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You Are Not Broken
The Split gives voice to women who have faced pain, loss, the dissolution of their marriages, and challenges of long-held beliefs. Why was this an important book for you to write?
This book wanted to be written. Another collaborative book was not in my plans and yet, the idea came to me in a moment of frustration as I heard yet another person reference families of divorce as ‘broken’. I pushed it off and the idea wouldn’t let go, so I knew it needed to be shared. The women I know that have gone through divorce are not ‘broken’ and neither are their families. As we discuss in the book, something is arguable broken before divorce happens. Divorce is the and the answer to a problem where no other solution has worked. Letting women know that the end of a marriage or relationship is not the end of the story, simply the end of a chapter is extremely empowering. Having gone through divorce mostly alone, I know the power of having a group of women guide you in the process is priceless.
With so many authors involved in the making of The Split, I would imagine the collaboration process was complex. Can you share with us a little about the writing process?
Surprisingly, it was more difficult getting women to join the book than it was to have them write! So many women that were interested in writing self selected out before the process really began. To choose to share a story, especially one as raw as divorce, one has to be ready to share. You want to share what you’ve learned along the way and if you’re not quite there yet, the story simply won’t come. Being ready was the most challenging part. Once the women said they were in, the writing happened and the deadlines were (mostly) met without much fuss. The Split is now a beacon in the dark for those that need it.
Did you learn anything about yourself while putting this book together?
I learned the seeds of my divorce (and so many others) were planted long before marriage was even a consideration. From a young age, our families of origin and society share a particular message of happiness, without providing a lot of room for curiosity. I realized that when I began to become seriously curious about my life and the future I wanted, I found out the story I had been told I wanted isn’t what I actually wanted.
What is one thing you hope readers take away from The Split?
I hope the readers understand that the idea of divorce is not one they need to explore alone. It can be a tough journey and I hope this book provides a guiding light and the authors in it become a part of the readers’ support system. I hope they connect with the authors that resonate with them the most and continue their healing journey.
Did you hear? They’re getting divorced.
We have a broken family.
We’ve all heard these phrases whispered in hushed tones—words laced with judgment, pity, or shame. But what if they’re wrong?
The Split: Tales of Family Renewal and Female Resiliencechallenges the narrative that divorce equals failure. These powerful, deeply personal stories reveal that splitting isn’t the breaking point—it’s the breakthrough. In these pages, women share how they reclaimed their voices, rebuilt their lives, and redefined what family, love, and strength can look like after endings that became beginnings.
This anthology dismantles generations of stigma around divorce and womanhood, replacing it with a message of renewal, courage, and collective healing. These are not broken women. They are bold, audacious, and resilient—choosing themselves, their peace, and a new path forward. Splitting isn’t the end; it’s a rebirth.
Contributors: Brandee Melcher, Dr. Katherine Humphreys, Carol Britton, Lesley Goth, PsyD, Carolina Cifuentes, Sierra Melcher, Christen E. Bryce, MS RN, Allison Banegas, Dr. Erica Anne Love, Summer Jean, LaToya Burdiss, and Jen Kennedy, MPA
The Split
The Split gathers the voices of women who faced the unraveling of marriages, families, identities, and long-held beliefs. Across these stories, the writers look directly at pain, loss, and the complicated paths toward freedom. Instead of treating divorce or separation as a collapse, the book reframes each ending as a turning point where women choose themselves, rebuild their lives, and honor the truth that wholeness can follow even the hardest breaks. By the final pages, the collection stitches together a message that is steady and hopeful. These women are not broken, and they are becoming something stronger.
Reading their words, I felt an ache in my chest more than once. The writing is striking in its honesty, and the stories breathe with real life. Brandee Melcher’s chapter opens with the raw confusion of childhood and grows into a powerful reclaiming of self, and her voice shook me because of how clear and grounded it becomes. Her journey from chaos to confidence made me root for her, and it reminded me how childhood patterns can shadow adulthood until we finally name them. I also found myself lingering on Sierra Melcher’s reflections on choosing peace over performance. Her reminder that children do not need perfect homes, they need healthy adults, resonated with me personally. The stories impact in different ways, but all of them bring a unique emotional punch.
Some chapters hit harder than others, and the shifts in tone from one writer to the next made the book feel unpredictable in a way I genuinely enjoyed. That variety gave the collection its energy. I especially appreciated the moments when the authors stepped back from the trauma and wrote about joy creeping in again. Those small wins felt huge. They made the book less about loss and more about rebuilding something real. At times, I wished a few stories went deeper into the “after” rather than the “during,” but even that unevenness felt honest. Healing rarely moves in a straight line, and the structure of the book mirrors that reality.
The Split would be a meaningful read for anyone standing at the edge of a major life change, especially women navigating separation, divorce, or the quiet breaking points that do not always have names. It would also help friends, partners, and professionals who want to understand what these experiences actually feel like from the inside. The book sits with the hard parts, and it also leaves space for light. I would gladly recommend it to anyone who needs a reminder that endings do not mean failure. They mean a new chapter is ready for you, and you get to decide what it becomes.
Pages: 144 | ASIN : B0G274WVFH
One of the Greatest Acts of Love
In MENtal Health: Take It “Like a Man,” you share stories from men from all walks of life who reveal their experiences with masculinity, trauma, and healing. Why was this an important book for you to publish?
From the moment this project began, I knew it mattered deeply. Writing has always been, to me, one of the greatest acts of love and faith. Love, because authors return to some of their hardest truths in order to share them with others — and faith, because we trust those stories will find the people who need them most.
As a publisher, I’ve worked with hundreds of women telling their stories. But over time, I kept hearing from men who were struggling to find a place where their stories of vulnerability and healing could be told. There’s still so much silence around men’s emotional lives. This book became a way to hold space for that — to say, your voice matters, too.
When we launched the book and I got to tell the authors they were now international bestsellers — in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., the Netherlands, and Brazil — it wasn’t just about the title. It was about seeing men stand taller in their truth.
Can you share with us a little about your process for selecting contributors for this anthology?
The process was both intentional and intuitive. I wanted a group of men (and a few women) who represented a wide range of backgrounds, professions, and perspectives — but who all shared one thing: a willingness to be honest.
We have psychotherapists, musicians, social workers, coaches, fathers, and sons. Each man came forward with a story that felt necessary. As I often say, I don’t chase the writers; I listen for the stories that want to be told.
Many of these authors had never written before. Some were terrified to speak about what they’d been through. But they showed up. They wrote about depression, abuse, sexuality, loss, and the courage it takes to heal.
As one author, Coach Zeke, said:
“I wanted to shine a light in dark places — to make visible the conversations men rarely have about love, connection, and vulnerability.”
That’s exactly what this anthology does.
Did you learn anything surprising about the assumptions surrounding men’s mental health while putting this book together?
Absolutely. What struck me most was how deeply ingrained silence is.
As Dr. Vince Johnson Jr. shared during our call,
“We walk through life saying we’re fine — but are we really? We’re bleeding out, and we just raise our hand and say, ‘I’m okay.’”
That line has stayed with me. It reflects the pressure men still feel to appear strong even when they’re in pain.
I also learned how universal this struggle is — across cultures, professions, and generations. Whether it was Jason Schneider talking about middle-age reflection, Eric Campos sharing his work with LGBTQ youth, or Natalie Goodfellow reflecting on the grief and silence in her small Canadian town — the themes of love, loss, and healing are the same.
We tend to think of men’s mental health as a “niche” issue. It isn’t. It’s a human issue.
What is one thing you hope readers take away from MENtal Health?
I hope readers — men and women alike — walk away knowing that strength and vulnerability are not opposites.
As Dr. Stacey Kevin Frick said so beautifully,
“True strength is trusting yourself enough to be soft, to be courageous, and to live with grace.”
This book is an invitation to talk about things we’ve been told to hide. To understand that healing doesn’t happen in isolation — it happens in community, in shared truth.
If even one reader feels less alone after reading these stories, then the book has done its job.
Author Links: Amazon | Goodreads | Facebook | LinkedIn | Website
**The mental health conversation men desperately need—15 powerful stories that prove healing is possible.
In MENtal Health: Take it “Like a Man”, fifteen authors from diverse backgrounds share their raw, unfiltered journeys through depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, and personal transformation. These aren’t just survival stories—they’re blueprints for male mental health recovery and proof that seeking help is the ultimate act of courage.
BREAK THE “MAN UP” MENTALITY
For generations, men have been told to suppress emotions, avoid therapy, and suffer in silence. This groundbreaking men’s mental health book shatters those toxic expectations. Entrepreneurs, fathers, veterans, athletes, and everyday heroes reveal their darkest moments and the breakthroughs that saved their lives.
WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER:
✅ Real stories from real men confronting depression, anxiety, and trauma
✅ Practical mental health tools and coping strategies that actually work
✅ Permission to be vulnerable without losing your masculinity
✅ Hope and brotherhood from men who’ve survived and thrived
✅ Cultural insights on supporting men’s emotional wellness in families and workplaces
PERFECT FOR:
• Men struggling with depression, anxiety, or mental health challenges
• Partners, family members, and friends seeking to understand male mental health
• Mental health advocates and professionals
• Anyone passionate about breaking mental health stigma
FEATURING CONTRIBUTIONS FROM:
Eric Campos, Bestselling author Dr. Stacey Kevin Frick, Roje Khalique, Alan James Duro, Federico Soto, Juan Camilo Posada Arenas, Marc Longwith, Jonathan Dubrulle, Jason Schnieder, Steven A Schechter, Joshua Engle, Dr. Vince Johnson Jr, Coach Zeke (Azuka Tuke), Natalie Goodfellow, and Christen E. Bryce.
These stories will challenge everything you thought you knew about strength, vulnerability, and what it truly means to be a man in today’s world.
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Emotional Weight
Feisty is a powerful anthology featuring essays, memoirs, and poetry by over twenty women who each share their personal struggles with shame, oppression, trauma, and the quest for self-worth. How did you decide what themes this collection would encompass?
The themes emerged organically from a single, powerful question. When we opened submissions, we asked: What does it mean to be feisty in a world that wants you silent or small?
The stories that poured in were raw, courageous, and deeply personal. We didn’t impose themes—we listened for them. Patterns naturally emerged around shame, resilience, healing, and reclamation of power. That’s the beauty of the Brave New Voices series: we trust women to tell the stories that matter most, then we build the container around that truth.
What was the most challenging aspect of curating these voices, and what proved most rewarding?
The greatest challenge was holding the emotional weight of these stories with the care they deserved. As both editor and publisher, I felt a profound responsibility to honor each woman’s individual voice while crafting a cohesive, powerful whole that would amplify their collective impact.
But that challenge became the greatest reward. I witnessed transformation—not just on the page, but in the writers themselves. For many contributors, this marked their first time sharing their story publicly. Watching them stand taller, speak louder, and fully own their truth has been one of the most profound honors of my publishing career.
What do you hope readers will carry with them after experiencing Feisty?
Above all, I hope readers feel less alone in their own struggles. There’s extraordinary strength in vulnerability, and these stories serve as a reminder that we’re all navigating complex, layered lives with courage and imperfection.
I want Feisty to be permission—permission to be louder, bolder, and more unapologetically authentic. In a world that profits from our silence and smallness, choosing to be feisty is a radical act.
The Brave New Voices series seems to be building momentum. What’s next?
Absolutely. Brave New Voices has evolved into something much larger than a book series—it’s become a movement. Our next collection is already in development, and while each book tackles a new theme, the heartbeat remains constant: amplifying voices that have been overlooked, silenced, or dismissed by traditional publishing.
Readers can expect more fierce honesty, diverse perspectives, and the kind of storytelling that doesn’t just entertain—it disrupts the status quo and catalyzes real change. We’re proving that when you give marginalized voices the platform they deserve, magic happens.
Author Links: GoodReads | LinkedIn | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Amazon
If you’re ready to rewrite all the rules and start thriving, just as you are, then Feisty is a must-read!
WARNING: This book is not for everybody. Well-behaved women rarely make history, so, check your good-girl card at the door. There is something even better waiting on the other side, if you dare venture.
Stories to inspire you to new heights of bravery, new depths of vulnerability, and new dimensions of femininity.
What does it mean to be feisty?
This collection of true tales of resistance and persistence in the face of historical oppression from cycle-breaking writers of all walks of life will defy your expectations, validate your experiences, and rally your inner warrior-woman.
Not only that, this book also teaches you how to:
Identify and share your own feisty flickers and acts of brave badassery
Release the “shoulds” and embrace your true desires
Heal from shame and trauma
Accept and embrace your authentic self
Find hope and resilience in any situation
The moment we stop judging our wishes is the moment we become capable of fulfilling them.
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Bonus: free, easy-to-implement tools to guide you through your personal transformation from each of these remarkable women authors.
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FEISTY: Dangerously Amazing Women Using Their Voices & Making An Impact
Feisty is a powerful anthology filled with essays, memoirs, and poetry by over twenty women who each share their personal battles with shame, oppression, trauma, and the search for self-worth. From raw, searing accounts of domestic abuse to triumphant awakenings of creative and spiritual freedom, this book presents a vivid mosaic of female resilience. Each story is deeply personal, yet collectively they echo a shared defiance of being called “too much,” “too loud,” or “too emotional.” Through these narratives, the authors reclaim the word “feisty” as a badge of honor.
What I loved most was the book’s refusal to sugarcoat the truth. The writing is honest, even when it’s uncomfortable. Some passages left me gutted, like Adrienne MacIain’s story of surviving assault or Mimi Rich’s slow unraveling and eventual reclaiming of her life after intimate partner violence. These women don’t pretend to be saints. They tell the truth. Their voices, different in style and rhythm, pulse with pain and fire. The range of experiences is striking, covering motherhood, racism, sexual trauma, divorce, and identity, all of which weave in and out, but each tale feels grounded in something fierce and unbreakable. As a reader, I didn’t just learn about their lives; I felt their rage, their heartbreak, and their quiet victories.
The format of the book offers a vibrant diversity of thought and emotion, allowing each woman to speak in her own way, whether through raw poetry or richly detailed memoir. Every story has its own rhythm and tone, and that variety keeps the reading experience fresh and dynamic. I found myself drawn into some pieces, surprised by others, and always curious about what would come next. These women aren’t telling one tidy story. They’re sharing their own truths, in their own style, and that’s what makes the book feel so alive.
Feisty left me both exhausted and inspired. This isn’t a book you read to escape. It’s a book you read to understand. To witness. To honor. I’d recommend it to anyone who wants to hear what courage actually sounds like, not the polished kind, but the scratchy, trembling, soul-shouting kind. This is for readers who are ready to feel something real, who might be grappling with their own dragons, and who need to hear that they are not alone, and that “too much” might actually be just enough.
Pages: 214 | ASIN : B09Q5923Y6
Windows of Opportunity
How Change Really Happens is a grounded guide to personal transformation that honors the messy, emotional, and non-linear reality of change, with micro-shifts, self-trust, and a healthy dose of tough love. Why was this an important book for you to write?
It was the first time I took what I teach, practice, and live and put it into book form. It was a passion project as well as a vital learning process for me in my personal and professional development. It addresses a common question we all face about how to become the people we desire to be in this life.
What personal experience first sparked your realization that “working harder” wasn’t the answer to change?
As I share in the book, I tried for years with the traditional approach. It failed me over and over. I couldn’t see how a more gentle and strategic, natural approach could be more effective until I gave it a try and saw the results for myself and the countless clients I shared it with.
What advice would you give someone who feels stuck but is skeptical of self-help books?
The Self-help genre has gotten a bit of a sour reputation. I think of it as windows of opportunity to see oneself differently and craft a life you want. If you feel stuck, something has to change. Try something new.
If readers take away just one practice or mindset shift from your book, what do you hope it is?
Microshifts, the small movements towards a goal, get you there just as well and possibly faster without triggering our fear of something new that often causes a backslide. It is a hack I still use whenever I am stepping into new unfamiliar territory.
Author Links: GoodReads | Website | Amazon
…with change.
Is yours holding you back?
With 17-years’ experience and a master’s degree, Sierra Melcher has coached over 1800 people to a better life. The first step is always the same.
Alter their perception of transformation.
Every client comes to her with a false narrative about their life. These stories hold them back. Progress can’t happen until these roadblocks are identified and smashed.
Each step involves a micro-change.
You’ll learn to:
Accelerate your growth from uncomfortable situations
Cash-in on secret lessons from nature
Find hope with this new perspective
Uncover your greatest strengths
plus much more…
The tools you’ll gain from this book will alter your beliefs and thoughts so that the rest of your life will be an adventure that makes each day a joy.
Bonus- a free downloadable workbook to guide you through your personal transformation.
You’ll adore this self-help book because it is funny, uplifting, and easy-to-read while delivering long-term benefits to get you through these uncertain times.
Get it now.
How Change Really Happens
Sierra Melcher’s How Change Really Happens is part memoir, part pep talk, and part toolbox for personal transformation. It’s a breezy, conversational guide that demystifies the gritty, messy, and often uncomfortable truth about change. Melcher rejects the typical “work harder” narrative and instead offers a gentler path rooted in nature’s rhythms, micro-shifts, and self-trust. She frames change as a natural cycle, messy, emotional, and non-linear, but ultimately beautiful and necessary.
One of the things I loved most is Melcher’s tone. From the first page, it feels like she’s sitting across the table with you, coffee in hand, telling you the truth you didn’t know you needed. She’s real and refreshingly unpretentious. When she recounts the story of checking her baby succulents daily for signs of growth, only to discover that her constant interference was actually hindering their development, I couldn’t help but both laugh and wince. I’ve been that person. That story perfectly illustrates the book’s core message: trust the process, even if you can’t see the results yet.
There’s also a great balance between tough love and compassion. When Melcher shares her own breakdown during pregnancy, walking out of a doula class sobbing and declaring she couldn’t do it anymore, resonated with me. That moment was unrefined and devoid of the overly idealized tone common in many transformation narratives. Yet, it was undeniably authentic. Melcher refers to these pivotal experiences as “break-down-throughs,” a term I had not encountered before but instantly grasped. Genuine growth, as she illustrates, frequently begins in moments of collapse, rather than during periods of order and optimism.
The tools presented in Section Two are well-grounded, pragmatic, and refreshingly attainable. I found it commendable that Melcher does not pressure readers to implement sweeping life changes all at once. Instead, she emphasizes incremental actions, such as mindfully drinking a cup of tea or designating an “untouchable day,” which remain approachable even amidst the demands of daily life. While these practices may not be groundbreaking in isolation, they gain significant impact when paired with the deeper shift in perspective she encourages throughout the text. Ultimately, the focus is not on completing a checklist, but on intentionally shaping a life aligned with one’s evolving sense of self.
How Change Really Happens feels like a friend handing you a flashlight before you step into the cave you’ve been avoiding. It’s warm, wise, and sometimes blunt, but always with heart. I’d recommend this book for anyone feeling stuck, especially folks who are tired of self-help that promises quick fixes or “high-performance” nonsense.
Pages: 118 | ASIN: B085H9LGG9
How Change Really Happens
Sierra Melcher’s How Change Really Happens is part guidebook, part heart-to-heart open discussion, offering readers a warm and honest exploration of personal transformation. Framed around metaphors from nature—trees, butterflies, and lotus flowers—it walks the reader through both the emotional and practical aspects of change. The book is structured in two parts: the first dispels common myths about transformation, and the second offers a “tool belt” of strategies to help you move through life’s messier moments with more grace, awareness, and intention. It’s clear this book was written by someone who not only teaches these lessons but lives them.
I found Melcher’s writing style incredibly approachable. She doesn’t lecture—she chats. Reading this book felt like talking to a wise friend who isn’t afraid to laugh at life’s chaos while still taking your growth seriously. There’s a deep tenderness in how she shares her own stumbles and breakthroughs. I appreciated that vulnerability. And she doesn’t pretend to be a flawless guru either. She reminds you constantly: you’re the expert on your own life. That humility made the whole thing feel more real. The idea of “micro-shifts”—tiny, consistent actions—was a standout for me. It took the overwhelming bigness out of “transformation” and made the process seem manageable.
The book leans heavily into metaphors, and many of them were beautiful. The butterfly one, for instance, is familiar territory in self-help, but Melcher does offer a more nuanced view of it. Her insights about the fear of change, the pushback from others, and the need to sit in discomfort instead of forcing outcomes felt deeply relevant. She doesn’t sugarcoat things. Change is hard. Messy. Sometimes lonely. But she makes you feel okay about that. Like you’re not broken for struggling.
I’d recommend this book to anyone standing at the edge of something new—whether that’s a life transition, a career shift, or an internal reckoning. It’s especially good for folks who are burned out on the hustle culture and looking for a gentler, more sustainable way to grow. If you’ve ever felt stuck but unsure why, or if the idea of transformation feels too big to tackle, this book will meet you exactly where you are and gently nudge you forward.
Pages: 118 | ASIN : B085H9LGG9
LITERARY TITAN 