Book Marketing serves as a resource for authors and allows members to engage in promotion and publicity for marketing purposes. The site offers no-charge marketing training, book publicity opportunities and a buyers club for book marketing services
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 May 1, 2017. The new show schedule is available at the Authors Marketing Powerhouse 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. Book Marketing, branded as The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, helps authors overcome these challenges by providing authors and publishers three distinct benefits:
* No charge publicity - members can upload photos, bios, book covers, video and book videos. Each author can develop a personalized page and a personal blog. The site allows for integration with Facebook and Twitter.
* No charge marketing training - provided through the Book Marketing Master Class series of training videos and peer to peer sharing of information.
* Buyers club - low pricing on products and services used by authors and publishers to market books allows members to dramatically reduce book production and book marketing costs.
The site also offers discussion forums, segmented special interest groups and allows for event listings. The site is a joint collaboration, developed by Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show.
The Authors Show radio shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide. Segmented shows by genre include fiction, non-fiction and Christian shows. The upcoming scheduled radio lineups include:
Week May 1, 2017 On The Authors Show:
November Ellison
Rebecca Nolen
Margaret Arney
Kristi Burchfiel
Puneet Mathur
Ankit Shukla
Douglas J. Wood
Daniel Slot
Bluette Matthey
Dr. Nicole
Vahan Zanoyan
Mark Wayne Adams
Donna Louis
Brian E. Gracon
Anita A. Caruso
Tom Davis
Dr. Scot Hodkiewicz
Charles W. Massie
Roxanne Bland
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 radio group of programs.
More information is available by visiting the Book Marketing site. Questions about Book Marketing can be addressed to Don McCauley by email at don (at) FreePublicityGroup.com. Questions about The Authors Show can be addressed to Danielle Hampson at danielle (at)TheAuthorsShow.com.
Contact:
Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com
Danielle Hampson
The Authors Show
danielle@theauthorsshow.com
Leia Mais…
Sunday, April 30, 2017
Friday, April 28, 2017
Megaquake to Signal End-Time Judgment May 12: Clear Reasons Says Expert Richard Ruhling, Author Of 'The Earthquake And The 7 Seals'
Dr. Richard Ruhling is an expert on Biblical prophecy and is also the author of 'The Alpha & Omega Bible Code'
The Bible’s end-time ‘day of the LORD’ begins with an earthquake that fits overlooked clues by Christ in Matthew 24 and is expected to bring judgment May 12, says Dr Richard Ruhling, author on Bible prophecy.
An Orthodox Rabbi from NC critiquing this article said, "The timing makes perfect sense." Ruhling says this also fits a 99.9% prediction of a large LA Earthquake (LA Times, October 22, 1915 for a 3-year likelihood, but the USGS reduced the likelihood to 85%)
“Blood moons, solar eclipse, Iran’s ‘peace & safety’ treaty, papal visits to Congress & UN in 2015 signaled end-times but they couldn’t begin until after the sabbatical year of 2016 because the end-times are a ‘week’ of years with the last of 7 years also being a sabbatical year,” says Dr. Richard Ruhling who says Christ’s parables will fit May 11/12 when churches worldwide should ‘watch and pray’ as Christ did on His last night,” also a Thursday night.
“Not all doom and gloom” says Ruhling who says it’s a great opportunity, reflecting on two disciples wanting to be on Christ’s right and left in His kingdom. Christ asked them, Can you drink of the cup that I drink of? They said Yes. On His last night, Christ gave them the cup (communion) but then they slept when they should have prayed, and ran when they should have stayed with Him. History took a bad detour that can end on the night it began, memorializing the greatest events of Old and New Testaments—Passover.
The Jews kept Passover weeks ago, but speaking of end-times in Matthew 24, Christ cited examples that fit a provision in their law for Passover a month later, “as the days of Noah” or “like a man traveling to a far country.” If Israelites took a long journey and couldn’t get back for Passover they were to keep it the 2nd spring month, Numbers 9:10,11, says Ruhling
Linking end-times to a huge event on that date should convince honest Jews that Christ was the Master who took the long journey (to heaven) and is returning for Passover, a time of judgment, (Exodus 12:12) as He foretold in Matthew 25:13,14. God won’t do anything without revealing it, Amos 3:7, but we’ve misunderstood 'You don’t know the day or hour'. The Greek, eido, means to understand. He was saying the disciples didn’t understand and He then gave the examples, ‘as the days of Noah.’
But we don’t expect to see Him—His coming is like God came to Egypt to exercise judgment. Egypt killed babies in Exodus 1. This ‘Christian nation’ has killed 60 million in the womb. Egypt enslaved Israelites. The US has enslaved most people with alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, drugs in a medical system falsely called healthcare due to its relief of symptoms, but Rx drugs are a leading cause of illness and death, says Ruhling, a retired physician who taught Health Science at Loma Linda Univ.
He says millions are slaves to food, gambling, rock music, TV, Hollywood--crime, violence, and perversion—we celebrate our freedom to live in bondage as we choose, but die without hope.
Honest Muslims should also get the message if judgment begins on the day they hold holy, Friday, but in this case, it’s holy because it’s the 15th day from the new moon crescent, chodesh, Exod 12:2. Muslims may also find relevant information at http://IslamUSinProphecy.wordpress.com.
For all whose faith can grasp it, Ruhling says Christ will ‘knock’ and if we are watching (awake on the eve of Passover as the Last Supper imagery supports) and ‘open unto Him immediately’ by keeping the Feast of Unleavened Bread that begins at Passover, “He will make [us] ruler over all that He has,” Luke 12:36-44.
The ‘knock’ is an earthquake because the only other place Christ ‘knocked’ (Rev 3:20) was for a lukewarm church that ended in an earthquake circa 63 AD, says Ruhling.
He explains that the Feast of Unleavened Bread is not about crackers, but doctrines, Matthew 16:12. God got an ignorant bride at Sinai that worshiped a calf, in spite of God later saying, “I am married to you,” Jeremiah 3:14. That explains Christ’s wedding parables, misunderstood by millions as a rapture when careful study shows it’s better to be “left behind,” Luke 17:36,37. The rapture comes at the ‘last trumpet’ (1Corinthians 15:52) and there are 7 trumpets to follow this earthquake, Revelation 8:5,6.
“Watching” is protective. “If the goodman had known…he would have watched and not suffered his house to be broken…” Matthew 24:43. The King James Bible shows the goodman is on a long trip and comes back at the yom kece, full moon, Proverbs 7:19,20. Passover is on a full moon, but a long journey means Passover in the 2nd spring month, Numbers 9:10,11. Overlooked clues, says Ruhling who expects the earthquake event to reflect aspects of all 7 parables, Matthew 24:32-25:30.
He says the unleavened bread (teachings to be considered during the 7-day feast if Christ ‘knocks’ with an earthquake) have a 7-fold emphasis in the Bible, like the statutes (law) in Ezekiel 20:11-24 and they are the basis of our being His kingdom. The New Covenant Promise to put His laws in our hearts includes the statutes, Ezekiel 36:25-27 and there are 7 topics with a 7-fold emphasis for consideration during the 7 day feast and they have a contextual link to the 7 seals in Revelation 6.
'Earthquake & the 7 Seals' will be available at no charge on Amazon Saturday, April 29 and May 6. Readers who don’t have Kindle can download a reader for Kindle files at Amazon. Ruhling has more information at http://TheBridegroomComes.com and http://MayJudgmentDay.com.
About Dr. Richard Ruhling:
Dr. Richard Ruhling is a retired physician who taught Health Science at Loma Linda University, an expert on Biblical prophecy and the author of 'The Alpha & Omega Bible Code' and 'The Earthquake and the 7 Seals'. Both of these have mostly 5-star reviews and are no charge Saturday, April 29 and May 6 at http://amzn.to/2onLcjT.
Contact:
Dr. Richard Ruhling
ruhling7@juno.com
http://mayjudgmentday.com
https://youtu.be/dtmK-Z8jLgM
Leia Mais…
The Bible’s end-time ‘day of the LORD’ begins with an earthquake that fits overlooked clues by Christ in Matthew 24 and is expected to bring judgment May 12, says Dr Richard Ruhling, author on Bible prophecy.
An Orthodox Rabbi from NC critiquing this article said, "The timing makes perfect sense." Ruhling says this also fits a 99.9% prediction of a large LA Earthquake (LA Times, October 22, 1915 for a 3-year likelihood, but the USGS reduced the likelihood to 85%)
“Blood moons, solar eclipse, Iran’s ‘peace & safety’ treaty, papal visits to Congress & UN in 2015 signaled end-times but they couldn’t begin until after the sabbatical year of 2016 because the end-times are a ‘week’ of years with the last of 7 years also being a sabbatical year,” says Dr. Richard Ruhling who says Christ’s parables will fit May 11/12 when churches worldwide should ‘watch and pray’ as Christ did on His last night,” also a Thursday night.
“Not all doom and gloom” says Ruhling who says it’s a great opportunity, reflecting on two disciples wanting to be on Christ’s right and left in His kingdom. Christ asked them, Can you drink of the cup that I drink of? They said Yes. On His last night, Christ gave them the cup (communion) but then they slept when they should have prayed, and ran when they should have stayed with Him. History took a bad detour that can end on the night it began, memorializing the greatest events of Old and New Testaments—Passover.
The Jews kept Passover weeks ago, but speaking of end-times in Matthew 24, Christ cited examples that fit a provision in their law for Passover a month later, “as the days of Noah” or “like a man traveling to a far country.” If Israelites took a long journey and couldn’t get back for Passover they were to keep it the 2nd spring month, Numbers 9:10,11, says Ruhling
Linking end-times to a huge event on that date should convince honest Jews that Christ was the Master who took the long journey (to heaven) and is returning for Passover, a time of judgment, (Exodus 12:12) as He foretold in Matthew 25:13,14. God won’t do anything without revealing it, Amos 3:7, but we’ve misunderstood 'You don’t know the day or hour'. The Greek, eido, means to understand. He was saying the disciples didn’t understand and He then gave the examples, ‘as the days of Noah.’
But we don’t expect to see Him—His coming is like God came to Egypt to exercise judgment. Egypt killed babies in Exodus 1. This ‘Christian nation’ has killed 60 million in the womb. Egypt enslaved Israelites. The US has enslaved most people with alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, drugs in a medical system falsely called healthcare due to its relief of symptoms, but Rx drugs are a leading cause of illness and death, says Ruhling, a retired physician who taught Health Science at Loma Linda Univ.
He says millions are slaves to food, gambling, rock music, TV, Hollywood--crime, violence, and perversion—we celebrate our freedom to live in bondage as we choose, but die without hope.
Honest Muslims should also get the message if judgment begins on the day they hold holy, Friday, but in this case, it’s holy because it’s the 15th day from the new moon crescent, chodesh, Exod 12:2. Muslims may also find relevant information at http://IslamUSinProphecy.wordpress.com.
For all whose faith can grasp it, Ruhling says Christ will ‘knock’ and if we are watching (awake on the eve of Passover as the Last Supper imagery supports) and ‘open unto Him immediately’ by keeping the Feast of Unleavened Bread that begins at Passover, “He will make [us] ruler over all that He has,” Luke 12:36-44.
The ‘knock’ is an earthquake because the only other place Christ ‘knocked’ (Rev 3:20) was for a lukewarm church that ended in an earthquake circa 63 AD, says Ruhling.
He explains that the Feast of Unleavened Bread is not about crackers, but doctrines, Matthew 16:12. God got an ignorant bride at Sinai that worshiped a calf, in spite of God later saying, “I am married to you,” Jeremiah 3:14. That explains Christ’s wedding parables, misunderstood by millions as a rapture when careful study shows it’s better to be “left behind,” Luke 17:36,37. The rapture comes at the ‘last trumpet’ (1Corinthians 15:52) and there are 7 trumpets to follow this earthquake, Revelation 8:5,6.
“Watching” is protective. “If the goodman had known…he would have watched and not suffered his house to be broken…” Matthew 24:43. The King James Bible shows the goodman is on a long trip and comes back at the yom kece, full moon, Proverbs 7:19,20. Passover is on a full moon, but a long journey means Passover in the 2nd spring month, Numbers 9:10,11. Overlooked clues, says Ruhling who expects the earthquake event to reflect aspects of all 7 parables, Matthew 24:32-25:30.
He says the unleavened bread (teachings to be considered during the 7-day feast if Christ ‘knocks’ with an earthquake) have a 7-fold emphasis in the Bible, like the statutes (law) in Ezekiel 20:11-24 and they are the basis of our being His kingdom. The New Covenant Promise to put His laws in our hearts includes the statutes, Ezekiel 36:25-27 and there are 7 topics with a 7-fold emphasis for consideration during the 7 day feast and they have a contextual link to the 7 seals in Revelation 6.
'Earthquake & the 7 Seals' will be available at no charge on Amazon Saturday, April 29 and May 6. Readers who don’t have Kindle can download a reader for Kindle files at Amazon. Ruhling has more information at http://TheBridegroomComes.com and http://MayJudgmentDay.com.
About Dr. Richard Ruhling:
Dr. Richard Ruhling is a retired physician who taught Health Science at Loma Linda University, an expert on Biblical prophecy and the author of 'The Alpha & Omega Bible Code' and 'The Earthquake and the 7 Seals'. Both of these have mostly 5-star reviews and are no charge Saturday, April 29 and May 6 at http://amzn.to/2onLcjT.
Contact:
Dr. Richard Ruhling
ruhling7@juno.com
http://mayjudgmentday.com
https://youtu.be/dtmK-Z8jLgM
Leia Mais…
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Sunday, April 23, 2017
Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show Lineup For The Week Of April 24, 2017
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 April 24, 2017. The new show schedule is available at the Authors Marketing Powerhouse 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. Book Marketing, branded as The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, helps authors overcome these challenges by providing authors and publishers three distinct benefits:
* No charge publicity - members can upload photos, bios, book covers, video and book videos. Each author can develop a personalized page and a personal blog. The site allows for integration with Facebook and Twitter.
* No charge marketing training - provided through the Book Marketing Master Class series of training videos and peer to peer sharing of information.
* Buyers club - low pricing on products and services used by authors and publishers to market books allows members to dramatically reduce book production and book marketing costs.
The site also offers discussion forums, segmented special interest groups and allows for event listings. The site is a joint collaboration, developed by Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show.
The Authors Show radio shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide. Segmented shows by genre include fiction, non-fiction and Christian shows. The upcoming scheduled radio lineups include:
Week April 24, 2017 On The Authors Show:
Sally Berneathy
Kathleen Connor Dobronyi
Rebecca Nolen
T. M. Morris
Carol Taylor
Blake Western
K-Lee Starland
Vahan Zanoyan
Jana Petken
Marc Reklau
Dana Morris-Jones
Cathy Cruise
Steve Snyder
Kathy E. Dockett
Brian Wilkerson
Mikael Carlson
Brian Aull
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 radio group of programs.
More information is available by visiting the Book Marketing site. Questions about Book Marketing can be addressed to Don McCauley by email at don (at) FreePublicityGroup.com. Questions about The Authors Show can be addressed to Danielle Hampson at danielle (at)TheAuthorsShow.com.
Contact:
Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com
Danielle Hampson
The Authors Show
danielle@theauthorsshow.com Leia Mais…
For those who hope to sell books on the Internet, the challenge can be daunting. It can be confusing difficult, time consuming and expensive. Book Marketing, branded as The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, helps authors overcome these challenges by providing authors and publishers three distinct benefits:
* No charge publicity - members can upload photos, bios, book covers, video and book videos. Each author can develop a personalized page and a personal blog. The site allows for integration with Facebook and Twitter.
* No charge marketing training - provided through the Book Marketing Master Class series of training videos and peer to peer sharing of information.
* Buyers club - low pricing on products and services used by authors and publishers to market books allows members to dramatically reduce book production and book marketing costs.
The site also offers discussion forums, segmented special interest groups and allows for event listings. The site is a joint collaboration, developed by Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show.
The Authors Show radio shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide. Segmented shows by genre include fiction, non-fiction and Christian shows. The upcoming scheduled radio lineups include:
Week April 24, 2017 On The Authors Show:
Sally Berneathy
Kathleen Connor Dobronyi
Rebecca Nolen
T. M. Morris
Carol Taylor
Blake Western
K-Lee Starland
Vahan Zanoyan
Jana Petken
Marc Reklau
Dana Morris-Jones
Cathy Cruise
Steve Snyder
Kathy E. Dockett
Brian Wilkerson
Mikael Carlson
Brian Aull
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 radio group of programs.
More information is available by visiting the Book Marketing site. Questions about Book Marketing can be addressed to Don McCauley by email at don (at) FreePublicityGroup.com. Questions about The Authors Show can be addressed to Danielle Hampson at danielle (at)TheAuthorsShow.com.
Contact:
Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com
Danielle Hampson
The Authors Show
danielle@theauthorsshow.com Leia Mais…
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Dr Barbara Becker Holstein's Award Winning Selfie Films Build Positive Self Esteem To Empower Teens And Tweens
Dr. Holstein, a psychologist/filmmaker and originator of a unique Selfie Film concept, writes award-winning books, plays and produces short films that offer solutions to problems that impact today's teens and tweens
President Donald Trump, during a recent speech for Women's History Month, stated, "We want every daughter in America to grow up in a country where she can believe in herself, believe in her future, and follow her heart, and realize her dreams."
That message could be said to be the core message of Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein's work. She delivers that core message through many channels including the production of her innovative, award winning 'selfie films'. The delivery is accomplished through her websites, books and charitable outreach efforts.
"In both of my films, 'The Truth, A Short Film' and 'Falling in Love, A Coming of Age, Selfie Film', the girl is able to find a pathway back to herself which gives her the energy, focus and stamina to go on successfully with her life," Dr. Holstein stated. "In the first film, 'The Truth' she achieves this in part by putting a secret message to herself into her locket which she can then wear close to her heart. In the second film 'Falling in Love' the girl finds a way to regain her sense of self and well-being through reaching deep inside of herself even when feeling miserable. Getting in touch with herself gives her the strength to go on.
"The truth is in life, that unless we are able to savor our own talents, strengths and potential we are destined to be at the mercy of others. Everyone has an unique set of talents and potential. When these are crushed or not developed the person suffers. All of us have been stifled or put down at some point in growing up. But when it gets too much, for example when a kid is bullied, that person may end up so depressed that even suicide can take place.
"I was thrilled to see President Trump's remarks recently about how important it is for every girl in this country to grow up believing in herself and to follow her heart.
"Yes, we must all make efforts to protect and educate our children so that they grow up able to get in touch with what I call their 'Enchanted Selves'. That is the part of us that responds to a chance to use our talents, strengths and potential and responds to encouragement, love, good education, opportunities, etc. Yes, every child deserves to feel whole and able to follow her heart.
"JoJo Siwa, a You Tube star at age 13, is a good example of a girl following her heart. As the New York Times Reports, she is ready to take on mean girls with 'hair bows, kind behavior and demure dress. 'I'm thirteen and I like being thirteen.' JoJo is true to herself and she is a role model to young girls. My 'girl' in both films, I also believe is a strong role model to girls, tweens and teens. She has problems, ups and downs, moods, disappointments, and more, but she stays true to herself and that leads to solutions and happiness."
Holstein's short films have won numerous awards and accolades. 'The Truth - A Short Film' premiered at the Garden State Film Festival and its song, 'On The Edge of Something New' won the award as the best pop song of 2016. The short two minute film by Dr. Holstein, 'The Truth, A Short Short Film', premiered at FilmOneFest in July. The film was chosen as an Official Selection in the Chain Film Festival held in Manhattan on August 13, 2016. The film was also selected by the Jersey City International Television and Film Festival (JCITFF), and was shown on November 5, 2016 at the Jersey City International Television and Film Festival. 'The Truth - A Short Film' was officially selected for the Golden Door International Film Festival held in September 2016. Recently, it was shown at The Grove Film Festival in Jersey City and on May 21, 2017, the shorter version will be shown at The Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey, where it is up for an award as Best Experimental Short Film. And to top it off, 'The Truth - A Short Film' was an official selection for the virtual Female Filmmakers Film Festival held on the web. There was a public voting of favorite films and 'The Truth' came in 12th of 92 films.
The second film, 'Falling in Love, A Coming of Age, Selfie Film, is detailed in a new ebook: 'A Selfie Film - Falling In Love' by Dr. Holstein. This ebook details many of the issues and stories behind the creation of Dr. Holstein's "selfie films", which utilize cutting edge New Media technology. These films are Selfie Films assisted by a professional camera crew, resulting in an intensity and intimacy of performance. The topics and questions for discussion in the book can be used by a group of two, a parent and a child, or a group of hundreds as the universal subjects of growing up and handling tough issues are discussed.
'Falling in Love' is was an official selection at the Brightside Tavern Film Festival in Jersey City in early March, nominated for several awards, including 'Best Experimental Film' and 'Best New Jersey Short'. It came in second place for 'Best New Jersey Short'. It will be shown again on May 21st at The Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival in Asbury Park. It is up for several awards, including 'Best Experimental Film' and 'Best New Concept in a Film'.
On March 29, 2017 Dr. Holstein attended for the sixth time, Author's Day at the Ocean Township Intermediate School where she presented film excerpts from both 'The Truth' and 'Falling in Love' to sixth graders. They were able to watch at the same time, yet separately on their tablets. Comments included how genuine the girl's emotions were, how parents can't always be there to protect or understand, how hard it is to move to a new town, the real issues of having a crush, and suggestions as to how we can handle problems.
Dr. Holstein is also partnering with charitable organizations who focus on helping young girls overcome challenges. She allows both films to be used as fundraising tools.
Dr. Holstein requests that any verified charitable organization interested in raising funds contact her via email. She is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at drbarbara@enchantedself.com. Both the film and the ebook are available at http://www.payhip.com/drbholstein. All of her books are available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and all other online retailers. More information is available at her website at http://www.NewShortFilmTheTruth.com.
Profile:
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, internationally known Positive Psychologist is the creator of The Enchanted Self ®, a positive psychology method for happiness. Dr. Holstein's Enchanted Self website, www.enchantedself.com, was just 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.
She has been a contributor to Heart and Soul, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Redbook, Real Simple, The Wall Street Journal, Time on line, the Today Show and Family Circle Magazine.
Contact:
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
170 Morris Ave.,
Long Branch, New Jersey 07740
drbarbara@enchantedself.com
732-571-1200
http://www.newshortfilmthetruth.com
http://www.thetruthforgirls.com
http://www.selfiesasfilm.com Leia Mais…
President Donald Trump, during a recent speech for Women's History Month, stated, "We want every daughter in America to grow up in a country where she can believe in herself, believe in her future, and follow her heart, and realize her dreams."
That message could be said to be the core message of Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein's work. She delivers that core message through many channels including the production of her innovative, award winning 'selfie films'. The delivery is accomplished through her websites, books and charitable outreach efforts.
"In both of my films, 'The Truth, A Short Film' and 'Falling in Love, A Coming of Age, Selfie Film', the girl is able to find a pathway back to herself which gives her the energy, focus and stamina to go on successfully with her life," Dr. Holstein stated. "In the first film, 'The Truth' she achieves this in part by putting a secret message to herself into her locket which she can then wear close to her heart. In the second film 'Falling in Love' the girl finds a way to regain her sense of self and well-being through reaching deep inside of herself even when feeling miserable. Getting in touch with herself gives her the strength to go on.
"The truth is in life, that unless we are able to savor our own talents, strengths and potential we are destined to be at the mercy of others. Everyone has an unique set of talents and potential. When these are crushed or not developed the person suffers. All of us have been stifled or put down at some point in growing up. But when it gets too much, for example when a kid is bullied, that person may end up so depressed that even suicide can take place.
"I was thrilled to see President Trump's remarks recently about how important it is for every girl in this country to grow up believing in herself and to follow her heart.
"Yes, we must all make efforts to protect and educate our children so that they grow up able to get in touch with what I call their 'Enchanted Selves'. That is the part of us that responds to a chance to use our talents, strengths and potential and responds to encouragement, love, good education, opportunities, etc. Yes, every child deserves to feel whole and able to follow her heart.
"JoJo Siwa, a You Tube star at age 13, is a good example of a girl following her heart. As the New York Times Reports, she is ready to take on mean girls with 'hair bows, kind behavior and demure dress. 'I'm thirteen and I like being thirteen.' JoJo is true to herself and she is a role model to young girls. My 'girl' in both films, I also believe is a strong role model to girls, tweens and teens. She has problems, ups and downs, moods, disappointments, and more, but she stays true to herself and that leads to solutions and happiness."
Holstein's short films have won numerous awards and accolades. 'The Truth - A Short Film' premiered at the Garden State Film Festival and its song, 'On The Edge of Something New' won the award as the best pop song of 2016. The short two minute film by Dr. Holstein, 'The Truth, A Short Short Film', premiered at FilmOneFest in July. The film was chosen as an Official Selection in the Chain Film Festival held in Manhattan on August 13, 2016. The film was also selected by the Jersey City International Television and Film Festival (JCITFF), and was shown on November 5, 2016 at the Jersey City International Television and Film Festival. 'The Truth - A Short Film' was officially selected for the Golden Door International Film Festival held in September 2016. Recently, it was shown at The Grove Film Festival in Jersey City and on May 21, 2017, the shorter version will be shown at The Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey, where it is up for an award as Best Experimental Short Film. And to top it off, 'The Truth - A Short Film' was an official selection for the virtual Female Filmmakers Film Festival held on the web. There was a public voting of favorite films and 'The Truth' came in 12th of 92 films.
The second film, 'Falling in Love, A Coming of Age, Selfie Film, is detailed in a new ebook: 'A Selfie Film - Falling In Love' by Dr. Holstein. This ebook details many of the issues and stories behind the creation of Dr. Holstein's "selfie films", which utilize cutting edge New Media technology. These films are Selfie Films assisted by a professional camera crew, resulting in an intensity and intimacy of performance. The topics and questions for discussion in the book can be used by a group of two, a parent and a child, or a group of hundreds as the universal subjects of growing up and handling tough issues are discussed.
'Falling in Love' is was an official selection at the Brightside Tavern Film Festival in Jersey City in early March, nominated for several awards, including 'Best Experimental Film' and 'Best New Jersey Short'. It came in second place for 'Best New Jersey Short'. It will be shown again on May 21st at The Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival in Asbury Park. It is up for several awards, including 'Best Experimental Film' and 'Best New Concept in a Film'.
On March 29, 2017 Dr. Holstein attended for the sixth time, Author's Day at the Ocean Township Intermediate School where she presented film excerpts from both 'The Truth' and 'Falling in Love' to sixth graders. They were able to watch at the same time, yet separately on their tablets. Comments included how genuine the girl's emotions were, how parents can't always be there to protect or understand, how hard it is to move to a new town, the real issues of having a crush, and suggestions as to how we can handle problems.
Dr. Holstein is also partnering with charitable organizations who focus on helping young girls overcome challenges. She allows both films to be used as fundraising tools.
Dr. Holstein requests that any verified charitable organization interested in raising funds contact her via email. She is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at drbarbara@enchantedself.com. Both the film and the ebook are available at http://www.payhip.com/drbholstein. All of her books are available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and all other online retailers. More information is available at her website at http://www.NewShortFilmTheTruth.com.
Profile:
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, internationally known Positive Psychologist is the creator of The Enchanted Self ®, a positive psychology method for happiness. Dr. Holstein's Enchanted Self website, www.enchantedself.com, was just 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.
She has been a contributor to Heart and Soul, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Redbook, Real Simple, The Wall Street Journal, Time on line, the Today Show and Family Circle Magazine.
Contact:
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
170 Morris Ave.,
Long Branch, New Jersey 07740
drbarbara@enchantedself.com
732-571-1200
http://www.newshortfilmthetruth.com
http://www.thetruthforgirls.com
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Arizona Podcaster Danielle Hampson Signs Global Agency Contract With Multi-Award Winning Children's Book Author Dr Nicole
Dr. Nicole is a best-selling author, based in Quebec, who writes children’s books that educate, inspire and teach valuable life lessons. Danielle Hampson is the Executive Producer of 'The Authors Show'
Dr. Nicole Audet, a French Canadian medical doctor from Montreal, Canada, and author of a series of award winning educational children’s books has chosen Danielle Hampson, Founder and Executive Producer of 'The Authors Show' to be her international agent and represent her around the world.
“Because of her guest appearances on my podcast I became very familiar with Dr. Nicole’s work”, stated Ms Hampson, “and I am specifically attracted to the educational component of her books that teach children about their bodies, organ functions and diseases while entertaining them. The fact that she is a practicing medical doctor adds the credibility to her work, so when she asked me to help her with the distribution of her books on a global scale, I was honored and very happy to accept. Her work has the power to help children and their parents around the world and especially in third world nations where this type of information is so much needed.”
A family doctor with a Master in Medical Pedagogy and author of over 20 books, Dr. Nicole writes health guides for adults and books that explain medical issues to children. She has won multiple international awards and has been recognized as one of ten “Most Inspirational Women” by Maman Dion, mother of singer Celine Dion, who created the Maman Dion Foundation to bring educational support to impoverished children and their families.
A pioneer in online media, Danielle created 'The Authors Show' over a decade ago, long before Internet streaming radio & podcasting became popular. She is a public speaker and an expert at business networking who has conducted many workshops at conferences in the USA and China. As an International Marketing Consultant who speaks several languages, she has traveled the world and has assisted U.S. & foreign companies in establishing footholds on both sides of the Atlantic and the Pacific. She also volunteers her time and resources to produce and host 'World Academy Radio' a podcast she created to help bring exposure to the work of 'World Academy for the Future of Women', a multi-level three year curriculum focused on developing young women for leadership roles that address the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals (UN-MDG’s) and UN Sustainable Development Goals.
More information on Dr. Nicole is available at her website at http://www.DrNicoleBooks.com. More information on Danielle Hampson is available at http://www.TheAuthorsShow.com.
About Danielle Hampson:
Danielle Hampson is an International Marketing Consultant, networking expert, podcaster and is the Executive Director of The Authors Show.
Contact:
Danielle Hampson
Executive Producer
480-708-0970
Danielle@TheAuthorsShow.com
www.TheAuthorsShow.com
www.TheArtOfNetworking.com
Leia Mais…
Dr. Nicole Audet, a French Canadian medical doctor from Montreal, Canada, and author of a series of award winning educational children’s books has chosen Danielle Hampson, Founder and Executive Producer of 'The Authors Show' to be her international agent and represent her around the world.
“Because of her guest appearances on my podcast I became very familiar with Dr. Nicole’s work”, stated Ms Hampson, “and I am specifically attracted to the educational component of her books that teach children about their bodies, organ functions and diseases while entertaining them. The fact that she is a practicing medical doctor adds the credibility to her work, so when she asked me to help her with the distribution of her books on a global scale, I was honored and very happy to accept. Her work has the power to help children and their parents around the world and especially in third world nations where this type of information is so much needed.”
A family doctor with a Master in Medical Pedagogy and author of over 20 books, Dr. Nicole writes health guides for adults and books that explain medical issues to children. She has won multiple international awards and has been recognized as one of ten “Most Inspirational Women” by Maman Dion, mother of singer Celine Dion, who created the Maman Dion Foundation to bring educational support to impoverished children and their families.
A pioneer in online media, Danielle created 'The Authors Show' over a decade ago, long before Internet streaming radio & podcasting became popular. She is a public speaker and an expert at business networking who has conducted many workshops at conferences in the USA and China. As an International Marketing Consultant who speaks several languages, she has traveled the world and has assisted U.S. & foreign companies in establishing footholds on both sides of the Atlantic and the Pacific. She also volunteers her time and resources to produce and host 'World Academy Radio' a podcast she created to help bring exposure to the work of 'World Academy for the Future of Women', a multi-level three year curriculum focused on developing young women for leadership roles that address the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals (UN-MDG’s) and UN Sustainable Development Goals.
More information on Dr. Nicole is available at her website at http://www.DrNicoleBooks.com. More information on Danielle Hampson is available at http://www.TheAuthorsShow.com.
About Danielle Hampson:
Danielle Hampson is an International Marketing Consultant, networking expert, podcaster and is the Executive Director of The Authors Show.
Contact:
Danielle Hampson
Executive Producer
480-708-0970
Danielle@TheAuthorsShow.com
www.TheAuthorsShow.com
www.TheArtOfNetworking.com
Leia Mais…
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Immigration, Deportation And American Values - David Michael Palladino's Books Give Readers A Penetrating Look Into American Ideals
David Michael Palladino writes inspirational fiction. His works address important ideals and values. He utilizes engaging works of fiction to accomplish that goal.
Supporters of the agenda laid out by President Trump are likely to find that the works of David Michael Palladino will resonate strongly with them, as the "America First" message underlies everything he writes. The focus on American ideals has been lost. It is Palladino's mission to bring those values back into focus through his books.
President Trump has taken a number of firm actions to protect US citizens from illegal immigration. Some judges have attempted to block the travel ban. Trump vowed to fight the rulings in court. Only time will tell how all of this plays out.
Immigration and the deportation of illegal immigrants are issues that dominate the headlines of nearly every news organization in America. Cities and states are fighting the Federal government while protesters flood the streets. Immigration is an issue that has divided the country, the government and the people.
However the real issue here is not immigration - it is instead illegal immigration. Illegal immigration is the attempt to take advantage of the opportunity America offers; to circumvent the legal process. Times have changed and the processes have changed.
In the past for example, immigrants from Iron Curtain countries truly were fleeing and escaping by land through Yugoslavia into Italy and through Hungary into West Germany. Today it is possible to just jump on a plane and fly to the United States.
David Michael Palladino writes inspirational fiction. His books center around the engaging story of Adriana Corderu and her quest to obtain freedom by escaping the Iron Curtain. He teaches, through his works of fiction, important ideals and values. As a former U.S. Army Ranger, former High School Phys-Ed & Health Teacher and Coach, and founder of “Palladino Martial Arts”, he understands the significance of instilling these all-important ideals and values.
'Adriana Corderu - Quest for Freedom' is the first book in the series. During the first Cold War the world revolved around the conflict between the theologies of communism and democracy. The two main protagonists in this conflict were the United States in the West, and the Soviet Union in the East. As Eastern Bloc leaders began to tighten restrictions in the lives of their people, commensurate with their increase in power, there began to emerge, in the East, a group of young people, hard and idealistic, adventurous and courageous. These would become the heroes of the movement of their time. These were the brave young souls who, with inspiration from President Reagan, began to break down the Iron Curtain. The escape from Soviet Communism and the quest for freedom is the theme of 'Quest for Freedom'. Set in the Cold War era, the book is the engaging story of Adriana Corderu and her quest to obtain freedom by escaping the Iron Curtain.
'Adriana Corderu - Western Odyssey' continues where the first book in the series left off. In the second book, readers will come to know a whole new cast of characters as Adriana continues her journey as she experiences the refugee camps of Italy and comes to know Italian culture with a new family even while under the yoke of the Romanian Securitate, which is still trying to abduct her and bring her back to Eastern Europe. Readers will go with her into the cauldron that was New York City where the only safe place to be was where the Italian Cosa Nostra ruled and will then experience the wonder of the Laurel Highlands of Southwestern Pennsylvania and the rugged big-hearted people who live there.
'Quest for Freedom' has received rave reviews. One reviewer stated, "More native born Americans need to know this story and more importantly appreciate our country as she did." Another said, "The readers become engrossed immediately in Palladino's dynamic effervescent style."
David Palladino is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at inspirationalbookauthor@yahoo.com. 'Adriana Corderu, Quest for Freedom' is available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Rosedog Books. More information, including samples of the book, is available at Palladino’s website at http://www.inspirationalbookauthor.com.
Profile:
David Michael Palladino writes inspirational fiction. His background helps him in crafting messages that resonate with readers of all ages and teaches important ideals and values. He utilizes engaging works of fiction to help instill these values.
Contact:
David Michael Palladino
inspirationalbookauthor@yahoo.com
http://www.inspirationalbookauthor.com Leia Mais…
Supporters of the agenda laid out by President Trump are likely to find that the works of David Michael Palladino will resonate strongly with them, as the "America First" message underlies everything he writes. The focus on American ideals has been lost. It is Palladino's mission to bring those values back into focus through his books.
President Trump has taken a number of firm actions to protect US citizens from illegal immigration. Some judges have attempted to block the travel ban. Trump vowed to fight the rulings in court. Only time will tell how all of this plays out.
Immigration and the deportation of illegal immigrants are issues that dominate the headlines of nearly every news organization in America. Cities and states are fighting the Federal government while protesters flood the streets. Immigration is an issue that has divided the country, the government and the people.
However the real issue here is not immigration - it is instead illegal immigration. Illegal immigration is the attempt to take advantage of the opportunity America offers; to circumvent the legal process. Times have changed and the processes have changed.
In the past for example, immigrants from Iron Curtain countries truly were fleeing and escaping by land through Yugoslavia into Italy and through Hungary into West Germany. Today it is possible to just jump on a plane and fly to the United States.
David Michael Palladino writes inspirational fiction. His books center around the engaging story of Adriana Corderu and her quest to obtain freedom by escaping the Iron Curtain. He teaches, through his works of fiction, important ideals and values. As a former U.S. Army Ranger, former High School Phys-Ed & Health Teacher and Coach, and founder of “Palladino Martial Arts”, he understands the significance of instilling these all-important ideals and values.
'Adriana Corderu - Quest for Freedom' is the first book in the series. During the first Cold War the world revolved around the conflict between the theologies of communism and democracy. The two main protagonists in this conflict were the United States in the West, and the Soviet Union in the East. As Eastern Bloc leaders began to tighten restrictions in the lives of their people, commensurate with their increase in power, there began to emerge, in the East, a group of young people, hard and idealistic, adventurous and courageous. These would become the heroes of the movement of their time. These were the brave young souls who, with inspiration from President Reagan, began to break down the Iron Curtain. The escape from Soviet Communism and the quest for freedom is the theme of 'Quest for Freedom'. Set in the Cold War era, the book is the engaging story of Adriana Corderu and her quest to obtain freedom by escaping the Iron Curtain.
'Adriana Corderu - Western Odyssey' continues where the first book in the series left off. In the second book, readers will come to know a whole new cast of characters as Adriana continues her journey as she experiences the refugee camps of Italy and comes to know Italian culture with a new family even while under the yoke of the Romanian Securitate, which is still trying to abduct her and bring her back to Eastern Europe. Readers will go with her into the cauldron that was New York City where the only safe place to be was where the Italian Cosa Nostra ruled and will then experience the wonder of the Laurel Highlands of Southwestern Pennsylvania and the rugged big-hearted people who live there.
'Quest for Freedom' has received rave reviews. One reviewer stated, "More native born Americans need to know this story and more importantly appreciate our country as she did." Another said, "The readers become engrossed immediately in Palladino's dynamic effervescent style."
David Palladino is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at inspirationalbookauthor@yahoo.com. 'Adriana Corderu, Quest for Freedom' is available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Rosedog Books. More information, including samples of the book, is available at Palladino’s website at http://www.inspirationalbookauthor.com.
Profile:
David Michael Palladino writes inspirational fiction. His background helps him in crafting messages that resonate with readers of all ages and teaches important ideals and values. He utilizes engaging works of fiction to help instill these values.
Contact:
David Michael Palladino
inspirationalbookauthor@yahoo.com
http://www.inspirationalbookauthor.com Leia Mais…
Sunday, April 16, 2017
Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show Lineup For The Week Of April 17, 2017
Book Marketing serves as a resource for authors and allows members to engage in promotion and publicity for marketing purposes. The site offers no-charge marketing training, book publicity opportunities and a buyers club for book marketing services
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 April 17, 2017. The new show schedule is available at the Authors Marketing Powerhouse 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. Book Marketing, branded as The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, helps authors overcome these challenges by providing authors and publishers three distinct benefits:
* No charge publicity - members can upload photos, bios, book covers, video and book videos. Each author can develop a personalized page and a personal blog. The site allows for integration with Facebook and Twitter.
* No charge marketing training - provided through the Book Marketing Master Class series of training videos and peer to peer sharing of information.
* Buyers club - low pricing on products and services used by authors and publishers to market books allows members to dramatically reduce book production and book marketing costs.
The site also offers discussion forums, segmented special interest groups and allows for event listings. The site is a joint collaboration, developed by Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show.
The Authors Show radio shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide. Segmented shows by genre include fiction, non-fiction and Christian shows. The upcoming scheduled radio lineups include:
Week April 17, 2017 On The Authors Show:
Rico Austin
Tom Davis
Eleze "Lisa" Thomas McMillan
Tina Black
Stephanie Austin Edwards
Kathy MacMillan
Carol Taylor
Ayn Cates Sullivan
Linda Wallace-Kurtz
Dana Morris-Jones
Cathy Cruise
Linda Maria Frank
Virginia Frusteri Sollars
Roxanne Bland
Sophia Byron
Brian A. McLaughlin
Alan Noble
Chris Gerrib
Stephan A. Silva
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 radio group of programs.
More information is available by visiting the Book Marketing site. Questions about Book Marketing can be addressed to Don McCauley by email at don (at) FreePublicityGroup.com. Questions about The Authors Show can be addressed to Danielle Hampson at danielle (at)TheAuthorsShow.com.
Contact:
Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com
Danielle Hampson
The Authors Show
danielle@theauthorsshow.com Leia Mais…
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 April 17, 2017. The new show schedule is available at the Authors Marketing Powerhouse 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. Book Marketing, branded as The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, helps authors overcome these challenges by providing authors and publishers three distinct benefits:
* No charge publicity - members can upload photos, bios, book covers, video and book videos. Each author can develop a personalized page and a personal blog. The site allows for integration with Facebook and Twitter.
* No charge marketing training - provided through the Book Marketing Master Class series of training videos and peer to peer sharing of information.
* Buyers club - low pricing on products and services used by authors and publishers to market books allows members to dramatically reduce book production and book marketing costs.
The site also offers discussion forums, segmented special interest groups and allows for event listings. The site is a joint collaboration, developed by Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show.
The Authors Show radio shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide. Segmented shows by genre include fiction, non-fiction and Christian shows. The upcoming scheduled radio lineups include:
Week April 17, 2017 On The Authors Show:
Rico Austin
Tom Davis
Eleze "Lisa" Thomas McMillan
Tina Black
Stephanie Austin Edwards
Kathy MacMillan
Carol Taylor
Ayn Cates Sullivan
Linda Wallace-Kurtz
Dana Morris-Jones
Cathy Cruise
Linda Maria Frank
Virginia Frusteri Sollars
Roxanne Bland
Sophia Byron
Brian A. McLaughlin
Alan Noble
Chris Gerrib
Stephan A. Silva
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 radio group of programs.
More information is available by visiting the Book Marketing site. Questions about Book Marketing can be addressed to Don McCauley by email at don (at) FreePublicityGroup.com. Questions about The Authors Show can be addressed to Danielle Hampson at danielle (at)TheAuthorsShow.com.
Contact:
Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com
Danielle Hampson
The Authors Show
danielle@theauthorsshow.com Leia Mais…
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Is My Child Ok Is The Question Asked By Survivors After Death - NDE Expert And Author Brian McLaughlin Offers A Message Of Hope
McLaughlin's book about his NDE details his totally unique near death experience. It is raw and it's real. There is no embellishment, no preaching and no hidden agenda
When we lose a child, the question we ask is "Is my child ok?" We can't answer that question, though it haunts us.
Many grief support organizations, such as The Compassionate Friends, offer support to parents after a child dies. The Angel of Hope Children's Memorial offers parents an opportunity to create a memorial to the memory of children lost. Others like Bereaved Parents of the USA, The Dougy Center, The COPE Foundation and many more offer help and support to those left behind. Churches, psychologists, peer groups and a multitude of others approach the issue from myriad perspectives. We are not without help, yet we are still left wondering.
Not so for near death experience survivor Brian McLaughlin, author of 'A Flight Without Wings, My Experience With Heaven'. McLaughlin offers a message of hope to those of us who can open our minds to the possibility that there really is an afterlife.
McLaughlin reveals: "The single most asked question I encounter by people who have lost someone special is: Is my child (or special person) Ok ? By that, I have assumed that they are concerned whether their child, family member, or friend are lonely or scared or want desperately to return."
"I find myself in a unique position to answer these and other similar questions through my experience of dying, spending some time in Heaven, then returning."
"Will the deceased remain looking the same as when they left ? Will I recognize them if they age as we do here on Earth ? I think some people liken it to a High School reunion, when you see people you knew decades ago, and now, don’t recognize them at all. The personal experience I had in seeing my deceased father convinced me that it’s not like that in Heaven."
"Secondly, from my own personal experience again, I was not desperate to return. In fact, when my father told me I had to ‘go back’, I was disappointed. That may be a hard pill to swallow for some (it was for my family), but if you think about it... Imagine how content one would have to be, not to want to return, even to say goodbye".
Brian's book about his near death experience, 'A Flight Without Wings' offers readers a look at the near death experience from an unbiased point of view. It is the presentation of the material that sets this book apart from the other books about the near death experience. It is raw and it's real. There is no embellishment and no hidden agenda. While his book has a spiritual flavor certainly, there is no preaching and no religious messages. It is his near-death experience, just as it happened.
McLaughlin's experience changed the course of his life forever. It instilled in him what we all seek - certainty about life after death. And with that a peace of mind that can never be shaken, nor can it be doubted. His near death experience brought a sense of clarity. It brought a sense of real, lasting peace. He now knows with certainty that we exist forever. It is that simple message he brings to his audience, both through his book and at his speaking engagements and in his media appearances.
Brian has won numerous awards. He was chosen as one of '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading' in both the 2015 and 2016 Book Awards.
Reviews of 'A Flight Without Wings' have been overwhelmingly positive. Dr. Penny Sartori, author of 'The Wisdom of Near-Death Experiences', said "This book will help others who have had an NDE to make sense of their experience and will also help those close to someone who has had an NDE because NDEs affect close family members and friends too."
Jack Magnus, a reviewer with Readers Favorite, called the book a "well written and moving memoir that neither delves into the fanciful or dogmatic,...” "…Well worth reading, and is highly recommended." Another stated, "Being a mother who lost her only child I found it to be a great comfort to me." Another said, "I have read many accounts such as these, but this beautifully written account simply touched my heart in ways that previous ones have not."
Mark Feuerstein, Actor (Royal Pains, USA Network) wrote: “I have read it and I think it’s an inspiring tale of deep insight and so personal and yet so universal . . . such profound perspective.”
Brian McLaughlin is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at bamplaya@msn.com. 'A Flight Without Wings' is available at Amazon, Payhip and other book retailers. More information is available on his website at: http://www.BrianMcLaughlinBooks.com.
About Brian McLaughlin:
Brian McLaughlin is the award-winning author of 'A Flight Without Wings'. In his inspirational book, Brian vividly depicts his journey into Heaven and his following return to life caused by a massive head trauma sustained while vacationing in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico twenty-one years ago.
Contact:
Brian McLaughlin
bamplaya@msn.com
http://www.brianmclaughlinbooks.com Leia Mais…
When we lose a child, the question we ask is "Is my child ok?" We can't answer that question, though it haunts us.
Many grief support organizations, such as The Compassionate Friends, offer support to parents after a child dies. The Angel of Hope Children's Memorial offers parents an opportunity to create a memorial to the memory of children lost. Others like Bereaved Parents of the USA, The Dougy Center, The COPE Foundation and many more offer help and support to those left behind. Churches, psychologists, peer groups and a multitude of others approach the issue from myriad perspectives. We are not without help, yet we are still left wondering.
Not so for near death experience survivor Brian McLaughlin, author of 'A Flight Without Wings, My Experience With Heaven'. McLaughlin offers a message of hope to those of us who can open our minds to the possibility that there really is an afterlife.
McLaughlin reveals: "The single most asked question I encounter by people who have lost someone special is: Is my child (or special person) Ok ? By that, I have assumed that they are concerned whether their child, family member, or friend are lonely or scared or want desperately to return."
"I find myself in a unique position to answer these and other similar questions through my experience of dying, spending some time in Heaven, then returning."
"Will the deceased remain looking the same as when they left ? Will I recognize them if they age as we do here on Earth ? I think some people liken it to a High School reunion, when you see people you knew decades ago, and now, don’t recognize them at all. The personal experience I had in seeing my deceased father convinced me that it’s not like that in Heaven."
"Secondly, from my own personal experience again, I was not desperate to return. In fact, when my father told me I had to ‘go back’, I was disappointed. That may be a hard pill to swallow for some (it was for my family), but if you think about it... Imagine how content one would have to be, not to want to return, even to say goodbye".
Brian's book about his near death experience, 'A Flight Without Wings' offers readers a look at the near death experience from an unbiased point of view. It is the presentation of the material that sets this book apart from the other books about the near death experience. It is raw and it's real. There is no embellishment and no hidden agenda. While his book has a spiritual flavor certainly, there is no preaching and no religious messages. It is his near-death experience, just as it happened.
McLaughlin's experience changed the course of his life forever. It instilled in him what we all seek - certainty about life after death. And with that a peace of mind that can never be shaken, nor can it be doubted. His near death experience brought a sense of clarity. It brought a sense of real, lasting peace. He now knows with certainty that we exist forever. It is that simple message he brings to his audience, both through his book and at his speaking engagements and in his media appearances.
Brian has won numerous awards. He was chosen as one of '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading' in both the 2015 and 2016 Book Awards.
Reviews of 'A Flight Without Wings' have been overwhelmingly positive. Dr. Penny Sartori, author of 'The Wisdom of Near-Death Experiences', said "This book will help others who have had an NDE to make sense of their experience and will also help those close to someone who has had an NDE because NDEs affect close family members and friends too."
Jack Magnus, a reviewer with Readers Favorite, called the book a "well written and moving memoir that neither delves into the fanciful or dogmatic,...” "…Well worth reading, and is highly recommended." Another stated, "Being a mother who lost her only child I found it to be a great comfort to me." Another said, "I have read many accounts such as these, but this beautifully written account simply touched my heart in ways that previous ones have not."
Mark Feuerstein, Actor (Royal Pains, USA Network) wrote: “I have read it and I think it’s an inspiring tale of deep insight and so personal and yet so universal . . . such profound perspective.”
Brian McLaughlin is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at bamplaya@msn.com. 'A Flight Without Wings' is available at Amazon, Payhip and other book retailers. More information is available on his website at: http://www.BrianMcLaughlinBooks.com.
About Brian McLaughlin:
Brian McLaughlin is the award-winning author of 'A Flight Without Wings'. In his inspirational book, Brian vividly depicts his journey into Heaven and his following return to life caused by a massive head trauma sustained while vacationing in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico twenty-one years ago.
Contact:
Brian McLaughlin
bamplaya@msn.com
http://www.brianmclaughlinbooks.com Leia Mais…
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Proof Of The Afterlife Is Not Available To Science, But Exists Nevertheless Says Author And Certified Medium Pat Chalfant
Oregon Spiritualist Medium Pat Chalfant's amazing psychic gifts have helped hundreds of individuals worldwide. She is the author of 'Spirit Lights A Path To Mediumship'
All of us experience death. It might be the death of a spouse, the death of a family member, the death of a child or a close friend. It is the most devastating experience any human must endure. Not surprisingly, many of us believe in an afterlife or, at the very least, hope there is an afterlife. But where is the proof?
Finding proof of the afterlife is no easy task. This is because many people believe that proof of existence of something must be scientific proof. When science cannot prove the existence of something, including the afterlife, many people take the easy path and simply discount the idea entirely. The more rational seeker understands that not everything that exists can be proven scientifically - awareness, the presence of thought, etc. It is not that these things do not exist; it is instead that they do not fall under the umbrella of science.
CARE Certified Medium and author Pat Chalfant knows, beyond any shadow of doubt, that the afterlife exists. For Pat and many of her students and clients, the proof lies in the psychic experiences they have shared.
"In one situation a woman called for a reading and I was able to reassure her that her daughter was still living but wanted her to know that she had inadvertently killed herself," Pat stated. "All the while I was in contact with the daughter, I was in tears—reflecting her tears. Another wrote me asking if I could get her in touch with the person that she had gone to radio and TV shows hoping the famous mediums who worked on those shows would connect her with again, only to be overlooked after paying hundreds of dollars to attend these events. As I read the e-mail she had written me, I saw three images, one after another, and I immediately wrote back to her describing these to her. She replied just as quickly saying I had hit the nail on the head and said she would be forever grateful for my proving adequately to her that he still existed."
Pat's inspirational book, 'Spirit Lights A Path To Mediumship', explains how Pat, a real skeptic regarding such matters, developed mediumship abilities and now lives a life transformed by the spiritual. Mediumship is a controversial issue and Pat understands this, but she also believes that credible mediumship holds the promise of real benefits for mankind that have not been fully explored.
She has written a column on parapsychology and interviewed Hollywood stars and the psychics who read for them for a national newspaper. Other topics she’s taught and written about are: past life therapy, death and dying, the Edgar Cayce work, the Cathars, and Spiritual healing.
The Association for Past Life Research and Therapies newsletter published a series of her interviews with psychiatrists, psychologists, and hypnotherapists who were all west coast pioneers of past life therapy. She also teaches internationally online and intermittently hosts an online Spiritualist circle, Spirit Lights Chapel.
Pat offers one-on-one client readings arranged via email, and offers classes in mediumship. She hosts a Youtube channel that offers information on mediumship. All are now available at her site.
Pat's online courses are exactly like the ones she teaches regularly in a classroom setting in Portland,Oregon. These classes are held online so that anyone can take part no matter where they might be in the world. Students receive one-on-one, private instruction - instead of sharing instruction with a group of students. This approach can produce results in a shorter amount of time.
Private psychic readings can be done over the phone and can be scheduled by email.
Pat Chalfant is currently appearing on The Authors Show. Her interview is available now at The Authors Show site. 'Spirit Lights A Path To Mediumship' is available at her website and at Amazon. Pat is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at pat.chalfant@patchalfant.com. She is also available for inspirational lectures. More information can be found at her website at http://www.patchalfant.com.
About Pat Chalfant:
Oregon Spiritualist Medium Pat Chalfant's amazing psychic gifts have helped hundreds of individuals worldwide. Pat has written a column on parapsychology and interviewed Hollywood stars and the psychics who read for them for a national newspaper. Other topics she’s taught and written about are: past life therapy, death and dying, the Edgar Cayce work, the Cathars, and Spiritual healing.
The Association for Past Life Research and Therapies newsletter published a series of her interviews with psychiatrists, psychologists, and hypnotherapists who were all west coast pioneers of past life therapy. Pat believes that series is destined to become a book.
She teaches internationally online and intermittently hosts an online Spiritualist circle, Spirit Lights Chapel.
Contact:
Pat Chalfant
pat.chalfant@patchalfant.com
http://www.patchalfant.com Leia Mais…
All of us experience death. It might be the death of a spouse, the death of a family member, the death of a child or a close friend. It is the most devastating experience any human must endure. Not surprisingly, many of us believe in an afterlife or, at the very least, hope there is an afterlife. But where is the proof?
Finding proof of the afterlife is no easy task. This is because many people believe that proof of existence of something must be scientific proof. When science cannot prove the existence of something, including the afterlife, many people take the easy path and simply discount the idea entirely. The more rational seeker understands that not everything that exists can be proven scientifically - awareness, the presence of thought, etc. It is not that these things do not exist; it is instead that they do not fall under the umbrella of science.
CARE Certified Medium and author Pat Chalfant knows, beyond any shadow of doubt, that the afterlife exists. For Pat and many of her students and clients, the proof lies in the psychic experiences they have shared.
"In one situation a woman called for a reading and I was able to reassure her that her daughter was still living but wanted her to know that she had inadvertently killed herself," Pat stated. "All the while I was in contact with the daughter, I was in tears—reflecting her tears. Another wrote me asking if I could get her in touch with the person that she had gone to radio and TV shows hoping the famous mediums who worked on those shows would connect her with again, only to be overlooked after paying hundreds of dollars to attend these events. As I read the e-mail she had written me, I saw three images, one after another, and I immediately wrote back to her describing these to her. She replied just as quickly saying I had hit the nail on the head and said she would be forever grateful for my proving adequately to her that he still existed."
Pat's inspirational book, 'Spirit Lights A Path To Mediumship', explains how Pat, a real skeptic regarding such matters, developed mediumship abilities and now lives a life transformed by the spiritual. Mediumship is a controversial issue and Pat understands this, but she also believes that credible mediumship holds the promise of real benefits for mankind that have not been fully explored.
She has written a column on parapsychology and interviewed Hollywood stars and the psychics who read for them for a national newspaper. Other topics she’s taught and written about are: past life therapy, death and dying, the Edgar Cayce work, the Cathars, and Spiritual healing.
The Association for Past Life Research and Therapies newsletter published a series of her interviews with psychiatrists, psychologists, and hypnotherapists who were all west coast pioneers of past life therapy. She also teaches internationally online and intermittently hosts an online Spiritualist circle, Spirit Lights Chapel.
Pat offers one-on-one client readings arranged via email, and offers classes in mediumship. She hosts a Youtube channel that offers information on mediumship. All are now available at her site.
Pat's online courses are exactly like the ones she teaches regularly in a classroom setting in Portland,Oregon. These classes are held online so that anyone can take part no matter where they might be in the world. Students receive one-on-one, private instruction - instead of sharing instruction with a group of students. This approach can produce results in a shorter amount of time.
Private psychic readings can be done over the phone and can be scheduled by email.
Pat Chalfant is currently appearing on The Authors Show. Her interview is available now at The Authors Show site. 'Spirit Lights A Path To Mediumship' is available at her website and at Amazon. Pat is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at pat.chalfant@patchalfant.com. She is also available for inspirational lectures. More information can be found at her website at http://www.patchalfant.com.
About Pat Chalfant:
Oregon Spiritualist Medium Pat Chalfant's amazing psychic gifts have helped hundreds of individuals worldwide. Pat has written a column on parapsychology and interviewed Hollywood stars and the psychics who read for them for a national newspaper. Other topics she’s taught and written about are: past life therapy, death and dying, the Edgar Cayce work, the Cathars, and Spiritual healing.
The Association for Past Life Research and Therapies newsletter published a series of her interviews with psychiatrists, psychologists, and hypnotherapists who were all west coast pioneers of past life therapy. Pat believes that series is destined to become a book.
She teaches internationally online and intermittently hosts an online Spiritualist circle, Spirit Lights Chapel.
Contact:
Pat Chalfant
pat.chalfant@patchalfant.com
http://www.patchalfant.com Leia Mais…
Sunday, April 9, 2017
Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show Lineup For The Week Of April 10, 2017
Book Marketing serves as a resource for authors and allows members to engage in promotion and publicity for marketing purposes. The site offers no-charge marketing training, book publicity opportunities and a buyers club for book marketing services
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 April 10, 2017. The new show schedule is available at the Authors Marketing Powerhouse 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. Book Marketing, branded as The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, helps authors overcome these challenges by providing authors and publishers three distinct benefits:
* No charge publicity - members can upload photos, bios, book covers, video and book videos. Each author can develop a personalized page and a personal blog. The site allows for integration with Facebook and Twitter.
* No charge marketing training - provided through the Book Marketing Master Class series of training videos and peer to peer sharing of information.
* Buyers club - low pricing on products and services used by authors and publishers to market books allows members to dramatically reduce book production and book marketing costs.
The site also offers discussion forums, segmented special interest groups and allows for event listings. The site is a joint collaboration, developed by Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show.
The Authors Show radio shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide. Segmented shows by genre include fiction, non-fiction and Christian shows. The upcoming scheduled radio lineups include:
Week April 10, 2017 On The Authors Show:
Anita A. Caruso
Margaret Arney
Dana Morris-Jones
Ruth Finnegan
Danielle Pajak
King Grossman
Dr. Nicole
Virginia Simpson
C. Barrymore Greene II
Carol Taylor
Gwen Mayo
Andre Boyce
Kathy MacMillan
Hans Berger
Cathy Cruise
Vahan Zanoyan
Clayton Graham
Thomas J. Rice
Ken Dye
Kass Ghayouri
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 radio group of programs.
More information is available by visiting the Book Marketing site. Questions about Book Marketing can be addressed to Don McCauley by email at don (at) FreePublicityGroup.com. Questions about The Authors Show can be addressed to Danielle Hampson at danielle (at)TheAuthorsShow.com.
Contact:
Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com
Danielle Hampson
The Authors Show
danielle@theauthorsshow.com Leia Mais…
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 April 10, 2017. The new show schedule is available at the Authors Marketing Powerhouse 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. Book Marketing, branded as The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, helps authors overcome these challenges by providing authors and publishers three distinct benefits:
* No charge publicity - members can upload photos, bios, book covers, video and book videos. Each author can develop a personalized page and a personal blog. The site allows for integration with Facebook and Twitter.
* No charge marketing training - provided through the Book Marketing Master Class series of training videos and peer to peer sharing of information.
* Buyers club - low pricing on products and services used by authors and publishers to market books allows members to dramatically reduce book production and book marketing costs.
The site also offers discussion forums, segmented special interest groups and allows for event listings. The site is a joint collaboration, developed by Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show.
The Authors Show radio shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide. Segmented shows by genre include fiction, non-fiction and Christian shows. The upcoming scheduled radio lineups include:
Week April 10, 2017 On The Authors Show:
Anita A. Caruso
Margaret Arney
Dana Morris-Jones
Ruth Finnegan
Danielle Pajak
King Grossman
Dr. Nicole
Virginia Simpson
C. Barrymore Greene II
Carol Taylor
Gwen Mayo
Andre Boyce
Kathy MacMillan
Hans Berger
Cathy Cruise
Vahan Zanoyan
Clayton Graham
Thomas J. Rice
Ken Dye
Kass Ghayouri
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 radio group of programs.
More information is available by visiting the Book Marketing site. Questions about Book Marketing can be addressed to Don McCauley by email at don (at) FreePublicityGroup.com. Questions about The Authors Show can be addressed to Danielle Hampson at danielle (at)TheAuthorsShow.com.
Contact:
Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com
Danielle Hampson
The Authors Show
danielle@theauthorsshow.com Leia Mais…
Saturday, April 8, 2017
60 Minutes Interview Of Officer In Shooting In Tulsa OK - Author And Police Training Expert R. Barry Andrews Releases Statement
R. Barry Andrews spent twenty-one years as the Executive Director of Police Training Institute, Inc., a non-profit advanced law enforcement training organization. In the tradition of great police novel writers, his police fiction novels are gritty, raw and real.
Bill Whitaker of 60 Minutes recently interviewed Betty Shelby, veteran police officer in Tulsa Oklahoma involved in the shooting of Terrance Crutcher. R. Barry Andrews, former Executive Director of Police Training Institute Inc, released a statement that brought a number of important issues to light.
"Officer Betty Shelby, a ten year veteran of the Tulsa Police Department, shot and killed Terrance Crutcher in the center of a two lane road," Andrews stated. "The shooting was captured on two different police cameras and she was charged in an information (bypassing a Grand Jury) with Felony Manslaughter. Officer Shelby presented a cogent and logical thought process as to the rationale for her response to the actions of Mr. Crutcher. She presented a viable Graham Standard argument that her actions were those of a reasonable police officer."
"The story, told by 60 minutes reported by Bill Whitaker was mostly a fair representation until his use of the word 'executioner' in a question to Officer Shelby and the comparison to other controversial videos involving 'unarmed' suspects. Even Mr. Whitaker admitted that the two videos failed to show demonstrative evidence of what actually happened. The dashboard camera was blocked by the two officers and the helicopter moved out of view when the fatal shot was fired."
"As important as Officer Shelby’s statements were those made by the first back-up officer to the scene. He told Mr. Whitaker that he drew his Taser because Shelby had her gun out. He said that if she had drawn her Taser, he would have drawn his gun. More importantly, he told Mr. Whitaker that he was also in fear for his safety as the incident progressed stating, 'the hairs on the back of my next stood up.'"
"The story specifically mentioned Trayvon Martin, whose case has no affiliation with law enforcement, but is mentioned in all shootings of black males by police."
"In fact, Philando Castile (St. Paul, MN.), Keith Scott (Charlotte, N.C.) and Alton Sterling (Baton Rouge, La.) were all armed with a firearm on their person. Tamir Rice (Cleveland, O.) displayed a firearm, which later proved to be a toy, at the time he was shot."
"Sixty Minutes Overtime presented a story at least as important as what aired in the show itself. It offered a witness who saw the behavior exhibited by Mr. Crutcher prior to the arrival of Officer Shelby. The witness, in a subsequent interview, stated that she had a fear that Mr. Crutcher was armed and by the erratic behavior he exhibited."
"The behavior of the politicians in this case exhibits fear and ignorance. The Tulsa Mayor’s first thoughts after receiving the call from the Chief of Police was, 'Oh boy, this is not good.'"
"The case will play out in a Courtroom in May. The decision of Shelby’s legal counsel to allow the interview will play out as well. It gives the prosecution the opportunity to parse her recorded statements to be used against her. This especially is true with her statement, 'tried by twelve or carried by six.'"
"A tragedy does not create a criminal act. The question of whether or not the officer’s actions were necessary is subject to question. The question of whether or not the action was reasonable is, based on available evidence, positively."
R. Barry Andrews spent twenty-one years as the Executive Director of Police Training Institute, Inc., a non-profit advanced law enforcement training organization. In the tradition of great police novel writers, his police fiction novels are gritty, raw and real. Though he writes works of fiction, they are based on real world facts. Andrews is the author of two police novels:
The New Recruit - Set in Cincinnati, this is a fictional novel which introduces the realities of becoming and being an urban American cop. Matt Davis is a 23 year old who has just graduated from UCLA with a degree in criminal justice. His parents tell him it’s time to find a job and he applies to be a cop in Cincinnati, Ohio. The reader follows Matt through the rigorous pre-employment testing and while in Cincinnati, he witnesses a murder. The book follows the investigation of the homicide while Matt waits to hear if he has been selected.
The Female Recruit - The second of a three book fictional series about the realities of becoming (being) a cop in urban America. Lissa Harding is a powerful woman whose only career aspiration is to be a cop. She moves to the big city after finishing college and takes a job as a security guard where she is assaulted at work. She turns this tragic event into a positive when she takes a position as a sex crimes investigator because of her ability to relate to the victims.
R. Barry Andrews is available for media interviews and speaking engagements. He can be reached using the information below or by email at coptrainer56@yahoo.com. All of his books are available at online book retailers. More information, including a number of pieces that address police shootings and the realities of being a cop today are available at his website at http://www.rbarryandrews.com.
About R. Barry Andrews:
R. Barry Andrews spent twenty-one years as the Executive Director of Police Training Institute, Inc., a non-profit advanced law enforcement training organization. He now writes police novels based on his experiences in the field and in the classroom. He resides in Ohio.
Contact:
R. Barry Andrews
coptrainer56@yahoo.com
http://www.rbarryandrews.com Leia Mais…
Bill Whitaker of 60 Minutes recently interviewed Betty Shelby, veteran police officer in Tulsa Oklahoma involved in the shooting of Terrance Crutcher. R. Barry Andrews, former Executive Director of Police Training Institute Inc, released a statement that brought a number of important issues to light.
"Officer Betty Shelby, a ten year veteran of the Tulsa Police Department, shot and killed Terrance Crutcher in the center of a two lane road," Andrews stated. "The shooting was captured on two different police cameras and she was charged in an information (bypassing a Grand Jury) with Felony Manslaughter. Officer Shelby presented a cogent and logical thought process as to the rationale for her response to the actions of Mr. Crutcher. She presented a viable Graham Standard argument that her actions were those of a reasonable police officer."
"The story, told by 60 minutes reported by Bill Whitaker was mostly a fair representation until his use of the word 'executioner' in a question to Officer Shelby and the comparison to other controversial videos involving 'unarmed' suspects. Even Mr. Whitaker admitted that the two videos failed to show demonstrative evidence of what actually happened. The dashboard camera was blocked by the two officers and the helicopter moved out of view when the fatal shot was fired."
"As important as Officer Shelby’s statements were those made by the first back-up officer to the scene. He told Mr. Whitaker that he drew his Taser because Shelby had her gun out. He said that if she had drawn her Taser, he would have drawn his gun. More importantly, he told Mr. Whitaker that he was also in fear for his safety as the incident progressed stating, 'the hairs on the back of my next stood up.'"
"The story specifically mentioned Trayvon Martin, whose case has no affiliation with law enforcement, but is mentioned in all shootings of black males by police."
"In fact, Philando Castile (St. Paul, MN.), Keith Scott (Charlotte, N.C.) and Alton Sterling (Baton Rouge, La.) were all armed with a firearm on their person. Tamir Rice (Cleveland, O.) displayed a firearm, which later proved to be a toy, at the time he was shot."
"Sixty Minutes Overtime presented a story at least as important as what aired in the show itself. It offered a witness who saw the behavior exhibited by Mr. Crutcher prior to the arrival of Officer Shelby. The witness, in a subsequent interview, stated that she had a fear that Mr. Crutcher was armed and by the erratic behavior he exhibited."
"The behavior of the politicians in this case exhibits fear and ignorance. The Tulsa Mayor’s first thoughts after receiving the call from the Chief of Police was, 'Oh boy, this is not good.'"
"The case will play out in a Courtroom in May. The decision of Shelby’s legal counsel to allow the interview will play out as well. It gives the prosecution the opportunity to parse her recorded statements to be used against her. This especially is true with her statement, 'tried by twelve or carried by six.'"
"A tragedy does not create a criminal act. The question of whether or not the officer’s actions were necessary is subject to question. The question of whether or not the action was reasonable is, based on available evidence, positively."
R. Barry Andrews spent twenty-one years as the Executive Director of Police Training Institute, Inc., a non-profit advanced law enforcement training organization. In the tradition of great police novel writers, his police fiction novels are gritty, raw and real. Though he writes works of fiction, they are based on real world facts. Andrews is the author of two police novels:
The New Recruit - Set in Cincinnati, this is a fictional novel which introduces the realities of becoming and being an urban American cop. Matt Davis is a 23 year old who has just graduated from UCLA with a degree in criminal justice. His parents tell him it’s time to find a job and he applies to be a cop in Cincinnati, Ohio. The reader follows Matt through the rigorous pre-employment testing and while in Cincinnati, he witnesses a murder. The book follows the investigation of the homicide while Matt waits to hear if he has been selected.
The Female Recruit - The second of a three book fictional series about the realities of becoming (being) a cop in urban America. Lissa Harding is a powerful woman whose only career aspiration is to be a cop. She moves to the big city after finishing college and takes a job as a security guard where she is assaulted at work. She turns this tragic event into a positive when she takes a position as a sex crimes investigator because of her ability to relate to the victims.
R. Barry Andrews is available for media interviews and speaking engagements. He can be reached using the information below or by email at coptrainer56@yahoo.com. All of his books are available at online book retailers. More information, including a number of pieces that address police shootings and the realities of being a cop today are available at his website at http://www.rbarryandrews.com.
About R. Barry Andrews:
R. Barry Andrews spent twenty-one years as the Executive Director of Police Training Institute, Inc., a non-profit advanced law enforcement training organization. He now writes police novels based on his experiences in the field and in the classroom. He resides in Ohio.
Contact:
R. Barry Andrews
coptrainer56@yahoo.com
http://www.rbarryandrews.com Leia Mais…
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
The Mentally Ill Stuck In Jails and Prisons - Education Is Key To Solving The Problem Says Virginia Frusteri Sollars, Author Of 'And Some Will Triumph'
'And Some Will Triumph' is a riveting look into correction mental health and is ultimately a story of regret, hope, tragedy and redemption
It is a sad fact today that many mentally ill people in the U.S. often end up in jail or prison. This horrific situation is no small problem - it is a catastrophe. It is not one of those things that will go away if we just ignore it. This has instead become a national crisis. While there are no easy fixes, it is imperative that action be taken.
A story by Karen Libby on OzarksFirst.com provides information on how a new tax law signed by Governor Ava Hutchinson will establish a number of regional Mental Health Crisis Stabilization Centers, providing $5 million dollars slated to provide mental health evaluation and treatment. Money is important, but education is equally important if not more so, according to Virginia Sollars, author of 'And Some Will Triumph'.
"We do not have the facilities or the funds to heal the mentally ill," Sollars stated, "though it seems as if due to news articles of recent deaths in prison and jails, people are becoming more aware of the issues that the mentally ill face. In the 1950’s Congress passed the National Mental Health Act and the Community Center Act. The later provided seed money to States to create community based facilities to replace state hospitals as the primary care center. However, what has happened due to many circumstances such as the economy and lack of funding is that jails and prisons have become the new institutions for the mentally ill, many who are homeless. Mentally ill repeat offenders have as high as a 90% recidivism rate and commit crimes that have been categorized by one study as crimes of survival. They are incarcerated for shoplifting, loitering, trespassing, public intoxication and disturbing the peace."
"I know many people might ask why they are not maintained on medication. Again, the facilities are not set up for the many that are in need. Even those who have families that care for them stop taking their medications for a variety of reasons. Think about this, your doctor tells you that you must take your antibiotic for at least ten days. By day four you are feeling better and stop. A few days later the symptoms are back again and now it is worse. It is the same way for the mentally ill. They stop hearing voices, or the depression is better, or for people with bipolar disorder they may be missing the highs, so they stop their meds and end up getting into trouble. Suicide by cop is a familiar scenario, putting both the officers and the mentally ill in jeopardy."
"In Orange County, which has a population of over 3 million, we have 10 beds for acute psychiatric patients with no insurance and that facility does not take medically ill people or the elderly. Though there are hospitals that take them on an emergency basis, it is to the detriment of other people who are ill and in need of assistance. Also, an officer has to accompany them, taking that officer off the street where he or she is needed."
"Here is a case scenario: A police officer is called to a scene where there is a mentally ill person. If that officer has been on the street for years, then hopefully he has learned enough about the mentally ill to deal with the person correctly. Sometimes it is just a matter of giving the mentally ill person enough space, not rushing in, not making a bad situation worse. Many officers only receive three to five hours of training when they are at the academy. Though now some have received CIT (Crisis Intervention Training) which could be as high as forty hours, as a psychiatric nurse of over 36 years and a correctional nurse for over 26, I know that it takes many years and many interactions to obtain the knowledge necessary so that no one gets hurt. There were times when I needed to call on all my years of experience to contain a situation."
"The mentally ill can be extremely volatile and can strike out due to paranoia or fear of authority. Many have come in contact with the law at one time or another and for most it has been a horrifying experience. The mentally ill person may be paranoid and feel the officer is going to hurt him, or having command hallucinations demanding that he attack, not understanding that this will lead to imprisonment and sometimes death. Even if that person is contained in a human manner, the officers usually need medical clearance to bring them to a mental health facility. This leads to the officer sitting for hours, maybe days at an emergency room for a mental health bed to become available, leaving him off the street where he is needed. What usually happens is that they bring the mentally ill to jail. If it is a minor charge, that person may be on the street within twenty-four hours, given a time and date to appear at court. As many mentally ill have no idea what day, month, or year it is, they don’t show up and it becomes a warrant. So, the next time they come in contact with law enforcement, then end up staying. Unfortunately, the jail is not the place for the mentally ill. There are few beds for them and personnel is overwhelmed. They get lost in the system and sometimes mental health is not advised of their incarceration until they have hurt themselves or someone else. The problem is nationwide."
"I think that all law enforcement should be better versed on mental illness. They should be giving courses that are mandatory and not learn how to deal with them on the job. There are psychiatric teams that do come out to assist, but some work banker’s hours and others just take too long to get there."
"We need to educate people and it should start in the classrooms and at home."
Sollars uses her captivating and sometimes shocking stories of fact-based fiction to reveal the stark truths that lie behind the curtain of today’s current issues- the fundamental facts often obscured by our headline culture. Her gift for raw storytelling takes readers backstage, where they will experience, in vivid 3-D the challenges her semi-fictional characters must face. She brings the truth into the light, and lays bare the stunning reality behind these stories in ways that mere headlines could never achieve.
As a psychiatric nurse, Virginia journeyed inside the minds of the mentally ill. She not only allows her readers to participate in the day to day struggles that ensue behind the heavy steel doors of the correctional facility, but takes her readers into the thoughts, fears and secrets of the psychiatric inmates. Virginia explains the reasons why the criminal justice system has become the dumping ground for the mentally ill and why there are so few beds available to them on the outside, a matter of great concern in the United States.
Sollars' book has received rave reviews from readers. Kirkus Reviews said the book is ….” a remarkable timeline of the treatment of mental illness in the past 40 years, and it’s a triumphant account of her boldness as a mother, nurse, and woman. At a time when mental health is in the forefront of conversations about our health care system, her story is one of hope."
One reader stated, "Absolutely the best book I’ve read in years, uncensored look into correctional mental health, patients, inmates and the professionals who deal with some of society’s most troubled criminals, their day to day struggles all interwoven within a gripping story of murder and suspense. A must read!" Another said, "Awesome story! While the story keeps you turning the pages to see what happens next, the real plight of the mental health patients in a correctional setting is heartbreaking.
Virginia Sollars is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at virginiasollars@yahoo.com. 'And Some Will Triumph' is available at online retailers. More information is available at her website at http://www.virginiasollars.net.
About Virginia Frusteri Sollars:
Virginia Frusteri Sollars was raised in Brooklyn, New York, and became a registered nurse in 1980, working as a psychiatric nurse for most of her career. She worked in the jail system for twenty-six years, caring for and treating the mentally ill. She continues to advocate for the mentally ill though her presentations and radio shows advising people of the plight of the mentally ill.
Contact:
Virginia Frusteri Sollars
virginiasollars@yahoo.com
http://www.virginiasollars.net Leia Mais…
It is a sad fact today that many mentally ill people in the U.S. often end up in jail or prison. This horrific situation is no small problem - it is a catastrophe. It is not one of those things that will go away if we just ignore it. This has instead become a national crisis. While there are no easy fixes, it is imperative that action be taken.
A story by Karen Libby on OzarksFirst.com provides information on how a new tax law signed by Governor Ava Hutchinson will establish a number of regional Mental Health Crisis Stabilization Centers, providing $5 million dollars slated to provide mental health evaluation and treatment. Money is important, but education is equally important if not more so, according to Virginia Sollars, author of 'And Some Will Triumph'.
"We do not have the facilities or the funds to heal the mentally ill," Sollars stated, "though it seems as if due to news articles of recent deaths in prison and jails, people are becoming more aware of the issues that the mentally ill face. In the 1950’s Congress passed the National Mental Health Act and the Community Center Act. The later provided seed money to States to create community based facilities to replace state hospitals as the primary care center. However, what has happened due to many circumstances such as the economy and lack of funding is that jails and prisons have become the new institutions for the mentally ill, many who are homeless. Mentally ill repeat offenders have as high as a 90% recidivism rate and commit crimes that have been categorized by one study as crimes of survival. They are incarcerated for shoplifting, loitering, trespassing, public intoxication and disturbing the peace."
"I know many people might ask why they are not maintained on medication. Again, the facilities are not set up for the many that are in need. Even those who have families that care for them stop taking their medications for a variety of reasons. Think about this, your doctor tells you that you must take your antibiotic for at least ten days. By day four you are feeling better and stop. A few days later the symptoms are back again and now it is worse. It is the same way for the mentally ill. They stop hearing voices, or the depression is better, or for people with bipolar disorder they may be missing the highs, so they stop their meds and end up getting into trouble. Suicide by cop is a familiar scenario, putting both the officers and the mentally ill in jeopardy."
"In Orange County, which has a population of over 3 million, we have 10 beds for acute psychiatric patients with no insurance and that facility does not take medically ill people or the elderly. Though there are hospitals that take them on an emergency basis, it is to the detriment of other people who are ill and in need of assistance. Also, an officer has to accompany them, taking that officer off the street where he or she is needed."
"Here is a case scenario: A police officer is called to a scene where there is a mentally ill person. If that officer has been on the street for years, then hopefully he has learned enough about the mentally ill to deal with the person correctly. Sometimes it is just a matter of giving the mentally ill person enough space, not rushing in, not making a bad situation worse. Many officers only receive three to five hours of training when they are at the academy. Though now some have received CIT (Crisis Intervention Training) which could be as high as forty hours, as a psychiatric nurse of over 36 years and a correctional nurse for over 26, I know that it takes many years and many interactions to obtain the knowledge necessary so that no one gets hurt. There were times when I needed to call on all my years of experience to contain a situation."
"The mentally ill can be extremely volatile and can strike out due to paranoia or fear of authority. Many have come in contact with the law at one time or another and for most it has been a horrifying experience. The mentally ill person may be paranoid and feel the officer is going to hurt him, or having command hallucinations demanding that he attack, not understanding that this will lead to imprisonment and sometimes death. Even if that person is contained in a human manner, the officers usually need medical clearance to bring them to a mental health facility. This leads to the officer sitting for hours, maybe days at an emergency room for a mental health bed to become available, leaving him off the street where he is needed. What usually happens is that they bring the mentally ill to jail. If it is a minor charge, that person may be on the street within twenty-four hours, given a time and date to appear at court. As many mentally ill have no idea what day, month, or year it is, they don’t show up and it becomes a warrant. So, the next time they come in contact with law enforcement, then end up staying. Unfortunately, the jail is not the place for the mentally ill. There are few beds for them and personnel is overwhelmed. They get lost in the system and sometimes mental health is not advised of their incarceration until they have hurt themselves or someone else. The problem is nationwide."
"I think that all law enforcement should be better versed on mental illness. They should be giving courses that are mandatory and not learn how to deal with them on the job. There are psychiatric teams that do come out to assist, but some work banker’s hours and others just take too long to get there."
"We need to educate people and it should start in the classrooms and at home."
Sollars uses her captivating and sometimes shocking stories of fact-based fiction to reveal the stark truths that lie behind the curtain of today’s current issues- the fundamental facts often obscured by our headline culture. Her gift for raw storytelling takes readers backstage, where they will experience, in vivid 3-D the challenges her semi-fictional characters must face. She brings the truth into the light, and lays bare the stunning reality behind these stories in ways that mere headlines could never achieve.
As a psychiatric nurse, Virginia journeyed inside the minds of the mentally ill. She not only allows her readers to participate in the day to day struggles that ensue behind the heavy steel doors of the correctional facility, but takes her readers into the thoughts, fears and secrets of the psychiatric inmates. Virginia explains the reasons why the criminal justice system has become the dumping ground for the mentally ill and why there are so few beds available to them on the outside, a matter of great concern in the United States.
Sollars' book has received rave reviews from readers. Kirkus Reviews said the book is ….” a remarkable timeline of the treatment of mental illness in the past 40 years, and it’s a triumphant account of her boldness as a mother, nurse, and woman. At a time when mental health is in the forefront of conversations about our health care system, her story is one of hope."
One reader stated, "Absolutely the best book I’ve read in years, uncensored look into correctional mental health, patients, inmates and the professionals who deal with some of society’s most troubled criminals, their day to day struggles all interwoven within a gripping story of murder and suspense. A must read!" Another said, "Awesome story! While the story keeps you turning the pages to see what happens next, the real plight of the mental health patients in a correctional setting is heartbreaking.
Virginia Sollars is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at virginiasollars@yahoo.com. 'And Some Will Triumph' is available at online retailers. More information is available at her website at http://www.virginiasollars.net.
About Virginia Frusteri Sollars:
Virginia Frusteri Sollars was raised in Brooklyn, New York, and became a registered nurse in 1980, working as a psychiatric nurse for most of her career. She worked in the jail system for twenty-six years, caring for and treating the mentally ill. She continues to advocate for the mentally ill though her presentations and radio shows advising people of the plight of the mentally ill.
Contact:
Virginia Frusteri Sollars
virginiasollars@yahoo.com
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Sunday, April 2, 2017
Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show Lineup For The Week Of April 3, 2017
Book Marketing serves as a resource for authors and allows members to engage in promotion and publicity for marketing purposes. The site offers no-charge marketing training, book publicity opportunities and a buyers club for book marketing services
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 April 3, 2017. The new show schedule is available at the Authors Marketing Powerhouse 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. Book Marketing, branded as The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, helps authors overcome these challenges by providing authors and publishers three distinct benefits:
* No charge publicity - members can upload photos, bios, book covers, video and book videos. Each author can develop a personalized page and a personal blog. The site allows for integration with Facebook and Twitter.
* No charge marketing training - provided through the Book Marketing Master Class series of training videos and peer to peer sharing of information.
* Buyers club - low pricing on products and services used by authors and publishers to market books allows members to dramatically reduce book production and book marketing costs.
The site also offers discussion forums, segmented special interest groups and allows for event listings. The site is a joint collaboration, developed by Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show.
The Authors Show radio shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide. Segmented shows by genre include fiction, non-fiction and Christian shows. The upcoming scheduled radio lineups include:
Week April 3, 2017 On The Authors Show:
Christina M. Pages
Jim Dilyard
Jim Dilyard
November Ellison
Puneet Mathur
Kathy MacMillan
Dr. Imani Ma'at
Abigail Keam
Hans Berger
Maggie Stevens
Nan C. Cataldi
King Grossman
Donna Louis
Travis Heermann
Frances Fuller
Dr. Scot Hodkiewicz
Jane R. Wood
Tina Martel
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 radio group of programs.
More information is available by visiting the Book Marketing site. Questions about Book Marketing can be addressed to Don McCauley by email at don (at) FreePublicityGroup.com. Questions about The Authors Show can be addressed to Danielle Hampson at danielle (at)TheAuthorsShow.com.
Contact:
Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com
Danielle Hampson
The Authors Show
danielle@theauthorsshow.com
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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 April 3, 2017. The new show schedule is available at the Authors Marketing Powerhouse 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. Book Marketing, branded as The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, helps authors overcome these challenges by providing authors and publishers three distinct benefits:
* No charge publicity - members can upload photos, bios, book covers, video and book videos. Each author can develop a personalized page and a personal blog. The site allows for integration with Facebook and Twitter.
* No charge marketing training - provided through the Book Marketing Master Class series of training videos and peer to peer sharing of information.
* Buyers club - low pricing on products and services used by authors and publishers to market books allows members to dramatically reduce book production and book marketing costs.
The site also offers discussion forums, segmented special interest groups and allows for event listings. The site is a joint collaboration, developed by Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show.
The Authors Show radio shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide. Segmented shows by genre include fiction, non-fiction and Christian shows. The upcoming scheduled radio lineups include:
Week April 3, 2017 On The Authors Show:
Christina M. Pages
Jim Dilyard
Jim Dilyard
November Ellison
Puneet Mathur
Kathy MacMillan
Dr. Imani Ma'at
Abigail Keam
Hans Berger
Maggie Stevens
Nan C. Cataldi
King Grossman
Donna Louis
Travis Heermann
Frances Fuller
Dr. Scot Hodkiewicz
Jane R. Wood
Tina Martel
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 radio group of programs.
More information is available by visiting the Book Marketing site. Questions about Book Marketing can be addressed to Don McCauley by email at don (at) FreePublicityGroup.com. Questions about The Authors Show can be addressed to Danielle Hampson at danielle (at)TheAuthorsShow.com.
Contact:
Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com
Danielle Hampson
The Authors Show
danielle@theauthorsshow.com
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