Saturday, December 10, 2016

K-lee Starland, Author Of ‘The Audacious Ladies of La Gran Sorellanza’, Named As Finalist In ‘50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading’ Book Awards

K-lee Starland was picked from a field of hundreds of authors. Her book, entitled ‘The Audacious Ladies of La Gran Sorellanza’, is a fictional account of a group of mafia women determined to fight child trafficking.

K-lee Starland, PhD., author of ‘The Audacious Ladies of La Gran Sorellanza’, has been named as a finalist in the ’50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading’ Book Awards Contest. Starland was chosen from a field of hundreds of authors through a public voting process. ‘The Audacious Ladies of La Gran Sorellanza’ is the story of a group of mafia women who join together to rescue the girls their husbands transport in to sell.

In the story line of the book, the lines between family, duty, and honor are dangerously blurred. The 1950s find mafia boss Don Amato Rizoso determined to enter the lucrative human trafficking business. The only thing standing in his way? Loretta, Mary, Doris, Georgiana, and Meredith — the wives of Don Amato’s most loyal and effective underlings.

In the egregious absence of any federal laws or Immigration Customs Enforcement task force, these five wives are forced to go head-to-head with San Leandro’s most corrupt group of players. Even as they desperately attempt to keep their identities a secret in order to protect all that is dear to them, these powerful women form their own group to rescue the victims of modern-day slavery.

But if they thought things would get easier as they adjusted to this life of vigilante justice, they were dead wrong. Mass slaughter, forbidden love, and a son whose secret threatens his life prove that fighting for what they believe in is anything but easy.

From Cambodia to Phoenix to Kiev to Los Angeles, the La Gran Sorellanza women embark on a mission that spans the globe.

“The trafficking of children is a two billion dollar illegal slavery business. I wrote this book in order to bring awareness of this travesty in a way that is enjoyable, informative and palatable to the reader. Greater awareness leads to greater action to end child exploitation.”

Starland's book is a winner of the 2016 Beverly Hills International Book Awards. In addition, The Audacious Ladies of La Gran Sorellanza has received rave reviews. In a recent Readers Favorite review, Gisela Dixon said, "The writing is strong, powerful, and quite inspiring. I hope books such as these bring basic human rights issues to light and place them at the forefront of discussions. A great read!  A recent Amazon review stated, “Fascinating story, strong female characters and a story that will open your eyes to the HUGE problem of human trafficking.” Another said, "Gripping plot. Easy to read and comprehend the magnitude and brutality of the human trafficking problem."

Other books by K-lee Starland include 'Your International Human Rights: How They Apply In Your Daily Life', 'Quantum Harmonics: The Evolution of Energy for Optimal Health and Healing', 'Higher Level Healing: A Bird’s Song', and 'Changing The Rules: The Resurgence of the Feminine'.

K-lee Starland is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below, or by email at k-lee@k-leestarland.org. ‘The Audacious Ladies of La Gran Sorellanza’ is available at online retail book outlets. Both her book and CD sets are available on Starland's website at http://www.k-leestarland.org.

About K-lee Starland:

K-lee Starland works as an international human rights author and advisor to numerous governments and NGOs. Her interest in finding solutions to human trafficking is ongoing.  Her interests include Rights of the Child, Women’s Rights, writing, hiking, and reading. She is currently working on a novel, 'A Moment of Clarity', addressing the art of scamming through fraud and murder.

Contact:

K-lee Starland
http://www.k-leestarland.org
k-lee@k-leestarland.org

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Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Certainty About The Afterlife Eliminates The Fear In One's Life Today - Brian McLaughlin, TV Host, NDE Expert And Author of 'A Flight Without Wings' Announces Events

McLaughlin's book about his NDE details his totally unique near death experience. It is raw and it's real. There is no embellishment, no preaching and no hidden agenda

All human beings experience fear. However it is fear that lies at the very core of every negative mind state. So, if fear is eliminated, can that help us overcome those negative mind states? Is that even possible? Brian McLaughlin, NDE expert, TV host and author of 'A Flight Without Wings', believes it is possible.

The list of things we fear is endless. There are the almost universal fears of sickness, old age and death. We fear changes in our relationships with other people, other countries, other races and other philosophies. Some of us are afraid of the big movements in the stock market, big money, big pharma or big government, large dogs, small snakes, tiny germs, viruses or bacteria. A spot on our nose. A pain in the chest. Our own thoughts.

If we could overcome our fear of all of those things, how would we view our lives? What if fear did not exist? How would our lives change? What if we knew, conclusively and beyond any doubt, that there is no reason to fear - anything at all? Many of us would call that "heaven". That is precisely the message Brian McLaughlin, author of 'A Flight Without Wings' offers to his audience. His message is not hopeful. It offers no room for uncertainty. His message is based in certainty and fact. It is a message that everyone needs to hear, as his simple message holds the power to change the world and everyone and everything in it.

Brian McLaughlin shows us clearly in his book how we can experience a life filled with peace in the midst of discord. We can find freedom from fear when faced with uncertainty. We can overcome any form of anxiety, even while facing down threats from within and without. Depression, despair and dismay can easily be transformed into peace, confidence, contentment and joy in one single stroke. What is this most powerful concept that will allow us achieve these states?

The key is to accept that the afterlife really does exist - without question. This has nothing to do with religion and everything to do with truth. While the afterlife cannot be proven using a scientific method based in the physical, it can be proven through one's experience. McLaughlin is one of very few people who have had that experience. He speaks from that experience and his readers and audiences reap the benefits.

A Flight Without Wings' offers readers a look at the near death experience from an unbiased point of view. It is the presentation of the material that sets this book apart from the other books about the near death experience. It is raw and it's real. There is no embellishment and no hidden agenda. While his book has a spiritual flavor certainly, there is no preaching and no religious messages. It is his near-death experience, just as it happened.

McLaughlin's experience changed the course of his life forever.  It instilled in him what we all seek - certainty about life after death. And with that a peace of  mind that can never be shaken, nor can it be doubted. His near death experience brought a sense of clarity. It brought a sense of real, lasting peace. He now knows with certainty that we exist forever. It is that simple message he brings to his audience, both through his book and at his speaking engagements and in his media appearances.

McLaughlin stated in a recent interview:  “It was a pleasure to read a review from a reader who dismissed the small literary mistakes I made in an attempt to appear honest and transparent. After all, the most important part of non-fiction would be accuracy.
Beyond that, presenting believable honesty in a comfortable way was my goal. That convincing came from jumping back and forth on a timeline much the same as a conversation might. It is difficult to summon every nuance in the first go around.”

Brian serves as co-host of the Chapters Rap Show on MadhouseTV.com, an Internet television show that is broadcast worldwide. He uses this forum to showcase people who make a difference. He recently interviewed Emily Rachael, a singer confined to a wheelchair who is involved with the training and placement of service dogs. She is truly an inspiration to all that encounter her.  Upcoming interviews include members of the Job Corp., discussing well kept secrets for young people looking for a direction in life, and how to find help and support to accomplish their dreams.

Brian was chosen as one of '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading' in 2015. He has again been chosen as a finalist in the 2016 '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading' awards. Reviews of 'A Flight Without Wings' have been overwhelmingly positive. Dr. Penny Sartori, author of 'The Wisdom of Near-Death Experiences', said "This book will help others who have had an NDE to make sense of their experience and will also help those close to someone who has had an NDE because NDEs affect close family members and friends too."

Jack Magnus, a reviewer with Readers Favorite, called the book a "well written and moving memoir that neither delves into the fanciful or dogmatic,...”  "…Well worth reading, and is highly recommended." Another stated, "Being a mother who lost her only child I found it to be a great comfort to me." Another said, "I have read many accounts such as these, but this beautifully written account simply touched my heart in ways that previous ones have not."

Mark Feuerstein, Actor (Royal Pains, USA Network) wrote: “I have read it and I think it’s an inspiring tale of deep insight and so personal and yet so universal . . . such profound perspective.”

Recently a reader posted this review on Amazon: 5 Stars -"Good Book,  Meaningful"

"As some of the other reviewers pointed out, the writing isn’t the best as it is repetitive  at times and bounces around a little, however this is not a novel.  This is a guy sharing his near death account and other lessons that he learned in his life.  He is trying to help people with real life issues rather than create a written masterpiece.  At no time in the book was I lost or  confused about what he was saying; it may  read a little rough, but is certainly acceptable writing. I also want add that the fact the book wasn’t filled with over elaborate details indicates a honesty in what the author is saying.

"I have read many books on the subject and I did truly enjoy this one.  While a lot of the book doesn’t have to do with the Near Death Experience itself,  I felt that I gained something and I was kept intrigued throughout all of the book.  The Near Death Experience itself was very interesting and I very much enjoyed reading about it."

Brian McLaughlin is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at bamplaya@msn.com. 'A Flight Without Wings' is available at Amazon, Payhip and other book retailers. Those who wish to read his entry and vote in this year's '50 Great Writers' awards can do so at http://www.theauthorsshow.com. More information is available on his website at: http://www.BrianMcLaughlinBooks.com.

About Brian McLaughlin:

Brian McLaughlin is the award-winning author of 'A Flight Without Wings'. In his inspirational book, Brian vividly depicts his journey into Heaven and his following return to life caused by a massive head trauma sustained while vacationing in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico twenty-one years ago.

Contact:

Brian McLaughlin
bamplaya@msn.com
http://www.brianmclaughlinbooks.com

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Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Author Sid Nachman Announces Free Ebook Download Of 'Bipolar Me', Great Resource For Patients And Caregivers

Nachman was the first person in the US to be diagnosed and successfully treated for bipolarism over 50 years ago. Sid writes engaging nonfiction books that revolve around his experiences growing up in Philadelphia

Sid Nachman has announced that 'Bipolar Me' is available for download for Amazon Prime members and Kindle Unlimited subscribers during the Holiday season. The book is a great resource for sufferers of bipolarism and those who work with individuals who suffer from bipolarism and related conditions.

Sid Nachman was the first person in the US to have been successfully treated for bipolarism over 50 years ago. 'Bipolar Me' provides a penetrating glimpse into the day-to-day experience of a man who dealt with a condition for which there was no name at the time - a time when such chemical imbalances might be diagnosed as a form of schizophrenia and could be treated with electric shock treatment or end up with the sufferer being locked away.

'Bipolar Me' is a wild ride of a story that has garnered high praise from readers and reviewers alike. Sid's no-holds-barred writing style and deft storytelling, combined with his own style of acerbic wit, takes readers on a trip through his life and his mind. It is filled with hilarious stories that show us that life is just plain good. BookLover USA said that the book is "A roller coaster ride through the mind of one of the funniest and endearing story-tellers of his generation." It is a highly entertaining memoir that allows readers to take a ride with Sid into the unfettered mind of a bipolar boy who never grows up until his hair turns white. Readers will get to see his world in black and white and vivid color and will feel what he feels when he feels like he weighs three thousand pounds and a minute later can leap over tall buildings. Sid's life is a life gone wild that settles down when it’s almost too late.

"Besides being a legacy for my kids I wrote this book to share my own personal life lesson with anyone who thinks being bipolar is the end of their world," Nachman stated.  "This disorder is a blessing in disguise. If you get past feeling sorry for yourself, grit your teeth and let God hold your hand, you will come out of this storm a better person."

Sid Nachman is also the author of 'Strictly For Seniors' - a nonfiction work of short stories about what happened to Sid "after breakfast on Delancey Street" in West Philly during the 30’s and 40’s when his Mom gave him a big hug and kiss and sent him on his way.  Sid had great fun, survived bullying by hitting the bigger boys about the head with his violin case and developed his own singular brand of “street smarts".

Both of Nachman's books have received fantastic reviews. One stated, "Like James Joyce, Sid Nachman can take the ordinary and turn it into magic with a fluency that's imperceptible." Another said "Sid's stories touch the human soul with wit, charm and realism."

Sid Nachman is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at mollymax210@gmail.com. Both books are available at Amazon. The free Kindle ebook download is available for Amazon Prime members and Kindle Unlimited subscribers. Both Kindle and epub versions (for Nook and all other e-readers) of the book are available at Payhip at http://www.payhip.com/sidnachman. The Nook version is available at Barnes and Noble. More information, including samples from the books and recent interviews with The Authors Show, is available at his website at http://www.sidnachman.com.

About Sid Nachman:

Sid Nachman was the only child of immigrant parents from Russia and Germany who tried for 13 years to have him and were very tired from trying so hard. His initials are S.I.N. for Sidney Irving Nachman. He never found out if he was a sin or a joy. Sid resides in Florida with his wife, Linda and his golden retriever Molly and in spite of his big mouth is still loved by all.

Contact:

Sid Nachman
mollymax210@gmail.com
http://www.sidnachman.com

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Sunday, December 4, 2016

Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show Lineup For The Week Of December 5, 2016

Book Marketing serves as a resource for authors and allows members to engage in promotion and publicity for marketing purposes. The site offers no-charge marketing training, book publicity opportunities and a buyers club for book marketing services

Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show, founders of The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, have announced The Authors Show radio and broadcast schedule for the week of December 5, 2016. The new show schedule is available at the Authors Marketing Powerhouse 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. Book Marketing, branded as The Authors Marketing Powerhouse, helps authors overcome these challenges by providing authors and publishers three distinct benefits:

* No charge publicity - members can upload photos, bios, book covers, video and book videos. Each author can develop a personalized page and a personal blog. The site allows for integration with Facebook and Twitter.

* No charge marketing training - provided through the Book Marketing Master Class series of training videos and peer to peer sharing of information.

* Buyers club - low pricing on products and services used by authors and publishers to market books allows members to dramatically reduce book production and book marketing costs.

The site also offers discussion forums, segmented special interest groups and allows for event listings.  The site is a joint collaboration, developed by Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson, Executive Producer of The Authors Show.

The Authors Show radio shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide. Segmented shows by genre include fiction, non-fiction and Christian shows. The upcoming scheduled radio lineups include:

Week December 5, 2016 On The Authors Show:

Kathy E. Dockett
Alan Noble
S. D. Moore 
Frances Fuller              
Rudi Raab and Julie Freestone
Janet S. Kleinman  
Clayton Graham
Donna Louis
Tina Martel
Gwen Mayo
Virginia Simpson
Mark Wayne Adams
Jane R. Wood
Kass Ghayouri

Profile:

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

More information is available by visiting the Book Marketing site. Questions about Book Marketing can be addressed to Don McCauley by email at don (at) FreePublicityGroup.com. Questions about The Authors Show can be addressed to Danielle Hampson at danielle (at)TheAuthorsShow.com.

Contact:

Don McCauley
Free Publicity Focus Group
don@freepublicitygroup.com

Danielle Hampson
The Authors Show
danielle@theauthorsshow.com

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Friday, December 2, 2016

Time Travel Romance Writer Maxine Mansfield, Author Of ‘Time For A Highlander’, Is Finalist In ‘50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading’ Book Awards

This is the sixth book written by Mansfield. She was picked as a finalist from a field of hundreds of authors.

Maxine Mansfield was chosen as a finalist in the ’50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading’ Book Awards Contest. Mansfield's ‘Time for a Highlander is an engaging time travel romance novel set in the backdrop of 1643 Scotland. Mansfield was chosen as a finalist from a field of hundreds of authors by public vote.

"I wrote Time for a Highlander because I believe there are times in everyone’s life when they’d love to have the chance for a do-over, a new start, or even a better ending to their Happily-Ever-After," Mansfield stated. "It’ s my hope that, for a little while anyway, this story pulls you right out of your day to day life and into what could’ve, should’ve, might’ve been." 

In the storyline of the book, forty-five-year-old history teacher Bethany Anne Anderson wasn't supposed to die on her dream vacation to Scotland. Someone else was supposed to rescue the child from the falling druid stone. But she's perfectly fine with moving on to the hereafter. She has loved ones waiting for her. Then Tobias Morie, better known as Fate, steps in. Her intervention has changed the future. Before she can move on, she must first help him correct one of his own mistakes. That's fine until she wakes up in 1643 in the body of twenty-year-old Lady Elspeth Frasier. Worse, she's engaged to the very handsome, very young, very virile Quinton MacLeod. But that's not all Fate demands. She must give the Highland laird the heir he’d originally been denied.
Quinton MacLeod loved once. He won't do it again, even if he had time for such nonsense. With the Highland lairds divided between loyalty to their beloved country and the English king, he seeks only peace—in his keep and in his heart. But raised in England and a ward of the enemy, his beautiful new wife has strange notions of education and cleanliness that cause chaos within both. There's also the matter of her very unlady-like views on the marriage bed, which, come to think of it, he's more than happy to overlook. If only he could trust her. Maxine Mansfield: Romantic fiction for all your happily-ever-afters.

Maxine's works have received rave reviews from readers. One Amazon review said, "Quinton is the perfect alpha hero." Another reviewer called the book the “best time-travel romance I've read recently”.

Maxine Mansfield is a prolific writer. Other books include "Tested by the Night, "Tamed by the Fire", Taken by the Passion", "Touched by the Magic" and "Tempted by the Storm".

Members of the public who want to vote for Maxine in the '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading' Book Awards can access her entry and vote at The Authors Show site at http://www.TheAuthorsShow.com. Maxine Mansfield is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below, or by email at maxine-mansfield@hotmail.com. ‘Time For A Highlander’ is available at online retail book outlets. More information is available at her website at http://www.maxinemansfield.com.

Profile:

Maxine Mansfield writes fantasy, erotic romances, and fairytales for grownups. She lives in the far northern state of Alaska where the summer days are long and the winter nights even longer.

Contact:

Maxine Mansfield
http://www.maxinemansfield.com
maxine-mansfield@hotmail.com

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