Mylo Schaaf’s new book, Blown Into Now: Poems for a Journey, takes readers on an odyssey through shade and light, offering glimpses into the stages of grief Schaaf went through when her son died suddenly at age 24. She offers the profound manifestations of his presence that she witnessed following his passing. “Poems demanded to be written,” Schaaf said. “They brought relief and healing, as did hills warm with grass, tree spirits and arms of sky.” Blown Into Now offers 45 remarkable poems, each paired with a striking photograph taken by her late son, Alex Lowenstein, who was a mountaineer, world traveler and…
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“I’ve had a successful career, and I’m financially comfortable—but it still seems like something is missing.” You’re not alone. Jeff Bernier has seen countless people in this situation—they seem to be living the American Dream, but they find themselves missing out on joy and a sense of purpose. In The Money and Meaning Journey, Bernier imparts some of the wisdom he has gained from over thirty-six years of being a financial advisor who understands that the goal of financial planning should not be to outperform the market, but to fund your dreams. This book outlines a goal-focused and evidence-based process that…
Think you are living a regular life, with normal people when one day you get letters to be a part of the magic school? What would be your reaction? Would you like to live such an adventurous life or would you prefer to stay all your life in the same place? J K Rowling is considered one of the richest authors in the world. Her Harry Potter series still sell like hotcakes. The author has written a world in a series that ups the imagination level of kids and makes them learn so many things in an engrossing manner. The…
HELLO AUTHORS JENNY AND GREG, WELCOME TO WORLDAUTHORS.ORG! TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELVES.Hello! We are Jenny McClain Miller and Greg Miller! We are a married writing duo and are debuting our first novel together! It launches November 1st, 2022! It is available for pre-order now at Barnes and Noble, Books a Million, Amazon, and our official website at www.ageofatheria.com Jenny: I am originally from Iowa, I grew up there and then moved to Los Angeles to finish college. I have four degrees in Product Development, Merchandise Marketing, International Manufacturing, and Business Management. I have worked in entertainment for over 15 years, many more…
Race, gender and sexual orientation get talked about a lot during discussions that center on diversity, but it’s not enough, says inclusion consultant Christopher “CJ” Gross. Social class — and related biases — must be part of the conversation. “I believe that the class conversation is just as important,” Gross said during a recent interview. “It’s inclusive of all of the different identities and the things we talk about; however, what the conversation around class does, it allows us to get down to the equity component.” In his new book, What’s Your Zip Code Story? Understanding and Overcoming Class Bias in the Workplace,…
Suppose you are on a train and you witness a murder on your journey! What would be your reaction? Horror, fear and what not! However, when you are taking a voyage of which Hercule Poirot, the greatest detective, is a part too, then you know he’ll save you. Murder on the Orient Express takes us on a train trip where a person is found dead and stabbed 12 times, but detective Poirot gets the task to solve the case. Agatha Christie is a queen of murder mysteries, and Murder on the Orient Express is undoubtedly one of her best works.…
The best option for decorating your living room Abstract art is the favorite choice of majority of the art lovers. Because of its enthralling pattern, composition and attractive elements of color, an abstract art painting can be very helpful in the creating an immediate mood for your living room. Socializing mainly occurs in a living room and the energy that abstract art radiates is something very splendid for the socialization. Abstract art implies movement due to its energetic patterns, therefore, it helps in setting a lively mood in the living room. Even if you are not an art lover, you…
Noted science fiction and fantasy writer Bruce McAllister, whose career as a “science fiction prodigy” began at 16 with a short story Isaac Asimov later called one of “the great science fiction stories,” is celebrating five decades of publishing with a new, short story collection, Stealing God and Other Stories. The book combines the best of McAllister’s science fiction, fantasy and horror stories from the new millennium, with an introduction by novelist and critic Paul di Filippo, cover art by award-winning illustrator Dominic Harman and endorsements by luminaries in the field. McAllister’s first story, “The Faces Outside,” was published to acclaim…
Chetan Bhagat is undoubtedly India’s one of the most successful authors. You can like his body of works or hate them, but you can’t ignore him. His books become bestsellers even before they release them. Even though the author is mainly famous for writing about IIT and love stories, The Girl in Room 105 is a thriller that Chetan Bhagat experiments with the book. Bestselling author Chetan Bhagat’s eighth novel is unique from his usual style, as the author tries his hand in a thriller genre. The story is about Keshav, an ex-IITian, whose ex-girlfriend Zara is murdered. On the…
Former Congressman Ric Keller learned a valuable lesson from his four years in pre-med: that he didn’t like the sight of blood. “In terms of my gifts, I knew I loved public speaking, that I could take complicated things and communicate them in a way that is easy to understand, and that I loved using humor to relax people and build rapport,” Keller writes in his new book, Chase the Bears: Little Things to Achieve Big Dreams. Logic told him to continue on to medical school. Intuition tugged him toward law and politics. His gut won, and in Chase the Bears, he shares…