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Manny Asencio reviews, edits, produces, publishes and promotes literature. Several productions are presently in process...check out MAP's first offerings below!

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Art Class and World Domination    by AC Hanstedt
Price: $0.99 USD. 124340 words. Published by MAP  on July 31, 2012. .

Van Bueren has seen better days. But Miami is a great place to cool his heels and enjoy the benefits of hiding in secret as a party promoter to the hottest clubs. But he's about to learn the hard way what happens when you do a girl a favor. Van's going to need a full tank of high octane and help from a few friends to stay one step ahead of a gallery of goons. Buckle up, this one gets bumpy.
How I Toppled Western Civilization    by AC Hanstedt
Price: $0.99 USD. 152800 words. Published by MAP  on December 5, 2011. .

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Van Bueren is a man’s man. He likes scotch, long legs and Die Hard. He paints, he philanders and he loves bacon. The Pantheon has been working on project Paragon for a long time, and they need new talent, like Van. Apparently the math and science folks have got it all wrong. With the help of his bombshell assistant Evette, and his totally boss Mustang GT, Katie, can he save the day, and his car?
The Five Gringas    by Nancy Asencio
Price: $0.99 USD. 46780 words. Published by MAP  on November 1, 2011. .

For five American women associated with the US Embassy in Mexico, camaraderie begins with coffee, chocolate, and art shared in painting sessions during the early 1960's, and kept alive for decades via occasional rendezvous worldwide. A story of love, family, heartbreak, mystery, betrayal, espionage, and grace in the face of tragedy.
Finding Home - A Journey to Belong    by Dianne Copley
Price: $0.99 USD. 3710 words. Published by MAP  on October 10, 2011. .

For a hungry, cold and lonely street urchin, the terms 'home' and 'belonging' hold little meaning. Journey with young Litenya and his self-appointed companion, Daansar, as the monk brings these words to life, while pursuing a quest to bring balance and harmony to the Universe. Children 9 to 99 will find comfort in Dianne's well written words of wisdom, and Jennifer's brilliant illustrations.
Diplomats & Terrorists - Or: How I Survived a 61-day Cocktail Party    by Diego Asencio
Price: $0.99 USD. 103380 words. Published by MAP  on July 28, 2011. .

American Ambassador Diego Asencio bravely reconstructs his 61 days of captivity in Bogota, Colombia, with many other diplomats who were held by Colombia's M-19 guerrilla organization. This book is a rare look at how the captive diplomats played a large role in securing freedom. It is also testimony that, given time and effort, the honest practice of conflict resolution can bring positive results.


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