mothers are sending their children off to college with hope and warm wishes. Some may be sending their little ones to their very first day of kindergarten. Either way, we can help ease the pain and make it special for all.

Although Make a Diaper Cake Biz is famous for making “diaper cakes” from baby blankets and diapers, we love making cakes for any occasion…and you can too!

Using a towel and my template, found at http://www.makeadiapercake.biz, we made a very unique towel cake called “Cramming for Exams.” It’s filled with great things to help your child survive staying awake and cramming for those big exams. Below is a list of items I used for this cake but you can feel free to customize it to your child’s taste.

Supplies you will need:
- One large hand towel
- Shred
- Construction paper
- Tissue paper or packing paper
- A pack of index cards
- Highlighters and pencils
- The goodies — Two cans of Starbucks double-shot coffee drinks, M&M’s, Twix, Hersheys Chocolate Sticks, Choxie Coffee Toffee Bar, Snickers candy bar.

Start with using my template. Round it out into a shape of a cake. Cut a strip of construction paper to insert inside of towel; fill with packing paper, shred and then arrange products to your liking. That’s it…simple and fun! You can make your own Back to School or College Cake, or contact us to make one for you.

Here is a list of other helper cakes for your child’s college days.

Get Well Cake: Take a yellow hand towel and use my method above. Fill with a big soup mug with a smiley face, Chicken soup mix, a good book or magazine, tissues, vapor rub and cold medicine. If you can’t be there for your college student, at least send the gift of love to them.

Just for the Bathroom Cake: Make this a two-layer cake by bringing the top layer in slightly. Use a set of towels, roll the smaller ones and fill the center instead of shred & paper. Fill the cake with toothpaste, small mouthwash, floss, and soap. For the top layer, stuff their favorite shampoo or body wash, lotions or deodorant.

Snack Attack Cake: Fill with all their favorites, chips and cookies. No one knows better what they like than good ole’ mom.

Movie Night Cake: Fill with microwave popcorn, drinks, a gift card from blockbuster and of course candy.

Do you have younger ones going for the first time? Why not help ease the pain a bit with a cute cake filled with crayons, paints, glue sticks, little games, flash cards and little snacks for the first big day. Oh and you may want to add a little gift for the teacher too.

These back to school towel cakes can fit any children in your home. Just by adjusting the products, you too can put a smile on all your children’s faces.

For more information on making a Back To School Cake, a diaper cake, or any other specialty cake, stop by the website at http://www.makeadiapercake.biz. Not only do we have complete instructions for making cakes, but an ebook as well that walks you though step by step. And don’t forget, we can make them for you too.

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Barb Ireland is the founder of Make A Diaper Cake Biz, http://www.makeadiapercake.biz. You can purchase a diaper cake, learn how to make a diaper cake, or start your own diaper cake business at her site. Contact Publicist, Diana Ennen at diana@virtualwordpublishing.com. Articles are free to be reprinted as long as author’s bio remains intact.

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Smallpox Threat – Author Explores The Risks in Medical Thriller - Sledgehammer

Los Angeles, CA, (July 2006) Dr. Paulo Reyes knows firsthand about life in the emergency room. Born in San Joaquin Valley, he’s a practicing Emergency Room doctor in Los Angeles with 25 years experience in ER medicine and internal medicine and a first responder for the busiest cities in California. That’s why when he decided to write a book about a smallpox threat in a California ER, it was a natural fit.

The book, Sledgehammer (ISBN #097713870-4, Virtual Word Publishing) is a gripping medical thriller about a terrorist who comes into a Los Angeles ER with symptoms of smallpox. Plans are for terrorists to spread the particularly aggressive form of smallpox, Sledgehammer Smallpox, into several sports arenas, airports and shopping malls to maximize its deadly effects.

In Sledgehammer, the lead character, Max Kroose, an intuitive ER physician, suspects the bioterrorism plot but is faced with convincing the hospital administration and the public health care system about the presence of this deadly disease and the need to vaccinate the American public. It’s a page turning, “stay-up-all-night and finish it” book that has received numerous 5 star reviews including those from Midwest Review, Heartland Review and American Reporter. In fact, Joe Shea of the American Reporter states,

“Sledgehammer” is a gripping, powerful portrait of an American emergency room physician encountering the “index” case of a national bioterrorist attack by Islamic terrorists … It is probably the best bio-warfare thriller of the dozen-odd I’ve read in the past 10 years.”

In reality, how big a threat is smallpox? Dr. Reyes believes their exists a real danger today, especially with the rising tensions in the Middle East and the fear of biochemical threats from terrorists. Dr. Reyes supports voluntary vaccinations to protect us from smallpox bioterrorist attacks and his website offers current news and updates on smallpox and other events, http://www.pauloreyes.com

Dr. Reyes has also authored Health-Care Reform or Redistribution of Cost? and has participated in various disaster relief efforts in California including the Mexicana crash in 1986, the last major earthquake in L.A. in 1994 and the influenza epidemic 1997-1998.

For those looking for a thriller for their summer time reading, stop by Reyes’ site at http://www.pauloreyes.com and catch the summer savings of his book for only $9.95. Also, available at Amazon and leading online bookstores.