Sunday, October 30, 2022

Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of October 31, 2022


The Authors Show® serves as a resource for authors and allows members to engage in promotion and publicity for marketing purposes. The site offers professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide.

Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show®, founders of The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, have announced The Authors Show® radio and broadcast schedule for the week of October 31, 2022. The new show schedule is available at The Authors Show® site.

For those who hope to sell books on the Internet, the challenge can be daunting. It can be confusing difficult, time consuming and expensive. The Authors Show® helps authors overcome these challenges by providing opportunities for greater visibility.

The Authors Show® radio shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide. The upcoming scheduled radio lineups include:

The Authors Show schedule for the week of October 31, 2022

Oct 31
Channel 1     Chuck Augello (USA)
Channel 2     Scott Allen Benkie (USA)
Channel 3     Susan Breen (USA)
Channel 4     Trina Carroll-Houk (USA)    
Channel 5     Richard Trayler (USA)    
Channel 6     Andrea Wilson Woods (USA)
Channel 7     Richard Ruhling, M.D. (USA)    
Channel 8     Jodé Millman (USA)     Hooker Avenue    
Channel 9     Deborah Nichols Poulos (USA)
Channel 10     Melissa Gabriel (USA)    
Channel 11     Roman Malynovsky (Ukraine)

Nov 1
Channel 1     B.T. Polcari (USA)     Fire & Ice    
Channel 2     Lenore Borja (USA)
Channel 3     Linda L McIsaac Ph.D. (USA)
Channel 4     Robin Farrar Maass (USA)    
Channel 5     Carol S. Selick (USA)    
Channel 6     Richard Bagdonas (USA)    
Channel 7     Dave Maynard (USA)    
Channel 8     Stacey Dighton (United Kingdom)
Channel 9     Debra Atlas (USA)
Channel 10     Linda Maria Frank (USA)    

Nov 2
Channel 1     Felice Cohen (USA)
Channel 2     Richard E Rock (United Kingdom)
Channel 3     David Rohlfing (USA)    
Channel 4     Douglas C Atkins (USA)    
Channel 5     Linda Maria Frank (USA)    
Channel 6     D. Terrence Foster, MD (USA)
Channel 7     Lee Woodman (USA)
Channel 8     Bella Lynn Thompson (USA)
Channel 9     Shelby Wagner (USA)    
Channel 10     John R. York (USA)    

Nov 3
Channel 1     Kass Ghayouri (Canada)
Channel 2     Kendall E. Williams, PhD (USA)    
Channel 3     Sarah Branson (USA)
Channel 4     Tom Davis (USA)     Empty Quiver    
Channel 5     Maggie Matthews (United Kingdom)    
Channel 6     Irene Wittig (USA)     All That Lingers
Channel 7     Elizabeth A. Carter, PhD (USA)    
Channel 8     Mark David Cooper (USA)    
Channel 9     Trevor Trigg (Australia)    
Channel 10     John Thibault (USA)

Nov 4 - Nov 6  
Channel 1     B.T. Polcari (USA)    
Channel 2     Kimberly Dean (USA)    
Channel 3     Linda L McIsaac Ph.D. (USA)
Channel 4     Tom Davis (USA)    
Channel 5     Maggie Matthews (United Kingdom)    
Channel 6     Irene Wittig (USA)    
Channel 7     Dave Maynard (USA)    
Channel 8     Dan Juday (Ireland)
Channel 9     Trevor Trigg (Australia)    
Channel 10     Linda Balliro (USA)    
 
Profile:

Don McCauley is a marketing strategist and is the facilitator of the Free Publicity Focus Group, a marketing and publicity firm. He also serves as the host of The Authors Show® radio.  Danielle Hampson is the Executive Producer of The Authors Show®.

Contact:

Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com

Danielle Hampson
The Authors Show
danielle@theauthorsshow.com

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Sunday, October 23, 2022

Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of October 24, 2022


The Authors Show® serves as a resource for authors and allows members to engage in promotion and publicity for marketing purposes. The site offers professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide.

Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show®, founders of The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, have announced The Authors Show® radio and broadcast schedule for the week of October 24, 2022. The new show schedule is available at The Authors Show® site.

For those who hope to sell books on the Internet, the challenge can be daunting. It can be confusing difficult, time consuming and expensive. The Authors Show® helps authors overcome these challenges by providing opportunities for greater visibility.

The Authors Show® radio shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide. The upcoming scheduled radio lineups include:

The Authors Show schedule for the week of October 24, 2022

Oct 24
Channel 1     Donna Louis (USA)
Channel 2     Donna Fletcher Crow (USA)    
Channel 3     Elizabeth Moseley (USA)    
Channel 4     John Mahaffey (USA)    
Channel 5     Gina S. Scheff (USA)
Channel 6     Joy Resor (USA)    
Channel 7     S.G. Blaise (USA)
Channel 8     Dominique Prinet (Canada)    
Channel 9     Al Moreno (USA)    
Channel 10     Christine Hassing (USA)    
Channel 11     Iryna Slavinska (Ukraine)

Oct 25
Channel 1     Bill Humbert (USA)
Channel 2     D.C. Lyons (USA)
Channel 3     Tom Burkhalter (USA)    
Channel 4     Randy Wojnarowicz (USA)    
Channel 5     Deborah Wynne (USA)
Channel 6     Cynthia Fabian (USA)    
Channel 7     James Gilbert (USA)
Channel 8     Jeffrey Marshall (USA)    
Channel 9     Vicki Guggenbickler (USA)
Channel 10     Max Cioux (USA)
Channel 11     Roman Malynovsky (Ukraine)

Oct 26
Channel 1     Dr. Robert A. Ernst (USA)
Channel 2     Kimberly Dean (USA)    
Channel 3     Deb Radcliff (USA)
Channel 4     J. W. Webb (USA)
Channel 5     Valerie Doherty (USA)    
Channel 6     Evelyn M. Leite (USA)    
Channel 7     Bill Poje (USA)    
Channel 8     Benny Mailman (Cambodia)    
Channel 9     Nicholas Anderson (France)
Channel 10     Michael Carter (USA)    
Channel 11     Markiyan Prokhasko (Ukraine)

Oct 27
Channel 1     Jennifer C. Parker (USA)
Channel 2     JoDee Neathery (USA)    
Channel 3     Anne Wedgwood (United Kingdom)
Channel 4     Linda Jämsén (Finland)
Channel 5     A.L. Tayler (United Kingdom)    
Channel 6     Doris Barren (USA)
Channel 7     Jack Billups (USA)
Channel 8     Dan Juday (Ireland)
Channel 9     Joanne Tubbs Kelly (USA)    
Channel 10     Justine Manzano (USA)    
Channel 11     Dmytro Bondarenko (Ukraine)

Oct 28 - Oct 30
Channel 1     Deb Lewis (USA)
Channel 2     Donna Fletcher Crow (USA)
Channel 3     Elizabeth Moseley (USA)    
Channel 4     Laura Formentini (USA)    
Channel 5     A.L. Tayler (United Kingdom)    
Channel 6     Evelyn M. Leite (USA)    
Channel 7     S.G. Blaise (USA)
Channel 8     Dominique Prinet (Canada)    
Channel 9     Deena Lindstedt (USA)    
Channel 10     Kristy Lee (USA)    
Channel 11     Iryna Slavinska (Ukraine) 
 
Profile:

Don McCauley is a marketing strategist and is the facilitator of the Free Publicity Focus Group, a marketing and publicity firm. He also serves as the host of The Authors Show® radio.  Danielle Hampson is the Executive Producer of The Authors Show®.

Contact:

Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com

Danielle Hampson
The Authors Show
danielle@theauthorsshow.com

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

Resilience And Self-Esteem Are The Essential Ingredients Needed For Happiness Says Best Selling Author, Award Winning Film Maker Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein


Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein is a best-selling author, award-winning Selfie Filmmaker, Positive Psychologist and podcaster. In all her books and films, Dr Holstein presents positive psychology as entertainment and a means to happiness.

We hear a lot about resilience and self-esteem these days. We all are born with some degree of these attributes. However as we face adversaries in life most of us need to enhance our capacities for resilience and self-esteem.

Helping us acquire and utilize more of these two extremely valuable traits is what Dr. Holstein's work is all about. Helping us have more self-esteem and resilience, resulting in more successful decision making and utilization of our unique talents and potential is her life mission and vision.

Whether she is writing and directing award-winning selfie films, publishing bestselling books, creating podcasts or stage plays, the driving force behind everything she does is to help people, particularly young people, become more resilient and build a strong sense of self-worth.

Dr. Holstein's selfie films, created to encourage resilience and build self-esteem, often focusing on coming of age issues, stand apart from other films in the genre for many reasons, but the primary reason is that she allows the young actress to make many decisions - from wardrobe to interpretation of parts of the script to filming many scenes with her smartphone. The result is the creation of films which people of all ages, from children to teens, to parents and grandparents can enjoy and use to discuss issues which people of all ages can relate to and enjoy and more forward to discuss better ways and approaches to dealing with difficult coming of age issues and decisions.

Her approach has resulted in films that have placed or been awarded over 100 times.

"Hundreds, if not thousands of people will be affected by a school shooting," Dr. Holstein stated. "Survivors, teachers, administration, the local communities. But it does not stop there. All school age children will be experiencing heightened levels of anxiety, some so severe it will be akin to soldiers waiting to engage in a battle. That level of anxiety is not normal. For some, just attending classes may be overwhelming. There is a national emergency for youth mental health. Between 2016 and 2020, the number of children ages 3 to 17 who were diagnosed with anxiety grew by 29% and those with depression by 27%. We must all take action to deal with this, and we must be prepared to do this long term."

Dr. Holstein hopes to bring parents, teachers, librarians, grandparents and media together to accomplish one goal: Change in the lives of young people who suffer from anxiety and a growing sense of hopelessness and despair.

Dr. Holstein wraps Positive Psychology concepts in forms of media that young people find engaging, relatable and inspiring. These include:

Three Bestselling, award-winning books (perfect for school libraries)

The Selfie Project

Award-winning films and selfie films

Podcasts

Dedicated websites

Stage plays

A library of articles

Ted-style talks

"I am making my latest film 'Lock Down' available to parents and educators," Dr. Holstein stated. "We have no time to waste in dealing with the safety of our kids, physically and emotionally. I hope 'Lock Down' will help generate the type of compassionate concern and connection that moves us as a society to thoughtful and timely solutions."

In addition, Dr. Holstein was one of five people chosen this year for the Wall of Honor at Norwalk High, her alma mater in Norwalk Connecticut, by the Norwalk High School Alumni Association.

"Let us never forget how hard it has been for women to have access to ways to develop their full potential. I know this first hand as without two encouraging parents, both in education for their life work, I probably would have ended up in a little house with a white picket fence, perhaps doing some volunteer work. Instead, I am now receiving an award on the Norwalk High School Alumni Association Wall of Honor as a person who has done outstanding work in my field over a number of years. Wow, I'm honored and also still determined to help people around the world come into their own professionally and personally by understanding their 'Enchanted Self' and what it means to let that part of themselves develop. Perhaps you would like to know more about finding your Enchanted Self and how that can help you move forward in life? Please listen or read my speech I delivered at the Wall of Honor 26th Awards Program."

As a school psychologist and in her private practice, Dr. Holstein has worked with many children and parents, helping them to develop life skills in decision-making, recognition of their own talents, feel more courageous, and helping both kids and parents develop more successful inter-generational skills. Her last book, ‘Conflict and a Bit of Magic’, helps kids build self-esteem though reading the journal of a girl, identifying with the girl, and understanding they have more courage and resiliency than they thought they had. The book is based on the experiences of the already famous “girl” from 'The Truth, Diary of a Gutsy Tween' and 'Secrets, Diary of a Gutsy Teen', and achieved bestseller status in the multi-generational families category.

Dr. Holstein's cutting-edge presentations, most recently based on the Covid-19 pandemic issues, can be found on both YouTube, Vimeo and on the Roku channel and Amazon Fire TV, titled as 'The Enchanted Self Presents'.

Dr. Holstein recently created The Selfie Showcase, a new project emerging from The Selfie Project, that allows young people to voice their opinions on subjects that matter to young people, including the pandemic. She is now accepting submissions from the public for the "Selfie Showcase" and is actively seeking change-makers and mental health professionals to appear on her video podcasts.

The Selfie Showcase allows kids, teens, and young adults ages 13 to 18 to candidly express their concerns, worries, observations and possible solutions by creating selfie videos or films around important subjects using a smartphone. Dr. Holstein's mission is to help rectify, in several ways, some issues young people face by giving them a chance to engage with others in meaningful ways about the anxiety and stress they must grapple with constantly.

Selected participants may appear on the Selfie Project Channel, available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3uaOTcYF70z5CpBh11VoUQ. They will also appear in the Selfie Showcase on SelfieFilmmakers.com. They may be invited to be on Holstein's podcast or perhaps be a part of her next film. Full details, rules for submission and helpful hints can be accessed at the Selfie Filmmakers site at http://www.selfiefilmmakers.com/instructions.

Holstein's unique Selfie Films have taken many awards and have been shown in many film festivals and competitions. A full list, now over 100, can be found at http://www.Enchantedself.com.

Holstein's podcast series is actively seeking change-makers and visionaries to appear on her podcasts. Dr. Holstein hopes to feature members of traditional media, mental health professionals and educators who can make a real difference in the lives of young people. Many of the podcasts feature young people - to give them a voice regarding their concerns and their solutions. Guests, if accepted, can arrange to appear by contacting Dr. Holstein directly.

Dr. Holstein is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at barbara.holstein@gmail.com. ‘Seven Ways To Help Your Family Recover From The Pandemic’ is available at Amazon. More information about the Selfie Showcase is available at http://www.selfiefilmmakers.com. Selfie videos and selfie films can be uploaded at the site. Potential podcast guests can contact Dr. Holstein by email. More information is available at her primary website at http://www.enchantedself.com.

Profile:

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, internationally known Positive Psychologist is the creator of The Enchanted Self ®, a positive psychology method for happiness and a pioneer in Selfies as Film. Dr. Holstein's Enchanted Self website was included as one of the best websites in positive psychology. She is in private practice in Long Branch, New Jersey with her husband, Dr. Russell M. Holstein.

Dr. Barbara can be found on the web, interviewed, writing articles and posting video 'TED' style talks on Happiness, Positive Psychology, Relationships and Parenting. Her Roku channel is: The Enchanted Self Presents.

She has been a contributor to Your Tango, Heart and Soul, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Honey Good, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Redbook, Real Simple, Women’s World, The Wall Street Journal, Psychcentral.com, Time online, the Today Show and Family Circle Magazine.

Contact:

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
170 Morris Ave.,
Long Branch, New Jersey 07740
barbara.holstein@gmail.com
732-571-1200
http://www.enchantedself.com

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Bullying Hurts Children - Bestselling Author And Former Teacher Jody Sharpe Announces Upcoming AZ Authors Series Event, New Video About Bullying


Sharpe has direct experience regarding the effect bullying has on children. She is the author of a number of award-winning books and videos that can help readers and viewers find hope, inspiration and gratitude.

Best selling author Jody Sharpe is a former Special Education teacher. She had to deal with bullies and bullying nearly every day. She brings her real life experience to her writing and has produced a number of award-winning, bestselling books about angels and special needs children. In a recent blog post she stated:

"In my third in the Mystic Bay Series called, Town of Angels, Klaus Waxman, a bully, comes to town to reap havoc and mock the angels sightings in town. Children with special needs have seen angels and the whole town is jubilant and hopeful that angels are near. But bully, Klaus, is taught lessons in humanity by the indomitable Madam Norma, the oldest and wisest psychic in town. Klaus changes for the better with kind words and counseling. All bullies could change if helped like this along the way.

This is my prayer for the children of the world, that we, the grown-ups of the world, would see our way to help stop abusive bullying. Prayers are hopes and dreams, and if we all work together, what a wonderful world it would be for our children."

The full text of the post is available at https://jodysharpe.com. A video titled, "Bullying And Children" is also available at Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra3KjT-PWYQ.

Sharpe will be the featured speaker for the AZ Author Series event at the Desert Foothills Library in Cave Creek Arizona on November 1st, 2022 from 4 to 5pm local time. The subject of her talk will be "The Angels on the Writers' Shoulder". In that talk she will discuss her encounter with a real life angel and about the synchronicity of inspiring events and encounters with others which were instrumental in influencing her writing about angels.

Sharpe's book have won numerous awards and many are bestsellers. Town Of Angels Christmas took Third Place Honors in the At-large division of the 2021 NFPW Communications Contest. The contest had entrants from 18 states, the District of Columbia and Spain.

'Town Of Angels Christmas, A Tale Of Love And Animal Rescue' was a bestseller in the Holiday Fiction category, ‘Town of Angels Christmas' features the same town and many of the characters from ‘Town of Angels’. In this new novel, Sharpe addresses a number of new issues for her characters to deal with, including animal rescue.

In 'Town Of Angels Christmas', a secret lies in Mystic Bay California. Angels live as humans there. Angel Ken, a store owner, fears the secret will be revealed when vet, Jordana Hart, a woman with special healing abilities moves to town. Years before Angel Ken materialized as an old man, changing the course of her life.

Will Jordana recognize Angel Ken as the man from her past as they work together on a rescue mission to bring twenty-two horses to Mystic Bay before Christmas? Will they see what lies before them, a Christmas story only the angels could write?

Other books by Jody Sharpe include:

To Catch An Angel - Jody is also the author of 'To Catch An Angel', written in memory of her late husband Steve. In 'To Catch An Angel', miracles happen in Mystic Bay, California, the town with the psychic and angel vibe. Angels are calling. Psychic Maggie Malone returns home to find she's swept up in the miracle of it all. She can't imagine why her mother left or who her father might be. But these questions pale in comparison to the wonder of the angels. Maggie meets writer, Noah Greenstreet. They realize they've met before, but where? Maggie and Noah embark on a journey to find our world is all awash with angels.

The Angel's Daughter - A secret lies in Mystic Bay, California and only two people know it. First there’s Hannah, a tender curly headed half Angel Then there’s her father, Gabe, an effervescent, teddy bear of a full-blooded angel. And it’s up to Hannah to keep the secret safe, but she’s made a colossal mistake telling her ex-boyfriend and writing professor, Sam Blakely. Now he’s written a book exposing the secret to the world.

20 Moon Road: An Angel's Tale, Book Five in the Mystic Bay Series, is now available. The latest book features a character from her Mystic Bay series, Madam Norma. Madam Norma is based on a woman who influenced Sharpe's life in a number of unforgettable ways.

Miracles still happen in the town of Mystic Bay California. Angels live as humans there. Angel Ken, a former football coach, is surprised when his late best friend, the indomitable psychic, Madam Norma, appears in spirit form and asks him to write the story of her life through her memories she will send him. Surprising to Angel Ken, Madam Norma saw thousands of angels since childhood.

Readers of the Mystic Bay Series who wish to start with the first book in the series can now access’ The Angel's Daughter’ on Kindle Unlimited. The book serves as a great introduction to Jody's concept of angels on earth.

'Special Needs Children, The Angels On My Shoulder' is a memoir based on her twenty-five years teaching children with special needs. The book placed second in the National Federation Of Press Women’s At-Large Communication contest. The book is as entertaining as it is illuminating. It’s a love story about the special students and others who over the years graced her life with just that, their grace.

With hearts of angels and challenges to face, the children took Sharpe along their journeys and inspired her own life’s journey of self-discovery. When sorrow came, their kindness helped her through. The synchronicity of events from high school to retirement changed her life for the better, turning her face toward heaven.

Midwest Book Review stated, "Sharpe's ability to see the good in circumstances and people identifies the 'special' in 'special needs' as she delineates her journey through the education system and those teaching and social encounters which changed her perspective and life.

"Teachers (especially those working with special needs kids) will find this spiritual and social reflection easily accessible. It's presented in vignettes which offer small, digestible bites of insight into a world where angels and kindness are present in more than one form."

‘Special Needs Children’ followed her recently released children's book about angels, ‘When The Angel Sent Butterflies’. The new book helps children understand that love from their parents and others surrounds them. Love conquers fear and believing that angels are near can help sweep any childhood fear away. This concept is presented in the book when Angel Ken sends Jones and Kate butterflies. The book, appropriate for ages 2 to 7, is now available at Amazon and Ingram.

In addition, on the 'Tuesdays With The Angels' section of her site, Sharpe presents stories of real life encounters with angels. The stories are available at Sharpe's website at http://www.jodysharpe.com.

Sharpe hopes to create a collection of angel stories that involve sightings of angels, interaction with angels, miraculous angel encounters and other types of accounts or stories. Everyone is welcome to submit angel stories. All submissions will be considered, but inclusion is not guaranteed. Stories may be submitted at http://bit.ly/2FV8amd.

Sharpe's YouTube channel brings all of this together, offering segments on all of these topics. One topic of special interest is bullying, specifically as it relates to special needs children.

In addition to the National Federation of Press Women’s award, Jody was chosen as a winner in the annual '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading' Book Awards'. She was chosen from a field of hundreds of authors through a public voting process.

Jody also announced recently that two new screen treatments of her books are now available: ‘The Angel's Daughter’ and ‘Town Of Angels Christmas’. Angelic presence on earth is the central theme of all the books in her Mystic Bay Series. The series is comprised of four books, the first of which, ‘The Angel's Daughter’, is now available on Kindle Unlimited.

Jody Sharpe is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below, or by email at sharpejody76@gmail.com. Angel stories can be submitted at http://bit.ly/2FV8amd. All of her books are available at online book retailers. New quotes will be added every Tuesday to the 'Tuesdays With The Angels' section of her blog, which can be found at her website at http://www.JodySharpe.com.

Profile:

Jody Sharpe had a rewarding career as a Special Education teacher. Writing about angels became healing after losing her daughter and then her husband. The valuable lessons she learned about moving forward and loving life in the now have set her on a mission to tell the stories with love, humor and spiritual awakening. The fictitious town of Mystic Bay has given her an avenue to put characters and themes together hopefully enlightening the reader towards contemplation of the precious life and memories we are given.

Contact:

 

Jody Sharpe

sharpejody76@gmail.com

http://www.jodysharpe.com

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Sunday, October 16, 2022

Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of October 17, 2022 #readabook



The Authors Show® serves as a resource for authors and allows members to engage in promotion and publicity for marketing purposes. The site offers professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide.

Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show®, founders of The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, have announced The Authors Show® radio and broadcast schedule for the week of October 17, 2022. The new show schedule is available at The Authors Show® site.

For those who hope to sell books on the Internet, the challenge can be daunting. It can be confusing difficult, time consuming and expensive. The Authors Show® helps authors overcome these challenges by providing opportunities for greater visibility.

The Authors Show® radio shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide. The upcoming scheduled radio lineups include:

The Authors Show schedule for the week of October 17, 2022

Oct 17
Channel 1     Kass Ghayouri (Canada)
Channel 2     Kendall E. Williams, PhD (USA)
Channel 3     Pam Ostrowski (USA)    
Channel 4     Donna Louis (USA)
Channel 5     Gabrielle Blondell (Australia)    
Channel 6     Irene Wittig (USA)
Channel 7     N.L. Holmes (USA)
Channel 8     Bella Lynn Thompson (USA)    
Channel 9     Sylvie Beljanski (USA)    
Channel 10     John Thibault (USA)
Channel 11     Dmytro Bondarenko (Ukraine)

Oct 18
Channel 1     Larry Lockridge (USA)
Channel 2     Bruce Calhoun (USA)    
Channel 3     Shelley Blanton-Stroud (USA)
Channel 4     Tom Davis (USA)    
Channel 5     Nancy Kay Grace (USA)
Channel 6     Joseph M Lenard (USA)    
Channel 7     Rana Bitar (USA)
Channel 8     Desirel Calvin Lawrence (USA)
Channel 9     Trevor Trigg (Australia)
Channel 10     Michael Weiner, MD (USA)    
Channel 11     Iryna Slavinska (Ukraine)    

Oct 19
Channel 1     Richard S. Cohen (USA)
Channel 2     Rocky Romanella (USA)
Channel 3     Scott Linney (USA)
Channel 4     David F. D'Orazi (USA)
Channel 5     David Tory (USA)    
Channel 6     Donna Louis (USA)
Channel 7     Lee Tidball (USA)    
Channel 8     Mark David Cooper (USA)    
Channel 9     Kevin Miller (USA)     Raven One    
Channel 10     Morag Higgins (United Kingdom)
Channel 11     Roman Malynovsky (Ukraine)    

Oct 20
Channel 1     Deb Lewis (USA)
Channel 2     Alina Rubin (USA)    
Channel 3     Dr. Eugene G. Akins III (USA)    
Channel 4     Stephen Shaw (USA)
Channel 5     Colonel U. S. Army Ret. George A. Milton (USA)    
Channel 6     Bill Humbert (USA)
Channel 7     Julia Sullivan (USA)
Channel 8     Sherrida Woodley (USA)
Channel 9     Linda Murphy Marshall (USA)
Channel 10     Linda Balliro (USA)
Channel 11     Markiyan Prokhasko

Oct 21 - Oct 23
Channel 1     Tom Mattson (USA)    
Channel 2     Jody Sharpe (USA)
Channel 3     Pam Ostrowski (USA)
Channel 4     Donna Louis (USA)
Channel 5     Colonel U. S. Army Ret. George A. Milton (USA)
Channel 6     Donna Louis (USA)
Channel 7     Rana Bitar (USA)
Channel 8     Bronwen Sciortino (Australia)    
Channel 9     Sylvie Beljanski (USA)    
Channel 10     Michael Weiner, MD (USA)    
Channel 11     Dmytro Bondarenko (Ukraine)
 
Profile:

Don McCauley is a marketing strategist and is the facilitator of the Free Publicity Focus Group, a marketing and publicity firm. He also serves as the host of The Authors Show® radio.  Danielle Hampson is the Executive Producer of The Authors Show®.

Contact:

Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com

Danielle Hampson
The Authors Show
danielle@theauthorsshow.com

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Stress Mastery For Beauty Salon Workers - Sample From Bestselling Book, Invisible Stress, By Dr. Sylvia Lafair, Now Available At No Charge In PDF Format


Sylvia Lafair is the founder of Creative Energy Options (CEOinc), a global business consulting firm and the world’s leading authority in Pattern Breakthrough Leadership Development, a Top Global Leadership Guru, the developer of the Stress Management Program for Leaders, and a best-selling author.

Dr. Sylvia Lafair, developer of the Stress Management Program for Leaders and author of the bestselling book about stress management, ‘Invisible Stress, It’s Not What You Think’, has made a portion of her highly praised book available at no charge in PDF format.

We hear a lot about stress these days. Not surprising, as stress affects us all. And there are many forms of stress. Stress is natural; a part of what it means to be human. For many of us, much of the stress we experience is found in the workplace. When the subject of stressful occupations come up, we immediately think of policemen, firemen, members of the military, aircraft controllers or perhaps nuclear power plant operators. Seldom do we think about those who work in the beauty industry. But we should.

Those who work in the beauty industry must put in long hours. The work is physically demanding. They must deal with members of the public, some not so nice (to put it mildly). Hairdressers especially are often forced by clients play a dual role and are often expected to serve as amateur psychologists. Beauty workers, like health care workers, must have direct contact with clients - even during a pandemic. Unrealistic client expectations. Self-doubt. Lack of confidence. Social media misinformation. The list goes on and on.

When asked about workplace stress, Lafair replied, "The critical question to ask yourself these days is 'Do you want to have less stress and more confidence as you navigate your career and home life?' The quickest route to effective communication and collaboration comes from learning unique methods to be a stress master. We need to extend the same treatment to our emotions as we do to our bodies"

Dr. Sylvia Lafair is an expert on stress in the workplace. Over the last several decades, she has worked nationally with dozens of salon owners, their leadership, and creative teams. Her new book and online program were developed per requests for the most effective ways to navigate our complex, ever-changing world and land on our feet. A portion of her bestselling book, 'Invisible Stress' is now available as a free pdf download at her website at https://ceoptions.com. She also moderates a stress management Facebook group for stress mastery at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thestressmastery/.

Lafair believes we must learn to practice "Safe Stress". Invisible Stress shows readers how to:

• Discuss the fourth level, invisible stress, with information not available till now.
• Gain cutting-edge methods to tackle root causes of overwhelm and self-doubt.
• Acquire powerful yet simple ways to make stress work for you.
• Gather tips to build confidence and strengthen resilience during tough times.
• Learn how to adopt healthy daily behaviors to stay in the safe stress zone.
• Explore coping mechanisms to manage today’s accelerated rate of change.
• Master new leadership skills for less stress and a more harmonious life.

Readers and reviewers alike have praised 'Invisible Stress.' Andy Heppelle, Chief magic maker, accelerating sustainability, Capgemini said ‘New possibilities unleash when you are aware of the real cause of stress underneath the obvious.” Brenda Thompson, executive director, Gadsden, Schneider, and Woodward, LLP comments, 'It is an essential part of the role of human resources to guide people to gain the clarity this book gives about how to handle stress.’ Mark Baylis, Founder of Valor Clinic, US Army Special Forces (Retired), said it ". . . should be required reading for the military." Joanne LaMarca Mathisen, former network producer NBC Today, New York, said, “Invisible stress followed me around for decades. Once I understood it was always with me, and I carried it around like two dumbbells on my shoulders, I learned to make the right changes. I’m calmer now, and even better, more energetic.”

Author Sylvia Lafair is the CEO of Creative Energy Options Inc. (CEOinc), a firm that challenges the status quo of workplace relationships. A pioneer in leadership education and executive coaching her work has been transformational for individuals, teams, and entire organizations.

Over the past 30 years, she has searched for hidden emotional mechanisms at work in a typical office environment. The desire was to discover why people respond the way they do underneath traditional communication skills. This overlooked miscommunication is at the core of office politics, absenteeism, lawsuits, and poor productivity. This knowledge leads to meaningful changes for individuals and companies. The company's Pattern Breakthrough process, not found in any other coaching or programs, enables them to prepare clients to transcend business frustrations to heightened productivity. The company continues to win awards for Pattern Breakthrough Coaching and Total Leadership Connections.

CEOptions offers several books, written by Sylvia, that address patterns for success, leadership, diversity, communication, collaboration, creativity, and many other topics. There is an online seminar series and advanced programs for stress proficiency, women leaders, and executives. Information on all the tools and solutions offered by CEOptions are on the website www.ceoptions.com.

Lafair is an innovative thought leader who has worked with McGraw-Hill, Avon, Google, Lockheed Martin, Merck, Microsoft, Novartis, and many other globally recognized companies. She has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Time, Huffington Post and Fortune.

Sylvia Lafair, an engaging storyteller, is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at sylvia@ceoptions.com. All her books are available at retail book outlets worldwide. More information is available at the company's website at https://ceoptions.com.

About Sylvia Lafair:

Sylvia Lafair has been trailblazing new territories in her quest to find the best ways to work together effectively. Traveling throughout the world and learning from diverse cultures, she led groups to hike the Inca Trail into Machu Picchu, bungee jump in New Zealand, eat indiscernible stew in the Amazon, and sleep on reindeer skins at the Ice Hotel in Sweden. When she sits long enough, she writes, coaches, and leads seminars. Sylvia is the award-winning author of 'Don't Bring It To Work,’ ‘GUTSY: How Women Leaders Make Change’ and ‘UNIQUE: How Story Sparks Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement.’

Sylvia was awarded as one of the top 25 Women in Business by the NEPA Business Journal and The National Association of Women Business Owners for her mentoring to help women move beyond pleasers to become truth-tellers. For the past nine years, she has been a top 30 global leadership guru, and is one of the top 200 global thought leaders for 2021. She is the world’s leading authority in Pattern Breakthrough Leadership Development, a Top Global Leadership Guru, the developer of the Stress Management Program for Leaders, and a best-selling author.

Dr. Lafair offers a foundation of personal and professional exploration in every program, every book, every speech she gives. Her award-winning book, 'Don’t Bring It to Work' is one of the top 9 books for every boss to read. Sylvia retooled her skills as a noted psychologist to explore and chart how family patterns show up at work. She prepares leaders and teams to find the sweet spot of cooperation and productivity and make work a place of high learning with lessened stress.

Contact:

Sylvia Lafair

sylvia@ceoptions.com

https://ceoptions.com

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Saturday, October 15, 2022

How To Take Your Company From Good To Great - 5 Things You Need To Know Offered By Top Motivational Speaker And Bestselling Author Rocky Romanella


Romanella's best-selling book, Tighten The Lug Nuts, was recently ranked #1 in Business Leadership and Business Management. Rocky is a former CEO with over 40 years of experience and has recently developed a new podcast, The Leadership Library Podcast.

What is the difference between a company that is "good", and one that is "great"? This is not a question that is easily answered. We would likely find that the answer would vary greatly from one person to another. But it is also true that there are traits that set a "good" company apart from a "great" company. The answer to that question is the focus of a recent two-part article by top motivational speaker and best-selling author Rocky Romanella. He provides some penetrating insight as he first defines the difference, and then shows us how to go from good to great. His article reads in part:

"As I think about the process of leading a great company, to me good is a point along the way on the journey to great. Good companies take time and reflect on the values and principles that guide them. Great companies build an uncompromising culture and legacy that generations will reference and aspire to be a part of. Greatness is a destination, and good is a milestone along the greatness journey.

"During challenging times, and periods of rapid changes, good companies and leaders view consistency as their high-water mark. Great companies and leaders emerge from these difficulties a stronger and more competitive company positioned for remarkable success – like a phoenix.

"In many cases good companies are in a maintenance mode and are happy with relative results, whereas great companies and leaders are initiative-taking, highly- motivated with a strong commitment to growing and having exponential results.

"Both companies are on their journey, Good inc., and Great inc., on their journey however, the road had a fork in it – an unimaginable detour. It was the course they were given; their only path to follow.

"The road ahead is theirs to navigate. Good Inc. will manage tactfully and consistently. Great Inc. will be the Architects of Their Own Destinies. They will decide:

* What are the steps we will take to build back our company?
* What will our brand stand for in this evolving time?
* What will our brand promise be?

"Good companies rely on what they know to do, Great companies prepare for what they will need to do. They understand they will need to understand their business, personal situations and customer responsibilities from these new perspectives and an understanding of:

• what we do well
• where there is opportunity to grow
• where there is opportunity with new customers in new markets that we have identified
• how we continue to build our lives both personally and professionally

In the piece Rocky presents the five critical components of success. These are:

1. Safety: Starts with each employee, where safety is first, last and always present. We take a proactive approach to identify and prevent safety issues through our safety training and education programs. We are committed and take responsibility of our own safety, those who are around us and those we transport.

2. Commitment: is what transforms the promise into reality. It is the words that speak boldly of your intentions and the actions which speak louder than the words. It is making the time when there is none. Commitment is the stuff character is made of.

3. Respect and Integrity role models: Consistency between words and actions; Lives his or her word; Establishes open, candid, trusting respectful relationships at all levels; Treats all people inside and outside fairly; Makes decisions that are effective rather than politically correct.

4. Leadership: We expect each employee to act as a leader, be responsible and accountable in their role within our organization

5. Alignment: By changing our way of thinking and acting we will achieve unity, enhance performance, anticipate problems and identify opportunities for growth.

More on this topic is available at the 3Sixty Management website at https://3sixtymanagementservices.com

Rocky offers a number of resources on his website that offer powerful ideas for leaders at any level - business managers, educators or small group leaders:

PODCAST:

Rocky also recently announced a number of new podcasts for The Leadership Library Podcast. The pilot episode was released December 2nd, 2021 with future releases scheduled for every Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

All of us are leaders in some way - parents, educators, athletes, special interest groups large and small, sales teams - the list is endless. Regardless of the role we play, Romanella's concepts, developed under the heading of Balanced Leadership, can be applied to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and results.

Morning coffee is one of the joys of life for many of us. When you add your Cup of Joe to your visit to the Leadership Library podcast, your morning coffee will add an educational, entertaining dose of leadership octane to your day. Past show topics include:

Balanced Leadership
Broad Based Leadership
Company Values
Goal Setting
Integrity
Leaving a Legacy
Personal Values
Performance of a Successful Team
Strategic Vision
Operational Excellence
Strategic Process
Are You A Job Skill Developer
Leadership Roles and Responsibilities
SWOT Analysis
Training and Development

with many more topics available and more on the upcoming schedule.

The podcast is now available at www.tightenthelugnuts.com, or visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1484407. The podcast is also available at Apple Podcasts. More on leadership, building a legacy and many other topics are also available at Romanella's website at http://www.3SixtyManagementServices.com.

BOOK:

Rocky's book about leadership, Tighten The Lug Nuts: The Principles Of Balanced Leadership recently achieved number 1 bestseller status in both Business Management and Business Leadership.

In 'Tighten the Lug Nuts', Romanella uses his forty-plus years of experience at UPS, and his CEO and Director roles, to explore the ways a true leader can lead any organization and its people to new levels of success.

If you read only one business book this year, this is the book you should read.

Rocky's approach to leadership is unique and highly effective. He believes that great leaders challenge their people not to stop at the first right answer. 'Tighten The Lug Nuts' is a book about leadership that help readers move past that first right answer. It is full of detailed examples that are organized in an educational and entertaining way to form a framework of real-world concepts. The deceptively simple concepts, with powerful “How To Messages“ can be utilized by anyone who holds a leadership position - even parents, educators, and others. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a first-time manager, Tighten The Lug Nut is not only motivational, but also a call to action for those who have yet to make a mark in their field.

The book can also help position an organization for hyper growth coming out of the pandemic, Key concepts detailed in the book will prepare leaders and their teams to hit the ground running as they rapidly refocus and rebuild. Tighten The Lug Nuts is loaded from cover to cover with practical information that can help leaders become more effective, more productive, and more successful. It is not just another "book about leadership."

Tighten The Lug Nuts is available at online book retailers. More information is available at his website at https://www.3sixtymanagementservices.com and at https://www.tightenthelugnuts.com.

Rocky Romanella has built an entire library of cutting-edge resources, available at his website, to help position ourselves to come out of the pandemic stronger, leaner, faster and to get a jump-start on the Rapid Rebuild process. Those resources include:

LIVE AND VIRTUAL KEYNOTES AND TRAINING - SUPPORT FOR WEEKLY MEETINGS AND CALLS

Rocky has been doing virtual conferences and training sessions with a keen eye on POST COVID and the Rapid Rebuild of our businesses. He can build a program, live or virtual, for any organization. Topics can include any or all of the 23 Leadership Competencies, concepts from the book, Tighten The Lug Nuts: The Principles Of Balanced Leadership, or any topic that might be appropriate.

THE LIST - 23 LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Every item on the list will play a vital role during the Rapid Rebuild of our economy, our businesses and our lives. Any or all of them will be appropriate for virtual meetings, talks or presentations.

PODCASTS LIBRARY

Over 108 podcasts that take a deep dive into Leadership topics. These can be searched by topic, show name or Leadership Competency.

VIDEO LIBRARY

The video library includes training videos, Balanced Leadership videos, Keynote Speaking videos, Tighten The Lug Nuts videos, interviews videos, Coach's Corner videos and much more.

More on leadership skills, virtual keynotes, training sessions, virtual meetings and conferencing calls, training workshops, strategy sessions and general information on the relaunch of the economy is available at Romanella’s website.

MEETING CALLS

As a special incentive for those who are ready for a Rapid Rebuild, Rocky will be offering meeting calls at no charge for those who purchase 20 or more copies of his 5-star rated book on leadership, 'Tighten The Lug Nuts'. Contact Rocky for details at rockyromanella@gmail.com, and or 610-322-0720 to schedule your session.

With over 4 decades of “boots on the ground” leadership experience, Rocky Romanella is one of the best keynote motivational speakers in the country and internationally. He has spoken in large and small venues all over the US including cities such as Atlanta, San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix, NYC, Dallas, Chicago, Miami, Houston, LA, Charlotte, and many others. Internationally, he has presented keynotes in Toronto, Mexico City, Milan, London, and Krakow. He is known for creating excitement through his energy, passion, and knowledge, while employing his talents and experience to motivate, inspire and entertain audiences, regardless of size.

Romanella has garnered praise for his ability to connect to a wide range of audiences with his storytelling ability and innate charisma. Richard Snowden, President of Raven House International said, "An engaging speaker and facilitator, Rocky leads business executives to break-through results through break-through thinking." Conrad Swanson, Sr. VP Agency Development of Arpin Van Lines Inc. stated, "Rocky inspired many to look inward and improve the way they operate their businesses and lead their team members."

A winner of the UPS Chairman’s Award for Excellence, Romanella has created a legacy of motivating teams to achieve their best. He pulls in audiences with real life stories from an illustrious career spanning nearly 40 years at one of the most recognized and admired brands in the world. Rocky brings leadership expertise in supply chain, logistics and transportation, retail, sales and operational excellence strategy, telecommunications engineering/construction management and installation. Having led many company sales efforts, rapidly building brands, restructuring events, and developing a culture needed to integrate past acquisitions, he inspires audiences to create a unified company with one vision.

Rocky Romanella is available for keynote speaking engagements and media interviews. He can be contacted using the information below or by email at rockyromanella@gmail.com. Full information on 3SIXTY Management Services, more information on keynote speaking and 'Tighten The Lug Nuts' is available at the company website at https://www.3sixtymanagementservices.com.

About Rocky Romanella:

Rocky is the Founder and CEO of 3SIXTY Management Services, LLC, a management consulting firm specializing in Executive Speaking, Leadership Development and Consulting Services. He also serves on the board of Goodman Networks, a leading provider of end-to- end network infrastructure, field and professional services to the wireless telecommunications and satellite television industries.

Rocky is an experienced CEO who led one of the largest rebranding initiatives in franchising history – The UPS Store, revolutionizing the $9 billion retail shipping and business services market.

While leading The UPS Store, the network increased retail unit, same-store sales by 5.8%, outpacing the National Retail Federation results of 4.6% during a recession.

Rocky steered UPS’s entry into the health care industry and created the mantra, “It’s a patient, not a package.®”

He also led the integration of more than 20 acquisitions to improve financial performance, capabilities, and global network footprint.

Through his executive roles and leadership advisory services, Rocky delivers results by developing and implementing his Balanced Leadership Model across enterprise operations. This includes a laser focus on customer needs, employee empowerment and the demands of shareholders.

Rocky has the rare ability to see a clear vision of the changing business landscape, the passion to develop strategies, tactics, and metrics to drive desired results.

Contact:

Rocky Romanella

http://www.3sixtymanagementservices.com

rockyromanella@gmail.com

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Marlayne Giron's New Bestselling Christian Epic Fantasy Fiction eBook, The Victor, Will Be Available At Dramatically Reduced Pricing from October 17 Through October 19, 2022


 Giron is considered to be a great new voice in Christian Fiction and writes fiction with a mission. Influenced by epic tales such as Rings of Power and Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, the book will be of special interest to homeschoolers. A no-charge student workbook is also available at her website.

 
 Bestselling Author Marlayne Giron has announced that her highly praised Christian Fantasy Fiction e-book, 'The Victor', will be available for $2.99 from October 17 through October 19, 2022. The book was heavily influenced by Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. In the tradition of Stephen Lawhead and Elizabeth Chadwick, Marlayne Giron writes epic fantasy fiction centered around traditional Christian values. Her work has been compared to 'The Chronicles of Narnia' and has an endorsement by New York Times bestselling author Tosca Lee on the front cover.

Destined to become a classic, the new book is an inspirational historical fantasy fiction book written for ages 12 and up. This spellbinding tale is set apart from other Christian fiction books by her subtle but powerful method of presenting Christian principles embedded in a majestic adventure that is gripping, riveting, and engaging for readers of any age. It is perfect as a home school resource for both English and history curriculum.

"The book would make a great movie for fantasy fiction fans," Giron stated recently, "My dream cast for The Victor would include Sean Connery playing the part of Eloth, Gerard Butler as Sir Penloth, Josh Dallas as Joshua the Prince and Pierfrancesco Favino as Lucius. The song, ‘Fairytale’ by Amy Grant inspired the book in 1980. Attaining bestseller status for the book has been a dream come true."

As noted on Giron's website, a companion lesson plan is available for advanced Language Arts students in upper middle school through high school. The Lesson Plan explores the language and Biblical symbolism of the novel and works especially well for Christian homeschoolers. Because the Christian Bible plays such a powerful role in history and sociology, the book is recommended for non-Christians as well.

The book will be available at Amazon for $2.99 October 17 through October 19, 2022.

The lesson plan contains a vocabulary list, chapter summary questions, pronunciation guide, guide to allegorical symbolism, short biography about the author, and a bit about the armor that knights and their horses wore during medieval times. End of chapter questions about content are interspersed with ideas for further study, and essay topics.

The student workbook is available at no charge at Giron’s website at https://thevictorbook.com/download-the-free-student-workbook-and-chivalry-studies/.

Readers and reviewers have praised the book. Robert Heath, Founder and Director of Kids for Christ/USA, stated, "The Victor is an absolute 'literary masterpiece' that should be required reading in High Schools across the land. In fact, if there was a required reading list for Christians, The Victor would have to be on it."

NY Time bestselling author Tosca Lee said, "The Victor is an epic adventure of love, loss, and triumph over evil. Giron’s characters leap off the page into medieval battles, jousts, quests, and romance. Fans of Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and medieval fantasy will not want to miss out on this classic tale!"

Karen Koch, former editor of the Christian Home Educators Association of California Magazine stated, "I loved this book. The author had me at castles, sword fights, and a gentle romance, but the novel reveals an eternal story of good vs. evil that is much deeper than just what’s on the surface. Middle and high school students (and their parents) will love this account of adventure, drama, betrayal, sacrifice, and ultimate victory."

Kathi Macias, bestselling author of nearly sixty books said, "Author Marlayne Giron has woven together a fast-paced adventure and a tender love story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats, even as they are caught up in the lives of believable characters, both good and evil. The Victor will introduce – or reintroduce – readers to the majestic story of the Bible, a story of love, redemption, and victory. Though aimed at high-school aged readers, adults will be captivated by it as well. Highly recommended!"

The book is currently available at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Marlayne-Giron/e/B09YQPRVL7/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1.

Marlayne Giron is available for media interviews. She can be reached using the information below, or by email at mmgiron@yahoo.com. 'The Victor' is available at online book retailers. More information is available at Giron's website at https://thevictorbook.com.

About Marlayne Giron:

Author Marlayne Giron is a Jewish girl who writes Christian Fiction. She has been married to her husband Michael since 1986. She came to faith in Jesus as Messiah as a direct result of watching the television film, “Jesus of Nazareth” by Franco Zefferelli in 1977. From that moment on she began to read the Old Testament and discovered that believing in Jesus was the fulfillment of her Jewish faith.

 Contact:

 

Marlayne Giron

https://thevictorbook.com

mmgiron@yahoo.com

 

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Sunday, October 9, 2022

Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of October 10, 2022


The Authors Show® serves as a resource for authors and allows members to engage in promotion and publicity for marketing purposes. The site offers professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide.

Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show®, founders of The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, have announced The Authors Show® radio and broadcast schedule for the week of October 10, 2022. The new show schedule is available at The Authors Show® site.

For those who hope to sell books on the Internet, the challenge can be daunting. It can be confusing difficult, time consuming and expensive. The Authors Show® helps authors overcome these challenges by providing opportunities for greater visibility.

The Authors Show® radio shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide. The upcoming scheduled radio lineups include:

The Authors Show schedule for the week of October 10, 2022

Oct 10
Channel 1     Jennifer C. Parker (USA)
Channel 2     Tom Burkhalter (USA)
Channel 3     David Rohlfing (USA)    
Channel 4     Pat Backley (New Zealand)
Channel 5     A.L. Tayler (United Kingdom)
Channel 6     Evelyn M. Leite (USA)
Channel 7     Jack Billups (USA)    
Channel 8     Jodé Millman (USA)    
Channel 9     Shelby Wagner (USA)    
Channel 10     Justine Manzano (USA)    
Channel 11     Markiyan Prokhasko (Ukraine)    

Oct 11
Channel 1     B.T. Polcari (USA)    
Channel 2     Dan Juday (Ireland)    
Channel 3     Mary Argento (USA)    
Channel 4     Laura Formentini (USA)
Channel 5     Richard Trayler (USA)
Channel 6     D. Terrence Foster, MD (USA)
Channel 7     Dave Maynard (USA)    
Channel 8     Trina Machacek (USA)    
Channel 9     Deena Lindstedt (USA)
Channel 10     Kristy Lee (USA)    
Channel 11     Dmytro Bondarenko (Ukraine)

Oct 12
Channel 1     Chuck Augello (USA)    
Channel 2     L. Andrew Cooper (USA)
Channel 3     Linda L McIsaac Ph.D. (USA)    
Channel 4     Trina Carroll-Houk (USA)    
Channel 5     Nancine Meyer (USA)    
Channel 6     Doris Barren (USA)    
Channel 7     Richard Ruhling, M.D. (USA)    
Channel 8     Scott Allen Benkie (USA)    
Channel 9     Deborah Nichols Poulos (USA)    
Channel 10     Linda Maria Frank (USA)    
Channel 11     Iryna Slavinska (Ukraine)    

Oct 13
Channel 1     Kass Ghayouri (Canada)
Channel 2     Jody Sharpe (USA)    
Channel 3     Anne Poirier (USA)    
Channel 4     Robin Farrar Maass (USA)    
Channel 5     Frances Y. Evan (USA)    
Channel 6     Richard Bagdonas (USA)    
Channel 7     Michael A. DiVicino (USA)
Channel 8     Dom Magwili (USA)    
Channel 9     Debra Atlas (USA)
Channel 10     Melissa Gabriel (USA)
Channel 11     Roman Malynovsky (Ukraine)

Oct 14 - Oct 16
Channel 1     Linda Mac Dougall (USA)
Channel 2     Jody Sharpe (USA)    
Channel 3     David Rohlfing (USA)    
Channel 4     Pat Backley (New Zealand)    
Channel 5     Linda Maria Frank (USA)    
Channel 6     D. Terrence Foster, MD (USA)    
Channel 7     Lee Woodman (USA)     ARTSCAPES    
Channel 8     Stacey Dighton (United Kingdom)    
Channel 9     Shelby Wagner (USA)    
Channel 10     Armenia Jess (Saudi Arabia)    
Channel 11     Markiyan Prokhasko (Ukraine)
 
Profile:

Don McCauley is a marketing strategist and is the facilitator of the Free Publicity Focus Group, a marketing and publicity firm. He also serves as the host of The Authors Show® radio.  Danielle Hampson is the Executive Producer of The Authors Show®.

Contact:

Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com

Danielle Hampson
The Authors Show
danielle@theauthorsshow.com

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Bestselling Author Of Terror Strikes, Joseph M Lenard, Partners With The Babylon Bee


While the Babylon Bee is renowned for creating fake and mock headlines centered on Christian News Satire for entertainment, sadly the real terrorism headlines are concerning for everyone all over the globe.

 Joseph M Lenard, author of a bestselling historical fiction novel, "Terror Strikes: Coming Soon to a City Near You", has announced a partnership with The Babylon Bee. In the tradition of other satire sites such as The Onion, The Bee has everyone and everything on their radar, from President Trump to Joel Osteen, Zelensky, Biden and The Rings of Power. As stated on their website, "The Babylon Bee is the world’s best satire site, totally inerrant in all its truth claims. We write satire about Christian stuff, political stuff, and everyday life."

That long list includes terrorism, which is why bestselling author Lenard decided to partner with The Bee.

“I have loved parody and satire my entire life and also engaged in development of meme satirical absurdities with a biting point about reality myself,” says Joseph M Lenard “but never to the ‘new degree’ that Babylon Bee has taken the art to.” Which is why he feels such a partnering makes perfect sense. The degree of seriousness of our times calls for the need to maintain a sense-of-humor or we’d be curled up in a corner in the fetal position crying all the time out of fear. Which raises a serious point about Terror Strikes, meant to be about life and living and not death, a warning and sound advice, without trying to engage in mainstream-media style ‘fear-porn’ reporting.

Joe maintains that philosophy of ‘everything in moderation’ aspects of life and love versus the hate and death, fun balanced against seriousness, even amidst some very somber pages in “Terror Strikes: Coming Soon to a City Near You” ensuring there is a degree of humor therein also; which again makes the blend of his fact and fiction, (which he calls a “FACTion” genre), a good fit with the Bee blend of fiction to make serious points.

"Terror Strikes" will have a prominent placement in The Bee’s October, email edition, Newsletter “Babylon’s Best” section.

Billed as a book for conservatives, but appropriate for all readers, this extraordinary new book is a stunning achievement, set apart from even the best historical fiction books, as it clearly demonstrates the need for situational awareness and vigilance in a world in which mass shootings and other forms of terrorism have become the norm. Reviewers have called the book "compelling", "historically accurate", “philosophical”, “amazingly crafted”, “definitive book on this topic of our time”, “a much needed wake-up call”, and utterly "unique".

This book is intended for all audiences - young, old, male and female, religious and non-religious; political and non-political. Within the context of a chilling work of fiction, it shows us who the terrorists are, what they have done, what they are doing, and why they will never be able to be persuaded to stop.

Joseph Lenard shreds the “creative writing process formulaic methodologies” to create a writing style and literature like no other author before. The book has been compared to "The Sum of All Fears" meets "Deep Impact".

Honor. Integrity. Patriotism. -- For some people these are words. For bestselling author Joseph M Lenard, these are the core values that he embodies – every day - deeply ingrained in every facet of his life and work.

It is this set of cherished values he brings to life in this #1 bestselling historical fiction novel.

Bruce Fleury wrote in the foreword of"Terror Strikes": "Joe Lenard’s book Terror Strikes, although a work of fiction, is especially timely and topical… [He takes] on an international crisis that, if not addressed with more urgency, threatens to condemn our descendants to live in a 7th-Century nightmare from which there may very well be no awakening.”

Whether you are a staunch conservative, a prepper (ready for the worst), or just have concerns about what is happening in American life and society today, "Terror Strikes" will answer many of the questions you have regarding terrorism, foreign and domestic, and will make for a remarkable reading experience.

Joseph M. Lenard is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below, or by email at jlenard@terrorstrikes.info. "Terror Strikes" is available at online and traditional booksellers. More information is available at his websites at http://josephmlenard.us and at https://terrorstrikes.info.

About Joseph M. Lenard:

Joseph is very politically active in south-east Michigan. He is a MIGOP Delegate, a member of current MICD12GOP and is the webmaster for the MI 12CDRC as well as the Taylor Republican Club, as also a member of the Wayne-12CDRC and is the editor for its newsletter.

Joseph’s body of works contain copyrighted and published poetry. Joseph has written and recorded music, in the tradition of the Lenard family legacy; though not entirely in the tradition of his father Thaddeus, who was creator/leader of “The Polka Kings” that often toured throughout northeast United States.

​In addition, Joseph Lenard has about a dozen copyrighted short-stories including Watchful Eyes (sci-fi), Blue Monday (political thriller), Funhouse of Terror (horror) to his credit, as well as one other novel titled, The Gestapo Kidnap File. Joseph was also winner of CJOM (Windsor Ontario Canada) radio contest in the 1980’s with his radio play “The Adventures of Detective Idle” based upon the Billy Idol song, Eyes without a Face, to which it was paired with.

He resides in Michigan.

Contact:

Joseph M Lenard

http://JosephMLenard.us/contact

jlenard@terrorstrikes.info

 

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

What Was The Vietnam War Really Like? Jack Billups, Veteran And Author Of Bestselling Vietnam Memoir, My Vietnam, Looks At The Hit Movie, We Were Soldiers


Billups’ book is a stunning piece of writing that will likely take its place as one of the best Vietnam memoirs ever written. Here, he draws a comparison between Hollywood movies and his on-the-ground experiences.

'We Were Soldiers' is a 2002 Vietnam War movie starring Mel Gibson, Madeline Stowe, Sam Elliot and Greg Kinnear. The movie was based on the book 'We Were Soldiers Once . . . And Young', written by Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Hal Moore and Joseph L. Galloway. The Vietnam War has been the subject of a large number of mega-hit Hollywood movies that attempt to portray the war as accurately as possible, though it is likely beyond the ability of film to adequately convey such experiences. Books do a better job perhaps, as they allow us to experience not only actions, but also the thoughts and feelings of those brave souls who protect us all.

Jack Billups, author of the bestselling Vietnam War memoir, 'My Vietnam', recently offered some insight regarding what the Vietnam War was really like, as compared to versions that has been portrayed on the big screen, specifically in the movie 'We Were Soldiers'.

We were soldiers portrayed the beginning of a new army division blended into an old one. In my book, “My Vietnam-A Gift to My Daughter” I wrote, “the 1st Cavalry traded in their horses for choppers.”

"Hal Moore, (Mel Gibson) was assigned to head up the 1st Air Cavalry. In an attempt to gain an advantage over enemy soldiers who have been fighting on their own turf for the past 20-years, a new strategy was created. With helicopters, the U.S. Army could quickly transport grunts to suspected NVA infestations.

"I also was a grunt in the 1st Air Cavalry and became a participant of this quick response mobile division.

"The beginning of the movie had historical value revealing a new strategy, 'combat assaults.’ I found this interesting. Then when the 1st Air Cavalry began operations in Vietnam, that’s when the movie's accuracy dissolved.

"The first engagement with the enemy looked more like the American Civil War scene where numerous NVA soldiers ran across open fields yelling at the top of their lungs. This battle lasted for days, ending with a mountain of enemy bodies. At that point the movie felt like a mix of WW 2, and Vietnam.

"Granted, I served in the 1st Cavalry in 69 & 70. 'We Were Soldiers' occurred in 1965, therefore I can’t say with certainty this kind of a battle never happened, but I doubt it. Only fortified Landing Zones experienced that kind of attack, and only at night.

"In my book I describe a different scenario. In the jungle it was hard to see, and if visual contact was made, it was brief while both sides hit the dirt and hid behind bushes and trees.

"The number of enemy soldiers was smaller, and the duration of the firefights were shorter.

"The Combat Assaults were accurate with one exception, we had Cobra gunships on our flanks firing into the landing zone before touchdown.

"More accurate and relatable was the movie, 'Platoon.' I found myself becoming Charlie Sheen’s character from the beginning to the end of his tour.

"Although trivial, I found the bright yellow 1st Cavalry patch on the soldiers’ uniforms strange. The patch used in Vietnam was black and olive green making it subdued.

"There’s no doubt that serving as a grunt in the 1st Air Cavalry wasn’t boring. The numerous combat assaults blended together as we went from one firefight to another."

Bestselling author Jack Billups, as a 19-year-old Army volunteer, received the Bronze Star with the V attachment. He was awarded the Air Medal, which went to those who participated in combat aerial missions. Assigned to the 1st Air Calvary infantry as an M60 machine gunner, Jack served in the steamy jungles near the Ho Chi Minh trail along the Cambodian border. Recently he received a number of awards and official commendations for his service during the Vietnam War, a story that eventually became a bestselling Vietnam memoir, My Vietnam: A Gift To My Daughter.

“From what I’ve been able to tell, most people see the Vietnam war through the prism of two-hour movies,” Billups wrote. “It’s blood, guts, firefights, and death the entire time. Hollywood, how they distort things! The reality was different; it would be more accurate to select any Vietnam movie and stretch it out over a year.”

My Vietnam is, at its core, a love story, combined with a dramatic and searing account of the Vietnam War experience. That experience is shared with a family member, in the most intimate way possible - a return trip to the battlefields of Vietnam.

Billups' memoir puts the reader into a pair of combat boots, and allows them to see, hear, smell, taste, and touch the Vietnam combat experience in vivid detail. That is but part of the story.

"Hey Dad, please share your Vietnam experiences?" Naomi's request set into motion a journey, 50 years into the past, as a "grunt" in the steamy jungles of Vietnam. Four months later with his memoir completed, Naomi asked, "Dad, let's go to Vietnam, just you and me?" Could the ghosts of Vietnam past morph into a father and daughter blessing in the present?

George C. Colclough, Col. Inf (retired) US Army, former president, and CEO of Smith & Wesson, stated in the introduction to the book, "Just another Vietnam War book? Certainly not, Jack takes you down two roads as he embarks on one remarkable journey with his daughter. First, Jack effectively articulates his story in such a way that puts the reader into the boots of a grunt, causing them to feel what he felt, and understand the daunting challenges of those who traveled the Vietnam jungle.

"Secondly, Jack and his daughter continued this remarkable adventure as they traveled back to Vietnam to return to the places where her father had so many vivid experiences. A wonderful story!"

What really sets this bestselling memoir apart is Billups' writing style. There is no pretense; nothing feels forced or contrived, made up or embellished. Billups presents his real-life characters in such a way as to make the reader feel intimately familiar with each of the members of his very young band of brothers, warts, and all. Billups tells it exactly as it was.

His style holds through the second part of the book, describing his return to Vietnam and the jaw-dropping changes now evident in modern day Vietnam. One of the highlights of the second part of the book is the reunion, bringing those somewhat innocent young men back together many decades later as mature men. Readers will get a vivid look, from many points of view, at how the Vietnam experience changed the lives of those who lived through that experience.

It is also a compelling memoir that reconciles America and Vietnam, then and now, including the culture shock of seeing Vietnam as it exists today. It offers a heartfelt and heartwarming message to the people of both countries, and a greater understanding of what the old song "Ruby" called "that crazy Asian war."

Readers and reviewers alike have praised 'My Vietnam: A Gift to My Daughter'. It has been called "A beautiful journey to healing," and "A thought-provoking and introspective Vietnam memoir". One reviewer said, "The book was so good, I was sad when I finished it." Another stated, "Jack's memory of his time in Vietnam has been beautifully detailed in his book. Not everyone wants to relive such a terrible page in our American history, but Jack was able to do a remarkable job talking about actual events that he lived through and came back home in one piece to give such a wonderful gift he has given to his daughter."

Another wrote, "The book delivered on my husband's hopes for a healing response to what our Armed Services faced over there. My husband usually can't read much Vietnam War material due to PTSD. He read this in just a few days; it was that good. Our thanks to the author for undertaking this topic and telling his story."

The book will make for an engaging read for veterans, spouses and children of veterans and others who have been impacted in any way by serving in any branch of the military, as the memoir includes the years leading up to, and after his service in Vietnam, including the effects his tour in Vietnam had on his family.

Jack Billups is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at myvietnam1949@gmail.com. 'My Vietnam: A Gift to My Daughter' is available at Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and audio formats. More information is available at Billups' website at https://myvietnambook.com.

About Jack Billups:

As a 19-year-old Army volunteer, Sgt. Jack Billups received the Bronze Star with the V attachment. He was awarded the Air Medal, which went to those who participated in combat aerial missions. Assigned to the 1st Air Calvary infantry as a M60 machine gunner, Jack served in the steamy jungles near the Ho Chi Minh trail along the Cambodian border.

Jack grew up during the 1950s and early 1960s in a peaceful Southern California community populated by many senior citizens and dotted with chicken ranches. He is a dependable and talented "everyman" who makes no claim about his service in Vietnam except for being a patriotic American who did "the right thing" as he saw it. He maintained that attitude throughout his life. Asked to talk about his military experience by his daughter, he began writing it out, and ended up exposing 50-year-old forgotten memories and emotions about the jungle war, concluding with a trip back to Vietnam with his daughter.

Contact:

Jack Billups

myvietnam1949@gmail.com

http://www.myvietnambook.com

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Sunday, October 2, 2022

Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of October 3, 2022


The Authors Show® serves as a resource for authors and allows members to engage in promotion and publicity for marketing purposes. The site offers professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide.

Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show®, founders of The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, have announced The Authors Show® radio and broadcast schedule for the week of October 3, 2022. The new show schedule is available at The Authors Show® site.

For those who hope to sell books on the Internet, the challenge can be daunting. It can be confusing difficult, time consuming and expensive. The Authors Show® helps authors overcome these challenges by providing opportunities for greater visibility.

The Authors Show® radio shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide. The upcoming scheduled radio lineups include:

The Authors Show schedule for the week of October 3, 2022

Oct 3
Channel 1     Deb Lewis (USA)
Channel 2     D.C. Lyons (USA)
Channel 3     Deb Radcliff (USA)    
Channel 4     J. W. Webb (USA)    
Channel 5     Colonel U. S. Army Ret. George A. Milton (USA)
Channel 6     Donna Louis (USA)    
Channel 7     S.G. Blaise (USA)    
Channel 8     Stacey Dighton (United Kingdom)
Channel 9     Vicki Guggenbickler (USA)    
Channel 10     Linda Balliro (USA)    
Channel 11     Roman Malynovsky (Ukraine)

Oct 4
Channel 1     Bill Humbert (USA)    
Channel 2     Jansen Schmidt (USA)    
Channel 3     Barbara Rubin (USA)    
Channel 4     Linda Jämsén (Finland)
Channel 5     Linda Maria Frank (USA)
Channel 6     Bill Humbert (USA)    
Channel 7     Elizabeth A. Carter, Ph (USA)    
Channel 8     Mark David Cooper (USA)    
Channel 9     Joanne Tubbs Kelly (USA)    
Channel 10     Christine Hassing (USA)    
Channel 11     Markiyan Prokhasko (Ukraine)    

Oct 5
Channel 1     Donna Louis (USA)    
Channel 2     Donna Fletcher Crow (USA)    
Channel 3     Elizabeth Moseley (USA)
Channel 4     John Mahaffey (USA)    
Channel 5     Deborah Wynne (USA)    
Channel 6     Joy Resor (USA)    
Channel 7     Ben Westwood (United Kingdom)    
Channel 8     Jeffrey Marshall (USA)
Channel 9     Al Moreno (USA)    
Channel 10     Max Cioux (USA)    
Channel 11     Dmytro Bondarenko (Ukraine)    

Oct 6
Channel 1     Tom Mattson (USA)    
Channel 2     Jody Sharpe (USA)    
Channel 3     Sarah Branson (USA)    
Channel 4     Randy Wojnarowicz (USA)
Channel 5     Valerie Doherty (USA)
Channel 6     Laura Moss White (USA)    
Channel 7     Tim Mazza (USA)    
Channel 8     Dominique Prinet (Canada)    
Channel 9     Nicholas Anderson (France)
Channel 10     Michael Carter (USA)    
Channel 11     Iryna Slavinska (Ukraine)

Oct 7 - Oct 9
Channel 1     Dr. Robert A. Ernst (USA)
Channel 2     Amy Minty (USA)    
Channel 3     Deb Radcliff (USA)    
Channel 4     J. W. Webb (USA)    
Channel 5     Valerie Doherty  (USA)
Channel 6     Andrea Wilson Woods (USA)    
Channel 7     Bill Poje (USA)    
Channel 8     Benny Mailman (Cambodia)    
Channel 9     Nicholas Anderson (France)
Channel 10     Michael Carter (USA)    
Channel 11     Roman Malynovsky (Ukraine)
 
Profile:

Don McCauley is a marketing strategist and is the facilitator of the Free Publicity Focus Group, a marketing and publicity firm. He also serves as the host of The Authors Show® radio.  Danielle Hampson is the Executive Producer of The Authors Show®.

Contact:

Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com

Danielle Hampson
The Authors Show
danielle@theauthorsshow.com

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