Book Excellence Award Winning Anthology
How often have you thought I don’t fit in, why is my life so bad, I must be crazy? Dare you question your religious upbringing or why bad things happen? Have you been told or felt a demon lives within you? Are you about to make a big choice in life, but perhaps you are afraid? Has your child ever made you cry, shocked you or even told you they are transgender?
Each story provides an opportunity for the reader to understand what an awakening is in life and how others had a breakthrough with their challenges:
Beckoning Harmony is like a cry from the soul. Something pushes one to see life differently and to make positive changes.
Prolific Self Love challenges us to look at the indoctrination in our life and decide if it truly supports our journey.
On the Outside Looking Within introduces how one author trusted her intuition more fully and gain more confidence in her life
Quacking Up happens when depression hits so hard you must listen to what is awakening inside. During 2020, Covid19 provided opportunities to see life differently. Enjoy this take on life.
This One Vessel, the day we awaken to realize we are a vessel, here to serve, heal our addictions and find the passion that lives within to help others.
Two Spirted a parents journey through feeling confused during her teens gender decision. Native American wisdom gave her insight to understanding why children are choosing to be transgender.
The Symphony a complex orchestration of dis-associative identity disorder and how a gifted soul comes to own everything society attempted to eliminate
Go Ahead, Kill Me, a suspenseful thriller of heroin addiction and prostitution. It keeps you on the edge of your seat until eventually you are cheering on this heroine.
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
"In Quacking Up, Felicia reminds us that everything is a teacher and we can learn the best life lessons when we aren't taking things too seriously. Somehow Felicia struck the perfect chord of silly and poignant. I related to "Uni" feeling like an outsider "being a Unicorn in a Duck's world" and found myself simultaneously laughing and tearing up hearing his feelings. I think all of us type-A entrepreneurs need this reminder to stop taking ourselves so seriously and reconnect to the joy of the simple and silly."
- Alisha Wielfaert, Founder of Yoke and Abundance
The chapter "Go Ahead and Kill Me" is intriguing and refreshingly unrepentant. The writing is revealing and riveting. I felt every word! I received new found gratitude and strength to overcome my own struggles. Looking forward to more from the author Siobhan Morse!"
- Rebecca Jiampetti
"I am in awe of Amy Parris for her brave and heartfelt account of being the parent of a transgender child. Two Spirited is a concise and introspective story of the journey it took, personally and as a family, to navigate the phases of emotional, mental and physical challenges to come to the place of acceptance."
- Jean Dansak, Contributing Author Path Of Awakening, A Healing Journey
"Sue writes in such a way I felt I was there, riding beside her, from the first paragraph of This One Vessel. Her writing left me feeling like she was baring her soul to me and I was right there with her, walking side by side. Sue has a way of bringing the reader on a beautiful ride every time she writes."
- Jennifer Leigh
"Such an inspiring read! Daphne takes us along her journey from an unorthodox childhood to her desire to raise her own children in a similar fashion. We get to know her through heartbreak, comedy of errors, awakening and eventually triumph! It's such an inspiring story and a real joy to read."
- Nicole Watson
Author, visionary, spiritual awakening coach, retreat leader, creative writing coach, empath and publisher. Gloria has spent decades serving in the healing arts, as a former owner of a holistic center, massage school and health food store. She is an award-winning international educator, her legacy and contribution hold her in high regard in the Massage Hall of Fame and she was recognized as a humanitarian for helping colleagues after a hurricane. Gloria's devotion to service and helping resides within her at a cellular level. Through her coaching she helps others understand their soul purpose journey. Gloria has been a featured writer for over four decades in multiple books, holistic magazines, newspapers and books. Totally driven by her intuition and faith, she has forged through many tragic life events, all guiding her to greater purpose and inner peace. Her greatest desire is to help others learn to trust their process and reach their full potential. www.gloriacoppola.com / www.PPP-Publishing.com www.facebook.com/soulFULLpurpose / www.facebook.com/unlockyoursoulpotential/
Felicia Brown is the co-founder of the Impromptu Rubber Duck Regatta (IRDR) and best-selling author of seven books. She is also a contributing author for several other books and has written for many national publications. A massage therapist and entrepreneur since 1994, Felicia owns A to Zen Massage, an award-winning wellness spa in Greensboro, NC and speaks on many topics related to business, marketing, professionalism, empowerment and self-care at events around the globe and online. As one who loves to educate others, Felicia previously hosted the Pre-Conference Broadcast Series for One Concept Radio, interviewing massage, chiropractic and wellness educators. Felicia works with select individuals and companies needing targeted motivation, creative empowerment, and thoughtful guidance to achieve their personal and professional goals. Her unique blend of innovative problem solving, entrepreneurial spirit and heart-centered coaching creates a custom experience for each client. A native of North Carolina, Felicia and her husband David make their home near Greensboro. When not racing rubber ducks or conquering the world, she also loves reading, running, kayaking and doing yoga whenever possible. Connect with Felicia and the IRDR at www.FeliciaBrown.com or Felicia@Spalutions.com. Facebook: @FeliciaBrownLMBT @feliciabrownauthor @ImpromptuRubberDuckRegatta www.facebook.com/groups/ImpromptuRubberDuckRegatta Instagram: @felicia_brown_author/ @imprompturubberduckregatta/ Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/feliciaebrown/
By the time we reach adulthood, most of us have had to overcome and recover from something. Siobhan's story includes not just persevering through, but overcoming and actively recovering from childhood trauma, mental health issues, substance abuse, homelessness, cancer and most recently, tearing her knee during competition. Siobhan states her purpose in life is to inspire others into action. Using both her personal experience and the knowledge she has gained through education and a career in research and treatment, she works to offer hope and inspiration to anyone who feels stuck inside the circumstances of their life. Currently, Siobhan works in the mental health and substance-use disorder industry. A primary focus of her role is to develop and evaluate programs addressing the opioid crisis and to share the findings with the industry at large. She regularly presents original research worldwide, has published multiple articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and conducts education within the addiction services network. She is a voluntary adjunct faculty and serves on policy and advocacy groups in Washington DC. In her spare time, she is a CrossFit Masters athlete. She has consistently ranked top 5% in her age group. The recent knee injury has not dampened her dreams of competing on a world stage. She lives in Columbia, Tennessee.
