Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of August 30, 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 August 30, 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 August 30, 2021

Aug 30
Channel 1     Pamela Logan (CO)
Channel 2     Jody Sharpe (AZ)
Channel 3     Charles W. Page, M.D. (TX)
Channel 4     Deborah Armstrong (Canada)
Channel 5     Barbara Conrey (PA)
Channel 6     Wanda Adams Fischer (NY)
Channel 7     Michael Stern, M.D. (WA)
Channel 8     Benny Mailman (Cambodia)
Channel 9     Linda Maria Frank (NY)

Aug 31
Channel 1     Jen Santaniello (GA)
Channel 2     Linda Maria Frank (NY)
Channel 3     David Rohlfing (IL)
Channel 4     David S. Kreinces (CA)
Channel 5     Carren Strock (NY)
Channel 6     Donna Louis (FL)    
Channel 7     Joseph Carrabis (NH)    
Channel 8     Morag Higgins (United Kingdom)
Channel 9     Sylvie Beljanski (NY)

Sep 1
Channel 1     Luca DiMatteo (CT)
Channel 2     Antonio Lumley (FL)    
Channel 3     Linda Maria Frank (NY)
Channel 4     Donna Louis (FL)
Channel 5     Jane Deans (United Kingdom)
Channel 6     Jane Risdon (United Kingdom)
Channel 7     Linda Rosen (NJ)    
Channel 8     Justine Manzano (NY)    
Channel 9     Linda Balliro (MA)    

Sep 2
Channel 1     Linda Mac Dougall (CA)
Channel 2     Cheryl Williams (NY)
Channel 3     Janet Howle (NC)
Channel 4     David F. D'Orazi (CA)    
Channel 5     Valerie Doherty (IL)
Channel 6     Laura Moss White (CA)
Channel 7     Carol Wilson-Mack (TN)
Channel 8     Jody Sharpe (AZ)
Channel 9     Al Moreno (CA)

Sep 3 - Sep 5
Channel 1     Linda Mac Dougall (CA)
Channel 2     Jody Sharpe (AZ)
Channel 3     Linda L McIsaac Ph.D. (WI)
Channel 4     David F. D'Orazi (CA)
Channel 5     Jan Notzon (CA)
Channel 6     Donna Louis (FL)    
Channel 7     Jack Billups (AZ)
Channel 8     Mary Ann Poll (TX)
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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Author Gary Paul Corcoran Brings The Struggle For Women’s Rights in Afghanistan To Life In His Compelling New Novel, "Afghan's Lipstick Warriors: First Chronicle", Now Available In Paperback And Kindle

With a band of lipstick warriors cornered and a swarm of Taliban soldiers preparing to launch a lethal offensive against them, one CIA operative, aided by his Kabul station chief and their crew of behind the scenes techies, go completely off the reservation in an effort to save them.

The fall of the Afghan government has brought Taliban barbarism to the forefront of media headlines worldwide once again. Summary executions, schools and infrastructure destroyed, women oppressed and the page turned back on human rights. But the resistance lives on. A recent piece in the Washington Post by Ezzatullah Mehrdad titled “Anti-Taliban fighters claim victories as first stirring of armed resistance emerge,” paints an inspiring picture of their defiance.

The atrocities of this militant organization have long been catalogued, and now to this mix arrives the unique perspective of Gary Paul Corcoran’s recently released novel, 'Afghan's Lipstick Warriors: First Chronicle'. If the sudden and complete collapse of the Afghan Army has reinforced anything, it is the very premise of Mr. Corcoran’s novel. The women of Afghanistan have only one hope. Defend themselves. The men will not do it for them.

'Afghan's Lipstick Warriors' revolves around the life of Saarah Khalil, born in a secluded mountain village, in the shadows of the Hindu Kush, and having come of age mostly unaware of the endless wars and tribal strife going on beyond her sheltered world. Then one day, the Taliban came and everything changed. Faced with the prospect of a forced marriage to a Taliban warlord, Saarah flees to a women’s shelter in Kabul, where she is confronted with a simple truth. Her hopes and dreams, and those of every woman in Afghanistan, will be meaningless if the Taliban are able to retake power. And so a decision must be made. Will she lie down like a dog before them? Or take up arms and fight?

This sweeping tale of love and war and personal destiny is played out against the backdrop of an American government at war with itself, with the CIA doing everything in its clandestine powers to support this fledgling band of women warriors while the State Department, at the direction of a new president, appears determined to stamp out what the administration views as upending their neat and orderly withdrawal plans. The setting for the tale is several months before the stunning collapse of the Afghan government, when the thought of the Taliban imposing their strict interpretation of Sharia upon Afghanistan was yet unthinkable, when Afghans still held onto their frail hopes of a better world. 'Afghan's Lipstick Warriors: First Chronicle' not only champions those hopes, but presages its soon to be published sequel, 'Afghan's Lipstick Warriors: Darkness Falls, in which a determined movement of both men and women shake off the grim reality of their defeat and rejoin the fight for freedom.

"In the course of human history, there is no greater miscarriage of justice than the one perpetrated by men upon women," Corcoran stated. "And so the hour is long overdue for every woman in this world to embrace and hold aloft this simple truth, for it haunts the mind of every tyrant, despot and dictator. A tiger is only tamed for so long as it accepts the whip."

In keeping with the purpose of this novel, the author, along with his collaborator, Rob Williams, an Iraq and Afghanistan Wars vet, are dedicating 50% of all royalties to the aid organizations, No One Left Behind and Women For Afghan Women, in order to assist both the people fleeing Afghanistan and those who have been left behind.

Gary Corcoran is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below, or by email at gpcorcoran@yahoo.com. 'Afghan's Lipstick Warriors' is available at Amazon and other book retailers. More information is available at his website at http://www.garypaulcorcoran.com.

About Gary Paul Corcoran:

The product of an Irish/Italian family, Mr. Corcoran was transplanted as a boy from the clapboard New England of his youth to the cookie cutter, stucco subdivisions that began to litter the disappearing ranches and orange groves south of Los Angeles in the 1960s.

True to his rebellious nature and the folk music/coffee house idealism that helped shape his early worldview, Mr. Corcoran chose to resist the Vietnam War, was a man without a country for several years and can count incarceration in a Mexican prison as one of his many colorful experiences during that era.

Having pursued a love of reading and writing in various forms all his life, Mr. Corcoran finally took this passion seriously around the turn of the millennium and has dedicated the remainder of his days to authorship.

The author of eight previous novels, Mr. Corcoran’s rough and tumble early experiences animate all of his literary works, from his Michael Devlin crime series to his special forces adventures to his tales of romance. Mr. Corcoran is currently working on a sequel to Afghan’s Lipstick Warriors and expects to publish it by the end of 2021.

In completing the karmic circle, the author recently returned to the New England of his youth and now resides along the coast of Rhode Island.

Contact:

Gary Paul Corcoran

gpcorcoran@yahoo.com

http://www.garypaulcorcoran.com

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Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of August 23, 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 August 23, 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 August 23, 2021

Aug 23
Channel 1     Kass Ghayouri (Canada)
Channel 2     Jansen Schmidt (MS)
Channel 3     Lou Alpert (TX)
Channel 4     Patricia Love (WA)
Channel 5     Barbara Conrey (PA)
Channel 6     Patrick J. Kenny (IL)
Channel 7     Jack Billups (AZ)    
Channel 8     Michael Carter (IN)
Channel 9     Shelby Wagner (MI)    

Aug 24
Channel 1     Donna Louis (FL)    
Channel 2     Mike Kowis, Esq. (TX)    
Channel 3     Elizabeth Moseley (FL)
Channel 4     Leslie A. Rasmussen (CA)
Channel 5     Gina S. Scheff (OH)
Channel 6     Joann Keder (WA)    
Channel 7     Richard Ruhling, M.D. (AZ)    
Channel 8     Stephen L. Bruneau (MA)
Channel 9     Kristy Lee (IL)    

Aug 25
Channel 1     Linda Maria Frank (NY)
Channel 2     Thomas Fargnoli (NJ)    
Channel 3     Danielle Larsen (NY)
Channel 4     Louise Pistole (NC)    
Channel 5     Richard Trayler (AZ)    
Channel 6     Brandie Grasso (TX)    
Channel 7     Michael J. Vincent (United Kingdom)    
Channel 8     Amy Herrig (TX)    
Channel 9     Kevin Miller (FL)
Aug 26
Channel 1     Suzanne Simonetti (NJ)    
Channel 2     Randall L. Hull (TX)    
Channel 3     Linda L McIsaac Ph.D. (WI)
Channel 4     Brian Huey (NC)
Channel 5     A.L. Tayler (United Kingdom)
Channel 6     A. Keith Carreiro (MA)    
Channel 7     Wm. Hovey Smith (GA)    
Channel 8     Christine Hassing (MI)
Channel 9     Robert Arthur Neff (NC)        

Aug 27 - Aug 29
Channel 1     Tom Mattson (MN)    
Channel 2     Tom Burkhalter (NC)    
Channel 3     Lou Alpert (TX)    
Channel 4     Brian Huey (NC)    
Channel 5     A.L. Tayler (United Kingdom)
Channel 6     Misti Rains (CA)    
Channel 7     Bill Poje (FL)
Channel 8     K.J. Kruk (NY)
Channel 9     Thomas A. Brigger (OH)

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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Was Jane Austen Vaccinated? Award-Winning Author And Traveling Researcher Donna Fletcher Crow Offers An Enlightening Look At Medical Science In Jane Austen's Day

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.

Vaccination today is a rather simple procedure - roll up the sleeve, a short jab and it's over. Not so in the 1700s. In those days the system of immunizing people against smallpox was variolation, rather than vaccination. This involved a process of taking material from an infected person in an attempt to induce a mild, but protective, infection. The procedure was to rub material from powdered smallpox scabs or fluid from pustules into superficial scratches made in the skin of the person being inoculated.

How many of us today would have the intestinal fortitude to submit to such a procedure - with no guarantee of success?

This is just one of many little-known, (and very surprising) facts about medical procedures in the 18th century, presented by award-winning author Donna Fletcher Crow in an article posted on her website titled "Was Jane Austen Vaccinated?"

Crow said, “With the absolute storm of controversy of pros an cons over the Covid vaccine, I wondered what the reaction to similar situations had been in the past. I was amazed to learn that the history of vaccination goes back to the 11th century and that in the 18th century it even had an effect on the American Revolutionary War.”

The full text of the article can be found at Crow's website at https://www.donnafletchercrow.com/articles.php.

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. Also, many of her books have been bestsellers in their categories.

'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 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 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 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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Assisted Living: What You Need To Know Before You Make A Decision - Choosing A Retirement Home Involves Deciding The Kind Of Living Situation You Want Says Frances Fuller, Award Winning Author Of 'Helping Yourself Grow Old'

 

Multi-award winning author Frances Fuller offers a unique outlook on aging based on her own experience. Her insights are penetrating and deal with issues that many seniors and their families are concerned about.

What is it like to live in an assisted living facility? Frances Fuller offers us an opportunity to peek behind the curtain of retirement home advertising and hearsay advice, in that she is currently a resident of an assisted living facility. She is also an award winning author on aging. This finally gives us a chance to get an unbiased, factual and objective glimpse into the day to day experiences of life in an assisted living facility. Her goal is not to make specific recommendations or weigh the pros and cons of such a life changing decision, but rather to draw our attention to lesser known considerations that may have escaped our notice at first.She recently posted an article on her blog entitled, "Choosing A Retirement Home". That article reads in part:

Some homes are designed for “independent living.” This is for people who are still able to take care of themselves in certain basic ways.

Such a community is meant to provide its inhabitants with the basic needs of home: an apartment (or room), three prepared meals a day, heat, cooling, electricity, television, internet, laundry facilities, trash disposal, etc. (This list varies a bit from place to place.) There should be nurses on duty who will come if you signal, and they will get help for you in an emergency. There may be some transportation to medical appointments, a little shopping, a pleasure trip now and then.

In this kind of facility you will find your own doctors. You may have a car and take yourself wherever you want to go. You will need to be responsible for your bank account, unless you have named someone else to handle your finances.

Then there is “assisted care.” This kind of facility is for people who need help with some basic functions of living. These needs vary greatly. Many elderly people are at risk for falling to the extent that showering and dressing alone are difficult or risky. Some people get their medicines mixed up so can’t be relied on to take the right drug at the right time. Other people can’t walk well enough to get from their apartment to the dining room alone or have problems remembering basic information like which floor they live on. In an “assisted care” facility skilled workers take responsibility for the well-being of all residents, providing very personal assistance.

And then there are other retirement homes that put all of these people and functions together, defining themselves as “Independent Living/Assisted Care.”

In my decision-making process, this arrangement seemed ideal. First of all, it meant that I would never have to move again. My apartment would be my home. I could decorate it, get comfortable in it and consider it mine. If I should decline to the point of helplessness, I would still be at home in it.

And secondly, the pricing was advantageous. Assisted care is very expensive, so the difference between the cost of independent living and the cost of assisted care can be huge. But when the two are combined, you get as much or as little help as you need, maybe off and on, according to your situation, and you only have to pay for the help you need. You can get help after surgery, for instance, get on your feet again and not need it. This seemed to me appropriate to my stage of life.

On my door there is a little sticker to inform anyone who needs to know that I am here in “independent living.” At the same time the nurses’ station is only a few yards from my door. According to a schedule one of these uniformed people takes and records my “vitals” periodically, taking note of abnormalities. And, because of covid, one of them pops into my room and takes my temperature each day. Other than that they leave me alone until I push the help button, which I am encouraged to wear around my neck. The presence of these trained servants adds a lot to my sense of security.

But, as one might expect, I didn’t think about everything before I chose. For instance, it didn’t occur to me that the “independent/assisted” arrangement inevitably results in people with varying physical and mental abilities living all together . . ."

The full piece is available at her site at http://www.francesfullerauthor.com.

There are many great books on aging available. However, many of them were written from an academic point of view. Most are penned by sociologists, doctors, gerontologists, even the CEO of AARP, and one by a Catholic nun, Joan Chittister. Chittister's book, 'The Gift of Years' is beautifully written, focusing on spiritual values and finding meaning in life. Chittister admits in the preface that she was only 70, which is the front edge of aging, and her book is somewhat abstract.

Atul Gawande’s book, 'On Being Mortal', relates medicine and old age, It enjoys high Amazon rankings, in the category of “the sociology of aging.” It contains a great deal of valuable scientific information and shows understanding of the physical and emotional needs of the elderly.

Frances Fuller’s book, 'Helping Yourself Grow Old, Things I Said To Myself When I Was Almost Ninety', is an up-close and very personal encounter with aging. It is an uncontrived and firsthand look at her own daily experiences: wrestling with physical limitations, grief, loneliness, fears, and the decisions she has made about how to cope with these and keep becoming a better person. She faces regrets and the need to forgive herself and others and is determined to live in a way that blesses her children and grandchildren.

Frances deals with many common, universal but sometimes private issues in an open, conversational tone. Her confessions and decisions invite self-searching and discussion. She tries to make sense of her own past and to understand her responsibility to younger generations. In the process she shares her daily life, enriched with memories from her fascinating experiences. Her stories and her voice — fresh, honest, irresistible — keep the reader eager for more. The end result is a book that helps create a detailed map through the challenging terrain of old age.

The result of this intimate narrative is that readers laugh, cry and identify with her mistakes and problems. Reviewers have called the book, “unique,” “honest,” “witty,” “poignant,” “challenging” and “life-changing.”

For these reasons it is a book unlike any other book on aging you will ever read. The book can serve as a primer on what lies in store for all of us, from someone who is working through many of these issues. While the book is a perfect fit for book clubs, there are many other individuals and groups who could benefit from the information and ideas in the book:

Those approaching retirement
People who are currently retired
Children of aging parents
Those who have lost a spouse
Retirement community discussion groups
Counselors
Educators
Life coaches
Church groups (men and women)

and a host of others. For group discussions, Fuller has made a set of discussion questions available at her website at http://www.FrancesFullerAuthor.com.

Readers have lavished praise on the new book. One Amazon review stated, "I find myself thinking,'I need to read this again and take notes!' It’s full of wisdom, humor, and grace. I also have committed to rereading it annually - it’s that important!" Another said, "There is valuable life experience in this book. Helping Yourself Grow Old is truly is a book for all ages, and one not to be missed." Another stated, "Beautifully written book telling timeless truths, for both the old and the young. Highly recommend this book for anyone who loves to laugh, cry, and learn wisdom from someone who has lived so much life."

Frances' prior work, 'In Borrowed Houses', has taken three industry awards. Frances Fuller was the Grand Prize winner in the 2015 '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading' Book Awards. It received the bronze medal for memoir in the Illumination Book Awards in 2014. Northern California Publishers and Authors annually gives awards for literature produced by residents of the area. In 2015 'In Borrowed Houses' received two prizes: Best Non-fiction and Best Cover.

Critics have also praised ‘In Borrowed Houses.’ A judge in the 22nd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards called 'In Borrowed Houses' “ . . a well written book full of compassion . . . a captivating story . . . ”. Another reviewer described the book as “Wise, honest, sensitive, funny, heart-wrenching . . .”. Colin Chapman, lecturer in Islamic Studies at the Near East School of Theology in Beirut said, “ . . . western Christians and Middle Eastern Christians need to read this story…full of remarkable perceptiveness and genuine hope.”

Frances has shared stories about her life in an interview with Women Over 70, and a recording is available on their Facebook page.

Frances Fuller is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at frances0516@att.net. The full text of her latest article is available at her website. Fuller's book is available at Amazon and other book retailers. A free ebook sample from 'In Borrowed Houses' is available at http://www.payhip.com/francesfuller. Frances Fuller also blogs on other issues relating to the Middle East on her website at http://www.inborrowedhouseslebanon.com.

About Frances Fuller:

Frances Fuller spent thirty years in the violent Middle East and for twenty-four of those years was the director of a Christian publishing program with offices in Lebanon. While leading the development of spiritual books in the Arabic language, she survived long years of civil war and invasions.

Contact:

 

Frances Fuller

frances0516@att.net

http://www.francefullerauthor.com

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Author Louise Pistole's New Motivational Christian Book, 'Discover Your Joy', Inspires Readers To Choose To Live An Abundant Life

Pistole is an author, blogger, coach and motivational speaker who describes herself as a "joy-fanatic".

There is seemingly no end to the number of books about happiness, both inspirational and motivational, that offer us hope, happiness, encouragement and ideas regarding how to overcome challenges and attain happiness. Nevertheless, suicide rates and depression numbers are at all-time highs. There seems to be a disconnect that defies explanation.

How does one actually live a life filled with joy? Author and motivational speaker Louise Pistole has discovered the key to doing just that. She gives us that key in her latest book, 'Discover Your Joy: Daily Splashes of Inspiration for Living an Abundant Life of Happiness, Blessings, and Inner Peace'. It is a book unlike any other you will ever read.

While many of us believe that happiness is found at the end of some long, arduous process, it is instead that we begin from a state of joy. Some of us have it backwards. Joy is not a reward - it is a choice. And because it is a choice, it is something over which we hold total control. That choice can be made now - today.

Many of us feel hopeless and joyless. Perhaps our intentions are out of alignment with our actions. Surprisingly we can live in joy every day of our lives, but again - it is a choice.

"I made my choice one Sunday morning about 12 years ago when my minister spoke about being joyful and watching out for joy-stealers," Pistole stated. "His message resonated with me and I began my journey to joy through reading, studying, and writing. As I began choosing joy day after day, it gradually became a habit in my life. Now my mission is to guide others to discover their own joy through these daily inspirational readings."

In Discover Your Joy, readers will:

• Enjoy daily inspiration for happiness and joyfulness,
• Learn how to live an abundant life filled with gratitude, hope, and joy,
• Discover inner peace through encouraging words,
• Discover how to become a Joy-Fanatic and enjoy one's best life.

A quick inspirational read every morning helps readers discover ‘moments of joy’ each day. Chock-full of encouragement and motivation, readers will learn to seek and experience gratitude, hope, and true joy.

Readers and reviewers alike have praised 'Discover Your Joy'. One said, "Each page in "Discover Your Joy" is a simple and beautiful reminder that the world may not be perfect, there will always be the ups and the downs, but we have the ability to CHOOSE each day how we will use this gift we call life. I highly recommend this book!!" Another stated, "Pistole gives great insight into ways to remind us that our joy is important and to beware of “joy stealers”. This book is a great way to start your mornings with a great cup of coffee and to discover your joy each and every day!"

Louise Pistole is available for media interviews and speaking engagements and can be reached using the information below or by email at pistole9@gmail.com. 'Discover Your Joy: Daily Splashes of Inspiration for Living an Abundant Life of Happiness, Blessings, and Inner Peace' is available in several formats at Amazon and other book retailers. More information is available at her website at https://www.louisepistole.com.

About Louise Pistole:

Louise Pistole is an author, blogger and motivational speaker who encourages others to seek their own joy, no matter where they are on their journey through life. She and her husband reside in North Carolina.

Contact:

Louise Pistole

pistole9@gmail.com

https://www.louisepistole.com

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Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of August 16, 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 August 16, 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 August 16, 2021

Aug 16
Channel 1     Samantha Hart (USA)
Channel 2     Jones Deady (VT)
Channel 3     Jeanette Ramey (GA)     
Channel 4     Jane Risdon (United Kingdom)
Channel 5     Nancine Meyer (AZ)
Channel 6     RD Palmer (AZ)
Channel 7     Carl McCullough (NC)
Channel 8     Nicole Audet, M.D. (Canada)
Channel 9     Moana Robinson (Australia)

Aug 17
Channel 1     Linda Mac Dougall (CA)
Channel 2     Tom Burkhalter (NC)     
Channel 3     Janet Howle (NC)     
Channel 4     David F. D'Orazi (CA)     
Channel 5     Emory Clark (WA)     
Channel 6     Vito Altavilla (OH)     
Channel 7     N.L. Holmes (FL)     
Channel 8     Sherrida Woodley (WA)     
Channel 9     Cathy Williams-Thrun (Canada)

Aug 18
Channel 1     Tara Taffera (VA)     
Channel 2     Helene Fermont (Sweden)
Channel 3     Kevin Wayne Johnson (MD)     
Channel 4     Jerry Phipps (FL)     
Channel 5     Richard Trayler (AZ)     
Channel 6     Daniel L. Smith (CA)     
Channel 7     James Gilbert (MD)     
Channel 8     Bella Lynn Thompson (NY)
Channel 9     Nicholas Anderson (United Kingdom)     

Aug 19
Channel 1     Tom Mattson (MN)     
Channel 2     Jody Sharpe (AZ)     
Channel 3     J.M. Harrison (United Kingdom)
Channel 4     Caroline H. Sheppard (FL)     
Channel 5     Colonel U. S. Army Ret. George A. Milton (VA)     
Channel 6     Margaret Ann Spence (AZ)     
Channel 7     Elizabeth A. Carter, PhD (PA)     
Channel 8     Michael Foster (CA)     
Channel 9     Linville M. Meadows, M.D. (VA)

Aug 20 - Aug 22
Channel 1     Martin Van Es (Netherlands)     
Channel 2     Daniel D. Corner (PA)
Channel 3     Dan Corner (PA)     
Channel 4     Gibbs Williams, PhD (NY)
Channel 5     Colonel U. S. Army Ret. George A. Milton (VA)
Channel 6     Misti Rains (CA)     
Channel 7     Lee Tidball (CA)     
Channel 8     David Amerine (OH)
Channel 9     Simon de Wulf (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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Top Motivational Speaker Rocky Romanella Addresses The Top 10 List Of Essential Ingredients Of Leadership

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.

Leadership skill development is not necessarily limited to members of the business community or any formal organizational structure, as all of us are leaders. Leadership skills are very important to educators, small informal groups with a common purpose and even in our family structures. Top motivational speaker Rocky Romanella has spent decades as a leadership trainer. In a recent newsletter, he presented his Top Ten List of Essential Leadership Skills:

1. Do you deserve the respect of the people in your care, your peers, your boss, and those you have relationships with?

2. Do you treat them with dignity and respect?

3. What are the things that you do to be helpful to them?

4. Do you view them as part of the solution or part of the problem?

5. Do you take the time to understand some of the issues that may be affecting their performance?

6. How carefully do you listen?

7. Are you viewed as a person who is sincere, fair, honest and impartial as a leader?

The last three items on the list have been left open, as any person playing a leadership role would want to fill in 8 through 10 with skills that are unique to one's particular leadership role. For those who would like to add or share your 3 recommendations, please submit them to rockyromanella@gmail.com or on our book web http://www.tightenthelugnuts.com using the contact us form. We will publish the list with your recommendations in our newsletter, which is posted to https://www.3sixtymanagementservices.com/category/newsletters/. As a thank you for sharing your thoughts, we will be having a drawing and three people will receive a signed copy of my book, Tighten The Lug Nuts.

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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Press Release: How To Deal With The Stress And Anxiety Of The Covid 19 Pandemic: Award Winning Author Donna Louis Shows Us How To Break The Grip Of Fear In 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.

Just when we believed things could not get worse, thing got worse. We’ve been hit with yet another strain of Covid-19, threatening to wreak havoc on an economy that has just begun to recover. It is a crisis unlike anything most of us have ever faced. Fear, anxiety, worry and stress seem to have become the new normal. Who knows what might possibly happen next?

While it may not seem possible, in the midst of such adversity, there is hope, if we can change our perspective to see things in a different light.

Donna Louis’ latest book, ‘Thriving in Every Season of Life with God’, gives us a road map to create a mindset - a new life in which we can learn to prosper in any circumstance, however dire.

To understand what it means to "thrive," we must look beyond the dimension of finances. The concept of thriving can be applied to our health, our relationships, our habits and our peace of mind. God wants us to thrive. But it does not just happen - we must take action to make it happen.

Set against the backdrop of four "seasons of life", Louis, in the tradition of writers such as Joel Osteen and Joyce Meyer, discusses how you can thrive, prosper, and flourish. Much like growing crops, we prepare in spring, grow in summer, harvest in fall and rest in winter. At times we must nurture and cultivate, at other times we bloom and reproduce, and at other times we harvest and replant.

Thriving In Every Season Of Life With God is a book that can be read in just a few hours and provides readers with powerful ideas and concepts that can be implemented immediately, allowing them to thrive in the midst of adversity. The book received a five-star rating from Readers Favorite.

“Considering this situation, most people are panicking,” Louis stated. “People have so many questions regarding what will happen next. We need to remember that we deal in the natural, but God deals in the supernatural. God is not surprised about what is happening. Instead of becoming paralyzed with FEAR you need to press in and trust God that he will work all things out for your good. “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” - 2 Timothy 1:7. Change is the only thing that is constant in life. We all will always be tested, even Jesus was tested while he was here on earth. The thing is we can’t pass these tests on our own we need God’s help. Don’t be fearful because God says, “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” – Isaiah 41:10.

Donna also presents powerful ideas and concepts via her Youtube video series, ‘Motivational Mondays With Donna’. The July 2021 lineup includes:

The Battle Is The Lord’s
Vision
Choices
Hope

The video series is available at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJCieSU2FYdC09F3YNkfzDw.

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 37 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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Angels Who Live On Earth Offer Hope To Humanity Says Jody Sharpe, Award Winning Author Of The Mystic Bay Series, First Book Now Available On Kindle Unlimited

Sharpe is the author of a number of award-winning books and videos for adults and children that can help readers and viewers find hope, inspiration and gratitude.

Recently John Legend and Keith Urban sang 'Imagine', the mega-hit by John Lennon, at the Olympics. Award winning author Jody Sharpe writes books about angels who live on earth and demonstrate that the ideas presented by Lennon - gentleness, love, togetherness and hope in humanity - are not just subjects for hit songs. They are instead qualities that can be manifested in our everyday lives. She recently post a piece on the 'Tuesdays With The Angels' section of her blog. In that piece she stated:

"Watching John Legend and Keith Urban sing Imagine by John Lennon at the opening of the Olympics brought home what I’ve always known, music is God’s gift to us, an ingredient of Love. My heartfelt wish for the world ….a world where we would all really live as one. Hope should be in everyone’s heart.

"Hope in humanity is ever present in my soul. When I met the man named Ken on a plane five years ago, I was inspired to write a kind man, who was really an angel, the character Angel Ken. I told Ken I would write him in my novel Town of Angels as an angel and I did. I gave him my card but he never contacted me. There are many people I know and meet who have the quality angels have. It’s a quality so many have but aren’t using. With gentleness of heart, I write. People 'may say I’m a dreamer', as the song, Imagine, goes. So, I’ll keep writing books about love, forgiveness, hope and redemption. This is what I dream about."

The full text of the piece is available at her website at http://www.jodysharpe.com.

Angelic presence on earth is the central theme in her Mystic Bay Series. The series is comprised of four books, the first of which, The Angel's Daughter, is available on Kindle Unlimited.

Books by Jody Sharpe include:

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…

Midwest's review of 'Town of Angels' said, "Those who welcome the thought, appearance, and approaches of angels in everyday life will relish the positive notes, mystery, and problem-solving attitudes of angel and human alike in this gentle story of kindness, hope, belief, and resolving differences."

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jody 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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Revenge And Road Rage Lethal Combination

Based on Real-Life Autobahn Experience. “Bootlegger '40 Ford” Audio Drama Wins 3 Audio Awards, Now in Film Development. The Ebook Version of the Novel Will Be Available at No Charge at Amazon August 12 Through August 14, 2021.

Author Charles S. Clark is a well-known Hot Rod aficionado whose many adventures have spilled over into his adventure-writing. His first book, “The Bootlegger '40 Ford,” captured an avid readership clamoring for more. To satisfy them, and his own insatiable appetite for the special world of classic automobiles, he’s taking himself and his readers into high gear with a three day Amazon campaign August 12, 13, and 14. The e-Book edition will be available at no charge during the campaign.

“The Bootlegger '40 Ford,” the author’s acclaimed short-story collection, received excellent reviews. Next it was adapted into a multiple-award-winning audio drama. Now it’s being adapted into a screenplay.

“Everything in the story is true,” explained the author. “Except the parts I made up.” With years of experience expertly restoring classic cars with high performance engines, he has a real knack for providing readers with exciting human stories that blur the line between fiction and real-life.

“The Bahnburner,” the most super-charged adventure story in the collection, involves a high-speed vehicular murder that leads to an illegal race on Germany’s world-famous autobahn. This thrilling story, available on its own as an ebook, was produced by a professional audio drama team in Los Angeles with a stellar cast and original sound effects. It has won three prestigious audio awards and drew the attention of a top screenwriter who is now crafting a motion picture script.

“Titanium Camshaft '40 Ford” is a prequel to his rip-roaring series of adventures chronicled in “Bootlegger '40 Ford.” Every car is an assembly of carefully designed parts that must work in harmony to achieve speed, safety, aerodynamics, economy, precision handling and, most importantly, reliability. Clark is a professional engineer and master restorer—read some recent blogs and learn about him at http://charlesclarkauthor.com.

“While driving coast to coast and border to border twice in one year,” the author recalled, “I had plenty of time to think about some crazy adventures that one might get into with an old hot rod car, I have a lot of friends that participate in the ‘old car’ hobby. I thought to myself, ‘Wouldn’t it be fun to write some stories and include them? After all, they love hot rods, restored classic cars, bootleggers, 40 Fords and wild stories.’

Reader’s Comments:

“I’m at the Eastern National LCOC Meet and just finished your book last night. Wanted to let you know I THOROUGHLY enjoyed it! I have a list of people I am passing it on to, starting with LCOC President Talbourdet. Thanks again,“
– Steve D’Ambrosia, Lincoln Continental Owners Club National Chief Judge

“Thank you for sending me your book, The Bootlegger '40 Ford. I really enjoyed each chapter and appreciate the detail and story lines.”
– Ray Everham, Three time Winston Cup champion with driver Jeff Gordon

Charles Clark is available for media interviews and can be contacted at reya@havenbooks.net. All of his books are available in various formats at Amazon and other retailers. More information is available at his website at http://www.charlesclarkauthor.com.

About Charles Clark:

Charles Clark, popular author of the Hotrod Adventures, began his adventures with cars starting in his 9th grade science class when he was introduced to the internal combustion engine, which later led to his discovery of high performance cars.

Charlie’s action-packed stories have two kinds of followers: those who share his passion for classic, high-performance cars, and those who love a page turner.

He is a retired professional medical electronics engineer (earning a BS in Biology from Union College in Schenectdady, NY and an EE from Cornell Univesity, Ithaca, NY). Charles is an entrepreneur (founder of Sandhill Scientific) who has had a lifelong love affair with old cars.

Contact:

Press Contact: Reya Patton
Haven Books LLC
719-227-1629
Reya@havenbooks.net
http://www.charlesclarkauthor.com

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Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of August 9, 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 August 9, 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 August 9, 2021

Aug 9
Channel 1     Luca DiMatteo (CT)
Channel 2     Linda Maria Frank (NY)
Channel 3     Linda Maria Frank (NY)
Channel 4     Alice Cypress (FL)    
Channel 5     Jennifer Swanson (FL)
Channel 6     Jane Risdon (United Kingdom)
Channel 7     Linda Rosen (NJ)
Channel 8     Amy Herrig (TX)
Channel 9     Constantine M. Dhonau (CO)

Aug 10
Channel 1     Ginny Dent Brant (SC)
Channel 2     Antonio Lumley (FL)
Channel 3     Linda L McIsaac Ph.D. (WI)
Channel 4     Brian Huey (NC)
Channel 5     A.L. Tayler (United Kingdom)
Channel 6     RD Palmer (AZ)    
Channel 7     Lee Tidball (CA)
Channel 8     Roger Peppercorn (SD)
Channel 9     Simon de Wulf (United Kingdom)

Aug 11
Channel 1     Marilyn McDonald (FL)
Channel 2     Cheryl Williams (NY)
Channel 3     J.M. Harrison (United Kingdom)
Channel 4     David S. Kreinces (CA)    
Channel 5     Jay Henning (Canada)
Channel 6     Laura Moss White (CA)
Channel 7     Carol Wilson-Mack (TN)
Channel 8     David Amerine (OH)
Channel 9     Melissa Gabriel (ME)

Aug 12
Channel 1     Larry Lockridge (NY)
Channel 2     Ross Griffin (Ireland)
Channel 3     Jordan T. Maxwell (MO)
Channel 4     Gibbs Williams, PhD (NY)
Channel 5     Gabrielle Blondell (Australia)
Channel 6     Bill Humbert (UT)
Channel 7     Elizabeth A. Carter, PhD (PA)
Channel 8     Bronwen Sciortino (Australia)
Channel 9     John Thibault (CA)

Aug 13 - Aug 15  
Channel 1     Nicole Audet, M.D. (Canada)
Channel 2     Daniel D. Corner (PA)
Channel 3     David Rohlfing (IL)    
Channel 4     David S. Kreinces (CA)    
Channel 5     Valerie Doherty (IL)    
Channel 6     Donna Louis (FL)    
Channel 7     Joseph Carrabis (NH)
Channel 8     Jody Sharpe (AZ)
Channel 9     Melissa Gabriel (ME)

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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Electrifying WWII Air War Action Featured In Author Tom Burkhalter's Upcoming New Novel, Gomorrah: A Novel Of The European Air War April – July 1943

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 upcoming release of a new WWII novel, Gomorrah: A Novel Of The European Air War April – July 1943. The new book will be the seventh in the No Merciful War series. It is scheduled for publication in mid-autumn, 2021.

In the time frame of Gomorrah, the daylight bombing campaign of the 8th Air Force suffers mounting, almost crippling, losses, and Charlie Davis must assume command of a heavy bomb group fighting for its life in the skies over Germany.

Burkhalter has gained a reputation for realism that goes far beyond the ordinary. He has an uncanny talent for taking readers back in time, placing them squarely into the very center of the action. Edge-of-the-seat air war scenes are blended with tactical mastery to create not just a great novel, but also an immersive experience.

All of Burkhalter's books are enhanced by an unparalleled level of technical and historical detail, based on rock solid research and real world expertise. He maintains a laser-sharp focus on providing the reader with an experience - one that will project 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.

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 the first book, 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."

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!”

Boxcar Red Leader: a Novel of the Pacific Air War, May 1942

The Imperial Japanese Navy sails to invade Port Moresby, the last Allied base between the Japanese and Australia. It 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?

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

It is July 1, 1942. The United States has been fighting in the Pacific for nearly seven months. The Japanese advance halted west of Australia at the island of Timor, and from Timor the Japanese stage bombing raids on Darwin. In the north, the Japanese hold the former Australian possessions of New Ireland and New Britain, including the town of Rabaul in the north of New Britain. Holding Rabaul gives the Japanese possession of Simpson Harbor, a deep-water port that the Japanese turn into a formidable forward base, swarming with Zeros and antiaircraft weapons. Rabaul begins to earn an evil reputation among the bomber crews of the USAAF and RAAF who fly there.

The New Kids: A Novel of the Air War on the Home Front August-September 1942
Military romance takes center stage in The New Kids, 5th book in master storyteller Tom Burkhalter’s No Merciful War series. Brothers Jack and Charlie Davis, survivors of nine months of vicious air fighting, return home to the challenges of long-deferred love, of living with memories of war, and of passing on lessons learned in combat to new pilots training for a much different air war over Europe. They may have 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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Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of August 2, 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 August 2, 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 August 2, 2021

Aug 2
Channel 1     Nicole Audet, M.D. (Canada)
Channel 2     Thomas Fargnoli (NJ)
Channel 3     Danielle Larsen (NY)
Channel 4     Chuck Etheridge (TX)
Channel 5     Richard Trayler (AZ)
Channel 6     Brandie Grasso (TX)
Channel 7     Wm. Hovey Smith (GA)
Channel 8     Jody Sharpe (AZ)
Channel 9     Kristy Lee (IL)

Aug 3
Channel 1     Tom Mattson (MN)
Channel 2     Jody Sharpe (AZ)
Channel 3     Lou Alpert (TX)
Channel 4     Edward J. Mike, PhD (MI)
Channel 5     Colonel U. S. Army Ret. George A. Milton (VA)
Channel 6     Misti Rains (CA)
Channel 7     Michael Stern, M.D. (WA)
Channel 8     M.C. Madjoucoff (RI)
Channel 9     Ramsay Wood (United Kingdom)

Aug 4
Channel 1     Mark Cheverton (NY)
Channel 2     Randall L. Hull (TX)
Channel 3     Charles W. Page, M.D. (TX)
Channel 4     Donna Everhart (NC)
Channel 5     Bernard Leo Remakus (PA)
Channel 6     A. Keith Carreiro (MA)
Channel 7     Bill Poje (FL)
Channel 8     Michael Carter (IN)
Channel 9     Deborah Nichols Poulos (CA)

Aug 5
Channel 1     Pamela Logan (CO)
Channel 2     Francis Y. Barel (France)
Channel 3     David Rohlfing (IL)
Channel 4     John Hamlin Gordon II (NY)
Channel 5     Gina S. Scheff (OH)
Channel 6     Wanda Adams Fischer (NY)
Channel 7     Joseph Carrabis (NH)
Channel 8     Mary Ann Poll (TX)
Channel 9     Robert Arthur Neff (NC)

Aug 6 - Aug 8
Channel 1     Donna Louis (FL)     
Channel 2     Jody Sharpe (AZ)
Channel 3     Elizabeth Moseley (FL)
Channel 4     Deborah Armstrong (Canada)
Channel 5     Gina S. Scheff (OH)
Channel 6     Misti Rains (CA)
Channel 7     Richard Ruhling, M.D. (AZ)
Channel 8     Armenia Jess (Saudi Arabia)
Channel 9     Al Moreno (CA)

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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