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02/10/2025

Kegan Gill offered his expertise as a former military pilot following the recent plane crash, saying "Washington D.C. airspace is some of the most complex and congested on the planet...instructions from air traffic control come rapidly."

His book, Phoenix Revival, follows the aftermath of another aircraft accident: the fastest survived ejection in naval aviation history.

Watch the full interview here: https://www.fox5dc.com/video/1586767
Get Phoenix Revival: https://ballastbooks.com/purchase/phoenix-revival/

02/06/2025

Navy Bob and Dr. Kuhlman's thoughts on patient care are relevant to every healthcare worker and government official in the industry. Listen to the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ 🏥

02/03/2025

"An inspirational exploration of resilience and leadership."

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01/31/2025

The impact of Reality Check continues to grow, and I couldn’t do it without you all! 🙌 Thank you for every message, review, and share. If you haven’t grabbed your award winning copy yet, now’s the time. And if you have, leave us a review! 😎📕

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01/31/2025

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. On January 15, 2014, LT Kegan "SMURF" Gill nearly lost his life in the fastest survived ejection in naval aviation history. He's spent every day since fighting to reclaim his mental, physical, and spiritual health—and now, he's encouragin...

01/30/2025

Why choose Ballast Books? Let Kegan Gill on the Cleared Hot podcast tell you himself.

Check out the full episode here: https://hubs.la/Q034nHnj0

01/28/2025

Two-time Ballast author Jan Davis dropped by our studio to speak about her career as an astronaut, her father's time in WWII, and her experience writing the Air Born series. Watch out for the full Ballast Book Launch episode coming soon!

01/23/2025

See for yourself what all the buzz is about! https://ballastbooks.com/purchase/commended/

The reviews have been overwhelming and so appreciated!

Thank you all, and I pray the book truly begins a transformation in your relationship with God.

01/22/2025

Happy Pub Day to “Phoenix Revival: The Aftermath of Naval Aviation’s Fastest Survived Ejection” by LT Kegan “SMURF” Gill, USN (Ret.)!

On January 15, 2014, Kegan Gill made history with the fastest survived ejection in naval aviation at an unbelievable 695 mph. What followed was a battle even tougher than the crash—overcoming catastrophic injuries, PTSD, and the challenges of navigating a broken healthcare system.

“Phoenix Revival” isn’t just a memoir. It’s a testament to resilience, a story of defying the odds, and a guide for anyone facing life’s toughest challenges. Kegan’s journey from the cockpit of an F/A-18E Super Hornet to becoming an ultra-endurance athlete and motivational speaker will inspire you to rethink what’s possible.

Get your copy today and dive into this incredible story of survival, determination, and hope.

01/18/2025

My Golf Journey follows Ben Thapa's intrepid journey to play golf in every capital across the United States of America—and on every single continent across the world.

Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q032_0TF0

01/18/2025

Read some of the outstanding reviews and discover the incredible journey of LT Kegan “SMURF” Gill—surviving the fastest ejection in naval aviation history and fighting to reclaim his life. His story is one of resilience, hope, and transformation.

Preorder now before its on January 21, 2025!

01/17/2025

So you want to read more this year? We’re here to help you rewrite the narrative and turn your New Year’s resolution into reality.

Learn our top tips for your TBR:

New year, new you, same TBR. Every January, millions of aspiring and fallen bookworms challenge themselves to read more in the new year. But thanks to work, social responsibilities, and the midnight motivation that seemingly gets swept up with the confetti, reading goals often fall to the wayside as...

01/16/2025

"Modifying your habits to live a more 'ancient lifestyle' will reduce inflammation, enhance metabolic and immune functioning, and improve your overall health and functioning."

Dr. Chris Frueh, author of Operator Syndrome, explores managing inflammation as a method of boosting in Sports Illustrated:

Did you know that spending 20 minutes in a hot sauna three times a week can be a highly effective treatment for depression? Randomized clinical trials have dem

01/15/2025

Hear directly from one of our most prolific and successful authors about why he chose to publish twice with Ballast Books. Navy Bob

01/14/2025

"They wrote a book about him..." We sure did.

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01/13/2025

As the publishing industry continues to innovate, companies like Ballast Books and Twin Flames Studios are here to guide authors. Check out their resource on turning your book into a marketable audiobook. ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q032nlc70