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  • After Facing Mortality, Breast Cancer Survivor Shares the Necessary Tools for Self-Awareness and Authenticity in New Guidebook

    After Facing Mortality, Breast Cancer Survivor Shares the Necessary Tools for Self-Awareness and Authenticity in New Guidebook

    Author Pamela Bond emphasizes the importance of a balanced mind, body and soul in ‘The Authenticity Compass’

    “The Authenticity Compass: Essential Guidance for Sustainable Success” by Pamela Bond is a life-navigational tool the author developed to support the self-awareness required to be authentic. Bond wrote this self-assessment guidance to help individuals be true to themselves and those with whom they interact. It is based on her own journey of self-awareness and her business experience. Given the upheaval in lives caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and other global threats to humanity, she sees the “Authenticity Compass” proving especially helpful to individuals as well as corporate leaders and business owners.

    Bond’s journey of self-awareness began at the age of fourteen when her mother died, leaving her questioning who she would be in life without maternal guidance. When she was at the height of her career as the VP of Customer Experience at Fidelity Investments, a leadership position with oversight responsibility for monitoring interactions between customers, employees, and the company’s products and business processes, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her battle with cancer caused her to reflect upon the guidance she would be leaving her own children should she not survive.

    “’The Authenticity Compass’ represents evidence-based knowledge every person should have about how the brain works and how sustainable success is achieved,” said Bond. “We all have an authenticity compass, but self-awareness and accountability are pre-requisites for accessing and using it.”

    Facing her own mortality inspired her to write “The Authenticity Compass.” Now a cancer survivor with rheumatoid arthritis, Bond is committed to promoting the best in humanity by helping others understand their truth, leverage their strengths and work towards the creation of a healthy and safe world. For anyone who has ever pondered, ‘What is my purpose?’ and is open to developing the self-awareness needed to be authentic, then Bond’s book is the perfect guide to help them discover their path to sustainable success.

    “The Authenticity Compass: Essential Guidance For Sustainable Success”
    By Pamela Bond
    ISBN: 9781982250942 (softcover); 9781982250966 (hardcover); 9781982250959 (electronic)
    Available at Balboa Press, Barnes & Noble and Amazon

    About the author
    Boston Native, Pamela Bond, has a broad range of experience developing innovative business processes and creating world-class service strategies. Her career spans the disciplines of medical and behavioral research, software development, corporate planning, and management consulting. Bond is a skilled facilitator and lecturer whose last corporate role was the VP of Customer Experience at Fidelity Investments. She is certified in positive psychology from the Wholebeing Institute, is a qualified administrator of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and is a member of the Institute of Coaching affiliated with Harvard Medical School. She holds a master’s degree in information management from Northeastern University and a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Massachusetts. Bond and her husband live close to Boston for her to have easy access to excellent medical care and to regularly enjoy the ocean’s beauty. To learn more about the book, please visit the book website here: https://www.theauthenticitycompass.com/

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  • Julie McLaughlin’s newly released “The Gift of Time: A Birth Mother’s Memoir” is a heartwarming story of reconciliation and a mother’s journey

    Julie McLaughlin’s newly released “The Gift of Time: A Birth Mother’s Memoir” is a heartwarming story of reconciliation and a mother’s journey

    “The Gift of Time: A Birth Mother’s Memoir” from Christian Faith Publishing author Julie McLaughlin tells the story of a private adoption following an unexpected pregnancy and how forty years later a son reached out seeking connection.

    “The Gift of Time: A Birth Mother’s Memoir”: an emotionally charged memoir that explores the complexities of motherhood. “The Gift of Time: A Birth Mother’s Memoir” is the creation of published author Julie McLaughlin, a dedicated wife and mother who retired from the legal field as a legal secretary and paralegal.

    McLaughlin shares, “‘do we have any skeletons in our closet?’

    “That was the question posed to the author’s mother-in-law by a niece after receiving a private message through Facebook from a stranger who said, ‘I think you are my cousin.’ This led to a shocking phone call on a normal June day, which altered the life of the author.

    “For forty years, Julie had kept a secret from most of the people in her life. A Catholic girl from a good family in the late 1970s, she had become pregnant in her late teens but was not ready to be a mom. With guidance from her parish priest, Julie went away to live in a home for other unwed, pregnant girls and made the difficult decision to give her baby up for adoption. Not for forty years did she know a thing about him—what his name was, what he looked like, where he lived, or what he did for a living. Until that June day in 2018, when he was revealed to be that baby, now a forty-year-old man. Yet she always had faith that her decision was the right one as she placed her son in God’s hands.

    “Over the course of two years, this birth mother and biological son get to know each other and enter into each other’s lives. There are interesting twists and turns. Had their paths ever crossed?

    “This very personal and honest memoir dives into the heartache, loss, and guilt suffered by the author. You will laugh, and you might cry. Some who have experienced the real story compare it to a beautiful Hallmark movie. In the end, the hole in the author’s heart is filled.

    “It is the author’s hope that this adoption story can bring peace to others who have endured a similar fate.”

    Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Julie McLaughlin’s new book will tug at the heartstrings as readers explore a journey of faith, love, and family connection.

    McLaughlin offers an intimate look into key moments that have shaped her life and the lives of those around her.

    Consumers can purchase “The Gift of Time: A Birth Mother’s Memoir” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

    For additional information or inquiries about “The Gift of Time: A Birth Mother’s Memoir,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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  • He Was Saved From Death And Destruction, But Still Battles Bitterness and Despair

    He Was Saved From Death And Destruction, But Still Battles Bitterness and Despair

    Xulon Press presents an original work of Christian fiction.

    Author G.K. explores the themes of forgiveness and consequences, ambition and reality in Alive and Well…Only Bleeding ($17.99, paperback, 9781662854750; $8.99, e-book, 9781662854767).

    Baker Faraday was a prodigious guitarist with nothing but bright lights and fame before him until he was shot. Lying on the street with bullet holes through his left side and left hand, he reaches in desperation for a foreign concept, and prays. His prayers are answered, and Baker regains his God-given ability and becomes a disciple through music by assembling a Christian rock band known as Alive and Well. But his hand is never the same and the band doesn’t meet with the kind of success he’d hoped for. Was it all a mistake?

    Meanwhile, a young man named Lorenzo struggles to start over after he nearly ruined his life with gang violence and drug addiction. Haunted by the memory of the man he left for dead; the Holy Spirit is his only hope of survival.

    “Although the story is Christian fiction, I feel it can reach a broader audience based on the contemporary issues brought out in the story,” said G.K.

    G.K. last darkened the church door at eight years old. Morally adrift, the author led an iconoclastic life of self-gratification, depriving himself of virtually nothing. Embraced in heavy drinking and recreational drugs as a young man, his writing career bounced half-deflated through fly-by-night publications, from dive bar reviews to a quixotic travel column, from a music critic to landing as a published roaster of professional athletes, always finding an easy landing through criticism, as disparaging remarks came easily. Then something changed. Marriage happened, three children ensued, and God reappeared. By His Grace, G.K. spun the wheel away from former habits and composed the first part of a fictional story, hoping to glorify the Heavenly Father through good works now and in the years to come.

    Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 15,000 titles published to date. Alive and Well…Only Bleeding is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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  • New Coming-of-Age Romance Book Inspired by Spanish History

    New Coming-of-Age Romance Book Inspired by Spanish History

    Questions about Amalia’s past become concerning when she’s uprooted from the only life she knows and sold into servitude

    Author Holly Brough was driving when a train of thought struck her mind. She was transported in her mind to a different time and place. After indulging in her daydream, she went home and began delving into the world of Spanish history, cultivating her coming-of-age romance, “The Name I Choose,” the first book of a three-part series.

    In the book, readers follow the main character, Amalia, as she’s uprooted, at 15, from the only life she knows and sent to an abusive Manuel Tudó’s estate. Cruel to Amalia, Tudó says disturbing things about her mother and seeks opportunities to pursue her in moments when she is alone, terrifying Amalia. It isn’t until Tudó leaves for the summer that Amalia finds comfort in the arms of the future king of Spain, only to be left alone and pregnant.

    To ensure the safety of her unborn child, she flees to the small island of Menorca in the Balearic Sea. Despite her change of scenery, Amalia’s past continues to haunt her. She struggles to find independence amid terrible events, which drives her to her lowest point. Finally, Amalia is given a chance out of her situation, but she must turn to an unlikely ally for help.

    Experiencing hardships of her own at the hands of another, Brough hopes Amalia’s story will help her readers, specifically victims, to keep their hearts open, to trust again, and most importantly, to forgive themselves.

    “Christ is our healer and knows what we suffer,” said Brough, “but it is often through another person that he lifts our burdens.”

    “The Name I Choose”
    By Holly Brough
    ISBN: 9781669823681 (softcover); 9781669823698 (hardcover); 9781669823674 (electronic)
    Available at Author Website, Amazon and Barnes & Noble

    About the author
    Holly Brough didn’t love to read until after she gave birth to her first child. Her mother was an avid reader. Their family library was extensive. At a young age, Holly found it difficult to grasp the importance of sitting down in a quiet room with a book in hand. Not until she became a parent did, she value the way books could be helpful, providing adventure, hope, solutions, and insight through the eyes of someone else. Writing “The Name I Choose,” has been a rewarding challenge. She loved sharing Amalia’s story with her husband, three children, and close friends and family. To learn more, please visit: https://www.hollybrough-tnic.com/.

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  • Gain an awareness of how barns were constructed from an expert in new book

    Gain an awareness of how barns were constructed from an expert in new book

    William H. Tishler shares his knowledge in ‘Building Wisconsin’s Barns’

    William H. Tishler, an emeritus professor of landscape architecture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, examines the history of barns in Wisconsin and how they were built in his new book “Building Wisconsin’s Barns” (published by Archway Publishing).

    Tishler explains the process of building these iconic structures in this book with breathtaking photos and drawings. The author highlights the traditions, carpentry skills, and backbreaking labor that have made barns a beloved component of the countryside. He also recaptures the techniques of an ancient form of construction that is rapidly becoming all but forgotten.

    The author hopes that his book gives readers “a greater appreciation of the importance barns to the history of many Americans and why they should be preserved for future generations to admire.”

    “Building Wisconsin’s Barns” is available for purchase online at the Archway link above, from Barnes & Noble and on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Building-Wisconsins-Barns-William-Tishler/dp/1665715065.

    “Building Wisconsin’s Barns”
    By William H. Tishler
    Hardcover | 8.5 x 11 in | 94 pages | ISBN 9781665715065
    Softcover | 8.5 x 11 in | 94 pages | ISBN 9781665715041
    E-Book | 94 pages | ISBN 9781665715058
    Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

    About the Author

    William H. Tishler is an emeritus professor of landscape architecture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an award-winning author who spent much of his career exploring and documenting rural Wisconsin buildings. He also served as chair of the Wisconsin Historic Preservation Review Board and developed the master plan for Old World Wisconsin, the state’s outdoor museum of rural life.

    Simon & Schuster, a company with nearly ninety years of publishing experience, has teamed up with Author Solutions, LLC, the worldwide leader in self-publishing, to create Archway Publishing. With unique resources to support books of all kind, Archway Publishing offers a specialized approach to help every author reach his or her desired audience. For more information, visit archwaypublishing.com or call 844-669-3957.

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  • New Book Transports Readers to a Fantastical Dream World

    New Book Transports Readers to a Fantastical Dream World

    Author emphasizes the power of thought in both the dream world and reality

    Megan Macaulay has always felt that she has guardian angels watching over her, sharing the truths of the universe with her, and inspiring her through her dreams. It is through one of those dreams that Macaulay found the story that would eventually become her first book, “Journey to Peaceable Soul.”

    The book follows the story of Miranda on her journey of self-discovery through an unknown world. When a mysterious guide comes forward, Miranda enters a dream world with boundless possibilities. There she sees herself as a vastly different, better version of herself, and embarks on a journey to transform herself.

    “The whole story came to me in a dream when I was in my 20’s,” Macaulay said. “My guardian angels brought me the story. I immediately knew the whole story, but it took me years to find the right way to share it.”

    Through her book, Macaulay wants to share the importance of thought and attitude with readers.

    “In the dream world, thoughts are the source of power,” Macaulay said. “The real world is similar. Thoughts and attitudes influence actions. They can not only affect the thinker, but those around them as well. Everyone should be conscious of how their mindset effects their experiences.”

    Macaulay wants readers to be conscience of the power of belief and thought and inspire them through Miranda’s adventure to build a better world for themselves.

    “Journey to Peaceable Soul”
    By Megan Macaulay
    ISBN: 9798765234655 (softcover); 9798765234662 (electronic)
    Available at Balboa Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble

    About the author

    Megan Macaulay was born in the U.S. As a young girl, her family emigrated to Australia where she grew up. She attended the Australian National University as an early entry student where she received a degree in Classics and Medieval Studies. She met her late husband at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Together they formed several successful software companies. Macaulay enjoys astronomy, biographies, a good laugh, and music.

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    ASHLEY FLETCHER

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    480-998-2600

  • You Can Make the Best Choice For Your Child’s Education

    You Can Make the Best Choice For Your Child’s Education

    Xulon Press presents a snapshot of the current state of American elementary education.

    Author Patrick Dallabetta shares valuable information for parents who want the best schooling for their children in American Elementary Education: The Longest Pandemic. The Problem with American Elementary Education and What Parents Can Do About It ($16.99, paperback, 9781662864940; $7.99, e-book, 9781662864957).

    Dallabetta helps parents sift through historical information chronicling how our schools got into the state they are in today, but also provides them with strategies for dealing with issues like poor instruction, teacher unions and critical race theory.

    “It was important for me to share my own experiences in trying to improve elementary education. The performance of American children is poor in comparison to many other international educational programs, something that I find distressing,” said Dallabetta.

    Patrick Dallabetta was a teacher, principal, and superintendent for 37 years. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1970 and Doctor in Educational Administration from Northern Arizona University in 1980.

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    Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 15,000 titles published to date. American Elementary Education: The Longest Pandemic is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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    928-246-6300

  • Even Though You Think There Is No Hope For Your Marriage, Jesus Says There Is Always Hope

    Even Though You Think There Is No Hope For Your Marriage, Jesus Says There Is Always Hope

    Xulon Press presents inspiration from someone who has been there.

    Author Mandy Renteria encourages couples that their marriages are worth fighting for in The Devil Messed With the Wrong Girl ($22.49, paperback, 9781662859359; $9.99, e-book, 9781662859366).

    Renteria knows what it’s like. Her husband was caught in addiction; she was self-righteous and bitter. It seemed like the only two options were to get divorced or to settle as civil roommates, but Jesus stepped in and offered a third choice. He gave them true victory and restoration that they never thought possible.

    “I couldn’t keep quiet but to share the greatness of God’s mercy and love He bestows upon us in hopes that others whose marriages are suffering may find hope and restoration in their lives and marriages, too. The devil tried to destroy my marriage, so I’m taking the pain I experienced and sharing it with the world to help save marriages,” said Renteria.

    Mandy Renteria is a Christian author, speaker and licensed professional counselor certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy. She has personally experienced trauma in her life and in her own marriage. She owns and operates her private practice, Trinity Counseling, serving the Low Country since 2014. She lives with her husband José and three children in her hometown of Bluffton, South Carolina.

    Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 15,000 titles published to date. The Devil Messed With the Wrong Girl is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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  • Timothy Chase’s new book “Dionysus Refined: Book 1” is a mysterious novel that follows the story of the Chaise family and their candle and wine business.

    Timothy Chase’s new book “Dionysus Refined: Book 1” is a mysterious novel that follows the story of the Chaise family and their candle and wine business.

    Recent release “Dionysus Refined: Book 1” from Page Publishing author Timothy Chase is an expansive novel that brings readers into the world of the Chaise family and discusses life, death, and business.

    Timothy Chase, a guitarist, songwriter, singer, and Rhode Island College graduate, has completed his new book “Dionysus Refined: Book 1”: a curious introspection into the life of Jenny and Craig Chaise and their candle and wine company.

    Chase writes, “Craig Chaise finds himself digging into the depths of himself while standing firm in the belief in the power of the individual amid life’s changes. Dionysus Refined is a novel that discusses many life and death topics along with business and its process. Maturation and truths they face even when it hurts have questions. What happens to the Chaises’ sense of well-being and security when someone takes it away?”

    Published by Page Publishing, Timothy Chase’s fast-moving novel brings readers into the world of the Chaise family. Jenny and Craig Chaise will go to great lengths to make their candle and wine company a success. The couple involves themselves in the world of horse show competition to network and bring in new clientele.

    Chase’s internal style of writing brings readers alongside this couple as they navigate the tricky business world they find themselves thrown into. Readers will get to follow as the Chaise family’s sense of well-being and security is taken away from them. This novel hinges on the tension that is built through the character’s interactions with one another.

    Readers who wish to experience this gripping work can purchase “Dionysus Refined: Book 1” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

    For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.

    About Page Publishing:

    Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at http://www.pagepublishing.com.

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  • Charles Alexander’s newly released “Going Through the Storms of Life with God’s Grace and Mercy” is an enjoyable reflection on life’s journey

    Charles Alexander’s newly released “Going Through the Storms of Life with God’s Grace and Mercy” is an enjoyable reflection on life’s journey

    “Going Through the Storms of Life with God’s Grace and Mercy” from Christian Faith Publishing author Charles Alexander is an engaging collection of personal stories that examine key experiences that have shaped the author’s faith.

    “Going Through the Storms of Life with God’s Grace and Mercy”: an encouraging message of faith during the valleys of life. “Going Through the Storms of Life with God’s Grace and Mercy” is the creation of published author Charles Alexander, a graduate of Tuskegee University in Alabama.

    Alexander shares, “I committed my life to Christ as a teen. I can remember attending a revival at my church. My church was Zion Temple First Pentecostal Church at that time. My bishop was Bishop Jasper J. Phillips. That night, I was so moved by what I heard, I decided to give my life to Christ. I can look back now, and it was the best decision that I made to date. I started on my journey to live for Christ. I was in the choir. I joined the Bible Bowl Team, where we studied certain topics and themes from the Bible. I also entered a biblical essay contest. I won an award for my entry. I want to note that the Bible Bowl and essay contest were part of the International Young People’s Pentecostal Assembly of the World. This is where each church in our district competed against each other. These were friendly competitions. This was very helpful in learning and understanding God’s word. In this competition, we had great, spirit-filled coaches and counselors who encouraged us to study.”

    Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Charles Alexander’s new book offers a private look into the author’s journey of growth and understanding in Christ.

    Alexander brings readers a concise memoir that will entertain and inspire.

    Consumers can purchase “Going Through the Storms of Life with God’s Grace and Mercy” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

    For additional information or inquiries about “Going Through the Storms of Life with God’s Grace and Mercy,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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    Christian Faith Publishing
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