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Nonfiction / Business

Date Published: October 11, 2022

Publisher: Hunter Street Press

 

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Brave Women at Work: Stories of Resilience is a collection of real-life
stories from women just like you who have been resilient in the face of
difficult challenges. Each of the authors’ stories illustrate how you can
face tough odds and still find career success and happiness. Whether it be
health challenges, burnout, broken relationships or confidence issues, each
author shows us how we all have wells of resilience we didn’t even know we
had. Turn to this book as a source of inspiration and hope that you too can
rise above your challenges.

 

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EXCERPT

Each word, each action I took might disappoint or please my supporters or hinder future opportunities for others who will undoubtedly come after me. There seemed to be both a conscious and unconscious, constant monitoring of everything that I said and did, and how I presented myself by others, and by myself. 

The pressure of leading in this season was formidable. 

 

About the Author

Jen Pestikas

Jen Pestikas is a type-A super achiever. She always got straight A’s
and was devastated if a B showed up on her report card(s). Jen set the bar
high and strove to check all the boxes in what defined a successful life.
Her super achieving nature shaped her career in the corporate world.

After twenty years in corporate, climbing the ladder in financial services
from a bank teller to a Senior Vice President in a Chicago land financial
institution and doing ‘all the right things’, Jen’s health
plummeted. In 2019, her thrusters burnt out, her body stopped functioning,
and emotionally, she was a shell of her former self with no passion nor
direction.

Jen’s time of healing that followed was an arduous journey and a
gift. A gift she had to give herself, her husband, children, and her life.
She was forced to acknowledge that lives weren’t perfect. She did not
have to check all life’s success boxes, and she did not have to be
super woman. For the first time, Jen finally understood what she wanted. Jen
knew she wanted to give back to women so they could avoid the traps of
overachieving, perfectionism, and not speaking their truth.

Jen has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Lake Forest Graduate
School of Management, a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Indiana University and is
coaching certified from the Institute for Professional Excellence in
Coaching (iPEC).

Jen has developed the Brave Women at Work brand, hosts the Brave Women at
Work podcast, and offers coaching services to women who are looking to get
to the next level in their careers. You can listen to the Brave Women at
Work podcast on Apple, Google, Stitcher, and Spotify. Connect with Jen at
www.bravewomenatwork.com or via LinkedIn.

 

Contributing Authors

Hope Mueller, Yalonda Brown, Shelia Higgs Burkhalter, Kim Ellet, Betsy
Gornet, Georgie Komeiner, and Trisha Tayan

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The Bush Clinic Reveal

 

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Book I of The Tribal Wars

Fantasy

Date Published: 10-08-2022

 

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On Dolvia, Lt. Mike Shaw demands Dr. Greensboro’s doctoring skills at
the hospital, forcing the closure of her bush clinic. She witnesses forced
labor, forced migration, and the threat of an epidemic from bad water. She
sees how tribal women–often wearing burkas–find solutions for
saving the children in a conflict zone, and she commits to the their cause
for Home Rule.

Brianna Miller is an isolated girl–a mixed-blood orphan–among
the Dolviet tribes. With the lessons from Dr. Greensboro, the abuse from
soldiers, the sisterhood among victims, Brianna prepares for a future she
will choose for herself. But first she must travel offworld.

About the Author

Stella Atrium

Stella Atrium is a cynical septuagenarian. She has spent a lifetime
exploring female characters for real world reactions to obstacles.
Often pushed into submissive and non-verbal roles, women really live in a
world of networking among aunties, cousins, wives of husbands, convenient
friends and neighbors.  This rich world is largely unexplored.

“I grew up with all brothers, so I knew about women from stories and
from school.  What I found at school wasn’t anything like in the
stories, so I set out to learn why.”

 

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#1 in Historical Fantasy,

#1 in Space Exploration, and

#1 in First Contact.

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Fate Do Us Part Week Blitz

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YA, Urban, Romantic Suspense

Date Published: 08-02-2022

To have or not to hold, from this day forth. How our story ends, teeters in
the balance, yet to be told. The door to my darkest secret was unlocked.
Through many struggles I learned that Justin is the key. But if a tragic
death occurs when you’re supposed to say, “I do”, is fate telling
me that we are doomed. After all, isn’t our relationship a forbidden romance
that’s not meant to be? Doubt, despair, and a devastating reality; only God
knows if it will be till fate do us part.

 

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Episode 3. – Perception of Palms

 

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The tremors begin lightly. Nothing concerning at first, but then they
increase more and more by the minute. Justin is sitting next to me, and his
head snaps in my direction. He’s not a fan of flying. “Just
turbulence,” I relay to him. He nods, although the creases on his
forehead linger.

 

          The plane jerks
violently, causing me and many other people to gasp. After another sharp
jolt, Justin grabs my hand, squeezing it tightly. I must admit, my concern
is growing. I’ve flown less than a handful of times in my life and
have never experienced turbulence this intense.

 

          The pilot comes on
overhead. “Everyone, please be seated and fasten your seatbelts.
We’ve entered a storm, and we need to fly above it.”

 

          The flight attendants
stop serving drinks and snacks, returning quickly toward the front to buckle
in.

 

          One man decides not to
listen. “I gotta take a leak,” he says, continuing to the
restroom.

 

          The plane takes a
nosedive. This rapid movement startles me. We’re supposed to fly above
the storm—not dive down. The guy who refused to sit regrets his
decision. He’s flung over a seat onto another passenger. The person
he’s on top of makes their unhappiness known, using a few choice
words. Unfortunately, the man can’t move much with the gravity
shift.

 

          The plane levels out for
a spell, only to yank swiftly downward again. My heart is pounding. Is the
plane struggling through the storm, or it is malfunctioning?

 

          At this point, I’m
holding onto Justin’s hand as tightly as he’s clinging onto
mine. Flying is supposed to be safe. Planes rarely crash. With the way the
plane is shaking, I’m having a hard time convincing myself with the
statistics.

 

          Other passengers’
worry begins to show. “What’s happening?” a man
asks.

 

          “Are we going to
crash?” a lady gasps.

 

          “Are we going to
die!” another woman shouts.

 

          “It’s going
to be rough for few minutes while I maneuver through the storm,” the
pilot says overhead, trying to keep everyone calm.

 

          With the plane on its
chaotic course, his words aren’t reassuring. The plane jerks more
intently, causing several people to scream. The hardhead who didn’t
buckle up is holding onto the person he fell on top of for dear life. I
think they’re too frightened to complain. Mixed emotions echo around
me. Some passengers are swearing, others are freaking out. We’re all
terrified now.

 

          Justin and I glance at
each other, of one accord. I can understand the meaning in his eyes without
words. No matter the outcome—we’re in this to together. To have
and to hold, through sickness and in health. That’s what we are here
for.

 

          The plane attempts to
move upward, then it jolts viciously downward like a roller coaster
plummeting over the peak. My stomach shoots to my mouth—suspended in
mid-air.

 

          At this point, I close my
eyes and start to pray silently. I ask for forgiveness of my sins. I beg for
this not to be the end, because my life is only beginning. If it’s the
end—I pray for it to be quick.

 

          I don’t care what
anyone says—prayer works. The plane rises higher and higher. Finally,
it crests the storm. The turbulence ceases and it’s like we’re
in the calm of the eye. The pilot announces that we’ve cleared the
terrible weather and apologizes for the scare. Everyone cheers—relief
is circulating through the air.

 

          My chest begins to feel
lighter with each passing breath. I glance out the window in wonder. Where
we are, the sky is filled with fluffy, white clouds. Below us, I see
lightening flashing with grizzly, opaque clouds. It’s eerie watching
the storm from above as it manifests. Thankfully, we’re no longer
inside it.

 

          Justin finally releases
my hand. “That was a close call.”

 

          “Yeah, it was
scary. But we always make it through together.”

 

          “Till death do us
part.”

About the Author

B. Truly has wanted to be an author since she was fifteen years old. She is
grateful to have accomplished this dream. B. Truly has very vivid dreams and
a wild imagination. She likes to read, watch tons of TV shows, and movies.
She’s addicted to romance and gets a thrill out of suspense and
sci-fi. She writes young adult, new adult, and adult romance, sci-fi,
dystopian, paranormal, and urban genres.

B. Truly likes to explore conflicted plots of romance with thrilling
twists. She also loves creating impossible situations for her characters to
grow from and try to overcome.
 

B. Truly has three wonderful children, and a husband who defines the person
that she is today. She works full-time as an Ultrasound technologist in
Houston, Texas.

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Thriller

Date Published: 7/1/2022

Publisher: Acorn Publishing LLC

 

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Meet Jason Vincent, a good man doing a bad thing. A school principal, he
has allowed himself to slip into an affair with one of his teachers. Now,
haunted by guilt, he decides to end it and get back to being the husband his
wife deserves. But this is only the beginning of Jason’s problem. It
seems that his secret wasn’t a secret after all. Someone knows what
he’s been up to and that someone is ready to make him pay. Jason has
gotten to know guilt. Now he is going to meet terror.

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EXCERPT

Why did I do it?

Why did I have an affair?

Six months ago, if you had asked what the chances were of me ever cheating on Mary Beth, I would have laughed and said, “None.” I would have argued that, while I find women as attractive as the next guy, what I don’t find attractive is the idea of destroying my marriage and ruining my reputation. Anyone who knows me will tell you I am, at heart, a guy who prefers not to take big risks, and other than skydiving without a parachute, there is no bigger risk than cheating on your wife. There are so many things that can go wrong. So many ways your best laid plans can implode. If your own missteps don’t do you in, some random, quirky, impossible-to-anticipate coincidence will blow in like the first wind of winter and expose everything. The smartest, most accomplished men in the world have learned that their brilliant plotting and scheming and playacting produced nothing but a house of cards.

To further mark the absurdity of your question, I would have had you get to know Mary Beth and tell me one thing about her a man—any man—wouldn’t love. Her sparkling intelligence, character, and sense of humor—traits I have cherished since the moment I met her—set her apart. And yes, she is physically attractive. Not movie star beautiful, but girl-next-door pretty, which, to my way of thinking, is the best kind of attractive a woman can be.

And then I would’ve pointed to my faith. I’m a guy who believes in God, who has actually read the Bible, who goes to church, who believes in right and wrong. I realize that might sound lame to you, considering that history is saturated with nefarious acts committed by religious people. Still, my faith has been a primary driver of my thoughts and decisions for virtually all of my thirty-seven years. I would have counted it as a trustworthy defense against the kind of turbo-charged temptation that is required to make a man throw his life away.

And yet, there I was, locked in our guest bathroom, hands on the counter, staring with contempt at my own face in the mirror. It’s tempting to say I didn’t recognize that face, that I had become a stranger to myself. And maybe there was a time early on when that was true. But after three months of lying and sneaking and pretending and stomping underfoot every one of my most cherished values, not to mention my marriage vows, I had come to know myself sickeningly well.

I was not the man I’d always believed I was.

About the Author

Mark Atteberry

 Mark Atteberry’s life has been spent working with words. He has been
a teacher, counselor, and speaker; high-impact roles where every word
matters. In 2020, Mark retired and devoted himself fully to writing. While
still penning his own books, he has dedicated the majority of his time to
ghostwriting. His body of work now sits at fourteen books, including the
multiple award-winning suspense novel, Dream. Currently, Mark lives in
Florida with his wife, Marilyn.

 

 

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The Herlot of Alonia Series, Book 1

Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Young Adult Fantasy

Published: April 7, 2020

Publisher: Book Baby

 

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Experience a heroine’s journey through magic, battle, and ancient secrets
in HERLOT OF ALONIA, the first book in a medieval fantasy series.

In the small village of Alonia, tucked away in the kingdom of Eraska, a
baby girl named Herlot is born into the world beneath a full moon and a
grove of willow trees. Herlot is healthy and clearly touched by magic, which
forever marks her as an outsider. The people of Alonia worry that the
strange events that surround Herlot mean she is a bad omen, but Herlot
learns to rely on her imagination and makes new friends, like the unicorn
Devotio, folding herself into the magical world around her.

“No matter what happens, the stars can see you….You’re never
alone.”

Just as Herlot turns eighteen and has found her place in her village, the
kingdom of Eraska is invaded by the evil King Felix–a man willing to
perform unspeakable acts in his search for a source of power to conquer all.
It is time for Herlot to find her voice, embrace her magic, and save her
people.

 

Praise for Herlot of Alonia:

 

“Herlot of Alonia breathes new life into the meaning of magic,
belief, and freedom told through an epic adventure that delivers
action-packed moments, a journey of self-discovery for a dazzling heroine,
and a heartwarming bond with a unicorn.” – Liz Konkel

 

“Rosestone has crafted a truly enchanting novel that encompasses
everything that a traditional fantasy tale ought to have but also expands
into so much more of an emotive coming of age tale… [An] inspiring
and engaging tale that is pure magic on every page. Overall, I’d highly
recommend Herlot of Alonia for fantasy fans everywhere.” – K.C.
Finn

 

“Herlot of Alonia is without a doubt a classic tale reminiscent of the
wondrous adventures of The Lord Of The Rings. Steeped in the small kingdom
of Eraska, we fall under the spell of Herlot, her family, friends, and the
magical creatures that surround her, as she grows up in a land where riches
are measured by the contents of souls, and gold is taboo to all.” –
Steven Robson, Reader’s Favorite

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About the Author

Maria Rosestone

Maria Rosestone is a historian and instructional designer who can always be
found with a book. She particularly likes ancient and medieval history. If
she is not researching or writing, she loves to go for nature walks with her
family and dog.

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