Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Black Friday E-Book Sale 2017!


Black Friday E-Book Sale!


40% OFF Kindles!

From Friday until Monday night, you can download Kindles, through Amazon, for the awesome deal of 40% off!!! This offer is only good through Amazon and for the ebooks.




Links to the books below for your Convenience:





The History of the United States Marines Corps
Final edits were completed on The History of the U.S. Marine Corps! Author Andrew J. Belet’s upcoming book highlights the formation of the Marines and their efforts in World War I & II, Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq. Look for it in just a few weeks! A former Marine himself, Sgt. Belet is also the author of the military memoirs Mountain Men and Another Shade of Green.




The Films of Steven Spielberg
There’s some serious Oscar-buzz for the upcoming Meryl Streep + Tom Hanks political thriller, The Post! Author Michael Jolls is tackling director Steven Spielberg in his next book! Look for The Films of Steven Spielberg in bookstores this February!

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Summer 2017: Improvements, New Books, and Fun!


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Revamped Logo
Over the last three months we’ve made a couple tweaks to our covers - the most significant being a new font for the “Under One Hour” name itself. We’ve considered everything when making these books, and we’ve chose a new font that is subliminally more pleasing to the human eye.

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History of the Marines Corps
Final edits are being made to History of the Marine Corps this month! Author Andrew J. Belet’s new book covers the formation of the Marines and highlights the Corps role in the past century of American warfare. A former Marine himself, Belet is also the author of the military memoirs Mountain Men and Another Shade of Green.




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Children’s Literacy
We published examination manuscripts of Children’s Literacy this past Spring and distributed to various educators. The feedback has been tremendous; both helpful and encouraging. We will be formally launching the book this Fall - stay tuned for another Under One Hour sponsored book signing with author Magdalena Teske.



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The Cinematic Art of Christopher Nolan
As far as summer blockbusters are concern, Dunkirk, the World War II drama from director Christopher Nolan is expected to be a box-office hit! Our second filmmaker book from screenwriter Eric S. Cunningham, focusing on Nolan’s use of “misdirection” in story narrative, will be releasing later this year.




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The Films of Steven Spielberg
Author Michael Jolls, along with actor Shon McGregory, announced The Films of Steven Spielberg while standing in Spielberg’s actual footprint outside the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The book is on schedule to release this Christmas!




Summer Hang-Out

The evening of Saturday, July 8th, we held a party at O’Donovan’s Irish Pub in the North Center neighborhood of Chicago. Check out some of the pictures below!


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Thank you for your continued support!

Friday, March 3, 2017

Under One Hour Turns 5 Years Old!!!



Under One Hour, LLC just hit the 5 year mark! 

The majority of time UOH has been in business was spent developing the concept and writing the first book. Expansion really only began in 2016. As 2017 continues to move along, we are excited about the projects currently underway as well as new topics to come. We also welcome many new authors in the near future.

We started with an idea to share personal finance with the world. As we researched and wrote the first book, we continued to form and reshape the format to the 6 sections and word count per section it is today. After publishing it, we continued to think of how to structure and market the business most effectively.

In 2016 we redesigned the cover and expanded to a type of franchise model which greatly benefits the author. This was set up as the industry typically has the publisher keeping most of the royalties while the authors do the hard part but keep less. We then went out and found some great authors which have written or are currently writing books.

As a result, we were able to host a book launch and signing event at the Evanston Public Library in November. It was great to meet some of the fans and sign books.

Some fans with the authors

In March, UOH has 2 new events to be represented at. The first is March 11th at the North Suburban Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Then on Sunday March 12th, we have an Author Fair at the Palatine Library! Be sure to stop by and show your support.






Current List of Books

  • Personal Finance by Andrew Brown and Brendan Connolly (Digital and Paperback)


  • Pokemon Go by Steven Grajek (Digital)


  • The Films of Sam Mendes by Michael Jolls (Digital and Paperback)


  • Children's Literacy by Magdalena Teske (Digital and Paperback)


  • Nutrition by Kathy Brown (Digital and Paperback)



New and Exciting Books - Our current authors are working on finishing books to be published in 2017! 
  • The History of the US Marine Corps by Andrew Belet






Future Books


There are many other book topics that are in the early stages of writing or which authors have approached UOH with the desire to write. Below are some that are scheduled for 2017:
  • The films of Christopher Nolan
  • Marketing
  • Parenting
  • The Rise of Donald Trump
  • Buying, Driving and the Future of Cars 
  • The films of Steven Spielberg
  • Buying a Home
  • Geocashing 
  • Traveling to Germany

Interview Series/Podcast - UOH is in the process of launching an interview series of the authors and other published authors in regards to their topics, and writing process. We are also considering doing a podcast for live interviews. What do you, as the reader, think?


Translator - UOH is looking for a translator for Spanish primarily. If you, or anyone you know, would like an opportunity to translate, please reach out to us and we can get started. If you can translate a different language and would like to take on this challenge, let us know!


Want to Write for UOH? Have a non-fiction topic you would like to write about, or want to know how to start? Contact us and we can get your writing dreams to come to life!


Thank you

We want to give a big thank you to everyone who has supported the UOH mission of delivering high quality content in a easy, and short, format. We appreciate all of our customers, followers, friends, and families! 


Questions/Comments - If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to us and we'll get back to you in a short manner. 

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Author Interview - Magdalena Teske, Children's Literacy



Magdalena Teske works as a children’s librarian in a public library and has the opportunity to work with children who are not yet reading, in the process of learning to read, and already know how to read. She received her masters degree in library science from Dominican University and has recently written Children's Literacy Under One Hour.

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The majority of the topics addressed in Children’s Literacy is easily accessible for parents to understand, yet the book occasionally touches on psychology. Did you do more hands-on research with kids for this book, or more of an academic approach?


I certainly  got a lot of the information from books and articles. Early childhood development in particular is a hot topic. As a children’s librarian, I’m very familiar with the commonly acknowledged best practices for encouraging early literacy, so I thoroughly enjoyed researching the specific studies and psychological explanations behind those practices. I also drew heavily upon my educational background, since my classes for my library science masters degree was focused on children’s literature and children’s services. But I wouldn’t say I took a completely academic approach, because I was also informed by my experience working with kids. I get to see first-hand which books are most popular and which storytime songs and activities-- which can be repeated at home-- are most effective.

When discussing genres, you highlight classic mysteries such as The Hardy Boys and The Boxcar Children. Are these sorts of mysteries still popular with young readers? Are they able to relate to books that are decades old?


Children today do still read and enjoy classic mystery series! Although most books will only be popular for a few years, there are a fair number of fictional detectives who have been widely read for several decades. They may not be quite as popular as they were once, but they won’t be disappearing from libraries and bookstores anytime soon. In the cases of The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew, there are also multiple spin-off series that use the same familiar characters but modernize the setting.  


Are preschool level iPad games helpful with getting children to read more? Are those eclipsing usage in books?
It depends upon which games and apps they’re using, how much time they’re spending with iPads, and how their parents are interacting with the kids even outside of screen time. There are lots of great educational apps out there, and I think that digital games can be a very effective way to practice letter recognition and phonics. But playing iPad games shouldn’t replace the experience of a parent and child reading books together; those kinds of games should be provided in addition to reading and other positive adult-child interaction. My experience has been that the popularity of digital games for young children doesn’t impact the usage of books. To a preschooler, iPads and books are two very different activities, and most preschoolers want to participate in both of them.


With regards to non-fiction, do find young children interested in history or any kind? Or does fantasy dominate their interest?
There certainly are some young readers who have little or no interest in non-fiction. Fantasy is a common genre preference right now, and certain realistic fiction titles garner a lot of interest. But there are a fair number of avid non-fiction readers as well. In the library, biographies are probably the most frequently requested type of children’s non-fiction.


What specifically?
In particular, a lot of children like to read about their favorite athletes. Some kids have a favorite scientific topic. Others are interested in specific historic events, such as the sinking of the Titanic. And for the youngest readers, animals tend to be popular subjects.


What would your advice be to parents who have children who are reluctant to reading? For the children who are intimidated by books?
My advice is to encourage the child to choose his or her own books. If the child finds that decision overwhelming, pick out four or five books on topics that your child enjoys, and let the child choose between them. That freedom will often be a bit of a motivator by itself, but the real turning point is when the child finds a series, author, or genre that he or she genuinely enjoys and wants to continue reading. Don’t be disappointed if that happens to be something non-intellectual like Big Nate or Diary of a Wimpy Kid. In fact, you could even recommend those books to your child to get him or her started. Any book can be a gateway to a lifelong love of books. Your first and most important step is to give your child positive reading experiences.


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Saturday, December 31, 2016

2016 Recap and the New Year


As we cruise to the end of the year, there is much to look forward to in 2017. 2016 showed a ton of progress for Under One Hour, and 2017 looks to continue that progress in a big way!


2016 Accomplishments


New Cover Design - Under One Hour had a new cover designed for every book. Thank you to all of the feedback on the cover to help design it to what it is today, and a BIG thanks to Steven Grajek for doing some phenomenal cover work! We feel the cover stands out and better aligns with the marketplace. 

Additionally Personal Finance Under One Hour was slightly revised to include the introduction of robo-advisors in Section 6.





New Authors and Books - Several new and experienced authors were hired to write books on their topics of expertise. Below are the newest authors with their published books:
  • Pokemon Go by Steven Grajek


  • The Films of Sam Mendes by Michael Jolls


  • Children's Literacy by Magdalena Teske





Book Launch and Signing - Under One Hour hosted this event at the Evanston Public Library in November and provided snacks and coffee for all who attended! It was great to meet some of the fans and sign books.

Some fans with the authors

Andrew Signing "Personal Finance"

Michael Signing "The Films of Sam Mendes"

Andrew meeting a young fan interested in "Pokemon Go" and "History of the Marines"



2017 Plans for an Exciting Year

UOH's New Position - We would like to welcome Michael Jolls as our new Marketing Director! His experience in daily promotion, film, and previous books makes him a great addition to our team. We look forward to putting his new ideas in motion and delivering great content to our fans and customers.


New and Exciting Books - Our current authors are working on finishing books to be published in 2017! Below are the newest authors with their books on PRE-ORDER:
    • Nutrition by Kathy Brown

    • The History of the US Marine Corps by Andrew Belet


    Other Books planned - There are many other book topics that are in the early stages of writing or which authors have approached UOH with the desire to write. Below are some that are scheduled for 2017:
    • Buying, Driving and the Future of Cars 
    • Buying a Home
    • Geocashing 
    • The films of Christopher Nolan
    • Traveling to Germany

    Interview Series/Podcast - UOH is in the process of launching an interview series of the authors and other published authors in regards to their topics, and writing process. We are also considering doing a podcast for live interviews. What do you, as the reader, think?


    Translator - UOH is looking for a traslator for Spanish primarily. If you, or anyone you know, would like an opportunity to translate, please reach out to us and we can get started. If you can translate a different language and would like to take on this challenge, let us know!


    Want to Write for UOH? Have a non-fiction topic you would like to write about, or want to know how to start? Contact us and we can get your writing dreams to come to life!


    Thank you

    We want to give a big thank you to everyone who has supported the UOH mission of delivering high quality content in a easy, and short, format. We appreciate all of our customers, followers, friends, and families! 


    Questions/Comments - If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to us and we'll get back to you in a short manner. 





    Thursday, November 3, 2016

    Under One Hour Book Launch and Signing







    Under One Hour, LLC is launching TWO new books this November. 
    Please join us as we celebrate the achievements of our authors. 
    Complementary coffee and snacks will be provided!


    Books Launching:

    "Children's Literacy Under One Hour" By Magdalena Teske
    "The Films of Sam Mendes Under One Hour" By Michael Jolls


    Books Signing:

    "The Films of Sam Mendes Under One Hour" By Michael Jolls
    "Personal Finance Under One Hour" By Andrew Brown & Brendan Connolly


    Other Books Available/Pre-sale:

    "Pokemon Go Guide Under One Hour" By Steven Grajek

    "Buying, Driving, and the Future of Cars Under One Hour" By Andrew Brown
    "Nutrition Under One Hour" By Kathy Brown


    Kindle Links:




    Event Page:




    See you there!




    Wednesday, August 10, 2016

    Personal Finance UOH Updated with NEW COVER


    Earlier this summer, Under One Hour asked our fanbase to give feedback on a new cover design.

    Your feedback was greatly appreciated!!!

    After working with our graphic designer over the past few months, we have a finished product!!! 

    As a result, we are republishing the Personal Finance Under One Hour book and getting ready to launch several more books this fall. If you haven't already, I encourage you to check the book out below to see what Under One Hour is all about! 



    Starting Friday, we will be doing a FREE promotion of Section 1, Income and Spending.

    Also coming up later this week, we will be publishing Pokemon Go Under One Hour!!!

    Finally, follow our progress on Facebook and Twitter Here:
    www.facebook.com/UnderOneHour
    https://twitter.com/UnderOneHour


    Thanks again for all of your support. Your feedback helps keep us going to deliver high quality content!