Books On Air

Maryanne Wrights’ “A Short Book of Poetry & Thoughts to Share” is a book of poems written about real life. Anyone who struggles with feeling alone or separate will enjoy Maryanne’s poetry and her insight on life. As you’ll find with this discussion with Maryanne, the things that feel the most mundane in life can actually bring the most inspiration. That is, if you are willing to look and see them that way!

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Maryanne shares two of her poems in this episode that I think you will really enjoy. The first one, called “The Sprite” is about a moment of time of experiencing sheer joy and exhillariotion. The second poem is about ending a relationship that truly packs a punch at the end. 

About Maryanne Wright: Maryanne was born in England from a Celtic heritage and lives in Cambridge New Zealand with her dog and cat. She has two married children and works in the education sector. She enjoys writing poetry and singing in her spare time. You can find out more about Maryanne and get your copy of “AShort Book of Poetry & Thoughts to Share” on Amazon. 

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A Dagger for Catherine Douglas by Euan Macpherson
 
This novel is based on a true story of Catherine Douglas, the Lady-in-Waiting who found herself at the centre of a plot to assassinate James I, King of Scotland. The year is 1437, everything is going well for Catherine. She has been granted a prestigious position in the Scottish court and a prosperous marriage to a wealthy merchant has been arranged for her. Sean Campbell, a mercenary with a reputation as an uncouth cut-throat, attends court. Catherine is immediately attracted to him. In the intrigues of courtly life, no one has any friends – there are only ambitious courtiers seeking advancement. But who has been promised advancement on the death of the king? Is Sean Campbell part of the king’s bodyguard or is he one of the assassins? It is not only the king’s life that is in danger. Catherine will learn that even the Ladies-in-Waiting may be sacrificed in this brutal attempt by an ambitious earl to seize the Scottish throne. Get your copy of A Dagger for Catherine Douglas on Amazon or other online retailers. 

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Bridget was going to marry Roland James St. Pierre, ESQ on Saturday, but she asked Axel for a favor. Brie had found out a few things about her betrothed and she wasn’t impressed. She was raised not to be foolish. This is their adventure and love story. If you have ever been in love, had a fight or known anyone who has, this book is for you! Make sure to tune into this episode to find out what the title AFM stands for and why Joy chose this title.
About Joy Ballentine – Joy has lived in New Hampshire her entire life. She loves to read and to write. Joy loves to laugh and to make people laugh. Like the rest of us, she is just trying to figure it out, and so far, so good.

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Get your copy of AFM on Amazon. 

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What happens after we die? Where does our soul go? Based on her profound insight into these provocative questions, Monica Hards tells in her book Dying to Live of her own out-of-body and near-death experiences and much more. Monica’s book explores encounters that are difficult to explain, how being a highly sensitive person has its challenges in life, themes that deal with life and death, and the question of what comes next after we leave this planet. 

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We shouldn’t let ourselves be controlled by our mind and Monica shares the details of her near death experience and what she learned about personal suffering in this episode. We are all connected to each other through a kaleidoscope of relationships. We need each other to survive and thrive, but independently and not codependently. This book is designed to help you discover your soul’s real truth.

More about Monica Hards: Monica Hards is making her debut as an author with her non-fiction book “Dying to Live: The Two Deaths and the One Worth Dying”. She has traveled the world with her music, played for the Japanese Princess and walked the red carpet with David Garrett. Based on her broad experience in the fields of psychology and music therapy, she wants to encourage others to speak openly about their struggles in life. Her inspirational work with many patients of different ages and students draws on the power of vibratory music. Through her adventures in life as a hypersensitive person she has grown in humility and resilience and gained a deeper understanding of the unknown spiritual world. Monica lives in Munich, Germany with her three children. Her Facebook page provides a platform for exchange: Monica Hards@threedeaths and you can follow her personal life on monicabook_2017 Instagram. You can find “Dying to Live: The Two Deaths and the One Worth Dying” on Amazon and other online retailers. 

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The Voice from the Back Row: Off the Bandwagon began as a simple blog. As the number of postings grew, the impulse to put them in book form increased as well. This book is a compilation of the first 130 posts, and covers the time period from September of 1915 to April of 2021, including both the times of the comparative normalcy in which the energy for change was building and the definitive trigger of the present, the emergence of the Coronavirus Covid 19, which threw that apparent normalcy into utter chaos. 
The book contains both the author’s personal experiences and her commentary on political and social issues of the times. The posts encourage the reader to look beyond the rhetoric of the media, political figures and popular thought and think for themselves about where events are leading us and the nature of progress itself. When something changes, something is gained, and something is lost. Too often, people do not think about the exchange before the change is set. 
This book encourages us to take a deeper look at where we are headed, and to be a participant in creating the truly functional world we all desire, in which life is respected, all peoples thrive, and in which compassion, gentleness and stewardship replace conflict, death, greed and dominance. Such change begins with our own inner work and extends into that which we see as outside of us. It includes the Earth, our magnificent and nurturing home in the cosmos. The book is a work to be savored as it is read.

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About Diane Drummond: Diane Drummond has spent a lifetime observing life and pondering how people interact with each other, themselves and the Earth through their behavior, beliefs, words, politics, difficulties, and joys. She has traveled widely, both as a child and an adult, and has lived in and observed a variety of cultures. She speaks three languages. She has experienced life as a mother and homemaker, a government employee, a teacher of young children and a mentor of older children and young adults. She loves both reading the words of others and creating through words herself. She is passionate about the Earth and about how humans can relate to the Earth and all its denizens and to each other and the overarching Creative Force which envelops us all in ways that engender the health and beauty of the entire interconnected natural system. If her work can help to bring about that goal, she will be happy. You can find out more about The Voice from the Back Row: Off the Bandwagon on Amazon.

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Maybe you’re reading this book because you’ve been everywhere and tried everything you can to clear up your skin issues. Maybe you’ve spent hundreds, possibly thousands, of dollars on treatments and products, and your skin is still suffering from acne, aging, rashes, rosacea, melasma, hyperpigmentation, psoriasis, or whatever other skin-related issues many people face today. 

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Why, when we have more information and more technology than ever, aren’t people finding answers and relief for their largest organ, the skin?

This book is about the truth—the truth about how your skin works, how it reacts to all the products you unknowingly smear and slather on it, the foods that heal or harm it, and all the other secrets.

This book is full of information that you may not hear often in the mainstream skin care industry, but it just makes sense! It’s a no nonsense, straight to the point book that not only tells you the problems around problematic skin but offers up simple solutions that work, and you can feel good about! It will make you think, it will make you question, and it will shed a different light on how you’ve been taking care of your largest organ; Your Skin!

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SWOOSH is the first book in a series about a young boy, his special talent, and his friendship with a bat. 

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When a young boy meets a bat, to his surprise, they are able to communicate. The bat requests the assistance of the boy to help save the bat’s colony from the effects of modern-day challenges. Through their dialogue, the boy learns skills and the universal lesson that one person can make a difference.

The boy and his animal companion meet various life challenges and discover how to solve problems and grow from the experience.

SWOOSH is a magical and fun short read that will appeal to the imagination of young readers. The author hopes readers learn the lesson that by getting involved and following a passion, you can do something good. The book takes a creative spin on how young children learn and how the imagination is a significant part of the process.

You can get your copy of Swoosh on Amazon!

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Digitally printing photos on Japanese paper (washi) can yield tremendous results for photographers who are interested in experimenting with new methods. 

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But beware: The common concept of how photographs should look will be challenged if you decide to use this technique. 

The author shares his experiences using this experimental technique in his book. 

After using Japanese papers (washi) for paintings and collages, he started to use the papers for his photos. 

This technique is not an alternative to classic film-based photography. Ink is injected from a cartridge in a printer connected to a computer and printed on paper, in this case on washi. 

Darkroom facilities are not needed. All you need is a computer, printer, washi, and photos. 

The liveliness of washi fibers gives a softer result, and washi is more absorbent than Western papers, with the ink appearing integrated rather than sitting on the printed surface. 

Find out how to use a method that will give new life to photos with the insights in Using Japanese Paper for Digital Printing of Photographs.

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Based on the Book by Hilmar Lorenz, Based on the book Facing the Environmental Crisis: Consequences for Scientific and Religious Communities On December 12th of 2015 representatives of 196 countries met in Paris to discuss reducing greenhouse gas. According to the organizing committee of the summit in Paris, the objective of the 2015 conference was to […]

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Never in a million years did Meghan Dilley dream she would publish a book of poetry that involves all the raw emotion brought about by the trauma incurred after 2020. Her very steady and calm personality was challenged as she was diagnosed with moderate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to the work performed during the COVID-19 pandemic, which festered April 6, 2020. Meghan saw things she never imagined she would see and those memories will always remain. Initially, Meghan thought she was fine as she had been through many physical and mental challenges in her life, but the horrific nature of this trauma set off PTSD symptoms.  The trauma Meghan experienced caused triggers, which would cause her to revisit that day causing anxiety, trouble focusing, and severe noise hypersensitivity that was very difficult for her to explain. 
Today Meghan is ok with the new person she has become and has found solace in new spaces that take her away from the trauma of that day. Meghan began writing poetry; these poems are a very private look into the experiences and growth that she has made following the trauma. Meghan’s hope is for her poetry to help others who may not understand their feelings during their struggle with PTSD as well as give a glimpse of this life to those who may not understand how it affects people. PTSD is not just a mental health disorder affecting war veterans; for Meghan it was seeing a great deal of death in one day and the inhumane treatment of these bodies without processing it at the time. It is about balancing the wave on a daily basis.

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About Meghan Dilley: Meghan received her BA in English from Franklin and Marshall College in 2001 and after teaching for two years decided to pursue a career in physical therapy. She graduated with her DPT in physical therapy from Rutgers School of Health Professions, formerly known as The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 2009 and has been working in the field ever since. In her spare time, she likes to play sports, hike, be near water, listen to music, spend time with her two cats Vicki and Prescott, along with her foster cat Ellie, and be around family and friends.You can find Meghan’s book, Hearing What I Hear, Seeing What I See: A Poetic Journey Through PTSD on Amazon and you can connect with Meghan on her website https://www.meghandilleyauthor.com/. 

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