Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Bozena Zawisz, Author Of New Christian Book, ‘Liberating Inner Eve, A Reflective Journey For Women’, Named As One Of ‘50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading’ In 2017 Book Awards

Bozena Zawisz was picked from a field of hundreds of authors who appeared on The Authors Show. Her book, entitled ‘Liberating Inner Eve, A Reflective Journey For Women’, helps readers find a sense of personal strength, high self-worth, love, and acceptance.

Bozena Zawisz, author of ‘Liberating Inner Eve, A Reflective Journey For Women’, has been named as a winner in the ‘50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading’ Book Awards Contest. Her honor came as a result of her appearance on The Authors Show. Bozena was chosen from a field of hundreds of authors through a public voting process. ‘Liberating Inner Eve, A Reflective Journey For Women’ helps readers find a sense of personal strength, high self-worth, love, and acceptance.

"I am so grateful for being able to take part in the Author’s Show “50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading” competition, and be amongst the 50 winners," Zawisz said.

"I hope that winning this competition will help me to further awareness about the many barriers/restrictions that I continue to stumble across in my counseling work, that restrict women from experiencing a sense of connection with themselves and high levels of self-worth. In my book “Liberating Inner Eve” I offer psychological guidance grounded in my two decades of counseling experience and theology, to support women in being aware of these social/historic barriers/restrictions and nourish a deep experience of self-love and personal strength."

"Liberating Inner Eve" offers psychological insight around the impact of commonly found interpretations of the teachings of the Old Testament (in particular the Genesis account of Adam and Eve) and New Testament (the lifetime of Jesus), on various themes relevant to women's daily lives, such as how they experience their identity, self-acceptance, and self-worth. Every chapter of the book includes simple exercises, encouraging readers to take time to review their thoughts and feelings, relating to a particular topic.

‘Liberating Inner Eve’ has received a large number of rave reviews. A recent Amazon review stated, "Wisdom from a compassionate counselor and guide, this book is highly recommended for women who need to just BE!" Another said, "I found the writing so engaging that it pulled me word for word, paragraph by paragraph. I also loved the fact that I can 100% relate to what the book teaches. And the fact that it also includes simple exercises to make me feel knowledgeable about the Bible teachings, it’s an overall amazing guidebook. I believe this book can really help women to literally liberate themselves. The concept was deep and beautiful and the prose was thoughtful. I would recommend this book in an instant!"

Bozena Zawisz is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below, or by email at contact@bozenazawisz.com. ‘Liberating Inner Eve, A Reflective Journey For Women’ is available at online retail book outlets. More information is available at her website at http://www.bozenazawisz.com.

Profile:

Bozena Zawisz lives in Sydney, Australia, with husband Fred and son Nicholas. Her qualifications include MA in Psychology, Post Grad Dip in Psychology and Grad Cert in Peace and Conflict Studies. She is a Registered Psychologist in Australia and works privately, empowering clients to find their connection with what gives them inspiration and strength. Her hobbies include enjoying Australian wildlife and nature, as well as finding ways to express her Polish heritage. In addition to “Liberating Inner Eve,” she is also the author of “A Christian Gift–Poetic Reflections for All Occasions,” and “Neither Innocent nor Guilty.”

Contact:

Bozena Zawisz
http://www.bozenazawisz.com
contact@bozenazawisz.com

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Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Author Virginia Sollars Believes The Need For Kindness Extends Beyond The Holiday Season

Sollars' latest book, 'And Some Will Triumph', is a heartbreaking and riveting look into correctional mental health, from the perspective of a compassionate nurse, that holds exciting potential for increasing awareness through print and film media

The Holidays are the time of year when we collectively attempt to be a bit more forgiving and little less judgmental perhaps. However the Holiday season is not the only time of year for kind words and good deeds. Judging from the headlines we see day after day, it might be important for all of us to stop and reflect on the importance of kindness, not only during the Holidays but all year long. While some might believe kindness is a weakness, it is instead a sign of real courage, demonstrating that we respect and honor each other, regardless of station in life or status. Virginia Sollars, author of 'And Some Will Triumph', issued a statement that is both timeless in content and urgent in regards to its core message.

"A little bit of kindness goes a long way - it can make someone’s day," Sollars stated. "A smile, or a friendly hello might bring a smile to someone’s face and make them feel as if the world is not a lonely place. Helping an elder across the street, or complimenting them on how well they look might make their day. Remember, it may be difficult for them to do things we take for granted. Do you have a neighbor that can use a hand? It may just take fifteen minutes of your time to find out, and the feeling of helping someone can increase your own feelings of self worth. It can make you feel powerful. I always feel better when I’ve helped someone. It gets me out of my own head and problems for a while. I use to work with a friend who would take all her old blankets and search for the homeless. Imagine their surprise when she handed them something to keep them warm, how her kindness helped them."

The full statement is available at her website at http://www.virginiasollars.net.

Sollars' book, 'And Some Will Triumph', relates the journey of Elizabeth, a compassionate nurse who comes to California from New York with her teenage daughter to work at the fictional Raine Correctional Facility. Elizabeth finds herself interacting with some of society’s most troubled and challenging inmates and shows how she must at times fight the system to give the best care to her patients. Elizabeth tells the stories of both the psychiatric inmates as well as the nurses who have problems in their lives as well.  Since the book is based on my professional experience, it is an insider’s look into the minds of psychiatric inmates revealing their secrets, regrets, frustrations and hopes and how they cope with their life in jail. But my book is more than just the story. It explains the many mental health disorders in such a way that people without a medical background can understand, points out the broken mental health system and describes the reasons why the mentally ill are incarcerated."

"I believe my book has great potential for a television series or a movie," Sollars said, "My book is very informative, it is written in such a way that everyone will finally understand what is means to be burdened with a psychiatric disorder, how the thought process is so different from ours and how it sometimes leads to involvement with law enforcement. My book is so different from any undertaking that has been taken before, its potential is great and I think that people will be amazed at what I have to say. I just need the right people to believe in me to get the word out. I know my book can make a difference. "

Sollars' book has received rave reviews from readers. Kirkus Reviews said the book is ….” a remarkable timeline of the treatment of mental illness in the past 40 years, and it’s a triumphant account of her boldness as a mother, nurse, and woman. At a time when mental health is in the forefront of conversations about our health care system, her story is one of hope."

One reader stated, "Absolutely the best book I’ve read in years, uncensored look into correctional mental health, patients, inmates and the professionals who deal with some of society’s most troubled criminals, their day to day struggles all interwoven within a gripping story of murder and suspense. A must read!" Another said, "Awesome story! While the story keeps you turning the pages to see what happens next, the real plight of the mental health patients in a correctional setting is heartbreaking.”

Virginia Sollars is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at virginiasollars@yahoo.com. 'And Some Will Triumph' is available at online retailers. More information is available at her website at http://www.virginiasollars.net.

About Virginia Frusteri Sollars:

Virginia Frusteri Sollars was raised in Brooklyn, New York, and became a registered nurse in 1980, working as a psychiatric nurse for most of her career. She worked in the jail system for twenty-six years, caring for and treating the mentally ill. She continues to advocate for the mentally ill though her presentations and radio shows advising people of the plight of the mentally ill.

Contact:

Virginia Frusteri Sollars
virginiasollars@yahoo.com
http://www.virginiasollars.net

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Award Winning Author Donna Louis, Author Of ‘Miracles Of Direction’, Named As One Of ‘50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading’ In 2017 Book Awards

Donna Louis was picked from a field of hundreds of authors. Her book, entitled ‘Miracles Of Direction’, is an in-depth study of some of Christianity's most well-documented miracles.

Donna Louis, author of ‘Miracles Of Direction’, has been named as a winner for the third year in a row in the ’50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading’ Book Awards. Donna was chosen from a field of hundreds of authors through a public voting process.

"All the praise, honor, and glory goes to the Trinity. The Father, Son, and The Holy Ghost for this tremendous blessing," Louis stated. "I also want to thank every person who voted for me because without them this would not have been possible. This is a miracle within itself to have been chosen as one of the 50 winners for three consecutive years in a row."

Everyday miracles are happening all around us in every shape form and fashion. So many in fact that we can become accustomed to the awe-inspiring things that happen every day. Even now, during the Christmas Season, millions of people are preparing to celebrate the miracle birth of Jesus Christ and the subsequent miracles he performed while on Earth.

Donna Louis' book, 'Miracles of Direction, Miracles of Conquest, Miracles of Provision and Miracles of Purpose' explores biblical miracles that took place while Jesus was here on earth. She then references with miracles that take place on a daily basis in the modern world. She separates these miracles into four categories and presents insightful example of each type, taken directly from the Bible.

Louis knows her subject well, as she has personally experienced three miracles. As the result of those life-altering experiences, she began an in-depth study of some of Christianity's most well-documented miracles. In her book, she attempts to expand upon and explain both the purpose and the direction of those miracles.

Louis was chosen as a winner in the 2015 and 2016 '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading' awards contest. 'Miracles' has also received rave reviews from readers. One review called it "amazing, uplifting and inspirational". Another stated, "I was profoundly impressed by the writing."

Donna Louis is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below, or by email at louistolouis@aol.com. More information is available at her website. ‘Miracles Of Direction’ is available at online retail book outlets. More information is available at her website at http://www.miraclebook.net.

About Donna Louis:

Donna Louis is happily married to her husband of 30 years Patrick Louis and currently resides in Florida. She lives to accomplish the task that God created her for and on a daily basis to follow Proverbs 3:5-6. "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."

Contact:

Donna Louis
donnalouisgodsmessenger@aol.com
http://www.miraclebook.net

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Tuesday, December 19, 2017

A New Perspective On The Role Of Women In Society - GUTSY: How Women Leaders Make Change By Award Winning Author Sylvia Lafair

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

The headlines in 2017 have been filled with story after story about how the role of women in Western society has dramatically changed for the better. From politics to entertainment and everything in between, we have watched history unfold as women have stopped asking for equality and instead have taken charge, stepping into leadership roles across all segments of our society. Women no longer talk about change, hope for change or ask permission to change - they instead make change.

Multi-award winning author Sylvia Lafair has written the book on what it takes for women to speak out, take risks, and stand at the leading edge of change. Entitled 'GUTSY', it is the playbook for women in 2018 and beyond. Readers will learn to Observe and Understand behaviors that have stood in the way of true collaboration, and Transform into the world of outstanding partnership (OUT). From exploring models of being gutsy, to what it means to have a pink or blue blanket, her wildly entertaining book gives readers the map to build a future completely unlike the past.

"Women today can, as I often say, 'clear the past to free the future' by standing on the shoulders of Gutsy women such as Abigail Adams, Katharine Hepburn, Arianna Huffington and Sheryl Sandberg," Lafair stated. "I strongly believe that we are at a tipping point, as my book shows, to redesign relationships between men and women for the benefit of all of us."

'Gutsy: How Woman Leaders Make Change' has received eight major industry awards including best business book at the San Francisco Book Festival (2012), The Southwest Book Festival (2013) and the Paris Book Festival (2013).

Lafair appeared on the Today show with Kathie Lee and Hoda to discuss effective use of the slower vacation months of summer to prepare for requesting a promotion in the fall - by being clear and direct rather than waiting to be asked.

She was given an award as one of the top 25 Women in Business by the NEPA Business Journal and The National Association of Women Business Owners for her mentoring to help women move beyond being pleasers to become truth tellers. She explores how to breakthrough outdated patterns learned in childhood that no longer support positive growth in the workplace.

'Gutsy: How Women Leaders Make Change' has received high praise from industry leaders of every kind across the USA:

“This book hits the spot for every business woman, actually every woman. It helped me rethink, reclaim, and reinvent my priorities for work and home. I am stronger and more willing to take a stand for what I believe in and not hold back.”
Joanne LaMarca, TV Producer, Today

“I bought the book for my wife and out of curiosity started to read. She didn’t get it till I was finished. I truly understand her better. Even more, I communicate differently at work and big dividend, I can be a stronger ally in helping my daughter grow into a strong woman.”
Mark Siegel, Sr. Vice President , MJC Corp.

“GUTSY, the book and the workshop were life changers for me. I am more able to speak out sooner and encourage my staff to be better truth tellers so issues don’t fester. The world has changed and the world of playing it safe and being pleasers, the one I inherited from my mother, no longer works. I suggest males as well as females read this eye- opening book.”
Yvonne Cangelosi, President at SPEX CertiPrep Group Companies

“Being in the beauty industry, I am surrounded by creative females every day. However, there is still a tendency to hold back and once my staff began applying the concepts they learned from GUTSY, relationships became more conflict free and more effective. The good news is they took what they learned from the book and workshop and brought it home. A double win.”
Debra Neill Baker, CEO, Neill Corporation

The success of 'Gutsy' resulted in the development of Gutsy Weekends, now offered through Lafair's company, Creative Energy Options Inc. The workshops offer women usable and unique insights that blend knowledge from business and psychology.  It’s a weekend that includes active participation experience – edutainment that uses film, story, music, art and the peacefulness of being in nature to awaken new ideas and possibilities. This will be available as an on-line program in 2018. Women from all walks of life  can share key concepts about their own personal roles as a leader at work, at home - everywhere.

Author Sylvia Lafair is the CEO of Creative Energy Options Inc. (CEOinc), a firm that challenges the status quo of workplace relationships. The key is that as women become more daring men can learn to become more caring and the formula for success is: Daring + Caring = Sharing.

Over the past 30 years their team has searched for the hidden emotional mechanisms at work in a typical office environment. The discovery of why people respond the way they do has profoundly changed the way the company thinks, coaches, consults and develops programs. They believe there is a series of patterns that underlie behavior and has been a missing link in understanding the core of office politics, absenteeism, law suits and poor productivity.

The company's Pattern Breakthrough process, not found in any other coaching or programs, is what enables them to prepare clients to transcend business frustrations. The company continues to win awards for Pattern Breakthrough Coaching and Total Leadership Connections.

Lafair is an innovative thought leader who has worked with McGraw-Hill, Avon, Google, Lockheed Martin, Merck, Microsoft, Novartis, and many other globally recognized companies.

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

About Sylvia Lafair:

Sylvia Lafair has hiked the Inca Trail into Machu Picchu, bungee jumped in New Zealand, ate indiscernible stew in the Amazon, slept on reindeer skins at the Ice Hotel in Sweden and when she sits long enough, writes books, challenges her husband, and explores the meaning of life. She is the award winning author of 'Don't Bring It To Work' and the companion workbook, 'Pattern Aware Success Guide'.

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

Contact:

Sylvia Lafair
sylvia@ceoptions.com
570 233 1042
https://ceoptions.com

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Sunday, December 17, 2017

Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show Lineup For The Week Of December 18, 2017

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 18, 2017. 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 18, 2017 On The Authors Show:

Ruth Finnegan
Jenn Flynn-Shon
Alicia Reygn Patterson
Doug Carnine
Ronald Chapman
Sean Browne
Rachel Karrington
Dr. Scot Hodkiewicz
Kristi Burchfiel
Brian Aull
Steve Snyder
William L. Ingram
Phillip Vega
Wayne Clark BK2
Janet S. Kleinman
Ayn Cates Sullivan
Jody Sharpe
Lisa Overcash
Shinese M. Collins
Jeryn Alise Turner
T. L. Williams

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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