The Characterist

Join Dr. Diana Naranjo and writer J.D. Yanez who brings her character Reina to therapy. Reina has led a very tough life, starting with early childhood abuse, significant loss, trauma as a U.S. Veteran, and the paranormal takeover from a hostile spirit: El Sombrerón.

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J.D. Yanez is a retired veteran who hopes to take the scariest parts of the world and turn them into something more digestible for those who are lucky enough never to experience them, and relatable for those who have. These stories are important to her even though they may be hard to hear.

She lives in Arizona with her husband, three outstanding little gentlemen, two dogs, a cat, and a snake.

You can find her at @authorofheathens on Instagram, Threads, and TikTok. And @JDYanezAuthor on X/Twitter.

La Reina in ebook and paperback on Amazon (https://a.co/d/3dISTFb ), and signed copies on my website at www.authorofheathens.com 

The short story regarding Raina’s mother can also be found here: https://a.co/d/4xs1VS2

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Join Dr. Diana Naranjo and writer PL Hernandez who brings her new character Francie to therapy. Francie is a Mexican-American woman in her late twenties who is finishing her PhD. As one part of her life ends, another possibility opens up...one that would take her far from home and away from everyone she knows and loves. We dive into her inspiration to get higher education, the multigenerational traumas her immigrant family has experienced, and how one brave choice often tips the scales for future generations.

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P.L. Hernandez is an independently published author of contemporary women's fiction. She is a California native, raised in the Salinas Valley, she is a fan of music, books, and movies. Hernandez's books will immerse you in authentic stories about the experiences of women falling in love and finding themselves. With realistic characters, witty dialogue, and the perfect balance of emotional moments and light hearted humor, her writing will leave you falling in love and feeling inspired. 

Social Media: IG and TikTok: @pattyloo_wrote_itWebsite: www.plhernandez.com

Current WIP: Songs We Fell In Love To, is a contemporary new adult fiction, which follows Francie Rivera, a grad student in her 20's on the verge of finishing her PhD. When Francie meets a charming musician in her favorite coffee shop, what should have been a spring flings turns into an intense love affair she wasn't ready for. As she navigates her new relationship and the prospects of her future, Francie recalls her journey of past relationships and a love she hasn't fully left behind. This dual timeline novel takes us on a journey with Francie that spans back to her childhood as she untangles who she's been and who she hopes to become. 

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Join Dr. Diana Naranjo and writer Jes Smyth who brings her new character Lena to therapy. Lena is in her mid-30s, is a cisgendered female, who is grappling with the loss of her ex-fiance who died suddenly a year before. She can't bring herself to move on, and what's more, being fiercely independent is making it hard to accept help during this period of unusual circumstances in life.

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Jes Smyth is a Chicago-area native with a degree in Psychology from the University of Iowa. From a young age, Jes has been an avid reader, writer, and dreamer. She’s also a small artist appreciator, a budding bourbon connoisseur, an accidental poet, and a lover of fuzzy socks. She says she writes every day and hopes the stories she creates will resonate with those who find curiosity in the changes life throws our way. Dream for a Second is her second novel.

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Links to buy Dream for a Second Signed Copy — www.jessmyth.com/storeAmazonKindle
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Join Dr. Diana Naranjo and writer Emma Scott who brings her new character Rowan to therapy. Rowan is a 30-year-old cisgendered female, who has a tragic history that still haunts her. When she was fifteen, her boyfriend was killed in a car accident right in front of her. She feels guilty for being the one still alive, for moving on, and for almost reaching her goals.

Using techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, we see if we can help her develop a new relationship with her guilt. Listen as we dive into our first "real" therapy session and challenge Rowan to accept the challenging feelings in order to live a life she loves.

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Emma Scott is a USA Today and Wall St. Journal bestselling author whose books have been translated into seven languages and featured in Buzzfeed, Huffington Post, New York Daily News and USA Today’s Happy Ever After. She writes emotional, character-driven romances in which art and love intertwine to heal, and in which love always wins. If you enjoy emotionally charged stories that rip your heart out and put it back together again, with diverse characters and kind-hearted heroes, you will enjoy her novels. Find her on instagram at @emmascottwrites or Visit www.emmascottwrites.com

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Join Dr. Diana Naranjo and writer Neely Tubati Alexander who brings her new character Sloane to therapy, from A Not So Perfect World. Sloane is a 28-year-old cisgendered female, who is adjusting to her happily ever after. Every so often, maladaptive patterns of coping rear their ugly heads from leftover childhood trauma and deep seated parental dynamics. We take a look at her "doomsday prepping" coping strategies, as well as her relationship with her mother who immigrated from India to give her daughter a better life. A life that Sloane often feels she isn't quite living up to. Listen as we talk about growing up, finding love, and learning to see our parents as human too.

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Neely Tubati Alexander is the author of women's fiction and romcoms you can escape into with a smile. Her books have been featured in Cosmopolitan and Elle, with her novel IN A NOT SO PERFECT WORLD chosen as a Good Morning America Buzz Pick. Her debut novel, Love Buzz, won the Zibby Award for Best Beach Read and was hailed by Good Morning America as “the perfect escapist read . . . absolutely delightful,” and Booklist declared her “an exciting new romance writer.” She lives in Arizona with her family.
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Join Dr. Diana Naranjo and writer Elizabeth Lyons who brings her new character Hallie to therapy, a 42-year-old cisgendered female, who just found out 5 weeks ago that her husband of 11 years is leaving her. She’s shocked, sad, confused, but most of all, worried for their 8-year-old daughter’s wellbeing. We take a look at depression and anxiety as diagnoses, versus situational depression/worry. Listen as we talk about the universal nature of love, loss, and even mortality.

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Elizabeth Lyons is a 6X author and book editor who helps aspiring authors untangle the wild world of publishing so they can get out of their way and get on with writing and publishing a powerful book. She also offers several celebrated online courses and workshops that guide authors step-by-step through writing, publishing, and launching their books. A mom of 5, she is obsessed with coffee, cupcakes, sloths, and consistently remodeling her already perfectly good house. 

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 ⁠www.PublishAProfitableBook.com⁠

Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/elizabethlyonsauthor

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethgoldstonelyons

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Join Dr. Diana Naranjo and writer Carmina Esquivel who brings her new character Odette to therapy, a 16-year-old cisgendered female, transitioning to a new city and having trouble adjusting socially. She's struggled with opening up and trusting people since her mother abandoned her at 6 years old. Listen as we unpack her past, talk about her family dynamics, and find her strengths.

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Carmina's debut novel Looking for Romeo can be found: https://www.amazon.com/Looking-Romeo-Carmina-Esquivel/dp/B0C5PCN6WV and https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/looking-for-romeo-carmina-esquivel/1143490128

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Join Dr. Diana Naranjo in the therapy room where she will invite authors to bring their favorite characters for a session. Real therapy is done with fictional characters at all stages of development.