The Winemaker's Dinner: Dessert (The Winemaker's Feast)
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Its cynical taunts and teases mock those naïve enough to believe in its black jack dealing of inevitable futures. Its evolution from puppy dogs and ice cream to razor blades and broken mirrors characterizes the fickle nature of its sordid underbelly. Those relying on its decisive measures will fracture under its harsh rules. Those embracing the fact that life happens at a million miles a minute will flourish in its random grace.
Destiny has afforded me the most magical memories and unbelievably tragic experiences that have molded and shaped my life into what it is today…beautiful. I fully accept the mirage that destiny promises and the reality it can produce. Without the invisible momentum carried with its sincere fabrication of coming attractions, destiny is the covenant we rely on to get ourselves through the day.
To the destiny I know awaits me, I thank you in advance.
Thank you to…
* My family—Dave, Suessy, Paul, Cat and Patty—for being supportive.
* Everly Drummond for starting this crazy journey and for sparking my addiction to writing.
* The best damn publicist and amazing friend, Micha Stone. ;)
* The Omnific Team for taking a chance on us! CJ Creel, Lisa O’Hara, Elizabeth Harper, Traci Olsen.
* My ROCK STAR editors Jessica Royer Ocken and Kimberly Blythe.
* Amy Brokaw for creating all the covers and Coreen Montagna for the book design.
* The photo shoot crew, John Conroy, Adrianne, Gail, Jessica, and Brandi, for making the vision a reality.
* Julie, Jillian, Kathy and Kristin, thank you for blogging and championing TWD from the beginning.
* The Baby Girls for being truly fantastic supporters and friends!
AND
* To all my ex-girlfriends for providing all the magic moments that kept the series groovy.
Don’t cry because it’s over…smile because it happened.
About the Author
Dr. Ivan Rusilko, DO, CSN, PT, is the Medical Director and co-Founder at the new Club Essentia Wellness Retreat at Delano. He specializes in creating healthy lifestyles that support longevity and improved overall quality of life through medically supervised and customized diagnostic and treatment programs, with an emphasis placed on personal patient attention and follow-up. A certified sports nutritionist, champion bodybuilder, international male fitness model, and former Mr. USA 2008 and 2010, Dr. Ivan graduated from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2010 and sits as the national media and public relations expert and spokesperson on diet, exercise and sports nutrition for the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
Dr. Ivan has been a feature health writer and lifestyle coach for numerous magazines and online publications including The Washington Times and Quarter Life Health. He is excited to offer a male voice in a predominantly female-authored genre. Always one with a story to tell, he hopes to continue writing, exploring new genres and projects.
He is proud to bring two of his passions, his medical wellness and sexual health background and writing together in this unique project. He hopes that “The Winemaker’s Feast Trilogy” will help spark an enthusiasm and ignite liberation among women, inspiring them to celebrate their sensuality and focus on their sexual health in order to achieve a better quality of life.
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Table of Contents
Cover
title page
Copyright Information
Dedication
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter
24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Acknowledgments
About the Author
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