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Elite Athletes Forge Life-Changing Friendship in How Far?
As the son of a major league baseball player and a former baseball player himself, author Bob Wilber drew upon his own background to create his new book, How Far? A Tale of Determination, DNA, and Drama — a story that is just as much about the game of life as it is...
Soaring Demand for Christian Hip-Hop Propels Rise of Holy Culture Radio
Wilmington, DE - In April, Holy Culture Radio (HCR), a staple in the Christian hip-hop community, expanded to a full-time “edutainment” channel on SiriusXM Radio, broadening its reach into its faith-based rap audience. “There has always been a question of whether...
Chase the Bears Explores the Upside of Taking Educated Risks to Turn Dreams Into Reality
“Ric Keller hits just the right note in Chase the Bears. Not only is it engaging, inspiring, and funny, but it also offers readers a solid plan for achieving their dreams. I love this book!” — Jack Canfield, coauthor of the No. 1 New York Times bestselling Chicken...
From Making Mistakes to Making It Big: The Pitch Queen Unveils Imperfect Journey to the Top
Brooklyn, NY - Precious Williams is a self-described “full-figured diva from St. Louis” who admits she made every mistake in the book before making it big as a bestselling author and CEO of Perfect Pitches By Precious. Today, she shares the power of creating the...
Doctors Offer Vaccine Insights as New Boosters are Readied
Santa Ana, CA - Another COVID booster is on the horizon — this one targeting the BA.4 and BA.5 variants — opening the door for more discussion surrounding vaccine efficacy and the overall pandemic response. Pointing to animal studies that date back more than 20 years,...
Lawyers Behaving Badly Face Consequences of Their Corruption in Wise-Cracking Satire
Philadelphia/New York - Naïve young attorney Ryan Coleman jumps feet first into the hedonist world of wealth and power at the core of class-action law and finds himself in way over his head in Filthy Rich Lawyers, Book One: The Education of Ryan Coleman. From author...
Blown Into Now Nudges Readers Toward Light After Loss
San Francisco, CA - Mylo Schaaf had to find a path through the tears and horrors of grief after her son passed away at the age of 24. A trained journalist and editor, Schaaf suddenly felt compelled to string words together in a manner unencumbered by the rules of...
‘Butter Not Pout:’ Collection of Clever Food Puns Perfect for Holiday Wish Lists
Austin, TX - This holiday season, give the gift of laughter with Don’t Worry, Be Ha-PEA: 101 Deliciously Clever Food Puns, a collection of quirky, family-friendly wordplay from cookbook author and social media sensation Marie Saba. The perfect present for home cooks,...
A Recession-Proof Perspective: Easier Shares 60 Insights Into Resilience
Houston, TX - What could be worse than being fired via Zoom? In business coach Chris Westfall’s powerful new book, Easier: 60 Ways to Make Your Work Life Work for You, readers witness the story of one man’s incredibly difficult circumstances and his gradual awakening...
College Isn’t the Only Option: Children’s Book Aims to Spark Interest in the Trades
Boston, MA - Joshua Page is an electrician by trade, but his other passion is destigmatizing society’s view of occupations like his and spreading the word that college isn’t the only avenue worth pursuing. “So many kids don’t even know ‘trades’ exist. Their parents...
How Smartphones and Wearables Can Lead to Better Health
Boston, MA - Wearables like smart watches or Fitbits do far more than count steps. In fact, AI-enabled devices can prevent a heart attack, diagnose melanoma, lessen the frequency of asthma attacks and treat insomnia without drugs, explains biotech expert Harry...
SAFE Method Promotes Peace, Empowerment After Trauma
Princeton, NJ - Surviving sexual assault, attempted suicide and an arranged marriage is one thing. Processing all of that pain and living a full life proved to be something entirely different for speaker and author Poonam Bhuchar. “In the shadows of emotional pain,...
Faith and First Responders: How Believing in a Higher Power Can Promote Healing
Antioch, CA - If he were given a chance to travel back in time, make different choices and avoid a prison sentence, Norm Wielsch says he would decline the offer. In 2013, the former undercover narcotic agent was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after he pled...
Priest in Crisis Battles Multiple Demons in The Empty Confessional
Austin, TX — Gabe Russell chose to devote his life to the Catholic church, but when the newly minted priest discovers pedophilia within its ranks, he unleashes his own form of retribution in the gripping new book from Tom Hogan, The Empty Confessional. Hogan, a...
What Every Couple Needs to Know to Enjoy What Marriage Was Meant to Be
Vancouver, WA ― Thousands of books have been written to help spouses strengthen their marriage, but the only instruction manual couples need for a fulfilling, lasting union is found in God’s Word, advises Pastor Scott LaPierre. “God is the author of marriage. He...
Finding Peace and Happiness in a World of Pain
Some Solace and Much Wisdom is Available to All Los Angeles, CA — April is a month traditionally filled with spiritual peace and transitional kindness for people and their planet. Beyond April Fool’s Day, there is Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Passover,...
Drunk Log Shares Sobering Journey of Self-Reflection and Redemption
Cincinnati, OH — A lost soul at the end of his emotional rope and a bartender with a sixth sense cross paths in Mark E. Scott’s compelling story of one man’s last hurrah, Drunk Log. Set in the Over the Rhine neighborhood in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, Drunk Log invites...
101 Fun Food Puns to Sample and Savor With the Whole Family
“Saba creates and photographs food that is both whimsical and downright playful.” — Bon Appétit Austin, TX ― National Pun Day (yes, that’s a thing) is May 15, and what better way to mark the occasion than by digging into the pun-filled pages of Don’t Worry Be Ha-PEA:...
Find Your Voice as a Patient or Advocate to Reduce Medical Mistakes
New York, NY — The first thing a person should do if they or a loved one is diagnosed with a serious illness is consider themselves “unofficially part of their care team,” advises Melissa Mullamphy. “You can’t put a price on advocacy and family.” As hospitals recover...
The Thing About Humans: They Need Each Other, and Here’s Why
Seattle, WA ― Len Kuntz never thought of himself as brave, and yet, his profound, candid glimpses into fragments of his life reveal a pattern of behavior that is nothing short of resilient, if not all-out courageous. His popular Ghost Parachute blog, “The Thing About...
How to Turn an Idea Into an Original Story — And Get It Published
Westwood, NJ — Some authors make writing seem effortless — seamlessly weaving together a main plot, character arcs and subplots to create one cohesive narrative. For would-be writers stumped on how to bring their stories to life, prolific writer and lecturer Hank...
The COVID Lockdown Strategy: What Can We Learn From the Data?
Minneapolis, MN — For the past two years, COVID numbers related to cases and deaths have dominated media outlets, but one key data point has been noticeably absent in the eyes of biochemist and immunologist Hugh McTavish, Ph.D.: How many COVID deaths did the lockdown...
Counterterrorism Expert Offers Clues to Curbing Horrific Outbreaks of Violence
New Haven, CT ― The UN outlawed genocide in 1948, and the United States launched a war on terror in 2001; yet, neither genocide nor terrorism shows any sign of abating. What went wrong? “Perhaps we should ask, ‘What really causes these horrific outbreaks of...
An Irresistible Tale for Little Lovers of Ladybugs and Butterflies
Los Angeles, CA — When a curious ladybug named Hillary sees two “ladybugs” with unusually large and beautiful wings, she tries her best to follow them but is unable to keep up. She races toward the palace to tell the king. Has she just spotted two of the mythical...
How to Harness the Dual Power of Purpose and Human Connection
New York, NY ― For anyone who has ever felt stuck, underwhelmed and unfulfilled by everyday life, author, speaker and consultant Genevieve Piturro has a potent message. “The pandemic has caused us to look at the choices we’ve made and re-consider how we’re living our...
Make Positive Life Changes Like A Pro
“A must-read for anyone looking to be their best. The Change Guidebook’s principles and practices are simple, easy to learn, and the results you will achieve with them are extraordinary.” — Jack Canfield, Award-winning Author and Life Coach. Portland, ME — Sometimes,...
Pastor Shares Surprisingly Candid Look Inside 40 Years at the Pulpit
Grand Rapids, MI. ― After 40 years as a Presbyterian pastor, Douglas Brouwer faced an existential crisis that would likely come as a big surprise to those outside the clergy. What did all the hard work on evenings, weekends and holidays — away from his family — amount...
Expert Doctor Weighs In: How Medicine Should Be Practiced
San Diego, CA. ― Amid a complex healthcare industry plagued by red tape, high (often nontransparent) costs, and interactions that leave patients feeling defeated and exhausted, Clarence Lee Jr., MD, believes he has a potent solution. “Medicine is typically an...
Real Solutions to Class Bias in the Workplace
Shrewsbury, PA. — What image springs to mind when you hear the zip code 90210? Whether we’re aware of it or not, our brains form narratives (or biases) about others based upon what diversity, equity and inclusivity consultant Christopher “CJ” Gross calls their “zip...
Chains of Slavery Proves Prescient as Author Sees His Predictions Come True
San Francisco, CA. — Bestselling author and Bible expert Brian Ridolfi finished writing his futuristic book, Chains of Slavery: The End Began at the Beginning With an Institution, in 2017, and little did he know, much of what he described would come to pass in the...
How to Heal From Pain or Trauma Without Spending Years in Therapy
Boca Raton, FL. — Imagine healing from a physical ailment, putting a stop to night terrors, overcoming an addiction, alleviating anxiety or mitigating the symptoms of chronic health conditions — all without medications or spending years in therapy. How is that...
Threatened by Rising Seas: Alaskan Village’s Culture Memorialized in Powerful True Story
Harrisburg, PA — Few newlyweds would choose to embark upon married life by relocating to a remote, Inuit (Inupiaq) village with no electricity or running water. But at the age of 23, new bride Deanne Burch and her husband, Ernest “Tiger” Burch, who was conducting...
Grocery Store Worker Shares Pandemic’s Widespread Impact as Supply Chain Issues Continue
Denver, CO — Former grocery store cashier Adam Kaat likens his 18 months on the grocery line to a “fever dream” or “getting hit by wave after wave at high tide.” Kaat witnessed firsthand the devastation — and desperation — stoked by an invisible, deadly force as the...
Strength Through Faith: 7 Uplifting Stories of Women Who Persevered
Los Angeles, CA — Stories matter. They provide a compelling conduit through which we can connect with and impact other people, and never (it seems) has the power of story been more pronounced than in our era of social media sharing and influence. Here to encourage...
Gone to Dallas Offers Unbridled Entertainment Fueled by Texas History
Dallas, TX — Join author Laurie Moore-Moore as she masterfully draws you into the world of 1850s Texas in Gone to Dallas: The Storekeeper 1856-1861, her richly entertaining tale of migration, betrayal, dreams and determination. Salted with historically accurate events...
End-Time Living Helps Believers Prepare for Second Coming of Jesus
Orlando, FL ― When Jesus spoke to the disciples about his Second Coming, he emphasized the importance of preparing ahead of time for the end of days. As he cautions in Mat. 24:44, “So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man (Jesus) will come at an hour when...
Finally, a Modern Immigration Story with a Happy Ending: Rosa
London/NYC, NY — Author Lyndon Haynes’ new book, Rosa, strikes a chord with anyone who has ever had to overcome serious challenges in life. Rosa flees Mexico as a teenager and eventually finds herself in London, at a loss to see a safe path forward. She has to learn a...
Understand the 7 Archetypes and Finally Meet Your Match
“Commitment can’t be forced, scheduled, or altered. It either comes from the heart or it doesn’t.” — Dr. Carmen Harra Miami, FL — What does your dream relationship look like? Perhaps you’re looking for a fairy tale, or a lifetime of financial stability, or just the...
‘Eggstraordinary’ Story Awaits Youngsters on Your Holiday Shopping List
Easton, PA — An active imagination is something worth celebrating, and a new book from CK Gregory, Mr. Sunnyside: Imagination, shows young audiences that there is an “eggciting” alternative to screen time: the power of their own minds. Written for ages 5 to 10, Mr....
25 Years in a Cult: Former Follower Draws Readers Into Disciple Mindset
Austin, TX — Radhia Gleis didn’t wake up one day and decide to join a cult. That’s not how it happens, she said. “It has nothing to do with intelligence or education,” she explained in a recent interview. “It has to do with being in the right (or wrong) place at the...