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New! Just released March 9, 2023 ...
Mystery Walk
A Lacey Fitzpatrick and Sam Firecloud Mystery — Book 16
by Melissa Bowersock

When paranormal investigators Lacey Fitzpatrick and Sam Firecloud are on a case, they are all in, and don't rest until the haunting is resolved. Now they've been invited to a murder mystery weekend of role-play, sleuthing and fun.

Lacey thinks they'll have an advantage because they're such practiced investigators, and the tangled trail of clues, motives, and red herrings creates a fierce competition to find whodunit.

Lacey fully intends to solve the mystery and win the prize, but the weekend turns out to be surprisingly different on very many levels.

New! Just released November 6, 2022 ...
Karma Walk
A Lacey Fitzpatrick and Sam Firecloud Mystery — Book 15
by Melissa Bowersock

Abe Sydlowski was a cop in Long Beach, California, and had a dedicated, distinguished career — even after he died. His ghost is appearing at a beach he used to patrol, and his brothers of the shield want to know why.

Lacey Fitzpatrick and medium Sam Firecloud are called in but get one surprise before they even start. Daniel, Sam's fourteen-year-old son, wants to work with them. When the trio goes to investigate, they find not one ghost, but two. Who is the young girl whose spirit haunts the beach with Abe, and what's the connection between the two?

New! Just released August 30, 2022 ...
Gangster Walk
A Lacey Fitzpatrick and Sam Firecloud Mystery — Book 14
by Melissa Bowersock

Technical whiz kid Cameron Gregory is one of the richest men in America, but even all his millions can't relieve him of a menacing ghost. Only medium Sam Firecloud and his partner, Lacey Fitzpatrick, can do that.

Hosted in Gregory's luxurious Hudson Valley mansion, the paranormal investigators expect this job to be a piece of cake, but no one expects their research to lead them into the mysterious disappearance of a mobster kingpin from almost a hundred years ago.

New! Just released August 1, 2022 ...
Revenge Walk
A Lacey Fitzpatrick and Sam Firecloud Mystery — Book 13
by Melissa Bowersock

Paranormal investigators Sam Firecloud and Lacey Fitzpatrick are preparing for a new venture — launching Sam's ceramic art studio with an open house.

Their plans are suddenly derailed when someone targets Sam with deadly intent. The LAPD are on it, but leads are slim, and meanwhile they have a new haunting to research, one that is threatening small children.

Neither investigation gives up clues easily, but Sam and Lacey have to keep working both before someone ends up dead.

New! Just released July 13, 2022 ...
Fire Walk
A Lacey Fitzpatrick and Sam Firecloud Mystery — Book 12
by Melissa Bowersock

A property in the town of Meadeview, Massachusetts has a problem with fire. Anything that is built there burns to the ground.

Medium Sam Firecloud and his partner, Lacey Fitzpatrick, are called to the small town to investigate the strange physical haunting, and their research leads them deeper into the dark underbelly of the tight knit community.

The more they uncover, however, the more the townspeople are threatened by the old secrets — secrets the locals would much rather remain buried.

New! Just released March 14, 2022 ...
Witch Way Out?
Book Three of the Superior Bay Witch Doctor Mysteries
by Paula Lester

Witches and Trolls and Fairies...oh, my.

Willow's got an awful lot on her plate. She's trying to decide whether to buy a second veterinary clinic, enjoying being Crosby's girlfriend instead of his best friend, and trying to stay on top of all the responsibilities she already has.

But when her friend, Julia, finds herself in trouble in the Fae realm and the remnants of the Trio show up to pressure Willow to join their witch council, her plate's suddenly downright overflowing.

Will Willow be able to solve everyone's problems and still focus on her own? Or will she throw her hands up and let her best friend go down for murder?

Girls' Guide to Aging with Grit and Gusto
by Linda Benjamin

What's a girl to do if she's dumped by her husband in her 60's?

How about writing a book documenting her journey and collecting role-models of inspirational women from their 60's through their 90's?

The humorous yet educational memoir of a therapist's journey and the experiences of her inspiring interviewees, women who've been through grief, depression, caregiving, widowhood, retirement, empty-nesting, and physical challenges, Girls' Guide to Aging with Grit and Gusto is a roadmap for women who want to thrive (whatever their age or circumstances) as they grow older.

How to Wean Your Kid Off of Video Game Addiction
by Sarah Jacobson

Has video games taken over your child's life?

Have you been struggling to get your child away from the screen and into more proactive activities? Or maybe you've noticed your child's mood has drastically changed — and not for the better. Tired of the constant battle after you press that off button? Don't worry, I've got you covered.

From Fortnite to Minecraft, Call of Duty to League of Legends, video games have become an important part of many lives. But what happens when it becomes a little too important? Sure, video games have some positive qualities; giving children a chance to meet new friends, providing an escape into fantastical new worlds, and giving them a competitive edge with updated quests and challenges. But what happens when it becomes too much?

This book is here to help you through the intricate situation of guiding your child away from the controller and help them start taking control of their own life. We'll discuss how to first get your foot through the door, leading to a stronger, better connection with your kid, how to open more communication lines between the two of you, and even how to hop right in to try out some of these games for yourself — just to see what all the fuss is about. This book will also discuss what signs to look out for if you believe your child has formed an addiction to video games, resources to help find professional help if needed, and to suggest — and get them to stick with — new activities.

If you've been fighting tooth and nail to try and drag your child away from the console and out into the real world — this book is for you. We get it. These days, it can be hard to relate to half the things kids keep coming up with, let alone the constant updates from game designers. But you're not alone, and you're not the only one who has faced this battle. With years of experience studying video games and their effects on children, the author is here to be your battle buddy.

Get ready to put on some super exclusive, powered-up parental armor — it's time to defeat the boss.

Carol of Ghosts
by J.H. Moncrieff

Kate and Jackson — the girl who talks to ghosts and the Protector — are back in a sixth supernatural adventure.

All is calm, all is bright? Not in the little house in Nightridge, Vermont.

Jackson's plans for a quiet, uneventful Christmas with Kate are dashed when three spirits decide they have important messages for him — messages that unfortunately can't wait.

As he learns crucial lessons from his past and present, the spirit of his future has a bigger bombshell in store: the fate of the entire world may rest upon Jackson's reluctant shoulders.

Will Jackson be able to accept that his fantasies of a quiet life are just that — fantasies — and that the ghosts are here to stay? Is he up for the challenge his future holds, or is the world as we know it doomed to die?

Rewrite the Stars
by Christina Consolino

"...a touching story about love with all the odds against it." — Ann Garvin, USA Today bestselling author of I Like You Just Fine When You're Not Around

Mom-of-three Sadie Rollins-Lancaster struggles with a crumbling marriage she had hoped to salvage. Though her husband, Theo, initiated the divorce, he's now having a change of heart that's difficult to reconcile as he fights against PTSD demons within. When a chance encounter with a stranger resurrects emotions in Sadie she never expected to feel again, her world is turned upside down. Will Sadie find the courage to shape her own future? Will Theo resolve his internal struggles and win Sadie back?

Rewrite the Stars is an honest, moving portrayal of life and love that reminds us how much of our happiness lies within our own grasp. If you like heartwarming stories about love, loss, and redemption, then you'll love Christina Consolino's debut novel.

The Reluctant RV Wife
by Gerri Almand

Follow a reluctant wife and her excited husband through two humorously-conflicted years of RV travel.

He wanted to go; she wanted to stay. They both learn, grow, and change as a new level of freedom evolves.

This book is light-hearted and humorous but at the same time serious. While not a How-To book, it gives lots of basic information about RVing. And while not a travelogue, it touches upon many travel destinations in the United States and Canada. On deeper levels, the book is about marital relationships, retiring and getting old, and finding a new kind of freedom through a minimalistic lifestyle.

After reading this book, you'll never again look at one of those huge monstrosities driving down the road in quite the same way. The book answers questions for non-RVers and triggers chuckles of recognition from experienced RVers.

What Others Are Saying:
An International Book Awards Finalist
One of IBR's 30 Impressive Indie Press Books from 2020

"When his RV dream rear-ends her perfectly mapped-out retirement, navigating through their travails and travels — in life and on the road — spins a romantic and humorous adventure." — Doreen Orion, author of Queen of the Road

Influencer: How to Stand Out Amongst the Social Media Noise
by Myra E. Looring

Discover the underground secrets of influencer marketing and ensure your brand conquers the world of social media.

Social media is a jungle.

With nearly 1 billion Instagram users, 2 billion YouTubers, and 2.8 billion Facebook users, it's easy to feel overwhelmed with all the competition.

On top of it, a new social media platform comes out of nowhere every year or so, just as you started figuring out the last one.

Being all shiny and new, it steals the community you've worked so hard to create, and you're forced to continue promoting your business on a dying platform or start all over again.

If you're tired of watching your amazing brand fall deeper and deeper in the black hole that is social media, not getting the attention it deserves (or even noticed), you've come to the right place.

Whether it's Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, or TikTok, there's one thing that you need to master to become successful on all platforms — influencer marketing.

No matter the platform or how drastically the algorithms tend to change, social media influencers can reach your target audience in a way that's trustworthy and engaging.

However, finding the right social media influencer to build a brand on is tricky.

Competition is fierce, and the wrong influencer can quickly tear down everything you've worked so hard for.

But there is a solution.

The first step to mastering influencer marketing is to understand exactly who your target audience is before finding the influencers who can speak to them.

In Influencer, here is just a fraction of what you will discover:

The astonishing truth behind the social media algorithms that even the "gurus" don't know about
Why modern businesses cannot even hope to succeed without using influencers
A goldmine of tools to help you find the best influencers, and make sure they attract your exact target audience
A foolproof recipe to influencer communication — they simply won't be able to resist your business proposal
A step-by-step guide to negotiating with influencers, so you don't get tricked by shady social media characters
The underground playbook of strategies to grow your brand on any social media platform
Bulletproof strategies for capturing your followers' attention — the currency of the future
And much more.

Even if you're tired of seemingly endless blogging, tweeting, pinning, and posting, but not getting the results you're looking for — you no longer need to stress over it.

Influencer gives you a groundbreaking insight on exactly why your brand is not growing as it should be, and how you can use influencer marketing in a way that your competition is too scared to do.

The world of social media is getting louder and more chaotic by the day, and no one seems to stand out.

It's time to make the change and let the world know how amazing and unique your brand is through the power of influencers!

Ancient Dreams — Book I
by JP Roth

"My tale starts with a 'once upon a time' —

A long time ago, beings lived who could control the elements, immortality, and time. We called them gods and gave them our worship. They played with us like toys, took our lives and sabotaged our love.

Now, the gods are myths. Stories in books — not to be confused with our modern world. I believed this until I found myself tumbling into a dream.

This dream takes me to another life. To a forgotten time in a bloody age. I dream of Hades's son and a lustful goddess. I dream of limitless power and revolving time. I dream a death and love that was mine...

My name is Cara Wynter — and this is my story."

Accent Pieces
by Amy Mangan

Accent Pieces is a personal homage to creating the life you want right where you are. Amy's collection of essays makes sense of life, home, love, heartache, and friendships, all while sharing a decorating tip or two.

The Surrogacy Journey: What to Expect When Having a Surrogate Pregnancy
by Stephenie Kammeyer

Discover a comprehensive guide to prepare yourself for a surrogate pregnancy — complete with expert tips and advice!

Are you going to become a surrogate mother? Are you looking for guidance that will get you through the whole ordeal with ease? Would you like to learn what to expect while you are expecting?

If so, you are in the right place, because this guide will teach you everything you need to know about pregnancy and surrogacy!

The surrogacy process is definitely rewarding, but it is not without its challenges. Deciding to become a surrogate takes determination and perseverance. The entire time you are going through the process, you will see the world from a whole new perspective - both your own and those of the people around you.

However, there is an easy way to overcome all the challenges that are in front of you. How? By learning what to expect upfront and there is no better way to learn that than with this guide.

With The Surrogacy Journey: What to Expect When Having a Surrogate Pregnancy (Guide for Gestational Carriers), a renowned surrogacy expert and founder of the Idaho Surrogacy Center (surrogacy agency), Stephenie Kammeyer, will take you on a one-of-a-kind journey that will show you what the whole process looks like.

Written from her perspective as a surrogate mother and experiences she saw during her career as a surrogacy consultant, Stephenie shares what to expect during your journey and some things you should and should not do or expect.

Here is what this surrogacy guide can offer you:

Why working with an agency is the safest way to approach the surrogate pregnancy
Complete guide to all things you should do before getting pregnant
An in-depth explanation of the IVF transfer process
Difficult conversations you'll have and what to do in those situations
How to protect yourself and the baby in the best way possible
And much more!

New Moons: The Seed Songs, Book One
by Nancy Ashmead

What if your dreams were psychic instruction, sending you on an epic journey to prevent the collapse of your entire civilization? This is what happens to Mellinar, a reluctant teenager, who is sent back to Earth in order to fulfill an ancient, mysterious prophecy.

She returns to her star federation accompanied by a wise, shape-shifting mentor and a young male Earthling whose fate is ultimately linked with hers. They must carefully avoid detection by ruthless members of the ruling class, while visiting diverse star ships as they attempt to tip the balance of power in a new, more promising direction.

Blind Turn
by Cara Sue Achterberg

In the aftermath of a fatal texting and driving accident, a mother and daughter must come to terms with the real meaning of forgiveness.

Liz Johnson single-handedly raised an exemplary daughter. Jessica is an honor-student, track star, and all-around good kid. So how could that same teenager be responsible for the death of the high school's beloved football coach? This is Texas, where high school football ranks right up there with God, so while the legal battle wages, the public deals its own verdict.

Desperate for help, Liz turns to a lawyer whose affection she once rejected and attempts to play nice with her ex-husband. Jessica faces her angry peers and her own demons as she awaits a possible prison sentence for an accident she doesn't remember.

A tragic, emotional, ultimately uplifting story, Blind Turn is a natural book club pick.

The Dolphin Law: A Story of the Seas
by Linda Collister

Relax into the beauty of human truth, reveling in love and our spiritual connection to all that is.

Do you ever sit there and wonder how we humans have become so disconnected from nature? Ever question how it is that we seem to have lost our way with the natural flow of life? The ups and downs and turmoil of our fast-paced world leave us without a solid grounding in the foundation of our spiritual truth — it often seems we humans have lost our way.

The dolphins see this, too. They know of our past and of how we have drifted into a cloud of confusion and disconnect. Many of them had given up on our return to a resonance of peace with mother nature. The dolphin law even forbids any dolphin from ever trying to establish contact with us again. But the love of a mother will always do what it must — especially when the life of her young one is on the line. The heart of humanity, of course, will forever be there to support those in need.

A story of reestablished trust and love shows us that the bond between land dweller and ocean goer is just as strong now as it had ever been before. A rediscovering of human and animal cohabitation serves as a beautiful reminder that no matter how lost we may become as a human species, at the end of it, we are all one in spirit.

Stepping into an underwater world of confusion, chaos, and pleas for help from anyone able will remind you of our connection to all living beings and help bring those questions of our disconnect to a standstill. We are each only as far from nature as we choose to be, sometimes we just need a little healthy reminder of our truth.

Dead of Autumn
Book One of the Alexa Williams Novels
by Sherry Knowlton

Alexa Williams is a successful lawyer, volunteers weekly at a women's clinic, and has a sexy weekend boyfriend — not to mention an endearing best friend in her giant English mastiff, Scout. But one autumn day, when Scout takes off into the Pennsylvania woods, Alexa discovers a nightmare she'd never imagined. From that fateful day, Alexa becomes entangled in a murder mystery — one that she tries to unravel by linking it to experiences and symbols in her own life.

Dewilla Noakes, a child of the Depression, has recently lost her mother. Her father packs up the girls — and their attractive cousin Winnie — and hits the road to look for a job on the East Coast. Along the way, money becomes tighter, food becomes scarcer, and relationships become strained. Dewilla's father fears he's failing his daughters. Running out of options, he begins to consider the unthinkable to end the misery he's brought upon his family....

Alexa soon finds herself amid violence aimed at the clinic where she volunteers, brought on by pro-life extremists. In a bizarre turn of events, she's almost raped, ambushed by religious zealots who wish to convert her, then taken by surprise as another romance enters her life. Plus, she seems to be seeing quite a lot of the local law enforcement these days.

No matter what else happens in her life, Alexa can't shake feeling some sort of connection to the mysterious murder victim. She thinks back to the stories she heard as a child, about the Babes in the Woods, who were murdered close to where the victim's body was found, wondering if that might be why she draws the connection. But when the murderer strikes again, Alexa must rely on her knowledge of local history and terrain in order to save her own life.

Dead of Autumn ties together the struggles faced by females, young and old, past and present, and the degrees of power they embrace to combat their situations.

Dead of Summer
Book Two of the Alexa Williams Novels
by Sherry Knowlton

In a tale of suspense that travels from Southcentral Pennsylvania to Africa to the iconic Woodstock Festival of 1969, Dead of Summer embroils Alexa Williams in the dangerous world of sex trafficking.

With help from friends, family, and her yoga practice, Alexa Williams is finally starting to recover from last autumn's trauma of finding a dead body and the violence that ensued. The young attorney can't believe that her summer has begun with the discovery of another body. This time, the dead woman was famous for her worldwide campaign against sex trafficking. The murder hits close to home: The late activist was a friend and mentor to Alexa's best friend, Melissa.

While the town mourns, Alexa stumbles into a burglary at Melissa's home, barely escaping serious harm. A client asks for help in convincing the police that her foster child is not a runaway, and Alexa learns that other local girls have gone missing. Drawn into the fight to save lost and exploited children, Alexa discovers a community of child activists. A local philanthropist wants Alexa to join his foster care empire. A sexy social worker and a hip college professor want a more personal connection with Alexa, but she is also drawn to the police detective leading the murder investigation.

Searching for answers, Alexa becomes entangled in a web of deception and danger that puts both her heart and her life at risk. By the time she discovers that the key to the present lies in the halcyon days of peace and music, it may be too late.

A Gypsy's Book of Revelation
by Cécile Barlier

A Gypsy's Book of Revelation is a collection of stories with an astonishing range of styles and subject matters. A woman visits her cremation from inside the body of her dead self, a competitive couple trains as free-divers, a mother leaves her son behind on top of a mountain, a very pregnant woman experiences a peculiar relationship with a priest-to-be: These stories are full of surprising experimentation that strikes a deeply compelling balance between the real and the bizarre.

Embodying unusual premises and worlds, these stories are also fearlessly nontraditional in their structure and approach. These voices haunt, tease, and dare while never providing fully fledged answers. Each story is its own unique thing, a small but profound nod to the human condition.

Lucid Dreaming: How to Unlock Your Dreams
by Zara L. Nooring

Defy the laws of physics and create a world of awe and wonder. Imagine you could gain control over all your dreams. You would go to bed and consciously decide where to go, who to be, and what to do.

The fundamentals of physics wouldn't apply and you alone would control, manipulate, and transform the narrative. By sheer power of will you could fly, pass through a wall, become something completely different, conjure people and characters, live a fairy tale, or even slay a dragon...

This scenario isn't something you only read in fantasy novels. Throughout the ages, spirituality, esotericism, philosophy, and science alike have been perplexed by a wonderful phenomenon called lucid dreaming. Unlike ordinary dreams, lucidity comes when you become aware that you're dreaming within your dream and thus gain an almost unlimited agency over every aspect of your story as it unfolds.

In Lucid Dreaming, you will discover:

How lucid dreaming can help you deal with continuous mental setbacks, setting you free and allowing you to reach a real state of well-being
Step-by-step guidance on how to induce a lucid dream state, allowing you to consciously choose to go to your dream world instead of leaving it to chance
A plethora of techniques to help you discover ways in which you can truly control the dream you're in and live it out exactly how you desire
The secrets the Tibetans knew all along about lucid dreaming, as well as some of their best-known practices to utilize this lucid state and elevate your consciousness
The two things you should absolutely not miss when you're awake if you genuinely want to become a veteran lucid dreamer
And much more!

If you're ready to explore worlds beyond belief and indulge in the wildest aspects of your imagination then buy this audiobook right now.

The Five Gifts: Discovering Hope, Healing, and Strength When Disaster Strikes
by Laurie Nadel, PhD

Once a seasoned journalist,but now a distinguished scholar and practicing psychotherapist, Dr. Laurie has immersed herself in the academic study of suffering, in addition to the depth her own life story provides....

When it comes to teaching how to get up after being knocked down, how to not just survive life's hardest blows, but eventually thrive, nothing beats a teacher who has learned through personal experience. I'll be surprised if you don't find this book highly approachable, and the information in it unusually accessible and easy to understand, digest, and put to use. Dr. Laurie Nadel touches off many new sunbursts of thought as she guides us through what we need to know about coping with life's most troubling times." (From the foreword by Dan Rather)

As the frequency and intensity of catastrophic events continue to surge, organizations provide guidelines for how to pack a "Go-Kit" in case of emergency. The Five Gifts is like an emergency "Go-Kit" for the mind, packed with information and insight that can minimize and prevent long-term psycho-spiritual damage from a traumatic event. It's a field guide for the heart and soul to guide you through to cycles of damage and recovery that can be useful before, during, and after a tragic loss, trauma, or disaster.

In a nationwide Google survey Dr. Nadel commissioned for this book, 33 percent of those surveyed identified their greatest fear as a terrorist attack, followed by displacement from their homes. As this upsurge in violent episodes continues, the numbers show a greater likelihood that you, or someone close to you, will be directly affected by a traumatic event.

But what if you had access to a mind-body-spirit "Go-Kit" before disaster strikes? In The Five Gifts, Dr. Nadel wisely maps out a path integrating what she has learned from over two decades of working with people damaged by a trauma event. Her own life was impacted by the World Trade Center attacks of September 11, 2001 and Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012. The Five Gifts contains interviews with people whose lives were directly impacted by such major news events as the Rwanda genocide, the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy, the tsunami in Bali, and the Boston Marathon terrorist bombing.

Although you can never be fully prepared for a shocking, traumatic event, this book will provide information, ideas, insight and tools to build the emotional stamina and clarity needed to cope with acute stress responses and emotional aftershocks If you are open to receiving the gifts of humility, patience, empathy, forgiveness, and growth, The Five Gifts will lead you safely through disaster and traumatic minefields.

Wisdom That Works: How to Use the Messages of Conversations With God
by Annie Sims

Based on a foundational tenet from Conversations with God, "If you do not go within, you go without," these four lines from Annie Sims' first inspirational song found their way into Neale Donald Walsch's CD player...and into his heart. Walsch has trained Annie ever since and now calls her his "teacher of teachers", as she has not only embraced the profoundly life-changing ideas of CWG - she has embodied them.

In Wisdom that Works, Annie shares how she applies the wisdom of Conversations with God to her everyday life, and shows us how we can too.

Witch Doggone Killer?
Book One of the Superior Bay Witch Doctor Mysteries
by Paula Lester

You know you're in for a doozy of a work day when your first appointment is dead when you get to the exam room.

Willow Morgan lives a quiet life in Superior Bay. Winter lasts for up to nine months there, and the biggest event of the year is the summer dog show. People come from all over to attend. It brings money and prestige to town.

But when Willow's landlord is poisoned to death, she quickly finds herself in a tricky situation. People are canceling their appointments, afraid when they learn someone was murdered in her clinic. And one of her employees is acting super strange.

Then she's asked to take over the dead man's spot as a dog show judge, and she gets even more nervous. After all, she's the town veterinarian, so is it even okay for her to be a judge? And, oh yeah, she's a witch who can talk to animals, but only her elderly aunt is in the know on that point.

Before long, Willow is in way over her head. She has to learn the rules for judging the dog show, save her business from financial ruin, and juggle a couple of potential love interests.

But that's not the worst of it. Willow is pretty sure she may be on the short list for the killer's next victim. Now, she's racing the clock to catch the murderer and finds herself having to choose between revealing her secret and possibly losing her life.

The Affairs of Witches
Book Two of the Superior Bay Witch Doctor Mysteries
by Paula Lester

Life was back to normal, but then the Trio showed up.

After the crazy events of the dog days of summer, Willow's life was mostly back to normal. She was back to small-town veterinarian life, with a dash of witchiness tossed in for good measure.

But then a strange group of witches and their guards shows up on her farm. Aunt Dru is acting all weird and secretive. And, apparently, Willow needs to be tested to see if she can keep her power. The big dog of the group, Crone Marian, is particularly scary.

But soon enough, there's another murder in tiny Superior Bay. Now Willow has to contend with being a suspect while she tries to dance around Aunt Dru's moods like a cat on a hotplate.

Can Willow unravel all the secrets and keep her own life on track? Or will she succumb to the killer and be dead as a drowned rat herself?

Order today to listen to this clean, fun paranormal cozy mystery.

Waltz in Swing Time
by Jill Caugherty

"A reflective tale of growing up creative in a stifling environment and finding true love." (Kirkus Reviews)

Growing up in a strict Utah farm family during the Great Depression, Irene Larsen copes with her family's hardship by playing piano. Even after an unthinkable tragedy strikes, Irene clings to her dream of becoming a musician. When a neighbor's farm is foreclosed, Irene's brother marries the neighbor's daughter, who moves in with the Larsens and coaches Irene into winning leading roles in musicals. Clashing with her mother, who dismisses her ambition as a waste of time and urges her to become a farmer's wife, Irene leaves home.

During a summer gig at Zion National Park, where Irene sings in a variety show for Depression-weary tourists, she meets professional dancer Spike, a maverick who might be her ticket to a musical career. But ultimately she must decide whether pursuing her dream justifies its steep price: losing her home and family.

Alternating between Irene's 90th year in 2006 at an assisted-living home and her coming-of-age in the '30s, Waltz in Swing Time is a poignant tale of mother-daughter relationships, finding hope amidst loss, and forging an independent path, against all odds.

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Raising Emotional Intelligence in Kids: How to Give Your Kids the Best Kickstart to Conquer Life
by Sienna Neel

Feelings are not meant to be pushed down or dismissed. Here's how to make sure your kids know what to do with theirs: If you're like most parents, one of your primary concerns about your child, aside from their health and safety, is how you can prepare them for adulthood.

Qualities associated with emotional intelligence are a greater predictor of future success than having a high IQ and are very often overlooked. Fortunately, emotional intelligence is something that can be taught and developed, and the ideal time to do it is while your kids are still young.

In Raising Emotional Intelligence in Kids, you will discover:

How to help your child identify, understand, and make sense of their emotions when they are still too young to verbalize them well
Your parenting type and how you could be affecting your child's self-esteem and outside relationships
The number one thing to keep in mind to keep you from losing your mind when your child is having yet another tantrum
Nine effective responses to misbehavior that don't involve punishment
Why you should stop asking your child, "Why?", and what to ask instead to get more than a one-word response
The essential trait that will enable your child to face any obstacle that comes their way, even when you're not there to help them
How to get your child to respond peacefully but forcefully to a bully
What you should never say to your child when talking about a sensitive issue
Easy calming exercises you can do with your child to develop mindfulness and help them deal with fluctuating emotions
And much more.

If you want to prepare your child for a successful future, not just in their career but also in their personal life and relationships, then scroll up and click the "buy" button right now.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

My Dad My Dog
by Rebecca Warner

Frolic's Top 10 Books to Read (November 2020)

When she moves her Alzheimer's-afflicted dad into the home she shares with her husband and elderly dog, Rachel Morgan expects some complications, but she never imagines the biggest one will occur on the first day, threatening her best-intentioned caregiving plans.

Her normally sweet-natured dad — a former mailman who experienced too many run-ins with biting dogs — is adamant about wanting nothing to do with her big black Labrador. But as Rachel tends to the escalating physical and emotional needs of each, she notices the striking similarities in their aging processes, and realizes these two souls whom she loves deeply are on the same journey.

With time working against her, Rachel must find a way to transform their uneasy truce into a trusting companionship. In doing so, she hopes to make their shared journey less lonely and frightening — and more bearable — for those who must someday let them go.

Dead Letters: Delivering Unopened Mail from a Pennsylvania Ghost Town
by Jessica Weible

On assignment for a small-town newspaper in rural Pennsylvania, rookie reporter Jessica Weible meets Joan Swigart, a creative fireball and "pioneer in print". As the two women forge a relationship based on their passion for storytelling, Joan reveals a mystery that she had discovered years ago, but had never solved: a pile of dead letters found in an abandoned general store, just before it was torn down. Joan gives Jessica the letters, each stamped and dated over a hundred years ago, and encourages Jessica to investigate the untold stories of the people and places contained in each one.

What begins as yet another assignment for the reporter, a young millennial who relies happily on email and texting as the primary means of communication, develops into a heartfelt mission to tell the story of the people and places in the letters. The young reporter's journey takes unexpected twists and turns through the quiet lumber towns of Pennsylvania, the early American settlements in Massachusetts, the bustling crowds at Ellis Island, the violent strikes at the Passaic textile mills, and beyond. Dead Letters is an intimate portrait of small-town America and the people who, at times, risked everything in pursuit of economic prosperity, religious freedom, and social equity.

My Persian Paradox: Memories of an Iranian Girl
by Shabnam Curtis

On a cold night in 1978, seven-year-old Shabnam Shahmohammad clung to her mother in a Tehran apartment while the sounds of gunshots rang out in the street: The Iranian Revolution was at hand.

She and her family survived that night, but as the Islamic fundamentalists took the power over, she grew up watching her father take his beloved books away to burn, his friends be arrested and disappear, and women like her mother grow ever more marginalized. Confused by her father's communist ideology, her mother's conservative religious beliefs, and the regime's oppressive rules, she developed a deep longing to live a different life.

Finding herself being married at 19, she naively dreamed to team up and discover an adventurous life. When she gave birth to a daughter whose future, she realized, mattered more to her than her own, she had to find a way to unlock her little girl's possibilities. She longed to emigrate, but with Western countries' embassies mostly absent from Tehran, options for escaping Iran were limited.

My Persian Paradox: Memories of an Iranian Girl is a tale of resilience facing oppression and dictatorship along with fighting with narrow traditional and restrictive cultural rules. This memoir is a journey of self-discovery, mother-daughter relationship obstacles, forbidden love, and the universal desire for freedom.

Shhhh...Listen! Practical Parenting Steps to Get Your Kids to Listen That Work! Age 3-8
by Sienna Neel

Handling a newborn is tough. But as any parent knows, what comes after the age of three makes everything before look like a walk in a park.

It seems like your child learned how to talk overnight, and suddenly, you discover a whole new aspect of your parent-child relationship: communication. Many don't even realize how crucial that moment is. Not only does your child now understand what you're saying to them, but they also use words to express themselves.

It sounds simple enough, but communicating with children is actually more complex than you may realize. It's not about disciplining your children - it's about talking and listening in the right way.

In Shhhh...Listen! Practical Parenting Steps to Get Your Kids to Listen That Work! Age 3-8, you will discover:

A detailed guide on what's going on inside your children's heads — find out what they're feeling but not telling you.
Proven techniques for getting your children to listen to you so that you never feel ignored or defeated again
Simple methods child experts use to improve communication with children and get them to express themselves in a calm, controlled way
Tips on how to handle your own emotions when dealing with children — say good-bye to anger and frustration forever.
Fun, interactive activities for you and your children that will strengthen your bond and deepen your communication level
Bulletproof strategies for helping your children develop excellent communication skills, paving the way for successful futures
And much more...

When raising children, parents have to act intuitively in many aspects. Communication shouldn't be one of them — it is something far too important to handle "on the go."

If you want to help your child express themselves in a productive manner and quit the tantrums, then you will want to listen to this audiobook.

Content Creator: How to Stand Out Amongst the Noise
by Myra E. Looring

What do today's young influencers know, that you don't? Content Creator is a handy guide that will lead you through the process and give you proven tips for creating content that connects with people.

Inside, here is just a fraction of what you will discover:

The number one thing to always keep in mind when creating content that will make your videos more personal and engaging
Brainstorming habits to ensure that you'll never run out of content ideas
The secret to getting 10x more views on your Facebook video posts, and how to lead them to your YouTube channel
Why having a million subscribers won't guarantee significant income, and how the top content creators earn their millions
The key metric you need to track that will help you appear in recommended and suggested video lists and boost your views
The eight subtle but effective ways to turn a casual viewer to a committed subscriber
The important but often neglected detail of your videos that will affect whether or not someone will click on your content
A powerful strategy that will increase your exposure and multiply your reach without any additional effort
And much more...

It's amazing what you can learn about yourself when you start creating instead of consuming. You never know how creative you are until you consistently come up with new ideas and produce great content. You also get to discover more about your chosen niche, as well as yourself and what you're capable of.

And the potential millions in income? That will just be icing on the cake.

If you want to flex your creative muscles, indulge in your passion, and even get to earn at the same time, then scroll up and click the "buy now" button right away.

Magic Diary
by Pat LaMarche

Do dead people write to Genevieve?

When a teenaged cancer patient relapses, she starts journaling to cope. But she's not the only one. Musicians, scientists, athletes, politicians, activists — even a saint — give her courage based on their life-and-death experiences. Full of whimsy and hope: Magic Diary is a one-of-a-kind 21st century history book.

Digital School Teacher: The Ultimate Guide to Online Teaching
by Trisha T. Mooring

From boring instructor to fabulously engaging educator: make the switch in just six steps.

As an educator, you can make a new platform exciting and engaging for students. It's simply a matter of being prepared, exploring all available tools, and making the most of what such resources have to offer.

In Digital School Teacher, you will discover:

The secret behind getting your students to show up for every single online class
Lesson planning and preparation strategies, as well as powerful tactics to make the most of audio, video, and multimedia in your online lessons
The six main challenges every online educator will face, and the best ways to overcome every single one of them
Building a strong teacher-student connection, regardless of the fact that you're speaking to a camera
Handy real-time and asynchronous education tools you should start using right away
Best student assessment and grading approaches to ensure fairness and keep track of progress
Communication approaches that boost engagement and can get even the shy students to speak up
Genuine ways to offer encouragement, guidance, and motivation online
A comprehensive list of tools and apps to apply to every single online learning process, making it fun and something to look forward to
And much more!

It's about time to acquaint yourself with online teaching methods and tools. The sooner you add these to your arsenal of educational skills, the better the outcome. Online learning is the future of education. Remaining competitive on the market is heavily dependent on upgrading your skillset and staying ahead of the times and the trends.

Turn yourself into an online educator extraordinaire — mastering online learning doesn't have to depend on your age or experience with technology.

Mantra Meditations for Love
by Shivani Batra

Are you experiencing love sickness? Do you feel heartbroken, unlovable, and alone? If you do, this mantra meditation practice is for you. This ancient practice has been around for thousands of years, and is proven to help you attract the loving relationships you've always wanted.

Philosophers, neuroscientists, and researchers around the world have proven that 95 percent of your behavior has to do with what goes on in your subconscious mind. The thoughts and emotions you are not aware of are controlling your life.

If you want to attract your soulmate or twin flame, you need to dive deep into the practice of self-love. With mantra meditations, you can begin tapping into universal powers and manifesting the romantic partner you want in your life. When done right, you will become a magnet to that special someone.

In Mantra Meditations for Love, you will experience:

A strong emotional and sexual connection from someone in your life
Feelings of self-love and compassion
Flirting and physical attraction happening more frequently
Enhanced desire to love and be romantic
Healing of your heart from past emotional traumas and toxic relationships
An unexpected message from a specific person
Magnetism that will gravitate you toward the love of your life
True love like you've never experienced before
And much more!

The person you are looking for is out there right now. Using the power of your subconscious mind, you can easily attract this person into your life.

If you want to find that special someone and experience more love in your life today, scroll up and listen to this audiobook right now.

Mantra Meditations for Healing
by Shivani Batra

Do you suffer from physical, emotional, or spiritual pain? Do you want to heal faster from your condition/illness and prevent future problems? How about healing your mind and emotions from past and present traumas?

If you do, these mantra meditations are for you. This ancient practice has been around for thousands of years and is proven to help heal ailments related to the body, mind, and soul. Innovative studies from some of the world's most renowned scientists and researchers like Fabrizio Benedetti, Dr. Joe Dispenza, and Jo Marchant show this to be true.

The thoughts and emotions you have influence how your body responds to conditions and illnesses. In order to heal better and faster, you need to be aware of these thoughts and emotions. With mantra meditations, you can consciously focus your energy and trigger health-inducing responses in your body. With innumerable success stories, it's no wonder meditation has become such a popular alternative for healing.

In Mantra Meditations for Healing, you will experience:

Healing results that may come from just one meditation session
A new perspective around health that will allow you to heal better and faster
Positive energy flowing through your body and enhancing your healing experience
Detachment from past and present negativity and trauma
A lighter sense of self to relieve stress and anxiety
Custom-made binaural beats that will subconsciously evoke your healing powers
And much more!

Healing your body, mind, and soul can be as easy as sitting or lying for just 15 minutes a day. Science and medicine are on the side of using meditation for healing. But even if you're still skeptical, what do you have to lose? If you want to wield your self-healing powers today, then listen to this audiobook right now.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

HowExpert Guide to Butterflies: 101 Lessons to Learn Everything About Butterflies from A to Z
by HowExpert with Jessica Dumas

HowExpert Guide to Butterflies is a guidebook that is packed with a vast amount of information about butterflies. In this guidebook, you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about butterflies. It has more about butterflies than any encyclopedia, and it is much easier to listen to!

Some of the topics in this guidebook are:

The differences between male and female butterflies as well as how they mate
The first half, the second half, and how the butterfly completes its life cycle
How they survive in nature with so many predators
How butterflies benefit the ecosystem and you
Why are butterflies disappearing?
What species migrate other than monarchs
What species are threatened, endangered, or extinct and some who came back
Several ways you can help save the butterflies
Where you can go to see thousands of butterflies
A list of common butterflies from A to Z
An extensive list of butterfly resources with links to websites

The book ends with an "about the author" section that explains how butterflies inspired and motivated Jessica to follow her dreams, with an amusing story about her first sighting of butterflies that were mating.

About the expert: Jessica Dumas is freelance writer and a butterfly advocate who has been writing books and poems for 10 years. She lives in a small mountain town in Arizona, but is originally from Minnesota where she grew up in the country, where her love for butterflies began. She wanted to be able to fly like a butterfly, which led to her dream of becoming a pilot. Years later, she met a flight instructor who taught her how to fly and then married her. Butterflies inspired other dreams, too, that she tells about in her latest book that is a guidebook on butterflies

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