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Ten New and Exceptional Good Reads make the 2026 Q3 BOOKS TO BOOKMARK List: What to Read This Fall

Even with the economic struggles this year, books continue to be one of the best forms of affordable entertainment

TEMECULA, Calif., Sept. 25, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online news publisher covering books, music, indie film, and software launched in 2004, announced today its latest semi-annual “books to bookmark” list for third quarter (Q3) of 2026, highlighting 10 new and interesting “great reads” from small publishers based in North America. These newly published books are often overlooked due to not coming from major traditional N.Y. book publishers.

Image caption: Ten New and Exceptional Good Reads make the 2026 Q3 BOOKS TO BOOKMARK List: What to Read This Fall.

“This quarter we saw a great mix of fiction, family and parenting, memoirs, and financial topics,” says PNW editor and publisher, Christopher Laird Simmons, who has worked in the publishing world since the late ‘70s, and is also CEO of the website’s parent company, NEOTROPE. “Even with the economic struggles this year, books continue to be one of the best forms of affordable entertainment.”

TEN BOOKS WORTH A LOOK FOR Q3 2026:

(alphabetical order by book title)

:: CALLING OUT THE SHADOWS: A FATHER’S STAND AGAINST THE CURRENT

What happens when silence protects the wrong person? That’s a core question at the heart of “Calling Out the Shadows: A Father’s Stand Against the Current” (ISBN: 979-8995335115) by author Neal Winsomer. “Calling Out the Shadows” is at once a memoir, a manual and a father’s story. It documents one man’s decision to respond to chaos with clarity, to meet secrecy with transparency and to choose love over anger for his daughter’s sake. The book chronicles 10 years of contested co-parenting across 999 documented hours of writing.

:: INTO THE HEART OF THE FOREST: A JOURNEY TO LOVE

When Ani Lalazarian changed careers in 2020, leaving the fashion world to become an energy healer, breathwork facilitator and spiritual guide, she held tight to one conviction: that children and adults all carry a special light within them – they simply need the tools to find it. Her debut picture book, “Into the Heart of the Forest: A Journey to Love” (ISBN: 979-8218897246), is a gorgeously illustrated adventure story that brings those tools directly to the page. It’s more than a bedtime story. It’s a doorway into emotional resilience, courage and nervous system awareness – and an invitation back home to yourself, to love, to your center.

:: PITCH BLACK: THE BEST BLACK ADS OF THE PAST 50+ YEARS

A new book by advertising luminary, Mark Robinson, “Pitch Black: The best Black ads of the past 50+ years” (ISBN: 978-1736621585), is destined to challenge what you think you know about American business, fashion and culture. “Pitch Black,” chronicles a pivotal chapter in America’s Civil Rights movement. The advertising images and messages contained in this comprehensive coffee table book chronicle a previously unrecorded chapter in the history of American business, fashion and culture, revealing how advertising created by Black people and for Black people became one of the most effective tools of the Civil Rights movement, changing the world’s perception of Black America.

:: RINGS OF SATURN: ENEMY WITHIN

Author, pilot and flight instructor David Brandon’s new book, “Rings of Saturn: Enemy Within” (ISBN: 978-1834380247) is a military science fiction novel. The book launches into a cultural moment marked by renewed global interest in UAP (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena), government transparency discussions, and science fiction storytelling inspired by aerospace and extraterrestrial themes. Brandon’s novel is inspired by long-circulated online narratives surrounding secret space program theories, including the Solar Warden secret space program theories, reimagined through a military science fiction lens that blends psychological tension, romance, and speculative aerospace technology.

:: SPACES BETWEEN THE NILE AND THE TRUE NORTH: NEGOTIATING EGYPTIAN-CANADIAN CULTURAL FUSION

In his new memoir, “Spaces between the Nile and the True North: Negotiating Egyptian-Canadian Cultural Fusion” (ISBN: 978-1834381282), author Mohsen Rifaat reflects on a life shaped by migration, cultural change, and the search for belonging. Blending personal memories with historical insight, the book follows his journey from British-occupied and revolutionary Egypt to a new life in Canada. Illustrated with Rifaat’s own watercolors, sketches, photographs, and personal memorabilia, the memoir offers readers both a visual and literary record of a life lived across continents.

:: THE FEELING YOU CANNOT ADMIT: FOR THE PARENT WHO CANNOT LOVE FREELY AND THE CHILD WHO GREW UP KNOWING IT

Author, teacher, and coach Shaffa has published “The Feeling You Cannot Admit: For the Parent Who Cannot Love Freely and the Child Who Grew Up Knowing It” (ISBN: 979-8996214310), to directly name and address the specific, targeted, and bewildering feeling some parents carry toward a particular child. The one that coexists with genuine love in ways that make no logical sense, and has lived, until now, in complete silence. Unlike every comparable title in the parenting and healing space, the book does not name the feeling for the reader. It gives the reader the psychological safety, the honest framework, the scientific grounding, and the spiritual wisdom to name her own experience in her own language for the very first time.

:: THE OTHER BACH: THE MYSTERIOUS MAGDALENA WILCKE

Dr. Martin W. B. Jarvis OAM CM, Ph.D., has published a new historical novel titled “The Other Bach: The Mysterious Magdalena Wilcke” (ISBN 978-1834380001), which explores the life of Johann Sebastian Bach’s second wife, Anna Magdalena Wilcke. The book blends historical fiction with Jarvis’s long-standing interest in eighteenth-century music manuscripts and forensic document analysis. It focuses on Magdalena’s background as a professional musician before her marriage to Bach in 1721, and considers her proximity to the creative and musical work of the Bach household.

:: TWO DRAMATIC LIVES

A romantic suspense novel written by Dave Roseman, “Two Dramatic Lives” (ISBN: 978-1662979927) is set against an international backdrop of exotic locations, clandestine operations, hidden agendas, intrigue, and emotional conflict. “Two Dramatic Lives” blends romantic suspense, espionage, and psychological drama into a story where every choice carries consequences – and a mistake might be fatal. Romantic suspense, emotionally driven fiction, women’s fiction, and espionage thrillers, are blended, delivering both heart-pounding danger and deeply human emotion. In real life, Roseman has been described in the CIA’s highest career commendation as, “CIA’s secret weapon.”

:: WHAT REMAINS AFTER

The new novel by Pauline J. Grabia, “What Remains After” (ISBN: 978-1834384511) is a literary psychological suspense story that examines the lasting impact of childhood trauma, the fragility of memory, and the difficult path toward forgiveness and survival. Originally conceived as a short story, “What Remains After” evolved into a full-length novel through a deeply personal and cathartic writing process. While not autobiographical, Grabia draws from lived experiences and the stories of others to shape a narrative that speaks to both the devastation of abuse and the possibility of grace and healing.

:: WHO GETS YOUR PASSWORDS? THESENIORTECHIE GUIDE TO DIGITAL ESTATE PLANNING

Millions of Americans have prepared wills, named beneficiaries, and organized their financial records, but many have overlooked a critical question: What happens to their email accounts, online banking, digital photos, passwords, and other digital assets when they die? TheSeniorTechie founder Paul Wilczynski addresses that growing problem in his new book, “Who Gets Your Passwords? TheSeniorTechie Guide To Digital Estate Planning” (ISBN:‎ 979-8995501725). The book is intended not only for individuals and families but also as a practical resource that can support conversations between clients and the professionals who help them prepare wills, trusts, and estate plans. Wilczynski believes digital estate planning should become a routine part of the broader estate planning process.

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ABOUT PUBLISHERS NEWSWIRE:

Publishers Newswire™ (PNW) is an online publication founded in 2004, covering books and publishing, music and software news. Publishers Newswire does not endorse, “recommend,” or review any of the book titles mentioned, and the specific books mentioned are for informational purpose only. No fee or other consideration was paid for inclusion in this list. PNW is a publication of Neotrope®.

ABOUT NEOTROPE:

Neotrope® has been in the publishing business since the late 1970s, when then teenage founder Christopher Simmons published first “The Comic Collectors Comic Checklist” sold at the San Diego Comic-Con. The company went on to publish “The Galaxy of Fandom” a two-issue entertainment magazine, and later “The Adama Journal” a fanzine for “Battlestar Galactica.” In 1982, “The Unicorn Hunters Guidebook” was featured in Playboy magazine. In 1987, a fanzine for “Star Trek: The Next Generation” called “Galaxy Class” launched. In 2008, the company published “FRACTOPIA” a coffee table art book by Simmons (ISBN: 978-0971055506; Neotrope Press).

The company publishing unit was originally called Silver Unicorn Graphics (S.U. Graphics and Marketing), became Mindset Press in 1987 and Neotrope Press in 1997.

The company is also a leader in online advertising and marketing, public relations, music/video and multimedia. Neotrope is based in the Southern California wine country of Temecula. Neotrope® is a registered trademark in the U.S. and Europe. The company celebrated its 40th anniversary Jan. 2023.

Christopher Laird Simmons has been a working journalist since 1984 when he sold his first article to POLYPHONY magazine. Later writing for diverse pubs including Computer Player, Digital Imaging, Micro Publishing News, Spazz, the Graphic Artist’s Guild newspaper, among many others. He has been widely interviewed on topics related to technology, marketing, health and entertainment.

Learn more about Neotrope at: https://neotrope.com/ (website under reconstruction).

NOTE: NEOTROPE does not publish any of the “books to bookmark” mentioned in this press release nor represent any author or publisher in an agency capacity. For questions about any of the books mentioned contact the author or publisher directly and not this website.

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Soap Opera Magazine Named No. 1 Soap Opera News Site of 2026 by High on Films

Ranking cites breaking-news speed, editorial accountability, comprehensive coverage and reader experience in placing Soap Opera Magazine first among leading daytime television news outlets

ONTARIO, Canada, Sept. 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Soap Opera Magazine (https://soapoperamagazine.com/), a digital publication covering American daytime television, has been named the No. 1 soap opera news website of 2026 by entertainment publication High on Films. In its newly published ranking, “The 5 Best Soap Opera News Sites Online in 2026,” High on Films placed Soap Opera Magazine first among five major outlets covering the daytime television industry.

Image caption: Soap Opera Magazine.

Soap Central ranked second, followed by Soaps.com, Michael Fairman TV and Soap Hub.

High on Films named Soap Opera Magazine “Best for: breaking news speed and daily spoiler depth,” citing the publication’s newsroom standards, editorial accountability, continuously updated spoiler coverage and distribution across major digital platforms.

“This recognition means a great deal to our entire team because it is based on the things we have deliberately worked to build,” said Amber Sinclair, Editor-in-Chief of Soap Opera Magazine. “Speed matters in entertainment journalism, but being first means very little if you are not also accurate. Our goal has been to create a publication fans can check every day and know that what they are reading has been sourced, reviewed and written by people who genuinely understand these shows.”

FOUR AREAS USED TO DETERMINE THE RANKINGS

High on Films said four primary factors were considered when evaluating soap opera news websites:

Breaking news speed. The ranking examined how quickly outlets publish significant daytime television news following credible confirmation, including casting changes, contract developments and other major industry stories.

Sourcing and accuracy. Publications were evaluated on their ability to distinguish confirmed information from rumor, publicly correct errors and identify the journalists responsible for their reporting.

Coverage completeness. The ranking considered whether outlets consistently cover all five current American network daytime dramas: “The Young and the Restless,” “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “General Hospital,” “Days of Our Lives” and “Beyond the Gates.”

Reader experience. Mobile performance, advertising density and whether readers are directed to current and useful information were also considered.

High on Films concluded that Soap Opera Magazine earned the top position because it was the only publication in the ranking it viewed as competing strongly across all four areas simultaneously.

The publication also highlighted Soap Opera Magazine’s internal standard of publishing breaking daytime news within 60 minutes of credible confirmation and then updating stories as additional verified information becomes available.

EDITORIAL ACCOUNTABILITY SETS PUBLICATION APART

The ranking specifically pointed to Soap Opera Magazine’s February 2026 appointment of Sinclair as Editor-in-Chief as an important component of the publication’s editorial structure.

Sinclair has spent more than 16 years covering daytime television and has authored more than 25,000 published articles. Her previous positions include Managing Editor at SoapHub, Editor-in-Chief at Daily Drama and Senior Editor at Soap Shows.

Under Sinclair’s leadership, Soap Opera Magazine operates with named journalist bylines, correction standards and editorial reference files designed to prevent longstanding character and storyline inaccuracies from being repeated as fact.

“Soap fans know these shows better than almost anyone,” Sinclair said. “They remember what happened ten years ago, who played a character, how relationships connect and whether something actually aired or was simply rumored. That audience demands accuracy, and they should.”

BUILT FOR DAILY SOAP OPERA COVERAGE

High on Films also cited Soap Opera Magazine’s approach to spoiler coverage as a differentiator.

Alongside daily reporting, the publication maintains continuously updated spoiler pages for each daytime drama, allowing readers to find current information without relying exclusively on individual articles that become outdated as storylines advance.

Soap Opera Magazine publishes coverage of “The Young and the Restless,” “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “General Hospital,” “Days of Our Lives” and “Beyond the Gates,” with distribution extending beyond its website through MSN, NewsBreak and social media.

The No. 1 ranking comes during a year of continued expansion for Soap Opera Magazine.

In February, the publication announced Sinclair as Editor-in-Chief and revealed that it was exploring a return to a physical print edition. In September, Soap Opera Magazine announced nominees for the inaugural Maggie Awards, a fan-voted awards program recognizing performances and storytelling across all five daytime dramas.

“Soap opera journalism has changed dramatically from the magazine era, but the demand for great coverage never disappeared,” Sinclair said. “The audience simply moved online. Our job is to build the newsroom that audience deserves.”

The complete High on Films ranking, “The 5 Best Soap Opera News Sites Online in 2026,” is available at: https://www.highonfilms.com/the-5-best-soap-opera-news-sites-online-in-2026/

ABOUT SOAP OPERA MAGAZINE

Soap Opera Magazine (https://soapoperamagazine.com/) is a digital publication dedicated to comprehensive coverage of daytime television. A revival of the print title published from 1991 to 1999, the publication delivers daily spoilers, breaking news, character analysis and exclusive content covering “The Young and the Restless,” “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “General Hospital,” “Days of Our Lives” and “Beyond the Gates.”

Distributed through MSN, NewsBreak and major social media platforms, Soap Opera Magazine serves a dedicated community of daytime television fans with timely, accurate and fan-focused content. Soap Opera Magazine is published by Squid McGuffey Media LLC.

Follow Soap Opera Magazine:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoapOperaMagazine

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soapoperamag

X: https://x.com/SoapOpera411

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/soap-opera-magazine

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Thump Records Enters the World of Comic Book Publishing with the Debut of ‘East Side Story’ #1 at San Diego Comic-Con

Legendary record label launches its first original comic book, introducing an authentic story inspired by Southern California's iconic lowrider culture

SAN DIEGO, Calif., July 22, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — One of this year’s most unexpected Comic-Con announcements comes as Thump Records—long recognized for its contributions to the music industry—officially enters the world of comic book publishing with the debut of “East Side Story” #1, premiering exclusively at Booth #1735 during San Diego Comic-Con.

Image caption: Thump Records Enters the World of Comic Book Publishing with the Debut of ‘East Side Story’ #1.

Inspired by the iconic Chicano-influenced East Side Story music compilations of Thump Records, the company’s inaugural comic book is the first chapter of an original multimedia property, introducing readers to a compelling cast of characters and the dramatic events that set the story in motion.

Set against the unmistakable backdrop of Southern California, “East Side Story” is an authentic, character-driven story inspired by the rich traditions of the region’s legendary lowrider culture. Far more than beautifully customized automobiles, lowriding represents generations of artistry, craftsmanship, family, music, neighborhood pride, and cultural heritage. The comic celebrates that legacy through cinematic storytelling that focuses on the people whose lives, dreams, triumphs, and challenges define this remarkable community.

Rather than relying on stereotypes, “East Side Story” delivers an emotionally engaging story filled with family conflict, friendship, loyalty, ambition, romance, and redemption—creating a vibrant world that honors one of Southern California’s most enduring cultural movements.

“Comic books have become one of the entertainment industry’s greatest launching pads for unforgettable worlds and compelling new characters,” said Bill Walker, President of Thump Records. “With ‘East Side Story,’ we’re honored to introduce readers to a story that celebrates the heart and soul of Southern California’s lowrider community with authenticity, respect, and cinematic scope. This is a story about family, identity, dreams, and perseverance—universal themes that transcend culture. We believe audiences will immediately connect with these characters and their journey, and we’re incredibly proud to premiere the very first issue at San Diego Comic-Con.”

The debut of “East Side Story” #1 also marks a significant new chapter for Thump Records, reflecting the company’s commitment to developing original intellectual property across multiple forms of entertainment. By expanding from music into comic book publishing, Thump Records is embracing the growing synergy between comics, film, television, and music while creating stories designed to resonate with audiences across generations.

Comic-Con attendees visiting Booth #1735 will be among the very first readers anywhere to experience “East Side Story” #1, and discover the beginning of what promises to become an exciting new multimedia entertainment franchise.

Following its Comic-Con debut, “East Side Story” #1 will also be available at the “East Side Story” celebration on San Diego’s Broadway Pier on Saturday, July 25, where fans of live music, classic lowriders, and Southern California culture can experience the real-world inspiration behind the comic book.

As Hollywood continues to look to comic books for its next generation of film and television projects, “East Side Story” at exactly the right moment—offering authentic storytelling, unforgettable characters, and a cinematic vision rooted in one of America’s most vibrant and influential cultural traditions.

Whether you’re a lifelong comic book fan, an admirer of Southern California culture, or simply searching for the next exciting independent series to discover, “East Side Story” #1 is a Comic-Con debut not to be missed.

VISIT THUMP RECORDS AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON BOOTH #1735

Be among the first to experience the world premiere of “East Side Story” #1 and witness the launch of an exciting new comic book universe inspired by the people, traditions, and spirit of Southern California’s legendary lowrider culture.

Learn more:

https://thumprecords.com/

https://www.instagram.com/thumprecords

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‘Two Dramatic Lives’ is a new suspense novel about an unforgettable romance. What could go wrong?

Romantic suspense, international intrigue, espionage, emotional challenges, impossible choices

OCEAN VIEW, Del., July 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Two Dramatic Lives” (ISBN: 978-1662979927) is a romantic suspense novel written by Dave Roseman, the individual described in the CIA’s highest career commendation as, “CIA’s secret weapon.” At the center of the novel is Simphini Elle Miller, 34, who has built her life with a successful career, stable marriage, family, a future carefully planned. Simphini is intelligent, determined, compassionate. Until one devastating event changes almost everything that has been her life in Westchester, New York.

Photo caption: “Two Dramatic Lives” by Dave Roseman.

ACTION INCLUDES

After the devastating event she experiences, Simphini Miller unexpectedly meets Matt Grant, 45. Widowed, sophisticated, and quietly enigmatic, he is an international business owner whose own life has been shaped by loss, secrecy, and responsibilities few people could imagine. Beneath his calm exterior lies a world of intelligence operations, hidden threats, and dangerous international realities that operate far beyond public view.

Their connection is immediate.

Their attraction is undeniable.

And neither of them can walk away.

As their relationship deepens, Sim finds herself pulled into a world of secrets, moral dilemmas, and escalating danger. Powerful individuals hide behind wealth, influence, and respectability. Her boss, however, does offer her a helping hand – on her knee. At the same time, Matt’s occasional involvement in the most sensitive operations abroad, at the request of the United States government, places both of them in the path of people willing to do anything, and with the resources to take that action, whether legal or not, to protect their interests.

High-stakes tension escalates when Simphini Miller discovers a possibility that threatens everything; the man she is falling in love with may somehow be connected to the greatest tragedy her family has ever endured…. Matt Grant is overseas in alias on a top-secret espionage mission, is restrained by ‘associates’ of the most ruthless narcotics kingpin, and threatened that in milliseconds, “You will die many moons and beg for dying.”

EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE

Set against an international backdrop of exotic locations, clandestine operations, hidden agendas, intrigue, and emotional conflict, “Two Dramatic Lives” blends romantic suspense, espionage, and psychological drama into a story where every choice carries consequences…and a mistake might be fatal.

From the first paragraphs of this novel until the last sentence, a reader will experience,

A powerful and intelligent female protagonist.
A mature romance filled with emotional complexity.
International intrigue and intelligence-world realism.
Unexpected secrets. surprises, shocking revelations.
Moral ambiguities and impossible choices.
Female empowerment.
High-stakes suspense with cinematic scope.

Romantic suspense, emotionally driven fiction, women’s fiction, and espionage thrillers, are blended into “Two Dramatic Lives,” delivering both heart-pounding danger and deeply human emotion.

And a love that may prove to be the greatest risk of all.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dave Roseman brings a lifetime of extraordinary real-world experience to his fiction. During a distinguished career as a senior official in the highly secretive Central Intelligence Agency’s Directorate of Operations, also known as the Clandestine Service, his responsibilities included some of the most sensitive and demanding assignments.

Over the course of his career, Roseman worked on complex intelligence challenges, spanning five continents. His consistent ability to solve high-stakes problems led to repeated requests for his involvement by senior United States officials and, through U.S. government coordination, by heads of powerful foreign intelligence agencies and services, heads of state, other prominent figures, the U.N.

Written commendations from high-level national security officials at multiple federal agencies include crediting his work as “absolutely essential to the successful execution of operations around the world” and “an inspiration to our national security workforce.”

Drawing upon many years of firsthand experience in intelligence actions, Roseman brings exceptional authenticity, emotional realism, and intensity woven into his fiction. His novel combines the tension of espionage, the complexity of human relationships, and the emotional stakes of lives lived under extraordinary pressure.

“Two Dramatic Lives” is his debut novel.

It is available through Amazon at https://a.co/d/08FlJE8S and through Barnes & Noble at https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/two-dramatic-lives-dave-roseman/1150441671?ean=9781662979927 and major retailers.

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New Memoir ‘Me, Mom & the Monster’ Shines Light on Huntington’s Disease

SOUTH SURREY, British Columbia, July 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Author Corinne Brown releases her deeply personal memoir, “Me, Mom & the Monster: Our Dance Through Huntington’s Disease,” a powerful and intimate account of one family’s experience living with a devastating genetic illness. ISBN: 978-1834383958, released June 2, 2026 by Tellwell Publishing.

Image caption: New Memoir ‘Me, Mom & the Monster’ Shines Light on Huntington’s Disease.

Huntington’s disease (HD) is a rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, cognition, and mental health. The book is dedicated to increasing understanding, reducing stigma, and supporting individuals and families impacted by the condition, while sharing her and her mother’s story.

In “Me, Mom & the Monster,” Brown recounts the moment her mother, Mae, received life-altering news: she had inherited the gene for Huntington’s disease. What follows is a candid and emotionally resonant narrative told through alternating voices of mother and daughter, offering readers an unfiltered look at the physical, emotional, and generational impact of the disease.

Blending memoir with raw storytelling, the book explores not only the progression of HD, but also the enduring strength of family, identity, and love in the face of uncertainty. From Mae’s life as a farming wife, businesswoman, and mother, to Corinne’s own journey alongside her, the story reveals the profound realities behind a diagnosis that affects entire families—not just individuals.

“This book offers a humbling opportunity for us to consider the impact of illness as an extension of the human condition,” says Dr. John Diggle, Clinical Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at the University of British Columbia. “It provides keen insight into not only our individual patients’ struggles, but how the impact of illness can span generations, and the power of family in the provision of care.”

The memoir has also received early critical acclaim. In a five-star review, Reader Views described “Me, Mom & the Monster” as “a memoir of supreme courage, extraordinary devotion, and overwhelming love,” praising Brown’s candid portrayal of one family’s experience with Huntington’s disease.

Brown, a graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Mount Royal University’s journalism program in Calgary, Alberta, brings a lifelong passion for storytelling to her debut book. Now based in South Surrey, British Columbia, she draws on her personal experience and narrative skill to shed light on a condition that remains widely misunderstood.

As awareness efforts continue worldwide, “Me, Mom & the Monster” arrives as both a contribution and a compassionate call to better understand Huntington’s disease and those it affects.

“Me, Mom & the Monster: Our Dance Through Huntington’s Disease” is available now.

About the Author

Corinne Brown is a Canadian author based in South Surrey, British Columbia. Originally from Newfoundland & Labrador, she holds a Bachelor of Arts from Memorial University and a journalism diploma from Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta. A lifelong storyteller, “Me, Mom & the Monster” is her first published work.

BOOK DETAILS
Title: Me, Mom & the Monster: Our Dance Through Huntington’s Disease
Author: Corinne Brown
Website: https://corinnebrown.ca/
Genre: Memoir
Release Date: June 2, 2026
Paperback ISBN: 978-1834383958
Purchase Link: https://amazon.com/dp/1834383951

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One Year and a Day, a Father Marks the Milestone With a Large Print Edition and a 35 City Book Tour to Light Up the Shadows

'Calling Out the Shadows' arrives as a two-volume Large Print Edition, sized to the 18-point standard for readers who find small print hard, as the author prepares to take to the road

GULF BREEZE, Fla., July 15, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — One year and a day ago, on July 15, 2025, Neal Winsomer wrote the first words of “Calling Out the Shadows: A Father’s Stand Against the Current” (ISBN: 979-8995335146), now released in a two volume Large Print Edition through Neal Winsomer Publishing LLC. A week later he sets out on a 35-city U.S. book tour.

Image caption: “Calling Out the Shadows” arrives as a two-volume Large Print Edition.

“Calling Out the Shadows” first reached readers on June 16, 2026, when it released in paperback, hardcover, eBook, audiobook, and the Skimmer’s Edition. This Large Print Edition now joins that lineup on July 16, 2026, one year and a day after the writing began.

A Large Print Edition is seen by many as a more accessible format for people who have trouble with small print. The American Council of the Blind recommends a body text well above the roughly 10-to-12-point type of a standard trade book for readers with low vision. The World Health Organization reports that reduced vision affects a large and growing share of people worldwide, a group that keeps expanding as the population ages. Older readers, readers with low vision, and readers who find smaller type tiring are among those this edition can serve, and it supports library collections that stock accessible formats, with the same text as the standard edition.

The book’s full body text is reset at an 18-point type, the size the American Council of the Blind recommends for low vision readers, and split across two volumes so each book stays a comfortable weight to hold. Volume 1 (ISBN: 979-8995335146) runs 562 pages and holds the narrative, the story from start to finish. Volume 2 (ISBN: 979-8995335184) runs 368 pages and holds the ten appendices, tools, and reference material. Together the set carries the full 58 chapters and all ten appendices, complete and unabridged.

Written as both a memoir and a practical guide in plain first person, the book follows roughly ten years in which one father kept a careful record for his daughter and chose steadiness over reaction at each turn. It is organized around four principles: clarity over comfort, transparency over secrecy, structure over spin, and love over anger.

Volume 2 gathers the practical framework drawn from the same account across ten appendices. Among them: a worked catalog of two dozen ways a difficult conversation gets deflected or sidestepped, an alphabetized field guide to the hard behaviors a co-parent may meet, a set of frameworks for assembling durable records with the aid of artificial intelligence, and the author’s protected narrative approach for bringing a sensitive story forward within legal and platform limits.

BookLife, from Publishers Weekly, calls the book, “a precise, emotive memoir of effort, resilience, and connection, with a welcome emphasis on the practical.” The Midwest Book Review calls it, “well written, organized and presented.” IndieReader rated it 4.4 and gave it the IR Approved mark, and its reviewer Nicci Attfield calls it, “both a companion and a guide,” and “a love letter to a daughter, and a lifeboat for everyone who shares his situation.”

On July 24, one week and a day after the Large Print Edition, the author sets out on the Light Up the Shadows Book Tour: 35 cities across 12 states, from California to Florida, over about 42 days and a documented 999 hours on the road. The full route is posted at the publisher’s site.

“It took 999 hours of writing and editing to make this book,” says Winsomer. “Now it is 999 hours on the road. A Large Print Edition release, and then the miles. That is how I am carrying this to the next phase.”

“Calling Out the Shadows: A Father’s Stand Against the Current” is available online and in bookstores, in paperback (979-8995335115), hardcover (979-8995335160), eBook (979-8995335177), audiobook (979-8995335122), Skimmer’s Edition eBook (979-8995335139), Large Print Volume 1 (979-8995335146), Large Print Volume 2 (979-8995335184), and Library Audio Edition (979-8995335108).

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ABOUT NEAL WINSOMER:

Neal Winsomer is the author and creator of Protected Narrative Pathway Solutions, a structured approach to help individuals share sensitive stories with security and authenticity. “Calling Out the Shadows” is his first book. He consults, speaks and offers strategic guidance for those ready to bring their stories from the shadows into the light.

ABOUT NEAL WINSOMER PUBLISHING LLC:

Neal Winsomer Publishing is a small imprint serving as the author’s home for his works and is a member of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA). For more information visit: https://nealwinsomerpublishing.com/

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From Cairo to Canada: Mohsen Rifaat explores identity, history, and belonging in ‘Spaces between the Nile and the True North’

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 14, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In his new memoir, “Spaces between the Nile and the True North: Negotiating Egyptian-Canadian Cultural Fusion” (ISBN: 978-1834381282; released by Tellwell Publishing), author Mohsen Rifaat reflects on a life shaped by migration, cultural change, and the search for belonging. Blending personal memories with historical insight and his own artwork, the book follows his journey from British-occupied and revolutionary Egypt to a new life in Canada.

Image caption: Cover, “Spaces between the Nile and the True North: Negotiating Egyptian-Canadian Cultural Fusion.”

Leaving Cairo in 1968 with his newlywed wife, Sarah, Rifaat began building a new life while navigating the challenges of adapting to a different culture without losing sight of his roots. Over the decades, his career spanned architecture, urban planning, public service, diplomacy, and international business, offering a unique perspective on the intersections of two countries and two identities.

Throughout the memoir, Rifaat also highlights lesser-known historical connections between Egypt and Canada, including how the Suez Crisis influenced Canada’s adoption of the maple leaf flag and the role of a Canadian ambassador in preserving an important heritage building in Cairo. These stories are woven together with reflections on family, identity, and the experience of living between cultures.

Illustrated with Rifaat’s own watercolors, sketches, photographs, and personal memorabilia, the memoir offers readers both a visual and literary record of a life lived across continents.

“Spaces between the Nile and the True North” has drawn praise from author and educator Crystal Hurdle, who writes: “His life becomes a literal and metaphorical collage, the rich text embedded with his images: sumptuous watercolours, blueprints, sketches, photos, and ephemera, a sensory delight.”

Rifaat grew up in Cairo’s Belle Époque and trained as an architect before earning a graduate degree in urban planning from the University of Toronto. Now living in Vancouver, he continues to reflect on his experiences through writing and painting, sharing stories of his life and heritage with future generations.

“Spaces between the Nile and the True North: Negotiating Egyptian-Canadian Cultural Fusion” is available in paperback (ISBN-13: 978-1834381282).

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mohsen Rifaat grew up in Cairo’s Belle Époque before immigrating to Canada in 1968. Trained as an architect with graduate studies in urban planning from the University of Toronto, he built a career in public service, diplomacy, and international business. Today, he lives in Vancouver, where he writes, paints watercolors, and reflects on the experiences that shaped his Egyptian-Canadian identity.

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Email Contact: Authorpress@tellwell.ca

Title: Spaces between the Nile and the True North: Negotiating Egyptian-Canadian Cultural Fusion

Author: Mohsen Rifaat

Website: https://artbymo.ca/

Buy Link: https://amazon.com/dp/1834381282

Genre: Nonfiction / Memoir

Format: Paperback / Hardcover / eBook

ISBN: 9781834381282

Publication Date: June 26, 2026

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New book, ‘Who Gets Your Passwords?,’ helps families prepare for managing digital assets after death

Most older adults have planned their estates. Few have planned their digital estates.

ASHEVILLE, N.C., July 14, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Millions of Americans have prepared wills, named beneficiaries, and organized their financial records, but many have overlooked a critical question: What happens to their email accounts, online banking, digital photos, passwords, and other digital assets when they die? TheSeniorTechie founder Paul Wilczynski addresses that growing problem in his new book, “Who Gets Your Passwords? TheSeniorTechie Guide To Digital Estate Planning” (ISBN:‎ 979-8995501725), now available on Amazon.

Image caption: Cover, “Who Gets Your Passwords? TheSeniorTechie Guide To Digital Estate Planning.”

As more of daily life moves online, family members are increasingly finding themselves unable to access important accounts, documents, photographs, and records after the death of a loved one.

“Many people have spent years preparing traditional estate documents,” said Wilczynski. “But they haven’t prepared their digital estate. Families often discover too late that they don’t know where important information is stored, what accounts exist, or how to access them.”

A digital estate includes far more than social media accounts. It can include email, online banking, cloud storage, digital photographs, smartphones, subscription services, shopping accounts, websites, loyalty programs, and other online assets accumulated over a lifetime.

The book is intended not only for individuals and families but also as a practical resource that can support conversations between clients and the professionals who help them prepare wills, trusts, and estate plans. Wilczynski believes digital estate planning should become a routine part of the broader estate planning process.

Written specifically for non-technical readers, the guide focuses on simple, practical steps for identifying digital assets, organizing account information, protecting privacy, preserving family memories, and creating clear instructions for loved ones.

“We spend a lifetime creating digital assets without thinking of them as assets,” said Wilczynski. “Taking a little time to organize that information today can save loved ones a great deal of frustration tomorrow.”

The issue affects people of all ages but may be particularly important for older adults who have accumulated decades of records, photographs, correspondence, and online accounts.

“At its heart, digital estate planning isn’t really about passwords,” Wilczynski said. “It’s about making life easier for the people you care about.”

“Who Gets Your Passwords? TheSeniorTechie Guide To Digital Estate Planning” is available in paperback and ebook formats through Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H7N336SQ.

ABOUT PAUL WILCZYNSKI

Paul Wilczynski is the publisher of TheSeniorTechie, a technology education platform dedicated to helping older adults use technology with confidence. He is the author of “Who Gets Your Passwords? TheSeniorTechie Guide To Digital Estate Planning” and “Don’t Move To Asheville: A Ruthlessly Honest Guide That Will Ruin Everywhere Else.” He lives in Asheville, North Carolina. Learn more at https://www.TheSeniorTechie.com/

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Two Senior Experts Share an Insider’s Guide to Confident Aging in New eBook, ‘A Good Life Anywhere’

Written by a long-term care ombudsman and a nationally recognized expert on ageism, the eBook offers practical guidance on care options, advocacy, and quality of life

LA VERNE, Calif., July 7, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 3rd3rd Marketing, the “Un-Senior Living Agency” that challenges ageism in marketing, and Hillcrest Senior Living, announced the launch of “A Good Life Anywhere,” a new eBook designed to empower older adults and their families to make informed decisions about care, community, and quality of life.

Image caption: Written by eldercare advocate and ombudsman Beverly Gianna and senior living expert Cynthia Thurlow, “A Good Life Anywhere” examines the full spectrum of care and offers practical guidance on care options, advocacy, and quality of life from professionals who are also members of the generation they serve.

Coauthored by Beverly Gianna, a long-term care ombudsman in Louisiana and a graduate of the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, and Cynthia Thurlow, founder and CEO of 3rd3rd Marketing and a recognized expert on ageism in branding and communications, the eBook sets itself apart with the unique perspectives of its authors and provides an insider’s perspective on the senior living journey.

Both women are experienced professionals and members of the generation they serve, bringing together professional expertise and personal understanding of the opportunities and challenges that accompany aging.

The guide explores the full spectrum of senior living and care options while helping readers evaluate communities, advocate for quality care, explore alternatives, and access resources that support independence and well-being.

Hillcrest is home to nearly 400 residents, many of whom are solo agers and living independently, across its 50-acre continuing care retirement campus in southern California.

“We often talk to prospective residents about when is the right time to move and how to do it,” said Shirley Turner, Director of Sales and Marketing at Hillcrest. “A Good Life Anywhere is an excellent guidebook for the next step in the journey, as it outlines how to choose the right community, explore alternatives, advocate for quality care, and understand the role of the local ombudsman.”

“Living in a senior community or nursing home should never mean losing one’s sense of purpose,” said Gianna. “My work as an ombudsman, combined with my education and lived experience, has shown me how important it is for older adults to feel seen, heard, respected, and engaged in life. We hope readers will find both practical guidance and encouragement in A Good Life Anywhere.”

Beyond her formal role, Gianna is a passionate educator and local champion for older adults. She regularly speaks with families and community members, as well as with law and medical schools, about care options and future planning. One of her passions is helping future professionals understand the many ways aging intersects with their work.

Thurlow brings more than 30 years of experience in branding, advertising, and strategic leadership. As founder and CEO of 3rd3rd Marketing, known as the “Un-Senior Living Agency,” she helps organizations recognize and overcome age-based assumptions that often shape branding, hiring, customer engagement, and communications.

“People want to be understood by their values, aspirations, and experiences, not reduced to a number,” said Thurlow. “Our goal with this eBook is to provide practical information that empowers older adults and their families to make decisions with confidence and clarity.”

“A Good Life Anywhere” is available at https://www.livingathillcrest.org/ebooks/.

ABOUT 3RD3RD MARKETING

3rd3rd Marketing is the “Un-Senior Living Agency,” partnering with senior living communities and mission-driven aging services organizations globally. By dismantling stereotypes and replacing them with aspirational narratives, 3rd3rd helps organizations build authentic connections, increase engagement, and achieve lasting impact. For more information, visit: https://3rd3rd.com/.

ABOUT HILLCREST

Hillcrest is an upscale 501(c)(3) nonprofit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) centrally located in the San Gabriel Valley, less than 30 minutes from Los Angeles, Anaheim, Pasadena, and San Bernardino and at the gateway to the Inland Empire. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood just off Foothill Boulevard in La Verne, California, Hillcrest offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing with an emphasis on wellness and health. For more information, visit: https://www.livingathillcrest.org/.

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Author Shaffa Publishes Groundbreaking Book on the Parenting Feeling No One Has Ever Been Allowed to Name

'The Feeling You Cannot Admit' by Author Shaffa Launches July 1, 2026

LANCASTER, Calif., July 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Author, teacher, and coach Shaffa today announced the publication of “The Feeling You Cannot Admit: For the Parent Who Cannot Love Freely and the Child Who Grew Up Knowing It” (ISBN: 979-8996214310, paper; publisher: Peace with Shaffa, July 2026), the first book ever written to directly name and address the specific, targeted, and bewildering feeling some parents carry toward a particular child. The one that coexists with genuine love in ways that make no logical sense, and has lived, until now, in complete silence.

Image caption: Cover art for “The Feeling You Cannot Admit: For the Parent Who Cannot Love Freely and The Child Who Grew Up Knowing It” by Shaffa, Published by Peace With Shaffa, July 2026.

Unlike every comparable title in the parenting and healing space, the book does not name the feeling for the reader. It gives the reader the psychological safety, the honest framework, the scientific grounding, and the spiritual wisdom to name her own experience in her own language for the very first time. Because the most powerful naming, author Shaffa argues, is the one the reader does herself. A name handed to her is a verdict. A name she arrives at through her own honest work is a key to lasting change and genuine transformation.

The book was written simultaneously for two readers: the parent who has never been able to say this out loud to anyone, due to the immense shame the feeling evokes, and the adult who grew up knowing something was missing in the way a parent loved them. In many families, these are the same person.

Drawing on the ACE Study, the research of Dr. Bruce Perry on childhood trauma and brain development, Dr. Rachel Yehuda’s epigenetics work on intergenerational trauma, the HeartMath Institute’s studies on the electromagnetic field of the heart, and Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory, the book provides rigorous scientific grounding for experiences that have previously existed only in shame and silence.

The book introduces two original frameworks. The Love Trinity of Will, Action, and Energy explains why blocked love is not absent love and what it actually takes to unblock it. The Relay Race of Healing maps the generational transmission of this wound and shows why one person’s healing changes every generation that follows.

Moving across five parts from the wound to the healing, the book includes personal reflection practices, journaling exercises, somatic and body-based practices, and meditative tools throughout, which makes it both a reading experience and an active healing guide.

“This book exists because I suffered in silence and refused to carry this alone,” said Shaffa. “And because I believe no parent should have to. The feeling has never had a name. That silence has cost parents, children, and entire generations. The love was never absent. It was blocked. And what is blocked can be unblocked.”

Shaffa is herself a rejected and wounded child and a mother of five who discovered after having her own children that the wound she believed was healed had surfaced in her parenting in ways she was not prepared for. She wrote the book from the other side of the healing, with the authority that only lived experience produces.

“The Feeling You Cannot Admit” is available July 1, 2026 in paperback ($24.99), hardcover ($34.99), and ebook ($9.99) editions. Print editions are available through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and booksellers and libraries worldwide via Ingram distribution. The ebook is available through all major digital retailers including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes and Noble Nook, and Google Play. For more information, visit: https://peace.peacewithshaffa.com/thefeelingbook

ABOUT PEACE WITH SHAFFA:

Peace with Shaffa is an independent publishing and coaching platform founded by author, teacher, and coach Shaffa, whose work sits at the intersection of psychology, spirituality, and the lived experience of women. The platform supports women in doing the inner work that changes not just their own lives but the lives of every generation that follows. Learn more at: https://peace.peacewithshaffa.com/

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Martin Jarvis Releases New Novel ‘The Other Bach: The Mysterious Magdalena Wilcke’

DARWIN, Australia, June 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dr. Martin W. B. Jarvis OAM CM, Ph.D., has published a new historical novel titled “The Other Bach: The Mysterious Magdalena Wilcke” (ISBN 978-1834380001; released through Tellwell Publishing May 2026), which explores the life of Johann Sebastian Bach’s second wife, Anna Magdalena Wilcke.

Image caption: Martin Jarvis Releases New Novel “The Other Bach: The Mysterious Magdalena Wilcke.”

The book blends historical fiction with Jarvis’s long-standing interest in eighteenth-century music manuscripts and forensic document analysis. It focuses on Anna Magdalena’s background as a professional musician before her marriage to Bach in 1721, and considers her proximity to the creative and musical work of the Bach household.

In describing the project, Jarvis said: “Anna Magdalena Wilcke became Bach’s second wife in 1721. She was a trained and highly regarded musician at the Köthen court. The novel is an attempt to imagine her world and her possible role in the music around her.”

The novel draws loosely on Jarvis’s earlier academic work in forensic handwriting examination of music manuscripts attributed to Bach, including the Six Unaccompanied Cello Suites. His research formed the basis of his Ph.D. and has been the subject of a BBC documentary, “Written by Mrs. Bach – Music Under the Microscope.”

Jarvis says the novel is not intended as a definitive historical claim, but rather as a fictional exploration of gaps in the historical record, particularly around women whose contributions to music history are not well documented.

The book also reflects on the broader issue of how women in music have often been under-documented in historical sources, especially in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Dr. Jarvis is a Professorial Fellow at Charles Darwin University in Australia. His background is in music performance and forensic document examination, and he has previously served as an expert witness in legal proceedings.

“The Other Bach: The Mysterious Magdalena Wilcke” is available now.

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Author: Martin Jarvis
Email: authorpress@tellwell.ca
Buy Link: https://a.co/d/00jHFcWs
Genre: Historical Fiction
Released: May, 2026
PAPERBACK ISBN-13: 978-1834380001
Publisher: Tellwell (https://tellwell.ca/)

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Memoir and Practical Guide Shares How One Father Approached High Conflict Co-Parenting with Love Over Anger

The book offers a measured, grounded perspective on one of the most emotionally complex situations a parent can face

GULF BREEZE, Fla., June 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Calling Out the Shadows: A Father’s Stand Against the Current” (ISBN: 979-8995335160) is a memoir released June 16 through Neal Winsomer Publishing LLC. Over the course of 10 years, the author, Neal Winsomer, observed, recorded and reflected on the challenging dynamics of co-parenting in a high-conflict environment. What emerged was not only a personal account, but a thoughtful examination of how difficult behaviors were identified over time, how they were navigated with intention, and what hard-won lessons were learned along the way.

Image caption: “Calling Out the Shadows” by Neal Winsomer.

Built from 999 documented hours of writing, the book offers a measured, grounded perspective on one of the most emotionally complex situations a parent can face — and charts a path toward clarity, boundaries and healing.

“What began as a letter to my daughter turned into a memoir and a practical guide,” says Winsomer.

Written with empathy and care, the book speaks to anyone who may be navigating a relationship — past or present — with someone who exhibits narcissistic traits or has Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). It offers thoughtful guidance on how to respond, react and reset when toxic communication is directed your way.

A central theme throughout is that Winsomer believes the healthiest and most effective responses are those that rise above — ones that deliberately avoid mirroring the same tactics or characteristics being used against you.

A restricted language framework of 2,150 words and phrases was applied throughout the manuscript’s narrative chapters — serving genuine voice, legal durability and platform compliance simultaneously.

This is not a prescriptive guide. It’s one man’s account of what he did and how he stayed focused on his daughter.

The 10 appendices translate that experience into tools others can actually use and include:

An A-to-Z behavioral reference list covering narcissistic traits and tactics
24 identified deflective and evasive communication patterns for high conflict co-parenting
AI-supported court documentation frameworks for building credible, durable records
A protected narrative approach for telling sensitive stories with legal and platform compliance

“Calling Out the Shadows” is available in:

Paperback: 979-8-9953351-1-5
Hardcover: 979-8-9953351-6-0
eBook: 979-8-9953351-7-7
Audiobook: 979-8-9953351-2-2
Skimmer Edition eBook: 979-8-9953351-3-9
Large Print Edition Volume 1 979-8-9953351-4-6
Large Print Edition Volume 2 979-8-9953351-8-4
Library Audio Edition: 979-8-9953351-0-8

ABOUT NEAL WINSOMER

Neal Winsomer is the author and creator of “Protected Narrative Pathway Solutions” — a structured approach to help individuals share sensitive stories with security and authenticity. “Calling Out the Shadows” is his first book. He consults, speaks and offers strategic guidance for those ready to bring their stories from the shadows into the light.

ABOUT NEAL WINSOMER PUBLISHING LLC

Neal Winsomer Publishing is a small imprint serving as the author’s home for his works and is a member of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA).

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Book Printer DiggyPOD’s Parent Company Acquires Long Overdue Books, Creating a Full-Service Home for Independent Authors

Acquisition unites Chicago-based publisher with Michigan's DiggyPOD to serve authors from idea to audience

TECUMSEH, Mich., June 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The parent company of DiggyPOD, Everbrook Holdings, announced the acquisition of Long Overdue Books, a Chicago-area publishing company known for guiding authors from first draft to finished book. The deal closed on May 15, 2026, and brings Long Overdue Books into the Everbrook family alongside DiggyPOD. DiggyPOD is a Tecumseh, Michigan–based book printer that became Everbrook’s first portfolio company in June 2025.

Image caption: DiggyPOD’s Parent Company Acquires Long Overdue Books.

As part of the transaction, Long Overdue Books founder Chris O’Brien joins Everbrook as Vice President of Author Services, where he will lead the build-out of a full-service suite, spanning ghostwriting, editing, design, printing, and marketing.

For more than three decades, DiggyPOD has been a trusted partner to thousands of self-published authors, earning a reputation for high-quality print-on-demand production and award-winning customer service. Long Overdue Books, founded by O’Brien in 2020, has helped authors navigate the often-confusing world of independent publishing — handling editing, design, and shepherding writers through every step of bringing a book into the world. Long Overdue Books has been a DiggyPOD customer for years, making the combination a natural fit on both a business and cultural level.

“DiggyPOD is exceptional at what it does — it gets beautiful books into authors’ hands,” said Anica John, CEO of DiggyPOD. “But printing is only one chapter of our authors’ journey. Most self-published authors are managing different freelancers for book editing and design, while they learn publishing on the fly. Bringing Long Overdue into the family means we can now walk with authors from the moment they have an idea to helping readers discover their book. Chris has spent his career championing authors, and there’s no one I’d rather have leading this work.”

“Writing a book is a deeply fulfilling experience, but it can be a little lonely,” said Chris O’Brien, Vice President of Author Services at Everbrook Holdings. “Finding an editor, a book designer, navigating the different publishing options — let alone actually writing the book — authors shouldn’t have to figure all that out alone. Anica’s vision for a full-service, end-to-end pathway is exactly what Long Overdue Books was trying to achieve, and I’m honored to join the Everbrook family to build it.”

Together, DiggyPOD and Long Overdue Books will offer authors a one stop shop that serves them from developing their book idea to finding an audience for their finished product. Both companies will continue to operate under their existing brands, with Long Overdue’s Chicago-area operations and DiggyPOD’s Tecumseh facility remaining in place.

ABOUT EVERBROOK HOLDINGS

Everbrook Holdings is a holding company building a family of businesses dedicated to serving creators. They are starting with a focus on independent and self-published authors. Founded and led by Anica John, Everbrook’s portfolio includes DiggyPOD and Long Overdue Books.

ABOUT DIGGYPOD

Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Tecumseh, Michigan, DiggyPOD is a leading print-on-demand company serving self-published authors. Over more than two decades, DiggyPOD has helped thousands of authors bring their books to print with high-quality, affordable production and award-winning customer service. Learn more at https://diggypod.com/.

ABOUT LONG OVERDUE BOOKS

Long Overdue Books is a Chicago-area publishing company that helps authors take their stories from first draft to finished book. Founded in 2020 by Chris O’Brien, Long Overdue Books has guided dozens of authors through writing, editing, design, and publishing. Published titles include: “Heart & Sole” by Omar Bailey, “Safe Landing” by the Borchers siblings, and “Acrimons: The Awakening” by Clayton Keith. Learn more at https://longoverduebooks.com/.

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‘Rings of Saturn: Enemy Within’ Launches as New Military Sci-Fi Thriller Inspired by UFO Narratives, Space Command Myths, and Deep Space Conflict Themes

New novel by commercial pilot David Brandon explores classified space command, interstellar warfare, and long-circulated online theories including Solar Warden secret space program narratives

FORT MYERS, Fla., June 9, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Rings of Saturn: Enemy Within” (ISBN: 978-1834380247), released March 27, 2026, through Tellwell Publishing, is a new military science fiction novel by pilot and flight instructor David Brandon. The book launches into a cultural moment marked by renewed global interest in UAP (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena), government transparency discussions, and science fiction storytelling inspired by aerospace and extraterrestrial themes.

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The novel follows U.S. Air Force F-16 pilot Dan Russell, who is recruited into a highly classified Space Command program and given just one week to decide whether to enter a secret three-year commitment involving advanced spacecraft operations. Upon entering training, Russell meets Katrina, a Russian fighter pilot, and the two form a relationship that becomes increasingly strained as they uncover the reality of their mission.

As the story unfolds, the pair discover that a covert military space division, referred to in the narrative as Solar Warden—is engaged in an escalating conflict involving an alien presence operating within Saturn’s rings, known as the Galactic Council. Faced with revelations that challenge their understanding of allegiance, command structure, and reality itself, they begin to question whether they are fighting on the correct side of an interstellar war.

Brandon’s novel is inspired by long-circulated online narratives surrounding secret space program theories, including the Solar Warden secret space program theories, reimagined through a military science fiction lens that blends psychological tension, romance, and speculative aerospace technology.

A commercial pilot and former flight school owner, Brandon draws from his aviation background and long-standing interest in both aerospace systems and science fiction storytelling to create a grounded yet expansive narrative.

The release comes amid continued public and cultural interest in unidentified aerial phenomena, reflected in ongoing UAP discussions, congressional hearings, and studies conducted by defense and space agencies. This growing fascination has also been strongly represented in contemporary film, television, and documentary filmmaking, where creators continue to explore first contact scenarios, classified aerospace programs, and unexplained aerial encounters as enduring subjects of public curiosity.

BOOK SUMMARY:

Author: David Brandon

Contact: AuthorPress@tellwell.ca

Website: https://ringsofsaturn.ca

Buy Link: https://amazon.com/dp/1834380243

Genre: Science Fiction

Released: March 3, 2026

PAPERBACK ISBN: 9781834380247

Publisher: Tellwell ( https://www.tellwellpublishing.com/ )

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Debut Author Tina Rastelli Awarded Prestigious 2026 Eric Hoffer Grand Prize

New Book, 'A Story to Tell,' Delivers Hope for Healing Amidst Devastating Circumstances

SWEDESBORO, N.J., June 8, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — During an unexpected betrayal, juggling career and single motherhood, along with financial difficulties, Tina Rastelli started journaling prayerful appeals to God, which would become, “A Story to Tell: From Single to Surrendered” (ISBN 979-8218457594; published by Single to Surrender), and win the prestigious 2026 Eric Hoffer Grand Prize, as it was announced last week.

Image caption: Cover, “A Story to Tell,” by Tina Rastelli.

“There are books you read, and then there are books that read you — books that seem to reach through the page and speak directly to something you did not know you needed to hear…By the time I turned the final page, I had laughed, wept, held my breath, and quietly whispered a prayer of my own,” wrote book reviewer Peter Okonkwo.

The Eric Hoffer Grand Prize is one of the highest distinctions in independent publishing chosen through multiple rounds of judging from thousands of international entries spanning all genres — and the Grand Prize recognizes a single book each year for exceptional literary merit. Rastelli’s book was also honored with the Eric Hoffer First Horizon Award recognizing exceptional debut works that demonstrate promise and literary quality. “A Story to Tell” was also named a Finalist for The American Legacy Book Awards, celebrating titles that contribute meaningfully across a range of genres and voices.

Rooted in personal experience and anchored in faith, “A Story to Tell” speaks to women navigating difficult and unplanned seasons—offering reassurance that even life’s most painful detours are not without purpose. Through honest reflection and a message centered on surrendering control and trusting God’s plan, Rastelli invites readers into a deeper understanding of how brokenness can become the beginning of restoration.

“This book was born out of a season that didn’t look anything like what I had planned,” Rastelli said. “But through that journey, I came to understand that surrender isn’t about giving up – it’s about trusting that God is still writing a story worth telling.”

Since its release, “A Story to Tell” has resonated with readers seeking faith-centered encouragement, particularly women experiencing uncertainty, loss, or life transitions. Its message aligns with a growing desire for authentic, Christ-centered conversations around struggle, identity, and purpose. The book is also increasingly capturing broader audiences as a timeless story of faith, perseverance, and hope despite the difficulties life often delivers.

More information about the book and the author’s story can be found at https://www.singletosurrender.com/.

“A Story to Tell” is available at Single to Surrender, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other places books are sold.

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Three Readers’ Favorite Reviewers Call Velinwood Novel ‘Singular’ – No Comparison in Contemporary Fantasy

'Bunny, The Hidden Record: The First Empty Throne' by Her Majesty of Ink and Exit Wounds draws rare convergent praise from three professional reviewers, each citing different architectural strengths

VANCOUVER, Wash., June 2, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Velinwood Publishing announced today that “Bunny, The Hidden Record: The First Empty Throne” (ISBN: 979-8950622007), the second novel by Her Majesty of Ink and Exit Wounds (Rebecca Maehlum), has received three five-star reviews from Readers’ Favorite — with each reviewer independently reaching the same conclusion: there is no comparable book currently in publication.

Image caption: Cover, ‘Bunny, The Hidden Record: The First Empty Throne,’ available now from Velinwood Publishing.

“Hand over heart, I have not come across a book like this ever,” wrote reviewer Jamie Michele. “And that’s a good thing.”

The convergence is unusual. Three reviewers, reading the novel separately, used three different vocabularies — technical craft, emotional architecture, and structural innovation — to arrive at the same verdict.

CRITICAL RECEPTION

Reviewer Jamie Michele identified the novel’s technical accomplishment:

“The writing is intelligent and witty, and the mastery of a second-person POV with a first-person narrator — a framed second-person narrative — is no easy feat. But it is done in Bunny, The Hidden Record, and it is done well… Readers who adore surreal literary fiction, haunted courts, and character-centric speculative fiction will enjoy this novel. Very highly recommended.”

Reviewer Makeda Cummings noted the novel’s emotional engineering:

“A fascinating story that flips other fantasy kingdom-building stories on their heads… The character depth is excellent, especially the way the author uses minor, seemingly trivial items to drop big hints about a character’s backstory. I loved how the narrative lets you piece together the emotional history of the family through discarded items, pulling you deeper into the world the characters occupy.”

Reviewer Olga Markova emphasized the novel’s atmospheric and structural achievement:

“This marvelous book is beyond praiseworthy. The irresistible cover featuring cute, defiant Bunny, intriguing chapter titles, and every scene kept me riveted until the very end. I thoroughly enjoyed the achingly bittersweet relics and memories of the Queen and hilarious humor.”

ABOUT THE BOOK

In the wake of the Queen’s withdrawal from the throne, Bunny — Chief Documentarian, Familiar of Vengeance, and the court’s reluctant guide — leads the reader through the locked chambers of Velinwood Court. What he reveals is not a kingdom in ruins but a kingdom in preservation: a war room of strategic records and remembered betrayals, an academy where ants are trained into an intelligence network, an untouched study filled with sealed letters the Queen refused to open. Each room is evidence. Each object is testimony. And Bunny — sarcastic, formal, structurally incapable of looking away — is the one who keeps the record straight.

“Bunny, The Hidden Record” operates on two simultaneous registers: a darkly comic guided tour readable on its surface, and a layered psychological architecture rewarding readers who attend to its depth. The novel deploys a framed second-person narrative — a first-person narrator addressing the reader directly as participant — that reviewers have identified as a sophisticated structural choice rare in contemporary fantasy.

The book is the second standalone novel in the larger Velinwood Court universe: a 23-book interconnected mythology built on chaos theory, strange attractor dynamics, and recurring characters whose meanings deepen across the body of work. It can be read entirely on its own.

As reviewer Olga Markova noted, “It was my first meet-and-greet with the series, and it read perfectly as a standalone.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rebecca Maehlum writes under the name Her Majesty of Ink and Exit Wounds. She is the sole architect of the Velinwood Court mythology, an interconnected literary universe spanning 23 published books with more in development, a parallel sequence of 50+ essays on cognitive architecture and AI ethics, and an ongoing visual archive. Her essays have appeared in Creative Loop, ADI Insights and Innovation Collective, Activated Thinker, and Toward AI.

Maehlum spent over a decade in executive operations at a global brand, plus additional years in chief-of-staff and advisory work within the federal regulatory sphere. That background — observing how large institutions hold, lose, and reconstruct information — informs the Velinwood universe’s recurring concern with archives, refusals, and how humans give form to things that resist language.

ABOUT VELINWOOD PUBLISHING

Velinwood Publishing is an independent press founded by Rebecca Maehlum to house the Velinwood Court mythology and related works. The press publishes literary fantasy, essay collections, and visual archive volumes, committed to work that operates at both accessible and architecturally complex registers. Velinwood titles are distributed through IngramSpark, Amazon KDP, Lulu, and direct retail at https://velinwoodcourt.com/.

BOOK DETAILS
Title: “Bunny, The Hidden Record: The First Empty Throne”
Author: Her Majesty of Ink and Exit Wounds (Rebecca Maehlum)
Publisher: Velinwood Publishing
ASIN: B0H1K3SHR2
ISBN: 9798950622007
Format: Paperback, Ebook
Pages: 200
Price: $16.99
Publication Date: May 13, 2026
Available at: Amazon, IngramSpark catalog, and velinwoodcourt.com

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11 Exceptional Good Reads make the 2026 Q1 BOOKS TO BOOKMARK List: What to Read Next

Business, wellness, recovery, poetry and AI make this year's list

TEMECULA, Calif., May 28, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online news publisher covering books, music, indie film, and software launched in 2004, today announced its latest semi-annual “books to bookmark” list for Q1 of 2026, noting 11 new and exceptional “good reads” from small publishers based in North America. These recently published books are often overlooked due to not coming from major traditional N.Y. book publishers.

Image caption: 11 Exceptional Good Reads make the 2026 Q1 BOOKS TO BOOKMARK List: What to Read Next.

“Once again memoirs and real-world business books are popular and notable topics in publishing this year,” says PNW editor and publisher, Christopher Laird Simmons, who has worked in the publishing world since the late ‘70s, and is also CEO of the website’s parent company, NEOTROPE.

11 BOOKS WORTH A LOOK FOR Q1 2026:

(alphabetical order by book title)

:: ADDICTED TO FAILURE: WHY THE REHAB SYSTEM DOESN’T WORK AND WHAT MUST CHANGE

In his new book, “Addicted to Failure: Why the Rehab System Doesn’t Work and What Must Change” (ISBN: 978-1968339876), author and addiction reform advocate Jimmie Applegate takes aim at a $16B industry that “profits from relapse” and exposes why traditional rehab models fail to deliver real recovery. Applegate unpacks the myths behind 12-step dominance, exposes the financial exploitation driving short-term treatment and explains how neuroscience reveals a longer path to recovery than insurance companies want to admit.

:: BRAND YOU: HOW PROFESSIONALS BUILD AUTHORITY, TRUST, AND OPPORTUNITY IN THE AI ERA

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) can automate tasks, analyze data, and even generate content, the question isn’t whether technology will replace human workers – it’s what makes professionals irreplaceable. “Brand You: How Professionals Build Authority, Trust, and Opportunity in the AI Era” (ISBN: 979-8249280345) by Michael K Bender answers that question with a comprehensive, action-oriented guide designed for professionals across all industries and countries.

:: JUNY THE BUTTERFLY BOY: A STORY OF LOSS AND LOVE

Dr. MaryAnn Wilkey’s compassionate new children’s book, “Juny the Butterfly Boy: A Story of Loss and Love” (ISBN: 978-1779629081) blends gentle fantasy with emotional truth. Her book offers young readers and families an accessible way to understand grief, memory, and the lasting power of love. Written as a comforting companion for young readers, the book provides language, imagery, and emotional support for families navigating grief together.

:: LAUGHING THROUGH THE STORM: LIFE WITH EPILEPSY: UNPREDICTABLE, AND UNEXPECTEDLY FUNNY

In author Jane Rogers’ “Laughing Through the Storm: Life with Epilepsy: Unpredictable, and Unexpectedly Funny” (ISBN: 978-1834189024), she brings raw honesty, unexpected hilarity, and deeply human insight to the epilepsy journey – one seizure, one hospital visit, and one awkward moment at a time. What happens when your brain becomes your most unpredictable sidekick? Diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 13, Jane has navigated decades of neurological mayhem with a sharp wit and a resilient heart. Her memoir is more than a survival story – it’s a celebration of humor in the face of hardship.

:: LOVE, LIFE AND MOTHER NATURE: PICTURE BOOK OF POEMS

James C. Glassford’s new book, “Love, Life and Mother Nature: Picture Book of Poems” (ISBN: 978-1834182124) is a poetry collection that explores the natural world as a source of reflection, learning, and emotional grounding. Paired with original photography, the book presents nature as both a physical environment and a place for personal contemplation. While much of the book reflects adult observation and lived experience, some poems examine nature through imagination and memory.

:: MATTHEW’S JOURNEY: THE RETURN HOME

Author and longtime educator William Joseph Birrell’s latest novel, “Matthew’s Journey: The Return Home” (ISBN: 978-1834182674), is an historical fiction story centered on love, separation, and survival during wartime. The story addresses themes of trauma, perseverance, loyalty, and hope. Through Matthew’s experiences, William J. Birrell explores the physical and psychological impact of combat, including fear, anger, and the lasting effects of violence. Caroline’s story reflects the quiet strength required to endure separation and loss.

:: ONCE UPON A TIME IN PALM BEACH: TALES OF LIFE & LOVE FROM THE LAND OF SUNSHINE & MONEY

Karen Soven’s “Once Upon A Time In Palm Beach: Tales of Life & Love from the Land of Sunshine & Money” (ISBN: 978-1964377599) provides a juicy journey through high society and the hip-hop culture of the South. “Once Upon A Time In Palm Beach” isn’t just a memoir – it’s a dynamic exploration of worlds rarely glimpsed and a blueprint for turning losses into wins. Readers will connect with Karen’s candid insights on balancing career, motherhood and social demands as well as her talent for finding opportunities in adversity.

:: SELF-WORTH: THE PATH TO HAPPINESS

In an era marked by rising stress, disconnection, and declining happiness, author and former investment management chairman Jonathan J. Woolverton offers a timely and practical guide to reclaiming joy and purpose in his new book, “Self-Worth: The Path to Happiness” (ISBN: 978-1834181714). Drawing on decades of professional experience advising individuals and teams, as well as his academic background in economics, accounting, and psychology, Woolverton examines why happiness levels have steadily declined across all stages of life – and what can be done to reverse that trend.

:: THE LAST NEIGHBORHOOD: A SOUTH PHILLY MEMOIR

Author and former professional boxer Mike Rafferty announces the release of his new memoir, “The Last Neighborhood: A South Philly Memoir” (ISBN: 978-1834189406) a deeply personal coming-of-age story set in the working-class streets of South Philadelphia. This is not a Hollywood boxing story. It is a raw, honest account of a skinny, uncertain boy struggling with fear, self-doubt, and expectations. Determined to earn respect from his father and peers, Michael turns to boxing as a way to stand out and build confidence. Rafferty was a top-ranked amateur and professional boxer for nine years. He went undefeated as a professional with a 7–0 record before a car accident and injuries interrupted his career.

:: TO LIVE AND WRITE IN LA: A STREET-LEVEL GUIDE TO SURVIVING AS A SCREENWRITER

In a brutally honest and darkly humorous exploration of the film and television industry, veteran screenwriter Jim Agnew’s “To Live and Write in LA: A Street-Level Guide to Surviving as a Screenwriter” (ISBN: 979-8218906696) blends behind-the-scenes stories with practical business insight. Agnew recounts his journey from low-budget, single-location action films to studio projects, streaming-era pitches and high-stakes legal battles. Drawing from more than 30 years inside Hollywood’s creative and corporate machinery, “To Live and Write in LA” pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to build a screenwriting career in an industry where deals collapse overnight, backend profits vanish and creative control is often an illusion.

:: YOU SHOULDN’T HAVE TO KILL TO GET AHEAD: REIMAGINING WEALTH, POWER AND BELONGING IN AMERICA

In his new book, “You Shouldn’t Have to Kill to Get Ahead: Reimagining Wealth, Power and Belonging in America” (ISBN: 978-1968339180), author, Army Veteran and former political candidate Chris Rivers lays bare the broken promises of the American Dream and offers a path forward for a nation at a breaking point. Rivers argues that the US must decouple wealth from political power, build a new marketplace of ideas and foster a sense of belonging that can unite rather than divide.

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ABOUT PUBLISHERS NEWSWIRE:

ABOUT NEOTROPE:

The company publishing unit was originally called Silver Unicorn Graphics (S.U. Graphics and Marketing), became Mindset Press in 1987 and Neotrope Press in 1997.

Christopher Simmons has been a working journalist since 1984 when he sold his first article to POLYPHONY magazine. Later writing for diverse pubs including Computer Player, Digital Imaging, Micro Publishing News, Spazz, the Graphic Artist’s Guild newspaper, among many others. He has been widely interviewed on topics related to technology, marketing, health and entertainment.

Learn more about Neotrope at: https://neotrope.com/ (website under reconstruction).

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‘What Remains After’ by Pauline J. Grabia Explores Trauma, Memory, and the Long Road to Healing

WELLAND, Ontario, Canada, May 12, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Released by Tellwell Publishing, “What Remains After” by Pauline J. Grabia (ISBN: 978-1834384511) is a literary psychological suspense novel that examines the lasting impact of childhood trauma, the fragility of memory, and the difficult path toward forgiveness and survival.

Image caption: Cover, “What Remains After” by Pauline J. Grabia.

In “What Remains After,” readers meet Beth Clark, a woman returning to her rural Alberta hometown after decades away, following the death of her estranged mother. What begins as a quiet funeral quickly reveals itself to be something far more complicated, as carefully constructed narratives begin to unravel. Inside the abandoned bungalow of her childhood, Beth discovers objects that challenge the sanitized version of her past—forcing her to confront memories of abuse, neglect, and systemic failure.

When Beth’s younger brother is critically injured in a sudden accident, the present collides with the past. As she keeps vigil at his hospital bedside, Beth is drawn back into the defining summer of her youth—a time marked by violence, silence, and the unexpected refuge of a foster family whose quiet compassion offered a glimpse of safety and hope.

Told across dual timelines, “What Remains After” is a deeply reflective novel that explores belief and betrayal, the moral consequences of silence, and the enduring question of what it truly means to forgive. It challenges readers to consider what remains when the truth is finally spoken—and whether healing is possible after profound harm.

Author Pauline J. Grabia is a Canadian novelist whose work centers on trauma, memory, faith, and the complexities of human resilience. Writing under the Stories of Consequence banner, she is committed to telling stories that confront difficult truths without sensationalism while still seeking light and meaning.

Originally conceived as a short story, “What Remains After” evolved into a full-length novel through a deeply personal and cathartic writing process. While not autobiographical, Grabia draws from lived experiences and the stories of others to shape a narrative that speaks to both the devastation of abuse and the possibility of grace and healing.

“I wanted to show that abuse and neglect do not have to be the end,” she explains. “There is hope to be found, even in the darkest times.”

“What Remains After” is now available through major book retailers and online platforms.

BOOK DETAILS:
Title: “What Remains After”
Author: Pauline J. Grabia
ISBN-13: 9781834384511
Publisher: Tellwell Publishing ( https://tellwell.ca/ )
Contact: authorpress[@]tellwell.ca
Genre: Literary Psychological Suspense
Website: https://paulinejgrabia.com/
Buy Link: https://amazon.com/dp/1834384516

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New Book ‘The Super Seeders: How Plant Scientists Are Racing to Protect Global Food Security Amid Climate Change and Disease’ Explores the Hidden Global Revolution in Food Security

KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 7, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Author and entrepreneur Miles Hillmann announces the release of his new book, “The Super Seeders: How Plant Scientists Are Racing to Protect Global Food Security Amid Climate Change and Disease” (ISBN: 978-1834188355, released May 2, 2026 by Tellwell Publishing), a deeply researched and compelling account of the global scientific effort to safeguard the world’s food supply through advances in plant genetics, breeding, and genomic science.

Image caption: New Book ‘The Super Seeders: How Plant Scientists Are Racing to Protect Global Food Security Amid Climate Change and Disease.’

In “The Super Seeders: How Plant Scientists Are Racing to Protect Global Food Security Amid Climate Change and Disease,” Hillmann draws on first-hand accounts from scientists, breeders, and gene bank curators working at the forefront of agricultural innovation. The book traces the interconnected systems that underpin modern food security—from global gene banks preserving rare crop diversity, to international research centres and treaties enabling the exchange of genetic material, to the plant breeders translating scientific breakthroughs into resilient, high-yielding crops for farmers worldwide.

At the heart of the book is a pressing global challenge: climate change, population growth, emerging crop diseases, and geopolitical instability are placing unprecedented strain on global food systems. As noted by World Food Prize Laureate Dr. Geoff Hawtin OBE, over 2 billion people currently lack access to sufficient and nutritious food, making agricultural innovation more urgent than ever.

Hillmann’s work highlights how plant geneticists are using rapidly advancing genomic technologies to unlock hidden traits within crops—developing varieties that are more drought-tolerant, disease-resistant, and productive. The book also explores how innovations from the Green Revolution to modern gene editing have shaped today’s agricultural landscape, while acknowledging that crop yield gains are now plateauing and new scientific approaches are essential.

A central question raised throughout the book is whether this genetic and technological revolution in agriculture will reach the 70 percent of Africans who still depend on subsistence farming—an issue that may determine the future of global food security itself.

“This book is based on the voices and experiences of the scientists, curators, and breeders who are quietly reshaping agriculture from the ground up,” said Hillmann. “Their work is not theoretical—it is about ensuring that people everywhere can continue to eat in a changing and uncertain world.”

Endorsements highlight the book’s scientific clarity and global relevance. Dr. Geoff Hawtin OBE describes it as a “captivating book” that both explains the science behind critical agricultural innovations and celebrates the people driving them forward. Plant molecular biologist Professor Mark Guiltinan praises the book as “a timely, deeply researched, and compellingly readable account” that connects the molecular science of plant genetics with the human systems required to turn innovation into impact.

Garry Kuhn, agronomy and fertilizer industry specialist, reflects on the evolution of modern agriculture, noting that while conventional plant breeding drove the Green Revolution, today’s yield plateaus and disease pressures require continued innovation in plant genetics and crop science.

About the Author

Miles Hillmann is a lifelong entrepreneur whose career bridges scientific innovation and applied industrial development. His early work in agricultural research in Uganda during the final days of the Idi Amin era, and later experience in regions facing food insecurity, shaped his long-standing interest in food systems and agricultural resilience. He has since founded and led companies in novel feed ingredients, organic materials analysis, oil and chemical spill control, avian and swine flu prevention and flood control systems. “The Super Seeders” draws together decades of field experience and scientific engagement, telling the story of the global plant genetics revolution through the voices of those driving it.

Book Information

Email Contact: Authorpress@tellwell.ca

Title: “The Super Seeders: How Plant Scientists Are Racing to Protect Global Food Security Amid Climate Change and Disease”

Author: Miles Hillmann

Website: https://superseeders.co.uk/

Buy Link: https://amazon.com/dp/1834188350

Genre: Nonfiction / Science / Agriculture / Food Security

Format: Paperback / Hardcover / eBook

ISBN: 9781834188355

Publication Date: 2026

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New Book Uncovers VERIFIABLE Research in Health and Medicine Indicating That Fiber Can Counteract Saturated Fat, Calories and Other Junk Food Components – Supporting Less Restrictive Cholesterol and Weight Control

CHICAGO, Ill., May 6, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Health writer DéShond G Barnes has launched a new book “Counteract the Junk: How Research Shows That Fiber Can Counteract the Physiological Effects of Saturated Fat, Calories and Other Junk Food Components — A Flexible Anti-Diet Approach to Staying Healthy” (ISBN: 979-8245516394).

Image caption: Cover, “Counteract the Junk,” by DéShond G Barnes.

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Research in health and medicine published in scientific journals has shown over time that a sufficient daily recommended intake of fiber, antioxidants and other essential nutrients from fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and other health foods — and to a lesser extent from dietary supplements — can mitigate the health risks associated with junk food by counteracting the physiological effects of saturated fat, calories and other potentially harmful components and effects of junk food. This means that healthy individuals can now maintain healthy cholesterol and body weight, and reduce their risk of chronic diseases with less restriction and greater dietary flexibility — including the freedom to include budget-friendly, longer-lasting ultra-processed foods in their daily diets. These discoveries are uncovered in “Counteract the Junk.” Such discoveries include the following:

CHOLESTEROL AND WEIGHT CONTROL

High-fat junk foods such as cake, ice cream, doughnuts, cookies and pies produce cholesterol-related acids that can clog arteries and raise cholesterol levels over time — opening the door to heart disease. Scientists have identified a special type of soluble fiber found in whole grain oats known as beta glucans that can counteract that effect. According to scientists, beta glucans can remarkably reduce the absorption of dietary fats and control cholesterol and weight by itself, even when added to a diet that includes high-fat foods. Scientists have reported that beta glucans nab cholesterol-related acids produced by dietary fats — ushering them out of the body before they can ravage the heart and arteries and thus lowering the risk of heart disease.

The excess calories in high-fat foods are absorbed by the body and stored as fat, and can cause weight gain over time — opening the door to obesity. Both fiber and antioxidants can counteract that effect. Scientists have reported that fiber helps control weight by reducing the amount of calories the body absorbs. It does that by nabbing calories — speeding them through the digestive system before they can be absorbed and stored as fat. Scientists have also reported that antioxidants help control weight by providing the body with the energy needed to burn fat more efficiently. These actions reduce the likelihood of weight gain and thus lower the risk of obesity.

NITROSAMINES AND PANCREATIC CANCER

Ultra-processed meats such as hot dogs, bacon and sausages contain nitrites. Over time, nitrites can open the door to pancreatic cancer by breaking down and combining with amines to form cancer-causing compounds known as nitrosamines. Vitamins C, E and selenium can counteract that effect. Scientists have reported that vitamins C, E and selenium fight pancreatic cancer by neutralizing nitrites and inhibiting the formation of nitrosamines over time — thus helping to immobilize the cancer-causing process.

HOMOCYSTEINE AND HEART DISEASE

Animal protein foods such as steaks, burgers and ribs can open the door to heart disease and stroke by increasing the body’s production of a potentially dangerous amino acid known as homocysteine. Homocysteine is a by-product of protein metabolism. Excessive amounts of homocysteine in the bloodstream open the door to heart disease and stroke by injuring blood vessels, which leads to the buildup of plaque (scar tissue) and narrowing of the carotid arteries. The B vitamins folic acid, vitamin B₆ and vitamin B₁₂ can counteract that effect. Scientists have reported that folic acid, vitamin B₆ and vitamin B₁₂ fight heart disease and stroke by breaking down excess homocysteine into harmless compounds — thus inhibiting injury to blood vessels and narrowing of the carotid arteries.

This research goes as far back as the 1990s and has been conducted at various research centers and institutions across America and abroad over the decades. Complimentary review copies of “Counteract the Junk” will be sent to journalists, editors and other members of the media upon request.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Health writer DéShond G Barnes discovered the “Counteract the Junk” concept in the late 1990s by poring through medical journals and health, nutrition and diet publications for nearly a year, and has practiced the revolutionary “Counteract the Junk” methodology ever since — with incredible success.

By examining nutrition facts labels, calculating the total amount of fiber, antioxidants and other essential nutrients provided by health foods, and consuming a daily diet containing an average of 100+% of the Recommended Daily Allowance for fiber, antioxidants and other essential nutrients — Barnes has maintained excellent blood cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure and body weight over the decades without sacrificing unhealthy junk food favorites.

This has inspired Barnes to share this methodology with the rest of the world by publishing “Counteract the Junk” more than two decades later. Barnes also periodically conducts “Counteract the Junk” seminars at local Y.M.C.A.s in northern Illinois to spread the word about the “Counteract the Junk” methodology. Barnes lives and writes in northern Illinois.

ORIGINAL SOURCES

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Editors of Prevention^®. Prevention’s Healing With Vitamins. Rodale Press, Inc., 1996.
James Gordon. Vegetables, fruit and cancer prevention: a review. Journal of the American Medical Association,
Judy Jameson. Fat-Burning Foods and Other Weight-Loss Secrets. NTC/Contemporary Publishing Group, Inc., 1994.
Mark Bricklin. Prevention Magazine’s Nutrition Advisor. Rodale Press, Inc., 1993.
Michael Murray. Long-term intake of dietary fiber and decreased risk of coronary heart disease. New England Journal of Medicine,
Robert Garrison Jr., M.A., R.Ph. and Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D. The Nutrition Desk Reference. Keats Publishing, Inc., 1995.
Selene Yeager and the Editors of Prevention. Prevention’s New Foods For Healing. Rodale Press, Inc., 1999.

For additional information about the book, visit https://www.Amazon.com/Counteract-Junk-Physiological-Saturated-Components/dp/B0GJRC5G13.

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Karen L. Hatch Releases Powerful New Book on Healing from Covert Abuse and Reclaiming Self-Worth

DETROIT, Mich., May 6, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Transformational life coach and speaker Karen L. Hatch announces the release of her powerful new book, “Knife in Shining Armor: Overcoming the Shock of Deception” (ISBN: 978-1834189499), published March 27, 2026, through Tellwell Publishing.

Image caption: Karen L. Hatch Releases Powerful New Book on Healing from Covert Abuse and Reclaiming Self-Worth.

In this deeply personal and empowering work, Hatch shares her journey through covert emotional, psychological, and spiritual abuse within a marriage that appeared, on the surface, to be grounded in faith. Through candid storytelling, she reveals how subtle manipulation and deception eroded her sense of self—and how she ultimately reclaimed her identity and purpose.

“Knife in Shining Armor” is more than a story of betrayal and pain; it is a guide for transformation. Readers are invited to move beyond survival and into healing, as Hatch offers insight into breaking cycles of unmet needs and rebuilding self-worth. The book provides a framework for personal growth, encouraging individuals to rise above past wounds and step into a renewed sense of strength and clarity.

Drawing from her own lived experience and professional expertise, Hatch introduces her “R4 Strategies for Transformation”: Resilience, Reinvention, Redefining, and Recovery. These principles serve as a foundation for readers seeking to heal deeply and create lasting change in their lives.

About the Author

Karen L. Hatch is a transformational life coach and speaker who turned a life marked by trauma, disappointment, and divorce into a powerful story of healing and purpose. Earning her degrees later in life, she now helps others rise through her R4 Strategies for Transformation. Through her QueenEquity Life Coaching practice, Hatch empowers individuals – especially women – to heal, reclaim their identity, and walk boldly into their purpose. She believes no storm is too powerful to overcome and that brokenness can give birth to beauty.

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Author: Karen L. Hatch

Contact: AuthorPress@tellwell.ca

Buy Link: Knife in Shining Armor ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/1834189497 )

Genre: Nonfiction

Released: March 27, 2026

PAPERBACK ISBN-13: 9781834189499

Publisher: Tellwell ( https://tellwell.ca )

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Reiki Master, meditation guide, breathwork facilitator and mother of twins writes the children’s book she wishes she had as a child

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — When Ani Lalazarian changed careers in 2020, leaving the fashion world to become an energy healer, breathwork facilitator and spiritual guide, she held tight to one conviction: that children and adults all carry a special light within them—they simply need the tools to find it. Now, Dragonfly Dreams Press, LLC is releasing her debut picture book – “Into the Heart of the Forest: A Journey to Love” (ISBN: 979-8218897246 paperback; 979-8218883294 hardcover) – a gorgeously illustrated adventure story that brings those tools directly to the page.

Image caption: Cover, “Into the Heart of the Forest: A Journey to Love,” by Ani Lalazarian.

Lalazarian’s path was anything but linear. She spent more than six years as a fashion designer, running her own business before a trip to an orphanage in South India stopped her in her tracks. It set Lalazarian on a healing journey that led to certifications in Usui Reiki (levels 1 and 2), Reiki Master training, shamanic healing, breathwork, Kundalini Yoga and HeartMath®. A mother of twins herself, she eventually found her way to children’s storytelling, finding it to be the most natural extension of her spiritual expertise.

“Children need more than advice in emotional moments—they need tools they can actually feel and use in their bodies,” says Lalazarian. “That became the inspiration for everything I’m building.”

That mission is the foundation of “Into the Heart of the Forest: A Journey to Love.” It’s more than a bedtime story. It’s a doorway into emotional resilience, courage and nervous system awareness—and an invitation back home to yourself, to love, to your center. Through imaginative scenes and gentle guidance, readers are invited to practice calming visualization, self-soothing techniques and empowering affirmations alongside the characters.

“In every child lives a light so bright it can change the world,” writes Lalazarian. “I wanted to write a story where children don’t just watch the characters become brave—they feel it themselves, in their own bodies, as they turn the pages.”

By embedding breathwork and guided visualization into the narrative itself, Lalazarian gives parents and caregivers a built-in emotional regulation tool for bedtime, big feelings or any moment a child needs to return to themselves. The main characters’ journey – from frustration and fear to courage, connection and love – mirrors the emotional landscape children (and adults) navigate every day, and the techniques woven throughout reflect more than a decade of Lalazarian’s training in the healing arts.

“Into the Heart of the Forest: A Journey to Love” is an ideal read for children ages four through eight and for any family looking to bring mindfulness into their daily routine. It’s a reminder that, in Lalazarian’s own words, “love is your greatest power”—and that the magic children seek in the world is the same magic they already carry within.

“My hope is that children return to this book again and again—not just for the story, but for the feeling it gives them,” says Lalazarian. “That they close the last page knowing they are brave, they are strong and the light within them is real.”

Ani Lalazarian’s children’s picture book, “Into the Heart of the Forest: A Journey to Love,” is available now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other major online booksellers.

About Dragonfly Dreams Press, LLC

Dragonfly Dreams Press is a heart-centered publishing house devoted to creating books for the soul. Its mission is to awaken both children and adults through meaningful literature, stories and guidebooks that reconnect readers to the love, wisdom and inner light within. Through conscious storytelling, the press aims to inspire healing, imagination and deeper human connection.

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A Father’s Memoir and Practical Guide for High-Conflict Co-Parenting Available June 16: Calling Out the Shadows

GULF BREEZE, Fla., April 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — What happens when silence protects the wrong person? That’s a core question at the heart of “Calling Out the Shadows: A Father’s Stand Against the Current” (ISBN: 979-8995335115). Written by Neal Winsomer, it’s scheduled for release on June 16, 2026 through Neal Winsomer Publishing LLC.

Image caption: Cover, “Calling out the Shadows” by Neal Winsomer.

“Calling Out the Shadows” is at once a memoir, a manual and a father’s story. It documents one man’s decision to respond to chaos with clarity, to meet secrecy with transparency and to choose love over anger for his daughter’s sake. The book chronicles 10 years of contested co-parenting across 999 documented hours of writing.

The narrative traces a contested divorce, denied access, communication shutdowns, rewritten histories and a former wife’s efforts to distance a father from his daughter. Through all of it, the author held to a moral, ethical and honorable standard.

This is not a self-help book that tells you what to do. It’s one man’s honest, subjective account of what he did, why it held up and how the framework behind it might apply to others. What readers take away is entirely theirs.

“What began as a letter to my daughter,” Winsomer says, “turned into a memoir and a practical guide, written for anyone who may relate or recognize pieces of their own story in it.”

It’s written directly to fathers, mothers, family members, family law professionals, therapists, co-parenting advocates and others working to bring a sensitive story forward with clarity and protection.

Its 10 appendices offer practical tools, including:

24 deflective and evasive communication patterns, identified and defined
An A-to-Z behavioral reference list
AI-supported court documentation frameworks
Strategies for protecting, telling and publishing sensitive stories

A restricted language framework of 2,150 words and phrases was applied throughout — chosen for genuine voice, legal durability and platform compliance. Every word is the author’s own.

“The Skimmer’s Edition eBook” is a curated preview edition featuring the opening thought, closing thought, chapter headings and pull quote from each chapter. It’s designed for readers, media and professionals who want a meaningful first look at the book’s scope and structure.

ABOUT NEAL WINSOMER

Neal Winsomer is a father, author and creator of “Protected Narrative Pathway Solutions” — a structured approach to help individuals share sensitive stories with security and authenticity. “Calling Out the Shadows” is his first book. He consults, speaks and offers strategic guidance for those ready to bring their stories from the shadows into the light.

Image caption: Author Neal Winsomer (illustration).

The book will be available in paperback, hardcover, ebook, audiobook and large print. To request an advanced copy of “The Skimmer’s Edition eBook” or an advance reader copy of the full book, contact Neal Winsomer at 1-904-736-5175 or info@nealwinsomer.com.

More Information: https://nealwinsomer.com/.

ABOUT NEAL WINSOMER PUBLISHING LLC

Neal Winsomer Publishing is a small imprint serving as the home for the works of author Neal Winsomer and the development of Protected Narrative Pathway Solutions, a structured approach for sharing sensitive stories with security and authenticity. Neal Winsomer Publishing LLC is a member of the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) and is based in Florida. Learn more: https://nealwinsomerpublishing.com/.

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Just Announced: Award-Winning Documentary ‘Wolf’s Message’ Begins Streaming Free on Tubi April 29 Across Global Markets

The Acclaimed Film Brings a Powerful True Story of Love, Loss, and the Afterlife to Audiences Worldwide

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The award-winning documentary “Wolf’s Message” will begin streaming free on Tubi starting April 29, expanding its reach across international markets including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. Inspired by the best-selling book by acclaimed spiritual teacher and former U.S. Navy Commander Suzanne Giesemann, “Wolf’s Message” tells the extraordinary true story of Michael “Wolf” Pasakarnis – an artist who often said he walked between two worlds, and whose sudden death by lightning at age 29 left behind a series of deeply compelling and unexplained clues.

Image caption: “Wolf’s Message,” an award-winning documentary on spiritual consciousness, showcases its latest accolades on its updated promotional poster.

In the aftermath of his passing, Wolf’s parents, Mike and Beth Pasakarnis, discovered writings, drawings, and messages that appeared to foreshadow his death. Through Giesemann, they began receiving strikingly specific and evidential communications – offering what many believe is powerful proof that consciousness and connection continue beyond physical life.

Directed by filmmaker Jim Spruell, the film blends intimate interviews, real-life readings, and expert perspectives to explore enduring questions about consciousness, grief, and the continuity of love. The result is a deeply human story that challenges conventional thinking while offering a message of hope, healing, and spiritual awakening.

“This story is more than just a remarkable afterlife communication; it’s a call to awaken to a greater truth,” says Suzanne Giesemann. “Wolf’s presence continues to guide and uplift those who hear his message.”

“Wolf’s Message” premiered in April 2025 and has received multiple honors, including the Director’s Choice Award at the Illuminate Film Festival – widely recognized as a leading festival for conscious cinema – as well as the Diamond Award for Best Feature Documentary at the Mindfield LA Film Festival. The film also won “Best Spiritual/Mystical Film” and “Best True Story” at the prestigious World Film Festival in Cannes, highlighting innovative and inspiring storytelling on a global stage.

Now accessible to audiences worldwide via Tubi beginning April 29, “Wolf’s Message” brings its thought-provoking and emotionally resonant story to a broader audience than ever before.

ABOUT SUZANNE GIESEMANN

Suzanne Giesemann is a spiritual teacher, best-selling author, and documentarian recognized on Watkins’ list of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People. Others on the list include Pope Francis and the Dalai Lama. In 2024, she was awarded the prestigious 2024 Humanity’s Team Spiritual Leadership Award, which has only been given 11 times since 2006. Past recipients of this award include Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela (posthumously).

A former Navy Commander with a master’s degree in National Security Affairs, Suzanne served as a commanding officer and aide to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. She now guides people to live consciously connected and divinely guided lives through her teachings, workshops, and retreats.

Suzanne has authored 15 best-selling books, including “The Awakened Way” and “Wolf’s Message,” the latter of which is the inspiration for her 2025 documentary produced in partnership with filmmaker Jim Spruell. She has also created six best-selling Hemi-Sync recordings and shares her insights with millions through her YouTube channel, the Daily Way inspirational messages, and the Awakened Way app. Her memoir Messages of Hope was adapted into an award-winning documentary available on Amazon Prime and YouTube.

She serves as faculty with The Shift Network and Humanity’s Team and is a member of the Evolutionary Leaders Circle, a group of thought leaders from diverse disciplines who help support a global shift in consciousness.

Suzanne is known for her joyful, down-to-earth teaching style, laced with hope and healing messages that go straight to the heart.

For more about Suzanne and her work, visit: https://suzannegiesemann.com/.

DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT FROM JIM SPRUELL

I never met Wolf Pasakarnis, but he changed my life.

Through this documentary, I’ve walked where he walked, seen him through the eyes of those who loved him, and witnessed the deep, unwavering love of his parents. Suzanne Giesemann helped me understand Wolf’s magnificent spirit, and that journey has been life changing.

Suzanne’s own story—going from a no-nonsense Navy Commander to a respected evidential medium—is remarkable, and it’s part of this film.

Wolf was complex, often misunderstood, and struggled in this world because he was “tethered to the other side.” His story has transformed how I see life, death, and the afterlife. I hope it does the same for you.

Wolf would want you to know: Death is inevitable, but it is also a beautiful return home.

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Long Beach Post and Long Beach Business Journal Join The LA Local

Strengthens Local Reporting, Preserves Jobs and Positions Newsrooms for Long-Term Growth

LONG BEACH, Calif., April 28, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Long Beach Post and Long Beach Business Journal, two of the city’s most trusted independent news outlets, are joining The LA Local, a nonprofit news organization dedicated to building and supporting community-centered newsrooms across Los Angeles County.

Image caption: A reporter at the Long Beach Post, now part of The LA Local, interviews a resident in Long Beach, CA. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.

By joining The LA Local, the Post and Business Journal gain access to added resources, collaboration with other outlets serving the area and regional reporting capacity. The Long Beach newsroom will receive financial support, maintain its current staff size, and expand its capacity for community engagement and neighborhood coverage, all while remaining locally led, independently branded, and deeply rooted in Long Beach. The integration is based on a shared commitment to ensuring Long Beach residents continue to have access to strong, independent local journalism.

Led by Founding CEO Michele Siqueiros, The LA Local has launched nonprofit community newsrooms throughout L.A. County, expanded existing outlets like Boyle Heights Beat and invested in regional news organizations like LAist and CalMatters.

“Long Beach residents deserve journalism that reflects their lives, their neighborhoods and their city,” said Michele Siqueiros, founding CEO of The LA Local. “The LA Local was built around that belief, and the Long Beach Post and Business Journal have spent years doing that work. Welcoming them into The LA Local means more resources for the reporters who show up every day for this community, and more ways for residents to engage with the coverage that affects them most.”

The Long Beach Post and Long Beach Business Journal, which became nonprofit news organizations in 2023 under the umbrella of the Long Beach Journalism Initiative, will continue day-to-day operations with the same local focus as part of The LA Local.

Over time, The LA Local also plans to expand into Long Beach its LA Documenters program, part of the award-winning Documenters Network by City Bureau, which recruits, trains and pays local residents to document local public meetings, and a youth journalism program that works with local high schools to train young people in journalism. In addition to expanded programming, The LA Local will deepen community engagement work in Long Beach and remains committed to hearing from residents and stakeholders about how best to strengthen local news and how the Post and Business Journal can remain effective informers for the city.

Melissa Evans, who served as CEO of the Long Beach Journalism Initiative, will remain as Managing Director of Long Beach, leading fundraising and engagement for the publication. Jeremiah Dobruck will continue leading the Long Beach newsroom as its top editor.

“Local news across the country has been through enormous change, and so has the Post,” Melissa Evans said. “We have worked hard to create a sustainable path forward while our reporting team continues to do excellent, meaningful journalism for this city. This integration gives us greater stability and the ability to keep growing from a stronger foundation, while preserving the local reporting Long Beach deserves.”

Over the past two decades, local journalism in Long Beach – like in many communities – has steadily felt the pain of a shifting media market, leaving fewer resources to cover a growing and complex city. This announcement financially stabilizes the Long Beach Post and Business Journal ensuring they continue producing fact-based journalism. The LA Local model is built on rigorous journalistic standards, including editorial independence, professionalism and accuracy, while ensuring coverage remains free and accessible to the public—supported by a mix of philanthropic, corporate and membership revenue.

“The Long Beach Post is an important piece of our community’s infrastructure,” said Michelle Byerly, Executive Director of The Nonprofit Partnership. “It connects residents to each other and to the resources they need, grounding them in trusted, local facts. Keeping communities informed and engaged is a public service and the Post is essential to that. With The LA Local, a stronger Post means a stronger Long Beach.”

The LA Local was created following an extensive community listening effort, and with support from a broad coalition of local and national supporters, including anchor investments from The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, The Spiegel Family Fund, the American Journalism Project and others. Its founding Board of Directors includes local journalism, community, and philanthropic leaders with deep roots in and a passionate commitment to Southern California.

Earlier this year, The LA Local launched new publications that expanded coverage to 10 communities in L.A. County, adding 29 newsroom jobs within its own newsrooms and at LAist and CalMatters. It continues to represent one of the nation’s largest nonprofit news startups and is fueled by $19.3 million in philanthropic investments and partnerships with more than 20 area media outlets and universities, ensuring that local reporting remains vital, accessible and reflects the communities it serves.

“Long Beach City College and our local newsrooms share a common goal: We are both institutions dedicated to public service and the empowerment of our residents,” said Uduak-Joe Ntuk, President of the Long Beach Community College Board of Trustees. “We are excited to welcome The LA Local to Long Beach and look forward to a relationship where community voices and concerns are given the coverage all our neighborhoods deserve.”

About The LA Local

The LA Local is a nonprofit news organization built to strengthen Los Angeles by serving and connecting local communities with trusted, community-centered journalism, starting in Boyle Heights, East L.A., Koreatown, Pico-Union, Westlake, Inglewood, South L.A., and now Long Beach. The LA Local also provides region-wide coverage, partnering with more than 20 local media outlets and universities to strengthen journalism in the region. The LA Local’s newsroom also includes youth journalists and LA Documenters, a program that has recruited, trained and paid more than 100 Angelenos to document local government meetings. Learn more at https://thelalocal.org/.

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Larrea Press Announces ‘Miscalculated Risks’ Nominated for Book of the Year

SISTERS, Ore., April 15, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Larrea Press today announced its book “Miscalculated Risks: Attacked, Crippled, Paralyzed, Drowning, Unconscious and Freezing in The Wild (Just Not All At Once)” (ISBN: 979-8998909504), by Michael Cooper has been selected as a finalist for Adventure, Sports & Recreation Book of the Year by Foreword INDIES – one of the most respected international literary award panels.

Image caption: Michael Cooper is shown on the cover of his memoir “Miscalculated Risks.”

As part of its mission to discover, review, and share the best books from university presses and independent publishers, Foreword Magazine, Inc., hosts an annual awards program. Finalists represent the best books published each year.

The Forward INDIES nomination comes on the heels of Cooper being nominated for the Eric Hoffer Montaigne Medal for “the most thought-provoking book” of the year and winning both the American Writing Awards and Literary Global Book Awards – distinctions prompting National Today to recognize Cooper as “a leading voice in adventure literature.”

“My wish is that readers of ‘Miscalculated Risks’ will be inspired to pursue their own dreams, whether adventuring in the wild, resurrecting a sidelined passion, or striving toward a longed-for career,” said author Michael Cooper. “Dream big, live big. Don’t wait. The first steps lead eventually to the summit. And to the adventurer whose time at the forefront has passed, I hope you enjoy my love letter to the wild that is ‘Miscalculated Risks’ and are vicariously transported to the edge of the map.”

Michael Cooper’s bestselling memoir blends adventure, personal reflection, and gripping storytelling as it chronicles his many near-fatal expeditions, extreme wilderness encounters, and the relentless drive that pushed him more than 8,000 miles into some of the most remote and uncharted landscapes in North America.

Across its exhilarating, often darkly humorous chapters, “Miscalculated Risks” recounts Cooper’s close brushes with death in the wild:

Mortally wounded in a Mexican jungle, twenty pathless miles from medical help
Severely hypothermic on an isolated Oregon river, battling sixty-nine miles of rapids during a weeklong blizzard
Deathly ill and out of water in sun-scorched desert
And several more life-threatening episodes that tested the limits of endurance, resolve, and luck

Cooper’s memoir explores themes of wilderness survival, camaraderie, the lure of untouched landscapes, and the human drive to test boundaries – sometimes recklessly so.

“The wilderness comes alive on the page in this (literal) trailblazer’s memoir. … Cooper portrays his adventures in immersive detail. His descriptions of his experiences in untouched areas are lyrical. … Lovers of the outdoors and armchair travelers alike will enjoy adventuring along with him. OUR VERDICT: GET IT” – Kirkus Reviews

“An outdoors adventure memoir packed with hair-raising encounters, gripping moments of life-or-death, and confrontations with nature that will leave readers on the edges of their seats. … Libraries seeking adventure stories of mountaineering and outdoors encounters will want to add ‘Miscalculated Risks’ to their collections. … Nothing short of remarkable.” – D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

“This isn’t some slow-burning narrative; it’s a series of high-stakes moments when things went completely wrong during backpacking, climbing, and rafting trips. Cooper walks the reader through several terrifying scenarios … The honesty in ‘Miscalculated Risks’ is what makes the memoir work so well. Michael Cooper doesn’t try to sound like a legendary explorer; he sounds like a guy who is genuinely lucky to be breathing and wants to show you exactly where he tripped up. There is a lot of vulnerability here, especially when he describes the mental toll of being completely helpless in the wild. The pacing is great because the intensity of the accidents is balanced by some really thoughtful reflections on why people take these kinds of risks in the first place. … It is a gripping, cautionary book that definitely stays with you after you finish it. I highly recommend this book!” – Kristen A. Peters, Readers’ Favorite

ABOUT MICHAEL COOPER:

A wilderness adventurer, mountaineer and backcountry navigator, Michael Cooper has trekked through thousands of miles of wild terrain, including areas untouched by any recorded explorer. He is also a respected recording engineer and producer, working with Academy Award winner William Hurt, ABC World News anchor Barry Serafin, and Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Ashley Cleveland. Cooper’s journalism has appeared over 500 times in eight national and international magazines.

Learn more at https://MichaelCooperAdventurer.com

ABOUT LARREA PRESS:

Larrea Press is an independent publisher primarily recognized for publishing the bestselling and award-winning adventure memoir “Miscalculated Risks: Attacked, Crippled, Paralyzed, Drowning, Unconscious and Freezing in The Wild (Just Not All At Once)” by Michael Cooper. Larrea Press focuses on adventure non-fiction.

Learn more at https://soloist.ai/larreapress

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Larrea Press Announces ‘Miscalculated Risks’ Nominated for Book of the Year

Image caption: Michael Cooper is shown on the cover of his memoir “Miscalculated Risks.”

Across its exhilarating, often darkly humorous chapters, “Miscalculated Risks” recounts Cooper’s close brushes with death in the wild:

Mortally wounded in a Mexican jungle, twenty pathless miles from medical help
Severely hypothermic on an isolated Oregon river, battling sixty-nine miles of rapids during a weeklong blizzard
Deathly ill and out of water in sun-scorched desert
And several more life-threatening episodes that tested the limits of endurance, resolve, and luck

Cooper’s memoir explores themes of wilderness survival, camaraderie, the lure of untouched landscapes, and the human drive to test boundaries – sometimes recklessly so.

ABOUT MICHAEL COOPER:

Learn more at https://MichaelCooperAdventurer.com

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Epic Fantasy Trilogy ‘The Chronicles of Hadúr’ Celebrates Completion with New Free TTRPG Campaigns Set in Arisea

Author Michal Snaerravn Expands His Fantasy Universe into Tabletop Role-Playing Games

CALGARY, Alberta, Canada, April 14, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Epic fantasy author Michal Snaerravn announces the completion of his acclaimed trilogy, “The Chronicles of Hadúr,” with the release of “Mist of Akhlys” (ISBN: 978-1834181714), published December 21, 2025, through Tellwell Publishing, alongside the launch of a new, free tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) campaign series inspired by the books.

Image caption: Epic Fantasy Trilogy ‘The Chronicles of Hadur’ Celebrates Completion with New Free TTRPG Campaigns Set in Arisea.

Designed for Game Masters and players, the new TTRPG campaigns are set in the world of Arisea and draw directly from the events of the “Chronicles.” These immersive adventures are offered as a free resource on https://www.thechroniclesofhadur.com/, giving fans a new way to experience the saga and step into its richly imagined realm.

The first campaign, “The Staff of Amdren: Part 1 – The Iron Box,” is a standalone adventure designed to be played in a single session lasting approximately 6 to 9 hours. Additional installments – Parts 2 and 3 – are scheduled for release in summer 2026.

While the campaigns are fully self-contained and can be enjoyed without reading the books, those familiar with the trilogy will discover deeper connections, added context, and an even richer gameplay experience.

The trilogy includes: “Curse of Ashmedei,” “Golems of Beithir,” and “The Mist of Akhlys.”

Together, these novels form an epic narrative of war, magic, destiny, and redemption centered on Amnon, a young Demonblood navigating treacherous alliances, ancient powers, and a world on the brink of collapse.

FROM BOOK PAGES TO TABLETOP

The new TTRPG content transforms key story arcs and locations from the trilogy into playable scenarios. Game Masters can integrate the campaigns into their own systems, making them accessible to both experienced players and newcomers.

These adventures provide:

Lore-rich settings based on the novels
Story-driven quests tied to major events
Flexible modules adaptable to popular TTRPG systems
Free access for fans and gaming communities

WHAT READERS & CRITICS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE SERIES

Readers and critics alike have praised “The Chronicles of Hadúr” for its immersive world-building, compelling characters, and gripping storytelling across all three books.

“I finished reading this trilogy a few months ago, and it has stuck with me since. A really fun, fast-paced story that had me constantly guessing up until the very end and left me with bittersweet feelings at its conclusion. I can’t recommend it enough!” – Cronos, Amazon.ca (5-star review of the full trilogy, including The Mist of Akhlys).

Antonia, reviewing “Golems of Beithir” on Goodreads, wrote: “Excellent storyline, plot, characters, and good pace. I enjoyed reading this book… A must read for any and all book lovers everywhere.”

For “Curse of Ashmedei,” reviewer Marlies called it: “An entertaining and enthralling read full of twists and turns, and of course magic.”

The series also received high praise from Reader Views Magazine: “Readers will discover here a dark epic fantasy layered with profound meaning yet maintaining a storyline of loyalty, strength, perseverance, and hope when all seems lost… This grand and satisfying story… takes them on an epic journey that will sink deeply into their souls.” — Reader Views Magazine (Austin, TX).

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Michal Snaerravn is an epic fantasy author whose work blends adventure, romance, and mythic storytelling. Inspired by tabletop role-playing games and classic folklore, he creates immersive worlds that invite readers to explore themes of loyalty, identity, and courage.

His writing reflects a belief that storytelling is a shared experience — one that connects people across generations and mediums.

For updates, campaign downloads, and book information, visit: https://www.thechroniclesofhadur.com/

BOOK INFORMATION

Email: Authorpress@tellwell.ca
Title: “The Chronicles of Hadúr Trilogy”
Author: Michal Snaerravn
Website: https://www.thechroniclesofhadur.com/
Genre: Epic Fantasy
Format: Paperback / Hardcover / eBook
ISBN: 9781834381466
Publication Date: December 21, 2025

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From ‘Bug Man’ to Nine-Figure Exit: Cameron Bawden Reveals the Blueprint in New Book ‘Home Service Empire’

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 25, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In his powerful new book, “Home Service Empire: How I Built, Scaled, and Sold a Family of Businesses Worth Over $100 Million” (ISBN: 978-196833-852 paperback; 978-1968339869 ebook; 978-1968339845 hardcover; Legacy Launch Pad Publishing), entrepreneur Cameron Bawden shares the battle-tested blueprint behind building one of Arizona’s largest privately owned home service companies—and exiting on his terms.

Image caption: Cover, “Home Service Empire” by Cameron Bawden.

Bawden didn’t start with venture capital, an MBA, or industry connections. He started knocking on doors in the Arizona heat, spraying pest-infested backyards himself, and questioning whether he’d made a catastrophic mistake. After years of grinding, near bankruptcy, federal audits, and $4 million of debt, he transformed Green Mango Pest Control into a $27 million-per-year operation with 30%+ profit margins – ultimately fielding offers of $40 million, $50 million, and $60 million before closing on a life-changing exit in 2024.

In “Home Service Empire,” Bawden introduces what he calls the “Value Vortex,” a nine-point framework designed to help entrepreneurs build scalable, sellable companies without sacrificing their families, health, or sanity. Drawing from seven businesses launched, five exits totaling more than $100 million, and dozens of private equity negotiations, he reveals what buyers actually value and how founders can build with leverage from day one.

“Building to sell isn’t about cashing out,” Bawden says. “It’s about never feeling trapped again. When you build a business that works without you, you gain options. You gain freedom. You gain control.”

The book challenges the romanticized “hustle at all costs” narrative and replaces it with a systems-driven, identity-first approach. Bawden argues that entrepreneurs must evolve from operator to owner if they want to create true enterprise value. Through candid stories of failure, resilience, and reinvention – including walking away from multiple businesses and navigating a $400,000 federal fine—he delivers a practical roadmap for turning service businesses into premium, acquisition-ready assets.

As demand for skilled trades and home services continues to surge nationwide, “Home Service Empire” arrives at a pivotal moment for contractors, founders, and blue-collar entrepreneurs seeking to scale beyond owner-operator status and build companies that command top-dollar valuations.

Cameron Bawden’s groundbreaking business memoir and playbook, “Home Service Empire,” is available now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other major booksellers.

ABOUT CAMERON BAWDEN

Cameron Bawden is an entrepreneur, investor, and enterprise builder best known for scaling and exiting multiple home service companies totaling more than $100 million in transactions. After building one of Arizona’s largest privately owned pest control platforms and completing a nine-figure exit, he launched Hype Pharm, an operator-led holding company focused on acquiring and scaling home service businesses into premium, enterprise-value assets.

Through Hype Pharm and the 1% Club, his private membership community for ambitious service entrepreneurs, Bawden teaches founders how to evolve from owner-operator to enterprise architect. His frameworks center on operational excellence, brand positioning, leadership development, and building businesses that create freedom, optionality, and long-term wealth. For more information, visit https://www.hypepharm.com/

ABOUT LEGACY LAUNCH PAD PUBLISHING

Legacy Launch Pad is the leading book publisher for entrepreneurs and changemakers who want to build authority and leave a legacy. The company has published numerous Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling authors whose books have been featured on Today, Good Morning America, The New York Times and USA Today. For more information, visit https://www.legacylaunchpadpub.com/

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Mission Alpha: Take Flight in Your Career Transition – Aaron Jones Empowers Australian Defence Force Veterans to Navigate Civilian Careers with Confidence

VICTORIA, Australia, March 25, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Leaving military service can be one of the most significant transitions in a person’s life, filled with both uncertainty and opportunity. In his debut guide, “Mission Alpha: Take Flight in Your Career Transition” (Paperback ISBN: 978-1779622709) published March 2026 by Tellwell Publishing, author and veteran advocate Aaron Jones delivers a clear, practical, and empowering roadmap to help current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) members thrive in their civilian careers.

Image caption: “Mission Alpha: Take Flight in Your Career Transition” by Aaron Jones.

Drawing on years of experience in system safety and human factors, Jones has created a resource that addresses the unique strengths and challenges faced by military personnel transitioning into the corporate world. With an emphasis on self-awareness, skill translation, and strategic planning, “Mission Alpha” equips veterans with the tools they need to take control of their professional futures.

Inside, readers will find step-by-step guidance on crafting compelling résumés, building professional networks, and confidently navigating interviews. Jones also includes real-world examples and practical exercises designed to help veterans identify their transferable skills, explore new industries, and set actionable career goals.

“This book is more than a career guide. It’s a mission plan for life after service,” says Jones. “Veterans have incredible skills, resilience, and leadership experience. The challenge is communicating that value in a way that resonates with civilian employers. My goal is to bridge that gap.”

Whether you’re contemplating your next move, facing the uncertainty of transition, or ready to take bold steps toward a new career, “Mission Alpha” serves as a trusted companion, offering clarity, confidence, and a sense of direction at every stage of the journey.

About the Author

Aaron Jones is a passionate advocate for veterans, committed to supporting their transition from military to civilian life by ensuring access to essential resources. With expertise spanning safety, system safety, and human factors, he leverages his consulting experience to bridge the military and corporate worlds. Through tailored coaching and mentoring, Jones empowers veterans to leverage their strengths, reframe their experiences, and pursue fulfilling civilian careers.

BOOK DETAILS
Title: “Mission Alpha: Take Flight in Your Career Transition”
Author: Aaron Jones
Genre: Career Development / Veterans / Self-Help
Release Date: March 3, 2026
Paperback ISBN: 9781779622709
Hardcover ISBN: 9781779622716
eBook ISBN: 9781779622723
Purchase Link: https://a.co/d/00Bgueql
Tellwell Publishing ( https://www.tellwellpublishing.com/ )

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Camino Author Spearheads New Pilgrim Tradition Along the Camino de Santiago

As part of her global Camino Cleanup campaign, Kiser is spearheading a new pilgrim tradition of picking up one piece of litter each day while walking the Camino

SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 24, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Santiago de Compostela Pilgrim’s Reception Office in Spain reports that 530,999 people received a Compostela certificate of completion in 2025, up 6% over 2024. Author Karin Kiser of Camino Chronicles Press says the actual number of people walking or biking the Camino de Santiago routes is more than that – much more.

Photo caption: Karin Kiser picking up trash on the Camino.

According to Kiser, many people walk sections that don’t end in Santiago de Compostela. Repeat pilgrims often choose not to get a second or third certificate of completion. Spaniards, who represent more than 40% of annual Compostelas, often walk the Camino in stages over several years.

That means there are well over 600,000 people on the trails each year – with more to come as the Camino celebrates the next Holy or Jubilee Year in 2027. With new flexible starting point requirements to receive a Compostela, the Camino could soon see one million walkers on the trails annually.

“More people walking the Camino means more litter,” notes Kiser, “both on the trail itself and behind the bushes where unprepared and unaware pilgrims are going to the bathroom and leaving their dirty tissues behind. I hope to change that.”

“Unfortunately, there isn’t an established infrastructure for cleaning the Camino,” Kiser adds, “so it’s up to each of us to do our part to keep these sacred paths free of litter and human waste. Most pilgrims carry a shell on their backpacks and a stone in their pockets for the Cruz de Ferro. Why not one item of litter each day as a way of giving thanks to the Camino?”

As part of her global Camino Cleanup campaign, Kiser is spearheading a new pilgrim tradition of picking up one piece of litter each day while walking the Camino. “If every pilgrim who walks the 500-miles from in St Jean Pied de Port does this, it would equal more than one million pieces of rubbish collected by a small fraction of pilgrims,” Kiser explains. “Imagine what the Camino will be like when this tradition catches on.”

To learn more about proper bathroom and trash protocol on the Camino de Santiago, visit http://karinkiser.com/bathroom-protocol/

For information about joining Karin Kiser in Spain for a week of Camino Cleanup, visit https://www.caminochroniclespress.com/support-camino-cleanup/

ABOUT KARIN KISER:

Karin Kiser is the founder of Camino Chronicles Press and the author of 10 books, including “Before the Camino,” “Your Inner Camino,” “After the Camino,” and the international bestseller “Lighten Your Load.” Part of book proceeds goes toward the global campaign to keep the Camino clean.

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Twitter: @PressCamino

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Archive directory unlocks secrets of world’s knowledge repositories

The Guide to Public Archives II is a unique navigational tool ideal for researchers looking for a comprehensive directory to the documents and artifacts of history

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 17, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For the first time, journalists and researchers have a searchable directory of over 1,500 of the world’s knowledge repositories. The new publication is from Newsjunkie.net, the data-journalism resource known for its “Who’s Behind the News” reporting. Guide to Public Archives II, a fully revised and expanded directory of the world’s artifact and document repositories, is designed to help journalists and scholars quickly and easily locate essential research materials.

The updated guide now includes a full representation of essential archives from major institutions such as the Library of Congress and the Vatican Apostolic Archive to regional and specialized collections devoted to particular communities, disciplines, and eras, such as the Timorese Resistance Archive. Each entry has been significantly expanded, with richer descriptions, improved structure, and more detailed information on collections, access policies, and contact points.

The Guide to Public Archives II has never been more necessary. It arrives at a moment of heightened urgency around the preservation of public records. As federal agencies remove datasets, government websites are compromised by misinformation, and historical records whitewashed, archivists, researchers, and journalists need a destination untarnished by ideology. The Guide to Public Archives II is a permanent, free reference to the world’s institutions that hold the record of human activity not altered by prejudice or partisanship.

“In the 20th century, the world put its history into archives, libraries, and museums. In the 21st, the collections are being fully digitized, and while this benefits researchers immensely, information on collections is hard to find,” said Gordon Whiting, publisher of Newsjunkie. “The Guide to Public Archives solves that problem. For example, a journalist researching colonial-era Indonesia can see a description of the collections held at the Nationaal Archief in The Netherlands, which hold exactly the records they need, and how to access them.”

Whiting added, “Institutional archives preserve everything from ancient census records and scientific observations to modern newspapers, photographs, and government documents. Our goal was to develop a navigation tool that allows these wonderful materials to be easily found.”

Newsjunkie’s Guide to Public Archives II helps match researchers to specialized repositories that serve not just as custodians of historical materials, but as active centers of documentation, interpretation, and collaboration. Many archives also function as applied research centers. India’s Archives and Research Centre for Ethnomusicology, in Gurugram, produces original field documentation on regional forms of folk music, in addition to managing a collection of historic recordings.

Contributor Dr. Amy Catlin-Jairazbhoy of UCLA notes, “It’s a collaborative educational institution working with local and foreign scholars. I find it very unusual. It’s an applied approach to archiving.”

Future updates will add new search and filtering tools. “The scale of these collections can be overwhelming,” Whiting added. “But they’re critically important. These collections belong to everyone. We’re making every archive discoverable.”

The Guide to Public Archives II is available free of charge at https://www.newsjunkie.net/article/introducing-guide-to-public-archives

The interactive Global Archive Map is at https://www.newsjunkie.net/archive-map

Additional information about Newsjunkie’s research and journalism resources can be found at https://www.newsjunkie.net/.

About Newsjunkie:

Newsjunkie.net is an independent journalism resource and database operating under the mission “Who’s behind the News?” The site tracks news organizations, media ownership networks, funding sources, broadcasts, journalism schools, and the key people behind media. It’s a free site, without advertising or a paywall. Its Prairie Fire project covers the data-rescue movement, tracking government erasures of public scientific records, and the organizations working to preserve them. Newsjunkie.net is published by Dharma Road, Inc., Los Angeles.

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Archive directory unlocks secrets of world’s knowledge repositories

The Guide to Public Archives II is a unique navigational tool ideal for researchers looking for a comprehensive directory to the documents and artifacts of history

The Guide to Public Archives II is available free of charge at https://www.newsjunkie.net/article/introducing-guide-to-public-archives

The interactive Global Archive Map is at https://www.newsjunkie.net/archive-map

Additional information about Newsjunkie’s research and journalism resources can be found at https://www.newsjunkie.net/.

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New Memoir ‘The Last Neighborhood: A South Philly Memoir’ Tells a Powerful Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting for Respect

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., March 13, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Author and former professional boxer Mike Rafferty announces the release of his new memoir, “The Last Neighborhood: A South Philly Memoir” (ISBN: 978-1834189406; March 2026, by Tellwell Publishing) a deeply personal coming-of-age story set in the working-class streets of South Philadelphia.

Image caption: Cover, “The Last Neighborhood: A South Philly Memoir.”

In “The Last Neighborhood: A South Philly Memoir,” Rafferty takes readers back to Grays Ferry, where every block had its own identity and every kid learned early how to survive. Growing up as the son of a boxer, young Michael faced constant pressure to prove himself in a neighborhood filled with tough fighters and athletes.

But this is not a Hollywood boxing story. It is a raw, honest account of a skinny, uncertain boy struggling with fear, self-doubt, and expectations. Determined to earn respect from his father and peers, Michael turns to boxing as a way to stand out and build confidence.

Supported by his large family, his faith, and his community, he enters the ring as a teenager, discovering that boxing is more than a sport—it is a test of character. Along the way, he learns the true meaning of discipline, resilience, and courage.

The memoir explores whether faith can silence inner doubts, whether community can lift a young man through hardship, and whether heart matters more than strength. It is also the story of how a future police officer learned life’s toughest lessons long before wearing a badge.

“This book is about where I came from, what shaped me, and how faith and perseverance helped me become who I am today,” said Rafferty. “It’s a tribute to South Philly and the people who never stopped believing in me.”

About the Author

Mike Rafferty was a top-ranked amateur and professional boxer for nine years. He went undefeated as a professional with a 7–0 record before a car accident and injuries interrupted his career. He later finished with a 9–1–1 record. Rafferty has served in law enforcement for 28 years and currently holds the rank of sergeant with the Philadelphia Police Department.

Book Information

Email Contact: Authorpress@tellwell.ca

Title: The Last Neighborhood : A South Philly Memoir

Author: Mike Rafferty

Website: https://authormikerafferty.com/

Genre: Memoir

Format: Paperback / Hardcover / eBook

ISBN: 9781834189406

Publication Date: March, 2026

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FILMCARD USA Releases MARVEL Digital Comics Full Series Archives

Fans can now own over 6 decades of The Amazing Spider-Man, X-Men, Fantastic Four, Captain America, and Iron Man.

RED BANK, N.J., March 11, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FILMCARD USA launched the first wave of (5) titles include: X-Men (750+ issues), Iron Man (750+ issues), The Amazing Spider-Man (1,000+ issues), Fantastic Four (750+ issues), and Captain America (750+ issues). Each set compilation spans over 60 years, offering collectors something extraordinary: the ability to own and access Marvel’s complete legacy series.

“Now fans and collectors everywhere can access rare and iconic issues without worrying about cost, condition, storage, organization, or subscription fees,” said Gary Van Emburgh, Managing Partner of GIT Collections.

Unlike subscription-based models, GIT’s collections are a one-time purchase, delivered on 4-in-1 USB devices (Standard USB, USB-C, Lightning, micro-USB connectors), compatible across phones, tablets, PCs, and all major operating systems. Readers can expect visually stunning illustrations and they’re digitally preserved, ensuring longevity and accessibility for generations to come.

KEY BENEFITS FOR FANS & COLLECTORS:

Ownership of full series Titles: never lose content or access
No subscriptions: enjoy them anytime, anywhere
Affordability–MSRP of $79.99, or roughly $0.10 per issue
Portable: No physical storage for a collection this massive
Organization: every Title is sequentially mapped across years and decades
The perfect gift to MARVEL fans for any occasion

AVAILABILITY:
Products are in stock at: https://gitcollections.com/pages/shop?utm_source=PR&utm_medium=Media&utm_campaign=GIT

ABOUT FILMCARD USA
For more than 20 years, the Company that has produced digital comic collections under the brand name GIT, has been synonymous with innovation in publishing and graphic novels. And as the first company to bring complete collections of digital comics to mass retailers – including Apple Stores, Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart – GIT helped pioneer the digital publishing revolution. GIT Collections continues its mission to preserve and make accessible the most iconic stories in pop culture history.

The GIT Brand has a proven legacy of producing officially licensed digital collections for MARVEL, DC Comics, Mad Magazine, Star Trek, Looney Tunes, National Lampoon, Scooby-Doo, and many others. The existing FILMCARD USA world-wide license with MARVEL Entertainment continues that tradition, providing unparalleled access and value to the heroes and stories that shaped pop culture.

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Gary Van Emburgh
Managing Partner, GIT Collections
856-295-1109
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New Book Uncovers VERIFIABLE Research in Health and Medicine Indicating That Fiber Can Counteract Saturated Fat, Calories and Other Junk Food Components – Supporting Less Restrictive Cholesterol and Weight Control

Karen L. Hatch Releases Powerful New Book on Healing from Covert Abuse and Reclaiming Self-Worth

Reiki Master, meditation guide, breathwork facilitator and mother of twins writes the children’s book she wishes she had as a child

A Father’s Memoir and Practical Guide for High-Conflict Co-Parenting Available June 16: Calling Out the Shadows

Just Announced: Award-Winning Documentary ‘Wolf’s Message’ Begins Streaming Free on Tubi April 29 Across Global Markets

Long Beach Post and Long Beach Business Journal Join The LA Local

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Camino Author Spearheads New Pilgrim Tradition Along the Camino de Santiago

Archive directory unlocks secrets of world’s knowledge repositories

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