It was such an honor and pleasure to interview first-time self-published author, Diane Joy Israel, sharing about the launch of her new book, Joy: Befriending Death. Her journey as an author has been a long one with much love and support from others who have been the village she needed to release Joy into the world as she battles with her mental brilliance. Diane is such a blessing to the world and all who know her. She speaks from the heart and this is a very RAW and REAL interview.

Get your copy of Joy: Befriending Death today from your local Amazon or at www.amazon.com/Diane-Israel/e/B09BPXC6FG.

WARNING ... there is some explicit content and filled with lots of wisdom and golden nuggets to support your healing and growth relating to handling loss.

Diane Joy Israel is a former world-class triathlete and self-described “running monk” who utilizes her experience with movement to ignite students and clients. Diane says, “Even though I was put in ‘special needs’ classes growing up, I enjoyed learning. I know that I was ‘special’ because I was different—I learned in ways that were embodied and heartful.”

Due to intense grief following the closely timed deaths of her Mom and Dad, Diane chose to stop and “shelter in place” long before the pandemic, relying on nature to guide her. Diane is a wise (yet wild) woman who is able to reach multiple generations and a spectrum of audiences through her authentic, funny, and direct way of framing life, its challenges, and the continual opportunity to be alive, even when it hurts like hell.

Diane currently lives in Boulder, Colorado with her partner of 28 years, Lindsey Hansen-Sturm, and serves as an end-of-life care consultant and ally supporting families as they navigate death.

Get your copy of Joy: Befriending Death today from your local Amazon or at www.amazon.com/Diane-Israel/e/B09BPXC6FG.

Check out the Salt Monument mentioned by Diane at https://barrettstudio.com/project/sanctuary-of-humanity.

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• Website: www.dianeisrael.com 
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/dianej.israel
• Twitter: twitter.com/DianeIsrael
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/dianejoyisrael

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As the year 2020 comes to a close, we want to take this time to share our Christmas wishes with you, and reminisce a bit about the year past.  There have been so many events that have really tested humankind this year, and so many people who have had their lives forever changed due to events that have touched them and their loved ones in ways no one could ever have realized as we stepped into January 1, 2020.  

In this episode, the last for 2020, Debbie and Judith share with you a glimpse of the past year from the Carnelian Moon Publishing perspective.   It has been a year filled with plot twists, and pivotal changes, and we want to take the time to share with you just how meaningful the opportunity to serve authors is to us.

From our Family here at Carnelian Moon Publishing and from each of our own families as well, we are wishing you a very Merry Christmas and many blessings to take you safely, healthily, and well into 2021!

Merry Christmas one and all!!


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In this don't miss Special Episode of the Phases Podcast, Debbie and Judith delve into the Phases of the Moon and just how beneficial following these phases can be for the author in you!  This MasterClass is a valuable guide into learning more about how the 8 phases of the moon affect our lives in general as well as how we can harness their power as authors!

Whether you are a casual writer or a professional author with a number of book titles to your credit, following a writing schedule that incorporates the phases of the moon and that delivers you the wonderful permission to live your life by adhering to the moon phases and how they are able to benefit you –– not just as an author but as an individual –– will be time well spent!

This Masterclass Episode is our introduction to an upcoming deep dive into studying each phase of the moon in more depth during the month of December!  Prepare yourself for authoring success in 2021 by joining us as we delve into more depth about the 8 beautiful, beneficial phases of the moon and how each phase can benefit you in your writing career ahead!


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First-time author, Cassie Ferrer shares about her very authoring journey and the launch of her book, Behind those Heels: Eleven Powerful Messages to Inspire and Ignite Change, a collaborative book sharing the stories of eleven women ranging from homelessness, releasing weight, alcohol addiction, depression, abandonment, and bullying.

Get your copy of the Behind those Heels eBook out today at https://www.amazon.com/Behind-those-Heels-Powerful-Messages-ebook/dp/B08MZ3SYPL or the paperback when it is out at the end of November.

Cassie resides in Florida with her family and enjoys going to Disney theme parks. She enjoys reading company’s annual reports, listening to personal development audiobooks, and practicing yoga. 

In this episode of Meet the Author, we interview #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author, Brian Keith South from Sacramento, California who's shares his authoring journey of his book Demystifying College Admission.

We interviewed Brian during his book launch in September 2020 and promised you that we would invite him back to share his authoring journey. Brian is such a remarkable gentleman, a breath of fresh air and his insight and wisdom shines through. As well as sharing the ups and downs of his journey and the learning insights, he shares some amazing gems for any author who is thinking of embarking on their authoring journey. This is a must listen to episode. We just loved interviewing Brian as you will hear when you listen.

Check out Brian's book, Demystifying College Admission on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08H1BH3TS.

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To learn more about his book, or to connect with Brian, visit:

•  Website: https://mightymentor4u.com
•  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brian.k.south 

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In this episode of Meet the Author, we interview a brilliant young children's author, Tanisha Chambers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tanisha is the author of the Zuri Adventure Books - Zuri and the Monster, Zuri's Day of Pranks, Zuri & the Monster Coloring Book, and her very latest book Beauty Defined By Me: Zuri Adventures. 

Tanisha shares her journey as an author and how she started writing poetry as a child, who inspires her, and some of the experiences she has had as an author. This episode is an inspiration for anyone who wishes to become an author.

Since recording this episode, Tanisha released her latest book Beauty Defined By me: Zuri Adventures.

Get your copy of the Zuri Adventure Books at Amazon.

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To learn more about her books, or to connect with Tanisha, visit:

•  Website: https://www.tanishachambers.com
•  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zuri.ad.5
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zuriadventuresbooks

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This is the second segment of this extremely transparent topic where we share some of the red flags that we ourselves as authors have faced, as well as the stories that we have been shared over the years by other authors. These episodes are being shared to support you in making a more informed decision about your authoring journey. We want to encourage as many budding authors as possible to dip their toes into the big pond of being a published author. We want you to know that there are always choices and with us highlighting some of the red flags to be aware of, you will be embracing your own blissful authoring successes in no time.

In this episode, we go even deeper as we share more about the publishing industry, specifically looking into Hybrid Publishers like ourselves and sharing the criteria of Hybrid Publishers as outlined by the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA). Find out more about how Carnelian Moon compares.

Carnelian Moon Publishing exists to support authors in having a blissful experience as they write publish and launch their book into the world. We invite you to join us as we explore the possibilities that are available to you on your quest to becoming a published author.

Wishing you blissful authoring success!

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This is a juicy topic that we are so excited to share with you because we meet so many authors along our journey that have had non-positive experiences during their authoring journey. We are taking time out to share some red flags to look out for when your book dream becomes your worst nightmare! 

Carnelian Moon Publishing got started as a result of one of our Co-Founding Publishers, Debbie being overpriced for a book she decided was going to be published one way or another. She approached Judith, our other Co-Founding Publisher, and they came up with a solution to support authors around the globe to have a blissful authoring journey that was filled with integrity, transparency, trust, and an actual published book. Not all authors have this experience, and we are here to share from the heart how to avoid some of the pitfalls in the publishing industry and make your dream book a reality.

We invite you to join us as we explore the possibilities that are available to you on your quest to becoming a Blissfully published author.

Happy authoring!

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In today's episode, we have a Meet the Author segment where we share with you a beloved Children's Author, Cathy Gagliardi, from Ontario, Canada.  Cathy is celebrating her book launch of FOUR books: Bellyflies, I Love Icecream, Gonna Build a Boat, and Mother Love! 

In this episode, we introduce you to Cathy and share some of her unique insights and a portion of her authoring journey with you! 

We'll invite Cathy back to share more about her authoring journey because, as we all know, the road to success is NOT always easeful or straight, and Cathy has a uniquely beautiful story to share that new authors especially will resonate with.

Today's episode is all about celebrating the journey and stepping into the unknown while embracing your vision and trusting in the pathway ahead!

See all books by Cathy and purchase your copies today.

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To learn more about his book, or to connect with Cathy through Twinkling Lynx, visit:

•  Website: https://twinklinglynx.com
•  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwinklingLynx-2479264172118444

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One of the things that support our Co-Founding Publishers at Carnelian Moon Publishing is the daily practices that used to enhance their authoring journey and allows them to embrace a more blissful lifestyle.

This episode shares invaluable practices, routines, habits (whatever you want to call them) of a successful author. Imagine having strategies in place to support your successful authoring journey. We cover everything from being organized, mindfulness practices and so much more. 

We invite you to join us as we explore the possibilities that are available to you on your quest to becoming a Blissfully published author.

Happy authoring!

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