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Brass Frog Bookworks introduces Gary Carr, who gives us JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF WRONG in his exciting, debut whodunit. The main character, attorney, Harry Walters, just wants to get away from the hustle and bustle of his busy San Diego law firm. For him, the Island of Molokai in Hawaii, where he is also licensed to practice law, is the ideal getaway where he can handle simple cases and still feel like he’s on vacation. Just when he thinks he can relax, the tranquility of paradise is disturbed as a family reunion turns deadly. When he reluctantly agrees to represent one of the family members, the case plunges him into a world of deceit, drugs, corruption and death. Harry and his investigative team follow a dangerous, unpredictable path to its explosive conclusion. Will he survive the truth being uncovered? New BFB Author Releases ELITE PREP WRESTLERS - A WRESTLING STORY
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Rray Coca, a long-time Grand Junction resident and sports hero has poignantly brought to life his amazing experience on the pages of his newly released book, Elite U.S. Dream Team – A Wrestling Story. One can only wonder if it was chance or destiny that brought two men together in another part of the world at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome. The casual meeting of Tom Lumly, a wealthy businessman and sports enthusiast from the United States, and Ichiro Hatta, a sports official from Japan, set a course that would change the sport of wrestling forever. Even more unlikely in this strange alignment was a talented high school wrestling team from Grand Junction that would play a major role in this groundbreaking event.
For anyone who believes the impossible can happen—that dreams can come true, this story will reach out and grip your heart and senses. It recounts the arduous struggle and numerous obstacles that had to be overcome in order to plan and initiate the first international exchange program for high school wrestlers. The occurrence not only etched a place in wrestling history, but opened the door of opportunity for an amazing group of young men from Colorado and Oklahoma. Ray Coca overcame poverty and discrimination to earn a place on the U.S. team. It will make you laugh and bring a tear to your eye as you follow small-town youths who pour out every ounce of strength and stamina as they enter a world of experiences beyond their wildest dreams. The significance of this amazing sporting event is punctuated by the fact it took place only a few years after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Two completely different cultures came together in the innocence of youth and learned the meaning of honor and championship. Ray took the lessons he learned and passed them forward through his many years of community involvement and working with young people.
Author Contact:
Ray Coca
970/243-0504
New BFB Author Releases QUIET YOUR MIND AND SOUL
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Stacy Montague is a first time author. She is an interior designer by trade and hails from Wisconsin. Her artistic flair comes out in more than 60 beautiful photographs that are included in her book. She intends to use the message of her book to help others and has launched a new website for this purpose www.uniteinspirations.com.
Quiet Your Mind and Soul is a welcome, comfortable oasis in a world that seems to be filled with chaos and fear. With beautiful photography and a poignant, heartfelt story, it offers hope and guidance for a new way of living. What if something suddenly happened that gave you the ability to see everything through new eyes? All at once the sun glistening on the surface of the water would touch a deep stirring within you. Your eyes would catch a whimsical, smiling face peeking out of a wisp of clouds and you would feel the sensation of true joy and peace, perhaps for the first time. Step into the light and follow the author from her darkest hour along a path of discovery that changed everything. Be touched and inspired and learn how to experience an awakened life for yourself.
New BFB Author Releases DOUBLE JEOPARDY
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Judith Blevins has spent her entire professional life experiencing the mystery, intrigue and courtroom drama that unfolds daily within the criminal justice system. Her previous experience as a court clerk, then serving five consecutive district attorneys in Grand Junction, Colorado, has provided the inspiration for her first novel, Double Jeopardy. Judith has created a spellbinding story of love, loss and intrigue.
We welcome Judith into the BFB family and look forward to celebrating the release of her first novel which will be ready to enjoy by March 1st.
New BFB Author about to Release First Book!
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Welcome to our newest BFB author who has just released her very first children’s book. R.M. is a happily married mother of four and grandmother of five. As her children were growing up, R.M. would write little stories that not only entertained her kids, but taught them life lessons and the difference between right and wrong. Now that she is a grandmother, R.M. decided to start publishing her books with the hope that her stories would be teaching tools for parents to bring those same life lessons to young children. Her first book, Bullies Come In All Shapes and Sizes teaches children how to recognize and what to do about bullying. It is a great story for parents or teachers to read with children. Its message is simple and conveyed through whimsical characters. In a time when bullying has received national attention, this story is a must have. BFB wishes best of luck to R.M.
Brass Frog Helps New Author Take the “Leap”
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Edith Johnston PhD LPC has 35 years of experience guiding individuals in developing their potential and a life time of experience as a multi-talented. She is educated with four degrees and many lessons through the school of hard knocks. She provides resources and opportunities for personal development of multi-talented individuals through her blog, website, presentations, workshops, and books. She has the ability to identify the current dilemma and present options for personal growth. She uses a wide variety of techniques to connect with varied learning styles. She has worked in various venues from private companies, government, non-profits, and private practice, and is the owner of “How To” Life Consultants, LLC providing live and virtual services.
Her forthcoming book, DISCOVERING THE INTENSITY OF BRILLIANCE – A MANDALA JOURNAL OF A MULTI-TALENTED INDIVIDUAL will delight you as you learn what it means to live with true intensity as the brilliance of your being is freed and radiates out into the world through the gifts of multi-talents you have been given. Within each of us lies a hidden purpose that gives meaning to the lives we live. Most of us experience life on the surface. We spend each moment caught up in the flurry of activities that consume our days. As we navigate through our “big picture” experience, we are controlled by the intensity of emotion that we encounter as a result of each individual experience. These can lift us to great heights, but just as abruptly, plunge us into the blackest depths. The first step in this sacred journey is the realization that somewhere within this outer person we call “self” lies the true essence of our being, silently waiting to be recognized and freed from its prison of unconsciousness. As you travel through that mystical corridor through the creation of madalas, know that your life will be forever changed.
Brass Frog Bookworks is proud to introduce a new author!
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Patricia Anaya – The Three Powers, Magic to Love Yourself
will be released in November in both English and Spanish. This self-empowering and anti-bullying story is a must-have read for teachers and parents of school-aged children. Patricia has a passion for creating projects that help people, especially women and children. She is the creator of the recently launched brainywoman.com, an online community for people of all ages that focuses on building and strengthening self-esteem. She has expanded the brainywoman brand to include brainywoman en español as well as brainywoman Café -Patricia's entry into the world of public speaking- a very intimate and casual workshop for groups of 20 to 50 women. "I'm helping people to develop their self-esteem, love themselves and find happiness, that special part of themselves they may have forgotten," Patricia says. "This opens up so many possibilities for me to touch women's lives one-on-one." As brainywomen everywhere connect with others of like mind, express personal life stories, share a good laugh, shop for fun products and relevant services and explore new ways of improving self-esteem, they also enjoy a special bond: Love Yourself! Tell the world you're pretty, sexy & smart!
Patricia heads Eti-k Design, a graphic arts and marketing company serving the Los Angeles, CA USA area and the Hispanic market for more than 10 years. Patricia Anaya and Lupita Anaya translate their fresh and creative ideas into distinctive logos, colorful publication layouts, functional websites and product packaging. Eti-k Design works one-on-one with clients to take their brand identity to the next level. Patricia works as Art Director and Production Manager for several publications, trade magazines and advertising agencies. brainywoman.com is a company of Eti-k Design.
Patricia also created and wrote a Spanish comic strip published in Los Angeles' La Opinion. "Berrinchitos y sus Amigos" is a comic strip to improve communication between children and parents in a funny-good way. She studied Graphic Design at the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Mexico, taught graphic design at the Universidad Vasco de Quiroga in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico and is a color specialist.
Synopsis of "The Three Powers"
IKEN is feeling alone, worthless and sad because kids at school are bullying him. His parents are too busy to be more involved with his life. They think everything is O.K. with their son because Iken is not telling them about the bullying, or how unhappy he is. One day, Iken stumbles upon a magical book, and meets Sir Wisely, a wise man who teaches the inquisitive boy The Three Powers: The Power of Love, The Power of Faith and The Power of Words. After his discovery, nothing is the same for Iken; he transforms into a self-confident and happy kid who enjoys his life – who also helps other kids discover The Three Powers, too. As Iken and his newfound friends use The Three Powers, they find the strength inside to dispel the effects of bullying, to be happy, to make good friends and to improve their relationships with their parents.
The first of a book series, The Three Powers is headed for school distribution.
The Three Powers – Magic to Love Yourself is Now Available!
This is destined to be a classic! In a time when the devastating results of bullying seems to be prevalent, this innovative book teaches children self-esteem and anti-bullying through colorful, art-filled pages, and fun games and activities. This is quality family reading time, or for use in the classroom. Available in English & Spanish.
Brass Frog Bookworks is proud to introduce a new author!
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Mike Finton – The Savior’s Guardian
Just Released!
Mike started his writing career essentially when he got his first job. His technical writing skills served him well throughout his 38 year career. When he decided to follow the urge to write Christian themed novels, he assumed it would be a natural transition. Once he attended his first conference of the Christian Writers Guild 6 years ago, he discovered he still had a lot to learn. He put his first novel aside and spent the next two and a half years in the Guild’s Apprenticeship Course. Once he received his certificate of completion, he completely rewrote The Savior’s Guardian.
Besides the Bible, other Christian works have greatly influenced Mike in his writing and in his personal life. Two in particular are John Eldredge’s Wild at Heart and John Blackaby’s Experiencing God. These books opened him to the reality that all men are hurting while pretending to have their act together, and strengthened his belief that God wants to have a personal relationship with people. As a result, Mike made changes in his own life and has become actively involved in life-changing programs in his own church. He hopes his own stories will touch others as they experience the life of Jesus through the eyes and ears of his characters.
We believe in the “power of the pen”
Brass Frog Bookworks hosts a variety of workshops, webinars, retreats and other events that are offered to authors at a reduced rate. We enlist professionals from every facet of the industry to educate, inspire and help hone your writing and business skills.
COMING SOON!
Enjoy the splendor of beautiful Western Colorado while you vacation and learn in one trip. Participate in outdoor adventures and roasting marshmallows around evening bonfires while learning about The Business of Writing. This information-packed writers’ retreat will feature industry experts in workshops that cover all things publishing, marketing and distribution. Get tips and techniques to take your writing business to the next level. This will be the first of two retreats planned for 2010. The second retreat will be totally geared toward honing your writing skills – writing for purpose. Join us at the Inn at Arrowhead.
Check back for more details!
These Recent Work Shops Were a Big Succees!
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