Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Mass Shootings In The US Will Not Be Stopped Until We Face The Truth Says Donna Louis, Award Winning Author of 'Thriving In Every Season Of Life With God'


Louis is the multi-award-winning author of three inspirational Christian books. Louis’ books reveal God’s desire for our happiness and joy.

Though it need not be said again, mass shootings in the US are at an all-time high. It has affected thousands of families nationwide. The headlines, day after day, scream at us about "Another mass shooting." Joe Biden called this an "epidemic" and "an international embarrassment."

While legislation mental health initiatives can mitigate the problem somewhat, we must look deeper at the root cause of gun violence. That root cause, regardless of how we frame it or attempt to sugar-coat it, is hatred. We can try to lessen the effect of that word by creating categories or well-crafted labels, but in the end, it is hatred in some form. Donna Louis, award-winning author of a number of inspirational Christian books recently had this to say:

"What is the greatest thing of all? Love. It is an insatiable craving. Flowers, romance novels, The Hallmark Channel, teddy bears, etc. The Bible says love is the greatest of all things. 'And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” – 1 Corinthians 13:13.

"There is a Greek word 'Agape' listed in the Bible and Agape means the fatherly love of God for humans, as well as the human reciprocal love for God. In Scripture, the transcendent agape love is the highest form of love - (BritannicaEncyclopedia.com). The Bible says that we are to be Godlike. The Bible describes it this way, 'Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.' – Ephesians 5:1-2. Then there is the greatest known Bible verse ever, 'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.' – John 3:16.

"Then why is it so hard for us to show love? Basketball is a great sport. Sometimes you can have great defensive games and other times you can have awesome offensive games. The highest ever scoring game was between the Detroit Pistons and the Denver Nuggets back on December 13, 1983 where the final score was 186 – 184 with the Pistons defeating the Nuggets. It is an absolute atrocity to know that mass shootings in 2021 can possibly surpass these numbers. There were 35 mass shootings in January 2021 with 23 people that were killed and 145 wounded. In February 2021 there were 43 mass shootings with 49 people killed and 152 wounded. In March 2021 there were 48 mass shootings with 70 people killed and 188 wounded - (wikipedia.com). We are still in April 2021, so final figures have not been calculated yet. When does it end?

"The Bible says, 'Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.' – 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. If God could give his son Jesus for all of us, why can’t we give of ourselves for our fellow mankind? Stop the hate and start spreading love!"

In her latest book, 'Thriving In Every Season Of Life With God', Louis presents the idea that we experience "seasons" in life, in much the same way as nature experiences seasons, with periods of both growth and decline. When we understand that, we come to see that a period of decline is not something permanent, but instead merely foreshadows a period of growth. The book, somewhat similar to the books found in 'Chicken Soup For The Soul' collections, is highly motivational and packed with powerful and engaging stories that give the reader examples of illuminating situations drawn from the lives of both Biblical-era and modern day people

Louis is also the author of 'Book of Proverbs, Wisdom vs. Wilderness', which delves deeply into the timeless human quest for wisdom. As all Christians know, the primary purpose of the Biblical Book of Proverbs is to teach wisdom. The Book of Proverbs provides intellectual depth, insights and exceptional wisdom on how to live a meaningful, joyful and tranquil life by honoring and respecting God as omnipotent.

'Book Of Proverbs' discusses all chapters in Proverbs 1-31 and brings insight, clarity, and basic meaning to several verses in each chapter. It clarifies why wisdom is not only essential, but mandatory in life, if one hopes to live a blessed life, versus living destitute, empty, or feeling lost or hopeless.

Donna Louis' first book, 'Miracles of Direction, Miracles of Conquest, Miracles of Provision and Miracles of Purpose' helps readers explore miracles both past and present. The book explores biblical miracles that took place while Jesus was here on earth. She then references with miracles that take place on a daily basis in the modern world. She separates these miracles into four categories and presents insightful examples of each type, taken directly from the Bible.

Louis knows her subject well, as she has personally experienced four miracles. As the result of those life-altering experiences, she began an in-depth study of some of Christianity's most well-documented miracles. In her book, she attempts to expand upon and explain both the purpose and the direction of those miracles.

Louis has won a number of industry awards. She was chosen as the winner in the 2018 Top Female Author Awards in the Religion/Philosophy/Spiritual category. Louis was chosen from an international field of contestants by a panel of judges. She was also a winner in the 2018 50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading Awards.

Louis' recent wins follow three awards in the 50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading Awards contest (2015, 2016 and 2017), and two nominations in the Top Female Authors Awards.

'Miracles' has received rave reviews from readers. One review called it "amazing, uplifting and inspirational". Another stated, "I was profoundly impressed by the writing."

Several of Donna Louis' recent interviews will be featured a number of times this week on The Authors Show at http://www.theauthorsshow.com.

Donna Louis is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below, or by email at donnalouisgodsmessenger@aol.com. More information is available at her website. Both books are available at Payhip at http://bit.ly/1jFX4qs, at Barnes and Noble at http://bit.ly/2LECI1h, at Xulon press at http://bit.ly/2P4ezU5 and at Amazon at https://amzn.to/38wW82l. More information is available at her website at http://www.miraclebook.net.

About Donna Louis:

Donna Louis is happily married to her husband of 36 years Patrick Louis and currently resides in Florida. She lives to accomplish the task that God created her for and on a daily basis to follow Proverbs 3:5-6. "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."

Contact:

Donna Louis

donnalouisgodsmessenger@aol.com

http://www.miraclebook.net

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Best Beach Reads For 2021 - The Strong Women Series By Award Winning Author Gina Iafrate


Gina Iafrate writes sweeping family sagas that allow readers to escape to faraway places through engaging storylines and richly detailed narratives.

We are hoping that the pandemic is nearly over and many of us are anxious to get back to our lives as they were before. That means easing back into work, family gatherings and yes, even vacations. Spring and summer are almost here. For many of us that means the "beach read" season is nearly upon us.

Gina Iafrate's Strong Women series features a number of romantic fiction novels that feature characters who have managed to overcome staggering odds and yet emerge from overwhelming circumstances to build lives that can serve as models for women everywhere.

Gina Iafrate writes sweeping family sagas that allow readers to travel the globe without leaving home. Like fine pieces of music, her books are layered, providing readers with intricately formed mental images, punctuated by dramatic movements. In the tradition of writers like Nicholas Sparks and John Grisham, Gina's extraordinary story lines reveal the richness of the human experience told through the eyes of finely drawn characters. Nearly all of her story lines involve rich and tactile descriptions of exotic places, placing the reader in the very midst of those locales.

Iafrate's travel and life experiences have set the scene for much of her writing. Known for her quick-paced narration and descriptive atmosphere, Gina's words take the reader on unforgettable journeys, along with the characters she creates.

Books in the Strong Women series include:

The Girl From The Cornfield

It is 1950 and Giuliana Ferrante is growing up in a sleepy town deep in the Italian mountains.

In this coming-of-age saga, her young life is rocked to its core by a vicious attack that shatters the peaceful existence that she and many around her have always taken for granted.

Giuliana, determined to make a future for herself, flourishes by working tirelessly toward her education, securing a legal degree and ultimately a successful position in the business world.

She conquers all with kindness and love, managing to rise above the painful memories of her youth.

This sweeping, inspirational tale hurdles across time, countries, and characters as it explores how love can heal, reconcile, and restore.

The English Professor:

Andrew Robertson, an introverted, middle-aged professor leaves his unremarkable London life to embark on a journey to Sicily where strangers welcome him kindly. In this sensuous Mediterranean setting, he develops a burning infatuation for another man's wife. Falling into each other's arms, Andrew and Francesca both satisfy and heighten the emotional and physical longing they have felt all their adult lives. Their union results in a child. But Andrew must go back to London and Francesca must protect herself, Andrew and their child from the violent reach of her husband.

Bestowed By Love And Splendour

A breath-taking story of a broken-hearted wife and mother who unexpectedly finds the universal bliss takes her away from a tormented life, far across the ocean. On the exotic island of Sardinia, she becomes hypnotized by nature's beauty; the cloudless sky, the emerald blue hues of the sea and the gentleness of the people.

But fate strikes once more. Destiny takes over and transports her to a world beyond her imagination . . . allowing her to find peace, love, and splendour.

Due to the success of her first award winning novel, The English Professor, Iafrate is developing a new novel titled The Professor's Daughter. The story follows the life of Gracy Robertson who, with her father Andrew, manages to evade the mobsters still in pursuit. After the death of her father, Gracy's saga continues, guided by Andrews's lessons in kindness and love.

Iafrate is also the author of 'Releases From My Soul', a new collection of anthologies, crafted through a distinctive and intriguing combination of true stories, adventures and experiences from her life.

Gina gifts us with poems drawn from the depth of her soul. Some of the factual novellas were drawn directly from the author’s interesting life experiences, events and travel. Others were drawn purely from imagination.

Gina Iafrate is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at delsan06@sympatico.ca. A resident of Niagara, Ontario, she has been featured in local publications such as the Niagara News. Her books are available at online retailers and traditional brick and mortar bookstores. More information is available at her website at http://www.ginaiafrate.com.

About Gina Iafrate:

Gina Iafrate is bilingual. She writes in both Italian and English. Originally from Italy, Gina Iafrate now divides her time between Hollywood, Florida; Niagara, Ontario; and Europe. Gina’s works have been exhibited at The Pier 21 Museum in Halifax, and in Phoenix Magazine, The Horizon, and Author’s Voice. She is a 2016 Book Excellence Award Finalist. She has appeared in the annual Writers Forum and Niagara Area Artists, and at numerous libraries and book clubs.

She lives with her husband in Hollywood, Florida, and Niagara, Ontario, Canada.

Contact:

Gina Iafrate

delsan06@sympatico.ca

http://www.ginaiafrate.com

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Monday, April 26, 2021

Businesses Can Successfully Emerge Post Pandemic By Focusing On Two Critical Factors For Success Says Top Motivational Speaker Rocky Romanella


An inspirational keynote speaker and trainer, Romanella is founder and principal of 3SIXTY Management Services, LLC. He has over 40 years of leadership at Fortune 100's and is a leading expert in the development of leadership skills.

Today, nearly every business in America must deal with a challenge that we've not encountered before – to emerge successfully from a global pandemic. Some of us are in "survival mode", while others may be required to deal with obstacles unlike any we've faced in the past. Regardless of the current situation, we'll want to emerge stronger, more competitive and more resilient. That is no small undertaking.

In a recent newsletter, Rocky Romanella laid out two critical factors for success:

The Leadership Competencies and Skills of your team and The Organizational Agility of your team post pandemic.

Assessing the Leadership Competencies and Skills of your team can be achieved by building a competency profile that can be used to assess strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for growth. Competencies are characteristic behaviors associated with strong and effective performance in organizational roles. They are actual, delivered behaviors. When such behaviors are delivered, they result in good organizational outcomes. They are also the behaviors that distinguish superior performance from threshold performance.

In the case of Organizational Agility, challenges and strengths are assessed. For instance, challenges may include disruptive technology, competition or cost of sales. Strengths may include brand strength, high cash reserves and strong dealer networks.

Other topics of vital importance covered in this series of articles written by Rocky include:

The Remarkable Power of Leadership
Leadership Skills That Will Be The Key Drivers of Success Coming Out of the Pandemic
Great Leadership Is Setting the Tone from the Top
The Role of the Resilient Leader in Times of Crisis
A Call to Action for the Rapid Rebuild in 2021
The 100 Day Plan
Time to Pump the Life Blood Into Our Organization: Revenue
The Importance of the Balanced Scorecard in Measuring Success

The full text of all of the articles is available at Romanella's website at http://www.3sixtymanagementservices.com.

Rocky has built an entire library of cutting edge resources, available at his website, to help us start the Rapid Rebuild process. Those resources include:

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

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

TIGHTEN THE LUG NUTS - A Roadmap For The "Rapid Rebuild"

The book can help position an organization for hyper growth coming out of the pandemic, Rocky can take key concepts from the book to prepare leaders and their teams to hit the ground running as you rapidly rebuild your business. Tighten The Lug Nuts is loaded from cover to cover with practical information that can help leaders become more effective, more productive, and more successful. It is not just another "business leadership book." The deceptively simple concepts, with powerful “How To Messages“ can be utilized by anyone who holds a leadership position - parents, educators, and others. More information is available at http://www.tightenthelugnuts.com.

THE LIST - 23 LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

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

PODCASTS LIBRARY

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

VIDEO LIBRARY

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

More on leadership skills, virtual keynotes, training sessions, virtual meetings and conferencing calls, training workshops, strategy sessions and general information on the relaunch of the economy is available at Romanella’s website at https://3sixtymanagementservices.com.

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

'Tighten The Lug Nuts - The Principles Of Balanced Leadership' is unlike any business book you have ever read. If you read only one business book this year, this is the book you should read. In 'Tighten the Lug Nuts', Romanella uses his forty-plus years of experience at UPS, and his CEO and Director roles, to explore the ways a true leader can lead any organization and its people to new levels of success. More information on the book is available at http://www.TightenTheLugNuts.com.

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

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

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

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

About Rocky Romanella:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contact:

Rocky Romanella

http://www.3sixtymanagementservices.com

rockyromanella@gmail.com

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Sunday, April 25, 2021

Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of April 26, 2021


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

Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show®, founders of The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, have announced The Authors Show® radio and broadcast schedule for the week of April 26, 2021. The new show schedule is available at The Authors Show® site.

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

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

The Authors Show schedule for the week of April 26, 2021

Apr 26
Channel 1     Donna Louis (FL)
Channel 2     Tom Burkhalter (NC)
Channel 3     Tyler Hadyniak (ME)    
Channel 4     Edward J. Mike, PhD (MI)
Channel 5     Jennifer Swanson (FL)
Channel 6     Vito Altavilla (OH)
Channel 7     C.E. Gatchalian (Canada)
Channel 8     Jody Sharpe (AZ)
Channel 9     Simon de Wulf (United Kingdom)

Apr 27
Channel 1     Tara Taffera (VA)
Channel 2     Helene Fermont (Sweden)
Channel 3     David Rohlfing (IL)
Channel 4     Gibbs Williams, PhD (NY)
Channel 5     Ettie Zilber (AZ)
Channel 6     Misti Rains (CA)    
Channel 7     Vicki Veasey (FL)
Channel 8     Brooke Jones (OR)
Channel 9     Linda Balliro (MA)

Apr 28
Channel 1     Luca DiMatteo (CT)
Channel 2     Thomas Fargnoli (NJ)
Channel 3     Kevin Wayne Johnson (MD)
Channel 4     Chuck Etheridge (TX)
Channel 5     A.L. Tayler (United Kingdom)
Channel 6     Margaret Ann Spence (AZ)
Channel 7     Gary D. Conrad, M.D. (OK)
Channel 8     Max Cioux (IA)
Channel 9     Cathy Williams-Thrun (Canada)

Apr 29
Channel 1     Nicole Audet, M.D. (Canada)
Channel 2     Trish Ahjel Roberts (GA)
Channel 3     Benny Mailman (Cambodia)
Channel 4     Deborah Armstrong (Canada)
Channel 5     Gabrielle Blondell (Australia)
Channel 6     RD Palmer (AZ)     The One
Channel 7     Luthie M West (OR)
Channel 8     Roger Peppercorn (SD)
Channel 9     Moana Robinson (Australia)

Apr 30 - May 2
Channel 1     David Baldacci (VA)
Channel 2     Jody Sharpe (AZ)
Channel 3     Linda L McIsaac Ph.D. (WI)
Channel 4     David F. D'Orazi (CA)
Channel 5     Valerie Doherty (IL)
Channel 6     RD Palmer (AZ)
Channel 7     Luthie M West (OR)
Channel 8     Michael Foster (CA)
Channel 9     Sylvie Beljanski (NY)

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.

Contact:

Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com

Danielle Hampson
The Authors Show
danielle@theauthorsshow.com

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Sunday, April 18, 2021

Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of April 19, 2021


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

Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show®, founders of The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, have announced The Authors Show® radio and broadcast schedule for the week of April 19, 2021. The new show schedule is available at The Authors Show® site.

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

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

The Authors Show schedule for the week of April 19, 2021

Apr 19
Channel 1     Linda Mac Dougall (CA)
Channel 2     Michael Piper and Paula Manga (TX)
Channel 3     Troy D. Washington, PhD (WI)
Channel 4     Linda Maria Frank (NY)    
Channel 5     Ross Benes (NY)
Channel 6     Laura Moss White (CA)    
Channel 7     Michael J. Vincent (United Kingdom)
Channel 8     Bronwen Sciortino (Australia)
Channel 9     Thomas A. Brigger (OH)

Apr 20
Channel 1     Tammy Spears (IN)    
Channel 2     Davis Macdonald (CA)
Channel 3     Danielle Larsen (NY)
Channel 4     David S. Kreinces (CA)
Channel 5     Nancine Meyer (AZ)
Channel 6     Stephen L. Bruneau (MA)
Channel 7     James Bastian (WI)
Channel 8     Nicole Audet, M.D. (Canada)
Channel 9     Virginia Burton Stringer (FL)

Apr 21
Channel 1     Mark Cheverton (NY)
Channel 2     Francis Y. Barel (France)
Channel 3     Harriet Hunter (FL)
Channel 4     Brian Huey (NC)
Channel 5     Richard Trayler (AZ)
Channel 6     Daniel L. Smith (CA)
Channel 7     Burt Weissbourd (NY)
Channel 8     Onwusa Opiah (United Kingdom)
Channel 9     Sylvie Beljanski (NY)

Apr 22
Channel 1     Larry Lockridge (NY)
Channel 2     Jones Deady (VT)
Channel 3     Michael Jordan (OH)
Channel 4     David F. D'Orazi (CA)
Channel 5     Colonel U. S. Army Ret. George A. Milton (VA)
Channel 6     Jim Gleeson (NC)
Channel 7     Steve Levi (AK)
Channel 8     Morag Higgins (United Kingdom)
Channel 9     Robert Arthur Neff (NC)

Apr 23 - Apr 25
Channel 1     Donna Louis (FL)
Channel 2     Bella Lynn Thompson (NY)
Channel 3     Lou Alpert (TX)
Channel 4     Brian Huey (NC)
Channel 5     Gina S. Scheff (OH)
Channel 6     Donna Louis (FL)
Channel 7     Joseph Carrabis (NH)
Channel 8     Sherrida Woodley (WA)
Channel 9     Ramsay Wood (United Kingdom)

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.

Contact:

Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com

Danielle Hampson
The Authors Show
danielle@theauthorsshow.com

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

Jane Austen Video Series To Be Produced By Award Winning Author Donna Fletcher Crow, Novelist Of British History


Crow writes meticulously researched, entertaining novels of romance, history, adventure and mystery in an engaging you-are-there style that allows readers to live the history. Reviewers have compared her work with PD James, Dan Brown and Barbara Pym.

Award winning author Donna Fletcher Crow has announced a new Jane Austen video series. Titled "Jane Austen: From Paradise to ...", the series will take viewers to various locations associated with Jane Austen, her books and the Austen family. Crow recently posted the first installment in the blog section of her website at https://donnafletchercrow.com/p/430/New-Venture-lunched-Jane-Austen-from-Paradise-to-Videos. As Donna stated in her blog post:

"When closures continued this year, I agreed to give the talk originally scheduled for the 2020 Portsmouth BookFest as a Zoom event for 2021. As the idea developed, I decided to let Jane speak for herself and give the whole talk in her persona.

"On the day, the event was gratifyingly successful, but the hoped-for recording was not. This led to my producing the entire talk as a video on my own.

"And thereby was born a new career avenue. I enjoyed the experience so much I have decided to produce a series of videos on “Jane Austen: From Paradise to...”

In the first video, Jane talks about scenes that were important to her family such as the Royal Naval Academy her brothers attended, and Spithead where her brothers' boats awaited their orders to sail and where Fanny's brother William in Mansfield Park was to report.

Jane shares from her letters, such as when she teases Cassandra about the arrival of Czar Alexander I of Russia at Portsmouth for a Naval review. She reads scenes from Mansfield Park including Fanny Price and Henry Crawford's encounter with Mr. Price on the High Street and their subsequent visit to the Dockyard.

Crow said in a recent interview: “I am so excited about this new venture. I found that doing the research and writing the script from Jane’s viewpoint gave me a whole new outlook on the material. I no longer felt like a 21st century visitor looking back, but more as if I were really experiencing the events in the Regency.

“And there are so many places to visit through Jane Austen’s eyes: All the homes she lived in; her favorite seashore spas, starting with Lyme Regis; and countless London sites. My hope is that scores of Austen fans will find new inspiration in watching my videos.”

Donna Fletcher Crow is the author of 50 books, mostly novels of British history. She has taken a number of high-level industry awards for her work. 'Glastonbury' is her best-known book, which received the prestigious First Place, Historical Novel, award from the National Federation of Press Women. Readers and reviewers have raved about 'Glastonbury', calling it "The best of its kind," "richly fascinating," "beautifully researched," "gloriously evocative," and "panoramic." One Amazon reader said, "WHAT a work! Every reader can be enveloped in the sheer scope and quality, every historian be constantly nodding at the precise detail and accuracy, and every Christian can rejoice in the fullness of scripture. For me it is simply beyond descriptive praise. I would urge all who value truth to treat themselves to a feast."

The Monastery Murders Series features atmospheric contemporary crimes with their roots buried deep in the middle ages. Books in the series include 'A Very Private Grave', 'A Darkly Hidden Truth', 'An Unholy Communion', 'A Newly Crimsoned Reliquary', 'An All-Consuming Fire' and the newly-released 'Against All Fierce Hostility.'

The Daughters of Courage, 'Kathryn', 'Elizabeth' and 'Stephanie' is a pioneer family saga based on the stories of Crow's own family and other Idaho pioneers in the Kuna, Nampa and Boise area. A short story on her blog entitled “A Nostalgic Fourth of July” is based on a scene from ‘Kathryn: Days of Loss and Hope'.

Where There is Love is a 6-book series of the enduring legacy of love and faith all based on historic people and events. The titles are: ‘Where Love Begins’, ‘Where Love Illumines’, ‘Where Love Triumphs’, ‘Where Love Restores’, ‘Where Love Shines’, and ‘Where Love Calls’.

The Elizabeth & Richard Mysteries is a literary suspense series using literary figures as background: Rudyard Kipling in 'The Flame Ignites', Dorothy L Sayers in 'The Shadow of Reality', Shakespeare in 'A Midsummer Eve's Nightmare', and Jane Austen in both 'A Jane Austen Encounter' and 'A Most Singular Venture'. Watch for 'A Prodigious Sum of Corpses: Seeking Sanditon at Jane Austen’s Seashore', which will take readers to all of Austen’s favorite seashore resorts. Accounts of Crow’s visits to these sites are available on her blog under the heading “Jane Austen Seashore Tour.”

The Lord Danvers Victorian true-crime series is an Amazon bestseller in the British Detectives category. Books in the series include 'A Lethal Spectre', 'A Most Inconvenient Death', 'Grave Matters', 'To Dust You Shall Return' and 'A Tincture of Murder'. Donna provides a no-charge download of 'A Tincture of Murder' for those who sign up for her newsletter. More information is available at her website.

Donna Fletcher Crow's awards include:

Where Love Begins, Best Historical Romance, Pinnacle Awards 2019
A Lethal Spectre, Best Mystery, Pinnacle Awards, 2019
Glastonbury, First Place, Historical Fiction, National Federation of Press Women Award of Merit
The Banks of the Boyne, Silver Angel; First Place Historical Fiction, National Federation Press Women
The Fields of Bannockburn, First Place Historical Fiction, National Federation Press Women
Professional Achievement Award, Northwest Nazarene College
Juvenile Books Award of Merit, Idaho Press Women
Top Idaho Author
Pacesetter Award, Mt. Hermon Writers Conference
Outstanding Historical Fiction, Idaho Press Women, National Federation of Press Women,
Idaho Writer of the Year
Best Inspirational Novel, Finalist Romance Writers of America
Writer of the Year, Mt. Hermon Writers Conference

Donna is available for media interviews and can be reached by email at donna@donnafletchercrow.com. All of her books are available at online book retailers. More information, including a no-charge download of 'A Tincture of Murder', is available at her website at https://www.donnafletchercrow.com.

About Donna Fletcher Crow:


Donna and her husband live in Boise, Idaho. They have 4 adult children and 15 grandchildren living on 3 continents. Donna is a former English literature teacher and lifelong Anglophile. Idahoans with long memories will remember her as a former Queen of the Snake River Stampede, Miss Rodeo Idaho and runner-up for Miss Rodeo America. She is an enthusiastic gardener.

Contact::

Donna Fletcher Crow

donna@donnafletchercrow.com

https://www.donnafletchercrow.com

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Award Winning Author Jody Sharpe To Appear With Larry Battson, The Animal Guy, On Facebook Live On April 17 2021


She also announced a new video about angels on her video channel, which features angel stories and stories from her experience working with special needs children.

Award winning author Jody Sharpe will appear with Larry Battson, 'The Animal Guy', on his show on Facebook Live on April 17, 2021. Battson has appeared on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom with Jim Fowler. For 41 years Larry Battson has been visiting schools with his collection of wild animals. Joined by his wife Cheryl, the two now travel across the country sharing the wonders of the natural world.

"I am thrilled to be a guest on Larry Battson Live,” Sharpe said. “I admire Larry and Cheryl's dedication to wildlife education for children. They are truly doing the work of angels."

Sharpe has also announced a new release in time for Christmas, 2021. The new book, ‘Town of Angels Christmas’, features the same town and many of the characters from her previous book, ‘Town of Angels’. Sharpe has interacted directly with angels and it has changed her life. Her mission in life is to offer us proof of the existence of angels. She does this through her books, her blog and now through videos via her Youtube channel.

In announcing the new book, Sharpe stated, “I am writing the 4th in the Mystic Bay Series. It will include not only the theme of racism and child abuse but of animal abuse, including the abuse of horses, in our country. These are important issues that need voicing not only in the news, but also in fiction, from an angels' perspective.”

In addition, Jody recently posted a new video to her Youtube channel, titled 'Jody Sharpe, Angels in Real Life'. Her video channel features angel stories and stories from her experience working with special needs children. In her videos, she concentrates on love and kindness, help from the angels, and offers viewers an opportunity to take a break from all the negativity found in the news.

One of Jody's stories was recently published in a book in the Chicken Soup For The Soul series, ‘Listen To Your Dreams’. As a result, she was mentioned in a recent podcast, 'Listen to Your Dreams – Six Ways You Can Use Your Dreams for Personal Transformation, Chicken Soup for the Soul with Amy Newmark Apple Podcasts'. More information is available at her website at http://jodysharpe.com.

Jody spreads her messages about angels in a number of ways. She has written a series of books about real life angels in everyday situations. She has written a children's book about angels interacting with children. Her latest book, ‘Special Needs Children, The Angels On My Shoulder’, centers on special needs children. She also accepts angels stories from the public for the 'Tuesdays With The Angels' section of her blog. Her video channel brings all of this together, offering segments on all of these topics. One topic of special interest is bullying, specifically as it relates to special needs children.

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

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

One Amazon review stated, "This book should be required reading for all teaching students; not just special needs teachers. This book has so much value in demonstrating the positive affects that teachers can have on students, and also the blessings that students provide to their teachers. It would show new teachers personal benefits which they may have not yet realized. It is heart-warming and adorable.; absolutely enjoyable for everyone. It is short, but effective, and I am sure that many other teachers have examples they could add . . ."

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

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

In Sharpe's earlier, highly acclaimed novels, angels take on human form and interact with humanity in a variety of ways:

Town of Angels - It is angel vs. bully in the town of Mystic Bay, California, where a well kept secret lies. Angels live as humans there. After angels appeared to three children all was blissful in the town full of psychics, and ordinary folk. But as a bully, Klaus Waxman, comes to town, Angel Ken Leighton, a storeowner, must carefully guide his flock of humans not to give to in to the bully’s efforts. As Klaus opens a store mocking the resident angels sightings, Angel Ken guides psychic Justine Greer and her family to thwart his efforts. And with the help of the indomitable oldest psychic in town, Madam Norma, the bully meets his match with soft voices and intuitive minds…

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

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

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

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

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

Profile:

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

Contact:

Jody Sharpe

sharpejody76@gmail.com

http://www.jodysharpe.com

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Long Term Success In Recovery From Alcohol And Drug Abuse - A Change In Perception Is Key Says Harriet Hunter, Award-Winning Author Of 'Miracles of Recovery: Daily Meditations Of Hope, Courage and Faith'


Hunter's award-winning book features 365-powerful daily inspirations based on the A.A. 12 Step Program.

In the New York Times Best Seller, “The Book of Secrets,” Deepak Chopra speaks at the end of Chapter 6, “Freedom Tames the Mind,” about how real growth happens in many dimensions. “What happens to you, can affect how you think, feel, relate to others, behave in a given situation, fit into your surroundings, perceive the future or perceive yourself. All these dimensions must evolve in order for you to evolve.”

Harriet Hunter, award-winning author of “Miracles of Recovery: Daily Meditations of Hope, Courage and Faith” believes that having a change in perspective as a person in recovery, is vital to the long-term success in recovery.

"As with everything in life that we do, regardless of how small, efforts to change our perspective require a focused inner determination, a trust in the process of seeing our life and the people in it differently. To change anything demands a continued practice that speaks to our inner-self of being where we’re supposed to be. Even when what we ‘see’ cannot be relied upon, we come to believe that nothing is as it seems, but with consistency, it will feel the way it is supposed to be.

"Changing our perspective is an act of humility. It exclaims, ‘I never looked at it that way!’ It is a conscious willingness to set aside our own ideas and thoughts of what we think we know, to trust and embrace new ways of assessing and looking at some fact of our life, or person, or place, or thing through the eyes of awareness and transparency.

"To change our perspective is to cultivate a Universal Truth; that is, we think we have all the answers (to some situation, some place or thing,) but we do not. And we never will. Why is that? Because to have the answers is to believe we have need for nothing bigger than ourselves. In our minds, we have become the Almighty, believing erroneously we have answers for others and, of course, we do not. Answers concerning anyone other than ourselves belong to our Higher Power, and are none of our business.

"To change our perspective about ourself is to concede that somewhere, maybe not so deep down in the grey. In between black and white thinking lies enough of the answer we need to accept that nothing is ever as originally thought.

"When we change our perspective, we acknowledge and surrender to the fact that we don’t know what is right and just for us. The mere acknowledgment of this fact speaks to a departure, a shift in what we thought we knew about ourselves, to new visions of the person we want to be.

To a person so determined, this “reflection,” or shift in our perspective, discovers the beginning of an unmistakable change in direction in our present knowing. With this shift, comes the confidence in ourself, that assures a sustained positive energy, sufficient to overcome and not be deterred in the face of adversity. This change confirms our intuitive knowing and a rationalize steeped in emotional maturity and fortitude. Enmeshed within our highest-self, our vision and energized conviction is our ability to overcome anything. And with this strong mindset, we do."

More information and a large number of related resources are available at no charge at her website at http://www.harriethunter.org.

While there are many treatment approaches and programs, what is common to all successful individuals within a substance abuse program is the shared pain and the loneliness, oftentimes with an ongoing support system for the person battling the disease. That support system is what Harriet Hunter offers in “Miracles of Recovery: Daily Meditations of Hope, Courage and Faith.”

Featuring 365-daily inspirations. Miracles of Recovery was written not just for those addicted, but for the parents, the spouses - anyone touched by the disease because addiction is absolutely a family affair. With the foundation of 12-Steps, Miracles of Recovery embraces holistic suggestions as a practical approach for those who must face life on life's terms, clean and sober. Encouraging and thought-provoking, Miracles of Recovery inspires with Universal Truths, “because,” Harriet says, “Once we know better, we do better.” Miracles of Recovery is written to show through personal examples how to achieve long-term sobriety, regardless of what happens in one's life and offers a personal, sometimes raw reflection of the truth about addiction seldom seen elsewhere.

The new book encourages readers to embrace healthy, positive thoughts by taking actions necessary to reinforce a new way of thinking. Tools necessary to maintain sobriety and change one's life through changing one’s perspective are also proposed. It suggests that readers "Do life differently," through exercises, solutions, and methods to improve self-esteem, confidence, and embrace a profound sense of hope needed to succeed. The author spurs the reader to embrace the belief that, regardless of challenges life presents, “NOTHING can change the course of recovery when you keep yourself, your sobriety, and your Higher Power first in your lives.” In short, Miracles of Recovery offers hope where there is none through a simple program of actions for complicated people.

Hunter has received rave reviews for her work from readers and reviewers alike. Vernita Taylor of Readers Favorite stated, “Miracles of Recovery: Daily Meditations of Hope, Courage, and Faith by Harriet Hunter is a great choice if you’re struggling with addiction because it offers a full year of inspiration and affirmations which I enjoyed. I see this book as a mentor or sponsor that is walking by your side and helping to lead you to a better, more improved you while teaching you how to deal with your stressors. The best teacher is someone who has been there and done that and this book doesn’t disappoint. The author knows first-hand what it takes and how it feels to be addicted, and the journey to recovery. If you need help along your journey, pick up a copy of this book; it’s highly recommended.”

Anthony Capozzolli of Dismantled Life Podcast said, “Miracles of Recovery has been a feast for my recovering soul. Every page is filled with love and helpful insights that lead to discovery. I read each page by date and randomly turn to other pages for an additional spiritual hug when I need one. It’s almost as if Harriet wrote her wonderful book for me. Page after page hits so close to home I often tear up from positive awareness and clarity of emotion.”

Miracles of Recovery received the first place President’s Award in nonfiction from the Florida Authors and Publishers Association.

Since her walk into recovery in 1999, Harriet has had one primary purpose: to show others how they can achieve their miracles while staying sober with a vision and determination to never go backwards, one day at a time.

Using her experience strength and hope, Harriet strives to be a conduit of encouragement to others in their disease of alcoholism and drugs of choice, by showing them what continues to work. With practical tools, principles and promises as found in Alcoholics Anonymous and other literature, she mirrors examples of how anyone can be free from the bondage of self, regardless of their situation.

With a purchase of a signed copy of Miracles of Recovery from her website, Hunter provides a no-charge copy of "Your Daily Reprieve; How To Maintain Long-Term Sobriety Serenely Just For Today" in PDF format.

Harriet Hunter has developed a six-module course for individuals who thrive on personal insight and emotional growth as they seek to connect the dots of their lives. Journaling with a Purpose! is a thought-provoking, sometimes intensive exercise for self-seekers who want more from lives. Its focus is both emotionally therapeutic and entertaining, as participants look inside themselves for resilient, positive changes to solutions and characteristics they expect more from. Harriet is never far away. She hosts two web-based meetings, while delivering videos, offers no-charge gifts, handouts and many prompts that encourages and explains what the writer can expect with each module.

Additionally, a new Miracles of Recovery ZOOM meeting is held the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month. Read about it on her website at https://harriethunter.org/aa-and-new-zoom-meeting-miracles-of-recovery/.

Harriet Hunter is available for media interviews and speaking engagements and can be contacted using the information below or by email at serenelywritten@yahoo.com. More information, including the journaling course, no-charge audios, ebooks, handouts and other gifts can be found by visiting https://www.harriethunter.org.

About Harriet Hunter:

With over 21 years of sobriety, Harriet has worked with hundreds of women who suffer with alcoholism and drug addiction to help them find peace in active sobriety. She facilitates AA meetings for women incarcerated, and sponsors women both face-to-face and on line. Readers can find her in the global recovery site, www.InTheRooms.com, where she’s been given her own room and brings Miracles to life for others each Sunday at 2;00 P.M.

Contact:

Harriet Hunter

serenelywritten@yahoo.com

https://www.harriethunter.org

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Young Cops Facing Danger, Conflict And Community Relations Are The Core Elements In Beat Cop CPOP 1986 By Ex-NYPD Officer Vincent Casale


Casale's new book presents a fictional account of the day to day experience of a New York City policeman assigned to the CPOP Unit, written by an NYPD police officer who was a part of the program in the 1980's.

Young cops facing danger, enduring conflict, and learning empathy or staying devoid of feeling, while dealing with divorce, drinking, machismo and the worst life has to offer - while this sounds like the plot line of a great movie, it is instead the story line of of an exciting new novel, Beat Cop: CPOP 1986 written by former NYPD police officer Vincent Casale.

Beat Cop has a singular, distinguishing characteristic: The novel is based on the personal experiences of Casale, one of the first NYPD officers assigned to the unit.

CPOP-1986 is the tale of young New York City policeman assigned to the newly implemented Community Patrol Officers Program. The concept of CPOP was to advance police /community relations by putting the cop back on the beat, door to door, store to store. The male protagonists are flawed men, using unnecessary cynicism and hedonistic night-life adventures to shield their emotions. The female lead, Ann Caputo, is born wired to believe she can make a difference in a professional world dominated by male ego. Will that stay true when she can’t protect herself from a violent assault and the guilt that engulfs her?

Beat Cop has received rave reviews. One reviewer said, "The best compliment that i can give "CPOP 1986" is that the way it was so skillfully written by it's author Vincent Casale that it allowed me to WATCH this book, as opposed to just READING this book !! Make the purchase, you will not be disappointed." Another stated, "A great read written by retired NYPD Officer. Interesting, moving and realistic."

In 'Beat Cop CPOP 1986', Vincent Casale has drawn deeply on his personal experience, having been one of the first NYPD officers assigned to the unit.

Neither a detective novel nor a crime novel, Beat Cop CPOP-1986 is a revealing tale of young New York City policeman assigned to the newly implemented Community Patrol Officers Program. The concept of CPOP was to advance police /community relations by putting the cop back on the beat, door to door, store to store.

Casale is also the author of The Coparazzi, a memoir of his experience with celebrities while assigned to the NYPD's Movie and TV Unit from 1989 - 1992. During those years he worked on set with hundreds of celebrities, including Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Hallee Berry, Cindy Crawford and many more.

The Coparazzi has received rave reviews from readers and reviewers alike. Ed Dee, retired NYPD Lieutenant stated, "This is not just another cop book. No way. In this well written and fast paced story Vincent Casale takes the reader behind the yellow tape of scores of movies and tv shows shot on the streets of NYC. From his unique perspective Casale shows the reader how it’s done and we see virtually every major actor in unguarded, off camera, and entirely human moments. The author writes with the infectious enthusiasm of a movie fan, but he sees with the clear eyes of a cop. A great combination, a great read.”

Vincent Casale is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at vcarazzi@outlook.com. Both books are available at online book retailers. Beat Cop CPOP 1986 is also available from Van Velser Press. More information is available at his website at https://thecoparazzi538162347.wordpress.com/

About Vincent Casale:


Vincent Casale is a retired NYC police officer with 20 years of service. From the years 1989 through 1992 he worked in NYPD’s elite Movie-TV Unit. During that time he was privy to the exciting world of movie making on the streets of New York. A life-long movie fan, he was happy to be a small part of “Hollywood on the Hudson”.

Contact:


Vincent Casale

vcarazzi@outlook.com

https://thecoparazzi538162347.wordpress.com/

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Sunday, April 11, 2021

Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of April 12, 2021


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

Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show®, founders of The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, have announced The Authors Show® radio and broadcast schedule for the week of April 12, 2021. The new show schedule is available at The Authors Show® site.

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

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

The Authors Show schedule for the week of April 12, 2021

Apr 12
Channel 1     Kass Ghayouri (Canada)
Channel 2     Jansen Schmidt (MS)
Channel 3     Janet Howle (NC)
Channel 4     John Hamlin Gordon II (NY)
Channel 5     A.L. Tayler (United Kingdom)
Channel 6     Jane Risdon (United Kingdom)
Channel 7     Steve Levi (AK)
Channel 8     Max Cioux (IA)
Channel 9     Michael Weiner, MD (CT)

Apr 13
Channel 1     Nicole Audet, M.D. (Canada)
Channel 2     Rick Spleen (PA)
Channel 3     Elizabeth Moseley (NY)
Channel 4     Deborah Armstrong (Canada)
Channel 5     Alex Pearl (United Kingdom)
Channel 6     RD Palmer (AZ)
Channel 7     Luthie M West (OR)
Channel 8     Roger Peppercorn (SD)
Channel 9     Calvin Fisher (CO)

Apr 14
Channel 1     Bella Lynn Thompson (NY)
Channel 2     Jody Sharpe (AZ)
Channel 3     J.M. Harrison (United Kingdom)
Channel 4     Alice Cypress (FL)
Channel 5     Richard Trayler (AZ)
Channel 6     Donna Louis (FL)
Channel 7     Jay Henning (Canada)
Channel 8     Michael Foster (CA)
Channel 9     Al Moreno (CA)

Apr 15
Channel 1     Pamela Logan (CO)
Channel 2     Sharon Bazant (Canada)
Channel 3     Linda L McIsaac Ph.D. (WI)
Channel 4     Jane Risdon (United Kingdom)
Channel 5     Valerie Doherty (IL)
Channel 6     Nicholas Anderson (France)
Channel 7     Kevin Miller (FL)
Channel 8     Armenia Jess (Saudi Arabia)
Channel 9     Ramsay Wood (United Kingdom)

Apr 16 - Apr 18
Channel 1     Amy Herrig (TX)
Channel 2     Jody Sharpe (AZ)
Channel 3     Dan Corner (PA)
Channel 4     Shelby Wagner (MI)
Channel 5     John W. Noyes (AZ)
Channel 6     Nicholas Anderson (France)
Channel 7     Kevin Miller (FL)
Channel 8     Mary Ann Poll (TX)
Channel 9     Michael Weiner, MD (CT)

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.

Contact:

Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com

Danielle Hampson
The Authors Show
danielle@theauthorsshow.com

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

WWII Planes, Vivid Imagery And Intense Action During The Pacific Air War Featured In Gripping WWII Novel, Boxcar Red Leader, By Author Tom Burkhalter


Tom Burkhalter writes dramatic stories in the tradition of James Jones, W.E.B. Griffin and C.S. Forester that share a no-nonsense view towards war and an attention to substance that is extraordinary.

Author Tom Burkhalter has announced the release of a new WWII novel, Boxcar Red Leader: a Novel of the Pacific Air War, May 1942. In this new historical fiction novel, intense, edge-of-the-seat dogfight action scenes are skillfully balanced with technical and tactical details to create a WWII aviation novel unlike any other available today. Boxcar Red Leader is the third book in the No Merciful War Series. It is available in Kindle, paperback and Kindle Unlimited versions.

All of Burkhalter's books are enhanced by a level of technical and historical detail that is unparalleled. He maintains a laser-sharp focus on providing the reader with an experience that will take them into the very heart and soul of WWII. In addition to James Jones, W.E.B. Griffin and C.S. Forester, his writing style has been compared to Louis L'Amour, David Baldacci and Vince Flynn.

In Boxcar Red Leader, the Imperial Japanese Navy sails to invade Port Moresby, the last Allied base between the Japanese and Australia. If the Japanese take Port Moresby, Australia’s supply line to the United States will be cut. Jack Davis is sent to Port Moresby to command a flight of untrained young pilots flying a dangerous airplane no one wants, the P-39D Airacobra. Charlie Davis, now flying the B-17E Bronco Buster II, flies dangerous reconnaissance missions looking for the Japanese fleet. The Allies have lost the Philippines and Java. Can they hold Port Moresby?

Burkhalter has received rave reviews for all of his books. Harold Coyle, author of Team Yankee, said, "Brilliant! The books that are part of Tom Burkhalter’s ‘No Merciful War’ series are, without exception, rare gems that are entertaining, historically spot on, and a joy to read. Tom has not only created a cast of characters who are as real as the officers and enlisted men I have had the privilege of serving with, he leaves you wanting to see more of them. Even more impressive is his ability to succinctly depict the tactical and technical aspects of aerial combat. A must read for anyone interested in the Pacific War when victory was far from certain."

Another reviewer said, “Buy it, read it and tell everyone you know. Tom Burkhalter is as good as Clancy and Griffin.” Mark Lardas, writing in the Daily News of Galveston County, wrote of Everything We Had that it “feels like a book which could have been written in the 1950s or 1960s by a veteran of the Pacific War.”

Top 500 Reviewer Dee Arr said, "Mr. Burkhalter has an incredible command of airplane knowledge, and is able to describe how each plane works, the sights and sounds one would experience if flying the planes in the book, and even adds items that spice up the action, such as the height when the atmosphere begins to play havoc with the engine and may possibly cause it to stall. This is the author’s five-star element."

A seventh book in the series, working title Gomorrah, is in preparation. No release date as yet, but hopefully some time between August 31 and December 31 of 2021.

Other books by Tom Burkhalter include:

Everything We Had: a Novel of the Southwest Pacific Air War, November-December 1941

Japan surrounds American possessions in the Philippines with overwhelming force on three sides. The US Army desperately attempts to reinforce the Philippines garrison, but the armed forces of Imperial Japan may attack at any moment. Two brothers, Jack and Charlie Davis, are pilots in the US Army Air Forces. When they are sent to the Far Eastern Air Forces in the Philippines, they must depend on every ounce of courage, training, and skill they have to survive the coming war.

A Snowball’s Chance: a Novel of the Pacific Air War, January-February 1942

The victorious Japanese come south in overwhelming numbers, heading for the rich oil fields of Dutch possessions in Java and Borneo. The Allies send Jack and Charlie Davis and their friends, outnumbered and in obsolescent airplanes at the end of a long vulnerable supply line, to help the British and Dutch attempt to stop the Japanese Army and Navy. As the Dutch say, “Luck to the fighters!”

Thanks for the Memories: a Novel of the SW Pacific Air War, July-September 1942

The Japanese invade Papua New Guinea’s north coast to try to capture Port Moresby overland. Still outnumbered, improvising repairs to their tattered airplanes and suffering from jungle diseases, the Americans and Australians fight in the air and on the ground as the Japanese slog over the Kokoda Track through the rugged Owen Stanley Mountains, with the prize of Port Moresby before them. The fighting, in the air and on the ground, nears a last-ditch effort for the Allies.

The New Kids: a Novel of the Air War on the Home Front, September 1942

Jack and Charlie Davis have survived nine months of vicious air fighting. When they get home new challenges wait for them, challenges of long-deferred love, of living with memories, and the responsibilities laid on combat-proven pilots and leaders as new pilots arrive to train for a different air war over Europe. They survived the Pacific, but the war has only begun.

Shoestring's End: a Novel of the Pacific Air War, Dec 1942 - March 1943

Shoestring’s End begins as the disastrous year of 1942 ends. The Japanese toehold on the northern New Guinea coast, remnant of their advance almost to the gates of Port Moresby, has nearly been wiped out. The Japanese focus their efforts on reinforcing their forward base at Lae, on the Huon Gulf. The mission of the 5th Air Force is to cut off Lae. They must do this while fighting at the end of a shoestring, a supply line ten thousand miles long, using airplanes like the much-patched B-17E Bronco Buster II or the worn P-39D Airacobras of the 35th Fighter Group. New airplanes and new tactics arrive in an uncertain trickle. The Allied infantry, Australian and American, based in New Guinea, are exhausted from fighting and jungle diseases. If the Japanese reinforce Lae, the outcome of the war in the SW Pacific will remain unpredictable.

Tom Burkhalter is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at boxcarred3@gmail.com. All of his books are available at major book retailers. More information is available at his website at http://www.thomasburkhalter.com.

About Tom Burkhalter:

Tom Burkhalter was born in Georgia. His parents could never decide if the first word he ever said was “airplane” or “star”. He lives in Hickory, NC, where he volunteers at the Hickory Aviation Museum and pursues his omnivorous tastes in reading.

Contact:

Tom Burkhalter

http://www.thomasburkhalter.com

boxcarred3@gmail.com

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Sunday, April 4, 2021

Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of April 5, 2021


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

Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show®, founders of The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, have announced The Authors Show® radio and broadcast schedule for the week of April 5, 2021. The new show schedule is available at The Authors Show® site.

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

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

The Authors Show schedule for the week of April 5, 2021

Apr 5
Channel 1     Amy Herrig (TX)
Channel 2     Randall L. Hull (TX)
Channel 3     Dan Corner (PA)    
Channel 4     Brian Huey (NC)
Channel 5     Jan Notzon (CA)
Channel 6     Misti Rains (CA)
Channel 7     N.L. Holmes (FL)
Channel 8     Morag Higgins (United Kingdom)
Channel 9     Cathy Williams-Thrun (Canada)

Apr 6
Channel 1     Donna Louis (FL)
Channel 2     Peter Kirchikov (AL)
Channel 3     Michael Jordan (OH)
Channel 4     David F. D'Orazi (CA)
Channel 5     Colonel U. S. Army Ret. George A. Milton (VA)
Channel 6     Rebecca Duvall Scott (KY)
Channel 7     Joseph Carrabis (NH)
Channel 8     Mary Ann Poll (TX)
Channel 9     Linda Balliro (MA)

Apr 7
Channel 1     Christopher D Stanley (NY)
Channel 2     Michael Piper and Paula Manga (TX)
Channel 3     J Nell Brown (FL)
Channel 4     Donna Everhart (NC)
Channel 5     Samantha Thorne (United Kingdom)
Channel 6     Jane Risdon (United Kingdom)
Channel 7     Michael Stern, M.D. (WA)
Channel 8     Jody Sharpe (AZ)
Channel 9     Linville M. Meadows, M.D. (VA)

Apr 8
Channel 1     Gabrielle Blondell (Australia)
Channel 2     Jocolby Phillips (VA)
Channel 3     Lou Alpert (TX)
Channel 4     Shelby Wagner (MI)
Channel 5     Gina S. Scheff (OH)
Channel 6     Wanda Adams Fischer (NY)
Channel 7     J.W. Elliot (MA)
Channel 8     Sherrida Woodley (WA)
Channel 9     Moana Robinson (Australia)

Apr 9 - Apr 11
Channel 1     Tom Mattson (MN)
Channel 2     Daniel D. Corner (PA)
Channel 3     David Rohlfing (IL)
Channel 4     Gibbs Williams, PhD (NY)
Channel 5     Jan Notzon (CA)
Channel 6     Misti Rains (CA)
Channel 7     Vicki Veasey (FL)
Channel 8     K.J. Kruk (NY)
Channel 9     Moana Robinson (Australia)

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.

Contact:

Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com

Danielle Hampson
The Authors Show
danielle@theauthorsshow.com

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