Education: Lessons to Manage Erectile Dysfunction by Kelly Dawn & Rockie Dale

 Please welcome Kelly Dawn & Rockie Dale author of Education: Lessons to Manage Erectile Dysfunction

Kelly Dawn & Rockie Dale will be awarding a $15 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

Education: Lessons to Manage Erectile Dysfunction

by Kelly Dawn & Rockie Dale

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GENRE: Self-help, Non-fiction

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No man likes to see a doctor at the best of times, but when the diagnosis is erectile dysfunction, it can feel like a life sentence.

There was a time not so long ago when talking about erectile dysfunction was taboo and rarely talked about in public. That began to change in the late '90s, when advertisements for Viagra began to air on TV. Today, the erectile dysfunction business is a multi-billion-dollar industry with great promises and limited advice.

The authors of EDucation are a real-life couple who had to deal with erectile dysfunction early on in their relationship. They found a few books on erectile dysfunction, but they were very clinical in nature, so they wrote their own book filled with practical advice, like whisky dick is real and having a few before the lights go out is a bad idea.

EDucation is a light-hearted, helpful and fun view of erectile dysfunction for men and their partners!

Remember: it's all in your head!

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EXCERPT: 

Oral sex doesn’t need to be done simultaneously. ED makes you rethink sex in many ways. Take time to enjoy giving someone pleasure and watching their reaction.

Oral Sex Tips

Maintain eye contact with your partner. There’s nothing sexier than seeing your partner getting or giving pleasure. The best thing a couple can do is to learn what turns on their partner. It’s a good idea to ask lots of questions of each other as to what you would like to try.

Tips for the Guy:

- Shower together before any action.

- Get some flavoured water-based lube (Author’s note: It pays to ask the clerk at the sex store for help; they can tell you which brands/flavours are the most popular).

- Don’t forget to show her breasts some love. Take a break every now and then to switch it up.

- Use your fingers and your tongue.

- Learn to inhale through your nose and exhale through your ears (wink, wink).

Tips for the Partner:

- Shower together before any action.

- Get some water-based flavoured lube.

- The idea of giving a blow job can be unpleasant for some. Many men afflicted by ED cannot ejaculate. In the event that he does, make some ground rules beforehand—you don’t need to swallow and he should respect that

- Deep-throating is not popular with women, but men are turned on by the idea of it, thanks to porn. Not everyone can physically do it, so no pressure here. If you want to attempt it, try yawning just before you take him in to help with the gag reflex. Also, it’s much easier when he’s 80–90% hard, which may not be possible with ED. Your partner will still be happy because you’ll be able to take it all the way to his balls.

- As for who is on top, it can be either. It’s good for the guy to be on top so he can control his movement, but he needs to be sensitive to what you can take.

- How about trying to lie down on a bed, with your neck over the edge? He will stand behind your head and you can give him a blowjob. Your hands are free and you can be in control. Enjoy!

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

We are Rockie and Kelly, two people in their 50s, who met online after our marriages fell apart. The late 40s and early 50s are a difficult time for many couples, as the kids start to leave home and you wonder what the next chapter holds for you. There may be financial, career, relationship and — in particular — sex issues that suddenly rear their ugly heads.

We spent a long time talking and texting prior to meeting in person, and eventually, as our relationship grew, we were ready for intimacy. He was upfront from the beginning that he suffered from Erectile Dysfunction (ED). His honesty about ED helped us to deal with this and, as our relationship progressed, we found different solutions to improve our sex life. We also discovered that while there is a lot of information available about ED, most of the books on this topic are very clinical and serious. As time went on and we became better acquainted with ED, we decided that we wanted to take what we had learned and write a book that would be both helpful and humorous in order to help other couples.

You will notice that we have included a song at the beginning of each chapter. We felt the song lyrics had hidden meaning for us, from our point of view of ED. If you are not familiar with these songs, take time to listen to them and see if you can find or make the connection with Erectile Dysfunction.

It is important to note that we are not medical professionals, nor sex therapists, and do not offer a cure. We are here to give you fun and practical advice on how to live with ED and have a fulfilling sex life.

This book is meant for both men and women, whether new to the diagnosis of Erectile Dysfunction, or in the midst of dealing with it—married or otherwise. We hope it helps you find a new normalcy in the bedroom, and that you enjoy our straightforward and unconventional approach!

CONNECT WITH KELLY DAWN & ROCKIE DALE

WEBSITE: Kelly Dawn & Rockie Dale – Authors (educationed.ca)  https://educationed.ca/

FACEBOOK: EDucation Book | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ededucationbook

INSTAGRAM: Kelly Dawn & Rockie Dale (@ededucationbook) • Instagram photos and videos https://www.instagram.com/ededucationbook/

TWITTER: Kelly Dawn & Rockie Dale (@EDEducationbook) / Twitter https://twitter.com/EDEducationbook

GOODREADS: Kelly Dawn (Author of EDucation) | Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21850915.Kelly_Dawn

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PURCHASE LINKS EDucation: Lessons to Manage Erectile Dysfunction

AMAZON.COM - https://amazon.com/dp/0228830745 

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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION and RAFFLECOPTER CODE

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The Romance Novel Formula by Alicia Leight

 Please welcome Alicia Leight author of The Romance Novel Formula

Alicia Leigh will be awarding a paperback copy of The Romance Novel Formula to 3 randomly drawn winners via rafflecopter during the tour.

The Romance Novel Formula

by Alicia Leight

 

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GENRE: Non-fiction

 

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BLURB:

 

Is there a secret formula for writing a successful romance novel? Backed by research and professional expertise, The Romance Novel Formula provides everything you need to take you from idea to first draft of your breakout romance novel.

 

Join best-selling romance author and academic researcher, Alicia Leigh, as you discover:

 

*How to take your love interests on the “lovers’ journey” – inclusive of ALL types of romantic relationships: ménage, alien, LGBTQI, polyamory, etc.

*A unique five-act structure to make your story easy to write and manage.

*The specific story “beats” exclusive to the romance genre (and which other books on writing typically exclude).

*The story and character arcs necessary to classify your book as romance.

*How to avoid stereotypes by focusing on archetypes.

*Popular romance tropes.

*Essential writing techniques.

*Advice on dialogue.

*The most common writing mistakes . . . and how to avoid them.

*Goal, motivation, and conflict.

*Fear, need, and flaw (what are they, and do you need them?).

*Much more!

 

Complete with checklists and over 30 writing exercises, The Romance Novel Formula is the new essential romance writing guide for aspiring and experienced writers, plotters and pantsers, and professional researchers.

 

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EXCERPT:

 

Introduction  

 

“Romance novels are written to a specific formula.” The number of times I’ve heard this insulting and patronizing phrase throughout my career as a romance writer would fill its own book! Yet, regardless of urban legends and popular culture tales, the simple fact is this: There is no romance novel formula. Let me repeat that with emphasis: There is no romance novel formula. 

 

Now, it may seem I have contradicted the title of this book by saying that. However, there is more than one way to write a romance novel. This book is intended as a guide to assist you while giving you the freedom to find your own version of a formula. While there is no set formula per se, there is a structure you can follow that will aid you in writing your breakout romance novel. This structure isn’t used solely by romance writers. Different forms are used by all novelists (see, for instance, books such as Story, Save The Cat! Writes a Novel, The Plot Whisperer, and Story Engineering, which have a variety of formulas, guides and suggestions). In that regard, writing a romance novel is almost the same as writing any other novel. I say almost because the romance genre has necessary inclusions that are applicable to it alone. 

 

This applies to every genre. These are called genre conventions. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned writer, this book can lead you through the quagmire of structure and help you find the unique path for your characters to follow on what I call the lovers’ journey.    

 

 

 

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

Alicia Leigh is a bestselling non-fiction author, international-selling romance author, identical triplet, writing coach, and hot chocolate addict.

 

She uses her postgraduate degrees in counseling from the Australian College of Applied Psychology and editing from Macquarie University to create believable, three-dimensional characters. Her certificates in forensic science and forensic anthropology from the University of Strathclyde add layers to the realistic crime elements in her stories. She has completed her master’s degree in writing at Swinburne University and is currently embarking upon her PhD in Creative Arts (writing) at Central Queensland University.

 

When not writing, reading, coaching, studying, or enjoying nature, she can be found having fun with her three gorgeous children (plus one laid-back dog and one hypersensitive guinea pig).

 

She is active on social media and encourages readers and writers to interact with her there. She writes romantic fiction novels under the pseudonyms A.K. Leigh and Leigh Hatchmann.

 

You can become a “loveleigh” by visiting:

 

www.fallinlovewithleigh.com

 

*Fall in love … with Leigh*

 

Author links

 

Website, blog, and newsletter sign up – www.fallinlovewithleigh.com

Facebook and Instagram (no Twitter) – @akleighauthor

Goodreads – www.goodreads.com/author/show/13496077.A_K_Leigh

Amazon – www.amazon.com/author/akleigh

 

Buy links

 

Amazon USA – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09J48ZHJF/

Amazon Australia – https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09J48ZHJF/

Amazon UK – https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09J48ZHJF/

Amazon Canada – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09J48ZHJF/

 

 

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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION and RAFFLECOPTER CODE

 

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The Manual for Letting Go by Dr. Eman Yasin

 Please welcome Dr. Eman Yasin author of  The Manual for Letting Go

The Manual for Letting Go

by Dr. Eman Yasin

 

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GENRE: Non-fiction, Self-help, Self-improvement

 

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BLURB:

 

We all have undesired addictions we want to let go of. We try and try, but end up failing again and again. But what if the only reason we are going in endless circles of failure is the method we use to let go? Imagine you have access to an effective manual full of mental and practical exercises, the manual that's gonna help you get rid of your bad habits. Who says we don't have one? Now we do . . .

 

It's the book that changes the chemical reactions in your brain by reprogramming it. It will cause you to let go of whatever harms you spontaneously, just like taking a course of medicine to let you eventually quit your bad habits effortlessly, and, most importantly, enjoyably. It works very effectively, as this book contains a real story for a specific method with defined exercises and calculated steps. The method has been applied to several people, and it cured them completely.

 

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EXCERPT:

 

 

“Focus on your goals, not your fear.

Focus like a laser, beam on your goals.”

—Roy T. Bennett

 

I received a story by email talking about one of the prisoners in the time of Louis XIV, who was sentenced to death and imprisoned in the wing of a castle. On the last night before his execution, Louis XIV decided to apply a weird trick. The prisoner was shocked when he saw Louis coming into his cell with the guards, giving him a way out! He told him, “I will give you a chance. If you can use it wisely, you can get out of here! There is an exit in your wing that has no guards. If you can find it, you can get out, but if you can’t, the guards will come after sunrise to take you for your execution.”

 

As soon as the guards un-cuffed the prisoner and left the cell, he started to search for an exit. The cell contained a couple of rooms and corners, and the prisoner was full of hope when he found out hole covered by an old mat on the floor. Once he removed the mat, he saw that the hole led him to stairs that went into a tunnel and eventually came to a ladder that lead upstairs. He kept going up and going down until he started to feel the outside breeze, which filled him with more hope and happiness. In the end, he found himself in the high castle tower, where he could barely see the floor. This was definitely not the way out. He went back to his cell disappointed, but he was still sure that the emperor was not lying to him. While he was sleeping on the floor, he suddenly had an idea. He hit his hands on the floor and found he was able to move one of the stones in the floor. He quickly jumped up and started to push the stone, finding a very small tunnel, into which he could barely fit. As he started to crawl, he kept hearing the flux of water, getting his hopes up again that maybe... Just maybe... The castle was near a river, but in the end, he found himself confronted with a locked window. He sadly went back to his cell and tested every stone. Perhaps there was another stone that would take him out. He kept trying and searching, and every time he discovered something new like a new window or a new curvy tunnel, he got new hope, but in the end went back to point zero. All of his attempts were useless.

 

Finally, the night was over, the sun has risen, and the emperor came back. He told the prisoner, “I see you’re still here.” The prisoner replied: “I expected you to be honest with me, Emperor.” The emperor told him, “I was honest.” The prisoner replied, “I searched everywhere in the wing, but I found no way out.” The emperor said, “But your cell door was open!”

 

Although we are not sure how precise this story is, it indicates an important concept, which is that imagining the obstacles may make us forget the open paths, and it may push us toward negative thinking, just like what happened with that disappointed prisoner. He formed a negative energy that exhausted his body and hindered any advancements. Studies show that optimistic people have higher success rates compared to pessimistic people, and that pessimism increases the probability of negative consequences, physically and emotionally.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

Eman Yasin was born and raised in Amman, Jordan. She is the founder of the "smoker's friendship" technique, which helps smokers quit smoothly and happily. She is also the writer of the smoker's friend Arabic book, which was adopted by the Tobacco Control Club in WISE University, which is part of the Jordanian Universities Association, to combat smoking. Her career was built on a solid knowledge of self-development, project management (a valid PMP professional Project Manager since 2004), training, and professor assistance.

 

Connect with Dr. Eman Yasin

 

 

FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/SadiqAlmodakhen 

 

GOODREADS https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59121824-the-manuel-for-letting-go 

 

 

Purchase Links for The Manual for Letting Go           

 

AMAZON.COM https://amazon.com/dp/995767921X 

 

AMAZON.CA https://amazon.ca/dp/995767921X 

 

BOOKSHOP https://bookshop.org/books/the-manual-for-letting-go/9789957679217 

 

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BARNES & NOBLE https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-manual-for-letting-go-dr-eman-yasin/1140147877

 

BOOK DEPOSITORY https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Manual-for-Letting-Go-Dr-Eman-Yasin/9789957679217

 

SMASHWORDS https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1103310 

 

 

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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION and RAFFLECOPTER CODE

 

Dr. Eman Yasin will be awarding a $15 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

 

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F*ck Luck, Bitches by Branden LaNette

 Please welcome Branden LaNette author of F*ck Luck, Bitches

Branden LaNette will be awarding a $10 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

F*ck Luck, Bitches

by Branden LaNette

 

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GENRE: Self-Help, Non-fiction

 

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Is there such thing as luck?

 

Of course, there is. I for one want to get as lucky as I can.

 

I know what you’re thinking: Branden are you admitting your title is just a marketing device? Well, I am trying to sell books here people!

 

We all want to be lucky or get lucky. And if the hand of luck reaches down to help you climb the tree of success, take it. But if it doesn’t, f--- it. Climb the tree anyway.

 

 

Hope is not a strategy. Wishing is for singing crickets.

 

Most people think they need more luck. If this describes you, you’re got it backward: Luck needs you. Luck doesn’t show up—YOU show up.

 

Luck is waiting for you to show the-f-up. Now let me show you how.

 

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EXCERPT:

 

Back to That Lucky Penny

 

A family in New York picked up pennies and other coins dropped on sidewalks and put them in a jar. At the end of the year, they had $1,013. 

 

How much lost money is lying around? No one knows. The U.S. Mint once estimated that as much as $3 billion in change ends up on sidewalks or slipping between sofa cushions. And let’s not even get started on printed bills.

 

The fact is, we step right over lost change every day without ever noticing. Why? Because we’re not looking for it. Our priorities and our attention are elsewhere.

 

When you start looking for pennies, you start seeing them everywhere.   

 

If you really believe you will find a penny on the street, then you will. And when you do, hold the penny in your hand and yourself: Is this penny in my hand because of luck, or because I made a conscious decision to look for one?

 

You know the answer.

 

How many pennies (or quarters, or dollars) have you stepped over in your life because you didn’t tell your mind to look for them? How many opportunities have you missed for the same reason?

 

Look for bad luck, and sure as f--k, you’ll find some. 

 

Look for good luck, and… 

 

(…you can finish the sentence for yourself.)

 

 

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

BRANDEN LANETTE doesn’t look like a typical author, but she has long ignored what she “should” do, say and look like. On her own at a very young age, Branden eventually found herself with the wrong guy, the wrong job, and a bleak future. The fairytale promised as a child never materialized. 

 

Branden realized she wanted something different for her life and realized no one was going to do it for her.  Prince charming wasn’t coming to save her—she’d have to save herself. Step by step, decision by decision, through major trials and tribulations, Branden learned how to turn heartbreak into happiness and self-judgment into inner joy.

 

In 2019, Branden had her first book published, “Once Upon a Time, Bitches” followed by two workbooks in 2020, “The Dream Big Bitches Vision Book” and “The Dream Big Bitches Weekly Goal Setting Journal.” In early 2021 she co-authored the book, “Smart Bitches Buy Bitcoin” and is now over the moon for this one, her fifth. Branden LaNette is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, coach, wife, and stay-at-home Mom.

 

Social Media:

 

Website: BrandenLanette.com 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Branden.Lanette

Twitter: @Branden_Lanette

Instagram:@Brandenlanettel

 

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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION and RAFFLECOPTER CODE

 

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The Heart Knows What the Mind Cannot See by Toby Negus

 Please welcome Toby Negus author of  The Heart Knows What the Mind Cannot See

Toby Negus will be awarding a $10 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

The Heart Knows What the Mind Cannot See

by Toby Negus

 

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GENRE: Self-help, mind body spirit.

 

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INTERVIEW:

What or who inspired you to start writing?

I wanted to put down on paper the perceptions and learnings of life I had found. They were for me, profound and I needed a way to ‘remember to remember’ the values that they gave.

As an artist, the idea of illustrating my work was a thrill. Putting the right image with the right text was a journey in itself and helped me express the sometimes, elusive aspects of my work

 

What elements are necessary components for this genre?

 

The genre is Spirituality and Self Help so the work needs to be both down to earth and inspirational. It cannot be condescending and must be heart felt. And of course, it’s got to be useful and applicable. Above all the work need to generate a sense of trust in both the author and the work that is being presented.

 

How did you come up with your idea for your novel?

Book Extract: In my journey to the heart of myself, it became apparent that there was, within the heart, something far greater than I thought possible, something that was powerful and most benevolent. It may have been the soul, spirit, the higher self, source, universe, or God. I did not care what name it had. It existed and I wanted it – wanted to join this part of myself. 

 

It was my journey to this part of me that inspired the book.

 

 

What expertise did you bring to your writing?

From the angsty teenager, searching for the meaning of life, to the somewhat chilled-out older man I now am. There has been a hunger that has never left me.

I have always been driven by a passion for the truth; the truth of myself, and the truth of life. To know why we do what we do and to understand the forces that cause what is, to be. I have spent 40 years, 25 of them in a modern-day Mystery school, studying the hermetic laws and a host of esoteric and spiritual subjects

During this time I have been my own greatest teacher

 

What would you want your readers to know about you that might not be in your bio?

I do talks and workshops on my work and sell my art at Mind, Body & Spirit shows.

 

As far as your writing goes, what are your future plans?

I would love to write an a mythical adventure story full of heroes and villains. Of quests and of course, love. 

 

Can you give us a sneak peek into this book?

Book Extract: There is within ourselves, a dream we carry for this life; a knowing and a wish that is faithful to a greater vision of ourselves. It is our heartfelt feeling of love about life and our story within it. Its actuality is known only by ourselves and it is only we who can give it the light of day.

 

When we go with our heart, it is always an adventure, a trusting in an unfathomable thread. When we can do this, we become the hero of ourselves. We remake our life with the indisputable truth: the heart of us.

 

When did you first decide to submit your work? Please tell us what or who encouraged you to take this big step?

After writing about spirituality and self-development issues for many years, (mostly for myself) I had created quite a pile of work. I wanted to synthesize it into a useful book for people. A book that carried down to earth wisdom for the modern age.

 

What is the best and worst advice you ever received? (regarding writing or publishing)

The best advice has always been to write what you know about, to draw from your own experience. This approach has always given me confidence and resources to create with. The worst advice was… curtesy of my own mind Lol

Worst advice, from my mind! - Book Extract:

Who do you think you are to write about these things? You have got to be kidding! No one wants to read your stuff, it’s just dribble. And anyway, you’ve got no proper education, you can’t spell, you’re dyslexic and your grammar is crap. You’re not really a writer. It’s a fantasy. Every time you try to do it you know it feels impossible. You’re just not strong enough, and wise enough, ha! What’s the point anyway, you’ve never succeeded at anything really, it’s just another waste of time.

 

Do you outline your books or just start writing?

I tend to just write stuff down and get some content, and then, when I begin to get lost in it all, go to an outline version. 

 

How do you maintain your creativity?

I try and keep several irons in the fire at one time so there is always a variety of things to choose from. I am an artist as well and that helps as an escape from the workdesk. But also, other creative things like cooking, gardening, trips to the sea shore, always help me come back afresh to the work of writing.

 

Anything else you might want to add?

Book Extract:

When we share what we love with a kindred spirit, more than who we are happens. The heavens open and a thousand lights rain upon us. 

 

Love is the source of all heroic deeds and all the lights of the world, for all great achievements are born from an idea of love. Without love, hope has no home, courage no direction, and fortitude no purpose. 

It is why we dance and why we give. It brings meaning to life for without love there is no colour, no passion, and no joy. Its presence can sustain us through the darkest hours, the wildest storms and can give comfort in the loneliest of times. It calms the troubled mind, mends the broken heart, and brings home the wandering soul. It is a bond that can bring a nation together, a family together and its presence holds our self together. It gives strength for a leap of faith, a trust in life, a wish for tomorrow and a living of the day. 

Love is why we live.

 

BLURB:

 

This is a thought-provoking and enlightening exploration of spirituality and perception. The text functions as a guide to self-improvement, with a mixture of autobiographical elements and snippets of universal wisdom. The speaker provides accessible solutions to life’s difficulties, and an outlook of optimism applicable to any circumstance. The illustrations and graphics are thoughtfully chosen, and the interactive textual elements give this work an originality that sets it apart. The speaker’s own experiences and conclusions are at the heart of this fiction, and the first person narrative voice creates a sense of proximity between author and reader. The text describes itself as ‘a journey to the heart’, and this truthful discovery of the self is reflected in the speaker’s revelation of his whole self through the text.

 

Frequent use of direct address and rhetorical questions promotes an active reading experience, in which the author opens up a dialogue with the reader. The text includes prompts and activities for the reader to engage with and learn from. Encouraging readers to take part in the text is emblematic of their journey to self-fulfillment and love, in which they must take responsibility for actively creating their own happiness.

 

The speaker depicts his process of enlightenment as a framework for others to emulate, and the format of the text demonstrates the transfer of agency to those who take part in the speaker’s challenges. This work ultimately teaches us that ‘we are the cause of what is’ and thus sheds light on the crucial idea that every individual has the power to create themselves and their world positively.

 

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NOTE: This book is on sale for $0.99.

 

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EXCERPT:

 

Real learning is not what we expect.

If we could expect it, it wouldn’t be learning.

 

I looked in the mirror today and saw more than who I thought I was; within the eyes was a million years of purpose. I saw the depth of the universe and felt its unfaltering love. It was as if I had seen the divine within myself, the truth of who we are. The us that never dies, the custodian of our purpose, the love of our life. 

 

This wasn’t what I expected and was somewhat sobering. There was no blinding light, no sound of trumpets, and no big handshake with an almighty. But it was as profound as if there had been. For it seemed I was touching an eternal part of myself, an authority within that could create my heaven on earth, that was already in heaven on earth! It was a glimpse of something other than the me I thought I was. Its light questioned the lack of self-care and love I held for myself. And its presence would eventually crack and then dissolve my view of what I thought it meant to be human.

 

Doing a spiritual journey and tackling self-development issues can give many profound perceptions, and I have had my fair share of them. But this was different, this was personal. It was my eyes that were looking at me, something that I could not escape from. It could not be brushed off as a ‘perhaps’ or a nice perception that subsided over time. Its truth seemed to embed itself into my very soul.

 

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

Toby Negus has studied and taught spiritual and personal development in the UK and around the world for over two decades. He is qualified in advanced counselling, as a life coach and as a Cognitive Behaviour therapist. He is an Amazon best-selling author of a collaborative Conscious Creators book and has illustrated and self published two books on the subject of self-awareness and the spiritual journey. He is also a published author of a children’s book The Boy Who Dreamed in Colour. He has given talks and run workshops in support of his published work within the UK.

 

In the last few years, he has created many pieces of artwork that are a reflection of his spiritual journey. These have appeared in magazines and have been exhibited in the UK.   

 

Website: www.tobynegus.com

Amazon Author: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Toby-Negus/e/B00PS7U9VK

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/boathouse01

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

 

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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION and RAFFLECOPTER CODE

 

Toby Negus will be awarding a $10 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

 

RAFFLECOPTER:

 

http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/28e4345f3999