"Memory Loss" by Dr. Ronald Devere

In his line of work, Dr. Ronald Devere has seen a steady increase in the level of concern over Alzheimer’s disease in relationship to other life-threatening illnesses, like cancer. The neurologist, who has served on many Alzheimer’s disease organizations, explains the frightening process of losing one’s memory in “Memory Loss: Everything You Want to Know but Forget to Ask” (ISBN 1463602316).

Devere provides important facts about memory loss in hopes of soothing the readers’ worries of Alzheimer’s disease. He breaks down the complicated memory system, and which memory changes or lapses are normal and which ones are not. He points out various causes of memory loss and the consequential treatments.

Devere shares his professional experience and advice through various case studies that are supported by MRI and CAT scan samples and brain anatomy illustrations. He includes a listing of memory clinics across the U.S., as well as a glossary of medical terms to help readers easily understand the information. Devere believes that the information in “memory loss” will also help readers become less fearful and worried about memory changes and its connection to Alzheimer’s disease.

“As a neurologist who specializes in memory and cognitive disorders, I have seen an increase in the fear of Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss in not only patients and their caregivers, but the general public as well,” Devere says. “A lot of this fear comes from the TV and movie industry which portrays Alzheimer individuals in the very late stages of the disease, (ADD) and from the national Alzheimer’s Association, which emphasizes the disease in a negative way without giving all the facts.”

The author believes that the information in his work will help sooth many of the fears of memory loss, which the public has unnecessarily formed, so they will seek proper professional help as early as possible and have their memory changes properly diagnosed and treated.

“Memory Loss: Everything You Want to Know but Forget to Ask” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Dr. Ronald Devere, a board-certified neurologist and fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, currently serves as the director of the Alzheimer ’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center in Austin. He is a member of the Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and the local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. He was named one of the top neurologists by “Austin Monthly” in 2009 and 2011.

MEDIA CONTACT
Dr. Ronald Devere
Email:              rdevere@austin.rr.com
Phone:             (512) 799-3768
Website:           www.admdclinic.com

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"A Love for God" by Gerry Bibaud

“A Love for God” (ISBN 1453748458) by Gerry Bibaud explores the concept of love from God’s perspective, a heaven-to-Earth viewpoint that helps readers understand their creator’s desire for a loving relationship.

A longtime Christian evangelist and teacher, Bibaud explains how God longs to be loved and just how much he loves us. He offers practical application in the form of Bible readings, verses to be memorized, as well as verses to meditate on to help the reader to listen to God. Regardless of any reader’s religious background or familiarity with the Bible, the book will help them think about and even move toward fixing a strained if not broken relationship with God.

“This book does not look from our point of view up to heaven, but from God’s point of view down to Earth,” says Bibaud. “He is the injured party when it comes to love. The party who has done the injury must therefore listen to the one injured. They do not demand; they listen.”

The book explores the strain on man’s relationship with God, the role of Christ in re-connecting God and his creation and the joys that come from a loving relationship with God. The practical application section of the book guides readers through a chronological discovery of new lessons, meditations and interactions. 

 “A Love for God” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Gerry Bibaud serves as an evangelist for the Edmonton Church of Christ. A native of Alberta, Canada, Bibaud has spent most of his life living and working in the province. His ministry of public speaking and teaching has taken him throughout most of the other provinces of Canada as well as the central and northern United States. Today, Bibaud is at work on a sequel to “A Love for God” that focuses on developing spiritual freedom in Christ and a rich full relationship with God. He has also completed a screenplay entitled “Two Minutes,” a gripping story involving three children and their respective families, that deals with one of the more controversial issues of our day.

MEDIA CONTACT
Gerry Bibaud
Phone:             (780) 722-1786
E-mail:             gbibaud@gmail.com
Web:                www.gerrybibaud.ca 

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"The Prophet's Scribe" by Osman Kartal

In “The Prophet’s Scribe,” (ISBN 1467950505) Osman Kartal shares the story of two men who have had an effect on the world for thousands of years. While one of the men is Mohammed, the founder of Islam, most readers will be introduced to the other, Sergius, a Nestorian Christian monk, for the first time.

Kartal bases his religious and historical drama on the research he has found on Sergius. Readers learn how the relationship between Sergius and Mohammed shaped both of their lives and eventually, the religion of Islam. Kartal used various historical sources, both known and unknown, in order to create a dramatic and fictionalized account of the relationship between the two men.

“This is the love story of all time, between man and God, between man and woman,” Kartal says. “It displays total devotion and ultimate betrayal.”

The author believes that followers of Islam will be able to learn more and possibly even little-known facts about the turbulent yet passionate beginnings of their religion. Kartal was inspired to learn more about Islam after researching his family roots and learning new things about his history and religion.

Kartal hopes that “The Prophet’s Scribe” uncovers the truth of how closely aligned Islam is to Christianity, thanks to the relationship between Sergius and Mohammed. He believes his novel gives a seemingly forgotten Christian monk, who played a major role in writing the verses that make up the Islamic holy book, the Koran, the spotlight he has deserved for thousands of years.

“The Prophet’s Scribe” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Osman Kartal is an international scholar who specializes in history and religion. While he splits his time between Istanbul, London and New York, he has worked for a number of governments and other organizations across a spectrum of activities.

MEDIA CONTACT
Osman Kartal
Email:              osmankartal.novelist@gmail.com

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PR firm, The Publicity Agency, is pleased to announce its newest client, the Alliance Against All Fibromyalgias (AAAFMS), a group dedicated to supporting those battling fibromyalgia and their caregivers.

AAAFMS founder John Obenchain hired the PR firm to create awareness for those living with fibromyalgia and their family members who provide care.

Obenchain established aafms.com as a friendly, open forum where people throughout the world can share stories, advice and ask and answer questions about fibromyalgia.

 According to the U.S. National Library Medicine, Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes long-term body pain and tenderness in the joints, muscles, tendons and soft tissues which often causes fatigue, sleep problems, headaches, depression and anxiety. The cause is unknown.

Obenchain started AAAFMS after his wife was diagnosed with fibromyalgia only after experts had insisted that it was simply fatigue. After hearing the diagnosis, like most, he felt helpless. But then he decided to take action by creating a website (http://www.aaafms.com) and giving a voice to those who live with fibromyalgia,–whether it’s the person with fibromyalgia or what he calls the “second hand” victim, the family member who provides care and assistance.

“We are proud to represent John Obenchain and his tireless efforts to help his wife and others in the same position,” says Glenn Selig, founder of The Publicity Agency (http://www.thepublicityagency.com) “It’s important for people affected by fibromyalgia to know they are not alone.”

The PR firm, The Publicity Agency (www.thepublicityagency.com) may be reached at (813) 708-1220 or via email at info@thepublicityagency.com.

About The Publicity Agency: The Publicity Agency is a full-service public relations firm specializing in traditional news publicity, PR crisis management and online publicity through Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The agency is frequently called by print and broadcast news outlets to offer perspective and expert opinions on stories and events in the news.

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www.aaafms.com
www.thepublicityagency.com

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Melissa Rogovin
PR Firm: The Publicity Agency
(813) 708-1220 x7783
melissa@seligmultimedia.com

"Sunburnt" by M.D. Keating

“Sunburnt” (ISBN 1460973658) by M. D. Keating, tells the story of an unemployed alcoholic writer who is unwittingly drawn into a dangerous world of corruption, greed, drugs, arms and war.

Mickey Murphy, an unemployed alcoholic writer coping with the death of his father, is drawn into a scandal of epic proportions when his estranged childhood best friend, now a very successful offshore banker, disappears with billions of dollars that don’t belong to him. Readers will follow this unlikely hero through a collage of rogue characters into a dangerous world of corruption, greed, drugs, arms and war.

The author’s passion for storytelling derives from both his literary family and his lifelong love of books and movies. Keating explains “I have loved books and movies all of my life – what would be better than to combine the two, that‘s why ‘Sunburnt’ is a hybrid.” The story’s fast pace and unique style and format create a very different reading experience.

The story has garnered critical acclaim from the book review community. “Keating is a talented screenwriter, with each scene expertly paced, punctuated and stocked with colorful characters, piquant dialogue and a judicious mix of drama and comic relief.”—Kirkus Reviews

“The story line is boom-bang script-worthy. It is the sort of action-drama narrative that Hollywood loves.”—ForeWord Clarion Reviews

“Sunburnt” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: M. D. Keating has lived in New York for the majority of his life, having also lived in Mexico and the Caribbean. His lifelong passion is storytelling – books and movies. He currently lives in New York with his family.

MEDIA CONTACT
M. D. Keating
Email:              mdkeating.sunburnt@yahoo.com
Phone:             (914) 906-0273

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"In Search of an Army" by Michael Howell

Michael Howell calls for readers to take a stand for the preservation of human dignity in his book, “In Search of an Army” (ISBN 1463707207). Michael wants to stop the dehumanization that comes from an ever growing dependency on man-made products and technology.

Divided into four premises, Michael addresses the ongoing concern of having children grow up in a far too digitalized world. Throughout the book, he speaks of his own journey and personal growth before speaking about choices and freewill and why it’s important to talk responsibility.

Michael claims that by employing individual responsibility as a global phenomenon, society is preparing itself for the battle against those who threaten humanity. He says that the importance of this will play a pivotal role in deterring future generations from looking at technology and its constant evolution as a savior.

He criticizes technology as a thief due to what he believes is its potential to rob individuals of faith in what it means to be human. He believes this trend could leave humans so dependent on machinery that one day, humans may find themselves in a world where nothing left is human.

Believing that technology is fast becoming a replacement for spirituality, Michael uses the prophecy for the Archangel Michael, and a new interpretation of Revelations, to fully illustrate the theme of his book.

“At this point in history, technology is increasingly becoming a replacement for God,” Michael says. “Even among the devout, we are spending more time facing a computer screen than God. And as such, we are beginning to lose our spirit through a dependency on machinery and a faith in technology.”

The messages of self-deception and self-reflection are strongly presented throughout the book because the author wants his readers to see that the problem begins from within, and can either continue on or cease to exist, but only if accountability is taken to a global level.

“In Search of an Army” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Michael Howell holds two degrees from the University of North Texas in fine arts and psychology. He also attended East Texas State University in Commerce, Texas State University in San Marcus and the University of Texas at Arlington. Michael is a certified tower climber and currently climbs radio towers for a high speed internet company.

MEDIA CONTACT
Michael Howell
Email:              michael@insearchofanarmy.com
Phone:             (214) 542-9396
Website:           www.insearchofanarmy.com

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"Visions 2012" by Vincent Vizzaccaro

“Visions 2012: The Nostradamus Design” (ISBN 0983826927) by Vincent Vizzaccaro successfully weaves historical events and figures into a fast-paced, riveting fiction. Prophecies from the Mayan culture regarding 2012, as well as those from the Bible, Nostradamus and even the Presidential Curse influence the course of events in the story. This action-packed novel follows Max Medici and Michael Maze as they strive to prevent the end of world catastrophe threatened by these prophecies.

Max Medici leads the Advance Intelligence division of the U.S. Secret Service. A descendant of Nostradamus, Max is well versed in his ancestor’s quatrains: prophetic poems depicting major historical events centuries into the future. Several disturbing quatrains predict the coming of three apocalyptic figures, leading to the end of the world as we know it. Max must recruit young, talented visionaries and decode Nostradamus’ quatrains to prepare for the confrontation with the ultimate evil in 2012.

Discovering the Mayan view of 2012 was the first bit of prophecy that inspired Vizzaccaro to write about the subject. He found it truly intriguing for a culture to have a calendar that starts with their inception and to have a specific ending date well into the future, and wanted to learn more. He started searching for more prophecies that might corroborate the Mayan view, and the two most credible sources were Nostradamus and the Bible.

“I believe firmly that prophets and prophecies have proven over time to have merit,” Vizzaccaro says. “I wanted to explore whether a prophet’s visions are inspired by God or if they are an ability of the human mind to perceive beyond the present.”

“Visions 2012” brings espionage, history, politics and romance to readers all while deeply exploring the prophecies from the Bible, Mayan priests and Nostradamus. Vizzaccaro hopes his work will resonate with readers who are intrigued by the Mayan view of 2012, those who are fascinated by Nostradamus, and anyone curious about visions of the future.

“Visions 2012: The Nostradamus Design” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Vincent Vizzaccaro is a Detroit native who currently lives and works in Florida. He has a bachelor’s in computer science with an emphasis in artificial intelligence and is the EVP of marketing and strategic alliances for a major technology company. Vizzaccaro enjoys history, religion, politics, science, technology and philosophy.

MEDIA CONTACT
Vincent Vizzaccaro
Email:              vizzav@yahoo.com
Phone:               (248) 495-5280
Website:           www.vincentvizzaccaro.com

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"Collecting for Beginners" by Jeff Figler

Jeff Figler teaches novice collectors the ins and outs of collecting various treasures in “Collecting for Beginners” (ISBN 1461077435). Figler, one of the world’s leading experts on collecting, writes about his own experiences, and provides valuable guidance to those who aren’t sure about how to find their way around the sometimes confusing world of memorabilia.

According to the author, this highly profitable activity can be intimidating to new collectors, so Figler clears up any misconceptions readers may have about their new hobby. He does this by presenting his story in an easy to understand manner, in addition to providing collecting tips and techniques at every turn.

“Collecting is a multi-billion dollar industry,” Figler says. “‘Collecting for Beginners’ is a self-help guide to collecting.”

The easy reading manual is full of fun forays into attics, garages and back rooms. Figler explains virtually everything about collecting, while revealing the odd places where these items can be found.

“Collecting for Beginners” shows readers how to care for collectibles, how to help children collect objects and toys special to them, and how collectors should act at an auction. Figler includes many other tips and techniques for getting the most out of collecting. He hopes readers will gain a deeper understanding of the industry and enjoy it as well.

“Collecting for Beginners” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Jeff Figler has published more than 300 articles about all aspects of collecting, including memorabilia from pop culture, history and presidential politics. He is one of the world’s leading experts on collectibles and is a former sports columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and STL Today. Figler and his wife established the Figler Foundation and Museum in 2006, which features sports, historical, presidential and pop culture galleries. He and his wife split their time between St. Louis, San Diego and London.

MEDIA CONTACT
Jeff Figler
Email:              jfigler@jefffigler.com
Phone:             (858) 679-1233
Website:          www.collectingwithjeff.com

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"Weather's Store" by Thelma Giomi

Driving through Cimarron Canyon, clinical psychologist Thelma Giomi caught a glimpse of a small store with a wrought-iron sign that read “Weather’s Store,” a sign that inspired her novel, “Weather’s Store: Encounters with the Sacred” (ISBN 1460930584). Readers facing crises of self-doubt or uncertainty in their lives may find encouragement in Dr. Giomi’s novel, which chronicles a journey of self-discovery.

Disillusioned with her life, Jessie Eaton embarks on a drive with no destination in mind. Traveling through northern New Mexico, she notices a sign, “Weather’s Store.” Jessie stops and finds herself in a place where she encounters Weather, the store’s enigmatic owner; Maya, a healer and weaver; terrifying Indian witches; Marta, the herbalist; and Mateo, Marta’s son, with whom Jessie develops a romantic relationship. Jessie experiences an adventure spiked with spiritual and life-transforming aspects that challenge every perception and opinion she ever held.

Kirkus Reviews says of Weather’s Store: “Alternately frustrated, confused, awed and intrigued, Jessie comes to a deeper understanding and acceptance of her destiny through these mystical mentors and guides. Unlike traditional novels, Giomi’s work presents a series of parables and haikus utilizing the land, cultures and people of New Mexico….Giomi doesn’t romanticize the primitivism and poverty of this part of the world while recognizing its power, beauty and sacred quality and respecting its wisdom. Weather is represented literally by rain, winds and snow and becomes a metaphor for the tempests of the human spirit. One woman’s search for self in New Mexico achieves an abstract, meditative beauty. “

 “Weather’s Store: Encounters with the Sacred” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: An award winning poet, author, psychologist and public speaker, Thelma Giomi earned her Ph.D. in clinical and developmental psychology from the University of New Mexico. Her name appears in various Who’s Who listings. She has worked at the University of New Mexico Mental Health Center with appointments in psychology and psychiatry. In private practice she works with issues of well-being, creativity and living constructively with chronic illness. Giomi was awarded first and second place in the Albuquerque Tribune Poetry Contest as well as the Silver and Gold Poets awards from the “World of Poetry” and is published in numerous anthologies, including “The Enabled Writer,” “The Best of the Enabled Writer,” “Sparrowgrass,” “Crosswinds Weekly,” “American Poetry Annual,” “National Library of Poetry,” “The American Poetry Association” and many others. She is frequently published in newspapers and newsletters. Giomi is the author of three novels, “Weather’s Store,” “Running from Mercy” and “Telling Stories in Daylight,” and four books of poetry: “Jaleo,” “Winter’s Invitation,” “The Beagle Blues” and “Weaving the Wind.” She is a member of Southwest Writers Workshop and New Mexico State Poetry Society. In all aspects of her work and writing she emphasizes the indomitable will in each of us to find inspiration in the world around us and empower our lives with renewal and vital purpose.

MEDIA CONTACT
Thelma Giomi
Email:             tgiomi@gmail.com
Phone:               (505) 255-9293
Website:         www.thelmagiomi.com

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From left to right: Rob Webb of Southern States Toyotalift/Florida Lift Systems, Inc., Rory O'Connor of the Frogman Swim, Jeff Fischer of Southern States Toyotalift/Florida Lift Systems, Inc.

“Service above Self – To the Extreme” is one way to describe the selfless performance of the elite Navy SEALs. And it doesn’t stop once they retire from active service.

A group of retired Navy SEALs from Tampa swim the bay every January to help fund the families of SEALs lost in service to our country. The Frogman Swim started as an impromptu event to raise money for Lt. Dan Cnossen, a SEAL who lost both his legs in Afghanistan to IED explosion in 2009.

The first swim attracted 38 swimmers who braved the frigid waters of Tampa Bay to raise $33,000 for Cnossen and his family.

“Government benefits to families only go so far. The difference between what our families need for living their lives, educating their children and life’s basic needs has to come from somewhere,” says Rory O’Connor, a Navy SEAL and the Frogman Swim race director. “We are proud to help provide the means to make life just a little easier for the relatives and children of those who have been injured or in the extreme, made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.”

Florida Lift Systems became a sponsor of this event after becoming acquainted with O’Connor and hearing about the cause that supports Tampa Bay veterans and their families. Rob Webb, vice president of sales, says, “Our ability to play a small part in the lives of this elite team of patriots is the least we can do. Our intent is to continue to sponsor the Frogman Swim as long as SEALs like Rory are willing to swim for their peers. It’s a great cause and a privilege to be a part of.”

Since it’s first year, the support and momentum of the Frogman Swim has continues to grow. This year’s event was certainly a success, raising over $100,000, which is $25,000 over their initial fundraising goals. However, more help is always needed in assisting the foundation in ensuring that the Navy SEAL motto of “Never Leaving a Man Behind” continues, even after they leave the battle field.

About Tampa Bay Frogman Swim: The goal and mission is to build national awareness of the Naval Special Warfare community and become a key fundraiser of the Navy SEAL Foundation by building a premier annual event that challenges athletes with weather conditions similar to SEAL training. Come swim with the Navy SEALs and help us “never leave a man behind.” To donate, volunteer or register to participate in this event, please email frogmanswim@gmail.com. For more information about the Navy SEAL Foundation, visit www.navysealfoundation.org

About Southern States Toyotalift/Florida Lift Systems, Inc.: Southern States Toyotalift/Florida Lift Systems, Inc. operates as the exclusive distributor for Toyota Material Handling USA, the manufacturer of Toyota fork lift trucks in large sections of Florida and Georgia. It distributes new and used forklifts, scissor lifts, wheeled boom lifts, crawler boom lifts and forklift parts, as well as warehouse accessories, including hydraulic carts, stackers, pneumatic lift, pallet and storage racks, mezzanines, lockers, containers, shelving and shop equipment. The company also offers forklift rental, warehouse design and engineering services as well as maintenance and training services for its customers’ technicians and machine operators. The company was founded in 1952 and is based in Tampa, Fla. For more information, visit www.sstlift.com.

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Jason Johnson
Jason@TheDoneRightGroup.com
(727) 265-2271

“Breakdancing on a Balance Beam: How to Find Balance as a Business Person and an Everything-Else-That-You-Are-Too Person” by Kathy Frank

Kathy Frank dedicates “Breakdancing on a Balance Beam: How to Find Balance as a Business Person and an Everything-Else-That-You-Are-Too Person” (ISBN 1937788024) to anyone seeking how to juggle work, family, relationships, personal time and whatever else life throws at you.

“Breakdancing on a Balance Beam” speaks to readers on both a professional and personal level, with insights that are humorous, thoughtful and self-aware. Frank’s inspirational messages provide readers with the chance to write down their own ideas and thoughts on how to manage their life in a more effective way. She believes the simplicity of her book will have readers returning to the book on a daily basis.

“I want my readers to consider this book to be comfort food for the soul and something they will turn to again and again,” Frank says. “Balance is about capitalizing on our ups and downs and learning how each of them can teach us new lessons.”

The awareness Frank gained from observing and interacting with people throughout her career as an organizational effectiveness coach inspired her to share tips on living a balanced life. She hopes that by sharing her findings with other busy individuals, they can also learn how to be “Breakdancing on a Balance Beam.”

“Breakdancing on a Balance Beam: How to Find Balance as a Business Person and an Everything-Else-That-You-Are-Too Person” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author:Kathy Frank is an entrepreneur and the president and founder of Augur Inc., an organizational and strategic management consultancy firm. Frank is also a developer for many proprietary training modules designed to optimize team performance in organizations. She lives by the Walt Disney quote, “If you can dream it, you can do it.”

MEDIA CONTACT
Kathy Frank
Email:              questions@breakdancingonabalancebeam.info
Phone:              (877) 497-3369
Website:           www.breakdancingonabalancebeam.info

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"A Nest Egg Poached" by S.C. Strange

The story “A Nest Egg Poached” illustrates the resilience and adaptability of the baby boomer generation in overcoming hard times.

The Goods, a couple in their mid-50s, plan to begin their retirement by touring the country in a luxury R.V. Dr. Good has sold his veterinary practice along with the couple’s home, cars and most of their worldly possessions. The day they are to start their travels is the day they discover their entire life savings has been embezzled, leaving them penniless. The down payment on the R.V. is traded for the purchase of a used converted van, which becomes not just their means of transportation, but also the couple’s home.

After some preliminary investigating, the Good’s take off on the trail of their once-trusted financial manager and his floozy girlfriend. They use their wits and talents to get by as the chase takes them from Kansas to Appalachia, and eventually, as stowaways on a cruise in the Caribbean. Along the way, they have humorous, and sometimes perilous, encounters with zany characters, needy animals and screwball situations, one being a surprise reunion with a calculating former girlfriend of Dr. Good’s.

In her story, the author wanted to impress how much a good attitude, humor and a lust for life can overcome adversity. “Stories about baby boomers struggling with hard times are in the news daily, and so people of that era, struggling or not, should easily relate to the story,” Strange says. “There’s many doom, gloom and advice books about the current economic crisis, but few, if any, fictional works that approach the subject in a humorous fashion.”

“A Nest Egg Poached” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: S.C. Strange grew up in Kansas and studied liberal arts at Wichita State University. She later moved to Colorado with her husband and two sons, where she began a graphic art and map drafting company. Strange designed the Colorado Centennial coin, which was the first commemorative coin to ever be minted in a U.S. mint, as well as the state’s commemorative bicentennial coin. She has won three awards for her children’s novel, “Herby’s Secret Formula,” penned under her married name, Sue C. Hughey.

MEDIA CONTACT
Sue C. Hughey
Email:              AssocArtsPubl@optimum.net
Phone:             (970) 241-8024
Website:          www.SCStrange.com

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"Basic Stuff that Everyone Should Know" by Lloyd Lim

In “Basic Stuff That Everyone Should Know” (ISBN 146809341X), Lloyd Lim provides readers with information they didn’t learn in school. He believes his work will be beneficial to those transitioning into the civilian workforce, whether they are military, unemployed or just starting out in their career.

Lim says no book covers the range of topics that his does in such an efficient space. He sells information that he thinks is valuable on a practical level to people who are trying to become more successful in their jobs or businesses. He describes his book as self-help because it offers practical knowledge that the majority of people need and can use in their daily lives.

“I want to help people and the system, generally by helping them become educated about how our system works by plugging the gaps in our educational system,” Lim says. “These things are not that hard to teach.”

Lim’s book has 22 short essays on topics including division, economics, political philosophy, military policy, classical music and much more. He says teaching on a variety of subjects is what you should get out of a college degree, but most don’t due to the accepted narrow study of one subject or major. He hopes his book will serve as a beneficial tool for people who either didn’t go to college or those wanting to become a generalist.

“Basic Stuff That Everyone Should Know” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author:Lloyd Lim has a bachelor’s from Columbia University and a master’s and juris doctor from the University of Hawaii. Lim has worked as a bond lawyer on Wall Street, a house counsel and as an executive director for the Hawaii Hurricane Relief fund. Lim is a branch administrator in the Hawaii state government in the area of health insurance regulation.

MEDIA CONTACT
Lloyd Lim
Email:              LloLim@aol.com
Phone:             (808) 587-6744

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"Dead Ballast" by L.C. Boyle

“Dead Ballast” (ISBN 1466453990) by L.C. Boyle shows what happens when unearthed secrets trigger a life-threatening prediction for a dozen people. The fictional thriller discusses the effects knowledge, power, greed, revenge and liberation have on an emerging democracy.  

A few months before the 2012 Olympic Games in London, private investigator Lucy Clewes stumbles onto a secret war raging in the back streets of London between two enemies long thought to have reconciled. While Lucy works on the case of a missing antiques dealer, things start to grow more dangerous. She hires former soldier Miles Warwick as added security while she does the thinking. However, things take a turn for the worse when a lethal prediction begins to come true.

When the tables are turned and Lucy ends up saving Miles from certain death, he is determined to repay her. As the relationship blooms between the two, they must continue on a dangerous chase across Europe, into Russia and back. The relentless adventures and dangers faced along the way push the two to their limits, and in order to avoid becoming the next victims of the war, they must defeat personal demons of their own.

The topics discussed in “Dead Ballast” aren’t meant to send a message or persuade readers into a certain way of thinking, according to Boyle. He wants his readers to enjoy an action-packed story of espionage, money trafficking, high-stakes investigations, assassinations and corruption as new East meets new West.

“It is contemporary and reflects events happening today in overseas conflicts, modern espionage and perfidy conducted by all sides since the fall of the Iron Curtain. It’s about missing antiquities, missing people and of course, the ticking clock,” Boyle says.

“Dead Ballast” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: L.C. Boyle has an honors degree in engineering and works as a chartered engineer in the aerospace industry. He has had several articles published in magazines and journals. Boyle lives in the UK with his wife and two children. This is his third novel.

MEDIA CONTACT
L.C. Boyle
Email:              liamboyle@manx.net
Phone:             +44 (0)7624 477372

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"Why Should Men Have All the Fun?" by DJ Johnson

For years, the social standard of marriage was considered the culmination of one’s relationship status. The journey has been perceived differently by members of the opposite sex. Adopting the opposite sex’s point of view, DJ Johnson explains to women everywhere that dating doesn’t always have to be serious in “Why Should Men Have All the Fun?” (ISBN 1463762844)

It has been a running joke for years that men and women approaching dating, marriage and relationships in general much differently. Men tend to have a more casual point of view on the future of a relationship, even dating more than one person at a time, while women can picture themselves with an individual from the very first date. These conflicting attitudes can lead to a frustrating, difficult and even lonely time for women with this mindset. Johnson attempts to persuade women to the typically-male approach to dating and the idea of leaving the future right where it is.

Some experts feel that past social norms and gender relations have caused women to be preprogrammed to want marriage. Johnson asks a very serious question about what happens when a woman, despite her best efforts, isn’t able to find her storybook ending and Prince Charming? With women outnumbering men in the United States, a margin that is still widening, the reality that not all women will get married is a growing possibility.

Johnson has a personal connection to the content of this book. After a failed relationship and seeing all the self-help books were designed to help find Mr. Right, she wanted to suggest to women that being single can be fun and offer a positive perspective on the single life.

“When the relationship that I expected to end with marriage ended in a break up, I decided to evaluate my dating patterns. I talked with many of my male friends and watched many of their dating habits. It appeared to me as if they were having more fun with dating. I was approaching it as a job or career and I noticed that there were many women that approached dating in a similar way,” Johnson says.

Johnson gives practical advice topped with a positive and humorous tone. She wants her readers to realize that there is a life without marriage, and she encourages her readers to see the freedom and the adventures that the single life can create.

“Why Should Men Have All the Fun?” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: DJ Johnson received her Bachelor of Applied Arts in Interior Design from The American College in Atlanta. She started Studio 109 Designs from her downtown loft in 1992 while working as a property manager for support funding. Johnson has managed numerous multi-million dollar assets in 10 major housing markets across the country. Currently, Johnson is traveling abroad while working on her second book.

MEDIA CONTACT
DJ Johnson
Email:              DJ@whyshouldmenhaveallthefun.com
Phone:             (678) 640-6648
Website:           www.whyshouldmenhaveallthefun.com

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"MegaMyths of Politics, Economics and Religion" by Eugene Schwarz

“MegaMyths of Politics, Economics and Religion” (ISBN 1467928062) by Eugene Schwarz uses facts, figures and historical evidence to confront hot button issues facing democracy and capitalism. The book exposes fallacies in positions espoused by many politicians and special interest groups and reveals how remedies they propose may in fact do more harm than good.  “MegaMyths of Politics, Economics, and Religion” suggests creative alternatives with potential to restore America’s economy and sound government while preserving its liberties and moral compass.

Kirkus Reviews states, “Orthodoxies all along the spectrum of American opinion are challenged in this thoughtful, data-filled disquisition. … Schwarz infuses the book with a wealth of interesting statistics … His analyses of socio-economic problems are cogent and engaging, … Readers won’t always agree with Schwarz’s conclusions, but they can learn a lot from his informative, closely reasoned discussions of a wide range of issues.  A stimulating take on the great concerns of the day.”

“MegaMyths of Politics, Economics and Religion” is available for sale in print and e-book formats online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Eugene Schwarz is a former executive vice president in international manufacturing and an operations management consultant who has traveled much of the globe.  He was born in Eastern Poland under Soviet occupation and spent two years in Nazi concentration camps and four years in refugee camps in Germany.  Schwarz conducts seminars and writes on religion and social issues.  He holds an Advanced Catechetical Certificate from the Catholic Diocese of Colorado Springs.  He resides in Colorado with his wife.

MEDIA CONTACT
Eugene Schwarz
Email:              Gene_Schwarz@msn.com
Phone:             (719) 650-7105

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"Beyond Fences" by Helge Staby Deaton

“Beyond Fences” (ISBN 1463727313) by Helge Staby Deaton shares the story of the author’s life in her birthplace of Africa from 1937 to 1970, tumultuous years of decolonization and social and economic upheaval.

Born in Namibia to German immigrant parents, Deaton was raised in what many would consider unusual circumstances – a European girl living on a farm in Southwest Africa. Her great-grandfather, working for a mission society, was the first of her family to settle there and by the time of Deaton’s birth, they felt they were more African than German. Deaton spent time at two boarding schools, studied at the University of Capetown in South Africa and taught at a secondary school in Namibia after graduation. In all, her African years spanned more than three decades. In addition to the stunning beauty of the land, Deaton witnessed conflicts between generations and between different cultural groups identity, race, religion, prejudice and most visibly over groups striving to secure power through the social structures of apartheid and economic injustice.

“I want people to know and appreciate this place, want them to experience this part of the world through my voice,” Deaton says. “Having met many immigrants here in the U.S., itself once a colony, I discovered that there are many parallels in their stories, both here and there.”

Intended to entertain and educate readers about an oft-overlooked period of African history, the book chronicles Deaton’s perspective on the end of the colonial era and the beginnings of modern African states and societies.  

“Beyond Fences” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Helge Staby Deaton is an educator, therapist and consultant. Born in Swakopmund, Namibia, she grew up in a farm community before graduating from the University of Capetown with a teaching diploma. Deaton subsequently taught at Sekondere Skool in Karibib before relocating to London where she earned certification in child psychoanalysis. After marrying and becoming a stepmother, she immigrated to the United States where she earned a master’s degree in social work from Yeshiva University in New York City. Today, Deaton serves as a part-time therapist and consultant for Catholic Charities.

MEDIA CONTACT
Helge Staby Deaton
E-mail:              he.stabyd1@verizon.net                       
Phone:                (609) 924 3787

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"Transcendental Basketball Blues" by Mike Pemberton

In “Transcendental Basketball Blues” (ISBN 1463730691), Mike Pemberton shows how the love of a family and transcendent passions like sport and music can help bring individuals through the most challenging parts of life. The book brings up the serious issue of schizophrenia while showing how a family sticking together can face anything.

The story takes place in Central Illinois during the 1970s. Jack Henderson is a top-notch basketball player. His mother, Mary Lou, is a talented musician, his father, Sam, town mayor. The book’s opening chapter introduces Jack as a high school senior facing expulsion as he deals with a mother suffering from schizophrenia and a father who turns to alcohol to cope with the stress.

Jack’s mother has been cycling through mental hospitals and drug-induced stupors when she is allowed to come home. Jack leans on his basketball coach, Reggie Collins, and the rest of his team as they compete for the Illinois high school championship. He realizes that his love of basketball is similar to his mother’s love of music.  Together, mother and son use this common ground to strive for the peace of mind that the entire family seeks.

“For the price of a ticket to a basketball game,” says Rus Bradburd, author of “Forty Minutes of Hell” a biography of coaching great Nolan Richardson, “‘Transcendental Basketball Blues’ will not only take you courtside, but all the way back to the 1970s Midwest for no extra charge. Pemberton knows his hoops and the human heart, and this is a terrific first novel.”

Adds Scott Peterson, Fiction Editor of “Aethlon: Journal of Sports Literature:”  “Pemberton deftly blends young adult and sports literature to create a satisfying season-in-the-life story…a top-notch sports story.”

And Kathleen Sullivan, author of “Women Characters in Baseball Literature” states:  “At the heart of ‘Transcendental Basketball Blues’ is a mother’s love for her son. Their relationship makes Pemberton’s novel a hauntingly compelling work.”

“Transcendental Basketball Blues” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other releases.

About the Author:  Mike Pemberton was born and raised in Normal, Ill. He holds a master’s degree in English and was a sportswriter and columnist with the Pantagraph newspaper. After moving to Dallas, Pemberton has since returned to Illinois.  Pemberton’s writings have appeared in such literary journals as Euphemism, Touchstone and Aethlon.

MEDIA CONTACT
Mike Pemberton
Email:              info@mikepembertonbooks.com
Phone:             (217) 283-4045
Website:           www.mikepembertonbooks.com

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“I am extremely excited to join Enable America’s search committee,” Malone said. “The sacrifices made by all military members should never go unnoticed or under-appreciated.  I look forward to helping honor and pay respects to all disabled veterans and wounded warriors who so valiantly protected our freedom.  I would also like to thank Enable America for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this outstanding program.”

As part of a community partnership, the Lightning and Enable America are sponsoring a contest in which one representative each from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Marine Corps, will be recognized and hosted in a series of events at the Lightning game against the New York Islanders on March 24. The program is designed to highlight awareness of the needs of disabled veterans and wounded warriors, while also paying tribute to the sacrifices made by members of the U.S. Armed Services.

“We are proud that Ryan Malone is joining our search committee, this is just another example of his ongoing commitment to members of the U.S. military,” said Richard Salem, founder and CEO of Enable America.  “Through this partnership with the Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation, we will be able to offer disabled veterans and wounded warriors a lifetime opportunity to go behind the scenes with their favorite NHL team.”

The contest is open through February 29 to all disabled veterans and wounded warriors nationwide, who are encouraged to register through the Enable America website, www.EnableAmerica.org.  Malone will be part of the committee that will choose the winners.  Each winner and a guest will also get access to the Lightning morning practice on game day.

“The Lightning Foundation is committed to supporting all sorts of wonderful causes in the Tampa Bay community, including the support of service-disabled veterans,” stated Heidi Hamlin, Lightning Foundation Coordinator. “We are delighted to partner with a community organization such as Enable America to enable our veterans to enjoy a top-notch Lightning game experience.”

Founded by Salem in 2002, Enable America is devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, and will celebrate its ten-year anniversary in March.  Enable America’s Community Connections, Business Connections, Career Mentoring Days, and VetConnect programs unite members of the disability community and business community to raise awareness and increase employment opportunities for the 54 million Americans with disabilities.  

Additional information on the organization, as well as rules and applications for the Tampa Bay Lightning contest to honor disabled veterans and wounded warriors, can be found on the Enable America website, www.EnableAmerica.org.

CONTACT:
Chris Jadick
Executive Director
813.222.3204
Chris.Jadick@EnableAmerica.org

Mom Blogger Mommy Masters - Mastering Motherhood

Mommy Masters™, an online parenting resource and motherhood blog, has announced a monthly initiative to help moms promote their businesses and themselves, as they master motherhood. As a mother of two with one on the way, Mommy Masters™ founder Ellie Hirsch, believes it’s important to support and celebrate each other, as well as recognize all of the hard work mothers and women accomplish on a daily basis.

Through her advice for moms blog, Hirsch chooses a new “Mommy Master” each month and endorses them on her website, along with social media sites, all at no charge. She says there are many definitions of what makes someone a “Mommy Master.”

“Whether you are a stay-at-home mom or a working mom, motherhood is tough. Juggling all of the elements we face as women is certainly no easy task,” says the mom blogger. “If you are looking to promote your business, gain more followers on your blog or social media page, or just brag about all the hard work you do as a mom, the ‘Mommy Master of the Month’ club is for you!” 

Through her “Mommy Master of the Month” program, Hirsch is accomplishing the Mommy Masters™ philosophy that “Together We Can Master Motherhood™.”

Hirsch has made her initiative extremely user friendly and is building a community of smart, hard working and strong women though her motherhood blog. Signing up is easy and dads are welcome to enter too. Visit the mom blog link below to sign up. Entries for the March “Mommy Master of the Month” close on March 29, 2012. All entries carry over from month to month so mothers only need to enter once. 

The motherhood blog is the go-to trusted source for mothers all over the world. Mommy Masters™ provides parenting tools to create a flourishing family environment, ranging from parenting tips and tricks to offering emotional support and reassurance to help build confidence. The busy mom blogger knows how hard it is to balance motherhood and her business, as she is growing the Mommy Masters™ brand to include her children’s music. 

“I cannot wait to introduce my unique and educational songs to children everywhere.  My music will allow parents and children to bond while singing, dancing and learning,” says Hirsch.

Mommy Masters™ will also include television, publishing and interactive components in the near future. 

About Mommy Masters™: Mommy Masters™ was created by mom blogger Ellie Hirsch, who has become known as “The Mommy Master™.”  She is the proud mother of two little boys under five, along with baby number three on the way.  She often functions as a single married mother while her husband travels during the week and spends her free time and nights tirelessly building her Mommy Masters™ business.  Mommy Masters allows women to share their experiences, both triumphs and hardships, enabling them to become better mothers, wives and friends. She has become the go-to mom blogger for moms who are seeking motherhood blog advice in the form of ideas and encouragement, living up to her title of a woman to watch in 2012.

You can visit Mommy Masters at http://www.mommymasters.com or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/mommymasters

Sign up for the “Mommy Master of the Month” program at: http://www.mommymasters.com/mommy-master-of-the-month/

MEDIA CONTACT
Ellie Hirsch
Phone:   (917) 225-0101
Email:    info@mommymasters.com

The Social Media Press Release Workshop teaches how to leverage the power of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and other social media.

PR NewsChannel, a leading global press release distribution service, today announced that this spring  it will hold its first Social Media Press Release Writing Workshop in Tampa.

Designed for public relations and marketing professionals with some press release writing experience, attendees will learn and then write and engineer a Social Media Press Release the three-hour workshop.

A Social Media Press Release leverages the power of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and other social media.

“This will be a hands-on writing class and participants will walk away with the skills necessary to create a social media press release,” says Glenn Selig, founder of PR NewsChannel.

Selig recently presented the workshop at the Social Media Strategies Summit in Las Vegas.

“I really enjoy the hands-on approach it beats that classic lecture hall feel,” said Thomas Thomas, an expert in Information Technology, about the hands-on Social Media Press Release Writing Workshop.

The date and time for the Tampa Social Media Press Release Writing Workshop will be announced soon.

For more information about the Social Media Press Release Writing Workshop please visit: http://ow.ly/985zw

To be kept posted via email about the upcoming workshop: http://ow.ly/985y5

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With offices in the U.S., U.K., Germany and Denmark, Rainysongs Entertainment – Danmark Music Group is a leader in digital music distribution. The companies recently elevated digital music distribution to a new level in North America, South America, Jamaica, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico when Rainysongs – Danmark Music Group USA released the “RDS” System. RDS software is Danmark’s proprietary software licensed exclusively to Rainysongs Entertainment and available for lease in the specific territories listed with international digital distribution. RDS software, with international digital distribution, is advanced technology that enables music labels to gain total control over their digital music releases online internationally.

“I am so motivated by this new partnership with Glenn Selig and the PR NewsChannel staff. We are now able to offer a new school way of distributing press releases to get the word out digitally,” says Rainy Davis, singer, songwriter and CEO of Rainysongs Entertainment. “Through our new partnership Rainysongs is able to offer this necessary PR component to our clients, labels and artists through our digital platform.”

PR NewsChannel is a global newswire that offers affordable, effective press release distribution and unparalleled customer support.

As the press release distribution service created by former journalists, the company knows news and how to get attention. Old school press release distribution is just for reaching the news media. New school is press release distribution that reaches the news media and consumers–potential clients and customers.

“PR NewsChannel understands that the Internet and social media have redefined how a press release can and should be used in any industry and certainly in digital music distribution,” says Glenn Selig, president an CEO of Selig Multimedia, Inc., PRN’s parent company. “We are pleased to be working with Rainysongs, a company that also recognizes that.”

The new Rainysongs Entertainment digital distribution website http://www.rainysongs.com launched on Valentine’s Day, 2012.

Rainysongs’ executives are multi-platinum and Grammy nominated songwriters who understand the creative mind of an artist. Rainy was best known for her hit song “Sweetheart” that was later re recorded by Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri. Sweetheart, co-written by Rainy Davis appears on multiple Mariah Carey albums selling more than 22 million albums worldwide and garnering over 275 additional usage licenses internationally. Most recently Sweetheart was released on The Essential Mariah Carey release (February, 2011).

About PR NewsChannel: PR NewsChannel is the global newswire created by journalists. We’re affordable, effective and offer unparalleled customer support. PR NewsChannel is the ONLY press release newswire with a Breaking News Desk, on call 24/7. We have a huge database of news contacts from around the U.S., Canada and the world, keeping it constantly updated so we can send a press release to the media at any time of day or night. We have built an extensive and powerful online syndication network, enabling us to harness the power of the Internet to get your news, everywhere.

About Rainysongs Entertainment: Rainysongs Entertainment / Danmark Music Group USA announce the launch of the new digital music distribution website Rainysongs.Com on Valentine’s Day 2012. Their flagship product: the RDS System software (powered by Danmark) with international digital music distribution empowers all artists and music label professionals with full control of their digital music distribution worldwide. Digital distribution with RDS Software empowers you with the ability to get music online fast, add unlimited music labels, branding of all your music labels, add unlimited artists & tracks, plus the ability to disable / enable music streaming to online stores. You can also create individual label logins and administrative functions, monitor sales trend reports and more. Rainysongs offers the necessary tools digital music companies need in the digital entertainment arena. Affordable Ala Cart digital music marketing services include: Press release distribution, press release writing services, Associated Press Distribution, twitter promotion, digital download card, delivery of music & video to radio stations & music television networks, Major label promotion, entertainment consulting, web and graphic design, Internet technology solutions, and of course music production and song writing. RainySongs Entertainment offers music professionals all digital distribution services. Divisions of Rainysongs Entertainment include: Rainysongs Digital, RSDMGUSA, and Danmark Music Group U.S.A.

MEDIA CONTACTS

Rainy Songs Entertainment
Danmark Music Group USA.
Rainy Songs Digital – RSDMGUSA
Tel: (888) 906-5598
Website: www.rainysongs.com

PR NewsChannel
Phone: (888) 399-5534
Email: info@prnewschannel.com
Website: www.prnewschannel.com

"Emotional Medicine Rx" by Penelope Young Andrade

After going through a terrible divorce, Penelope Young Andrade, LCSW, discovered the truth about emotional upset – when the body leads, emotions are over in minutes. She immediately knew she had to share this news with others and does so in her book, “Emotional Medicine Rx: Cry When You’re Sad, Stop When You’re Done, Feel Good Fast” (ISBN 0615517080). Andrade says the key to overcoming tough situations in life is by shifting attention from distressing thoughts to the body’s brief experience of sad, mad and scared emotions. In three minutes or less the body will be done releasing emotion and ready to feel good.

As a licensed psychotherapist, Andrade knows the importance of experiencing and releasing emotions for vitality, health, happiness and inner peace as well as for fulfilling relationships. For more than 30 years she has helped countless individuals discover how to let their bodies lead them through emotional distress to well-being in minutes. Andrade also includes guidelines in her book to heal anxiety and depression without medication.

“Emotional Medicine Rx” offers unique yet practical methods for turning feelings of anger, despair or hopelessness into positive emotions. Most books about emotion recommend changing the way one thinks to change the way one feels. Andrade’s advice is exactly opposite. She suggests changing the way one feels changes the way one thinks. This is done, she says, by changing focus from the stories about any upset to the emotions accompanying that upset as they cycle briefly through the body.

“Fortunately, everyone has the power of choice and awareness to help make the distinction between the simple movement of feelings and the complexity of stuck mental states,” Andrade says. “Surprisingly, learning to focus on the good feelings that automatically follow any brief emotional release opens the door not only to feeling happy, but often leads to a spiritual experience or connection with the divine.”

Kirkus Reviews says, “A sensually specific guide to rolling emotions to find the bright side of the road.”

“Emotional Medicine Rx: Cry When You’re Sad, Stop When You’re Done, Feel Good Fast” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Penelope Young Andrade, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and founder of the San Diego Center for Psychosynthesis. Her “Transformational Talk Radio” and advice column “Transformational Talk” have reached thousands of listeners and readers in Southern California. Andrade is an adjunct professor at San Diego University for Integral studies and the Natural Healing Institute. She and her husband, Arturo, developed and tested the VIVO Oral Focus method for body oriented self-soothing.

MEDIA CONTACT
Penelope Young Andrade
Email:              penelopeyandrade@gmail.com
Phone:             (858) 481-5752
Website:         www.emotionalmedicinerx.com
Twitter:          @EmotionalRx                  

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"Securing the C Level" by Michael Peters

In an age of evaporating jobs and downsized offices, learning how to climb the corporate ladder is more important than ever. In “Securing the C Level:  Getting, Keeping, or Reclaiming that Executive Title” (ISBN 146796882X), Michael Peters offers insider’s information to anyone who seeks to join the corporate elite, defend their business title or reclaim their corner office. 

Peters’ handbook shows readers how to grab the reigns of their corporate career, and steer it towards lofty heights. With bracing honesty, he shows that there are only two things you change in your career: yourself or your circumstances. To make change in either direction, what individuals have to create is a plan. A well-executed plan is what separates winners from also-rans. Peters shows how a good plan is adaptable, but it also serves as a lifelong framework for success.

Peters shows the reader how to land their first corporate gig through credential building, networking, power interviewing and developing leadership capacities. The second section of the book offers advice for those seeking to maintain and advance their post. Effective self-defense, offensive posturing and power positioning are all discussed as techniques for nimbly moving up the corporate ranks.    

A third section offers solace and cunning advice to anyone whose career plan has been derailed. Recovering from mistakes, or simply re-entering the workforce after a long absence, is a process that requires a shrewd use of social networking and personal branding. Above all, “Securing the C Level” demonstrates how to rewrite the personal story that is one’s life career. 

“The most important thing you can do for your career is have a rock solid plan. ‘Securing the C Level’ shows you how to craft and execute this plan,” says Peters.

“Securing the C Level:  Getting, Keeping, or Reclaiming that Executive Title” is available for sale online at michaelpeters.org, Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: As a current chief information security officer, former chief information officer and chief security officer, Michael Peters has proven his leadership capabilities to several Fortune 50, Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies. He is a highly accomplished senior IT corporate office executive who has provided expert consulting in IT operations, systems, data and network security. He holds an executive juris doctorate in cyberspace law and a certified MBA in IT management.

MEDIA CONTACT
Michael Peters
E-mail:             michael@michaelpeters.org
Phone:             (762) 822-4174
Web:                michaelpeters.org 

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"Blues for Planet Earth" by E.O. Kean

“Blues for Planet Earth: Poems and Prose Poems” (ISBN 1463645384) by E. O. Kean takes on serious issues. Kean’s unapologetic collection of poems alerts the reader to the destructive path humans are on, and the consequent degradation of the Earth.

Kean was inspired by the beauty of nature, the mystery of life, as well as the greed, mendacity and hypocrisy of humanity.

“Blues for Planet Earth” speaks to Americans who feel deceived by the nation’s economic, political and foreign policies. “The American people know that things have gone wrong,” Kean says. “This work reflects and shares some of the concerns of the Occupy Wall Street movement.”

“Blues for Planet Earth” deals with military, financial, international and environmental topics largely ignored by most contemporary poetry collections. Kean uses free verse, blank verse, rhymed verse and prose. Included are ballads, sonnets, villanelles and concrete poems. These 88 entries will cause the reader to reflect on the direction in which America and the world is going.

“Blues for Planet Earth: Poems and Prose Poems” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: E. O. Kean was born in New York City and grew up in St. Thomas and St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands before returning to New York. He is a poet and photographer who captures people and nature, from landscapes and birds, to flowers and insects. He and his wife reside in Boston.

MEDIA CONTACT
E. O. Kean
Email:             eokean@verizon.net
Phone              (617) 282-3185

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"The Dead Soldiers" by DMR1

In “The Dead Soldiers” (ISBN 146375244X), DMR1 allows readers to experience his journey from a DC area street hustler to an undergrad on an upper Midwestern college campus. He says that his situation is only one of many during his time and is still happening today with individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

DMR1 takes readers on a journey through his time in college in the 1970s after federal legislation ended segregation on American college campuses. With the advent of new federal loan and grant programs, many colleges began to open their doors, some doing so simply for profit.

Changes in the law did not change attitudes, and, as a result, many minority students faced daily struggles on campuses that weren’t too keen on inclusion of African Americans in the first place. Many of the tragedies and injustices that occurred haven’t been spoken of, and DMR1 wants to spread knowledge about them as well as his own experiences.

DMR1 hopes his book will inspire readers who may find themselves dismayed or discouraged to do something as simple as attend college because of their ethnicity or background.

“I want to encourage, educate and inspire those today who may have begun life penniless, on the lower rungs of society, but nonetheless seek and strive for a better day and a brighter life,” DMR1 says.

“The Dead Soldiers” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: DMR1 is a painter, artist, author, poet, musician, DJ, producer, director, comedian and software consultant. He received his bachelor’s fromNorth DakotaStateUniversityand earned certificates in software management, paralegal studies and media relations. He has published previous books including novels and poetry collections.

MEDIA CONTACT
D M R 1
Email:              starchild_dmr1@yahoo.com
Phone:             (617) 735-5161
Website:          www.createspace.com/3653689

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"Sandcastles" by H.H. Campbell

In “Sandcastles” (ISBN 1453737286), H.H. Campbell describes the relentless self-condemnation many women toil over when it comes to making peace with life’s most difficult decisions.

At 19, Taara marries and she and her husband Cameron live blissfully for a couple of years. But Taara’s naiveté holds the power to lay waste to her previously innocent and charmed life when one regrettable summer she succumbs to the seductive wiles of a sophisticated, older man whose self-serving actions lead to the dissolution of her marriage. Unwilling to make a mature admission of her betrayal, Taara sacrifices her life with Cameron and begins anew as the chronically depressed trophy wife of Dexter, a diplomat in the State Department.

Thirty-five years later, retirement moves Taara from the veneer of an enviable life to the magnificent natural landscape of the American Southwest. But still, Taara remains in the thrall of the events of that summer. One day she makes a fateful phone call to own her flawed past, unwittingly creating an opportunity for forgiveness, respect and deeper self-knowledge, while reigniting optimism, passion and a second chance at sustaining love.

“Sandcastles,”Campbell’s bittersweet, beautifully wrought novel of love and loss is the story of Taara’s journey for redemption, self-forgiveness, personal empowerment and transformative love.Campbellcreated Taara as a voice for those who endure depression. Taara deals with the lighter and darker sides of life, as she travels a personal journey of self-discovery that gives her the courage to face the consequences of her choices.Campbellhopes “Sandcastles” captures the hearts and imaginations of women seeking a kinder perspective on their past miscalculations.

“Taara speaks to generations facing the unfamiliar changes of retirement and those who desire to reinvent themselves,”Campbellsays.

“Sandcastles” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: H.H. Campbell’s creativity and imagination spring from her life experiences as a skilled horsewoman, public speaker, proud American, national and international traveler, photographer and art collector. A key teacher in her life has been her roller-coaster relationship with depression, which first occurred during her teens. With professional help, she has learned to manage her disorder, and would like to spread a message of hope to others dealing with depression.

MEDIA CONTACT:
H.H. Campbell
Email:              Writer@SedonaCampbells.com
Phone:             (928) 284-0527
Website:           www.HHCampbell.com

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"Woodstock Allstars" by Nick Christofora

Remember your very first day of baseball practice? Can you recall the thrill of putting on your uniform for the very first time?

If you do, then Little League coach Kevin Christofora claims that you’re in the minority. “Today, most kids know more about Angry Birds than they do about America’s national pastime,” says Christofora.

Christofora wants to help change all that with “Woodstock All Stars: Nick’s Very First Day of Baseball.” The first in a series of 20 books, both parents and grandparents can read to children ages 3–6 to inspire them to learn the rules, the fun, the sportsmanship and the camaraderie of the game. Christofora hopes “Woodstock All Stars” will help spark a renewed enthusiasm for baseball, its history and the communities it helps to build. But most importantly, the “Woodstock All Stars” series creates an opportunity for parents and their children to read together.

Illustrated in bright, friendly colors and written in simple, bold sentences, The Woodstock All Stars will appeal to fans of the Lucy Cousins’ “Maisy Mouse” series for 3–5 year olds. The book is based on the real life experiences of Christofora who volunteers as a Little League coach in Woodstock, N.Y. Even parents who don’t have baseball racing through their veins will bond with their young ones over the spirit, thrill and the fun of a grand American tradition with the help of the Woodstock All Stars tales.

“Woodstock All Stars: Nick’s Very First Day of Baseball,” (ISBN 0615578659) is available at Amazon.com and other online channels.

About the Author: Born and raised in Woodstock, N.Y., Christofora is that small town dad. He graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology with an engineering degree and worked at Calvin Klein, Revlon and Estee Lauder prior to returning home. He has a wife, three kids, a full-time job running the family business (a butcher shop) and still finds plenty of time to nurture Little League baseball in his community.

MEDIA CONTACT
Kevin Christofora
Email:              kevin@woodstockmeats.com
Phone:             (845) 332-3580         
Web:                www.thewoodstockallstars.com

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"The Couple Who Became Each Other" by David L. Calof

Through his work in family therapy, pastoral counseling and hypnotherapy, David L. Calof has witnessed the power of the mind’s potential for healing. He gives readers a rare glimpse into the unconscious mind’s capabilities in “The Couple Who Became Each Other: Stories of Healing and Transformation from a Leading Hypnotherapist” (ISBN 1453774211). Written for those with an interest in the healing powers of the mind, Calof hopes to fascinate readers with each new story he shares.

Calof offers that all human beings possess unconscious wisdom that has the power to heal physically, emotionally and mentally. In one story, readers meet a couple on the verge of breaking up. Using their unconscious knowledge to trade identities in a hypnotic state, they are able to resolve the marital problems that plague their relationship.

Another story introduces readers to a woman who is in the process of losing her vision. She refuses to mentally relive the painful aspects of her past. With the help of hypnotherapy and other techniques, she confronts and resolves the past that she has denied for so long. As a result, she regains her vision. Calof’s stories show that these techniques can even help in the world of modern medicine as one woman, in a deep trance during a five-hour surgery without anesthesia, is able to stop her own bleeding on demand.

“Unconscious wisdom has the power to heal mind and body,” says Calof. “Since few ever try these techniques or experience them firsthand, they are unaware of how powerful they can be.”

Through his wide array of clients in the United States and across the world, Calof aims to provide readers with an in-depth perspective on each of the stories discussed in the novel. He hopes that this collection of behind-the-scenes information will educate readers about the wisdom of the unconscious to heal and perhaps also encourage people to consider hypnotherapy when attempting to heal physical or mental ailments.

“The Couple Who Became Each Other: Stories of Healing and Transformation from a Leading Hypnotherapist” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: David L. Calof has practiced psychotherapy, family therapy, pastoral counseling and hypnotherapy in Seattle for 37 years. A highly regarded clinician, consultant and lecturer internationally on the treatment of trauma and abuse, hypnotherapy and marriage and family therapy, he has lectured and consulted at educational institutions, professional associations, hospitals, mental health centers and social service agencies around the world. Calof is a certified diplomat of the American Psychotherapy Association, a certified diplomat and fellow in clinical hypnotherapy with the National Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists and a fellow and founding member of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation.

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David L. Calof
Email:              Davidcalof@cs.com
Phone:             (206) 306-9026

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"Tip Top Thinkamajigs" by Dr. Donna Benedetti

In “Tip Top Thinkamajigs” (ISBN 1466287748), poetry and illustrations covering a variety of different topics make critical thinking a reality for children. Dr. Donna Benedetti invites children to ask questions and give well-reasoned explanations for what they think, beginning at an early age.

The humorous and thought-provoking poems included in her book cover topics such as dreams, fiction versus reality, perceptions, human and non-human intelligence, feelings and relationships. Benedetti says the playful illustrations, which also address the diversity of children, make otherwise challenging topics easily accessible.

Benedetti promotes inquisitiveness throughout her aptly named “Tip Top Thinkamajigs.” Her work includes a useful guide of additional questions for parents and teachers who want to engage their children in further thinking, imagining, questioning and reasoning. Doing this, Benedetti says, will steer young thinkers through an occasional thought adventure towards a lifetime habit of critical thinking.

Benedetti acknowledges that teachers and administrators understand the value of incorporating critical thinking strategies and skills into the K-12 curriculum. However, she says, it’s not often done. She urges adults and children to start this process through dialogues that playfully stretch the child’s thought process.

“I want children, parents and educators to feel comfortable about doing something usually left to college students and philosophy professors,” Benedetti says. “I’d like parents and educators to view this book as an easy and entertaining way to introduce children to critical thinking.”

“Tip Top Thinkamajigs” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Dr. Donna Benedetti studied philosophy at the University of California at Berkeley, San Francisco State University, the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and the Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children. She has taught philosophy to university students, and critical thinking and reading to first graders. She is convinced that developing life-long habits of questioning and sound reasoning should begin for all children at an early age.

MEDIA CONTACT
Dr. Donna Benedetti
Email:              info@jottingspress.com
Phone:              (415) 706-2968
Website:           www.jottingspress.com

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"Haircutting: A Philosophy and Science to Precision and Texturized Haircutting" by Peter Sabatini

In the hi-tech society of the 21st century, it is surprising that the art of cutting hair is still taught with a watch, copy and learn attitude. Peter Sabatini’s book, “Haircutting A Philosophy and Science to Precision and Texturized Haircutting” (ISBN 1466263156), shows that by relating hair and its ability to support its own weight, which all hair can do, to the ability of plant life to do the same, he can break the art of precision and texturizing haircutting techniques down into a set of facts that will simplify the learning process for anyone wishing to cut hair, professional or amateur.

Haircutting instructors were never able to explain to Sabatini how and why the cutting techniques they demonstrated, worked. This started Sabatini thinking and after much thought he realized that by comparing hair to plant life he could break haircutting techniques down into a philosophy and science. This book is the result of over twenty years of writing and rewriting, to explain the cutting techniques in clear and precise terms.

Sabatini claims that when you cut and style hair by working with its weight factor the style is easy to maintain by shampooing, towel drying, brushing into shape and allowing the natural drying process to recreate the style. This is beneficial to the health of the hair and scalp by allowing the air to circulate through the hair and to the scalp. If one wants to enhance on the cut with a styling technique this will be a simple process because the basic style has already been created by the cut.

“Haircutting A Philosophy and Science to Precision and Texturized Haircutting,” Sabatini acknowledges that a book of this nature has never been attempted and hopes his discovery will revolutionize the hair industry by changing the way students are taught how to cut hair. His book is groomed to cosmetologists, barbers and even amateurs. All hairstyling professionals should find this book beneficial and helpful in improving their skills and income by studying this unique and informative book that shows how and why haircutting techniques work.

“Haircutting A Philosophy and Science to Precision and Texturized Haircutting” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Peter Sabatini has cut and styled hair for more than five decades. When he first started cutting hair in Great Britain in 1957, he couldn’t afford all the hairstyling gimmicks to style hair. He had to learn to work with the hair itself. Peter attended all the top haircutting academies and watched the top hairstylists, always looking for knowledge and seeking answers that no one could give him. He searched for them and found them himself and this book is the result. He believes that being a successful haircutter is the basis of a successful salon. If you can cut hair all the other services such as coloring and permanents should be in demand. By studying the concepts and techniques of cutting hair that are shown in his book, any student haircutter will find a foundation to work from that will allow them to become accomplished haircutters and hairstylists and will also allow many professional hairstylists to improve their techniques and the quality of their work.

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Peter Sabatini
Email:                      peter@precisionhaircutting.com
Phone:                     (415)889-0027
Website:                 www.precisionhaircutting.com

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"Beelzebub O'Brien, K Street Warrior" by Walter Carlin

Walter Carlin skews today’s political issues in “Beelzebub O’Brien, K Street Warrior” (ISBN 1466497661). A young and naïve Billy O’Brien, armed only with an MBA from Akron University, secures a position as a K Street Warrior with a prestigious Washington, D.C. lobbyist, delivering attaché cases full of cash to members of Congress and their staffs.

When hit by a car he ends up in hell (he is a lobbyist, after all), where he discovers an exchange program with heaven. To qualify, however, he must go to New York City and corrupt the incorruptible. Two devils, Randy and Eloise, are dispatched to accompany him as monitors.

As he begins his assignment, he literally bumps into the beautiful and seductive Lisa Halloran. Billy pursues her, much to the dismay of Randy and Eloise, who suspect she may be a heavenly decoy. Following a series of misadventures, Billy finds himself at a hospital back in Washington and dismisses his NYC experience as a delusion caused by medication administered after the accident. But when he returns to work as a K Street Warrior he meets Melissa, a young woman who could be Lisa’s doppelganger, as gorgeous and tempting as ever.

Conscience and career collide when Billy is selected point man on a project funded by a billionaire Oklahoma evangelist who wants to build a Taj Mahal-like resort at the bottom of the Grand Canyon for members of the NRA (firing range out back).This complicates Billy’s romantic designs for Melissa, as she consistently urges him to “do the right thing” when assigned lobbying projects of questionable ethical content. Billy must now decide: will he jeopardize his relationship with Melissa and forsake the money and status of a K Street Warrior for some gooey, outdated moral sentiment?  Readers will enjoy the barbs planted firmly in the skins of our political elite while Billy O’Brien learns how things get done in D.C. 

“Beelzebub O’Brien, K Street Warrior” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: A Fordham University grad, Walter Carlin has been a manager/director of cargo marketing for five airlines, an actor, a writer/producer for public radio, a loan officer, a U.S. Army officer, a tour guide at Sea World, San Diego and even a dreaded telemarketer. His experiences in the airline industry provided the basis for his first novel, “Incident Off Runway 31L,” available at Amazon.com.

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Walter Carlin
Email:              wcarlin1@san.rr.com
Phone:              (858) 481-2283

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"Imperfect Weddings are Best" by Dr. Sherry L. Meinberg

Many little girls grow up dreaming of their wedding day. They plan out their dress, the bridal party attire, color and flower arrangements and location. By the time their actual wedding rolls around, they know exactly what will make up the perfect day. Dr. Sherry L. Meinberg shows bridezillas as well as those slightly less stressed about their wedding why “Imperfect Weddings are Best” (ISBN 1463666802).

Meinberg takes readers through 40 topics that cover just about every aspect of a wedding. She believes that if readers pay attention to the information she provides, they will be able to save themselves from costly and frustrating setbacks. Unlike most wedding books, Meinberg focuses on helping the reader understand what attitude makes for the “perfect” wedding.

“Expecting wedding perfection is setting oneself up for disaster,” Meinberg says. “Regardless of what happens, there is no need for mini-meltdowns and hysterics.”

The author includes personal experiences and observations as well as anecdotes from close friends and neighbors. She combines these stories with historical traditions to provide readers with ideas as well as laughter.

Meinberg believes that anyone who is interested in weddings, not just planning them, will find “Imperfect Weddings are Best” to be informative and entertaining. She hopes that individuals who read her work before their big day will maintain the positive attitude that the best wedding is not necessarily the perfect wedding, but it is the relationship being celebrated that makes it perfect.

“Imperfect Weddings are Best” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Recently retired, Dr. Sherry L. Meinberg spent 50 years in education as a teacher, mentor, reading specialist, language arts specialist, literacy specialist, librarian, co-author of teachers’ guides, core adjunct professor and student-teacher supervisor. She has had experience in all types of school settings from kindergarten through the university level. She has spoken at schools, conferences and conventions on education, literature, creative writing, domestic violence, conservation and pollution to name a few. She has written books that have won awards in the categories of social impact, human rights and community hero among many others. She has also been interviewed for radio, television and print media. This is Meinberg’s eighth non-fiction book.

MEDIA CONTACT
Dr. Sherry L. Meinberg
Email:              sherrymeinberg@verizon.net
Phone:             (562) 425-1596
Website:           www.createspace.com/3630091

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"Hollywood Celebrities" by Sati Achath

A mini-encyclopedia on celebrities, “Hollywood Celebrities: Basic Things You’ve Always Wanted to Know, Volume One”  (ISBN 1468112902) by Sati Achath gives readers access to their favorite film stars’ personal lives in an objective and informative manner. Achath includes personal information and fun facts that fans may or may not know about their favorite movie stars.

From zodiac signs and nicknames to educational history and family life, Achath includes just about every interesting fact about celebrities in his work. He targets “Hollywood Celebrities” toward readers with a strong interest in actors and actresses in Hollywood.

“This book is written for the fans of Hollywood celebrities and movie buffs,” Achath says. “These people are constantly looking for more information about their favorite celebrities, and I believe this book will help quench that thirst.”

Achath shows a more humanized view of the top actors and actresses in “Hollywood Celebrities.” He believes by doing so with basic information, fans will feel a closer connection with their favorite celebrities. Rather than focusing on the stars of the past, Achath shares information on top 55 celebrities who are in their prime and are still currently active in the business.

The author, a caricaturist, incorporates his drawings of celebrities into his book to further embellish the larger than life image of the people he discusses.  

“Hollywood Celebrities: Basic Things You’ve Always Wanted to Know, Volume One” is available for sale online at https://www.createspace.com/3753391, Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Sati Achath is a cartoonist, caricaturist, shadow puppeteer, ventriloquist and magician. His cartoons and caricatures have been published in more than 25 American and Indian newspapers. Achath has also appeared on numerous television channels in the United States and abroad, including “The Late Show with David Letterman.” He has four master’s degrees, speaks six languages and was a quarter finalist in 2008’s America’s Got Talent. Achath is currently working as a project evaluation specialist for the World Bank in Washington D.C.

MEDIA CONTACT
Sati Achath
Email:              satiachath@gmail.com
Phone:               (301) 805-4510
Website:           www.satiachath.com

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"Break the Cycle" by Tracy S. Deitz

“Break the Cycle: Healing from an Abusive Relationship” (ISBN 1466375213), a self-help guide by Tracy S. Deitz, describes experiences of a survivor named Lydia in an abusive relationship and how Lydia learned to escape the seemingly never-ending cycle of codependency.

Domestic violence affects an enormous number of relationships in our country, with more than 70,000 victims identified within a single 24-hour period during the 2010 National Census of domestic violence services. Why do such relationships go on so long and how can the problem be addressed? In her new book, Deitz shares Lydia’s experiences from a 20-year rollercoaster relationship shaped by her husband’s substance abuse problems. Lydia finally found the courage to leave for one year of reflection and personal growth in which she discovers 12 practices for healing and grows closer to God.

“As I rediscovered confidence and a sense of purpose, God implanted in my heart new dreams of hope and joy,” says Lydia. “We can’t change the ones we love but we can transform ourselves with God’s gentle guidance.”

Readers will see how Lydia learned to heal in chapters that mix personal experience with practical guidance applicable to anyone in a difficult relationship. Informed by current research on domestic violence and alcoholism, the text also contains recovery pointers from other survivors and professional counselors. Each chapter concludes with study questions and resources to find help.

“Break the Cycle: Healing from an Abusive Relationship” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Tracy S. Deitz is a trained volunteer with the Rappahannock Council on Domestic Violence and has a master’s degree in education. For more information about workshops Deitz offers or to schedule a speaking engagement, visit her website at www.tracysdeitz.com. She resides in Virginia with her husband, Dan.

MEDIA CONTACT
Tracy S. Deitz
E-mail:                tracy@tracysdeitz.com      
Phone:                (540) 455-6777
Web:                    www.tracysdeitz.com

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"El Avispero" by Kenneth Eugene Taber

In “El Avispero” (ISBN 0615500765), Kenneth Eugene Taber discusses the controversial topic of undocumented workers in the United States. He also looks at the country’s universal capriciousness in land planning.

Mateo Aguillano is a third generation El Avispero nurseryman and vegetable grower, at least until city and county ordinances force him to stop growing vegetables. For the past three years he has been attempting to build a condominium project on land owned by the Aguillano Family Trust, but has not been able to get approval from the local planning bureaucracy.

After the most recent denial by the planning commission, Mateo files an appeal to the El Avispero city council. He again hits a road block as the department of community development demands several environmental studies before scheduling his appeal for a public hearing. Mateo is told he must wait another year because endangered species studies must be made in the spring.

During the next year the Aguillano family finds itself at the mercy of the subjective opinions of consultants from the rent-seeking environmental studies establishment, while at the same time being exposed to harassment from self-ordained arbiters of private land use

As a result of Mateo’s repeatedly calling attention to the incompetence of El Avispero’s deputy director of community development, “Turk” Turqué, prognosis for approval is poor, but prospects improve when Mateo’s granddaughter becomes romantically involved with the son of El Avispero´s most successful real estate developer.

Taber’s main focus in writing “El Avispero” was to portray the insignificant influence environmental studies, neighborhood meetings and public hearings have on determining the approval or denial of land development projects.

While the cultural themes are presented in a satirical way, Taber hopes his readers will give serious consideration to what he calls the American citizens’ war of all against all in their self-righteous efforts to control every aspect of everybody else’s life.

“El Avispero” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author:  Kenneth Eugene Taber grew up in rural America, and found work in corporate America after graduating from college.

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Kenneth Eugene Taber
Email: kentaber06@comcast.net

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"Justified Anger" by Roger P. Bolton

Roger P. Bolton shows why our freedom may decline if we enter a socialist type of government in “Justified Anger: Why Productive Americans Are So Angry” (ISBN 1463584598). He strongly urges America to avoid socialism at all costs, if we want to continue to achieve greatness.

Bolton discusses how politicians and the government have ignored the Constitution and have essentially turned the United States into a socialist country. Throughout his book, he explains how many of our freedoms have changed and what Americans must do if they want the country to return to the powerful and independent nation that it once was.

By informing voters of what they must do to take back the government, Bolton encourages them to take a deeper look into how the quality of life has changed for Americans. He hopes that “Justified Anger” ultimately inspires readers to vote in the 2012 elections.

“My goal for this book is to influence voters in their choice of politicians to send to Washington,” Bolton says. “I want readers to walk away from my book with the ability to make good decisions as they prepare to vote in the next election.”

As he identifies the failures and changes America has seen, Bolton hopes his book will educate readers about their representatives and government, as well as about how the political system operates. He strongly believes that the old saying “knowledge is power” is more important than ever when looking at political issues affecting the safety and status of America.

“Justified Anger: Why Productive Americans Are So Angry” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Roger P. Bolton received his bachelor’s from Mercer University. He was the administrator of four small hospitals and has certifications as a master addiction counselor, substance abuse professional, clinical evaluator, treatment provider, pastoral counselor and domestic violence facilitator. Bolton has been married for 50 years and has three children and seven grandchildren. Bolton also previously published “The Debacle in Washington and What We Must Do About It” (under his pen name, Ethan Leben) in 2010.

MEDIA CONTACT
Roger P. Bolton
Email:              rogerpbolton@bellsouth.net
Phone:              (404) 547-3375

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"The Dream Catcher" by Rayner Tapia

In Rayner Tapia’s new sci-fi fantasy “The Dream Catcher: The Adventures of Tom McGuire” (ISBN 1466353775), two brothers discover the long-lost land of their mother’s celestial origin, a land called Oblivionarna. While exploring this strange, hidden territory, the teenage siblings, Tom and James McGuire, learn that their mother came to Earth to live as a human to escape the wrath of an intergalactic princess who was determined to destroy her.

In this third volume from, “The Dream Catcher: The Adventures of Tom McGuire,” the boys are trying to defend and preserve their family and take on a number of adventures in parallel universes. They commune with Native American figures from Chippewa tribal lore. One boy searches for true love with a girl and finds himself rescuing a unicorn from distress. In another world, they witness cosmic fireballs and fend off an army of ghouls. 

Yet these fantastical scenarios are not just whimsical sci-fi creations but vessels for an epic drama where good battles evil. In the tradition of C.S. Lewis’ “Chronicles of Narnia” and J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” series, the fictional universe of “The Dream Catcher” is rich with Christian symbolism, scripture and imagery. Dreamy and dramatic, the book’s characters may inhabit an alternate world, but in their quest to discern right from wrong, they find real love, are brave in the face of danger and also face everyday human struggles. This fast-paced fantasy will appeal to teens and adults alike who enjoy magical adventures.

“Set in a dreamy alternative universe of celestial creatures and Native American lore, ‘The Dream Catcher’ is my attempt to write sci-fi fantasy with a biblical theme,” Tapia says.

“The Dream Catcher: The Adventures of Tom McGuire” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other sales channels.

About the Author: Rayner Tapia was born in Birmingham, England and has lived in London for most of her adult life.  She is an instructor of computer software for both corporate training and in schools and colleges. Her first book was released in 2009 achieving the 2009 British Hafta Award for Young Achievers.

MEDIA CONTACT
Rayner Tapia
E-mail:             tommcguire@live.co.uk
Phone:             07946 516942
Web:                www.theadventuresoftommcguire.com

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“Art: Manifested - The Art of J.M. Matthews” by J.M. Matthews

Artist J.M. Matthews shares over a decade of his pieces in “Art: Manifested – The Art of J.M. Matthews” (ISBN 1469950332). From anime and movies to traditional comics and much more, Matthews says the creation of his book came from all of the things he loves in life.

“‘Art,’ to me, on a personal level, is a decade-long culmination of my conceptual design let loose in published form,” Matthews says. “I’m happy with how it turned out.”

His main goal is to share his works and concept art to the world. Matthews goes against the traditional norm of art books with “Art” by not including descriptions of his works. His hope is that his works will hold the power to speak volumes about his messages without a single word. He believes that by doing this, a closer connection between readers and his art will be formed.

Through the artist’s combination of complexity and simplicity in “Art,” readers will gain a deeper understanding of art and see Matthews on a more personal level as he has poured his heart and soul into this project. Matthews claims that his book isn’t similar to other books on the market due to the unique style of the pieces contained within. He believes readers will appreciate “Art” for that very reason.

 “Art: Manifested – The Art of J.M. Matthews” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

 About the Author: J.M. Matthews was born in Michigan, but attended schooling in Florida. He has enjoyed drawing concept and sketchbook art for the majority of his life. Matthews honed his skill by working in web comics.  He is currently working on a world manga series and cites his key influences in visual genres as Tim Burton, Goth, the Star Wars Universe and much more. This is his first published work and art book.

MEDIA CONTACT
J.M. Matthews
Email:              spindack@gmail.com
Phone:             (407) 312-7996

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No Boarding Passes for Flies by Jenny Guest

“No Boarding Passes for Flies” (ISBN 1466200715), a novel by Jenny Guest, tells the story of Sophie, a precocious young girl who overcomes difficult circumstances to develop her amazing musical talent. Although somewhat unusual in that it contains only loose references to date and place, this enables the reader to concentrate on the themes of a compelling narrative.

Sophie’s gifts develop in the midst of a troubled home. Her father’s confidante, as a little girl, she is exposed first to the constant dysfunction of her parents’ relationship and then the early death of her mother. She faces even greater difficulties when she is sexually abused on two occasions at a young age, the second time by the priest who is about to hear her confession before her First Communion. But at the age of 7 Sophie discovers a surprising gift for playing the piano that holds the potential to provide her with a life an exciting new dimension. She must draw on the support of her family, including her loving grandparents and nanny, to find the strength to overcome the difficulties of her past and meet the challenge of eventual worldwide acclaim. The reader only discovers the reason for this unusual title in the final chapter.

“The book demonstrates the importance of close relationships even for a determined and quietly self-assured Sophie. Her story is a mix of suspense, emotion, a bit of psychology and humor,” says Guest. “Everyone can find a bit of themselves in Sophie’s story.”

Inspired by events in the life of the author and the people she has known, the novel was written to engage, entertain and inspire. Although the book contains one or two sexual references, it is by no means a sexual novel which is intended for discerning adult readers interested in compelling, character-driven drama.

“No Boarding Passes For Flies” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Jenny Guest was born Beatriz Eugenia Lopez Velasco in Tucuman, Argentina, the child of a diplomat. She travelled extensively throughout her youth before meeting her future husband, a British diplomat, in Japan. The couple had four sons, requiring Guest to deftly juggle family responsibilities with other tasks. She has enjoyed communicating with others since her youth, when she would write letters to her grandfather, who always enjoyed her news and encouraged her to write a book. Only now, in her 60s, has Guest found the time to do so, with two more books in the works to follow “No More Boarding Passes for Flies.” She and her husband currently reside in London.

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Jenny Guest
E-mail:                         jennyguest@live.co.uk
Phone:                         00442077317753
Website:                     www.createspace.com/3666730

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Tales in a Minor Key by Peter Freund

“Tales in a Minor Key” (ISBN 1468040383), a collection of short stories by Peter Freund, explores the powerful, lasting aftereffects of two world wars and the twin evils of fascism and communism on the behavior of many Central European Jews who lived through the traumatic events of the 20th century. Freund infuses a vivid sense of humor into his sad stories.

“Much literary work has been devoted to the horrible fate of Jews in World War II and under communism,” Freund says. “What makes this collection different is that in these stories I deal with the often subtle, if sometimes quite bizarre, ways in which the survivors’ behavior has been affected by what they experienced.”

His stories speak about issues ranging from intense and deep-seated, if not quite rational, fears and the meaning of honorable behavior to fraudulent self-identities and desperate decisions that lead to unintended consequences. Freund’s book brings his stories to life through a matching of substance and style.

 “Tales in a Minor Key” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

 About the Author: Peter Freund was born and raised in Romania. As a student, he participated in an anti-Soviet demonstration which resulted in his arrest by the Romanian counterpart of the KGB, and he was placed in front of an armored firing squad. Obviously they didn’t shoot. Three years later, Freund was able to leave for the West, where he received his doctorate from the University of Vienna in Austria. He is a professor of theoretical physics at the University of Chicago and, in addition to his scientific contributions, has also previously published works of literary fiction. Freund lives in Chicago.

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Peter Freund
Email:              freund9@hotmail.com
Phone:             (312) 922-2733

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A New Yorker at Sea by Nick Catalano

In his book “A New Yorker at Sea” (ISBN 0615556965), Nick Catalano tells the story of a city guy from  New York who takes a trip through the Middle East and the Mediterranean partaking in life threatening situations to satisfy his sense of adventure.

Joe Pisano is a college professor and sailor who is accompanied by his mates, Roger and Dick, on a journey on their yacht Bravura. The crew encounters a series of problems including corrupt law officials, pirates and huge ominous oil tankers. They also encounter Mother Nature, herself, as they battle severe sea conditions on a vessel with repetitive engine problems.

During one stretch, Joe searches for food, water and supplies in war-battered Egyptian villages along their route, constantly finding himself in horrible situations. He is constantly battling his desire to be home while attempting to keep his insecurities as a sailor at bay.

His only fuel to keep his strength is his romantic fascination to be another Odysseus. But Joe soon realizes that throughout everything he, and his crew, has encountered the biggest fear and challenge yet, Joe himself.

Catalano uses his own adventurous sailing journey to contribute to the authenticity of his novel. The fictional account of a voyage through the Middle East uses memories and experiences Catalano came by while crewing on a voyage around the world in 1988.

Throughout the book, readers will be able to witness the physical and psychological transformation that Joe goes through as he battles insecurities about his sailing expertise, glories in the romance of the high seas and endures constant fear from hostile brigands, abusive officials, dangerous environments and the omnipresent unknown of an epic voyage.

 “A New Yorker at Sea” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

 About the Author: Dr. Nick Catalano is a professor of literature and music at Pace University in New York. Catalano is also a television writer and producer and writes a monthly column for All About Jazz called “New York Beat.” In 1988, he crewed aboard a 52-foot sloop named “Boston Light” during a circumnavigation of the globe. Unlike his fictional narrator in “A New Yorker at Sea,” Catalano is a veteran ocean racing sailor who has captained his sloop “Segue” on exotic voyages for decades.

MEDIA CONTACT
Nick Catalano
Email:              ncatalano@pace.edu
Phone:             (917) 836-0610
Website:          www.nickcatalano.net

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Helen A. Rosburg writes "The Rose" for Saddle and Bridle magazine

Helen A. Rosburg comes together with prestigious magazine, “Saddle and Bridle,” to feature, “The Rose,” a captivating mystery that will hit stands in the February 2012 issue of “Saddle and Bridle” magazine. As customary with any serial story, “The Rose” will be published as a series over the next several months.

Having been a long time supporter of “Saddle and Bridle,” Rosburg knew this magazine would be the perfect home for her unique tale of mystery and fantasy. Rosburg’s exceptional writing style is sure to keep readers coming back for each installment of this serial adventure.

The serial begins when Emily decides to rent one wing of an old English manor house for the summer. She thought it would be the perfect place to rest and recuperates from a nasty divorce. She was right. But not in the ways she had anticipated. Strange happenings in the history-laden house prove life changing and a mystery lies hidden in the heart of The Rose.

“A masterful storyteller, this author is a premier writer that will transport you to a time where secrets, tragedy and passion unwind amid the pages.”
-Love Romances on By Honor Bound by Helen A. Rosburg

For more information about “The Rose,” please visit http://www.saddleandbridle.com

For more information about Helen A. Rosburg, please visit http://www.helenrosburg.com

About Helen A. Rosburg: Helen A. Rosburg, owner and executive editor of Medallion Press, Inc., is also an award-winning author and avid sponsor of Triple Threat Mentoring, a nonprofit organization that empowers urban youth to develop confidence, character and life skills by helping them realize their potential. Rosburg also enjoys showing horses and remains dedicated to rescuing animals in need.

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Melissa Rogovin
PR Firm: The Publicity Agency
(813) 708-1220 x7783
melissa@seligmultimedia.com

"A Kiss for a Yankee Dime" by Billie Jean Keith

Billie Jean Keith penned “A Kiss for a Yankee Dime” (ISBN 1463520743) as a result of being homesick for Mississippi while living overseas in London. Keith reminisces on her time in Mississippi through her characters and the adventures they share in this novel set in post-WWII America.

A young journalist comes back to his hometown after World War II and realizes it is exactly what it was like when he left. As he tries to change the town that never changes, he faces opposition and little support. The people he encounters along the way are so set in their ways of how things are supposed to be that it’s almost unbelievable to him.

Characters like Cordie, Jo Willa, Paw-Paw and Aunt Lottie represent a time period where traditions were highly valued, even if they were outdated. They show that their way of living in the small Mississippi town of Perry is the only way to live.

Keith bases all of her characters on people she has encountered over the years and acquaintances who left a lasting impact on her life. As the novel progresses, readers will be introduced to Southern realities, religion, humor and the Democratic party, while seeing how they all work together to create a story about change, love and war.

“A Kiss for a Yankee Dime” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Billie Jean Keith has lived all over the world from a young age. Growing up in a military family, Keith lived in many states and American territories until she attended Mississippi University for Women. After college, she married an English correspondent and spent the next 20 years living in Africa and England. Keith now lives in Virginia.

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Billie Jean Keith
Email:              ayankeedime@gmail.com
Phone:               (703) 528-4455

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"The Death of Eve" by Shaun Penney

Shaun Penney gained inspiration from reading other speculative fiction books for the characters and setting of his novel, “The Death of Eve” (ISBN 1468122118). Penney claims his novel isn’t mainstream or pop culture; in fact he credits it as a standalone book that opens up to a saga of adventures built around a rebuilding society.

Penney’s novel is quite dark with very little humor, but it does contain something that many readers can relate to, which is struggle with self-identity while going through the trials of maturity. With its loner status, general speculative fiction and the topic of the possible extinction of women, “The Death of Eve” makes for a unique novel that sucks readers in from the beginning.

“It expresses relationships in ways that don’t conform to today’s status quo,” Penney says. “It also offers unique methods of combat based on evolving ancient weapons for a new fighting experience, allowing readers to enjoy something they haven’t read before.”

He stresses that his book doesn’t try to copy what the industry has been selling recently in terms of mainstream phenomena. Penney says his book carries a simple message while still trying to be more unique than the norm of most science fiction today.

His story about women fighting off extinction and villains serves as a metaphor for young adults who are unsure of their future beyond high school, but don’t want to end up living the lives their parents wish upon them.

“The Death of Eve” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Shaun Penney is a San Diego native. He was a part of a non-profit organization that specialized in medieval reenactments for seven years. Penney is also a musician of 10 years, and plays guitar and keyboard with a local band while composing music of his own.

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Shaun Penney
Email:              aaronkell@gmail.com
Phone:            (619) 694-7983

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"Memories" by Weston H. Ament

“Memories” (ISBN 0615523935) by Weston H. Ament offers a personal history of life as an American pilot through most of the 20th century.

Born in California in 1921, Ament was already drawn to airplanes and flight by the time he was in high school. A boyhood dream soon became reality with aviation studies and the onslaught of World War II. Young but uniquely skilled, Ament served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and earned a distinguished flying cross for his service in flying more than 166 missions . After the war, Ament worked at several commercial carriers before finding a home at Trans World Airlines where he would remain as a pilot for more than 30 years. After retirement, he performed in air shows in a plane he built himself and continued to give aviation instruction until the age of 88. When he finally walked away from flying, Ament had logged more than 38,000 hours in the air. Through it all, Ament maintained the cheerful perspective that comes from discovering one’s passion and pursuing it throughout life.

“Fewer and fewer people are still here to tell these stories,” Ament says. “I wanted to leave something behind and for my grandchildren to know who their granddad was.”

Intended to entertain and appeal to fans of World War II and aviation history, the book chronicles a number of historical events from the perspective of one who was there to experience it. Moreover, the book tracks more than 70 years of aviation innovation, taking readers from propeller planes of the 1930s to the state-of-the-art jet technology of the 1990s.   

“Memories” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Weston H. Ament is a retired pilot, entrepreneur, airport manager and U.S. Army Air Corps veteran. A native of Santa Rosa, Calif., Ament studied aviation while in high school and later graduated from the Boeing School of Aeronautics. During World War II, Ament served in the U.S. Army Air Corps earning a bronze star, distinguished flying cross and air medal for his achievements. Following the war, Ament served as a commercial pilot for more than 30 years and was involved in several aviation and manufacturing businesses. Ament later worked as manager of the Calaveras County airport and performed in air shows with a plane he built himself. Ament was awarded the Federal Aviation Administration’s Charles Taylor Master Mechanic award and gave flight instruction until he was 88 years old. Today, Ament still visits the airport regularly.

MEDIA CONTACT
Weston H. Ament
E-mail:                ament@wildblue.net                       
Phone:                (209) 418 5464

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"Focused to Kill" by Bill Silfvast

It is not unheard of for a brilliant young graduate student to use powerful lasers while conducting breakthrough scientific experiments. That is, unless he happens to be an American gone rogue who has joined an Islamic terror cell. In “Focused to Kill” (ISBN 146794937X), author and scientist Bill Silfvast creates a thriller in which FBI agents attempt to capture terrorists who developed a lethal laser beam that can kill at vast distances with deadly precision.

Former Berkeley physics student Paul Ammar Mercer has become severely disillusioned by an American government that ignores the poor in favor of big money corporations. Vulnerable and distraught, he is recruited by an Islamic terror cell to covertly develop a murderous laser beam.

The group soon finds itself in the crosshairs of the FBI’s Anti-Terrorist Task Force. Task Force head Jim Campbell gets a crash course in lethal laser technology through his nephew, who also happens to be the friend of physicist terror recruit Ammar. Through an intriguing coincidence, Jim will uncover a web of deceit and secret alliances that reach all the way to the White House.

To thwart this conspiracy, Jim becomes entrenched in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with Ammar. The action takes the two men cross country to Washington, where the laser’s viability and its secretive financiers are finally revealed in a startling showdown. Quick-paced and gripping, this crime thriller is based on current laser technology and set in a world where terror is always waiting to be unleashed. 

“I based my novel on real technology and the modern-day reality and terror of violent extremists with their terror cells, government spooks and rogue scientists,” says Silfvast.

In a recent review, Eira Long, editor of Perfectly Scientific Press, states that “Bill Silfvast’s ‘Focused to Kill’ is a stark, gripping story about a deadly technology and the all-too-human terrorists responsible for its existence. Silfvas’’s technical expertise makes the premise of this thriller all the more plausible – and disturbing – while his imagination and eye for detail create a richly-textured story, worthy of comparison to the best political thrillers on the shelves today.”

“[Bill Silfvast is] the first laser scientist to write a novel about death rays,” writes author and technical columnist, Jeff Hecht.

“Focused to Kill” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: First-time novelist Bill Silfvast is a well-known laser scientist and professor who loves to write. His early career was spent at the renowned Bell Laboratories, conducting laser research. Later, he became a professor of physics and optics at the University of Central Florida. In a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the laser’s discovery, he was recognized as one of the 27 Laser Luminaries. He holds the rank of fellow in three technical societies and is the author of over 100 technical papers and a highly successful laser textbook. He currently lives in California.

MEDIA CONTACT
Bill Silfvast
E-mail:             billsilfvast@gmail.com
Phone:             (707) 967-8569
Web:                www.focusedtokill.com

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"I Can See My Shoes Again" by Walter Scott Allen

“I Can See My Shoes Again: A humorous yet sarcastic journey to better health” (ISBN 1463565526) by Walter Scott Allen takes readers through his personal journey to a healthier lifestyle. Along the way, readers witness his daily battles and see through firsthand experiences how to get their cholesterol, blood pressure and weight under control.

This self-help book approaches personal health in a practical way, rather than throwing pie-in-the-sky goals and plans at readers. Allen shares his journey as a middle-aged man on the path back to a healthy lifestyle. The situations outlined include a multitude of challenges that everyone faces when changing their health habits. Using his personal experience, Allen explains how taking separate, smaller steps eases a lifestyle transition.

“I Can See My Shoes Again” is more than just a humorous journey to better health that a middle-aged man decided to take one day. Allen began his journey after his wife’s breast cancer diagnosis. He explains the struggles and challenges he faced while caring for his wife during her treatments.

“While taking care of my wife during her fight with breast cancer, I realized I had to get serious about my health. I had to choose a retirement of great health or one in diapers. Guess what I chose?” Allen says.

As an easy-to-read guide that offers pragmatic advice, Allen’s story is one every reader can picture themselves in. The story relates to ordinary people by showing how easily a change can make way for health, but not without significant effort. Allen hopes that his journey to health inspires other adults to maintain a healthy lifestyle while avoiding the daily pitfalls.

“I Can See My Shoes Again: A humorous yet sarcastic journey to better health” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: Walter Scott Allen has always enjoyed cooking for his family and applying the numerous cooking methods he learned from traveling around the world. As a hospitality executive, his skills created a fun family-style home life to coincide with an engaging work place, but these skills backfired as Allen became overweight with high cholesterol and showed the early stages of heart disease. After his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, Allen and his five children pulled together to help his wife overcome the disease while also promoting a healthier lifestyle within their family.

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Walter Scott Allen
Email:              scott@icanseemyshoesagain.com
Phone:             (858) 999-6122
Website:          www.icanseemyshoesagain.com

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"The Abbey and Me" by J. Patrick Rick

In his historical work, “The Abbey & Me: Renegades, Rednecks, Real Estate & Religion” (ISBN 1456491814) author, filmmaker and former monk, J. Patrick Rick, documents the story of how a mansion, converted into a monastery, was raided in a hostile takeover. The film version, “The Novitiate,” was so popular with festival audiences that it was turned into a book.

A little after midnight on New Year’s Day 1975, a band of Menominee Indian warriors took over the Alexian Brothers Novitiate in Wisconsin, seizing several hostages in the process. Rick begins his investigation by researching the depression-era construction of that rural and palatial private mansion prior to its use as a monastery.

He further educates his readers about the glory days as a remote religious institution, its role as an epicenter for civil disobedience and its date with dynamite. Modern-day photography and more from past eras thoroughly illustrates each point throughout the book.

Contrary to the norm, the documentary gave birth to the nonfiction book. Although ecstatic fans of the film documentary were the ones who wanted more details about the mansion-turned-monastery in paper form, Rick says he was motivated to write about this particular subject when he returned to find his novitiate, a.k.a. abbey, crumbling down.

“Over 30 years after leaving Wisconsin, I had the occasion to return to Milwaukee for a business trip,” Rick speaks of his memoir. “I decided to make the nostalgic half-day drive up north to the Village of Gresham only to find the monastery I remembered so fondly was in ruins.”

The author, given the name Brother Gordon in the monastery, allowed his persistence, curiosity and fond memories of a long-forgotten place to speak the praises of this once spectacular monastery and its extensive history in “The Abbey & Me: Renegades, Rednecks, Real Estate & Religion.” He believes the interesting story will attract old and young students of contemporary and Native American history, and that the book will evoke the memory and evolution of today’s Catholicism for that broad audience of curious readers.

 “The Abbey & Me: Renegades, Rednecks, Real Estate & Religion” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: J. Patrick Rick joined the Alexian Brothers, a Catholic order of men that operates health facilities, after graduating from high school in 1966. However, before he had to make a life-long commitment to the brotherhood and religious community, Rick left and pursued a family and career of his own. Over three decades after leaving, he returned to Wisconsin to find his monastery in ruins. Rick decided to make a film, which has now turned into a book.

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J. Patrick Rick
Email:              TheAbbeyAndMe@gmail.com
Phone:             (800) 580-0731   
                           (949) 357-7425
Website:           www.TheAbbeyAndMe.com

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"A Twist of Fate" by J.K. Zirker

“A Twist of Fate” (ISBN 1468048279) by J.K. Zirker portrays life after hardships while demonstrating how faith plays an important role in getting through life’s obstacles. The inspirational romance novel encourages readers to overcome the trials and tribulations in life by way of its characters.

Zirker’s novel is about two couples that have been friends since childhood. After going through a tragedy that leaves each couple’s significant other dead, the remaining spouses must pull together for their respective children and families. Through it all, they find faith to make it through life without their best friends and spouses. Despite the immense amount of pressure put on their faith, they put their trust in the Lord to lead them through this difficult time.

The author uses her characters to teach forgiveness and the ability to find love again after a tragedy. She believes the authenticity of something like this possibly happening contributes to her audience’s acceptance of her novel.

“I feel that people will relate to my work because I write about real things that people will go through in life,” Zirker says. “The subject of my book is one that is rarely written about. Friends going through a tragedy together, and through the experiences put before them, end up with a second chance for happiness.”

“A Twist of Fate” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author: J.K. Zirker grew up in Ephrata, but currently lives in Mattawa with her family. Her lifelong dream was to become a novelist and travel the world. She is a stay-at-home mother to her five children.

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Julie K. Zirker
Email:              jkzirker@yahoo.com
Phone:              (509) 830-4953
Website:           www.jkzirker.talkspot.com

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