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Hi, lovelies!! It gives me great pleasure today to host Chad
Musick and his new book, “Not My Ruckus,” here on FAB!! For other stops on his Goddess Fish
Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in
this post.
Be sure to make it to the
end of this post to enter to win a $25 Amazon or Barnes and Noble Gift Card!! Also, come back daily to interact with Chad
and to increase your chances of winning!!
Thanks for stopping by!! Wishing you all lots of luck in this fabulous
giveaway!!
Not My Ruckus
by Chad Musick
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GENRE: Literary
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BLURB:
Folks
know 14-year-old Clare isn't normal, even for a tomboy. She runs too much,
talks too little, carries a gun too often, and holds a grudge forever. Only her
papa's job at the bank keeps gossip quiet. It's unwise to risk the cold anger
of the man who knows everyone's secrets.
Clare
feels prepared for everything from fire, to flood, to what her momma calls
demon attacks. When her neighbor Esther kisses her, though, Clare has no ready
script. Maybe she could write one, given time she doesn't have. At the moment
of that first kiss, Esther's mom is bleeding out from a gunshot wound.
Clare
can read the signs everyone else is determined to ignore. A murder was only the
beginning. Esther needs protection, whether she wants it or not, and Clare
won't abandon her friend just because things are hard.
Maybe one day she'll be
forgiven for doing what's needed.
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EXCERPT TWO:
Instead
of the library, I went to the local graveyard. There were older graveyards
outside the city. I liked to run to them sometimes, when things were too noisy,
but the one out back of the library was my favorite. There seemed like worse places
to wait for the call to serve in the army of the Lord.
I
went first to where Esther’s mom was buried. It wasn’t marked yet, but she was
the only one who’d been buried in the last couple weeks so unless folks were
digging up the graveyard for giggles, the spot where the grass was fresh laid
and you could still see the turf lines must be hers. Esther didn’t seem to be
hanging around, though. Probably it would have been suspicious if she had been
haunting her mom’s grave.
That
had been my only idea, but momma wasn’t expecting me back for a couple of
hours, so I wandered around the graveyard reading the graves.
A
few times, we’d gone to one of the worker graveyards, momma and me, and done
some rubbings of the few gravestones there. Mostly those were just old stone
bricks set on the ground. You couldn’t avoid stepping on people in that yard,
so I wasn’t shy now about tramping on graves or anything, but I was trying to
show some respect. Here, at least, there was a pretty good chance you could
avoid stepping on a body’s grave if you followed the neat rows of stones and
metal vases.
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GUEST POST:
Bring on the boo’s! Everyone loves to hate the villain! Tell us all about this truly loathed
character and the inspiration behind their development.
Not
My Ruckus
is a book that lives by its villains, and they’ve generated a lot of discussion
among readers. Clare is our narrator, and readers are spoiled for choice of
villain: Clare’s father, “Papa,” is so monstrous he never gets a name; her
neighbor Gunnar is violent; her mother Iris is alternately violent and passive.
And
readers absolutely loathe Iris. She’s far and away the most hated character.
Without getting into spoiler territory (but do either read the content
notes or heed the warning of one reader that “this book will mess you up”),
what Iris does is objectively not as bad as either of the men.
The
thing that makes Iris a great (that is, terrible) villain is that she’s not
trying to be a villain. Her actions can’t be justified, but they can be
understood as originating from Iris’s own weakness and bad judgement, rather
than from any benefit that she obtains from them. Readers won’t forgive Papa or
Gunnar, but they know that early. There’s never a sense that either of those
characters will be better, nor that they have the capacity to be reformed.
Iris, though, becomes sympathetic to some readers after they have grown to hate
her. Or, as one reader wrote to me, “Damn you for making me care about Iris.”
I
based Iris on my own mother (who died more than 30 years ago, so no mom’s
feelings were harmed in the writing of this novel), with some elements
highlighted and others ignored. Ultimately, many readers feel about Iris what
Clare does: betrayed. The monstrosity is personal, and the personal is powerful.
There’s a reason Dante reserved the deepest level of Hell not for murderers but
for traitors.
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AUTHOR BIO:
Chad Musick grew up in Utah, California, Washington, Texas, and (most of all)
Alaska. He fell in love in California and then moved with his family to Japan,
where he's found happiness. He earned a PhD in Mathematical Science but loves
art and science equally.
Despite
a tendency for electronic devices to burst into flame after Chad handles them,
he persists in working in various technical and technology-related roles.
Chad
makes no secret of being epileptic, autistic, and arthritic, facts that inform
how he approaches both science and the arts.
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Hey, lovelies! It gives me
great pleasure today to host Nancy Fraser and her new book anthology, “Yes—These
Are Your Grandma’s Romances,” here on FAB!!
Nancy’s book collection is comprised of FIVE exciting short
stories that all take place during the 1950’s.
This particular stop on FAB features Story #2, “Willa Thomas,
Attorney-in-Love,” which takes place in Houston, Texas in 1956. For other stops on Nancy’s Goddess Fish
Promotions Book Tour and to check out the other stories in this collection, please
click on the banner above or any of the images in this post.
Be sure to make it to the end of this post to enter to win a $20
Amazon or Barnes and Noble Gift Card!! Also,
come back daily to interact with Nancy and to increase your chances of winning!!
This eBook is on SALE during the book tour for ONLY
$0.99!!! See below for more details.
Thanks for stopping by!! Wishing
you lots of luck in this fabulous giveaway!!
A
time of innocence, and the not so innocent. From “I Love Lucy” and “Willy”
to “Private Secretary”, “Father Knows Best” and “Bachelor
Father”, television and music from the fifties gave us inspiration. Come
take a trip down memory lane with these five vintage reads!
Get your romance on, and make grandma proud!
Ed Loves Marnie ~ 1955
Can
this handsome military man convince the single mother to take another chance at
love? Or, will their shared memory put a wall between them?
Willa Thomas, Attorney-in-Love ~ 1956
Will
these co-workers be able to tow the company line and forego a chance at love?
Or, will they risk everything for love?
Professor Knows Best ~ 1957
Will
this freaky trip back in time to 1957 give her the answers she seeks? Or, only
more confusion? How difficult will she find it to navigate being best friends
with the college-age version of her own mother?
His Private Secretary ~ 1958
Can
she run interference between her handsome boss, his needy family, and the
scores of women trying to bed him and wed him and still remain unaffected by
his many charms?
The Bachelor Father ~ 1959
Will
Nanny #5 be the one to finally ace the job, and coax him out of his shell and
back into life? And, will a family vacation to Paris fulfill their wildest
dreams?
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EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT:
Day 7: Willa Thomas, Attorney-in-Love ~ 1956
At
the sound of her office door opening, Willa glanced up from her coffee and
morning edition of the Wall Street Journal to see a tall man in a dark,
double-breasted suit standing in her doorway. “May I help you?” she asked.
He
strode toward the desk, offering his hand in greeting. “I’m Aaron Baker. I’ve
been assigned--”
“The
Jamison case,” she said quickly. “Of course.” She shook his hand then motioned
the young lawyer to a nearby chair, nearly knocking over a framed picture in
the process. Making a quick grab for the silver frame, she set it back into
place before taking her seat. “What do you know about Julie Jamison?”
Aaron
Baker took the offered seat, drawing it nearer to the edge of her desk, closing
the distance between them and, for some reason, causing Willa’s breath to catch
in her throat. His broad smile did nothing to calm the sudden race of her
pulse.
“Just
what I read in the papers. She’s got a temper and is not afraid to use it. Some
say she’s spoiled by her success and others blame her erratic behavior on her
bad relationships.”
Willa
set aside the brief she’d been preparing and met his gaze. Her train of thought
derailed momentarily by the unusual shade of his vivid blue eyes, she finally
asked, “Are you a country and western music fan, Mr. Baker?”
“Not
really. I prefer the more modern stuff. How about you?” He shifted a bit in his
seat his gaze focused on her face, as if intensely interested in her response.
“I
usually listen to classical, but some of the new music is nice.” Willa stopped
short, more than a bit confused as to why she’d volunteered even the slightest
bit of personal information.
Despite
the fact she’d started the conversation, any further discussion of music
preferences had nothing to do with the task at hand. If they were going to work
together over the coming months, Willa knew she needed to maintain a
professional distance. This was her first big case since her promotion. How she
managed her staff would be one of the measures of her abilities as partner.
“So,
can you brief me on where we are with Miss Jamison?” Aaron asked, filling the
silence.
Willa
flushed, embarrassed that it was Aaron who got them back on track rather than
her. She cleared her throat. “At the preliminary hearing the judge released her
on two million bail. Plus, she’s restricted to the states of Texas and
Oklahoma.” Pushing a pile of hastily scribbled notes across the width of her
desk, she told him, “I’d like you to review my notes and then make an
appointment to speak to the client yourself. Also, take a run past the police
station and see if you can speak to the detective in charge of the
investigation.”
“What
has Miss Jamison had to say for herself so far?” he asked, picking up the
papers.
His
hands looked strong, capable. The hands of a man who spent time outdoors.
Forcing her gaze away from Aaron’s hands, she said, “Nothing much. Not
surprisingly, she claims she didn’t do it and that she was asleep at the time.”
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BOOK TRAILER:
Check Out Nancy's Exciting New Book Trailer Below!!!
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JIGSAW PUZZLE:
Nancy
Fraser has created a fun jigsaw puzzle for her readers to play!!
This book is a collection
of five short stories full of intriguing, enticing, and engaging content set in the charming 1950s!!
As a millennial
I wasn’t quite sure about reading an older aged romance book. However, as a huge fan of the author, Nancy
Fraser, I knew her intriguing writing style and her impressive storytelling
talent would win me over no matter the genre.
And I was right, as this book was another home run and did not
disappoint one bit. I think Nancy could
even write a book about paint drying tips or proper nail clipping etiquette and
she would still find a way to keep the story entertaining and the reader
completely engaged lol!
I have
recently become even more of a fan of these short anthology books!! It is such a great way to enjoy a fun, quick,
breezy story that even with a limited number of pages can still hold enough captivating
content and conclude with a satisfying ending.
Nancy captures the perfect portion of character depth, story line, and
plot twists that allow the reader to enjoy an enticing read in just a few dozen
pages. These short stories are also the
perfect bridge for a reader to get introduced to a new author or genre.
Unfortunately,
I only had time to read the second book in the collection, “Willa Thomas, Attorney
in Love.” This particular story
takes place in Houston, Texas, in 1956.
This clearly was a different time for women, especially in the
workplace. The laws, expectations, and demands
on women were harsh, narrow-minded, and unfair; while their opportunities not only
were limited, but also inadequate and unsatisfactory. Even with that said, the main character,
Willa, is a successful criminal attorney with a recently obtained promotion to
a full partnership at a major law firm. It
is mentioned that Willa was both the youngest attorney to be named partner and the
first woman – possibly even the first woman in all of Houston. Like I said, it truly was (and thankfully no longer!!)
a different time. The story follows Willa
as she takes on a new case and agrees to represent the dramatic and bad-tempered
Julie Jamison, a famous country singer with a bit of a wild streak. Willa is assigned to work with Aaron Baker as
her second chair on the Jamison case. Although
working at the same law firm for over two years, but in different practices,
they were mostly unknown to each other.
However, it is revealed that they both secretly noticed and admired one
another from afar. As Willa is a partner
at the firm, Aaron is technically her subordinate. Their firm guidelines forbid fraternization
among attorneys. Even more so as this
would be considered a converse relationship aka subordinate-supervisor relationship
that is not only frowned upon but can be considered illegal and grounds for immediate
termination. A risk that Willa would not
take as it could jeopardize her career and her new promotion. What office romance fling would be worth
losing your job and destroying your reputation?! With the Jamison case revolving around a high-profile
manslaughter charge Willa and Aaron are forced to spend long hours together. It isn’t long before the late-night work
hours start leading to feelings and desires that neither of them can ignore. Will Willa cross the line and act on these
yearnings?? Does Aaron want more than just
an office romance fling?? Will Willa
risk everything for a chance at true love??
No spoilers here!!! But you
definitely will want to read this book and find out what happens!!
I absolutely loved the main
characters!!! Willa was smart, professional,
thoughtful, kindhearted, ambitious, and caring.
Aaron was bright, handsome, charismatic, driven, polite, clever, and
considerate. These two characters made a
great team in both their personal and professional lives. They both were very complementary of each
other!!
With
these short stories being low on pages, timing is everything!!! And Nancy knows exactly how to not only make
the most of each page, but also how to appropriately space out scenes and plot
points. As this book is part of the
romance genre, obviously there is going to be a romantic relationship in the
story. With only 53 pages the characters
have to meet, start an encounter, and have some sort of conclusion. Often times I find authors that rush the
falling in love theme and even though I still believe in love at first sight,
fairytales, and happily-ever-afters, I am still practical enough to know that
is unrealistic to meet someone and be in love with them after only one chapter
lol. Nancy’s ability to build up to the romantic
encounter and the falling in love scenes are so skillfully thought out and realistically
placed it creates a truly plausible story.
Nothing in Nancy’s writing feels too slow or rushed. Each scene feels genuine and fittingly spaced
out.
Even
though I really enjoyed this story, and I absolutely agree that so many people
meet, date, and fall in love with their co-workers, I do have some strong reserves
about converse relationships. I totally
get people having relationships at work.
If we spend all our time at work where else are you going to meet
someone?? Not to mention after spending
countless hours working in close contact for days end it makes sense that you’d
get to know your co-workers quite well and over time that can easily develop
into feelings. However, when you date your
boss/manager/supervisor, that can have a direct impact on your career, and in a
state like Oregon, that is an at-will employment state where anyone can be
fired without cause, it can certainly get complicated. Furthermore, when a supervisor offers special
treatment for the employee that they are dating this can cause extreme conflict
and tension in the workplace and mistrust among the other employees that are
being treated unfairly. So, even though
I enjoyed this story and Willa wasn’t Aaron’s direct supervisor, I don’t personally
condone these improper and unethical relationships.
I
liked that the author highlighted several historical examples of what women had
to go through to succeed in a man’s world as it was considered to be such.
For instance, Nancy draws attention to Willa going out of her way to
never look disheveled in a courtroom as a women’s professional appearance is crucial to be seen and taken seriously. Nancy highlighted the hardships and difficulties
of a female attorney, a job previously held only by men. And how Willa was the first female at the
firm and more than likely in the whole city to make partner, a high-level position
reserved exclusively for men. It is
interesting to see the changes and advancements women have made over the last
70+ years. Women have made many positive
strides in working in male dominated careers and for male dominated
companies. Their determination and hard
work have paved the way for today’s women to not only be allowed, but also to
have been accepted, recognized, and having succeeded in those particular fields.
I
really liked that Nancy also included some historical facts and stats at the
end of each story. It helped paint the
picture of what life was like back then, especially for a reader who wasn’t
alive in the 1950’s or fully aware of the norms and restrictions for women back
then.
Like with Nancy’s other books, this book is exciting, entertaining,
and hard to put down!!!
I can’t wait to read the other four stories in this book collection
and will be sure to update this review to tell you all how much I enjoyed it!!
All in all, I really enjoyed reading this story and would
absolutely recommend it – and this book collection too!! I think all historical romance readers and
romance fans will like this book too!!
So, add it to your TBR List and get to reading - you won't be disappointed!!
**Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy
of this book and have voluntarily provided an honest, and unbiased review in
accordance with FTC regulations**
Did you find this review helpful?
If so, please, please, please mark it as helpful on Amazon here:
Nancy Fraser – Jumping
Across Romance Genres with Gleeful Abandon—is an Amazon Top 100 and Award-Winning author who can’t seem to decide which
romance genre suits her best. So, she writes them all.
Like
most authors, Nancy began writing at an early age, usually on the walls and
with crayons or, heaven forbid, permanent markers. Her love of writing often
made her the English teacher’s pet which, of course, resulted in a whole lot of
teasing. Still, it was worth it.
Nancy
has published over forty books in full-length, novella, and short format. When
not writing (which is almost never), Nancy dotes on her five wonderful
grandchildren and looks forward to traveling and reading when time permits.
Nancy lives in Atlantic Canada where she enjoys the relaxed pace and colorful people.
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affiliate links and if clicked and a purchase is made, I may receive a small
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This contest is sponsored
by a third party. Fabulous and Brunette is a registered host of Goddess Fish
Promotions. Prizes are given away by the
sponsors and not Fabulous and Brunette. The featured author and Goddess Fish
Promotions are solely responsible for the giveaway prize.
Hello, lovelies!! It gives me great pleasure today to host Mairibeth
MacMillan and her new book, “The Viking’s Warrior Bride,” here on FAB!! For other stops on her Goddess Fish
Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in
this post.
Be sure to make it to the
end of this post to enter to win a $10 Amazon or Barnes and Noble Gift Card!! Also, come back daily to interact with Mairibeth
and to increase your chances of winning!!
This eBook is on SALE
for ONLY $0.99 during the book tour!!
See below for more details.
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giveaway!!
The Viking’s Warrior Bride
by Mairibeth MacMillan
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GENRE: Historical Romance
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BLURB:
Bjorn and Ylva. Two warriors who fight side by side. Two lovers
who avoid commitments. But their convenient relationship just got complicated.
Determined
to redeem her father’s name through her own brave deeds as a warrior, Ylva has
no desire to give that up to be a mother. On the eve of returning home to the
Norselands to find a foster family for her child, she is injured in an attack
by a mysterious group of mercenaries. When Bjorn discovers her secret,
everything changes. He has never wanted a family, his own father’s betrayal has
seen to that, and yet he begins to wonder if there is anything else truly worth
fighting for.
After
a series of attacks by mercenaries on the fort they have been guarding, they’re
asked to disguise themselves as traders and travel up the River Clyde to gather
information. As they travel the situation grows stranger with every village
they visit and Ylva begins to wonder what she is fighting for. All around them
they find missing villagers, a mysterious bard and a population unhappy with
their king and his choice of allies. When they visit the supposedly abandoned
former royal residence at Alt Clut, a mysterious woman and her son stow away on
the trade boat, putting all their lives in danger and prompting them to make a
final stand but how much are they willing to sacrifice for their future?
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EXCERPT ONE:
In
front of her stood Björn. Ylva kept her sword up for longer than necessary,
then lowered it and smiled back despite herself. She had forgotten how much his
physical presence affected her. The way he looked at her with a mixture of
desire and laughter had always appealed. She sheathed her sword, and he took a
step towards her. She breathed in, the familiar scent of his leather armour and
the man inside sending her senses reeling as it always did.
“Miss
me?” he asked.
“No,”
she lied. “Why? Did you miss me? Is that why you came looking for me?” She
mustn’t let him know that she had thought of him almost every waking minute -
especially over the past few weeks. She wondered if he had another woman here,
although the fact that he had purposefully sought her out would seem to suggest
that he didn’t.
“You
didn’t arrive with the others off the ship, and yet Elisedd told me you were
anxious to see me.”
“Did
he now?”
“I
thought you’d be in more of a hurry to see me.”
“You
thought it was me who was in a hurry to see you?” Ylva’s gaze slid lower to
where the bulge in his breeks suggested that it was his own lust that made him
anxious to see her.
“The
nights here have been cold and empty.” Björn took a step towards her, drew her
towards him, and lowered his mouth. He paused, his lips almost, but not quite,
touching hers, and she knew he was waiting for her to kiss him. She slid her
sword back into its scabbard and waited. What if he was able to tell?
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AUTHOR BIO:
Mairibeth MacMillan lives on the shores of Loch
Long on the edge of Argyll and Bute. While very picturesque, living there seems
to involve endless driving and family life currently involves running a taxi
service.
She
was a drama teacher for many years until, during a career break, she studied
for a Creative Writing degree through the Open University followed by a Masters
degree in Playwriting and Dramaturgy. Over the years she has had some success
with short stories and flash fictions in various competitions, magazines and
anthologies. In 2014 she was shortlisted for the New Writer’s Award at the
Festival of Romance.
Inspired
by the discovery of a Viking fort marked on the Ordnance Survey map nearby, she
started working on a series of Viking Romances set in the Kingdom of
Strathclyde at the end of the Ninth century. The Viking’s Cursed Bride
was the first in a series of books about four Norse cousins as they build new
lives far from home. The second book The Viking’s Warrior Bride
is available now.
**This post contains
affiliate links and if clicked and a purchase is made, I may receive a small
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This contest is sponsored
by a third party. Fabulous and Brunette is a registered host of Goddess Fish
Promotions. Prizes are given away by the
sponsors and not Fabulous and Brunette. The featured author and Goddess Fish
Promotions are solely responsible for the giveaway prize.
Hey, lovelies!! It gives me great pleasure today to host Geoffrey
Saign and his exciting new book, “Smile More Stress Less,” here on FAB!! For other stops on his Goddess Fish
Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in
this post.
Be sure to make it to the
end of this post to enter to win a $30 Amazon or Barnes and Noble Gift Card!! Also, come back daily to interact with Geoffrey
and to increase your chances of winning!!
Thanks for stopping by!! Wishing you all lots of luck in this fabulous
giveaway!!
Smile More
Stress Less
by Geoffrey Saign
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GENRE: Self-Help
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BLURB:
Want one easy method to end anxiety, stress, sadness, loneliness,
fear, & anger? While maximizing happiness, inner peace, and self-awareness?
One quick way to cut through all negative emotions? And have fun
doing it?
~Savvy & easy
workbook exercises ensure success!~
In just minutes a day this playful yet smart approach can:
*End inner and outer conflicts*
*End anxiety, worry, fear, anger, boredom, and self-doubt*
*Increase healthy relationships with everyone in your life*
*End illusions in your life and maximize clarity*
*Rewire your brain to live with deep intelligence*
*Become your own AAA+ rated super-counselor*
*Help you discover the Power of HERE*
*Allow your natural joy to blossom*
This hands-on, A+B = C approach will supercharge your brain
function, improve your emotional intelligence, and change your life!
~Finalist Forward INDIES Self-Help Book of the Year 2020~
(Winner TBA 6/17/2021)
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EXCERPT ONE:
The
thought process is regarded as a sign of human intelligence, yet our thoughts
often sabotage what we do and are unaware, negative, and create stress. We’re
running an old program in our brain’s neural net. Worse, we’re addicted to the
repetitive thought process. It feels good, safe, right. It feels like us. Who
we are. Our thoughts create feelings and emotions which, even if we don’t
always like them, are a known process that continually reinforces itself in the
brain.
Minor
adjustments are not enough to alter the brain’s stress process. The brain’s
neural net needs a system overhaul, a complete update and reboot. We’re going
to take thought off its pedestal and get real with it.
Too
often we feel that to attain awareness means taking a very serious, “adult”
approach to life, like a monk sitting in a cave for a decade. But it can be a
playful adventure with childlike wonder.
Our
INTENT in this process is the WHY of what we’re doing. Our intent is to
consciously break up our habitual neural pattern—mechanical, negative
thoughts—by informing and teaching the brain to change. In essence, to rewire
itself. If the brain understands what we are trying to do, and why, it will
listen. It has no choice. You can be the master of wiring your neural net to a
positive state.
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GUEST POST:
Writing This Book Has Taught Me…
This
book was life in progress. I had been using strategies in the book for over a
year, but as I wrote the chapters the practical exercises came to me through
intuition and intelligence over three to four months. It felt awesome to have
50 years of research and looking at stress reduction crystallize into a book
that not only summarized all of it, but expanded it greatly into a book about
ending all negative emotions with intelligence and harmony in all areas of
life.
I was
awed by this process, and excited to learn as I wrote. It was another example
of trusting yourself, being true to yourself, and how that will ensure that
what you work on has meaning and substance. Not only that, about six people
read the book and gave me feedback, all of which gave more clarity and strength
to the writing, and also forced me to answer questions which again spurred more
clarity for myself.
In
short, I evolved as the book evolved. How great is that?!!! I feel as though I
have contributed something fundamental to the ability to change who we are and
how we live in the world, and to me that is priceless.
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AUTHOR BIO:
Geoffrey Saign began reducing stress by
practicing mindfulness at the age of fifteen. For fifty years he studied many
modalities for mind-body calming and awareness, including Qigong, tai chi, kung
fu, meditation, biofeedback, positive psychology, and many others. He
co-designed and taught a cutting-edge, research-based self-awareness class to
young adults for ten years. In 2020 the author experienced a major breakthrough
in mind-brain-body awareness, which led to him Living with intelligence HERE,
and the resulting book, Smile More Stress Less.
**This post contains
affiliate links and if clicked and a purchase is made, I may receive a small
commission to help support this blog.
This does not cost you anything, it just helps pay for all those awesome
giveaways on here**
This contest is sponsored
by a third party. Fabulous and Brunette is a registered host of Goddess Fish
Promotions. Prizes are given away by the
sponsors and not Fabulous and Brunette. The featured author and Goddess Fish
Promotions are solely responsible for the giveaway prize.
