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New Political Thriller Novel Series Launches Pre-Orders
“What It Takes to Kill a Bull Moose,” a political thriller novel set in 2044, is now available for pre-order and explores the tense presidential race in a future America plagued by economic and political crises. Former Senator Jackson Piper, fueled by a mission to challenge the corrupt President Russell Warner, revives the Bull Moose Party in a high-stakes fight involving espionage, fake news, and assassination attempts. This narrative weaves a tale of strategy, betrayal, and the quest for power, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of the genre.
Is Reading More Poli-Fi in Your Future?
Author Michael Fedor explains how his books bridge the worlds of both mystery, thrillers, and suspense and science fiction in a new subcategory he calls poli-fi. Poli-Fi is the combination of political suspense, political thriller, and science fiction. It captures that this specific type of political thriller also combines elements of hard science fiction. Poli-Fi is two parts political fiction and one part science-fiction; the technology does not take a leading role in the plot or conflict of the story.
Mightiest President 2024 Revealed
The winner of the 2024 Presidential March Madness Bracket Challenge has been revealed! The mightiest president from fiction is…
The Strong Women Characters of Bull Moose Book 1
Michael Fedor draws from a life surrounded by influential women to create complex female characters in the Bull Moose Series. These women include a potential First Lady who is a top oncologist, Dr. Catherine Piper; a trailblazing ex-governor, Reese Tulson; a resilient Vice President, Jessica Brown; a media-savvy Chief of Staff, Olivia Clay; a formidable Texas Governor, Valerie Lawrence; and a reality star turned Senator, Eileen Frazier. Accompanied by the revolutionary A.I., Ziggy, and the ambitious young campaigner, Libby, these women navigate politics and personal challenges. The book is set to release on May 14, 2024.
“A Great President Has a Moral Compass, Guts, and…”: Michael Beschloss, Author of Several Current Best Sellers
At Messiah University, presidential historian Michael Beschloss shared six qualities of great American Presidents: moral leadership, upholding national ideals, possessing courage, explaining unpopular decisions, appreciating history, and working with opponents. His insight added depth to the understanding of presidential excellence. Attendees, including Michael Fedor, found the talk both insightful and enjoyable.
Great Presidents of Political Fiction: What’s the Formula?
Political fiction has long been fascinated by the ideal presidency, a theme explored since Washington Irving’s satirical works. This genre depicts presidents with exceptional decision-making abilities, moral strength, and leadership. Amid dissatisfaction with real-world candidates like Biden and Trump, such fiction highlights the gap between imagined presidential greatness and reality. The upcoming “Mightiest President in Fiction 2024” will showcase these fictional embodiments of a perfect leader, reflecting society’s yearning for a truly transformative president.
A President’s Day Celebration of Political Fiction
This President’s Day features three highlights for political fiction enthusiasts. A “Commander-In-Chief Bracket Challenge” will pit 64 fictional presidents against each other, starting March 17, 2024. An exclusive preview of “What It Takes to Kill a Bull Moose” introduces the 49th President, Russell Warner. Additionally, over 50 fictional presidents have been nominated for the “MIGHTEST PRESIDENT” list, promising an exciting engagement for fans of the genre.
Presidential March Madness 2024: Basketball and Fiction Fusion
The 2024 Presidential March Madness Bracket Challenge coincides with NCAA excitement and the release of “Bull Moose Book 1.” Fans nominate fictional presidents from various media, who then compete in a bracket reflecting NCAA results. Winners receive prizes like Amazon devices and signed books; all entrants get a free audiobook, with additional sweepstakes for sharing the event. Nominations close on March 14, with 64 contenders chosen for the bracket revealed on March 17. The contest is limited to 5,000 brackets with no entry fee.
Two Ways the Zero-Effort Senate Filibuster is Weakening America
The author of “The Senate Deception” criticizes modern US Senate practices like the zero-effort filibuster, arguing it weakens the nation through excessive partisanship. Historically, this was not the Senate’s role, but recent informal rule changes have enabled Senators to avoid genuinely debating or halting legislation, thus diminishing the Senate’s deliberative function. The author calls for a return to authentic debate, problem-solving, and effort from the Senators.
