Tag: General Editorial

Publishing NEWS: -- With the publication of "The Chill Pill Prescription" (IBSN: 978-09982764270), author Scott Liebler synthesizes more than 35 years of successful experience helping people of all ages to better manage their response to stress. His book offers a four-step, martial arts calming technique paired with a three-step processing procedure that, together, transform stress into strength. Interwoven with the instruction is a very personal story from Liebler's own life, which makes the book a more powerful read than one might expect.

Publishing NEWS: -- Released in the lead-up to Pride Month this June, "This Is Me!" (ISBN: 978-1779628541) Book One in the "Finding Ourselves" series by debut author Aspen Thomas, is a moving and timely novel that delves into self-discovery, authenticity, and resilience in the face of societal pressure.

Publishing NEWS: -- In a raw revelation of maternal mental health struggles rarely discussed openly, wellness coach Emily Wright Mitchell has released "Better Than Before: How Overcoming Depression and Obesity Led To One Mom's Wellness Transformation" (ISBN: 978-1964377841 [ebook]; 978-1964377834 [paperback]; Legacy Launch Pad Publishing).

Publishing NEWS: -- "Down to the Sea" (ISBN-13: 978-1779628220), now in its second edition, is a deeply moving memoir that chronicles the extraordinary journey of Mike and Nancy Belnap as they fight for a better world for their son, Ty, who was born with Down syndrome. Co-authored by Mike Belnap and Candy Lawrence, the updated edition brings a fresh perspective on an inspiring story of resilience, discovery, and the ongoing battle for equality and inclusion.

Publishing NEWS: -- "The Fairy God Doctor's Guide to a Good Life: A Prescription for the Working Woman" (ISBN: 978-1964377612 [paperback]; 978-1964377636 [ebook]; 978-1964377629 [hardcover]) will be emerging this April as the definitive guide for women seeking to redefine success while avoiding burnout in today's demanding world, Legacy Launch Pad Publishing announced today.

Publishing NEWS: -- In "Shattered Child: A Memoir" (ISBN: 978-1779624444), Sumie Filmer shares an unflinchingly raw and courageous account of her tumultuous childhood, filled with both unimaginable pain and eventual triumph. This deeply emotional memoir is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of love and support.

Publishing NEWS: -- After decades of helping others find meaning in their lives, renowned life coach and entrepreneur Paul T. Peters offers his proven method in "Discovering and Embracing Your Life Purpose" (ISBN: [Paperback: 978-1964377681; eBook: 978-196437769]), a practical guide to uncovering one's unique calling. The book is being re-launched by Elevate Press.

Publishing NEWS: -- When Sarah Lascano faced debilitating chronic fatigue syndrome and multiple food sensitivities affecting 90% of her diet, doctors told her there was nothing they could offer. After years of searching, she found dramatic healing when she discovered energy medicine. It is now her passion to help people find healing for hard-to-treat illness, even when nothing else has worked.

Music and Performers NEWS: -- Join us at Soul Fest as we honor Black History Month by celebrating the rich contributions and achievements of the African American community. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Jaco Pastorius Park at 4000 North Dixie Highway, Oakland Park, Florida.

Music and Performers NEWS: -- Join us at Soul Fest as we honor Black History Month by celebrating the rich contributions and achievements of the African American community. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Jaco Pastorius Park at 4000 North Dixie Highway, Oakland Park, Florida.

Publishing NEWS: -- Veteran entertainment industry publicist and wellness influencer, Makeda Smith is solidifying her commitment to 'senior soft life' living. The 64-year-old grandmother, who started pole dancing as a fitness hobby over 14 years ago, is expanding her pro-aging brands, the dance flow movement practice, Flying Over 50 (and online coaching portal, The Makeda Method. Makeda is launching a new book series on Amazon Live, with one of the platform's Top Five influencers, Cyrus Webb.

Publishing NEWS: -- On January 27, 2025, the world will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. On this historic day, author Richard K. Lowy launches "Kalman and Leopold - Surviving Mengele's Auschwitz" (ISBN: 978-1779410092), a powerful firsthand account of resilience and survival in the face of unimaginable evil, released by Tellwell Publishing.

Publishing NEWS: -- As Black women and White women in the United States struggle to redefine the "Sisterhood" - a bond of shared identity and collective empowerment - in the face of the clear demarcation of who voted for whom in the 2024 Presidential election, renowned author and minister Rev. Dr. A'Shellarien Addison announces the release of "This Is Not That: Black Women and White Women Breaking the Chains of Religious, Racial, and Psychological Violence in the Rise of Kamala Harris" (ISBN 979-8344040080; Desakajo Publishing).

Publishing NEWS: -- Ethnomusicologist and author Paula J. Conlon celebrates the life and artistic contributions of Doc Tate Nevaquaya with her new book, "Doc Tate Nevaquaya: Master Comanche Artist and Flute Player" (ISBN: 978-0228866374). Released Oct. 30, 2024 by Tellwell Publishing, this biography honors Doc Tate Nevaquaya (1932-1996), a master artist, musician, and Knowledge Keeper of the Numunu (Comanche) Nation's traditional arts.

Publishing NEWS: -- Romance and suspense novelist Sharon L. Clark ushers in a new series just in time for holiday book shoppers. On December 3, 2024, "I'll Call You Mine" (ISBN: 979-8886533033), the first in Clark's Enderlin Calling series hit bookshelves and is already making a buzz in the romance, workplace romance, and suspense novel categories on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other major book outlets.

Publishing NEWS: -- Lynn Gallant Blackburn's powerful new book, "For the Love of My Sister" (ISBN: 978-1779620699; Nov. 25, 2024), is now available through Tellwell Publishing.  Author Lynn Gallant Blackburn seeks to honor the memory of her sister Paula Gallant, who was tragically murdered through domestic violence in 2005.

Film NEWS: -- Today the Blaisdell family announced the death of lifelong actor Nesbitt Blaisdell. Nesbitt was born in New York City, December 6, 1928. He was raised in Washington, D.C. and attended the Westminster School of Simsbury, CT. He graduated from Amherst College with a BA in 1951 and served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He graduated from Columbia University in 1958 with an MFA in Directing.

Film NEWS: -- The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) President Sandra J. Evers-Manly is pleased to announce the 30th Annual S. E. Manly African American Short Film Festival (SEMAASFF), will take place November 15, 2024; and is kicking off with its historic opening event, "Great Night in Black Hollywood," the weekend of November 15, to open the occasion's weekend.

Publishing NEWS: -- What deadly secret lies hidden behind a seemingly innocuous chess game? Warwick Wood, the acclaimed author of "Funeral Circus," returns with a new thriller that promises to keep readers guessing until the final page. "Your Move: The Girl in the Park" (ISBN: 978-1773707464; Tellwell) plunges into a shadowy world where an innocent match becomes a high-stakes battle of wits and survival.

Publishing NEWS: -- A heartwarming new children's book by Sandy Forseille, "I Believe in You" (ISBN: 978-1779414465), is set to inspire readers of all ages with its touching tale of imagination, friendship, and the enduring power of believing in oneself. Based on the author's own self-love journey, this enchanting story is perfect for anyone looking to reconnect with their inner child and learn to believe in themselves.