I Can be Kind by Rainbow Gal Will befriending a despicable Piranha put a cheerful goldfish’s life in peril? Will she become the nasty Piranha’s next dinner??? Meet Oscar, the Piranha, who has a bad temper, bad manners, and a bad attitude. But when one bold little goldfish named Marla decides to confront Oscar and even goes to the extent of befriending him, the outrageously bitter Piranha starts to feel happy for the first time in his life. Thanks to Marla's exemplary behaviour, Oscar … [Read more...] about I Can be Kind by Rainbow Gal
Stone Cold by Karina Kantas
Stone Cold by Karina Kantas If being bullied through every school Billy went to wasn’t enough, being attacked in her own home just pushed her over the edge. Now severely depressed and suicidal, Billy takes matters into her own hands and sees a counsellor. After just one session, she’s now on her way to Scotland as a volunteer to help the Professor of Edinburgh university, dig and clean up an archaeological site that has just been discovered. Although she tries to shy away from the others, … [Read more...] about Stone Cold by Karina Kantas
Rejected, Shamed, and Blamed: Help and Hope for Adults in the Family Scapegoat Role by Rebecca C. Mandeville MFT
In this comprehensive introductory guide, a licensed Psychotherapist and Family Systems expert explores how and why families reject, shame, and blame one of their own. Via psycho-education and self-help tools, the author offers a way out for adults trapped in the family scapegoat role, allowing them to release the 'scapegoat story' for good. Targeted Age Group:: 35 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? This introductory guide on family scapegoating dynamics and recovering from this most … [Read more...] about Rejected, Shamed, and Blamed: Help and Hope for Adults in the Family Scapegoat Role by Rebecca C. Mandeville MFT
FEATURED BOOK: The not so bad Piranha by Carole St-Laurent
Will a caring goldfish become a nasty piranha’s dinner? Find out right now! Read this story that takes place in a very unique pet shop where all the animals are cheerful and happy, except for that gloomy piranha who’s only pleasure in life is to terrorize his neighboring goldfish. An important lesson of kindness, thoughtfulness, and positivism. Theme; bullying, kindness, empathy. This is a Beginner reader, large print book and includes 8 bonus colouring pages Get this fun reading book today … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The not so bad Piranha by Carole St-Laurent
Bullying-A Scar For Life by Akin Odidi
This book details some of the causes of bullying, its effects, and preventive measures that can be put in place in schools, at home and in the workplace.This book is a deviation from the traditional school/students bullying narrative as bullying happens in every segment of society-be it school, home or the workplace.This is the broader narrative that this book intends to create. I do hope that students, parents and carers,schools,corporate organisations and everyone who comes into contact with … [Read more...] about Bullying-A Scar For Life by Akin Odidi
Permafree eBook: Rising Tide: Dark Innocence by Claudette Melanson
When a cruel prank nearly claims Maura’s life, one of her classmates, Ron, rushes to her rescue. Darkly handsome & mysteriously accepting, Ron doesn’t seem to want to stay away, but Maura is reluctant to get too close, since her mother has announced she’s moving the two of them to Vancouver…nearly 3,000 miles away from their hometown of Indiana, Pennsylvania. If life wasn’t already challenging enough, Maura begins to experience bizarre, physical changes her mother seems hell bent on … [Read more...] about Permafree eBook: Rising Tide: Dark Innocence by Claudette Melanson
Sleeping with the Blackbirds by Alex Pearl
Eleven-year-old schoolboy, Roy Nuttersley has been dealt a pretty raw deal. while hideous parents show him precious little in the way of love and affection, school bullies make his life a misery. So Roy takes comfort in looking after the birds in his garden, and in return the birds hatch a series of ambitious schemes to protect their new friend. As with the best-laid plans, however, these get blown completely off course - and as a result the lives of both Roy and his arch tormentor, Harry Hodges … [Read more...] about Sleeping with the Blackbirds by Alex Pearl
Interview with Author – Des Birch
About Des Birch: My name is Des Birch and I am passionate about writing. I was born in Eire but raised in the UK. I now live in Norwich with my wife Julie. I actually hand wrote a full length novel when I was in my 20's, but reading it now, I would never let anybody see it. However, it did show me that there is an end in sight when planning a novel, and this has helped me through countless short stories, technical pieces and especially when I was ready to begin serious novel writing. To date … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Des Birch
Interview with Author – Alex Pearl
About Alex Pearl: I am a slightly shambolic and extremely short-sighted advertising copywriter with aspirations to write stories. My first work of fiction was originally written for my kids and published by Pen Press in 2011 to raise money for homeless kids and the charity Centrepoint. The second edition was published through CreateSpace in 2015. In 2014, my short story, 'Scared to Death' was accepted by Mardibooks in its anthology of short stories, 'The Clock Struck War' to mark the centenary … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Alex Pearl
Interview with Author – Emily-Jane Hills Orford
About Emily-Jane Hills Orford: Emily-Jane Hills Orford is an award-winning author of several books, including To Be a Duke (CFA 2014) which was named Finalist and Silver Medallist in the 2015 Next Generation Indie Book Awards and received an Honorable Mention in the 2015 Readers’ Favorite Book Awards. She writes about the extra-ordinary in life and her books, short stories, and articles are receiving considerable attention. What inspires you to write? People, dogs, events, music, art - all … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Emily-Jane Hills Orford
Interview with Author – Jean Ann Williams
About Jean Ann Williams: Author Jean Ann Williams, the eldest in a large family, enjoys digging into her fascinating childhood to create stories for children. Having written over one hundred articles for children and adults, Just Claire is her first book. She’s a member of American Christian Fiction Writers, and Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and she writes regularly on her blog. Jean Ann and her husband live on one acre in Southern Oregon where they raise a garden, goats, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jean Ann Williams
Something To Dream On by Diane Rinella
If a painting in the home of your perfect man reflects your dreams of doom, do you run, or do you dare to embrace love? While Lizetta lives a life of compassion, childhood bullying over a few extra pounds have caused this sparky woman to lose sight of the beauty of her soul. Jensen’s recent past is filled with substance abuse, shady morals, and loose women. A brutal wake up call forced him to find his way back to the gentle soul he once was; however, there are some whose futures depend on … [Read more...] about Something To Dream On by Diane Rinella
