Anxiety Reset 30 Days to Find Calm is a structured 30-day guide to understanding and managing anxiety based on science-backed strategies to assist readers in identifying patterns and mastering self-regulation techniques.Why was this an important book for you to write?
The city that I live in has the youngest average population age in Canada. Also, the highest suicide rate. This comes along with depression and anxiety. Initially, I wanted to help children, but I realized that children learn by mirroring their parents. Thus, I needed to write an anxiety book for adults, not in a lazy way, and also doing something that other books in the genre are not doing.
How much research did you undertake for this book, and how much time did it take to put it all together?
Great question, it took many months of research and around 23 updates leading to the current version available on Amazon. It has been a second full-time job on top of my regular day job. My 3-week vacation this year was almost entirely spent on the book in some component of its updating/advertising, etc.
What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?
The idea that we have not evolved to deal with all the modern-day digital stressors and combined inputs that the world demands our attention/focus. Even when grieving, there are so many triggers that our ancestors never faced. Digital Pictures, radio music, connected yet disconnected friends.
What is one thing that you hope readers take away from Anxiety Reset 30 Days to Find Calm?
Any tool that they find beneficial. I realize that most people may not have the energy or time to complete the full 30 days; however, using the summaries at the back and emergency regulation sheets, the chances are high that someone finds a tool that improves their life or someone in their circle’s life. That is a win for me and for humanity.
Anxiety overwhelms body and mind, impacting millions of adults in today’s chaos. Anxiety Reset: 30 Days to Find Calm delivers a science-backed, 30-day program tailored for busy adults—a 463-page workbook with narrated pages, relaxing videos via scannable QR codes, and emergency relief cards for instant support.
Inside: • 4-part system to build skills daily • Practical exercises for adult life • Emergency relief techniques and cards • Flexible, schedule-friendly practices • Advanced resilience strategies What Sets It Apart: Combat workplace stress and digital overload with neuroscience and psychology, enriched by color illustrations, tracking sheets, and multimedia—every page narrated, with day-specific video QR codes.
Your 30-Day Journey: • Days 1-5: Unravel Your Anxiety Triggers • Days 6-10: Master Emergency Techniques • Days 11-20: Cultivate Daily Calm • Days 21-30: Achieve Lasting Mastery • Bonus: Quick-reference guides
Ideal for professionals, parents, or anyone seeking clear, comprehensive tools. Launch your reset today and take control of your emotional well-being!
In Barely Visible, you share the heartbreaking loss of your daughter and the challenges and victories that come with raising a son with autism. Why was this an important book for you to write?
I was 5 1/2 months pregnant with our daughter when it was discovered that something was seriously wrong. Dozens of tests revealed a very rare duplication of chromosome 9p. We were told that if she survived, she would have no quality of life—yet she would look normal. That struck me hard.
At seven months, we faced the devastating decision to end the pregnancy. I truly believe we were never meant to walk down that path. Even if her physical features appeared normal, our daughter’s disability would have been readily apparent. People would have looked upon us sympathetically. They would have granted us accommodations and leeway because they would have been able to see that it was an unworkable situation. Her behaviors would have been accepted without explanation.
Instead, we were destined to face the challenge of parenting a child whose disability is not readily visible. On the surface, my son looks like every other kid out there, but he interprets and reacts to the world in ways that most people don’t understand. It’s as if he’s trying to navigate an unfamiliar landscape with a map written in a language he doesn’t speak.
As a parent, you want to protect your child—you want to shield them from criticism and discomfort, and for others to see them in a good light. Learning when to step in and advocate for your child, versus stepping back and allowing situations to fall apart so they can learn to navigate on their own, demands tremendous foresight and strength. Watching them be bullied because they are a bit “different” is heartbreaking. Seeing them miss out on opportunities because they “don’t quite measure up” is discouraging. Knowing that it is all beyond their control is devastating.
It was important for me to share it all because living with—and parenting—an invisible disability is often a lonely and misunderstood journey. The world isn’t always kind to those who “look fine” but struggle in ways that aren’t immediately apparent. I wanted people to understand that just because a challenge isn’t visible doesn’t mean it isn’t real, or worthy of empathy, support, and compassion.
Writing Barely Visible allowed me to process my own grief, frustration, and ultimately, pride. It gave me space to honor both of my children, while having the chance to connect with other parents and individuals who are walking similar paths, often in silence. It’s a reminder that every journey is valid—whether it’s clearly marked or barely visible.
I appreciated the candid nature with which you told your family’s story. What was the hardest thing for you to write about?
The failures! There were so many along the way, it seems—a first baby with a severe chromosomal disorder, a second child with a disability, a failed marriage, a decision to ignore our son’s diagnosis, not taking the time to understand the cause of his behaviors once we did accept it, the countless missteps we made because we never educated ourselves—and so on. Granted, not all those circumstances were within our control, but they still felt like failures nonetheless. It’s difficult to acknowledge, not only to yourself, but to the world, that you buried your head in the sand, made poor choices, put your own needs first at times, and stumbled. But to admit anything less wouldn’t help anyone.
Writing about my failures forced me to confront the version of myself I’d rather forget—the scared, overwhelmed, sometimes selfish and stubborn version—the one who made decisions I regret. The minute you relive all those low moments on the page, in full view of others, they become real again in a much greater way. Suddenly, they’re exposed and permanent—and the only thing to do is own them.
Growth doesn’t come from pretending we got it all right. It comes from being willing to look back, acknowledge the hard truths, and do better moving forward. I’ve learned that it’s okay to get it wrong, as long as you keep showing up and you’re willing to learn.
What is one misconception you think many people may have about children with autism?
Because the spectrum is so broad, I can’t speak about misconceptions concerning all children with autism, but I can share from my experience as the parent of a high-functioning son and how that label creates unrealistic expectations—mainly, an assumption of success. People believe that because a child is “high-functioning,” they’ll be just fine, that they’ll somehow grow out of their limitations or eventually learn to manage them.
On the surface, my son looks like every other young adult beginning his journey in the real world. He has a college degree and a job; he drives a car, plays sports, and is even pursuing a modeling career. It gives the appearance that “he’s got this.” But the truth is far more complicated.
The moment he reacts to a situation in a way that falls outside the norm—in a way that isn’t considered socially acceptable—he’s suddenly judged differently. He’s viewed as being rude, poorly disciplined, or lacking self-control. The strengths that make him appear just fine on the surface mask the challenges he faces every day.
High-functioning doesn’t mean he doesn’t struggle and need support. It doesn’t automatically equate to maturity, independence, or the ability to think critically in every situation. What it means is that his difficulties are simply less visible, and people don’t take the time to understand him or make space for him. It’s easier to say, “He’ll be fine,” than it is to recognize the effort it takes for him to get through each day and do the hard work of accepting, understanding, and supporting him. As a result, he ends up vulnerable to judgment and isolation.
What is one thing you hope readers take away from your experiences?
None of us is perfect, and parenting is hard, period. But when you’re raising a child who isn’t neurotypical, the challenges multiply. It’s okay to struggle. It’s okay to feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and exhausted. That doesn’t make you a bad parent; it makes you human.
What I hope readers take away is this: even when you feel like you’re failing, even when you’re taking three steps back, you are still moving forward. You’re still by your child’s side, day after day, doing your best and loving them. That’s what matters most. I want parents, especially those raising high-functioning autistic children, to know that it’s never too late to do better. Get vocal—not just with the world, but with your child. Talk to them. Teach them who they are. Help them understand how their brain works. Instill confidence and empower them to self-advocate. I wish I had done that sooner. I didn’t—and I’m making up for it every day.
For any parent who has ever struggled with a child’s difficult or peculiar behavior, this candid and compelling memoir about raising a child on the spectrum offers reassurance that you are not alone—and a path forward is possible.
When your child is diagnosed with autism, a million questions come to the surface and fear sets in. The discovery that they are high functioning comes as a relief—it may enable them to disguise their shortcomings. Or it may create additional problems.
Barely Visible is not a heroic tale of a champion parent. It’s a candid memoir of one mother’s struggle with the gray space between her son appearing one way on the surface, yet being quite different beneath it. Walking that fine line between when to say something and when to bite your tongue, hoping your child can handle life on his own, requires tremendous foresight and energy. How do you convince others to “cut your child some slack” when the kid they see looks like every other kid they know? How do you explain away behavior that, at face value, looks like the result of bad parenting? And how do you prevent others from discriminating against your child once you do disclose their disability?
Chronicling a journey spanning twenty-three years, Barely Visible is a mother’s admission of guilt for choosing to ignore her son’s diagnosis initially; acceptance of defeat, for rarely knowing the right thing to do; and an acknowledgment of love—not only for her son, but also for herself.
Four months after Manhattan’s near-destruction, the most devious and notorious terrorist in the world still eludes capture, the trail now grown cold. While corrupt politicians and shadowy operatives pulled the strings, manipulating events to serve their own twisted agendas, the cunning Bart Madison disappeared with the nuclear weapon.
When a high-ranking Pentagon official turns up dead under suspicious circumstances, Max Kenworth and his team pick up Madison’s trail once again. But in a heart-stopping chase through Central America to Texas, Madison manages to stay ahead of his pursuers, executing his revenge like a phantom.
As the clock ticks down to a catastrophic attack on US soil, will Kenworth unravel the twisted web of conspiracies in time to stop Madison before it’s too late? Or will the traitor’s plan for revenge bring our nation to the brink of destruction?
Find out in this electrifying tale of international intrigue, where the line between patriot and traitor is razor-thin. With pulse-pounding action, richly drawn characters, and a plot that feels ripped from today’s headlines, this explosive thriller is a must-read for fans of Brad Thor, Vince Flynn, and Tom Clancy.
Unrivaled: Sewanee 1899 tells the story of a football team from a small college in post-Civil War Tennessee and their incredible accomplishments. What inspired you to share this story with readers?
I was a student at Sewanee in the 1970’s. Everyone there hears about this team. It’s a truly amazing story. Over the years, I kept thinking someone would do a documentary film about this team, but one never appeared. So, my classmate, David Crews and I decided to do it ourselves. Later, after the film came out, I realized we had a lot of original paintings and a unique music score, as well as a great deal of archival information. We decided this should also be preserved in a high quality coffee table book.
How much and what kind of research went into putting this book together?
We spent almost 5 years researching this story and doing interviews. This involved hours in the Sewanee Archives, as well as meeting with people who knew about the story, and doing research online as well. It also involved contacting the schools Sewanee played that year to see what information they had. Then, my co-author, Karin Fecteau, and I spent another two years creating this beautiful book to further preserve the history of this incredible accomplishment.
Did you learn anything surprising during your research process?
Yes, we thought we knew the story, but it was far richer and more layered than we ever imagined. We also uncovered materials and photos no one had discovered before, which was exciting. Finally, we thought we’d mainly explore the lore of the 1899 team, but what we learned was that the facts were even better than the lore.
Can we look forward to more history selections from you in the future? What are you currently working on?
Would love to but right now I’m focused on selling these books.
Meet Dan Burnett—a former NYPD detective forced into early retirement, now solving the cases others walk away from.
The series opener is Once a Detective… where you’re introduced to Dan and the supporting cast, including his daughter, Hannah, and the woman at the center of the story, Mia, whose husband was murdered two years ago.
From high-level Police corruption, mob-murders, and serial killers tied to dark desires, Dan’s investigations dig deep into the secrets people fight to keep buried.
Set in and around Westchester County, NY, each fast-paced mystery blends gritty suspense, emotional stakes, and characters who won’t go without a fight. Whether he’s tracking a killer across state lines or confronting betrayal close to home, Dan brings experience, instinct, and heart to every case.
Each book in the series stands alone, with recurring characters, and evolving relationships. Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, Lisa Gardner, and Robert Crais.
My Dream Lover: The Uncut Version. Winner of the Literary Titan Gold Book Award for Fiction
Get ready to step back in time to a different period, small-town USA in the 1950s, when life was simpler. In a totally different culture from today, the story unfolds during the innocent days of youth. After a young girl and her older brother move from the city to a small town, a heartwarming coming-of-age tale between two girls living in the shadows of their older brothers gradually develops, rich with nostalgia and warmth. The girls forge a lifelong friendship while their brothers attain local high school sports hero status. One character, in particular, seems too perfect, leaving readers puzzled. Numerous other sub-mysteries and strange occurrences hide within that character’s family. As the plot progresses, readers eventually uncover these secrets as all suspicions are later revealed.
This mature novel explores the human condition, examines the complexity of love, and finds love in the unlikeliest place. After erotic sparks sizzle, a tragedy ignites an almost impossible journey filled with mystery, deceit, suspense, and revenge in a bold and adventurous quest to reunite with lost love. Is love meant to be, or is it predetermined and sealed by fate? Only time will tell as readers uncover the answer in My Dream Lover: The Uncut Version, a uniquely crafted storyline for fans of profound and well-developed literature.
The author seizes the reader’s emotions through sentimental, interconnected tales of developed characters that touch the human heart while providing humor and mystery through heartfelt interactions. At the story’s core, a realistic science fiction theme prevails, maintaining a good pace for its duration. Although there is a steamy romance that can be sexually stimulating at times, My Dream Lover: The Uncut Version is a mixed-genre novel exploring the true meaning of love and the lengths one will go to for it, even at the risk of death for true love. It also delves into family love and lifelong friendships, particularly when facing crises. The captivating storytelling and unique blend of romance, love, a touch of science fiction, and other aspects of humanity will unquestionably captivate and intrigue readers, keeping them engaged and absorbed.
This is the complete version of the beloved “My Dream Lover,” making its debut for the first time. This edition features approximately double the story elements omitted from the original publication, including additional stories and characters while deepening the portrayal of the original characters. This version more clearly defines the personalities that readers have come to know and love, enhancing the framework of the original narrative. Much of part one, and most of part two of the book differs significantly from the original. Although it follows the same basic storyline, some readers of the earlier edition feel this version reads like an entirely different novel. It is the recommended version to read in anticipation of the upcoming sequel scheduled for 2025, which promises another unique storytelling experience.
From The Author:
My newest book, ‘My Dream Lover—The Uncut Version,’ has won a Literary Titan Gold Award for fiction. I’m pleased with that acknowledgment because of the effort it took to reconstruct the book from its first published version to what it was intended to be. I didn’t acquire a qualified editor, and my novel was reduced to a shell of what it was intended. The sad part is that I allowed it, even with that inner self telling me I was making a mistake. The original version received good reviews and created a fan base of followers based on the original storyline. However, I returned to the original and now unveil the complete story as I intended, an award-winning fiction novel.
Stephen Mark Silvers’ You Don’t Have to Be Famous to Write a Memoir is a warm and winding recollection of a life well-lived, stitched together from stories of family, travels, and career adventures. Silvers walks the reader through decades, from childhood in post-war America, through California’s cultural tides of the ’60s, to nearly four decades in Brazil, and finally back to the US in later years. The book blends humor, tenderness, and thoughtful digressions, all while painting portraits of the people who shaped him most.
Reading this memoir felt like sitting with a friend who is telling stories over coffee. Silvers’ writing is friendly and light, with just enough wit to keep you smiling without drowning the moments that deserve quiet. I enjoyed how he weaves in little asides like historical facts, pop culture nods, and odd statistics that give the sense of wandering through his mind. The structure is loose in a way that mirrors real memory. It’s not a linear march but a series of moments that ripple outward.
Some of my favorite parts were the glimpses into Brazil, like how he learned Portuguese, met his wife Neusa, and built a teaching career there. There’s a lot of love in those pages. The humor is understated, which I liked, though now and then a joke would sneak in that made me laugh. It’s the kind of humor that comes from knowing your own quirks and not taking yourself too seriously.
This book is for people who like gentle, meandering stories, who appreciate the small turns in life and the way memory makes meaning out of them. If you’ve ever thought your life was too ‘ordinary’ to write down, this memoir will nudge you to think otherwise. I’d hand it to anyone who enjoys memoirs that feel like conversations, or who simply likes a good, unhurried story told by someone with a big heart.
Not just for the new believer but for anyone seeking answers, for anyone battling spiritual warfare, and for anyone who has fallen into Satan’s trap and can’t find a way out. If you’re struggling to learn who God really is and if you’re seeking help by following the usual traditional teachings of the church, Dear New Believer, Love God is the book for you! This book offers understanding guidance on developing a relationship with God without becoming dependent on the church and fellow Christians.Author Leigh Trupin wrote this book as a struggling new believer who became entangled in Satan’s trap herself. It is the book she was desperate to read as she sought answers and sought to understand who God is by following the teachings of the Church. In the end, Leigh found freedom from Satan and answers to her questions only when God Himself revealed them to her. For Leigh, the answers were not found in church, they were not found by giving tithings and offerings, and they were not found by regular reading of the Bible. They were found when God showed her what the church never did – that having a personal one-on-one relationship with God transcends any religious and legalistic expectations. A relationship with God is where it all begins!
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