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<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 04:41:56 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Hands on Safety for Hands on Tools</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:51:57 -0400</pubDate>
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<content:encoded>&lt;![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Hands on Safety for Hands on Tools&lt;/em&gt; is a practical guide designed for the people who do the real work, the hands-on professionals who build, repair, install, and maintain the world around us.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This book introduces simple yet powerful memory tools that help you approach every task with confidence, awareness, and safety. The goal is simple: set yourself up for success &lt;strong&gt;every single time you step onto the job&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Inside, you’ll discover essential principles that every worker should know, including the &lt;strong&gt;five fundamental workers’ rights&lt;/strong&gt;, the &lt;strong&gt;safety hierarchy of controls&lt;/strong&gt;, and how to recognize hazards before they turn into accidents. The book also explores the &lt;strong&gt;pros and cons of improvisation&lt;/strong&gt;, helping you understand when flexibility helps, and when it can put you at risk.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Beyond procedures and guidelines, &lt;em&gt;Hands on Safety for Hands on Tools&lt;/em&gt; focuses on the human side of workplace safety. You’ll learn how to build professional integrity, develop the courage to speak up when something isn’t right, and communicate safety concerns clearly and effectively, protecting not only yourself but your coworkers as well.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re new to the workforce or a seasoned professional, this guide provides the mindset and tools needed to create a safer, stronger workplace every day.&lt;/p&gt; ]]&gt;</content:encoded>
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<title>What We Keep in the Quiet</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<content:encoded>&lt;![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt; What We Keep in the Quiet: Is Scott&#39;s first Gothic Horror Novel. It is a Thrilling Peek into the Life of Abigail, a High-Functioning Schizophrenic.  Family Secrets Lead Her to the Hollow Line from a Soiled Legacy. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The hardback version is discounted and on Amazon now, or you can wait for the Kindle or Paperback out on April 30th.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you liked Sharp Objects or Flowers in the Attic, you will love this Gothic tale set in a small town in Kentucky. This link will take you there. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Beta reader and Literary Publicist Grace Williams wrote: &quot; I found the manuscript engaging and rich in atmosphere, particularly in how it builds tension and psychological depth within the story. The Southern Gothic tone and unsettling imagery help create a compelling reading experience. &quot;&lt;/p&gt; ]]&gt;</content:encoded>
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<title>What We Keep in the Quiet</title>
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<dc:creator>Jeff Scott</dc:creator>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<content:encoded>&lt;![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;Best book review I have received to date, and the most anticipated novel I have written. I wrote over a dozen novels in the last fifteen years and only this year began releasing them. Every new novel shows my improving style and prose. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One of the most exciting things is hearing feedback from readers like you. One day, I hope to be doing this full-time. Until then.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here is what Literary Critics say about this novel.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;What We Keep in the Quiet: Abigail&lt;/em&gt; by Jeff Scott2 is a tale of ambitious, corrupted desire that collides with eerie abilities and dark forces that stop at nothing. Abigail is at the center of it all, pulling strings, just as Ilsa would have liked, to put herself in positions of power, at least through her husband, Roger. But amidst this, a piece of the puzzle is missing, a secret, or rather a revelation only murmured by those who came before Abigail—the book is soiled: there’s a hollow line. The answer lies with the secrets and deceit only known by the orchestrator.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I loved how gripping this novel is. The tension build-up is gradual, with a moderate pace in the first half, bracing you for a suspense-filled final half. Jeff Scott excels in blending a modern world in Shelbyville with the rare touch of horror-infused elements. The dialogue, especially the exchange between Abigail and the voices in her head, was both chilling and intriguing, making this an engaging read. One key thing that stood out is how the author crafts the protagonist, Abigail, more like the villain, and, at the same time, a character with admirable tenacity. The author dispenses only enough to heighten the reader&#39;s urge, and this kept me glued to the end.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There’s much to appreciate in this novel, and nothing to criticize. The language is simple and relatable, and the editing is exceptionally well done with just a few punctuation issues. The only thing worth pointing out, and which is not a flaw, is the ending. The story ended in a way that suggests this could be a series; I hope so. Overall, I enjoyed the read, and there’s no reason to deduct from the rating: I rate it &lt;strong&gt;5 out of 5 stars&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’d recommend this to readers who enjoy crime and dark fantasy with a blend of horror. This book contains profanity and sexual content, which suits the plot well but might not resonate with some readers. ~Akenga Evenson~&lt;/p&gt; ]]&gt;</content:encoded>
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<title>Pre-Release News</title>
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<dc:creator>Jeff Scott</dc:creator>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<content:encoded>&lt;![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;I just got my new book cover designed by Jessica Silva. Ignore the lines they will disappear when the book is printed. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is the final backstory to set up this series. You may ask yourself, &quot;Why did you spend so much effort on these backstories?&quot; Great question; I will tell you. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When I get into the series, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Dominion Protocol&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, I want to explore the characters more and write shorter novellas. The backstories are all over 80k words. I find for myself that about 70k-80k word novels move faster and have less boring filler. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I want to concentrate on the Protagonists, Prose, and Character development after the trauma each of these characters suffered. I want to begin with this crew together as a team not explaining how they all met.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I hope you as a reader can understand this reasoning. Sharp as you all are I know you can. The release date for&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt; Iniquitous Mind&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is March 30th +/- a day. I hope you will enjoy this fast paced medical thriller about Dr. Stephen Jessen and his wife Steph. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Teaser, find out why he chose another two year internship in Germany vs the high paying offer from St. John&#39;s medical.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;figure data-trix-attachment=&#39;{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;filename&quot;:&quot;fcrwn4yw0ofhryigc0rc2f6wbk0k&quot;,&quot;filesize&quot;:315392,&quot;height&quot;:888,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://res.cloudinary.com/wellfleet/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_limit,w_1200/fcrwn4yw0ofhryigc0rc2f6wbk0k&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:600}&#39; data-trix-content-type=&quot;image/jpeg&quot; data-trix-attributes=&#39;{&quot;presentation&quot;:&quot;gallery&quot;}&#39; class=&quot;attachment attachment--preview&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://res.cloudinary.com/wellfleet/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_limit,w_1200/fcrwn4yw0ofhryigc0rc2f6wbk0k&quot; width=&quot;600&quot; height=&quot;888&quot;&gt;&lt;figcaption class=&quot;attachment__caption&quot;&gt; &lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]&gt;</content:encoded>
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<title>Neurodivergent Now Available on Amazon</title>
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<dc:creator>Jeff Scott</dc:creator>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<content:encoded>&lt;![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Neurodivergent&lt;/em&gt; is now available on Amazon and ready for readers who enjoy high-stakes science fiction and action-packed storytelling.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This gripping novel explores the edge of human potential, advanced technology, and the challenges of a world where being different may be the greatest strength of all. If you enjoy futuristic adventures, powerful characters, and stories that keep you turning pages late into the night, &lt;em&gt;Neurodivergent&lt;/em&gt; is a must-read.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Readers can now grab their copy on Amazon and dive into the story today.&lt;/p&gt; ]]&gt;</content:encoded>
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<title>#19 Technothriller Best-Sellers on Amazon Kindle</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<content:encoded>&lt;![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;I’m incredibly excited by the response to my second novel, &lt;em&gt;Exoskeleton&lt;/em&gt;. Over the weekend, the book reached dozens of readers and climbed the Amazon Kindle Technothriller charts, peaking at &lt;strong&gt;#19&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Is that a big deal? I believe it is. With thousands of books available on Amazon, breaking into the Top 100 is an accomplishment for any writer. Seeing &lt;em&gt;Exoskeleton&lt;/em&gt; reach the Top 20 truly made my heart skip a beat.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible. Your support means the world. If you’ve read the book, please consider leaving a rating or review, it helps more readers discover the story.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFXXZW3G&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noopener&quot;&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFXXZW3G&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; ]]&gt;</content:encoded>
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<dc:creator>Jeff Scott</dc:creator>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<content:encoded>&lt;![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;A fallen soldier. A classified military project. A second chance that could change everything.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Exoskeleton&lt;/em&gt; is now live on &lt;strong&gt;Amazon Kindle for $2.99&lt;/strong&gt;, delivering a high-stakes blend of military science fiction and raw human drama.&lt;/p&gt; ]]&gt;</content:encoded>
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<title>Exoskeleton Now Available</title>
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<dc:creator>Jeff Scott</dc:creator>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<content:encoded>&lt;![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;It has been a few months since the last update, but I’ve been working hard to bring &lt;em&gt;Exoskeleton&lt;/em&gt; to readers. This new novel serves as a sister book to &lt;em&gt;Neurodivergent&lt;/em&gt; and acts as the prequel to the upcoming &lt;strong&gt;PHANTOM Cell&lt;/strong&gt; series launching later this year.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re interested in discovering the backstories behind the PHANTOM Cell team, this is where the journey begins. &lt;em&gt;Exoskeleton&lt;/em&gt; introduces the characters, conflicts, and events that set the stage for the series ahead.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The book is now available through major retailers, including Amazon, Barnes &amp;amp; Noble, and Kobo. If you enjoy technothrillers and character-driven sci-fi, I hope you’ll check it out and join me on the road toward the PHANTOM Cell series.&lt;/p&gt; ]]&gt;</content:encoded>
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<title>Rediscover Neurodivergent</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<content:encoded>&lt;![CDATA[ &lt;p&gt;First released on &lt;strong&gt;January 16, 2012&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;em&gt;Neurodivergent&lt;/em&gt; continues to captivate readers who enjoy gripping science fiction with a strong sense of mystery and suspense.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Inspired by the classic thrillers of the mid-1970s, the novel blends nostalgic sci-fi atmosphere with a compelling mystery that keeps readers turning pages. Secrets unfold slowly, tension builds with every chapter, and the story pulls you deeper into a world where nothing is quite what it seems.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you enjoy suspense-driven science fiction filled with intrigue and discovery, &lt;em&gt;Neurodivergent&lt;/em&gt; is a story worth exploring.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dive into the mystery and experience the novel that started it all. &lt;/p&gt; ]]&gt;</content:encoded>
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