Sunday, January 30, 2022

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


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

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

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

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

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

Jan 31
Channel 1     Francine Piriano-Davila (VA)
Channel 2     Linda Maria Frank (NY)
Channel 3     Anne Poirier (ME)
Channel 4     David F. D'Orazi (CA)
Channel 5     Christine Nolfi (SC)
Channel 6     Joy Resor (NC)
Channel 7     Jeremiah A Gilbert (USA)
Channel 8     K.J. Kruk (NY)
Channel 9     Kevin Miller (FL)
Channel 10     Armenia Jess (Saudi Arabia)

Feb 1
Channel 1     Donna Louis (FL)
Channel 2     Donna Fletcher Crow (ID)
Channel 3     Deb Radcliff (HI)
Channel 4     Deborah Armstrong (Canada)
Channel 5     Gina S. Scheff (OH)
Channel 6     Andrea Wilson Woods (AL)
Channel 7     Jack Billups (AZ)
Channel 8     Roger Peppercorn (SD)
Channel 9     Sylvie Beljanski (NY)
Channel 10     Linville M. Meadows, M.D. (VA)

Feb 2
Channel 1     Frances Schoonmaker (MD)
Channel 2     Jansen Schmidt (MS)
Channel 3     Dr. Eugene G. Akins III (NY)
Channel 4     Ruth Enright (United Kingdom)
Channel 5     Julie Gianelloni Connor (TX)
Channel 6     Craig Matthews (MI)
Channel 7     Rana Bitar (NY)
Channel 8     Jody Sharpe (AZ)
Channel 9     Deborah Nichols Poulos (CA)
Channel 10     Christine Hassing (MI)

Feb 3
Channel 1     Tom Mattson (MN)
Channel 2     Jody Sharpe (AZ)
Channel 3     Lou Alpert (TX)
Channel 4     Linda Maria Frank (NY)
Channel 5     Deborah Wynne (CO)
Channel 6     Patrick J. Kenny (IL)
Channel 7     Wm. Hovey Smith (GA)
Channel 8     Sherrida Woodley (WA)
Channel 9     Virginia Burton Stringer (FL)
Channel 10     Linda Maria Frank (NY)    

Feb 4 - Feb 6
Channel 1     Dr. Robert A. Ernst (FL)
Channel 2     Amy Minty (FL)
Channel 3     Elizabeth Moseley (FL)
Channel 4     Trina Carroll-Houk (FL)
Channel 5     A.L. Tayler (United Kingdom)
Channel 6     Evelyn M. Leite (SD)
Channel 7     Bill Poje (FL)
Channel 8     Amy Herrig (TX)
Channel 9     Moana Robinson (Australia)
Channel 10     Linda Balliro (MA)   
 
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, January 27, 2022

Kindness Is Free, Sprinkle It Everywhere Says Louise Pistole, Best Selling Author Of Inspirational Book, Discover Your Joy


Pistole is a best-selling author, blogger, coach and motivational speaker who describes herself as a "joy-fanatic". Her book provides readers with a quick inspirational read every morning and helps them discover ‘moments of joy’ each day.

Betty White was a media icon, beloved by both the public and media insiders. Her death resulted in a flood of emotional responses from both groups. Betty is remembered for many things, above all for her joy and kindness. Bestselling author Louise Pistole recently issued a statement that addressed acts of kindness, the need to sprinkle it everywhere, and the legacy of Betty White's kindness:

“Betty White led the way with kindness,” writes Stefanie Pettit in an opinion column for The Spokesman – Review.

"The article goes on to say, Betty White’s 'death reminded me to strive to bring sunlight, not clouds, whenever possible.'

“We want to do it like Betty was doing it – giving, not taking, taking care of others (in her case, especially animals who can’t speak for themselves) and spreading joy wherever she went. As long as she was out there doing that, she was a beacon lighting the way.”

"One of Pettit’s closing remarks says, 'There was always a sweetness about her, an optimism, a gentle self-depreciation and, I think, kindness. Always kindness.'

"Can kindness make the world a better place?" Pistole asked. "If Betty White’s life showed us anything at all, the answer to this question is a resounding yes. Kindness is free. Why not sprinkle it everywhere?

"Responding to a comment with kind words and saying thank you are two of the kindest things you can do. Compassion and empathy shine through when you are being kind to others.

"Spontaneous kindness is one of life’s greatest assets. It is giving of yourself with a generous and considerate spirit and expecting nothing in return.

"This could be simply holding the door for someone or helping another person return their grocery cart to the corral. Another favorite and well-known form of spontaneous kindness is paying for someone else’s meal. Just a smile or kind word can make a bigger impact on someone’s life than you would ever realize.

"The person receiving your kindness is usually grateful for the gesture. But also, as the giver, you’re left with a helper’s high which is great for both physical and mental well-being. Kindness can also strengthen relationships with family, friends, or co-workers. Another benefit is feeling connected to others and perhaps, avoiding the feeling of loneliness.

"We’ve experienced extreme kindness the last two years as the world felt the effects of the pandemic. Neighbors helped neighbors. Businesses worked with employees. Restaurants fed those in need of a meal. The list of kind gestures is long and impressive.

"To be most effective, genuine kindness must become a habit instead of an occasional gesture. Start with a smile. Simply smile at the people you pass on the street or in the elevator. Be sure to smile at the person checking your groceries and always smile for your family. Regular, even daily, kindness makes us a better person, not only for ourselves, but for everyone we encounter.

"While reaching out to others in kindness shows compassion, don’t overlook the power of self-kindness. Positive self-talk, gratitude, and meditation are just a few of the ways to shower yourself with self-kindness. Taking care of yourself gives you the physical, mental, and emotional spirit to share love and kindness with others.

"The power of a single act of kindness is the ripple effect as good deeds are passed on and on. If you were inspired by the kindness of Betty White, use your motivation to continue her positivity and spread kindness every day. Yes, kindness can make the world a better place."

Read more about acts of kindness in Louise Pistole’s book, Discover Your Joy at https://www.louisepistole.com.

Discover Your Joy

How does one actually live a life filled with joy? Best-selling author and motivational speaker Louise Pistole has discovered the key to doing just that. She gives us that key in her best-selling 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. Reduced pricing on the ebook version of the book runs through January 7, 2022 at Amazon. More information is available at her website at https://www.louisepistole.com.

About Louise Pistole:

Louise Pistole is a best-selling 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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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Growing Up In Nazi Germany, Surviving The Soviet Occupation And Settling In The West Is The Subject Of Tapestry Of My Mother's Life By Best Selling Author Malve von Hassell


Malve von Hassell is a freelance writer, researcher, and translator. She holds a Ph.D. in anthropology from the New School for Social Research. She has published nine books and a number of journal articles. The book was awarded a Five Star Medal by The Historical Fiction Press Awards in 2021.

According to Wikipedia, "During the later stages of World War II and the post-war period, millions of Germans and Volksdeutsche fled or were expelled from various Eastern and Central European countries, including Czechoslovakia, and the former German provinces of Silesia, Pomerania, and East Prussia, which were annexed by Poland and the Soviet Union.  By 1950, a total of approximately 12 million Germans had fled or been expelled from east-central Europe into Allied-occupied Germany and Austria. The West German government put the total at 14.6 million, including a million ethnic Germans who had settled in territories conquered by Nazi Germany during World War II, ethnic German migrants to Germany after 1950, and the children born to expelled parents. The largest numbers came from former eastern territories of Germany ceded to the People's Republic of Poland and the Soviet Union (about seven million) and from Czechoslovakia (about three million)."

Malve von Hassell's mother, Christa, was one of those people who made it to the West, eventually settling in America.  von Hassell explores her mother's life through the fragmented lens of transmitted memory, and its impact on the second generation.

Born at her grandfather's house in Farther Pomerania, 1923, Christa von Hassell had to contend with the increasing and pervasive impact of the Nazi regime. As the child of a German army officer, she moved with her parents often. Through boarding school, university, marriage, the Second World War, life under Soviet occupation, and a new beginning in the West, eventually in America, the biography is an incredible, emotional journey of childhood, survival, and relationships.

The portrayal of Christa's life also focuses on the role of memory: shaped, distorted, and realigned in the continual process of telling stories of the past in conjunction with silence about many aspects. Children of women who shared similar experiences and life trajectories struggled with the challenge of learning about their parents' lives during extraordinary times, confounded by a wealth of stories on the one hand and a seemingly impenetrable veil of silence on the other.

Working through such memorabilia, as well as the tales of the past, can offer ways in which one can come to terms with the inherited detritus of thoughts and memories. As such, this account of the life of a unique and complex individual has also wider relevance in that it addresses age-old questions of the relationship between one generation and the next.

“In 1950, the country was still struggling with absorbing the vast number of refugees, while at the same time trying to rebuild its devastated cities," von Hassell stated. "More than half of residential space had been destroyed during the war. Christa, Christa’s relatives, and many of her friends were among the refugees from Pomerania, East Prussia, and Silesia, and faced the enormous challenge of trying to create a new life in a country overwhelmed with this influx of people. These experiences, on top of the experiences during the Nazi era and World War II, shaped their personalities and produced survival strategies of stoicism and silence, which in turn affected their relationships with the next generation.”

Tapestry Of My Mother's Life: Stories, Fragments, And Silences was awarded a Five Star Medal by The Historical Fiction Press Awards in 2021.

Readers and reviewers have praised Tapestry Of My Mother's Life. One said, "There is much I could say about this book, but one of the things that remains with me as I came to the end, was the haunting imagery that Hassell paints, of a woman who saw and endured so much pain, suffering and brutality before, during and after the war, and who, out of necessity to live and not sink into the maws of that depressive period, locked the pain away, deep inside, and moreover, rarely, if ever, expressed what she felt. One sees a stoic figure in one respect, a brave crusader in another, and a mother who simply wanted to make the best life for herself and her family and refused to admit or even express her own pain, or emotions. This is an excellent book. Every mother should be so privileged to have their stories so beautifully put to words." Another stated, "A remarkable story of the author's mother and her family life during one of the most important periods in history. Written with love and full of historical facts, it is a brilliant and exciting read not to be missed."

Other works by Malve von Hassell include:

The Struggle for Eden: Community Gardens in New York City (Bergin & Garvey 2002)
Homesteading in New York City 1978-1993
The Divided Heart of Loisaida (Bergin & Garvey 1996)
Letters from the Tooth Fairy (Amazon KDP 2012/2020)
Turtle Crossing (Amazon KDP 2021),
Dott’s Wonderful Travels and Adventures (Two Harbors Press, 2012), a translation and annotation of a German children’s classic by Tamara Ramsay
The Falconer’s Apprentice (namelos, 2015), her first historical fiction novel for young adults
Alina: A Song for the Telling (BHC Press, 2020), set in Jerusalem in the time of the crusades
The Amber Crane (Odyssey Books, 2021), set in Germany in 1645 and 1945.
She has edited her grandfather Ulrich von Hassell's memoirs written in prison in 1944, Der Kreis schließt sich - Aufzeichnungen aus der Haft 1944 (Propylaen Verlag 1994)

Malve von Hassell is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at malvevonhassell@optonline.net. All of her books are available at online retail outlets. More information is available at her website at https://www.malvevonhassell.com.

About Malve von Hassell

Malve von Hassell was born in Italy and spent part of her childhood in Belgium and Germany before moving to the United States. She is a freelance writer, researcher, and translator. She holds a Ph.D. in anthropology from the New School for Social Research and has taught at Queens College, Baruch College, Pace University, and Suffolk County Community College. Currently, she is working on a biographical work about a woman coming of age in Nazi Germany.

Contact:


Malve von Hassell

malvevonhassell@optonline.net

https://www.malvevonhassell.com

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Monday, January 24, 2022

Top Motivational Speaker And Bestselling Author Rocky Romanella Provides Cutting Edge Insight On Leadership Transformation, Announces New Leadership Library Podcast Episodes


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

Today, the word "startup" has become a buzzword. Creative entrepreneurs with groundbreaking ideas and innovative concepts captivate investors, who stand at the ready to bring the next great idea to market. Companies and organizations who cannot keep up with these rocket-speed market changes can be quickly left behind, to become nothing more than fond memories like floppy disks and cassette tapes.

On the other hand, some well-established companies have demonstrated an uncanny ability to reinvent the successful models of the past, and take entirely new paths to success. Best selling author and motivational speaker Rocky Romanella addressed this issue in a recent newsletter in which he discussed how companies such as IBM, Western Union and Lego did just that. In his view, it all comes down to values based leadership.

"We all have a major influence on the performance and behavior of our people," Romanella stated. "You must continue the emphasis on learning, as well as communicating with your vision. The more our people understand what’s expected of them and where we are headed as an organization, the better able they are to align themselves and work efficiently to accomplish our goals. You must drive the vision down to everyone in your care. Your people look to you for guidance and vision, you can’t let them down. Together, with the right plan, vision, and effective communication, you will work as a team for the common good and a positive contribution that we all can be proud of!

"Like IBM, Western Union, and Lego, we have one chance to get our new path forward right. We need to demonstrate flexibility, creativity and leadership at the speed required to transform ourselves and our companies."

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

PODCAST:

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

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

Morning coffee is one of the joys of life for many of us. When you add your Cup of Joe to your visit to the Leadership Library podcast, your morning coffee will add an educational, entertaining dose of leadership octane to your day. The show lineup for January 2022 included:

January 5 - Integrity
Discusses the integrity of your word and its importance to a successful workplace.

January 10 - Legacy Living
Living your legacy and defining the words associated with your name when your career is done.

January 12 - Personal Values
The importance of personal values and the three questions you must ask yourself as a leader.

January 18 - Values as the Glue
Breaks down value and it's importance to your organization.

January 19 - Keys to Success
3 Keys to Success to help your organization, team or business be more productive and successful.

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

BOOK:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE LIST - 23 LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

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

PODCASTS LIBRARY

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

VIDEO LIBRARY

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

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

MEETING CALLS

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

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

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

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

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

About Rocky Romanella:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contact:


Rocky Romanella

http://www.3sixtymanagementservices.com

rockyromanella@gmail.com

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Sunday, January 23, 2022

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


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

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

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

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

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

Jan 24
Channel 1     Kass Ghayouri (Canada)
Channel 2     Bruce Calhoun (WI)
Channel 3     Malve von Hassell (NY)
Channel 4     Brian Huey (NC)
Channel 5     Christine Nolfi (SC)     
Channel 6     Jane Risdon (United Kingdom)
Channel 7     Dave Maynard (MI)     
Channel 8     Bronwen Sciortino (Australia)     
Channel 9     Nicholas Anderson (France)     
Channel 10     Melissa Gabriel (ME)     

Jan 25
Channel 1     Deb Lewis (HI)     
Channel 2     Tom Burkhalter (NC)     
Channel 3     Linda L McIsaac Ph.D. (WI)     
Channel 4     Patricia Love (WA)     
Channel 5     Robert P. French (Canada)     
Channel 6     Evelyn M. Leite (SD)     
Channel 7     Bill Poje (FL)     
Channel 8     Michael Foster (CA)     
Channel 9     Shelby Wagner (MI)
Channel 10     Morag Higgins (United Kingdom)

Jan 26
Channel 1     Larry Lockridge (NY)
Channel 2     Larry Jorgensen (LA)
Channel 3     Linda Maria Frank (NY)
Channel 4     Gibbs Williams, PhD (NY)
Channel 5     Gabrielle Blondell (Australia)     
Channel 6     Vito Altavilla (OH)
Channel 7     N.L. Holmes (FL)
Channel 8     Vicki Veasey (FL)
Channel 9     Simon de Wulf (United Kingdom)
Channel 10     Justine Manzano (NY)     

Jan 27
Channel 1     Linda Mac Dougall (CA)
Channel 2     Jody Sharpe (AZ)
Channel 3     Elizabeth Moseley (FL)
Channel 4     David S. Kreinces (CA)     
Channel 5     Jennifer Swanson (FL)     
Channel 6     Sandy Rosenthal (LA)     
Channel 7     Carl McCullough (NC)     
Channel 8     David Amerine (OH)     
Channel 9     Thomas A. Brigger (OH)     
Channel 10     Michael Carter (IN)     

Jan 28 - Jan 30
Channel 1     Richard S. Cohen (NY)     
Channel 2     Rocky Romanella (PA)     
Channel 3     David Rohlfing (IL)     
Channel 4     Pat Backley (New Zealand)
Channel 5     Colonel U. S. Army Ret. George A. Milton (VA)     
Channel 6     D. Terrence Foster, MD (GA)     
Channel 7     Lee Tidball (CA)     
Channel 8     Bella Lynn Thompson (NY)     
Channel 9     Robert Arthur Neff (NC)     
Channel 10     Kristy Lee (IL)     
 
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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Saturday, January 22, 2022

Bestselling Author Donna Fletcher Crow Announces The Release Of The First Two Historical Fiction Epochs in The Celtic Cross Series, Part II, Ireland: The Pursuit of Peace


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.

Bestselling author Donna Fletcher Crow has announced the release of the first two Epochs in The Celtic Cross Series, Part II, Ireland: The Pursuit Of Peace

The Celtic Cross series moves to Ireland as two young people, Gareth from Scotland and Mary from America, go to work in a reconciliation center in Belfast shortly after the 1969 ceasefire in the Troubles.

In Epoch 5, The Planting of Ulster, Of Visionaries and Builders, Mary returns to Scotland in the summer of 1996, her head brimming with wedding plans. But Gareth has quite different ideas. He is off to work in a reconciliation center in Northern Ireland, made possible by the recent ceasefire in the Troubles. Filled with trepidation, Mary agrees to go with him. But what if those mad Irish start throwing bombs at each other again?

Desiring to understand the history of the conflicts that have torn this beautiful island for centuries, Mary turns to their friend’s family journals. In 1610, Calum Lanark, refused the hand of his beloved Deirdre, joins the Scots settlers seeking to make a new life in the Ulster Plantation–where Lady Montgomery introduces planting potatoes into Irish agriculture. Amid new friends and bountiful opportunities, Calum seeks a future where he and Deirdre can live. Until disastrous strife destroys all his efforts.

In Epoch 6, The Hammering of the Inhabitancy, Of Brothers and Strangers, Mary and Gareth continue to struggle with their efforts to help the youth at the reconciliation center in Belfast in 1996, but their work is shattered by sectarian strife. In an effort to understand the roots of the unimaginable atrocities she sees around her, Mary turns to accounts of 17th century Ireland.

In 1639 the Lanark family is torn apart as the sons march off to war—on opposing sides. But at least the women will be safe behind the strong walls of their fortress. Won’t they? And then Oliver Cromwell arrives at the head of his New Model Army in one of the most turbulent periods of all the long, troubled history of Ireland.

What Readers say about The Banks of the Boyne, from which the Celtic Cross Series, Part II is taken:

“This book tore at my heart as I read through the bitter history of Ireland. A must read for all who have even the smallest bit of Irish blood. The passion of the Irish people is absolutely amazing.”

“Crow is so good at weaving a story one feels as if you’re right in the midst of the action! I would recommend this to any history lover! If you are not a history lover…it will make you one!”

“Crow’s description of life in Ireland will enthrall readers. The surprise ending shows the complexity of problems facing Ireland.”

“Brings a new perspective to Ireland’s struggle for peace.”

“Gripping historical novel.”

“Extremely good!”

“Great read on Irish History.”

“Be ready for a heart-rending read.”

Speaking about the Irish portion of her Celtic Cross series, Crow said, "I have found trying to tell the long, troubled history of Ireland an enormous, agonizing, but extremely rewarding task. Like my heroine Mary, I have struggled to understand the roots of the strife that has divided this island for centuries.

"The irony of a place filled with such beauty and populated with what are surely the friendliest, most fun-loving people on earth, never ceases to grip me. In many ways this is my story as I grew up puzzled by the news of discord and violence in the land of saints and scholars.

"I also believe this is a very important story for our world. In these days of so much animosity and conflict, we need to learn the lessons of history by seeing the importance of forgiveness, working together, and moving beyond the mistakes of the past."

Crow recently discussed her passion for the stories that drove her to write the Celtic Cross Series in an interview on The Authors Show. The interview, titled as The Vanquishers of Tyranny: Of Patriots and Priests is available in the archive section at The Authors Show site at https://www.theauthorsshow.com.

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. Many of her books have been bestsellers in their categories, including 'A Most Inconvenient Death', which achieved #1 bestseller status in Christian Suspense. 'The Fields of Bannockburn', the epic from which The Celtic Cross Series, Part I: Scotland, The Struggle for a Nation is based, was listed as Fiction Bestseller by Christian Book Distributors and 'The Banks of the Boyne', the epic from which The Celtic Cross Series, Part II: Ireland, The Pursuit of Peace is based, hit #3 Best-Selling Fiction.

'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 Celtic Cross is a 2-part series which begins with Scotland: The Struggle for a Nation. In 4 individual epochs it tells the stories of—'The Keeper of the Stone,’ St. Columba; ‘The Forger of a Nation,’ Kenneth MacAlpin; ‘The Refiner of the Realm,’ Queen Margaret; ‘The Vanquishers of Tyranny,’ William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. Watch for all 6 epochs of Part II, Ireland, The Pursuit of Peace, coming early 2022.

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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Thursday, January 20, 2022

Our Loved Ones Are Not Gone, They Have Just Gone On Ahead - Bestselling Author Jody Sharpe Announces Upcoming Book About Angels, 20 Moon Road: An Angel's Tale


Sharpe is the author of a number of award-winning books and videos that can help readers and viewers find hope, inspiration and gratitude. Sharpe was the recipient of the National Federation of Press Women’s award.

Best selling author Jody Sharpe has announced that a new book about angels, 20 Moon Road: An Angel's Tale is currently in production and will be available during the summer of 2022. The new book will feature a character from her Mystic Bay series, Madam Norma. Madam Norma is based on a woman who influenced Sharpe's life in a number of unforgettable ways. She provided the backstory for Madam Norma in a recent blog post:

"I’m writing about Madam Norma my beloved character in my Mystic Bay Series. My new book 20 Moon Road An Angels Tale will be published sometime soon. I patterned many a character after my dear friends. Madam Norma was inspired by my late friend Norma. For forty years we were friends. She was like a surrogate mother, best friend and confident all in one. I was like a daughter to her, she once told me. We shared our lives, and she died at ninety-three a few years ago. She survived losing her two sons, her dear husband of over sixty years, yet she had a joy of living. She would wake up every day and open her curtains saying, 'Good morning world!'

"Oh how I miss her so. I’ve recently lost two dear friends, and it’s heartbreaking and yet . . . I remember this. A friend sent me a beautiful card years ago when I had lost my daughter, Kate. On the card three dogs were looking out the window. The card read . . .

"Not Gone, Just Gone On Ahead"

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

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

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

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

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

Other books by Jody Sharpe include:

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 store owner, 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.

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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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Bestselling Author Bernard Fleury Announces Two New Best Selling Books, Wing Walker And Near Death Experience


Dr. Fleury is the author of thirteen books across a number of genres. All have received high rating from readers and reviewers.

Bestselling author Dr. Bernard Fleury recently announced that two of his books recently hit bestseller status:

The Wing Walker - a book detailing the life of Irene Maude O’Connor Carlberg was a unique feminist of the Greatest Generation. She redefined and pushed the limits of what a woman of her generation could do.

Her story is utterly unique and her greatest claim to fame is that that she stood on the wings of a biplane in flight. She sailed down the frozen Connecticut River holding a sheet, designed and made elaborate costumes for Broadway plays, rode in the basket of a hot air balloon at the ages of 90, 95, and 98 and, in her 60s decided to get her license to drive a motorcycle. Her life story is detailed in this highly engaging memoir, that hearkens back to the days when butter was thirty-five cents a pound and five pounds of flower sold for eighteen cents. Modern day readers will marvel at what Carlberg, a woman born in 1908, achieved during those years.

Near Death Experience: Out Of The Darkness Into The Light - a book that describes what happens in the profound near-death experience that may really happen to you when you die. In this award-winning bestseller, Fleury presents a penetrating look into the near death experience that is unlike any other book about NDE’s available today. Readers will learn what really happens in the profound near-death experience.

What if we could find peace of mind in the face of inevitable death? What if we could gain assurance that a world of light and a Being of Light awaits us when we die?

'Near-Death Experience: Out of the Darkness into the Light', details what happens to people who have had a profound near-death experience. It presents a comprehensive overview of this experience as reported in several major studies.

Research findings include information from Raymond Moody, MD; Melvin Morse, MD; Pim Van Lommel, MD; Kenneth Ring, PhD; and Bruce Greyson, MD; J. Steve Millerand P.M.H. Atwater. Fleury personally interviewed 3 persons who claimed they had an experience of light during their N-D Experience.

Nearly all of Bernard's books center squarely on the theme of Light as a Someone and a Something. He believes we are all Called Into Life By The Light. Life and Light are tied together. Lifelight describes their relationship best because both our “without” (our physical being) and our “within” (our spirit) are basically light in two different forms:

1. Physical energy that occupies space, has weight, can be measured, and

2. Psychic or spiritual energy which is a force that causes things to happen and, thus, real energy, but it does not occupy space, have weight, nor can it be empirically measured.

Bernard Fleury has written a total of thirteen books to date. These include:

How Jesus Christ Leads Us To The Kingdom of Heaven
The Mind Body Spirit Connection in the Medicine of Light
Teilhard De Chardin The Search For Light in Evolution
Human Sexuality in St. John Paul II and Teilhard de Chardin
Near Death Experience Out of the Darkness Into The Light
The Unfailing Light Remedy for Alienation Loneliness and Despair
What is Man Male and Female
A Bee In His Bonnet

All of his books have been highly praised by readers and reviewers alike. Most have achieved 5-star ratings and many are available in audio format. The full list of his books, including reviews, can be found at Amazon or at his website.

Bernard was chosen as one of ‘50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading’ in the 2017 Book Awards. His honor came as a result of his appearance on The Authors Show. He was chosen from a field of hundreds of authors through a public voting process.

Bernard Fleury is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below, or by email at bernlida@comcast.net. His books are available at online retail book outlets. More information is available at his website at http://www.intolifebylight.com.

About Bernard Fleury:

Bernard Fleury is Professor Emeritus at Westfield State University and a Roman Catholic Permanent Deacon. He holds an A.A. degree in Classical Languages, a B.A. in History, a M.S. in Elementary Education with a minor in Philosophy, and an Ed.D. in Administration with a minor in Government. He taught in both the undergraduate and graduate divisions at Westfield State University for thirty years and was a Public School teacher and principal for thirteen years. He also served as Director of School Administration at Westfield State University, and as Director of Teacher Education, Academic Vice President, and President protem at International College of the Cayman Islands over a sixteen-year period. At present he is a corporator in the Westfield State University Foundation. He has also worn a third hat as an ordained Catholic Permanent Deacon for the past thirty nine years.

Contact:


Bernard Fleury

bernlida@comcast.net

http://www.intolifebylight.com

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Sunday, January 16, 2022

Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of January 17, 2022


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

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

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

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

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

Jan 17
Channel 1     Richard S. Cohen (NY)
Channel 2     Rocky Romanella (PA)    
Channel 3     M.K. McDaniel (WA)    
Channel 4     Pat Backley (New Zealand)
Channel 5     Nancine Meyer (AZ)    
Channel 6     Daniel L. Smith (CA)    
Channel 7     Michael Stern, M.D. (WA)
Channel 8     Jody Sharpe (AZ)
Channel 9     Virginia Burton Stringer (FL)
Channel 10     Christine Hassing (MI)

Jan 18
Channel 1     Tom Mattson (MN)
Channel 2     Gary L. Ivey (HI)    
Channel 3     Lou Alpert (TX)    
Channel 4     Trina Carroll-Houk (FL)
Channel 5     Deborah Wynne (CO)    
Channel 6     D. Terrence Foster, MD (GA)    
Channel 7     Lee Tidball (CA)    
Channel 8     Sherrida Woodley (WA)
Channel 9     Ramsay Wood (United Kingdom)
Channel 10     Linda Maria Frank (NY)    

Jan 19
Channel 1     Linda Maria Frank (NY)
Channel 2     Kendall E. Williams, PhD (CA)    
Channel 3     Danielle Larsen (NY)    
Channel 4     J. W. Webb (GA)    
Channel 5     Rusty Gaillard (USA)    
Channel 6     Bill Humbert (UT)    
Channel 7     Gary Morgenstein (NY)
Channel 8     Stephen L. Bruneau (MA)    
Channel 9     Moana Robinson (Australia)
Channel 10     John Thibault (CA)

Jan 20
Channel 1     Dr. Robert A. Ernst (FL)
Channel 2     Amy Minty (FL)    
Channel 3     David Rohlfing (IL)    
Channel 4     Donna Louis (FL)    
Channel 5     A.L. Tayler (United Kingdom)
Channel 6     Rana Bitar (NY)    
Channel 7     Linda Rosen (NJ)    
Channel 8     Benny Mailman (Cambodia)    
Channel 9     Cathy Williams-Thrun (Canada)    
Channel 10     Max Cioux (IA)    

Jan 21 - Jan 23
Channel 1     Martin Van Es (Netherlands)
Channel 2     Kendall E. Williams, PhD (CA)    
Channel 3     Pam Ostrowski (AZ)    
Channel 4     Donna Louis (FL)    
Channel 5     Valerie Doherty (IL)    
Channel 6     Donna Louis (FL)    
Channel 7     Richard Ruhling, M.D. (AZ)
Channel 8     Nicole Audet, M.D. (Canada)    
Channel 9     Al Moreno (CA)
Channel 10     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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Sunday, January 9, 2022

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


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

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

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

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

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


Jan 10
Channel 1     Luca DiMatteo (CT)
Channel 2     Randall L. Hull (TX)    
Channel 3     Edward M. Lerner (VA)
Channel 4     Jane Risdon (United Kingdom)
Channel 5     Barbara Conrey (PA)
Channel 6     Joann Keder (WA)
Channel 7     Elizabeth A. Carter, PhD (PA)
Channel 8     David Amerine (OH)
Channel 9     Robert Arthur Neff (NC)
Channel 10     Justine Manzano (NY)

Jan 11
Channel 1     Linda Mac Dougall (CA)    
Channel 2     Jody Sharpe (AZ)
Channel 3     Elizabeth Moseley (FL)
Channel 4     Deborah Armstrong (Canada)
Channel 5     Jennifer Swanson (FL)    
Channel 6     Laura Moss White (CA)    
Channel 7     Richard Ruhling, M.D. (AZ)
Channel 8     Michael Foster (CA)    
Channel 9     Thomas A. Brigger (OH)
Channel 10     Kristy Lee (IL)    

Jan 12
Channel 1     Mark Cheverton (NY)    
Channel 2     D.C. Lyons (OK)
Channel 3     Dr. Eugene G. Akins III (NY)
Channel 4     Patricia Love (WA)    
Channel 5     Richard Trayler (AZ)    
Channel 6     Patrick J. Kenny (IL)
Channel 7     Wm. Hovey Smith (GA)
Channel 8     Bella Lynn Thompson (NY)
Channel 9     Kevin Miller (FL)    
Channel 10     Linda Balliro (MA)    

Jan 13
Channel 1     Martin Van Es (Netherlands)
Channel 2     Donna Fletcher Crow (ID)
Channel 3     Pam Ostrowski (AZ)    
Channel 4     David F. D'Orazi (CA)
Channel 5     Colonel U. S. Army Ret. George A. Milton (VA)    
Channel 6     Wanda Adams Fischer (NY)    
Channel 7     James Gilbert (MD)
Channel 8     Amy Herrig (TX)    
Channel 9     Deborah Nichols Poulos (CA)
Channel 10     Armenia Jess (Saudi Arabia)

Jan 14 - Jan 16
Channel 1     Donna Louis (FL)
Channel 2     Donna Fletcher Crow (ID)    
Channel 3     Deb Radcliff (HI)
Channel 4     Brian Huey (NC)    
Channel 5     Gina S. Scheff (OH)
Channel 6     Andrea Wilson Woods (AL)
Channel 7     Jack Billups (AZ)
Channel 8     Mary Ann Poll (TX)
Channel 9     Sylvie Beljanski (NY)
Channel 10     Linville M. Meadows, M.D. (VA)
 
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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Friday, January 7, 2022

Top Motivational Speaker And Bestselling Author Rocky Romanella Offers Guidance For New Leaders Regarding Leadership, Values, Vision And Developing Trust


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

Making the move into management, whether in the corporate environment, as the result of a promotion in a smaller business or starting a new business is a major challenge for a number of reasons. We don't know what to expect, Or perhaps we don't know what is expected. Going from being a member of a team to being the leader of a team often requires a completely different skill set and certainly a different mindset. As a new leader, in business, sports or family life, We must be prepared to take on a role that is ever-changing and is constantly evolving.

Rocky Romanella addressed this issue in a recent newsletter:

"Career advancement and accepting new responsibilities are all part of the circle of business life and your changing and evolving role as a leader," Romanella stated. "As in all great journeys it starts with that first step which can be exciting but also difficult and full of uncertainty. Being selected to be a member of the leadership team is a privilege that comes with distinct roles and responsibilities. By accepting a promotion, and or additional responsibilities, you now have a new role, a new set of responsibilities that when executed and performed properly can add immense value to you both personally and professionally and to an organization.

"The first step in this new journey is accepting your new role. The transition from employee, or non-management to management, supervisor to manager can be one of the hardest things you may do in your career. You may at times feel overwhelmed, confused, frustrated and alone as you navigate your new role in leadership.

"An effective leader must balance, monitor, and control their functional responsibilities along with their corporate goals, mission and strategy and maintain the highest standards of ethics and integrity. As a leader you must take an active role in this process, a leader has the responsibility to ask the right questions and not stop at the first right answer.

"As an effective business leader, regardless of whether you are sitting around the board table, in the daily and weekly management meetings, or on the shop floor, you must articulate a clear set of organizational values that embrace integrity, fairness and compassion. Values are different from ethical guidelines or codes of conduct. Guidelines and codes are specific rules about what a leader can and cannot do. Values, on the other hand, are more profound and enduring. Values communicate beliefs."

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

PODCAST:

Rocky also recently announced a new podcast, The Leadership Library Podcast. The pilot episode was released December 2nd, with 7 episodes released as of this date and future releases scheduled for every Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

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

Morning coffee is one of the joys of life for many of us. When you add your Cup of Joe to your visit to the Leadership Library podcast, your morning coffee will add an educational, entertaining dose of leadership octane to your day. The show lineup for 2022 includes:

Goal Setting
Integrity
Legacy Living
Personal Values
Value as the Glue

Past 2021 podcast subjects include:

Ah Ha Moments
Balanced Leadership
Broad Based Leadership
Company Values
Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow

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

BOOK:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE LIST - 23 LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

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

PODCASTS LIBRARY

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

VIDEO LIBRARY

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

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

MEETING CALLS

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

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

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

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

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

About Rocky Romanella:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contact:

Rocky Romanella

http://www.3sixtymanagementservices.com

rockyromanella@gmail.com

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Invisible Stress, Best-Selling Book By Dr. Sylvia LaFair, Is The Perfect Antidote To The 2022 Holiday Blues


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

The term "holiday blues" refers to a number of mental health conditions - stress, depression, anxiety - or perhaps just a general feeling of malaise that can manifest post-holiday. Other conditions such as fatigue, tension or a sense of loss fall into this broad category we call the "blues". For most of us, a mild case of the "holiday blahs" don't require any kind of intervention. Nevertheless, they can exacerbate other forms of mental conditions. In the worst case scenario the post-holiday blues can be a catalyst for major depressive episodes or worse. For most of us, it is a temporary nuisance.

There is another, less noticeable form of stress that can wreak havoc on our mental states during this time of year. It is this form of stress that Dr. Sylvia LaFair addresses in her groundbreaking, best-selling book, Invisible Stress.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Sylvia Lafair:


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

Sylvia was awarded as one of the top 25 Women in Business by the NEPA Business Journal and The National Association of Women Business Owners for her mentoring to help women move beyond pleasers to become truth-tellers. For the past nine years, she has been a top 30 global leadership guru, and is one of the top 200 global thought leaders for 2021.

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

Contact:

Sylvia Lafair

sylvia@ceoptions.com

570 233 1042

https://ceoptions.com

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