this exquisite collection of poems captures the nuances of love and longing, the various emotions that love evokes in us, and how love can touch the seemingly mundane and give it new meaning. journey through the phases of longing—for what could be, what already is, and what was—toward the sense of belonging that comes after accepting the inner transformations love requires from us. Targeted Age Group:: 15+ What Inspired You to Write Your Book? As the title implies, I was inspired to … [Read more...] about love in the time of longing. by meg gonzales
Self Care Mastery 2 Books in 1: How to Deal With Stress, Depression, and Anxiety + How to Deal with Grief, Loss, and Death by Richard Banks
“How to Deal with Stress, Depression, and Anxiety” provides a complete framework and a well-rounded set of tools to understand the causes of stress, depression, anxiety and how to overcome it. This book is for: ● Those who want reduced stress and anxiety ● Those who want to lessen depression symptoms ● Those who want more joy and less worry ● Improved self-awareness and self-esteem ● More mental clarity ● More inspiration and motivation Plus, as a bonus, you’ll also get “How to Deal with … [Read more...] about Self Care Mastery 2 Books in 1: How to Deal With Stress, Depression, and Anxiety + How to Deal with Grief, Loss, and Death by Richard Banks
How to Deal with Grief, Loss, and Death: A Survivor’s Guide to Coping with Pain and Trauma, and Learning to Live Again by Richard Banks
How do you go on living when someone you love has died? How is life ever going to be the same again? How do you find the will to carry on? Is there such a thing as moving on? Every year millions face the effects of dealing with loss and grief. This can be the result of death, divorce, moving, retirement, or other life events. Since society hasn’t provided effective ways of handling grief, many grievers feel lost and alone. There is no right or wrong way to deal with the loss of a loved one. … [Read more...] about How to Deal with Grief, Loss, and Death: A Survivor’s Guide to Coping with Pain and Trauma, and Learning to Live Again by Richard Banks
The Calm I Seek by Christina Lourens
With love, betrayal and grief disrupting her perfectly peaceful life, will she fight for the happiness she deserves? After the violent death of her husband, Rebecca Holmes is content leading a quiet life spending time with her sisters and niece. When her younger sister Hannah asks her to plan her wedding, Rebecca discovers her friends and family all think her life is empty. Determined to prove them wrong, Rebecca takes up salsa lessons where she meets the charismatic salsa teacher, Gabriel … [Read more...] about The Calm I Seek by Christina Lourens
Two Hearts in a Grave by Pamela Harju
Two Hearts in a Grave by Pamela Harju There is a lot of sadness in Jeff. Jeff and Hazel are in love. Life should be so simple, but an incident in Jeff's past haunts him to the point that he becomes a recluse. As his band prepares to release its first album after the tragedy, Hazel watches as Jeff's passions turn into obsessions. When Jeff's sorrow gets the best of him and alienates Hazel from her friends, the couple has to finally face the truth of what happened three years earlier... Will … [Read more...] about Two Hearts in a Grave by Pamela Harju
TALENT by B. Lynn Goodwin
Sandee Mason is convinced her life will change if she can just win applause for her talents--whatever they may be. She can't wait to accomplish something after living in the shadow of her big brother, Bri, who disappeared in Afghanistan months earlier, leaving Sandee craving the same attention the whole town is giving him even as she wrestles with feelings of loss. When her high school drama department puts on the play Oklahoma!, she knows that now is her chance to step out and be noticed. What … [Read more...] about TALENT by B. Lynn Goodwin
Murder at the Columbarium by Emily Gallo
Jed’s quiet life as caretaker of the San Francisco Columbarium is turned upside down when he comes upon a dead woman’s body and a crying baby just inside the gate. His search for answers thrusts him into a world of corruption, bigotry and drug trafficking and he becomes one of the principal suspects. Targeted Age Group:: 18+ What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I've actually written about the columbarium before. I've always been enamored by it when I visit San Francisco and … [Read more...] about Murder at the Columbarium by Emily Gallo
Interview with Author – Sandra Danby
About Sandra Danby: Proud Yorkshire woman, author, tennis nut & tea drinker. Unlike Rose, the identity detective in her books, Sandra is not adopted. What inspires you to write? Like Justine Tree, the protagonist of my new novel Connectedness, I grew up on the East Yorkshire coast and left home to study in London. I also stayed ‘down south’ after university as that’s where I found work as a journalist while my family remained in Yorkshire. So it is fair to say that some of Justine’s … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Sandra Danby
Sunspots by Karen Bell
Sunspots by Karen Bell "One can never be, and should never be, smug about life," says Aurora Goldberg. An aspiring New York actress who has never realized her dreams, Aurora keeps herself afloat by doing odd temp jobs where her rich fantasy life helps her get through the day. Aurora sees the world through the lens of characters in literature and film and these fictionalizations are woven into her interpretation of reality. On one of her temp assignments she meets Jake Stein, a man who could … [Read more...] about Sunspots by Karen Bell
Chaos Unlimited by Joseph Perera
We spend most of our life in employment. Some go beyond that and create employment for others. Whatever you are and whatever you are going to be. This could be your life. Targeted Age Group:: All ages What Inspired You to Write Your Book? My experience with organizations prompted me to share them with others for their development and knowledge. … [Read more...] about Chaos Unlimited by Joseph Perera
Heartstrings (Heart & Soul #1) by Kelli McCracken
“You’ve suffered a terrible tragedy, Jo.” That’s what my doctor keeps telling me. All I know is that I’ve lost everything—my ability to play piano, six years of my life, my will to live… The only thing keeping Jocelyn 'Jo' Hayes from falling apart is her brother, Brighton, whose past is sketchier than her mind. Brighton’s hiding secrets. He refuses to give Jo the answers she needs, but after she meets the mysterious Adam, she decides to keep secrets of her own. As Jo’s … [Read more...] about Heartstrings (Heart & Soul #1) by Kelli McCracken
Falling Water- Stories & Poetry by Blaine Coleman
This is a collection of short stories and poetry that take an incisive look at both the suffering and grief we all face in life and the renewal of faith, the personal and spiritual growth that suffering confers on us, even when we don’t recognize it ourselves. Most of the works collected here examine life in all of its highs and its lows, its joys and grief, and find the underlying good that permeates all of life. The poems were compiled especially for this book from handwritten journals I’ve … [Read more...] about Falling Water- Stories & Poetry by Blaine Coleman
