Creating a life filled with clarity, calm, and purpose
MaryEllen Whitton is an award-winning author, speaker, coach and guide whose work helps women move from self-doubt to self-trust through intentional living and compassionate self-awareness. Her new book, Lean Into Your Light, offers a heart-centered path to rediscovering one’s authentic self and creating a life filled with clarity, calm, and purpose.
Lean Into Your Light: Unleash the Divine Spirit Within and Create Your Life with Intention
“If you’ve been carrying stress, second-guessing your decisions, or quietly longing to feel aligned with the version of yourself you know you’re meant to be—this book was written for you.”
In Lean Into Your Light, award-winning author MaryEllen Whitton gently guides you through a journey of rediscovering your authentic self — helping you move from self-doubt and overwhelm to confidence, calm, and connection.
What began as simply sharing positive “I AM” statements with her daughter to uplift her mood while she was going through a hard time, she was unexpectedly lifted out of a dark place just when she needed it most.
Little did MaryEllen know that these hand-written notes would set her on a profound journey of self-discovery, revealing the immense power we all hold within ourselves to reshape our perspectives, thoughts, and futures.
Darla Hall, widely known as “QB Darla,” is a dynamic motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and author whose journey from small-town Indiana to national impact is both inspiring and heartwarming. Hailing from Cloverdale, Indiana, Darla’s early life was shaped by strong family values and a deep-rooted sense of community. Her parents instilled in her the importance of resilience and independence, qualities that would later define her professional endeavors. Growing up, she was often reminded that “dynamite comes in small packages,” a testament to her vibrant energy and determination. She was given the nickname “Mighty Mo” at an early age as she played sports.
Brand YOU was written by QB Darla Hall for anyone who wants to build a platform to impact others and build a personal brand. Who has a personal brand? Everyone. When you apply for a job, you sell yourself to your potential employer. When you set up a social media account, you showcase your authentic personality. When you own a business, you brand yourself to sell a product or service. Influencers, speaker, bloggers and leaders are walking billboards. Even if you work for a corporation, you can still have your own identity. Sometimes a brand is developed and sometimes a brand finds you.
Branding is so important, but giving back and doing good for others is equally as important. In this book, you’ll learn what personal branding is and the reasons to make wise moves with it. You’ll walk away being inspired to utilize tools provided to grow and embrace the power of persuasion. You’ll sell more, take action, add more value to the world, and reach higher. You’ll find your mojo and share it with others to make the world a better place. If you like this book, please give it a review so others can reap the benefits and sow positive seeds for future generations. Smile and give compliments to others…it can be contagious!
Lulu Smyles is a self-published author whose work chronicles the process of becoming — through grief, survival, and transformation. Her writing is introspective, emotionally honest, and rooted in real-life experience, offering readers a quiet mirror of strength, vulnerability, and endurance.
Embark on a journey unlike any other — where you choose the path to your own healing and self-discovery.
Choose Your Own Self-Discovery combines the excitement of a “choose your own adventure” book with the power of personal reflection and journaling. Inside, you’ll find 25 original poems, branching story paths, and guided prompts that invite you to dig deep, explore your emotions, and rediscover who you truly are.
Whether you’re processing heartbreak, chasing new dreams, or simply ready to reconnect with yourself, each turn of the page offers a choice — and each choice leads you closer to clarity, courage, and self-love.
This is not just a book. It’s an experience. It’s your story. And it starts now.
Perfect for:
Anyone seeking personal growth or emotional healing
Journal lovers who want a creative twist
Gift-givers looking for something meaningful and unique
You don't have to be who the world told you to be. You get to write it your way.
David James (DJ) lives in Northborough, Massachusetts, with his wife, Tonya, who has somehow endured thirty years of his endless parade of ridiculous character voices echoing through the house. Together they’ve raised three wonderful children, now off conquering the world through college, law school, and Boston courtrooms. When he’s not writing fantasy novels, designing campaigns, or crafting
multi-page backstories, DJ records and publishes Christian hip-hop under the stage name “DJ the Not So Ordinary.” His music can be found on all major streaming platforms.
DJ is the creator and Dungeon Master of his homebrew fantasy world Valla™ (www.vallaworld.com).
His first novel, “Escala’s Wish” is set to be released on December 13, 2025. He is already hard at work on his second novel set in Valla, because, apparently, sleep is optional when your imagination won’t shut up.
Escala's Wish, the debut fantasy romance novel by David James, launches the epic Tales from Valla series—a breathtaking blend of action, adventure, fey folklore, and forbidden love.
In the mystical world of Valla, magic and myth shape destinies, and the line between mortal hearts and immortal power blurs. Escala's story unfolds with heart-pounding battles, moments of wit and warmth, and a romance tested by impossible choices. Themes of redemption, sacrifice, and destiny anchor this sweeping tale where passion and peril walk hand in hand.
Perfect for adult and older teen readers, Escala's Wish will captivate fans of romantic fantasy, high-magic adventures, and stories like A Court of Thorns and Roses, The Cruel Prince, and Fourth Wing. Step into the world of Valla—where every wish comes with a price.
Miriam aka Mom, Missy has been writing stories since she was a youngster! This story was created by her son while he was playing in the backyard one afternoon and bringing it to life with him has been a true gift! When she is not untangling fishing line, hunting for bugs. or playing second mate to her son's latest tale, she is the creator and writer behind the online magazine and growing lifestyle brand So Good At Life. Miriam believes that there is beauty and magic in the mundane and takes every opportunity to appreciate the wonder all around us.
If tornadoes could ring doorbells, would you ho get the door? Join is on a whimsical exploration into the wonders of what if where imagination spins as wildly as the wind! ...when a small boy learns that courage grows when we face our fears together and that by taking control of his greatest fears, he opens the door to an extraordinary adventure of magic and wonder.
Katie is a teacher who loves to write in her free time. She is a childhood cancer survivor who gives back however she can. She is a volunteer wish granter with Make-A-Wish, and her first two books support the foundation. Her upcoming memoir about her cancer journey will be released in 2026.
Nurturing Wisdom with the S.I.M.P.L.E. System offers an empowering blueprint for anyone looking to live a life filled with abundance and purpose. This book will take you on a step-by-step journey to reclaim your vitality, transform your mindset, and create a thriving, aligned life—all within a practical, easy-to-follow framework.
Each chapter blends thought-provoking journaling exercises, guided meditations, and empowering activities to help you explore your inner world, overcome obstacles, and unlock your potential. You’ll be invited to dive deep into the parts of you that are ready for transformation and growth.
Discover What Lasts, Releasing What Fades, and Flourishing
Are you ready to release what no longer serves you and embrace the life you were meant to live?
Nurturing Wisdom is a compassionate guide for women in midlife who are navigating change, seeking clarity, and longing for renewal. With warmth and practical structure, this book helps you discern what truly lasts, let go of what is fleeting, and step confidently into a season of flourishing.
Through reflective prompts, empowering practices, and the proven S.I.M.P.L.E. System, you’ll learn how to:
Release outdated patterns, expectations, and disappointments
Reclaim your resilience, clarity, and inner wisdom
Realign your choices with your deepest values and vision
Flourish with renewed energy, purpose, and joy
Each chapter blends thought-provoking journaling exercises, guided meditations, and empowering activities to help you explore your inner world, overcome obstacles, and unlock your potential. You’ll be invited to dive deep into the parts of you that are ready for transformation and growth.
Through each stage—Self Discovery & Shine, Insight & Integrity, Mindfulness, Meditation, & Mindset, Potential & Pathways, Love, Liveliness, & Legacy, and Envision & Embolden—the S.I.M.P.L.E. System guides you toward a life of clarity, empowerment, and transformation.
The S.I.M.P.L.E. System integrates mindfulness, self-reflection, and intentional action. You are guided through:
Self-Discovery & Shine: Uncover your true self and embrace your unique brilliance by releasing limiting beliefs and uncovering the power within.
Insight & Integrity: Ignite your confidence and trust your inner wisdom, enabling you to step boldly into your authentic identity and personal power.
Mindfulness, Meditation, & Mindset: Cultivate a mindful mindset through practices that promote inner peace, presence, and emotional resilience, so you can lead with clarity and purpose.
Potential & Pathways: Unlock your full potential by identifying new opportunities and pathways that align with your passions, values, and desires.
Love, Liveliness, & Legacy: Build meaningful relationships and cultivate a life of love and vitality that leaves a lasting impact, honoring both yourself and others.
Envision & Embolden: Clarify your vision for the future, boldly stepping into the life you’ve always imagined by taking intentional action toward your dreams and aspirations.
If you’re ready to rise above the noise, find strength in life’s transitions, and create grounded new beginnings, this book will guide you every step of the way.
It’s time to nurture your wisdom—and flourish in the life that’s waiting for you.
John, J.F. Howard, is a family man who enjoyed from an early age, and enjoyed writing stories and reading, although the former started to grow stronger than the latter.
With a background that more focused on article writing, mostly in the fields of sport, charity and mental health, John always harboured the desire to pen a novel... one that combined his love of history, sport all being meshed with his interest in human emotion.
And so A Scandal of Secrets went from mind to paper!
The first in the #ScandalSaga focusing on the lives of the Crawford family, and in particular Anthony, a bored and lazy young man thrown into the hedonistic society of England in the 1920s, thanks to his mother's second marriage to the highly successful and respectful Philip.
But Anthony does not get on with his stepfather and is resentful of those around him, until he meets Cecile, a beautiful but dangerous married lady who wants Anthony as her next plaything.
What unfolds is a tale of deceit and intrigue as Anthony begins to release that he is out of his depth.
But with a Christmas soiree that will be the envy of the societal circle leading to murder, will he be able to escape the unravelling nightmare, or does he become a victim of A Scandal of Secrets?
Born in 1960, author Gina LoBiondo grew up loving faerie tales. Not surprisingly, Cinderella was her favourite. She began writing stories of her own when she was 13 and continues to do so today whenever time and ideas allow. In 2008 she formed Nephthys Publications and in 2011 published her first book Pegasus – A Dragon’s Tale, an eleven-time book award winner. Other books by her include Button Nose the Sad Little Bear (winner of seven awards), Cinderella – A Play in Two Acts and Pegasus – Another Dragon’s Tale (to be released soon). Gina enjoys reading, writing, listening to old- time radio programmes and watching classic silent films.
Cinderella – A Love Story is told here with a fanciful new twist. It is a fully illustrated retelling of the beloved faerie tale set circa mid-16th century. Younger readers will love the borrowed magic that enables Ella to attend the ball, while older readers – including adults – will connect with the inseparable bond between mother and child; a bond that transcends time and space and even death itself.
Ella’s parents are young and in love and the family is happy until Marie suddenly dies. Her father remarries, hoping to give his beloved child a mother’s love and care. But Charles’s new wife is a cruel, unaffectionate woman, who cares only for her own two very backward daughters and turns her step-daughter into a servant. Ten years later, when the King throws a ball in honour of his son, Ella’s only chance at happiness comes from a most unexpected source.
"Lush, magical, and deeply heartfelt, Cinderella -- A Love Story reimagines the beloved fairy tale with rich historical detail and emotional depth, weaving a timeless story of love, loss, and the unbreakable bond between mother and daughter."
Emma Finlayson-Palmer is a working class, autistic author and artist who lives in the West Midlands, UK, with her husband and a multitude of children and cats. She runs #ukteenchat, a writing themed chat on Twitter; mentors for #WriteMentor and is one half of Word Witches, an editing and mentoring business. A lover of nature and art, and wandering around graveyards.
Grimogen “Immi” Darkstar is not your typical grim reaper. While her family thrives on doom and gloom, she dreams of rescuing animals and befriending creatures most wouldn’t dare go near. But proving she’s responsible enough for her first pet is harder than it seems.
When escaped Gremlins, a rampaging Elephant Moth and a shiny-obsessed Bat-Cat turn an open day at Howler’s Rescue Centre into chaos, Immi feels like she’s blown her big chance. Can she convince everyone she’s ready to care for her very own magical pet?
With the help of her friends, a moonfruit and a little magic, Immi’s adventure leads to a surprising twist and a bond that might just last a lifetime…
Filled with quirky humour, gothic charm and a sprinkle of moonlit mischief, Grimogen Darkstar: Bat-Cat-Tastrophe is a tale of courage, friendship and finding your true calling.
Eva Pasco accelerated along her writing journey after retiring from a teaching career inside the third-grade trenches. Her award-winning Contemporary Fiction is distinguished for its realism and character-driven plots featuring resilient female protagonists propelled by the nuances of their human condition. Eva’s stories unfold in her native state of Rhode Island where historic events, geographic landmarks, and regional culture blur the lines of demarcation between fact and fiction.
Overlooking Horseshoe Point at the end of Sea Lea Avenue in a quaint village of Charlestown, Rhode Island, you’ll find Aileen’s Guesthouse, where a smattering of locals and lodgers cross paths in the 1970s. Whether through cultivated connection or random encounter, these folks have more in common than first meets the eye for their unintentional culpability in jeopardizing the life of an immediate family member.
Cross the threshold into a home away from home, a refuge for healing, and a retreat for cultivating hopes and dreams. Eavesdrop on those who survive the ravages of a guilt-wracked conscience and struggle to find meaning in the suffering they’ve caused. Mind you, dinner is served at six o’clock sharp.
Writes with emotional depth with gripping suspense
Holly May Cormier is a Canadian author and lifelong storyteller based in Toronto. A former actress and songwriter, her work blends emotional depth with gripping suspense. Through her writing and online platform, she advocates for survivors of abuse, exploring the power of stories to heal and empower. Visit HollyMayCormier.com for more books, true crime insights, wellness tips, and behind-the-scenes content.
A woman on the run. A family with secrets. A past that refuses to let go. After ten years of violence and control, Memphis Monroe escapes her abusive husband with their young son and a tank full of fear. Behind the wheel of his prized Mustang, she flees across the country—chasing safety, truth, and a future of her own making. But family secrets don't die easy, and when her past catches up to her in Los Angeles, Memphis must choose between survival and silence one last time.
A gripping story of motherhood, resilience, and the reckoning that comes with reclaiming your voice.
