THE NEXT BIG THING: NO,THAT’S NOT A FAT JOKE

From Nathan Tackett of Inside Joke Publishing: Authors to Watch For in 2013: http://www.ijokepublishing.com/2012/12/the-next-big-thing-nothats-not-fat-joke.htm

 

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You Can’t Shatter Me – Dealing with Bullies

This looked like a lot of fun – all of her books do. Tahlia Newland writes Urban Fantasy, YA, Contemporary fantasy and more. I really DO need to get an e-reader soon (Santa?)

From author Tahlia Newland: You Can’t Shatter Me.

When superhero wanna-be, Carly, stands up to a bully, he turns on her, forcing her to battle cutting words, flying hooks, a doubt dragon and a suffocating closet. Her karate-trained boyfriend, Dylan’s desire to stop the harassment sets off a struggle to control his inner caveman. Meanwhile, Carly searches for inner strength and a peaceful solution. Will she find it before Dylan resorts to violence?

This heart-warming magical realism story offers real solutions for handling bullying that will inspire and empower teens and adults alike. 

The biggest, and possibly radical, contribution that this book makes to solving the bullying issue is that it lays out a method of gaining self-esteem on the deepest level, a way to strengthen empathy into love, a force powerful enough to change the way you relate to yourself and to others, and them to you.

 

Keep the families of Newtown in your hearts and prayers

I still can’t even put my mind around the tragic events of today at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut .

I don’t know of anyone who is not in shock and feeling the sorrow of the parents and families of those involved.

My heart goes out to the parents, family members and friends of those killed. I can’t even imagine the grief in their hearts and how their lives will be changed.

Every single day – tell your children that you love them.

Tell your children’s teachers and school principals how much you appreciate them.

 

My 13 year old daughter shared this video from Blake Bliss:

 

Cocktails for the Holidays – Teddy’s almost complete list

Having a party this holiday season or just staying home with your special someone (in my case my husband). Try out some of these lovely cocktails from my friend Teddy. Click her for: Vampire Cocktails – Teddy’s almost complete list.

 

Vampire Cocktails – Teddy’s almost complete list.

The Travelers – A Holiday Tale of Mystery, Love and Hope

What would you do if you found a mysterious stranger in a boarded up cabin?: The Travelers – A Holiday Tale of Mystery, Love and Hope.