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David Mendoza III

David Mendoza III

Inspirational Author

David Mendoza III is an award-winning inspirational author for adults and children, a military veteran, retired law enforcement officer, and ordained minister. He is also a songwriter and radio host, sharing messages of faith, hope, and service through his work.


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Catch David at the Local Author Showcase!


Saturday, September 19
Main Library at 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen

    

Panel: The Writing Journey
10:15-10:45AM  │  Meeting Room AB

Every writer has a different path to the page. Anna Ayala, David Mendoza III, Doug Young, and Edward Garza share their experiences with finding inspiration, developing their craft, and navigating the highs and lows of the writing journey.

    

Author Meet & Greet
10:00AM-12:30PM  │  Lobby Gallery

Meet the authors behind the books! Stop by the Lobby Gallery throughout the morning to chat with participating writers, learn more about their work, purchase books, and find your next local read.

Featured Book

The Cost of the Call book

The Cost of the Call

Behind every uniform is a story few will ever hear.

First responders and veterans are trained to run toward chaos, to stand firm in the face of danger, and to carry burdens most people will never understand. But what happens when the sirens fade... when the battlefield grows quiet... and the war doesn't end?

What happens when the battle moves within?

The "Cost of the Call" is a raw, honest, and deeply personal journey through trauma, identity, faith, and restoration. Drawing from real-life experience as a first responder, military veteran, and minister, this book exposes the unseen weight of PTSD-the sleepless nights, the inner conflict, the broken relationships, and the silent struggles that too often go unnoticed.

But this is not just a story about pain.

It is a story about hope.

Through powerful testimony and biblical truth, you will discover that healing is possible-not by ignoring the wounds, but by surrendering them to Christ. This book will guide you through the reality of trauma while pointing you toward the only One who can restore the mind, renew the soul, and give purpose to the pain.

Whether you are a veteran, first responder, spouse, or someone walking alongside those who serve, this message will meet you where you are and remind you of one unshakable truth:

You are not alone.

Your story is not over.

And your healing has already begun.

Because sometimes the greatest battles are not fought on the outside...

but the victory is still possible within.

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