Episode 337 - JR Byers - Contemporary, Paranormal, and Historical Romance Novels

About the author

J.R. Byers lives in Jacksonville, Fl with her husband, daughter, and Five dogs. 

A new author, she writes contemporary, paranormal, and historical romance novels, and credits her love of writing to the very first romance novel she read at the age of Twelve.

Book: Finding Emmaline (A Blackwood Series) - Aberdeen, Scotland. 1744
William Blackwood had it all.

The oldest son of a wealthy whisky merchant, the devastatingly handsome bachelor was more than content with his life.
He had a wonderful family, good friends, and the freedom to do as he pleased.

The gentleman bad boy known affectionately as The Prince of Aberdeen, the ladies loved him. And he loved them.

When Emmaline Bissette, his childhood friend, walks back into his life, his whole world changes. Suddenly, the thought of spending a lifetime with one woman doesn’t seem so mundane as he once thought, and the idea of marriage and a family of his own becomes rapidly appealing.

But when tragedy strikes, his love is cruelly taken from him, and William is left grief stricken and alone.

Devastated by his loss and racked with guilt over the circumstances of her death, the handsome widower leaves Scotland behind in the hopes of escaping the painful memories.

Vowing to never love again, William has kept his heart guarded for nearly three centuries.

But now, he yearns to go home, back to his beloved Scotland.
Where fate, it seems, is not quite done with him just yet……

Book:  Kane's Reckoning (A Blackwood Series) - When Emily Snow travels to Scotland to meet handsome entrepreneur Kane Blackwood, she had three objectives.
Return the man’s painting.

Have a holiday.
And see the sights.

It was a dream come true, a chance of a lifetime. And one she couldn’t pass up.
After meeting the devastatingly attractive businessman in person, however, she realizes that Kane Blackwood, with his dark, good looks, and sexy Scottish charm, was everything she looked for in a man.

But when secrets are revealed that shatter her entire existence, can she accept the past, and embrace a destiny that had been foretold long ago?
Or should she walk away forever…?

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Episode 336 - Mike Van Pelt - True Man True Ways - A Roadmap of Discovery to the Masculine Heart

Mike Van Pelt Men's Mentor & Life Coach

I help men unpack the goodness that’s already in their heart and discover the True Man inside of them. 

 "In Him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." Collossians 2:3

Christ is in us, all the treasures and wisdom are inside of you, my role is to listen, pray, ask powerful questions, and keep you accountable to do the things you say you'll do.But...We live in extraordinary times! Men are now more afraid than ever to be masculine, free, and alive.  Many men live isolated, lonely, and unconnected lives.  We hide behind the veil of status symbols hoping the truth will never come out. Ultimately, our social lives, and intimate relationships with family and God suffer.  Does that sound familiar? | 

When we live without purpose and clarity we live in a world of confusion and doubt.  Does that sound like you?

The Book: True Man True Ways: A Roadmap of Discovery to the Masculine Heart

My goal in True Man True Ways: A Roadmap of Discovery to the Masculine Heart, is to give you roadmap to help you maneuver through the challenges of life and some rest stops to think about the purpose and direction of where you want to go. Of course, having directions, a map, a GPS, a way to get you where you're going is important.

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Episode 335 - Manohar Grandhi - My Sleepless Nights - A Story of Victory Over Insomnia

Do you wonder why should we sleep?

We spend almost 1/3rd of our life sleeping and yet we hardly study about this time of life.

Do you want to improve your sleep or do you want to know how sleeping well can improve other areas of life?

✓ Are you struggling with insomnia?
✓ Are you living in anxiety related to sleep?
✓ Are you developing a limiting belief in sleep?
✓ Are you fighting with your brain and feeling shame?
✓ Are you waiting to fall asleep time every night?
✓ Are you spending the entire day thinking about sleep?

Hey there! I am Manohar Grandhi I am a software engineer by profession and have struggled for more than a year with all the above points.

I have written this book after struggling with insomnia and having sought intensive consultation with IITian turned Psychologist, Speaker, and Coach Karthik.

In this book, I have shared my firsthand experiences, struggles, and wins that helped me to turn intrinsic motivation into sustained motivation for reversing insomnia.

The methods I suggest in this book are easy yet effective. It worked for me. It is also working for tons of people and it will work for you as well because it is backed by science. The method I suggest in the book in reversing anxiety/insomnia has been in practice for around 5000 years.

What will you get from this book?
1) Freedom from anxiety.
2) Peace of mind.
3) A process to get rid of anti-anxiety pills.

Here is my proposal–try the methods with an open mind and whole-hearted attempts, trust the process, and see the magical changes in your mind.

Imagine sleeping like a child without any worry, and not spending a single minute of the day being anxious about sleep.

Book: My Sleepless Nights: A Story of Victory over Insomnia

https://manohargrandhi.com/
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Episode 334 - Adam Gaffen - a Romantasy that will make you question what's really going on in the celestial realms

About the author

Adam Gaffen is a multi-faceted, Amazon bestsellingauthor of the award-winning CASSIDY CHRONICLES series of near future science fiction novels. His stories have appeared in the bestselling anthologies A SEASON FOR ROMANCE: SPRING BLOSSOMS (Cassia Hall, publisher), RISING WONDER (Robert Zangari, publisher), and WICKED WISHES (Fiction-Atlas Press, publisher). A 2020 Drunken Druid Literary Award Finalist, the capstone novel in his Artemis War series, Triumph's Ashes, was named one of the Top 50 Indie Books of 2021 by ReadFree. This book was joined in 2022 by The Ghosts of Tantor and in 2023 by The Heart of Space with the same recognition. The story "A Piece of the Action" (included in the collection INTO THE BLACK) was awarded an Honorable Mention by the Writers of the Future Contest. He's also been a pioneer on Amazon's Kindle Vella with numerous stories set in his Cassidyverse. 

His latest venture, the GODSFALL series, is a romantasy that will make you question what's really going on in the celestial realms. He is an active member of the Heinlein Society, the Colorado Authors League, the Science Fiction Writers of America, and a frequent guest on the science fiction convention circuit. When he's not writing he is probably editing for other independent authors, or supporting them by publishing interviews on his website.

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Episode 333 - Michelle Vandepas - GracePoint Publishing, A Masterclass for Authors

Michelle co-founded GracePoint Publishing, a multimedia company that covers all aspects of publishing, from traditional to digital media and audio production. I’m always on the lookout for the fastest and most effective ways to deliver inspiration, ensuring that my clients’ voices and messages stay relevant and accessible in our ever-evolving cultural landscape.

My expertise has gained recognition through features in various media outlets, where I passionately advocate for the perfect balance between purpose and profit. Additionally, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to speak at TEDx events and coach other inspiring speakers on the TEDx stage. There’s nothing more fun and rewarding than watching clients step into their next level.

When I’m not immersed in the business world, you’ll find me nestled in the mountains of Colorado, surrounded by my family including my two elderly dogs and 40 goldfish. Being a foster mother to 10 children has been a transformative experience for me, inspiring me to write a book about my foster parenting journey. Oh, and you won’t want to miss hearing about my unforgettable role in the Netflix movie “Our Souls at Night,” where I had the privilege of sharing the screen with the legendary Jane Fonda and Robert Redford.   (sort of) 

I’m all about blending intellect, passion, and down-to-earth business sense to create a powerful journey for you. So, join me on this incredible journey of purpose and empowerment as we make a difference in the world together!

https://michellevandepas.com/
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Episode 329 - JB Harris - THE IMMIGRANT'S WIFE - The forbidden love of What She Left Behind

JB Harris lives in Massachusetts with her husband, three kids and two dogs. Her short fiction has appeared in publications such as Boston Literary Journal, The Beacon Street Review, and Puckerbrush Review. She was recently named a finalist in both the 2022 Hal Prize in Fiction and the WOW Spring 22 Flash Fiction Contest. Her debut novel The Immigrant’s Wife was released May 2023

"The Immigrant's Wife is a vivid and haunting novel told with great precision and heart. You can't help but root for Charles and Anna, two star-crossed strivers making their way in an unforgiving world. JB Harris has written a transporting debut." —Christopher Castellani, author of Leading Men Not all men who abandon their families are scoundrels.

A story of love and perseverance set when consumption ravaged America. Anna Patrinos is deserted by her husband. What she doesn’t know is he anonymously exiled to a TB sanatorium to protect her and their unborn baby from the deadly disease and the ruinous cost of his care. Anna’s battle with ostracism, starvation and assault to keep herself and her child alive interweaves with Charles’ fight to survive and return home to his family, which is complicated by his one night of indiscretion. Reunited, Anna and Charles confront what it means to belong and whether love is enough to heal their devastated lives and start anew. Harrowing but ultimately hopeful, The Immigrant’s Wife is a compelling story of self-sacrifice, resilience and devotion.

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Episode 332 - Tansy Boggon - Bring Yourself Into Your Work, Body Image, Joyful Eating and Childlessness

Tansy Boggon is a nutritionist and author of non-fiction, fiction and children’s books. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Tansy writes to help people break free of diet rules and diet mentality to embrace the joy of food without guilt and shame. She has written a novel, The Tears of a Woman, which weaves her own childlessness journey into a fictional story.

Author | Mindfulness Blogger | Nutritionist

specialising in a non-diet and mindful eating approach

Tansy Boggon, ANutr (Associate Nutritionist – The Nutrition Society of Australia), BAppSc(Hons), GCertHumNutr

I am an author, mindfulness blogger, recipe developer and university-qualified nutritionist with a passion for inspiring people to enjoy eating to nourish their body and for the pure pleasure of it — because I believe that eating is one of life’s joys.

I believe feeding ourselves shouldn’t be about deprivation, counting calories or portion control, which I believe do more to sabotage our health and happiness. It is my belief, through personal experience, exploration of the scientific literature and working with clients, that when we relax our diet rules and focus on the experience of eating, we can nourish our bodies in an intuitive and joyful way.

Through nutrition counselling, writing and workshops, I aim to demystify diet and nutrition myths, dispel confusion and ease the anxiety often associated with eating. I want to promote a joyful attitude towards food, irrespective of a person’s weight or size — because these aren’t accurate measures of health and happiness anyway!

I have experience providing one-on-one and group coaching, workshops, writing food and nutrition articles and recipe development. I incorporate a non-dieting approach, mindful eating, eating psychology, a passion for cooking and a love of eating into my work. You can find me sipping a latte, drooling over cookbooks, tapping away at my laptop or chopping veggies in the kitchen — all are joys to me!

https://www.joyfuleatingnutrition.com/
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Episode 331 - A G Flitcher - A Four Character Rotation Horror that Sticks With You

About the author

I have always wanted to be a storyteller. For the last seven or eight years,

I went through trial and error to find out what kind of writer I wanted to be.

I started out as a screenwriter, in which I made a couple short films, and nearly had another one completed.

When I first started writing it, I signed up for an academic program called Library and Information Technology. Unfortunately, I feel regretful for entering the program. 

Not because it is difficult, but because I truly want to pursue my career as a writer. My goal for the new year is to make it possible to leave school and put all my energy and 

time to make that a reality. 

I believe there is no such thing as a great writer, but a well-practiced writer. As for what I want to write about, I can sum it up in one sentence.

To show what the human spirit can do whether it is through light or darkness.

I always dreamed of doing my career in London, England. I do not know why. Just feels right.

A.G. Flitcher

Book Series - Boone and Jacque

A.G. Flitcher is a seven time award winning author who also placed in finals for Fantasy Series and Fantasy book for the OZMA Award. In addition, he has taught and mentored many the art of storytelling to novice writers and avid readers. His obsession with questioning the good and bad in life, the grey areas, and the scary parts of life, is what makes his work enthralling and colorful.

Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, X(Twitter), Youtube, TikTok

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Episode 330 - Jan Burl - Hemorrhagic Stroke Survivor - Beating the Odds and Telling Her Story

Jan Burl is a hemorrhagic stroke survivor. At the age of 50 she collapsed, and her life as a busy farmer and author came to a halt. In today's episode, Jan shares her inspirational story of learning how to depend on others, self-love, and the importance of slowing down and enjoying life.

My books are meant to entertain, teach, and take you away to different places, letting you escape the world around you for a bit. I hope you enjoy them. Life is a journey, day by day. Make every day extraordinary.

For more information about Jan visit  https://www.thundercrestbooks.com
 
LinkedIn:   / janet-burl-4476b416  

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#stroke  #strokerecovery  #positivity  #hope  #faith  #believeinyourself  #strokethriver #physicalchallenges #TBI #braininjury  #traumaticbraininjury  #rewireyourbrain  #live  #thriver 
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Episode 328 - Dorian Johnson - The View From Above, One Father's Memoir of Grief Guided to Grace

Exactly one year later, Dorian hikes up the same trail as a memorial to his son and recalls the three-day search process with raw emotion. Bailand’s final text, “This is a beast of a hike, but talk about a view!” takes on a deeper meaning as Dorian relates his hike to the journey of life. This is not only a story of a man facing insurmountable loss and grief, but of his restorative process through the healing power of virtue and the spiritual connection he feels to his deceased son. “Remember in the New Testament, Jesus was touched by a woman with an issue of blood? He said He felt ‘virtue’ come out of Him with her touch. 

As I considered this story, I was stumped thinking about which virtue the woman needed to heal her physical ailment. Which virtue came out of Him?”Belinda still looked confused. “I honestly have no idea.”“Does it matter?” I asked. “She was healed completely and whatever she needed for healing was offered by Christ.” Dorian has created The Chemistry of Virtues (modeled after the periodic table) to illustrate how virtues impact each other and can be used to successfully heal. No matter how deep the wound, virtuous actions provide hope for healing. 

Find out about Dorian’s efforts to help others access healing through virtues at avirtuousfoundation.org.
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