Bestselling Author Ginger Marin Of Bijou Entertainment’s New Children's Science Fiction Book, Monster On Mars, Available At No Charge In Ebook Format July 31 Through August 2, 2024, At Amazon

'Monster On Mars' is a delightful and engaging children's science fiction story, offering a new twist on the hero's journey that the whole family can enjoy.

Bijou Entertainment has announced that their latest kids science fiction story, 'Monster On Mars,' will be available in ebook form at no charge from July 31 through August 2, 2024 in ebook form at Amazon.

As kids, we all had a favorite book. 'Monster on Mars' by bestselling author Ginger Marin of Bijou Entertainment is one of those books that will create a movie in the minds of children. Filled with mayhem and a healthy dose of humor, it is a delightful and engaging children's science fiction story that the whole family can enjoy.

The book follows the unexpected journey of Rolley, a spunky robot from JPL, who becomes an accidental hero on Mars after a series of events sends him rocketing to the Red Planet. Filled with humor, heart, and Martian mayhem, the story takes readers on a mind-bending, thrilling sci-fi ride as Rolley befriends the Goolgians while facing a deeper threat in the form of a legendary predator, Bogswampthing. Along the way, the book explores themes of friendship, bravery, and the unexpected potential within us all.

With a fresh twist on the hero's journey, 'Monster on Mars' is a cosmic adventure that is both fun and inspiring, making it a great addition to any children's library.

In a recent review, Vincent Dublado of Readers Favorite said, “Monsters on Mars succeeds at being two things at once: an enthralling young adult story and a decent and humorous science fiction story. It is a story that feels like a cross between Wall-E and Robots. This is a story with an appeal that is not limited to young readers. It works largely on its action-driven style as well as its evocative settings and characters that make it so astonishing. Moreover, considering that this is a planetary story, anyone can relate as it transcends human barriers. The story has a charming plot, and Ginger Marin involves you in a story with an idea and not just mindless scenarios involving close encounters with aliens. It involves something thoughtful, an idea that is especially stimulating to young readers and amusing for adults.”

NewInBooks called ‘Monster On Mars’, "A thrilling tale that blends humor, heart, and Martian mayhem, celebrating friendship, bravery, and the unexpected potential within us all."

The ebook version of 'Monster On Mars' will be available at no charge July 31 through August 2, 2024, at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ginger-Marin/author/B00V7EDT24?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Bijou Entertainment specializes in "Stories That Create Movies In Your Mind." Their stories captivate both readers and movie lovers, as authors Ginger Marin and her co-author J Bartell on many of their books, are also screenplay artists who also shine as actors and directors. They offer an enthralling selection of drama, espionage, action/thriller, dark comedy, and family-friendly books for kids, immersing readers in cinematic worlds with every flip of the page.

Both Marin and Bartell are available for media interviews and can be reached by email at contact@bijouentertainment.com. All of their books are available at Amazon and other book retailers. More information is available at the Bijou Entertainment website at https://bijouentertainment.com/.

About Bijou Entertainment:

Ginger Marin is an actor, author, environmentalist, and animal rights advocate who previously served as producer and writer for NBC News' top new shows and various special reports.

J Bartell did black ops assignments as a subcontractor for the CIA during a ten-year period. In addition to his work with the CIA, J Bartell is a behavior specialist and former California licensed Marriage, Family and Child Counselor.

Contact:

Bijou Entertainment
https://bijouentertainment.com
contact@bijouentertainment.com

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Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of July 29, 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 July 29, 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 July 29, 2024

Jul 29
Channel 1     Carol Cooke AM PLY (Australia)
Channel 2     Lisa Marie Shankles (USA)
Channel 3     James Vogelzang (USA)
Channel 4     Neill McKee (USA)
Channel 5     Dan Flanigan (USA)
Channel 6     L.R.W. Lee (USA)
Channel 7     Wytisha Williams (USA)

Jul 30  
Channel 1     Victoria Gail Oltarsh (USA)
Channel 2     Ricardo Jose Gonzalez-Rothi (USA)
Channel 3     Bjorn Leesson (USA)
Channel 4     Christina Weigand (USA)
Channel 5     Kim Lengling (USA)
Channel 6     Lisa Fox (USA)
Channel 7     Elizabeth A. Carter, PhD (USA)

Jul 31  
Channel 1     Ken Parejko (USA)
Channel 2     Alexandra Beaumont (United Kingdom)
Channel 3     Mark Morton (Canada)
Channel 4     Thomas Mark Johnston (United Kingdom)
Channel 5     Gregory K. Mohr (USA)
Channel 6     Matt Armstrong (Australia)
Channel 7     S.G. Blaise (USA)

Aug 1  
Channel 1     Kass Ghayouri (Canada)
Channel 2     Cherika Shields (USA)
Channel 3     Laura Moss White (USA)
Channel 4     Dr. Kixx Goldman (USA)
Channel 5     A.L. Tayler (United Kingdom)
Channel 6     Donna Louis (USA)
Channel 7     Pam Ostrowski (USA)

Aug 2 - Aug 4  
Channel 1     Mike F Elliott (USA)
Channel 2     Sherrida Woodley (USA)
Channel 3     Martin Klubeck (USA)
Channel 4     Jeffrey Marshall (USA)
Channel 5     A.L. Tayler (United Kingdom)
Channel 6     Anthony J. Mohr (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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Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of July 22, 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 July 22, 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 July 22, 2024

Jul 22
Channel 1    Mike F Elliott (USA)
Channel 2    Sherrida Woodley (USA)
Channel 3    Ronteé Marshall (Barbados)
Channel 4    Elsie McKenney (USA)
Channel 5    Fish Nealman (USA)
Channel 6    Anthony J. Mohr (USA)
Channel 7    Don A. Holbrook (USA)

Jul 23
Channel 1    Deb Lewis (USA)
Channel 2    Cherika Shields (USA)
Channel 3    Jody Sharpe (USA)
Channel 4    Steffanie Costigan (Canada)
Channel 5    Deborah Wynne (USA)
Channel 6    Linda Maria Frank (USA)
Channel 7    Grace Blair (USA)

Jul 24
Channel 1    Norman Brewer (USA)
Channel 2    Irv Arenberg (USA)
Channel 3    Nicholas Anderson (France)
Channel 4    John Mahaffey (USA)
Channel 5    Nancine Meyer (USA)
Channel 6    Linda Maria Frank (USA)
Channel 7    Angela van Breemen (Canada)

Jul 25
Channel 1    Donna Louis (USA)
Channel 2    Leslie Johansen Nack (USA)
Channel 3    Dante - (USA)
Channel 4    Richard Trayler (USA)
Channel 5    Jake Kaminski (USA)
Channel 6    D. Terrence Foster, MD (USA)
Channel 7    Jody Sharpe (USA)

Jul 26 - Jul 28
Channel 1    Randy Rolfe (USA)
Channel 2    John William Law (USA)
Channel 3    Peter Riva (USA)
Channel 4    M.J. Polelle (USA)
Channel 5    Colonel U. S. Army Ret. George A. Milton (USA)
Channel 6    Rosanne D'Ausilio, Ph.D (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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Aaron’s War, Bestselling Historical Fiction Ebook, Will Be Available At No Charge July 23 Through July 25, 2024

Aaron's War details the struggles of a Jewish soldier's experience in WWII. It explores coming-of-age, antisemitism, forbidden marriage, PTSD, and substance abuse, resulting in a masterpiece that takes the reader's breath away with its powerful story of love, bravery, and sacrifice.

Richard McMaster, author of the bestselling historical fiction novel Aaron's War, has announced the ebook version will be available at no charge at Amazon July 23 through July 25, 2024.

Aaron's War is a masterpiece that will likely take its place as one of the best WWII historical fiction novels ever written.

Aaron Vanko, an innocent Iowa farm boy, faces the ultimate test that countless veterans have grappled with throughout history: the harrowing decision to take another's life in the name of duty.

But just as Aaron prepares to embark on this mission, a stunning revelation threatens to upend his entire world: he learns of his Jewish heritage, a discovery that shatters his sense of identity and his relationship with the love of his life.

Despite his fears, Aaron moves ahead, fueled by an unwavering sense of duty and patriotism. But now, he must wage war on two fronts - battling the enemy outside who seek to eradicate the Jewish race, and the inner with ethical dilemma that rages within his own soul.

Aaron is taken on an unforgettable journey of self-discovery, courage, and sacrifice, as he confronts the darkest corners of human nature and emerges forever changed.

The ebook will be available July 23 through July 25 at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Richard-McMaster/author/B01LDIJ2QU?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true.

Readers and reviewers has have praised Aaron's War. USA Today bestselling author Holly Roberts called Aarons War, "A coming of age story that grips your soul and takes you on a thought-provoking journey." Tom Porter, author of All I Need To Know About Business I Learned From A Duck stated, "An engaging, informative and thought-provoking tale of survival, love and faith. Make room for Richard McMaster on your list of up-and-coming authors." Lynn M. Safris said, “The descriptions and details given throughout this author's writing draw the reader into each page, making Aaron's journey feel like their own. I believe this book would appeal to a wide audience of readers. I truly enjoyed reading Aaron's War and I highly recommend this book."

Richard McMaster is also the author of A Love Divided By Time, described as "one part The Notebook, one part suspenseful psychopath story, and one part Somewhere in Time." In that book, Forrest and Allie believed they found love in a previous life and being born again was a game of hide-and-seek to find each other in plain sight, seeking their better halves, united and whole. When tragedy strikes, Forrest makes a pact to find her killer, raise their daughter and find peace by joining her in the ever after.

Richard McMaster is available for media interviews and can be reached at Lifevoyages@gmail.com. More information is available at his website at https://richard-mcmaster.com/. All of his books are available at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Richard-McMaster/author/B01LDIJ2QU?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true.

About Richard McMaster:

Richard McMaster is a former health care executive who led three different start-up companies and served on numerous boards. He is an Iowa native who lived in North Idaho for nearly twenty years and now resides in Phoenix, Arizona.

As a young man two career paths diverged, the safe and ready one and the less traveled lonely winding one with an uncertain destination--the writer. He chose the well-worn path and early career success pushed him further along the business path. But the path has now taken him back to the one he wished he had taken.

Contact:

Richard McMaster
https://richard-mcmaster.com
Lifevoyages@gmail.com

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Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of July 15, 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 July 15, 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 July 15, 2024

Jul 15  
Channel 1     Randy Rolfe (USA)
Channel 2     Leslie Johansen Nack (USA)
Channel 3     Jayna Locke (USA)
Channel 4     Thomas Mark Johnston (United Kingdom)
Channel 5     Richard Trayler (USA)
Channel 6     Matt Armstrong (Australia)
Channel 7     Ian T Gwilliams (United Kingdom)

Jul 16  
Channel 1     Ken Parejko (USA)
Channel 2     Lisa Marie Shankles (USA)
Channel 3     Laura Moss White (USA)
Channel 4     Sheri T. Joseph (USA)
Channel 5     Gregory K. Mohr (USA)
Channel 6     Rosanne D'Ausilio, Ph.D (USA)
Channel 7     Barbara R. Walker, Ph.D. (USA)

Jul 17  
Channel 1     Kass Ghayouri (Canada)
Channel 2     John William Law (USA)
Channel 3     Peter Riva (USA)
Channel 4     Dr. Kixx Goldman (USA)
Channel 5     A.L. Tayler (United Kingdom)
Channel 6     Donna Louis (USA)
Channel 7     Pam Ostrowski (USA)

Jul 18  
Channel 1     Larry Lockridge (USA)
Channel 2     Ricardo Jose Gonzalez-Rothi (USA)
Channel 3     Tom Madden (USA)
Channel 4     Jeffrey Marshall (USA)
Channel 5     Valerie Doherty (USA)
Channel 6     Michelle Layer Rahal (USA)
Channel 7     Bill Humbert (USA)

Jul 19 - Jul 21
Channel 1     Gary D Wilson (USA)
Channel 2     Carolyn Ridder Aspenson (USA)
Channel 3     Elaine Cougler (Canada)
Channel 4     Barry Finlay (Canada)
Channel 5     Anne Wedgwood (United Kingdom)
Channel 6     Jaqueline H. Becker, Ph.D. (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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Assisted Living: What You Need To Know Before You Make A Decision - Will There Be Skilled Nursing Asks Bestselling Author Frances Fuller

Best-selling author Frances Fuller offers an insider's view of assisted living and a unique outlook on aging, based on her own experience. Her insights are penetrating and deal with issues that many seniors and their families are concerned about.

There are many reasons why having skilled nursing available in an assisted living facility is vitally important. Some are obvious and others are not so obvious. These include day to day care, chronic disease management, emergency response situations, rehabilitation plans, medication managements and peace of mind for family members. Frances Fuller, author of the bestselling book on aging, 'Helping Yourself Grow Old, Things I Said To Myself When I Was Almost Ninety', addressed this issue in an article posted on her site. In that article, she wrote in part:

This is a question to raise when you are choosing a place to spend your final years. In fact, the question is fundamental to the issue of a secure future.

Living in a retirement community will not cure your diabetes or your osteoarthritis. It will not even guarantee that you will not fall getting out of the shower.

A stranger wrote an Amazon review of my book, In Borrowed Houses, and spoke about thought-provoking passages that had turned her attention to the international problem of homelessness. Then she said: “On a personal level, I discovered just how borrowed a home is, so this book spoke to me on many levels.”

That little note made me happy, because the story in my book does make the point in many different ways that a house, any house, no matter how we got it, no matter how much we love it or how much we have invested in it, can be lost. In fact, it will be lost, because sooner or later, in one way or another, we must leave it. This includes our house, or an apartment in a retirement community.

It happens regularly in the building in which I live. People move away, unable anymore to deal with the requirements of Independent Living. This is not a tragedy, though, because the system here gives us the right to move over to Assisted Living when we need more help or even to Skilled Nursing if we require medical attention. In fact, the administration will take responsibility for moving us.

I bring it up now because people ask a lot of questions about homes for the elderly. They should. Moving for the last time (you hope) is a big deal. It probably requires you to leave a place you love, so you want the new place to be one you really like. A lot of your questions are probably related to that. You wonder if you can still live the way you want to live. And you want to feel secure.

A part of security is simply knowing that you will stay there. You will neither want to leave nor need to leave. This is why one of the questions you need to ask relates to that part of the home where you will go when you are confined to bed, either by illness or imminent death. You also may be sent there for intense, daily rehab.

But many elder homes lack such a department. When residents get ill, they often go first to a hospital, where they are diagnosed and receive emergency treatment. When they are ready to be dismissed but still need treatment and rehabilitation, or if their case is terminal, they will likely be sent to a nursing home. If the place they have chosen to live includes a nursing department, they will be going “home.”

Though they will not be in their own apartment, they will be in a part of the community they know, another wing of the building they live in, or across the lawn, in a place where they have visited friends. They may know someone who is there in the memory care section.

But the great practical value is that they probably have already paid for it. Some homes work this way. You pay a price, based on the size of your apartment in Independent Living, but when you move, of necessity, to Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing, you may owe nothing more. It is covered by what you pay for rent. This is usually called a Life Plan.

Of course, you must be careful to verify this, but often the apparently expensive place seems so because you have literally paid for whatever accommodations you need. You can move to Assisted Living and then to Skilled Nursing without your rent going up.

Most of the costs you will occur in Skilled Nursing are medical insurance issues. They may be covered by policies you own.

When I was looking for a place to spend the final years of my life, I turned down a place that I basically liked, except for the nursing ward, which was shabby, sad and depressing. Because I hoped aloud never to be there, my daughter said, “Then you never will,” and scratched the establishment off our list.

The full text of the blog is available at https://www.inborrowedhouseslebanon.com/is-there-skilled-nursing/.

Frances Fuller's book is unique among the many books on aging, because it is personal, while most such books are written from an academic point of view. Most are penned by sociologists, doctors, gerontologists, even the CEO of AARP, and one by a Catholic nun, Joan Chittister. Chittister's book, 'The Gift of Years' is beautifully written, focusing on spiritual values and finding meaning in life. Chittister admits in the preface that she was only 70, which is the front edge of aging, and her book is somewhat abstract.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Frances Fuller:

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

Contact:

Frances Fuller
frances0516@att.net
http://www.francesfullerauthor.com

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Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of July 8, 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 July 8, 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 July 8, 2024

Jul 8  
Channel 1     John Pendleton (United Kingdom)
Channel 2     David Cairns of Finavon (Australia)
Channel 3     Nicholas Anderson (France)
Channel 4     M.J. Polelle (USA)
Channel 5     Nancine Meyer (USA)
Channel 6     Linda Maria Frank (USA)
Channel 7     Jody Sharpe (USA)

Jul 9  
Channel 1     Gary D Wilson (USA)
Channel 2     Sherrida Woodley (USA)
Channel 3     Dante - (USA)
Channel 4     John Mahaffey (USA)
Channel 5     TF Burke (USA)
Channel 6     D. Terrence Foster, MD (USA)
Channel 7     Ian T Gwilliams (United Kingdom)

Jul 10  
Channel 1     Norman Brewer (USA)
Channel 2     Cherika Shields (USA)
Channel 3     Martin Klubeck (USA)
Channel 4     Richard Trayler (USA)
Channel 5     Jake Kaminski (USA)
Channel 6     Matt Scott (USA)
Channel 7     Wytisha Williams (USA)

Jul 11  
Channel 1     Donna Louis (USA)
Channel 2     Carolyn Ridder Aspenson (USA)
Channel 3     James Vogelzang (USA)
Channel 4     Neill McKee (USA)
Channel 5     Colonel U. S. Army Ret. George A. Milton (USA)
Channel 6     L.R.W. Lee (USA)
Channel 7     Alfred James Dansbury, Sr. (USA)

Jul 12 - Jul 14  
Channel 1     Victoria Gail Oltarsh (USA)
Channel 2     Irv Arenberg (USA)
Channel 3     L. J. Goodman (United Kingdom)
Channel 4     Christina Weigand (USA)
Channel 5     TF Burke (USA)
Channel 6     Lisa Fox (USA)
Channel 7     S.G. Blaise (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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Building Resilience And Self Esteem: Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Announces Interview With Donna York And Lynn Sherman Of Girls On The Run

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein is a bestselling author and visionary filmmaker. In the tradition of authors like Judy Blume, Dr. Holstein pushes the envelope in covering the challenges girls really face.

Bestselling author and award-winning film maker Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein has announced a new video podcast interview with Donna York and Lynn Sherman of Girls On The Run. The interview will be posted on Dr. Holstein's Building Resilience and Self Esteem podcast at https://www.enchantedself.com.

Donna York is the Executive Director of Girls On The Run Of Central NJ. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Health, Physical Education & Recreation from Seton Hall University,where she received the 1st women’s tennis scholarship, a Master’s in Management from St. Elizabeth University and a certification in Non-Profit Management from Rutgers University. She has previously held positions as a physical education teacher, a sports & wellness director at the YMCA and a recreation director. She is currently the Founder and President of Hark-ALS and the Executive Director of Girls on the Run of Central NJ.

Donna is also a recipient of the Somerset County Woman of the Year - Hometown Hero Award and is a Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree.

As president of her own Marketing, New Product Development and Manufacturing company for over 30 years, Lynn Sherman learned the importance of mentoring the next generation, networking to build trust and connections, and how to manage employees in an empowering, creative and productive way. At GOTRCNJ these skills help her expand the reach of Girls on the Run sites, encourage new volunteers and coaches and develop partnerships with organizations that can help support growth. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland with a BS in Business Administration and Marketing, and a Graduate of the Institute For Integrative Nutrition as a Certified Holistic Health Coach. Lynn is passionate about inspiring and encouraging the next generation of young Girls to embrace physical activity and a healthy active lifestyle.

Dr. Holstein's groundbreaking podcast series featuring parents, educators, authors and thought leaders endeavoring to cultivate resilience and self-esteem in children.

With each episode, Barbara and her guests embark on a fascinating exploration into ideas regarding how self-esteem can be woven into the fabric of our children's daily experiences. Through insightful discussion, she hopes to find ways to help our kids navigate life's trials with courage and confidence.

The new podcast series is now available at https://www.enchantedself.com.

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein is a visionary psychologist and filmmaker whose unprecedented selfie films have garnered over 200 placements and awards. Her singular vision is to help girls build resilience, self-esteem, and discover their own talents, abilities, and self-worth. Dr. Holstein has spent decades developing tools and techniques to help girls enhance self esteem and resilience. One of those tools, a workbook for girls titled, 'Looking Good, Feeling Good', achieved bestseller status, an honor that many of her other books have achieved. The ebook hit the top of the Teen and Young Adult Self Esteem eBooks.

In this workbook, Each girl is offered an engaging opportunity to develop her creative talents and potential as she processes and better understands the angst of growing up and how it can be successfully handled. She can bring her own talents to her thoughts and responses to the issues presented which will further take her along a road of enhanced resilience and better self esteem. She can share her creative thoughts and answer questions, and even create poetry, start a play, draw a picture, or she can get out her phone and use it as a diary, or a means of sharing ideas about growing up with a friend, her mom or grandma. Or she can actually make selfie films with her phone which can be a great enhancer for self esteem and sharing one's creative talents.

She has also announced the release of a new selfie film series. The new series includes 7 films:

Self Esteem And Resilience Series - Video 1. The Truth - A Short Film
A young girl shares her diary - falling in love, hating her mother, hating her parents fighting, being afraid to grow up, being upset that they may move, loving the locket her aunt gives her and feeling loved in ways by her aunt that her parents can't seem to muster, wishing the boy she is in love with would grow taller, confronting her disappointment that she has no relationship with him, sharing her glee at having a best friend and confiding in each other, coming to terms with growing up, letting go of her first love, getting ready to move and more.

Self Esteem And Resilience Series - Video 2. Falling In Love - A Coming Of Age Selfie Film
A young teen talks to 'you' via Selfies on her smart phone. In these conversations the girl shares her loneliness moving, losing her best friend, her beginning friendships with new kids, and her realization that she has fallen in love again.

Self Esteem And Resilience Series - Video 3. Secrets - A Coming Of Age Selfie Film
Based on Secrets, Diary of a Gutsy Tween, this 10 minute film takes the audience on the complicated roller coaster ride of being 13. The 'girl' hates her parents, falls in love, has puberty and body concerns, realizes that secrets matter and finds herself in a miserable accidental situation. But all ends on an upbeat note with the girl realizing she is most in touch with happiness and a sense of joy when she is being true to herself.

Self Esteem And Resilience Series - Video 4. Conflict And A Bit Of Magic - A Coming Of Age Selfie Film
The 'Girl' is traumatized by being ditched by a boyfriend, a bully, alcohol and kids taking drugs. Who can understand and help her? Maybe her aunt, who she gets to visit. A seance with a Medium in which the 'girl's' great-grandmother comes through gives her the courage she needs to ask her mom questions and in turn to learn some family secrets.

Esteem And Resilience Series - Video 5. The Medium - A Coming Of Age Selfie Film
The girl, unhappy, goes to visit a favorite aunt who takes her to see a medium. The girl's great grandmother is channeled in and changes happen for the better. Was this real of a set-up? Does that matter?

Self Esteem And Resilience Series - Video 6. Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction - A Coming Of Age Selfie Film
Two traumatic events structure the 'Girl's' high school year: a lockdown and a family secret. She is shocked yet manages to recover and to understand the importance and value of family and the complexity of truth.

Self Esteem And Resilience Series - Video 7. Lockdown
Three teens find themselves in the girls' bathroom during a lock down in school. Each respond emotionally differently. All are affected.

All the films are available at https://vimeo.com/showcase/10863899, and on the Roku channel, The Enchanted Self Presents.

Dr. Holstein hopes to bring parents, teachers, librarians, grandparents and media together to accomplish one goal: Change in the lives of young people who suffer from anxiety and a growing sense of hopelessness and despair.

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.

Dr. Holstein’s workbook for kids, ‘Secrets’ also 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 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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Norman Brewer's Political Thriller, 'Blending In', Reveals The Realities Of Domestic Terrorism And Its Horrific Impact On Society

As a reporter, Brewer covered Congress, the White House, and federal agencies, and pursued investigative projects that earned recognition, including from the National Press Club. He was also Director of Employee Communications at the U.S. Transportation Security Administration.

Preventing domestic terrorism attacks is a challenge unlike any other. It involves massive resources and sophisticated intelligence gathering. The ideologically driven nature of domestic terrorist groups complicates efforts to predict and prevent attacks. It is extremely difficult for authorities to track the activities and intentions of these groups. And the nature of such attacks - coming from within - foment fear and mistrust within our communities. The end effect is that domestic terrorism disrupts the very fabric of society, fostering an atmosphere of suspicion and division. It is too late to stop domestic terrorism - it is here. And that is the subject of Norman Brewer's political thriller novel, 'Blending In: A Tale Of Homegrown Terrorism' (The Anti-Hero Rebellions Book 1).

'Blending In' is a gripping exploration of domestic terrorism as told through two anti-heroes who defy conventional stereotypes. Unlike typical portrayals of terrorists as isolated extremists, Stickman and Maple are everyday individuals who seamlessly blend into society while secretly plotting catastrophic attacks. This makes this narrative all the more compelling and thought-provoking.

The novel details planned attacks on soft targets, including a press conference in Washington, D.C., and a bustling mall in the American Heartland. As other extremists rally to their cause, the tension escalates, leaving readers to grapple with the urgent question: Can these homegrown terrorists be stopped? The story provides a haunting reflection on the nature of extremism and the thin veneer of normalcy that can mask the most dangerous threats, found right here in our streets.

Readers and reviewer have high praise for 'Blending In'. One Amazon reviewer said, "Fantastic read - the best I have read all year! Relaying the story from inside the homegrown terrorist mind is brilliant as it takes the reader through intertwining actions of terrorism. Too realistic for comfort . . . "

Another said, "Excellent, just excellent! Brewer has written an extremely interesting book. Very, very believable. Non-stop action. Taken together with his follow-up book, Killer Politics, he has raised the standard for this genre. I can't wait to see what he writes next!"

Another stated, "For fans of thriller novels, Blending In does not disappoint. Characters are well developed throughout the story, with non-stop action that is not only lively, but also frighteningly realistic. It’s one of those books that can be easily imagined as someday becoming a movie."

'Blending In' is Book 1 in The Anti-Hero Rebellions series. In Book 2, 'Killer Politics: A Satirical Tale of Homegrown Terrorism,' a Trump-like president inspires a white supremacist to launch attacks on innocents in a ruthless bid to incite civil war – and defend the "American way of life." Hoss, the supremacist, teams up with a "Most Wanted" terrorist to attack a rock concert, contaminate the food supply, destroy a reservoir, and flood homeowners living downstream. People die. Fear mounts. A rogue FBI agent is in hot pursuit. Razor-edged satire, aimed at a so-called President Tower, is "keen and stinging," one reviewer said.

Book 3 in the series is his latest political thriller, 'January 6: A Novel'. In this masterful political tale, democracy is assaulted when the President’s rally morphs into a mob and storms the Capitol. Right-wing extremists take the House Speaker hostage, force a horrific standoff, and unleash terrorist attacks nationwide. The President weighs declaring martial law to restore order – and justify refusing to leave office.

In their review, Midwest Book Review stated, "Although a work of fiction, 'January 6: A Novel' provides genuine and vivid insider glimpses of what might come next in 2024 in real life. All kingdoms, empires, and nations throughout history have risen, flourished, and then fallen. America may not be an exception. Following a disputed election in 2020 and the possibility of an insurrectionist political candidate being once more defeated at the polls, the very real possibility of what is described in 'January 6: A Novel' makes it an unreservedly recommended addition to community and college/university library collections – and essential reading for those with interest in politics, terrorism, freedom, and the future of the United States of America."

Norman Brewer was interviewed on The Authors Show. His interview can be accessed at https://wnbnetworkwest.com/channel/1/?play=January%206%3A%20A%20Novel. He is available for media interviews and can be reached by email at bbyb1@outlook.com. All of the books in the Anti-Hero Rebellions series are available in paperback and ebook versions at Amazon and other book retailers.

About Norman Brewer:

Norman Brewer is an award-winning reporter and editor who worked for The Des Moines Register and Tribune and for Gannett News Service in Washington, D.C. As a reporter, he covered Congress, the White House, and federal agencies, and pursued investigative projects that earned recognition, including from the National Press Club. He was also Director of Employee Communications at the U.S. Transportation Security Administration.

His experience has given him a powerful perspective regarding the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the Capitol, domestic terrorism, and the political landscape. Exposure to terrorism issues helped shape 'January 6: A Novel' as well as two earlier novels, 'Blending In: A Tale of Homegrown Terrorism,' and 'Killer Politics: A Satirical Tale of Homegrown Terrorism.' 'Killer Politics' can be read as a stand-alone book or as a sequel to 'Blending In.'

Brewer lives in Portland, Ore.

Contact:

Norman Brewer
bbyb1@outlook.com
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0756KLHZM?ingress=0&visitId=ee908f0d-f1e9-4aaa-ab09-7dcc1a92d076&ref_=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1

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