Sunday, March 31, 2024

Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of April 1, 2024


 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®, have announced The Authors Show® broadcast schedule for the week of April 1, 2024. 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® shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide.

The Authors Show schedule for the week of April 1, 2024

Apr 1  
Channel 1     Glenn Cooper (USA)
Channel 2     Sherrida Woodley (USA)
Channel 3     Jason Davis (USA)
Channel 4     M.J. Polelle (USA)
Channel 5     Fish Nealman (USA)
Channel 6     D. Terrence Foster, MD (USA)
Channel 7     Jody Sharpe (USA)

Apr 2  
Channel 1     Therese Marie Duncan (USA)
Channel 2     Irv Arenberg (USA)
Channel 3     Lee Ann Mancini (USA)
Channel 4     John Mahaffey (USA)
Channel 5     Colonel U. S. Army Ret. George A. Milton (USA)
Channel 6     Matt Armstrong (Australia)
Channel 7     S.G. Blaise (USA)

Apr 3  
Channel 1     Deb Lewis  (USA)
Channel 2     Bob Doppelt (USA)
Channel 3     James Vogelzang (USA)
Channel 4     Thomas Mark Johnston (United Kingdom)
Channel 5     Deborah Wynne (USA)
Channel 6     Joseph M Lenard (USA)
Channel 7     Ian T Gwilliams (United Kingdom)

Apr 4  
Channel 1     Sherry A. Burton  (USA)
Channel 2     Lisa Marie Shankles (USA)
Channel 3     Nicholas Anderson (France)
Channel 4     Donna Louis (USA)
Channel 5     Jake Kaminski (USA)
Channel 6     Donna Louis (USA)
Channel 7     Pam Ostrowski (USA)

Apr 5 - Apr 7  
Channel 1     Kathy J Forti (USA)
Channel 2     Carolyn Ridder Aspenson (USA)
Channel 3     Tom Madden (USA)
Channel 4     Neill McKee (USA)
Channel 5     Valerie Doherty (USA)
Channel 6     Linda Maria Frank (USA)
Channel 7     Don A. Holbrook (USA)

Profile:

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

Contact:

Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com

Danielle Hampson
The Authors Show
danielle@theauthorsshow.com

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Guidance From The Angels Is The Focus Of Angel Inspirations, New Article And Video Series From Bestselling Author Jody Sharpe


As a former teacher of special needs children, Sharpe has direct experience regarding the effect bullying has on children. Her award-winning, bestselling books help readers find hope, inspiration and gratitude. Her latest book took first place nationally in the National Federation of Press Women’s award contest.

Whether you believe angels exist or not, in our culture they have emerged as timeless symbols of spiritual enlightenment. But why do they instill such inspiration within us?

Angels serve as symbols of virtue, beckoning us to aspire to loftier heights and embrace the noblest aspects of our humanity. Their presence, shrouded in mystique yet resonating with divine purpose, prompts us to contemplate life's deeper mysteries and ponder the boundless potential that lies dormant within each of us, regardless of our beliefs. Angels inspire us through the profound truths they embody—the timeless virtues of love, compassion, and unwavering faith.

Nobody knows this better than bestselling, award-winning author Jody Sharpe. She has devoted a major part of her life to writing about them. She recently announced a new initiative, 'Angel Inspirations', where she will present some of the wisdom she has gained as the result of her efforts. In a recent blog post, she wrote in part:

"Angels have surely been with me all my life. As a child I had shelter, comfort but parents who I couldn’t totally rely on. Yet, I made it through decades of living making good choices along the way. Where did the resilience come from? It was faith, faith in the knowledge of a higher power that I call God. Sometimes contemplating this gift of life is overwhelming. The knowledge that billions of people have lived before me and during my lifetime is indeed humbling. But I have been given the ability to write positive stories about angels. How?

"After my daughter, Kate, passed away years ago, I met a man I know was an angel. He comforted me with his presence one day at a chance meeting in a store and then the next day of my vacation, there he was again unexpectedly walking up to me and my friend when we were an hour away in a different town and store. His presence and meeting helped me through the grief that encompassed my whole being. He inspired me to write novels about angels who appear as humans in a town where no one knows the secret. My fictional town of Mystic Bay that I write about have angels watching and guiding people in town just like I’m sure they do in our lives. I believe they encourage us through unseen and sometimes seen messages. Knowing angels are near inspires me to be as kind as I can be in all life’s circumstances. To be resilient and have enthusiasm for life with no resentment toward others has changed my life.

"As I write my books I hope to inspire just one person to keep fire and gratefulness in their heart for the goodness in life."

The full text of the piece is available at http://jodysharpe.com/tuesdays-with-the-angels-angel-inspirations/.

Sharpe's message resonates with readers, offering a beacon of hope. She passionately champions the transformative influence of uplifting literature, which can provide a ray of optimism in the face of depression and anxiety. Her anti-bullying message illuminates a path towards healing and resilience. Readers will discover in her books a profound shift in perspective that will carry over into their daily lives. They serve as an invitation to view the world through a different lens, one that empowers us to find the strength within to see the good in all people.

Her most recent work, 20 Moon Road, An Angel's Tale, features a character from her Mystic Bay series, Madam Norma. Madam Norma is based on a woman who influenced Sharpe's life in a number of unforgettable ways. The book trailer is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaqJxbFTE1U.

Diane Donovan at Midwest Book Review stated, "Do angels come to children with special needs? In Mystic Bay, they do. As the truth emerges about the town's makeup, history, and mission, readers become immersed in a spiritual story of angels and beliefs that drive positive changes and kindness in the world and spread beyond the small town of angels.

"Sharpe's Mystic Bay series embodies hope, belief, the power of conviction and angel influences, and the acts of kindness that lead humanity on a better, gentler path. 20 Moon Road's revelations of relationships with Madame Norma that changed lives and transformed beliefs through documented angel sightings by special needs children makes for a warm tale of revelation and discovery that explores guardian angels, lasting legacies, and blessings.

"Libraries and readers looking for blends of fantasy and spiritual examination will welcome the Mystic Bay series as a whole and this latest addition in particular, which expands the nature, purposes, and insights of Mystic Bay upon the larger world outside its borders."

Mark Walker of Midwest Book Review said, "The last paragraph reflects the unique vision and mysticism, which exudes throughout this book:

As we fly away from the beach on a mission to help someone in need, I know what God and all angels know and what Madam Norma always shared. Only love can mend our hearts and our Earth. Only love can set us free. Madam Norma's life was simply made of pure love, for as she told me once, 'Kindness is the first ingredient of love.'

"I look forward to someday seeing the Mystic Bay Series on the Hallmark TV channel!"

Books by Jody Sharpe include:

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

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

Town Of Angels - 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 brute, Klaus Waxman, comes to town, angel Ken Leighton, a storeowner, must carefully guide his flock of humans not to give in to the bully's efforts.As Klaus opens a store mocking the resident angel 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 through the soft voices and intuitive minds of his neighbors.

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.

Her latest book, Summer Of Angels, is a mystery novel. Meteorologist and psychic, Gayle Force proves a force to be reckoned with as she moves back to her beloved Mystic Bay, California. While sleeping, an angel sent her a vision in a dream of a future event. Gayle realizes she must use her intuition to save an old man from drowning. But who is this old man?

With the help of intuitive attorney, Alex Knight, she finds they are caught in the middle of a future crime. But can Gayle and Alex solve the case and save the old man before it’s too late? With surprising twists and turns of intrigue and love, Gayle and Alex find there are angels at the helm as they help prove the bully never wins.

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

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

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

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

Jody also announced recently that two new screen treatments of her books are now available: The Angel's Daughter and Town Of Angels Christmas.

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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Saving Today's Generation Of Girls - Building Resilience And Self Esteem Is The Answer Says Bestselling Author Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein


In the tradition of authors like Judy Blume, Dr. Holstein pushes the envelope in covering the challenges girls really face, without sugar coating it or downplaying the feelings or passions young girls experience. She does this through a number of bestselling workbooks and a group of award-winning films for girls.

As children, we all had to learn to face the challenges the world presented to us. Today however, those challenges loom much larger and are more pervasive. Social media offers both connection and isolation. Loneliness, even in a world that is seemingly completely connected via smart phones and computers, exacerbates the vulnerability of our youth. The specter of school shootings forces us to equip elementary age school children with self-defense skills, while cyberbullying breeds depression and tragically, even suicide. As pixels outweigh spoken words, parents and educators grapple with how to help their children in this digital age.

These challenges are unique to this generation. They spawn anxiety, depression, and a profound sense of isolation among children, perpetuating damaging comparisons and cyberbullying. Amidst this mental health crisis plaguing American youth, attempting to overcome the effects of school shootings, climate change, the pandemic, and peer pressure on an individual basis, using approaches that are many decades old, is frankly impossible. We need new answers for new problems.

Bestselling author Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein has found the answer. She is on a profound mission: nurturing resilience and self-esteem in young girls—a goal embraced by mental health pros, parents, grandparents, and educators. Her approach is multi-faceted and employs many different forms of media, including bestselling self esteem workbooks and films for girls that have won hundreds of awards. Dr. Holstein’s latest workbook for kids, ‘Secrets’, achieved bestseller status in the ‘Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Depression’ category, as have a number of other books in the series.

She now has 7 of her award-winning selfie films available at no charge, available as the Self Esteem and Resilience Series on Vimeo and Roku at https://vimeo.com/showcase/10863899.

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

Five bestselling, award-winning books (perfect for school libraries)

Five self-esteem workbooks for girls 8 and up

Award-winning films and coming of age selfie films

Podcasts

Dedicated websites

Stage plays

A library of articles

Ted-style talks

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

One of Dr. Holstein’s workbooks for kids, ‘Secrets’ achieved bestseller status in the ‘Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Depression’ category.

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

Dr. Holstein recently created The Selfie Showcase, a new project emerging from The Selfie Project, that allows young people to voice their opinions on subjects that matter to young people, including the pandemic.

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

Dr. Holstein is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at barbara.holstein@gmail.com.More information about the Selfie Showcase is available at http://www.selfiefilmmakers.com. Selfie videos and selfie films can be uploaded at the site. Potential podcast guests can contact Dr. Holstein by email. More information is available at her primary website at http://www.enchantedself.com.

Profile:

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

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

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

Contact:

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

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Sunday, March 24, 2024

Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of March 25, 2024


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®, have announced The Authors Show® broadcast schedule for the week of March 25, 2024. 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® shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide.

The Authors Show schedule for the week of March 25, 2024

Mar 25  
Channel 1     Ken Parejko (USA)
Channel 2     David Cairns of Finavon (Australia)
Channel 3     David Kempf (USA)
Channel 4     Sofia Diana Gabel (USA)
Channel 5     Sam Libraty (USA)
Channel 6     Linda Maria Frank (USA)
Channel 7     Elizabeth A. Carter, PhD (USA)

Mar 26  
Channel 1     Dennis Galloway (USA)
Channel 2     Carolyn Ridder Aspenson (USA)
Channel 3     Tom Madden (USA)
Channel 4     Christina Weigand (USA)
Channel 5     Gregory K. Mohr (USA)
Channel 6     Jaqueline H. Becker, Ph.D. (USA)
Channel 7     Bill Humbert (USA)

Mar 27  
Channel 1     Larry Lockridge (USA)
Channel 2     John William Law (USA)
Channel 3     Saborna Roychowdhury (USA)
Channel 4     Richard Trayler (USA)
Channel 5     Toby LeBlanc (USA)
Channel 6     Linda Maria Frank (USA)
Channel 7     James Gilbert (USA)

Mar 28  
Channel 1     Kass Ghayouri (Canada)
Channel 2     Johanna Crawford (USA)
Channel 3     Jody Sharpe (USA)
Channel 4     Dr. Kixx Goldman (USA)
Channel 5     Richard Trayler (USA)
Channel 6     Lisa Fox (USA)
Channel 7     Grace Blair (USA)
 
Mar 29 - Mar 31  
Channel 1     Randy Rolfe (USA)
Channel 2     Colonel U. S. Army Ret. George A. Milton (USA)
Channel 3     Elaine Cougler (Canada)
Channel 4     Jeffrey Marshall (USA)
Channel 5     Sam Libraty (USA)
Channel 6     Christine Hassing (USA)
Channel 7     Barbara R. Walker, Ph.D. (USA)

Profile:

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

Contact:

Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com

Danielle Hampson
The Authors Show
danielle@theauthorsshow.com

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Sunday, March 17, 2024

Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of March 18, 2024


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®, have announced The Authors Show® broadcast schedule for the week of March 18, 2024. 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® shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide.

The Authors Show schedule for the week of March 18, 2024

Mar 18  
Channel 1     Kathy J Forti (USA)
Channel 2     Sherrida Woodley (USA)
Channel 3     Nicholas Anderson (France)
Channel 4     Thomas Mark Johnston (United Kingdom)
Channel 5     Jake Kaminski (USA)
Channel 6     Christine Hassing (USA)
Channel 7     Ian T Gwilliams (United Kingdom)

Mar 19  
Channel 1     Deb Lewis  (USA)
Channel 2     Irv Arenberg (USA)
Channel 3     Laura Moss White (USA)
Channel 4     Barry Finlay (Canada)
Channel 5     A.L. Tayler (United Kingdom)
Channel 6     Joseph M Lenard (USA)
Channel 7     Mark Anthony Tierno (USA)

Mar 20  
Channel 1     Sherry A. Burton  (USA)
Channel 2     Colonel U. S. Army Ret. George A. Milton (USA)
Channel 3     Martin Klubeck (USA)
Channel 4     Donna Louis (USA)
Channel 5     Anne Wedgwood (United Kingdom)
Channel 6     Neill McKee (USA)
Channel 7     Don A. Holbrook (USA)

Mar 21  
Channel 1     Randy Rolfe (USA)
Channel 2     Bob Doppelt (USA)
Channel 3     Elaine Cougler (Canada)
Channel 4     Jeffrey Marshall (USA)
Channel 5     Nancine Meyer (USA)
Channel 6     Donna Louis (USA)
Channel 7     Pam Ostrowski (USA)

Mar 22 - Mar 24  
Channel 1     Gary D Wilson (USA)
Channel 2     Jamey O'Donnell (USA)
Channel 3     Jason Davis (USA)
Channel 4     Barry Finlay (Canada)
Channel 5     Sylvie Beljanski (USA)
Channel 6     Cynthia Fabian (USA)
Channel 7     Alfred James Dansbury, Sr. (USA)

Profile:

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

Contact:

Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com

Danielle Hampson
The Authors Show
danielle@theauthorsshow.com

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Friday, March 15, 2024

Redefining Christian Fiction - Bestselling Author Joseph Ganci Announces No Charge Download Of Bestselling Ebook, Gideon, The Sound And The Glory (The Empire of Israel Book 1)


 All the books in the Empire of Israel series have received rave reviews and have achieved bestseller status.

Joseph Ganci, author of three bestselling books in the Empire Of Israel series, has announced that the first book in the series, 'Gideon, The Sound And The Glory' (The Empire of Israel Book 1), will be available in eBook form from March 19 through March 23, 2024 at no charge at Amazon.

Set aside all that you thought you knew about the Bible. In this gripping series, comprised of three panoramic novels, Ganci reveals in vivid detail the spiritual journey of Israel. In the words of Midwest Book Review, the book, " . . . powerfully captures the essential elements of the spiritual journey of Israel, a story that vividly brings to life one of the many biblical heroes that are often forgotten. The story is written in an excellent manner and readers will love the balance that comes out neatly between character, plot, and setting. Joseph Ganci's prose is arresting, peppered with wonderful imagery and succinct descriptions of plot, characters, and setting. The themes are masterfully created and they are woven into the story in a way that allows the reader to enjoy both the inspiration the story offers and the accompanying action. The book explores powerful spiritual and political themes, capturing the conflicts and the dynamics of life within the community of God's chosen people."

Why has the true story of Gideon been hidden for three millennia? How does Gideon connect with Jacob wrestling an angel? How did a blood feud between Gideon and the Midianite kings evolve? How does the prophetess Debra establish the tradition of lighting two Shabbat candles? How does Gideon’s three hundred represent the Trinity? Why was Gideon not at the major Midianite battle? How did three hundred starving men conquer fifteen thousand in a night battle on foreign soil? Why is Gideon a similitude of the coming of Jesus Christ as a spiritual warrior? Why were there mice in the Philistine cart that transported the Ark of the Covenant back to Israel? What was young David even present at the battle with Goliath? Why did David have five stones in his script?

Besides being informative and entertaining, the biblical novel is a spiritual delight to the pilgrim searching for the mind of God.

Unsung biblical heroes and murderous villains leap to life, blazing onto the pages of revelation. Gideon, a lowly woodcutter, is blessed by an angel to be the savior of all Israel. He does not know why or how and shrinks from this dangerous mission. The commandment to conquer the Midian Empire as one man seems all but impossible. But Gideon’s confidence grows as God guides his every step until he stands fearless, dauntlessly fulfilling his destiny as “a mighty man of valor.” The fierce warriors, burning towers, and devastated cities contained in Gideon’s journey are but silver threads that weave into a sweeping tapestry that fills ten generations that follow with intrigue. Running through and stitching together the entire saga is the Ark of the Covenant and the Baal-Berith, also known as Gideon’s mysterious Ephod of Gold (shown on the back cover in the print version).

Read this book, and unearth hidden treasures of the peoples, places, and artifacts while resurrecting the stuff of legends that have slept for 3000 years.

Ron Capshaw for Indie Reader said, "Ganci is clearly a believer and knows the Old Testament well, a section of the Bible many religious scholars view as the most complex and opaque. Nevertheless, he has pulled off the feat of making this era understandable to modern readers by using the universal theme of the leader initially feeling unworthy when destiny calls."

Romauld Dzemo for Reader's Favorite stated, "Gideon: The Sound and the Glory will appeal to fans of political thrillers, adventure, and conflict-driven stories that are laced with intense action. I was hugely entertained by the writing and the plot. A real page-turner!"

The eBook will be available at no charge March 19 through March 23, 2024 at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Joseph-Ganci/author/B06XHZ76N9?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

All of the books are available on Amazon in e-Book and paperback versions. Audio versions of Gideon and David God's Chosen Crucible are currently available.

Ganci takes a ground-breaking and revelatory path in his quest to bring awe-inspiring stories to life and, ultimately, to film. He believes that connecting facts is far more enchanting than loosely fitting fantasies. He works within an engaging and dramatized fiction framework that remains faithful to uphold spiritual principles while exceedingly rich in detail.

Ganci bases his work on three primary pillars:

The rock-solid cornerstone is historical biblical geography.

The creative arch is revelatory in its timing and issues.

The research is concrete and firmly rooted in customs, languages, and traditions.

Ganci fills in the blanks with rock-solid research and prophetic revelations. It is a style that has allowed him to create breakthrough approaches that are exciting and breathtaking while remaining within the limits of sound biblical teachings.

Ganci is also the creator of 'Incredible Bible Mysteries,' a five-part video series now available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK0Op2dYhMXtz7nh2D__keQ.

Ganci believes that Old Testament revelations are the Word of God. Simultaneously, many needful details remained buried until the information age of discovery made them prominent and visible to the naked eye. These insights create a middle ground of understanding. As a dedicated and highly motivated researcher, he proposes many undiscovered nuggets of spiritual gold in the original manuscripts. He shines a new light on ancient texts and removes the black-or-white argument of the all-or-nothing question of modern-day revelations. He is adept at untangling philosophical and theological human-made knots. He allows us to look at what some consider foregone conclusions in a new light.

Readers of his bestseller, 'Gideon: The Sound and the Glory,' will learn about the Jewish Tabernacle, the Ark of the Covenant, the mysterious Golden Ephod, why David found himself at battle with Goliath, and much much more. This work illuminates the dark corners of scripture while engaging readers in a gripping narrative.

Joseph Ganci was honored as one of the '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading in the 2017 Book Awards. '

Joseph Ganci is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at gzepe@rumradio.org. 'Gideon: The Sound and the Glory' is open in print, eBooks, and a superb, ethnically correct audio narration, all from online retailers.

More information regarding speaking engagements, including sample video interviews, is available at Ganci's website at http://www.gideonsglory.com.

About Joseph Ganci:

Joseph Ganci is a Levite and a high priest and remains a passionate Italian. He is a decorated Vietnam combat veteran and father of five daughters and five grandchildren. He resides in Texas.

Contact:

Joseph Ganci

gzepe@ruradio.org

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Sunday, March 3, 2024

What Exceptional Leadership Looks Like - Top Motivational Speaker Rocky Romanella Discusses Leadership Expectations, Values And Character


Renowned as a keynote speaker, trainer, and Forbes Contributor, Romanella founded 3SIXTY Management Services, LLC. With 40+ years in leadership, he served as CEO and Director at UniTek Global Services after a 36-year UPS career.

We are all leaders in some way. While discussions regarding leadership often revolve around business or politics, it is important to understand that all of us play leadership roles, whether we are a parent, an educator, or are simply acting in a supervisory position of any kind. We therefore have the responsibility to model "What good looks like" Regardless of the role we play, the fundamental concepts remain the same.

Top motivational speaker and bestselling author Rocky Romanella addressed this in a recent article posted on his site at https://3SixtyManagementServices.com. In that article he said in part:

Every organization strives to be an Employer of Choice. This starts by setting clear expectations for the leaders in the organization. It is important for all members of the management team to be consistent in the way they hold themselves, their peers, and employees accountable.

To set that leadership standard, you may consider setting Leadership Expectations. These clearly defined expectations, combined with your values and workplace policies, all provide guidelines for you to model what “Exceptional Leadership Looks Like.”

With that in mind, you are the model for "What Good Looks Like". Your actions reflect upon your people, and their actions reflect upon your customers and, more important than anything else, become your reputation. As we know, reputations can be created and destroyed in an instant, by even the simplest of acts.

You can take this a step further by asking each person to reflect on the Leadership Expectations, commit to them, and lead their people every day by adhering to them. Ask them to take inventory of their current style and practices. Are they in sync with your overall Leadership Expectations? These answers will help you and your team understand your leadership style and expectations and your relationships with your people and them with theirs.

No matter what your leadership role is, you have a tremendous impact on your people. It is all about alignment and commitment.

Let us start with Values. They are the foundation from which everything we have to offer as a company is based – our processes, services, daily work actions, and commitment to excellence. Our Values, and our adherence to them, set the direction and establish the necessary culture for our organization to succeed. Let us take a look at how we achieve these goals:

Balanced Leadership supports all we do. Our Values provide clarity about who we are as a company, how we will conduct ourselves, and how we wish to be viewed by others. Again: who we are, what we stand for, what we aspire to be, and what we will never compromise. Here are some ways we do it:

We recognize that our people are our most important asset, and we will be regarded as an Employer of Choice.

We believe integrity and excellence are the core of all we do.

Each of us will conduct ourselves with honesty and integrity.

We will adhere to our policies and guidelines. If there is something we doubt, we will raise that doubt until it is addressed.

We make tough decisions, accept responsibility, and report bad news.

We do not stop at the first right answer. We focus on new ways to create solutions.

We embrace change and thoughtfully use processes, technology, and tools for results.

We have a vision and seek ways to transfer that vision into action.

We are committed to supporting a climate for success for all and providing a safe work environment for employees, customers, and the general public.

We are humble and support each other.

We work together as a team, are flexible, and will adapt to changing conditions.

We will be respected leaders among our peers and within the industry.

We will learn and grow from our challenges, and we will celebrate and recognize our success.

We are a company that lives its values.

These values are crucial and define Who We Are, What We Stand For, and What We Will Not Compromise.

The full article is available at the 3Sixty Management Services website at https://3sixtymanagementservices.com.

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

FORBES CONTRIBUTIONS:

Rocky is an official member of Forbes Business Council and a contributor on many different topics. A full list of his Forbes articles is available at https://www.3sixtymanagementservices.com/forbes-business-council/.

PODCAST:

Rocky hosts The Leadership Library Podcast, now in its 8h season. New shows are posted every Tuesday and Thursday morning.

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

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

The Feeling Of Trust That Comes From Hope (over 6.3K views)
Soft Skills For Great Results (over 3.1K views)
Balanced Leadership
Goal Setting
Integrity
Leaving a Legacy
Personal Values
Performance of a Successful Team
Strategic Vision
Operational Excellence
Strategic Process
Are You A Job Skill Developer
Leadership Roles and Responsibilities
SWOT Analysis
Training and Development

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

The podcast is now available at https://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 https://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://3sixtymanagementservices.com and at https://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://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

https://3sixtymanagementservices.com

rockyromanella@gmail.com

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Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of March 4, 2024


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®, have announced The Authors Show® broadcast schedule for the week of March 4, 2024. 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® shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide.

The Authors Show schedule for the week of March 4, 2024

Mar 4  
Channel 1     Sherry A. Burton  (USA)
Channel 2     Irv Arenberg (USA)
Channel 3     Elaine Cougler (Canada)
Channel 4     Barry Finlay (Canada)
Channel 5     A.L. Tayler (United Kingdom)
Channel 6     Cynthia Fabian (USA)
Channel 7     Alfred James Dansbury, Sr. (USA)

Mar 5  
Channel 1     Stephen G Eoannou (USA)
Channel 2     Gary L Ivey (USA)
Channel 3     Janet K. Shawgo (USA)
Channel 4     Donna Louis (USA)
Channel 5     Colonel U. S. Army Ret. George A. Milton (USA)
Channel 6     Matt Armstrong (Australia)
Channel 7     James Gilbert (USA)

Mar 6  
Channel 1     Glenn Cooper (USA)
Channel 2     Johanna Crawford (USA)
Channel 3     Jason Davis (USA)
Channel 4     Jeffrey Marshall (USA)
Channel 5     Sam Libraty (USA)
Channel 6     Donna Louis (USA)
Channel 7     Pam Ostrowski (USA)

Mar 7  
Channel 1     Karin Beery (USA)
Channel 2     Colonel U. S. Army Ret. George A. Milton (USA)
Channel 3     Ronteé Marshall (Barbados)
Channel 4     M.J. Polelle (USA)
Channel 5     Gregory K. Mohr (USA)
Channel 6     Linda Maria Frank (USA)
Channel 7     Bill Humbert (USA)

Mar 8 - Mar 10  
Channel 1     Ken Parejko (USA)
Channel 2     Bob Doppelt (USA)
Channel 3     Ronteé Marshall (Barbados)
Channel 4     M.J. Polelle (USA)
Channel 5     Colonel U. S. Army Ret. George A. Milton (USA)
Channel 6     Jaqueline H. Becker, Ph.D. (USA)
Channel 7     James Gilbert (USA)

Profile:

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

Contact:

Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com

Danielle Hampson
The Authors Show
danielle@theauthorsshow.com

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