Paul Vecchiet & Leslie K.Wilkins Hillerman ~ 09/01/20 ~ Stargate to the Cosmos

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Born in Italy, arrived in the US at the age of three, settled in Chicago for a couple of years, then moved to the southwest suburb of Hickory Hills.Went to Catholic School the entire eight years of elementary school.After graduating high school, was admitted to UIC for architecture. Earned a degree in design in 1981.Joined the Air Force in 1982 and got commissioned as a Second Lt.Currently working for the US Army Corps of Engineers in Winchester, VA.Talking Points: The Disclosure Paradox, Novel, psycho-kineticsTopics for Discussion: the novel and Leslie’s experiencesQuestions: What made you write the novel? What would like people to get after reading the novel? How does Leslie relate to the novel?Books: The Disclosure Paradox, Sparkle and Pain (in progress) Louis Silvani, UFO lecturer and ET-obsessed blogger, struggles to convey a sense of urgency to his curious followers. After a failed presentation and a terrifying encounter, Louis meets Mary Ellen Velarde, a Jicarilla Apache woman with divine knowledge of Louis, himself. Together they embark on a fast-paced journey of discovery, full of physical and spiritual challenges and people with astonishing abilities. As Mary Ellen gradually reveals her own unique identity, a cell of abductees and veterans forms with a goal of assisting civilization towards its true destiny. Is Disclosure the one event that needs to happen in order to save humanity from itself? The Disclosure Paradox crosses over multiple genres with action, spirituality, social voice, and relatable characters who mirror the diversity in this world. Readers will ponder our existence. The book brings controversial issues to light, which will provoke serious discussion and questioning of the convention.