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Perse Unveils a Forgotten Heroine’s Power, Resilience, and Quest for Peace in this Bold Greek Myth Retelling

'Circle of Peace' by author Sophia Kouidou-Giles is the latest book in the mythology inspired series

SEATTLE, Wash., March 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — From acclaimed author Sophia Kouidou-Giles comes “Circle of Peace: A Greek Tale of Perse’s Great Hall” (She Writes Press – March 11, 2025 – ISBN: 978-1647428488 | $17.97. E-ISBN: 978-1647428495 | $12.99) Distributed by Simon & Schuster), a stunning standalone novel that offers a captivating blend of history, drama, and timeless human emotion to illuminate the untold story of Perse, Circe’s mother and the formidable wife of the sun god Helios. In this bold retelling, Perse emerges as a compelling heroine who navigates the complexities of grief, loyalty, and resilience to become a voice for peace in a tumultuous world.

Image caption: “Circle of Peace” by Sophia Kouidou-Giles.

Perse, a figure often overlooked in Greek lore, confronts her husband Helios with a daring request – a grand hall of her own. This demand is not just a matter of luxury but is linked to a courageous promise Perse has made. In return for aiding Helios’s sister, Selene, who has incited Zeus’s wrath by falling for a mortal, Perse seeks recognition and autonomy within her husband’s opulent home. Her efforts succeed, but joy is short-lived in the House of Helios.

Through tragedy and turmoil, Perse steps forward not just as a mother and wife, but as a champion of peace, determined to bring healing and stability to her fractured household and to a world unraveling in the chaos of war. Perse’s journey reveals themes of loss, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of hope even in the darkest times.

Image caption: Author Sophia Kouidou-Giles.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Sophia Kouidou-Giles was born in Thessaloniki, Greece, and university educated in the USA. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s in social work. In her over-30-year child welfare career, she served as a practitioner, educator, researcher, and administrator and published articles in Greek and English professional journals.

In recent years, Sophia Kouidou-Giles focus has shifted to writing nonfiction, fiction, poetry, translation and teaching writing seminars. Her work has appeared in Voices, Persimmon Tree, Assay, The Raven’s Perch, Story Wits, Women Writers, Women Books, The Fantasy Hive, and The Blue Nib. Her poetry chapbook is “Transitions and Passages.” She has contributed to anthologies, including “The Time Collection”, “Visual Verse”, and “Art in the Time of Unbearable Crisis”.

Sophia Kouidou-Giles first book in the Greek tale series is “An Unexpected Ally: A Greek Tale of Love, Revenge and Redemption” (SWP); and published in Greek “Μια Απρόσμενη Σύμμαχος | An Unexpected Ally,” (A.Germanos Press). She also published a memoir “Sophia’s Return: Uncovering My Mother’s Past” (SWP) and in Greek “Επιστροφή Στη Θεσσαλονίκη |Return to Thessaloniki.”

“Circle of Peace: A Greek Tale of Perse’s Great Hall” is a sequel to “An Unexpected Ally: A Greek Tale of Love, Revenge and Redemption.” She is currently working on her third book in the Greek mythology inspired series about Ariadne, a Minoan princess who is Circe’s cousin.

Sophia Kouidou-Giles is available for speaking engagements, literary events and interviews.

To learn more visit: https://www.sophiakouidougiles.com and https://a.co/d/6mOKvj5

PRESS CONTACT INFORMATION:
Christine Collenette
Surpassem
https://surpassem.com/contact-us

NEWS SOURCE: Sophia Kouidou-Giles

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‘The Traffic of a Lie’ – A Riveting Tale of Deceit, Love, and the Struggle for Truth

BAROSSA VALLEY, Australia, Jan. 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In “The Traffic of a Lie” (ISBN: 978-1998482054), released by Tellwell Talent on November 1, 2024, debut novelist Angela Nagel delivers a compelling, emotionally charged narrative that is already garnering attention for its deep dive into family secrets, betrayal, and the quest for truth amid overwhelming adversity. The novel takes readers on a gripping journey through deception, grief, and self-discovery, exploring the profound impact of lies on the human spirit.

Image caption: “The Traffic of a Lie” by Angela Nagel.

Adeline’s world is upended when her beloved mother is diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. Devastated by her mother’s refusal to undergo treatment, Adeline, along with her sister Penelope, watches in helpless sorrow as their mother succumbs to the disease. However, the true chaos begins with the reading of the will. This moment sets off a deeply woven web of deceit, forcing Adeline to confront painful truths that will shake her understanding of everything she has ever known.

“The Traffic of a Lie” spans generations and countries, delving into the complex fabric of familial relationships, patriarchal societal norms, and the fragility of human character. As Adeline navigates a world of lies, love, and greed, she questions the very essence of her existence. In this compelling tale, love may not always conquer, but truth always prevails.

“I wanted to write a story that reflects the complexity of human emotions, the bonds of family, and the shocking nature of truth that often emerges from deceit,” said Angela Nagel.

“This novel is not only a journey of loss and heartache but also a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Angela Nagel lives in the picturesque Barossa Valley in South Australia with her husband, James, and their lively Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo, Basil. She has worked in her family-owned bakery business for over four decades and is a mother of three adult children. An avid reader with a passion for travelling and learning about different cultures, Angela has now ventured into writing. “The Traffic of a Lie” is her debut novel.

BOOK DETAILS:

Title: “The Traffic of a Lie”

Author: Angela Nagel

Genre: Fiction

Release Date: 1 November 2024

ISBN: 9781998482054

Available on: https://amazon.com.au/dp/1998482057

“The Traffic of a Lie” is now available for purchase and is a must-read for fans of emotional drama, complex family dynamics, and powerful, thought-provoking narratives.

NEWS SOURCE: Author Angela Nagel

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Steve Clark, Former Senior Editor of The Paris Review, Releases Debut Short Story Collection ‘City Swimmers & Other Stories’ with Black Note Press

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Acclaimed poet, painter and filmmaker Steve Clark has had a multifaceted career. It has included seven years’ experience editing The Paris Review, writing poetry (and translating it from Spanish and Catalan), and directing feature films which have been appeared in Slamdance, the Santa Barbara Film Festival and the Soho International Film Festival, and one of which was released by Universal (“An Actor Prepares,” 2018). Now, Clark is making another debut with “City Swimmers & Other Stories” (ISBN: 979-8-9904167-0-3 [ebook]; ISBN: 979-8-9904167-1-0 [paperback]; ISBN: 979-8-9904167-2-7 [hardback]; Black Note Press), a collection of 10 short stories exploring the complexities of human relationships and the search for meaning in modern life.

Image caption: “City Swimmers & Other Stories” by Steve Clark.

“’City Swimmers’ is a slyly funny, very finely detailed and well-formed collection—each story standing on it is own while still being a believable sibling to the others. They all share a sort of lingering ending you wouldn’t expect, the way great stories do. And I’ve read these stories several times only to look forward to reading them all once again in this beautiful new book by my friend and excellent writer Steve Clark,” says Nicole Burdette (playwright, Chelsea Walls).

“City Swimmers” take readers from the streets of New York City to the shores of Montauk, always finding characters at pivotal moments in their lives, including a couple grappling with the decision to marry, a man facing his mortality, a teacher navigating an illicit affair and more. In every case, his characters find themselves in situations both quotidian and surreal, finding humor and pathos in life’s absurdities. Through all the above, “City Swimmers” showcases Clark’s poetic eye for detail and ability to capture the involute voices we all carry with us inside of our heads.

“City Swimmers & Other Stories” is available now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other major online book retailers.

About Steve Clark:

Born in New York City, Steve Clark is a former Senior Editor for The Paris Review as well as a poet, painter, filmmaker and author. His first bilingual book of poems, “From the Ashes,” was published in Spain in 2010. Clark has also written, directed and produced three feature films: “The Last International Playboy,” “Night Has Settled” and “An Actor Prepares,” starring Jeremy Irons. “City Swimmers & Other Stories” is his debut collection of short literary fiction. Learn more at: https://steveclark.com/.

About Black Note Press:

Black Note Press is a Yonkers, NY-based publisher of short fiction and a place where stories come to life. Learn more by visiting https://blacknotepress.com/.

NEWS SOURCE: Author Steve Clark

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Bob Herpe Releases His Second Book, a Thrilling New Novel: The Other Side of Crisis

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Acclaimed author and Orlando area resident Bob Herpe is thrilled to announce the release of his second book, "The Other Side of Crisis" (ISBN: 979-8350927269; Feb. 2024) Following the success of his debut novel, "Gravnick," which captivated readers after its 2019 release, Herpe's newest work promises to be an even more compelling and thought-provoking journey.

Official Review of the OnlineBookClub.org. "I give this book 5 out of 5 Stars."
- reviewer, Abraham Ozo.

"The Other Side of Crisis is a gripping work of fiction, brimming with action and suspense, as it delves into the lives of Ernie Gravnick, a retired police chief, and Riana, an Israeli flight attendant with a background in special forces. In this thrilling narrative, Gravnick becomes the target of 'The Ghost,' a ruthless serial killer responsible for the death of his wife. Simultaneously, Riana is relentlessly pursued by the vengeful brother of her former captor. Their lives intersect dramatically during a harrowing flight that endures not one but two attacks, forging an unexpected connection between them."

With his signature blend of rich storytelling and deep character development, Herpe takes readers on an unforgettable journey that challenges and inspires.

"After the incredible response to my first book, I felt both excited and challenged to delve deeper into the character of Ernie Gravnick and the themes that resonate with my readers, including the capacity for humans from different walks of life and opposing ideals to find a common ground," says Herpe. "'The Other Side of Crisis' is a product of that exploration and I am eager for readers to experience the world and characters I've created."

Another review by OnlineBookClub.org member, Robert Andrew also rated five out of five stars and said,

"I was captivated by the author's storytelling skills and their ability to weave a tale that makes the book a page-turner. The author displayed an in-depth knowledge of Israel and its stories, embedding them in a way that makes the book not only entertaining but also educational. Readers, even without prior knowledge of Israel, can identify with the crisis in the Middle East and the daily struggles of both Israelis and Arabs residing there."

Bob Herpe emerged as a unique voice with his debut novel, "Gravnick" which was praised for its novel perspective and captivating storytelling. It has established him as a notable figure in contemporary literature.

"The Other Side of Crisis" is now available online as an e-book on Amazon.com. Paperback copies can be pre-ordered from amazon.com and Barnes & Noble before its release, on February 1, 2024. Look for the book in bookstores nationwide thereafter.

Information on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4PyaLd8

Information on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144462158?ean=9798350927276

Readers can also look forward to a series of local book signings and readings by the author, with dates and locations to be announced shortly.

For more information, to request a review copy, or to schedule an interview with Bob Herpe, please contact Bob Herpe directly at bobherpe@bosabooks.com

About Bob Herpe:

After lifetime careers in advertising and broadcasting, and as a coach to senior-level executives, Bob Herpe began a writing career with the publication of his novel "Gravnick." Now at the age of 94, he offers up another action-packed thriller: "The Other Side of Crisis."

Acclaimed author and Orlando area resident Bob Herpe is thrilled to announce the release of his second book, "The Other Side of Crisis" (ISBN: 979-8350927269; Feb. 2024) Following the success of his debut novel, "Gravnick," which captivated readers after its 2019 release, Herpe's newest work promises to be an even more compelling and thought-provoking journey.

Emerging Author Douglas A. King Unveils Thought-Provoking Novel ‘An Innocent World’

VANCOUVER, B.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Emerging author Douglas A. King has recently released his latest work, "An Innocent World," (IBSN: 978-0228828884; Released July, 2023) a captivating exploration of an alternative reality where the consequences of Adam and Eve's actions are reconsidered. In this book, King envisions a world vastly different from our own, inhabited by immortal beings reminiscent of classic space aliens, promoting a society free from harm and conflict.

In "An Innocent World," King weaves thought experiments with spiritual inquiries, inviting readers to reflect on a realm where compassion and empathy reign supreme. The novel serves as a reminder to aspire towards a world defined by innocence and understanding.

The book is now available in stores and online.

About Douglas A. King:

Douglas A. King is an author with a talent for blending visionary storytelling with philosophical concepts. "An Innocent World" is a testament to his creativity and ability to explore uncharted narratives. For more information about Douglas A. King and his book, visit https://aninnocentworld.com/.

BOOK SUMMARY:

Author: Douglas A. King

Email: authorpress[@]tellwell.ca

Buy Link: https://a.co/d/aVgOikk

Genre: Fiction

Released: July, 2023

PAPERBACK ISBN-13: 9780228828884

Publisher: Tellwell (www.tellwell.ca)

Emerging author Douglas A. King has recently released his latest work, "An Innocent World," (IBSN: 978-0228828884; Released July, 2023) a captivating exploration of an alternative reality where the consequences of Adam and Eve's actions are reconsidered. In this book, King envisions a world vastly different from our own, inhabited by immortal beings reminiscent of classic space aliens, promoting a society free from harm and conflict.

Related link: https://aninnocentworld.com/

The beloved novel and cult classic ‘The Joy of Funerals’ is set for a special edition rerelease

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- "The Joy of Funerals" (ISBN: 979-8988500018) hailed as "Six Feet Under" meets "Sex & the City" - was originally released in 2003 by St. Martin's Press. In honor of its 20th anniversary, Palagram Press is reissuing the novel on Oct. 2, 2023, to highlight this triumphant milestone with an updated cover and new letter from the award-winning author and New York Times contributor, Alix Strauss.

"The Joy of Funerals" centers around Nina, a lonely, single, thirty-something Manhattanite who goes to other people's funerals in the hope of connecting with the mourners in an attempt to fill the deep loneliness created by the inability to connect with the people in her life.

The novel highlights the loneliness we all feel as human beings and our deep, innate, and necessary need we have for real relationships - something we are losing. Timing for a rerelease couldn't be more necessary, or perfect, especially after a pandemic, where we have been forced into an unwanted lifestyle of solitude, our deep ache for organic - non zooming, non-device driven, human to human connection has been intensified - we have been mentally, physically, and emotional starved. Much like Nina.

If timing is everything, then the world has caught up with Alix Strauss. It seems that books offering once "taboo" or too-edgy and dark themes are finally having a moment - e.g., "I'm Glad My Mom Died," "Dear Edward," "Bittersweet," "Sorry for Your Loss," and a slew of others, are titles performing well and hitting a nerve right now with readers.

Throughout this powerful and provocative collection, these characters explore the basic need for human connection while seeking to understand themselves better. It is the 'where do I belong' and the 'how do I fit in' that these sad, bright, and amazingly strong women seek to answer.

Written with raw wit, mordant humor and a uniquely penetrating voice, Strauss turns the spotlight on the unattractive subjects of loss, grief, and loneliness. "The Joy of Funerals" is a smart, vivid, and arresting look into the inner world of those left behind, and those still holding on.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Author Alix Strauss is a trend, culture, and lifestyle journalist; an award-winning, four-time published author; and speaker. She is a frequent contributor to the New York Times, among other publications. During the past 25 years she has written over 1,500 articles. Her books include: "The Joy of Funerals" (St. Martin's Press & Palagram Press), "Based Upon Availability" (Harper Collins), and "Death Becomes Them: Unearthing the Suicides of the Brilliant, the Famous and the Notorious" (Harper Collins). She is also the editor of "Have I Got a Guy for You" (Simon & Schuster), an anthology of mother coordinated dating horror stories. Her work has been an option for several TV and film projects. She lives in Manhattan.

You can connect with Alix at https://www.alixstrauss.com/ or @alixstrauss.

"When I first sat down to write this, I wanted to highlight how important and intense our need to connect with each other can be," said Strauss. "I hoped to show the loneliness we can all feel as humans and the deep, innate, and necessary desires we have for real relationships...and what can happen when those don't exist. Two decades later these needs and desires still resonate for me, and it seems, with readers."

The Wall Street Journal called "The Joys of Funerals," "An evocative novel in stories with interconnected characters who are recognizably human. 'The Joy of Funerals' is decidedly about the here and now."

"The Joy of Funerals," on sale October 2, 2023 will be available via Amazon and other online retailers as well as your favorite local bookstore. Pre-orders are available wherever books are sold.

Available on Amazon at: https://a.co/d/fSAMcyL

Ms. Strauss is available for interviews, readings, and events.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Ed Bajek

201-560-3831

ed@bajekpublisherservices.com

"The Joy of Funerals" (ISBN: 979-8988500018) hailed as "Six Feet Under" meets "Sex & the City" - was originally released in 2003 by St. Martin's Press. In honor of its 20th anniversary, Palagram Press is reissuing the novel on Oct. 2, 2023, to highlight this triumphant milestone with an updated cover and new letter from the award-winning author and New York Times contributor, Alix Strauss.

Related link: https://www.alixstrauss.com/

‘The Shadow’ by Sloan Blecher – A challenging story of love, heartbreak, betrayal, and revenge

SYDNEY, Australia /ScoopCloud/ -- Sloan Blecher's literary fiction novel "The Shadow" (ISBN: 978-0228888840; June, 2023) is a heartbreaking story told in a heartwarming way of a family's struggles when a new family moves next door.

"The Shadow" explores Jack and Liz Campbell's life and family in a rural community. Very few farming communities thrive. Most simply endure, sourcing sustenance from a strong family and community ethos that dominates their lives, but when they achieve their land ownership dream, the outlook for their challenging rural life is primed to improve. Derailment starts soon after a new family, the Duncans, arrive in the valley. Relationships become troubled when Jack betrays the absolute trust of his family and community, exposing both families to the trauma of psychological violence and family breakdown.

Despite growing their family with new additions, Jack defies his wife and family to satisfy his own ambitions. Families splinter in unpredictable ways. Hard men cast shadows that others struggle to escape from. Few make it back to daylight; however, redemption awaits those who do.

Sloan Blecher grew up on a farm in Victoria, Australia, with many elements of that property described in his first broadly published book, "The Shadow." He now lives in Sydney with his wife, children and dog. Besides living and working in rural environments, Sloan worked in finance, government and semi-government roles before spending many years supporting large corporates and multinationals in the services industry. Sloan enjoys writing about personal experiences and their consequences, many of which have been shared in "The Shadow."

"The Shadow," Blecher's first novel, was released in 2023 and is now available on Amazon, Booktopia, and Barnes & Noble.

If you would like to find out more about "The Shadow" visit: https://sloanblecher.com/

BOOK SUMMARY:

Author: Sloan Blecher

Website: https://sloanblecher.com/

Buy Link: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-shadow-sloan-blecher/1143717126

Genre: FICTION

Released: June 26, 2023

PAPERBACK ISBN-13: 978-0228888840

KINDLE ASIN: B0C9FVVJXT

Publisher: Tellwell Publishing

Sloan Blecher's literary fiction novel "The Shadow" (ISBN: 978-0228888840; June, 2023) is a heartbreaking story told in a heartwarming way of a family's struggles when a new family moves next door. "The Shadow," Blecher's first novel, was released in 2023 and is now available on Amazon, Booktopia, and Barnes & Noble.

Related link: https://sloanblecher.com/

A chaotic blend of love, betrayal, and the need for human connection

TORONTO, Ontario /ScoopCloud/ -- In Yvonne Van Lankveld's current novel "The Park Street Secrets" (ISBN: 978-0228869252; released Sept., 2022), new neighbors move into a historic government building and classic film location on Park Street in Niagara Falls Canada. The building was featured in the film noir "Niagara" starring Marilyn Monroe.

This new story adds even more mystique to the iconic architectural attraction. After being redeveloped into condominiums, several new tenants begin to call Park Street home. Some have ties to the location's cultural heritage, while others move in to take refuge and hide their secrets.

"The Park Street Secrets" features siblings Lily and Rose, whose animosity towards each other threatens to invalidate their inheritance. The pair must cohabit for one year to receive what is bequeathed to them. They move into one of the seven new Park Street condominiums together. Their new neighbors include Gracie Sheehan, a woman determined to start a new life, as well as two young lovers, and a self-centered customs broker who always gets whom and what he wants. The building manager holds secrets of his own, making The Park Street Secrets a chaotic blend of love, betrayal, and the need for human connection.

About the Author:

Yvonne's love of words began early in childhood. Her first career as a Registered Nurse was supported by two diplomas from Mohawk College, and a Bachelor's degree in Community Health Sciences from Brock University. Although her writing skills earned her awards and acclaim in many clinical settings and professional nursing journals, she never lost her desire to write fiction.

Yvonne is an active member of the Niagara Branch of the Canadian Authors Association (CAA), and has been part of the CAA Niagara Novel Writers group since January 2022. She is a contributor to the CAA (Niagara Branch) Book: 'Words that Connect Us' - the CAA Niagara Anthology, to be released this month. Yvonne is also a reviewer for the Whistler Independent Book Awards, and profiled on the Canadian Authors Reviewers page.

"The Road to Alright," Yvonne's first novel was released in 2019. The second edition launched in 2022 with "The Park Street Secrets," which she completed during the pandemic. She is currently writing her third novel, "Follow Polly's Lane."

If you would like to find out more about "The Park Street Secrets" visit: https://yvlauthor.com/.

BOOK SUMMARY:

Author: Yvonne Van Lankveld

Website: https://yvlauthor.com/

Buy Link (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0228869250

Genre: FICTION

Released: September 2022

PAPERBACK ISBN-13: 978-0228869252

KINDLE ASIN: B0BGR7YWVW

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

In Yvonne Van Lankveld's current novel "The Park Street Secrets" (ISBN: 978-0228869252; released Sept., 2022), new neighbors move into a historic government building and classic film location on Park Street in Niagara Falls Canada. The building was featured in the film noir "Niagara" starring Marilyn Monroe.

Related link: https://yvlauthor.com/

Hit Psychology Book Gets Updated Edition

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- "Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety Free," the hit novel by psychologist Wendy Leeds (Calm Day Publishing, ISBN 978-0999901526), has an updated edition out with new updated studies and information. In honor of the new edition, there will be a limited time sale on the ebook version of the book across platforms.

Calm and sense uses a unique women-centric approach to anxiety. The book focuses on the needs of women. Combining up to date data from anxiety studies, personal stories, and practical tips, author Wendy Leeds offers something special in the space.

Leeds is a practicing psychotherapist with both a professional and a personal interest in finding ways to heal anxiety without medication. She has dealt with anxiety all her life and knows what it's like to live with the kind of worry and fear that make the smallest things in life difficult.

In 1995, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent several surgeries and six months of chemotherapy. It was at that low point, that she began a life-long journey to create a calm, centered joyful life, for herself and others. She began by reading everything she could get her hands on about anxiety. Then in 2006 she went back to school to earn two graduate degrees in psychology.

Ashley L Peterson of Mental Health at Home said, "['Calm & Sense'] doesn't feel like a therapist trying to educate you; rather, it has the feel of another regular person having a conversation with you, who just happens to have the knowledge and experience of a therapist. With the wide range of ideas offered in the book, I think any reader is likely to find things that work for them."

"For those who endure chronic anxiety, even seemingly innocuous daily tribulations can take on giant, scary, insurmountable portions," said Roberta Rosenthal Hawkins, MFA, PhD. "'Calm & Sense' is a loving, gentle, often witty, and infinitely helpful path through one's jungle of fears. As one might hope of any jungle guide, the author's compass is sure, her survival kit is well-stocked, and her cheerful, can-do spirit is reassuring and encouraging the whole way."

"Calm and Sense" is nationally distributed by Cardinal Publishing Group. It is published by Calm Day Publishing, and available for sale on Amazon, Barnes and Noble.com, and where books are sold.

Learn more about the author at: https://www.wendyleeds.com/

Find the book on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0999901524

"Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety Free," the hit novel by psychologist Wendy Leeds (Calm Day Publishing, ISBN 978-0999901526), has an updated edition out with new updated studies and information. In honor of the new edition, there will be a limited time sale on the ebook version of the book across platforms.

Related link: https://www.wendyleeds.com/

Deuxmers Publishing releases ‘Tales From the Liminal’ – Mother of Eleven Gives Birth to Fifteen Short Stories

MADISON, Wis. /ScoopCloud/ -- After getting a degree in English from UW-Madison and debuting her fiction in The Onion, author S. K. Kruse found herself on a twenty-five-year sabbatical to raise eleven children, while also managing a non-profit and writing a rock opera in her spare time. Now down to the last three teenagers, Kruse has spent the last five years gestating two novels and a brood of short stories, fifteen of which appear in her first published book, "Tales From the Liminal" (ISBN 978-1944521158, Deuxmers), available for sale on Amazon on October 12, 2021.

"Kruse brilliantly interweaves the fantastical and metaphysical with the everyday realities of life, with stories brimming with insight and compassion for humanity," said Omer Kursat of Deuxmers Publishing.

In this collection of curious and delightful short stories, the readers never know who they're going to meet next, but they always find themselves smack dab in the middle of some befuddling predicament of existence: following Schrödinger's cat into the zeroth dimension, grooving to Barry Manilow with Bigfoot on a beach, traveling with a troubadour of the apocalypse to Belleville, or having drinks with a woman who has seen Gertrude Stein in the condensation on her window.

Using humor, horror, satire and allegory, Kruse submerges the reader in liminal landscapes where anything is possible, especially transformation.

In a review of Kruse's writing, Timothy Cech, fiction editor for Reed Magazine said, "It's a breed of storytelling that encases an entire cosmos within a compact form, with prose that pulses with life ..."

For more information and upcoming launch events, visit: https://www.skkruse.com/.

About S. K. Kruse

Sandra Kaye Kruse grew up in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, where she attended Catholic school for twelve years. She then moved to Madison to earn a degree in English from the University of Wisconsin and to launch her writing career. Her writing has appeared in The Onion and Reed Magazine, has been longlisted for the John Steinbeck Award for Fiction, and has won multiple awards in the National League of American Pen Women's "Soul-Making Keats Literary Competition." You can find more of her writing at: https://www.skkruse.com/.

About Deuxmers Publishing

Founded in 2011 in Waimanalo, Hawaii, Deuxmers Publishing is an independent publisher of fiction, poetry and photography books, with a mission of preserving individual voices and visions to be made available for future generations. Learn more at: https://www.deuxmers.com/.

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After getting a degree in English from UW-Madison and debuting her fiction in The Onion, author S. K. Kruse found herself on a twenty-five-year sabbatical to raise eleven children, while also managing a non-profit and writing a rock opera in her spare time. Now down to the last three teenagers, Kruse has spent the last five years gestating two novels and a brood of short stories, fifteen of which appear in her first published book, "Tales From the Liminal" (ISBN 978-1944521158, Deuxmers), available for sale on Amazon on October 12, 2021.

Related link: http://www.deuxmers.com/

‘Human Dimension’ intensifies in Delta Tango Trilogy Book 2

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Border Patrol Agent-to-be Layne Sheppard has met the girl of his dreams as The Delta Tango Trilogy continues with Book Two: "Felina's Spell" (ISBN: 978-1631955457), released by Morgan James Publishing and available in stores and online now.

Excerpt: Inevitably, his thoughts quickly returned to Felina . . . She was far and away the most attractive and alluring girl who had ever reciprocated his attention.

The question to be answered is: Can Layne make the grade as a full-fledged border agent and win the love of Felina Camarena Rivera? Or will he meet his demise in the field training gauntlet that awaits? Will his serious drinking problem undermine all that he is pursuing? Is their relationship destined or doomed?

Prize-winning author Margaret Coel has called The Delta Tango Trilogy, by the late Christopher LaGrone, "essential and gripping."

After reading "Felina's Spell" and its companion novels, Coel also commented: "The Delta Tango Trilogy is a heartbreakingly honest tale of the lives that intersect and are forever changed along our bleak and dangerous southern border."

Once a Border Patrol agent himself, LaGrone draws on his own experiences as a recruit, field trainee and border agent to create a border saga unlike any previously published immigration-themed novel. What distinguishes it, as Felina's Spell shows so well, is that it looks at border enforcement from the perspective of the line agent, humanizing it in ways not previously portrayed.

The Trilogy will be completed when Book 3: "Moments of Truth" is released in December 2021.

LaGrone died of altitude sickness in the Andes in December 2018. For the story behind these books as related in the "From Tragedy to Trilogy" video, Go to: YouTube, Tragedy to Trilogy at https://youtu.be/Q2CFgKPek3o.

For more information about The Delta Tango Trilogy, visit https://deltatangotrilogy.com/.

Morgan James publishes trade quality titles designed to educate, encourage, inspire, or entertain readers with current, consistent, relevant topics that are available everywhere books are sold. For more information, go to: http://www.morganjamespublishing.com/.

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"Felina's Spell: A Layne Sheppard Novel" (Delta Tango Trilogy, Book Two), by Christopher LaGrone, will be released by Morgan James Publishing on August 31, 2021. "Felina's Spell" (ISBN: 978-1631955457) has 320 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $16.95.

About the Author:

A native Coloradan, Christopher LaGrone pursued his goal of becoming a published author after service as a U.S. Border Patrol Agent in southern Arizona, the setting for The Delta Tango Trilogy. Christopher died unexpectedly of natural causes at age 41 in 2018. His mother, Sherryl LaGrone, is fulfilling her son's dream by publishing his books.

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Border Patrol Agent-to-be Layne Sheppard has met the girl of his dreams as The Delta Tango Trilogy continues with Book Two: "Felina's Spell" (ISBN: 978-1631955457), released by Morgan James Publishing and available in stores and online now.

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New Fictional Work Draws from True Stories to Showcase How One Woman Escaped an Abusive Narcissist

WARWICK, R.I. /ScoopCloud/ -- "Pain Behind Broken Vases" (ISBN: 978-1952521331) by Amilia Powers is the result of eight true stories of relational manipulation, control and abuse. Powers has combined stories from several women's real-life experiences into the voice of one. Through a page-turning series of events, the main character, named after the author (Amilia), demonstrates how she manages to flee a dangerous and narcissistic relationship while working to re-create a life of her own.

In "Pain Behind Broken Vases," Amilia, a widow who's been grieving a love for several years, is ready to open her heart again. She's drawn to a seemingly charming man who she feels will help her heart to heal. What she finds is completely the opposite. She's entered into a world of deceit, pain and torment. While she tries to hold onto those first early days in the relationship when things were peaches and cream, she slowly realizes she has to escape the clutches of this abusive man with a hidden agenda.

Each chapter creates stunning tension and builds to a final conclusion that will leave the reader breathless, yet somehow wanting more. The book resembles a thriller and most will find it difficult to put down.

"Pain Behind Broken Vases" was mostly written to inspire women who are in abusive relationships or who have experienced domestic violence and/or emotional abuse to get out while they still can. It showcases how belief in oneself and personal motivation and strength can save a life - their own.

"There are no regrets necessary in life, only opportunities to learn from mistakes that are the result of wrong choices," Powers says. "This philosophy is the foundation of all my messages and I hope helps people to make better choices."

Get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Broken-Vases-Amilia-Powers/dp/1952521335

About the Author

Amilia is the author and co-author of several other books - all written to help people learn and heal. She's the author of a blog series, "Tell Your Heart to Beat Again," and mentors women in individual and group settings and on forums to help them through life's often difficult transitions.

She supports and encourages her clients to rebuild their lives, one piece at a time while gaining strength, love and a greater sense of self so they can live a happier and healthier life. Her guided and personalized meditations are tools for the soul. Amilia is an active member of Toastmasters International, has two children and five grandchildren and lives in Rhode Island with her husband.

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"Pain Behind Broken Vases" (ISBN: 978-1952521331) by Amilia Powers is the result of eight true stories of relational manipulation, control and abuse. Powers has combined stories from several women's real-life experiences into the voice of one.

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‘Rivals any fiction story today’ – High praise for Christopher LaGrone’s ‘The Delta Tango Trilogy’ one-of-a-kind Border Patrol series from Morgan James Publishing

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Clive Cussler, two months before he died, said of Layne Sheppard, protagonist in Christopher LaGrone's dynamic U.S. Border Patrol novels that comprise the new Delta Tango Trilogy from Morgan James Publishing: "His life of trials and sorrows rivals any fiction story today." Book One: "Fleeing The Past" is available now in bookstores everywhere and online.

For the story behind these books as related in the "From Tragedy To Trilogy" video, go to: https://youtu.be/SZVSLJP6sdY.

For more information about The Delta Tango Trilogy, visit https://deltatangotrilogy.com/.

Such high praise from one of the most successful adventure authors of all time is impressive - even more so considering that Cussler was commenting on debut work.

Once a Border Patrol agent himself, LaGrone draws on his own experiences as a recruit, field trainee and border agent to create what Margaret Coel, New York Times best-selling author of "Winter's Child" and more than two dozen other novels and non-fiction books, calls "a heartbreakingly honest tale of the lives that intersect and are forever changed along our bleak and dangerous southern border."

The Delta Tango Trilogy is unlike any previously published immigration-themed novel, in that it looks at border enforcement from the perspective of the line agent, beginning with the arduous training would-be agents must survive. The Trilogy captures the desperation that drives undocumented immigrants to risk their lives wandering in the desert, while also documenting the mixed emotions experienced by those who are tasked with apprehending them.

"These are important novels, not to be missed or forgotten," Margaret Coel added.

In "Fleeing The Past" LaGrone provides readers with an intimate look at the rigorous training Border Patrol recruits must complete just to advance to field trainee status, and introduces Felina Camarena Rivera, one of those so-called "Dreamers," who aspires to become a doctor-if only she can become a U.S. citizen. As Sheppard strives to overcome his own checkered past by becoming a border agent, he falls in love with the very type of person he is training to apprehend.

Succeeding books follow Sheppard through the dangers, boredom and contradictions of field work and the intrigue of Patrol politics, as well as what Clive Cussler termed the "personal problems and challenges" that revolve around his conflicted relationship with Felina, who desperately pursues her dream.

Book 2: "Felina's Spell," and Book 3: "Moments of Truth" will be released at intervals later in 2021.

About Morgan James Publishing:

Morgan James publishes trade quality titles designed to educate, encourage, inspire, or entertain readers with current, consistent, relevant topics that are available everywhere books are sold. For more information, go to: http://www.morganjamespublishing.com/.

More About This Title:

"Fleeing the Past: The Delta Tango Trilogy - Book One," by Christopher LaGrone, published by Morgan James Publishing, has a release date of January 12, 2021. "Fleeing the Past" - ISBN 978-1631950773 - has 274 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $16.95.

About the Author:

A native Coloradan, Christopher LaGrone pursued his goal of becoming a published author after service as a U.S. Border Patrol Agent in southern Arizona, the setting for The Delta Tango Trilogy. Christopher died unexpectedly of natural causes at age 41 in 2018. His mother, Sherryl LaGrone, is fulfilling her son's dream by publishing his books.

For more information about The Delta Tango Trilogy, visit https://deltatangotrilogy.com/.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Nickcole Watkins
Morgan James Publishing
516.900.5674
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Clive Cussler, two months before he died, said of Layne Sheppard, protagonist in Christopher LaGrone's dynamic U.S. Border Patrol novels that comprise the new Delta Tango Trilogy from Morgan James Publishing: "His life of trials and sorrows rivals any fiction story today." Book One: "Fleeing The Past" is available now in bookstores everywhere and online.

Related link: https://www.morgan-james-publishing.com/

New Novel Attacks Trump on Climate Crisis

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- In the newly released novel, "Snowflake" (ISBN: 978-1734093506) Arthur Jeon cranks up the climate change alarms while indicting the Trump administration for their environmental destruction. The result is a cli-fi thriller that's a blistering contribution to "contemporary historical fiction," the emerging genre that tackles current issues through fictional characters.

In addition to presidential assassination, "Snowflake" swims through many of America's murky cultural waters, including gun violence, factory farming, social media hate, mental health, and a #metoo subplot.

Ironically, Arthur Jeon's previous books, published by Random House, are nonfiction works that teach ancient mindfulness practices to cope with modern stress. But to tackle the crushing topic of rapid global warming, the writer turned to fiction.

"Many of us feel we are in an existential crisis right now. I wanted to speak to readers at that depth, which is only reached through emotion and story," says Jeon. "If you invest people in the character, then you can sneak in the latest climate science. I hope it appeals both to lovers of fiction and nonfiction."

According to Publishers Weekly Booklife, "the troubled, passionate young protagonist's voice is alluring and immediate." Ben, 18, is an animal lover who's alienated by social media and obsessed with science. After two near-tragedies, the scholarship student starts compiling doomsday headlines in his journal - the entire novel is snappy journal entries - and becomes enraged at the president who's accelerating the crisis. With each global warming disaster, Ben realizes the very survival of his generation is at stake. So, the "apocalyptic Holden Caulfield," as one reviewer calls him, decides on a desperate act of environmental activism, one that explores what it means to be a good American versus a global citizen: he will assassinate the climate-denying POTUS. Ben's journey stress-tests the line between morality and madness. And the novel pushes boundaries.

When asked if he's concerned about publicly excoriating the sitting president, Jeon quoted Ron Charles in his recent article in the Washington Post: "Fictional characters can no more defame a real-life person than they can murder one."

"In 'Snowflake,' that real-life person is Donald Trump," continues Jeon. "And Trump's attacks on our environment that Ben cites are real - you can fact-check them all. It's what compels my fictional character to want to kill the president who every day sells off our natural inheritance."

"Snowflake" is a provocative manifesto for our precarious moment, as one species goes extinct every twenty minutes and seven million people will die from air pollution this year (just two terrifying facts from the book). For those who feel like its young protagonist, angry and helpless as we blow past irreversible tipping points, the novel is an urgent battle cry - if not to take up arms, then to vote.

Arthur Jeon is the author of two nonfiction books published by Random House - "City Dharma: Keeping Your Cool in the Chaos" and "Sex, Love & Dharma: Finding Love Without Losing Your Way." Both books apply mindfulness to the stresses of modern life and love. Snowflake is his debut novel, using fiction to communicate climate fact.

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"Snowflake"
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ISBN: 978-1734093506
Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088SBCFNG

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In the newly released novel, "Snowflake" (ISBN: 978-1734093506) Arthur Jeon cranks up the climate change alarms while indicting the Trump administration for their environmental destruction. The result is a cli-fi thriller that's a blistering contribution to "contemporary historical fiction," the emerging genre that tackles current issues through fictional characters.

Deuxmers Releases New Titles by Peter Shaindlin and by Lee Siegel

HONOLULU, Hawaii /ScoopCloud/ -- Deuxmers Publishing announces the release of two new novels by Lee Siegel, "Typerotica" and "Horseplay"; and a long-awaited collection of new poems by Peter Shaindlin, titled "Ravens, Nights."

"Deuxmers is pleased to have widely published and acclaimed author Lee Siegel as one of its authors, which represents a consequential achievement in expansion of our portfolio," said Omer Kursat, the managing editor of Deuxmers Publishing.

"Typerotica" (ISBN 978-1944521097) is a hilariously comedic and poignantly nostalgic portrait of an aspiring artist as a young man. Consisting of the typed manuscripts of two love stories, it illustrates an analogy: typing was once to literature what sex is to love. As a fifteen-year old, Lee Siegel is dazzled by a then contraband copy of Henry Miller's "Tropic of Cancer," and decides that he must become a writer. He imagines that in order to do that he needs to learn how to type and then go to Paris to drink French wine, smoke French cigarettes, and have sex with French women. "Typerotica" chronicles Siegel's enrollment in a typing class, his subsequent amorous and literary adventures in Paris, and eventually his friendship with Henry Miller.

If we are to believe Lee Siegel, the author of "Horseplay" (ISBN 978-1944521103) is actually a horse, yes, a talking horse named Gulliver. According to Siegel, "Gulliver dictated the series of twelve stories that are sublimely romantic and yet bawdily down to earth, occasionally melancholy but fundamentally hilarious. Horseplay is indisputably one of the greatest books ever composed by a horse."

"'Ravens, Nights' (ISBN 978-1944521073) - from tranquil pastorales to coarsely hewn cityscapes, erotic ruminations, grandiose reveries, and reimagined haiku to pictographic poesy-is a unique collection that represents an informed homage to the modern canon while staking new territory within the noumenon of twenty-first-century culture," said Mr. Shaindlin.

Frank Stewart, in his review of "Ravens, Nights" stated, "Here is lyric poetry that testifies to the gratitude we must ultimately feel for being alive. Gratitude for forests, seas, stars, gardens, houses, cathedrals, bus stops, and trains-in spite of-and perhaps because of-the world's brevity and ours."

About Lee Siegel

Lee Siegel, Emeritus Professor of Religion at the University of Hawaii, has published eight novels, four non-fiction books, and a translation of Sanskrit love poetry. Siegel's writing has earned him a John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship, two Residency awards at the Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center, a Visiting Fellowship at All Souls College, Oxford, and the Elliot Cades Award for Literature. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Siegel_(professor_and_novelist) )

About Peter Shaindlin

Peter Shaindlin is a writer, poet, fine art photographer and musician as well as a significant and influential cultural critic. A Visiting Fellow and Research Scholar at the University of Oxford, Harris Manchester College, Mr. Shaindlin has four published works including "Citizen Steele." Mr. Shaindlin is also a renowned fine art photographer represented by Westwood Gallery of New York City. He studied fine arts, creative writing and humanities at Mannes College and New York University. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Shaindlin )

About Deuxmers Publishing

Founded in 2011 in Waimanalo, Hawaii, Deuxmers Publishing is an independent publisher of fiction, poetry and photography books, with a mission of preserving individual voices and visions to be made available for future generations. Learn more at: http://www.deuxmers.com/.

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Deuxmers Publishing announces the release of two new novels by Lee Siegel, "Typerotica" and "Horseplay"; and a long-awaited collection of new poems by Peter Shaindlin, titled "Ravens, Nights."

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Controversial New Book ‘Bootlegging Kind’ Denied In Marketing Attempts

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- "Bootlegging Kind: An Indoor Story," a work of literature tapped acutely into the exploding marijuana subculture, is receiving rejection when attempting to actively promote itself on a variety of social media channels, according to the author, Ryan James Robinson.

"Despite the novel 'Bootlegging Kind' being a work of literature, it is being treated as an illicit product inappropriate for promotion," says Robinson. "Other cannabis related products face similar scorn despite legitimacy and legality. As social media overall becomes a greater and greater driver behind behavioral and purchasing patterns, 'Bootlegging Kind' and other popular products are being left out of the marketplace."

The book highlights the underground trade of marijuana in New York City but ranges far beyond in touching on issues of racism, inequality and social injustice. Simple marketing imagery, like that of a cannabis leaf, is deemed inappropriate while other, much more controversial material goes unchecked.

As Robinson argues, "Was the first amendment not intended for just such a purpose, to protect the ability to write about any topic, no matter its current legal status? Platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have come under fire recently for their lack of willingness to patrol misleading or inflammatory posts, yet still maintain a stranglehold on the sanctity of social media marketing. In the end, who is ultimately deciding what we are allowed to promote, a human being or an algorithm?"

Learn more at: https://www.ryanjamesrobinson.com/

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"Bootlegging Kind: An Indoor Story," a work of literature tapped acutely into the exploding marijuana subculture, is receiving rejection when attempting to actively promote itself on a variety of social media channels, according to the author, Ryan James Robinson.

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‘Area Code 666’ A New Approach to Modern Fiction

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Writer John Scott G is creating the world's first omnibus novel. Interweaving nine novels, dozens of short stories, numerous comedy routines, and a great deal of political satire, "Area Code 666" is being serialized on Ga-Ga.com, the new online magazine of the arts (in BETA).

Comprised of books, short stories, comedy routines, and political satire, the "omni-novel" from John Scott G explores themes of religion, Satanism, erotica, and politics.

The unusually-named G is happy to tell people that a lot of the incidents in the omni-novel come straight from a higher or lower source. "Lucifer is the main narrator of 'Area Code 666,'" G says satirically, "and at heart it is the devil's search for God. There will be an apocalyptic reunion scene, I promise."

As the book's promotion states, "Lucifer narrates a twisted tale of subordinate devils who come to earth to observe, infiltrate, tempt, meddle, and wreak havoc." Many chapters are reports from Satan's entities as they infiltrate every aspect of society from boardrooms to bedrooms, from church pulpits to political rallies, and from cozy homes to clandestine cult meetings.

One of the books deals with the birth of computer fraud. Another is a tale of a scientist who discovers a truth serum and sets out to place it in the water supply of the country. Yet another story is of a serial killer with second sight who begins helping the cops solve other crimes.

"With this gargantuan project, I am exploring the modern world in the best medium ever invented: books," G states. "Albeit books in pixel form."

There are 666 chapters planned for the book and 192 of them are live and available online as of Feb. 1, 2016. "Six chapters appear each month on Ga-Ga, which is not to be confused with Lady Gaga," G notes. Artwork, music tracks, and music videos from FookMovie accompany many of the chapters.

For more information, the Table of Contents for "Area Code 666" may be accessed at: http://johnscottg.com/area_CHAPTERS.htm - or start with chapter one directly, at (caution, mature content): http://ga-ga.com/fiction-area-code-666/.

Note to editors: the fictional tales of "Area Code 666" do not promote devil worship, Satanism, or similar nonsense, but follow the classic tropes of good vs. evil, and the fact that evil doesn't always have visible horns.

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