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Title: A New Dawn

Author: Trina Spillman

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Release Date: March 9th, 2026

Genre: Contemporary Romance - Political Thriller

Blurb

A bomb shatters a New Orleans convention hall, leaving presidential nominee James Sinclair near death and plunging the nation into chaos. Attorney Ian McCullough uncovers a conspiracy led by Vice President Jay Buckley: a false flag attack, global conflict, and the seizure of a broken America. To stop him, Ian must risk everything, including an uneasy alliance with his former lover, Commander Sean Hennessey. In this gripping political thriller, A New Dawn exposes the dark underbelly of power and ambition, asking how far one man will go to reclaim democracy before it’s too late.

Synopsis

In Washington, D.C., attorney Ian McCullough is thrust into a deadly conspiracy when an explosion nearly kills his partner, presidential nominee James Sinclair. As the nation reels, Ian uncovers Vice President Jay Buckley’s audacious plan: Operation Boomerang, a staged electromagnetic pulse attack designed to frame China, collapse the economy, and seize power. With only fragments of evidence and the reluctant aid of his former lover, Commander Sean Hennessey, Ian races against time to expose Buckley’s collusion with foreign powers and tech moguls. The stakes are nothing less than democracy itself, and failure could mean the end of America as we know it.

Themes

• Political intrigue & ambition

• Betrayal & resilience

• Justice versus unchecked power

• Fragile democracy in the face of corruption


Key Characters

• Ian McCullough – Determined attorney fighting to expose the truth

• James Sinclair – Ian’s partner, presidential nominee, and survivor of the attack

• Vice President Jay Buckley – Mastermind of the conspiracy

• Commander Sean Hennessey – Ian’s former lover, torn between loyalty and justice

• Robert McCullough – Ian’s father, determined to defend democracy

• President Stallworth – Complicit leader protected by immunity


Press Release

The Wild Rose Press has announced a worldwide release for A New Dawn, a political thriller by author Trina Spillman. The book will be available on IndieBound.org, Bookshop.org, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Nook, and similar online retailers in both digital and paperback formats. It can also be purchased directly from the publisher at https://wildrosepress.com.

Set in Washington, D.C., and New Orleans, A New Dawn opens with a catastrophic explosion at a convention hall that leaves presidential nominee James Sinclair critically injured. Attorney Ian McCullough soon uncovers a conspiracy at the highest levels of government, led by Vice President Jay Buckley, whose plan, code-named Operation Boomerang, involves a staged false flag attack, global conflict, and the consolidation of unchecked power.

To stop him, Ian must risk everything, including an uneasy alliance with his former lover, Commander Sean Hennessey, in a desperate race against time. With its themes of ambition, betrayal, and resilience, A New Dawn is a timely story about the fragility of democracy and the human cost of corruption.

After training at Le Cordon Bleu to become a food writer, Trina Spillman shifted her focus to fiction, blending her background in culinary arts and storytelling with a passion for political drama and magical realism. She publishes under her own name as well as the pen name Selene Greenleaf, with works ranging from thrillers to fairy-tale retellings and witchcraft-inspired lifestyle guides. A New Dawn marks her debut with The Wild Rose Press.

Early readers describe the book as “a gripping, cinematic thriller with characters that leap off the page.”

Author Appearances & Media Availability

Trina Spillman is currently booking appearances for podcasts, YouTube channels, book clubs, bookstores, and literary events. She is available to speak about her forthcoming novel, A New Dawn, her previous works in romance, magical realism, and witchcraft-inspired non-fiction, and her creative journey as a multi-genre author. She welcomes opportunities to collaborate with media outlets and content creators to promote her past, present, and future work. Inquiries regarding interviews, readings, signings, or speaking engagements can be directed to the contact information below.


Title: The Dollar Store Gourmet

The Dollar Store Gourmet is a practical, full-color cookbook by Chef Trina Spillman featuring affordable recipes made with familiar ingredients commonly found in dollar stores and rural value stores.

Designed for budget-conscious families, seniors, students, fixed-income households, and rural shoppers, the book shows readers how to turn pantry staples, canned goods, frozen vegetables, boxed ingredients, and simple basics into warm, satisfying meals.

Tagline:

 Affordable meals made from the ingredients already on the shelf.

Book Details

Title: The Dollar Store Gourmet

Author: Chef Trina Spillman

Genre: Nonfiction / Cookbook

Format: Paperback

ISBN: 979-8-2560-3007-0

Retail Price: $16.99

Page Count: 112

Interior: Full Color

Availability: Available through Ingram wholesale distribution and buyer review on RangeMe

Media / Event Topics

Chef Trina is available for interviews, cooking demonstrations, community classes, and food education events on topics including:

  • Budget-friendly cooking
  •  Dollar store meal planning
  •  Rural food access
  •  Cooking with pantry staples
  •  Affordable meals for families and seniors
  •  Food education and community wellness
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Biography

Trina Spillman, who also writes as Selene Greenleaf, is an award-winning author, professionally trained chef, and social entrepreneur whose work blends storytelling, food, folklore, practical magic, and real-world healing. She has performed cooking demonstrations at major events, including the South Beach Food & Wine Festival, and on NBC 6 South Florida Today. 

Her newest book, The Dollar Store Gourmet, offers practical, budget-friendly recipes created from affordable ingredients commonly found in dollar stores. Designed for families, seniors, rural shoppers, and anyone trying to stretch their grocery dollars, the book reflects Trina’s belief that delicious, satisfying food should be accessible to everyone, regardless of budget or location.

As Selene Greenleaf, she writes practical witchcraft and plant-magic guides, including Witchcraft Essentials: A Modern-Day Guide to Spells, Herbs, and Crystals, Cupid’s Craft: Love Spells for Valentine’s Day, and the forthcoming Plant Magic Encyclopedia: Rituals & Remedies. These works are designed to help modern practitioners bring intention, herbal wisdom, and everyday ritual into their lives.

Writing as Trina Spillman, she is also known for A New Dawn, her engaging Setting the Record Straight series, and her award-winning novel, The Fablecastle Chronicles. Her fiction spans romance, magical realism, contemporary thrillers, and folklore-inspired storytelling, often exploring power, transformation, justice, and the hidden truths beneath familiar stories.

Whether she is creating budget-friendly recipes, teaching through live culinary demonstrations, crafting magical guides, or building immersive fictional worlds, Trina’s work is rooted in one central belief: words, food, and intention all have the power to heal, awaken, and transform.

Author Website – https://authortrinaspillman.com
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