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Image caption: Books to Bookmark March 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n
\u201cThe publishing market still looks to be strong, with frequent publication of books by both new and existing authors,\u201d says PNW editor and publisher, Christopher Laird Simmons, who has worked in the publishing world since the late \u201870s, and is also CEO of the website\u2019s parent company, NEOTROPE\u00ae.<\/p>\n
Herewith are 8 interesting reads recently published, worth a look (no specific order):<\/em><\/p>\n THE EPIC GOAL WORKBOOK<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThe EPIC Goal Workbook: The Guide to Achieving Extraordinary, Powerful, Impactful and Courageous Goals\u201d (ISBN: 978-1956955682; paperback; Legacy Launch Pad), written by Anna David, a leading speaker on goal setting. The process David\u2019s workbook outlines is a combination of practical and spiritual: it involves writing down a goal, describing in present tense what life will be like when the goal is achieved, pasting images that represent the achieved goal in the pages of the workbook, noting the actions that will be required to achieve it and then waiting for the results.<\/p>\n Learn more: https:\/\/publishersnewswire.com\/publishing-legacy-launch-pad-publishing-releases-workbook-on-how-to-meet-goals-by-goal-setting-speaker-anna-david\/<\/a><\/p>\n BEAUTY OF A NEW LAND<\/strong><\/p>\n Author Michiko Sakamoto-Senge invites readers on a captivating journey through the pages of her new book, \u201cBeauty of a New Land: The Lives and Legacies of Five Immigrant Women in Canada\u201d (ISBN: 978-0228896807). This compelling work explores the remarkable stories of Lina de Guevara, Hanny Pannekoek, Hemi Gunasinghe, Comfort Ero, and the author herself \u2013 five extraordinary elder immigrant women who forged meaningful lives for themselves while contributing to a just society for others. In \u201cBeauty of a New Land,\u201d Sakamoto-Senge delves into the personal narratives of these women, shedding light on the complex cultural dynamics that exist within immigrant families who become Canadians. The book celebrates their contributions to Canadian society and, in response, what Canada has offered them.<\/p>\n Learn more: https:\/\/publishersnewswire.com\/publishing-new-book-offers-a-window-into-the-lives-of-immigrant-women\/<\/a><\/p>\n SMELLY BEGINS<\/strong><\/p>\n First time author Cindy Lane takes readers on a fun journey filled with laughs and love with, \u201cSmelly Begins\u201d (ISBN: 978-1998190638). \u201cSmelly Begins\u201d is the first tale in The Adventures of Smelly Rogers, a triple treat encompassing infant, toddler, and children\u2019s stories \u2013 three books in one. With a delightful mix of rhyme, rhythm, and humor, Smelly gracefully explores the world, embodying curiosity, patience, and understanding. The COVID related death of one of her high school friends, known by name to her children and often a subject of shared stories, became the poignant catalyst inspiring her to start writing.<\/p>\n Learn more: https:\/\/publishersnewswire.com\/publishing-cindy-lane-smelly-begins-a-heartening-trilogy-illustrated-by-an-artist-with-autism-celebrates-love-and-joy-while-stretching-the-family-budget-with-three-books-in-one\/<\/a><\/p>\n TRAUMERGY: A SCI-FI MYSTERY<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cTRAUMERGY\u201d (ISBN: 978-1633572874; New Harbor Press) by Patrick R. Carberry is a science fiction thriller that\u2019s as compelling as it is provoking. The author invites readers to join him on a captivating journey where he delves into what he calls TRAUMERGY \u2013 also known as traumatic energy. This Sci-Fi mystery work urges readers to think outside the box. Consider this. What if traumatic events were stored in the brain as traumatic memories and could be viewed with new technology?<\/p>\n Learn more: https:\/\/publishersnewswire.com\/publishing-new-sf-book-offers-fictional-window-into-the-intersection-of-science-and-traumatic-events\/<\/a><\/p>\n A TOOL FOR MOTIVATION, INSPIRATION, LOVE, AND KINDNESS<\/strong><\/p>\n Grab your favorite pen, and a copy of the newly-released \u201cMy Journal\u201d (ISBN: 978-1779411716; Tellwell Talent), an empowering guided kindness journal created by international figure skating coach Robert O\u2019Toole. \u201cMy Journal\u201d is not just a daily planner; it\u2019s an invitation to embark on a path of positivity, self-reflection, and acts of love and kindness. \u201cMy Journal\u201d isn\u2019t just for personal use; it\u2019s a powerful tool for building a motivated, inspired, and creative culture wherever you need it. Whether in the office or ice rink, \u201cMy Journal\u201d is a roadmap to creating a more compassionate and caring global community.<\/p>\n Learn more: https:\/\/publishersnewswire.com\/publishing-introducing-my-journal-by-robert-otoole-a-tool-for-motivation-inspiration-love-and-kindness\/<\/a><\/p>\n BONES IN THE ALLEY<\/strong><\/p>\n Author Viterose Van Huis invites readers to embark on a profound exploration of self-discovery with her latest release, \u201cBones in the Alley\u201d (ISBN: 978-1779413772; paper). \u201cBones in the Alley\u201dis\u00a0 a republishing of her initial inspiring work that first graced bookshelves in 2015. Spanning the challenges of Van Huis\u2019s tumultuous childhood in Barbados to her new life in America, \u201cBones in the Alley\u201d is an inspiring account of spiritual growth. Vulnerable and authentic, \u201cBones in the Alley\u201d is the true tale of one woman\u2019s resilience in the face of adversity as she learns that self-discovery is essential in the pursuit of happiness and meaning. \u201cBones in the Alley\u201d is more than a book; it is a helping hand, teaching readers that the answers to life\u2019s challenges are within you.<\/p>\n Learn more: https:\/\/publishersnewswire.com\/publishing-embark-on-a-journey-to-self-awareness-with-bones-in-the-alley-by-viterose-van-huis\/<\/a><\/p>\n AN INNOCENT WORLD<\/strong><\/p>\n Emerging author Douglas A. King has recently released \u201cAn Innocent World\u201d (IBSN: 978-0228828884), a captivating exploration of an alternative reality where the consequences of Adam and Eve\u2019s actions are reconsidered. In this book, King envisions a world vastly different from our own, inhabited by immortal beings reminiscent of classic space aliens, promoting a society free from harm and conflict.<\/p>\n Learn more: https:\/\/publishersnewswire.com\/publishing-emerging-author-douglas-a-king-unveils-thought-provoking-novel-an-innocent-world\/<\/a><\/p>\n THE OTHER SIDE OF CRISIS<\/strong><\/p>\n 94-year-old author Bob Herpe has released of the paperback version of his latest suspense-thriller, \u201cThe Other Side of Crisis\u201d (ISBN: 979-8350927269). This action thriller has been described as, \u201c\u2026a gripping work of fiction, brimming with action and suspense, as it delves into the lives of Ernie Gravnick, a retired police chief, and Riana, an Israeli flight attendant with a background in special forces. In this thrilling narrative, Gravnick becomes the target of \u2018The Ghost,\u2019 a ruthless serial killer responsible for the death of his wife.\u201d<\/p>\n Learn more: https:\/\/publishersnewswire.com\/publishing-bob-herpe-releases-his-second-book-a-thrilling-new-novel-the-other-side-of-crisis\/<\/a><\/p>\n MORE INFORMATION:<\/strong><\/p>\n Learn more about additional books you\u2019ve probably never heard of here: https:\/\/publishersnewswire.com\/pnw\/book-news\/<\/a><\/p>\n ABOUT PUBLISHERS NEWSWIRE:<\/strong><\/p>\n Publishers Newswire™ is an online publication founded in 2004, part of the Neotrope News Network, covering books and publishing, music and software news. Publishers Newswire does not endorse, \u201crecommend,\u201d or review any of the book titles mentioned, and the specific books mentioned are for informational purpose only. No fee or other consideration was paid for inclusion in this list.<\/p>\n ABOUT NEOTROPE:<\/strong><\/p>\n Neotrope has been in the publishing business since the late 1970s, when then teenage founder Christopher Simmons published first \u201cThe Comic Collectors Comic Checklist\u201d sold at the San Diego Comic-Con. The company went on to publish \u201cThe Galaxy of Fandom\u201d a one-off entertainment magazine, and later \u201cThe Adama Journal\u201d a fanzine for \u201cBattlestar Galactica.\u201d In 1982, \u201cThe Unicorn Hunters Guidebook\u201d was featured in Playboy magazine. In 1987, a fanzine for \u201cStar Trek: The Next Generation\u201d called \u201cGalaxy Class\u201d launched. In 2008, the company published \u201cFRACTOPIA\u201d a coffee table art book by Simmons (ISBN: 978-0971055506; Neotrope Press).<\/p>\n The company publishing unit was originally called Silver Unicorn Graphics (S.U. Graphics and Marketing), became Mindset Press in 1987 and Neotrope Press<\/a> in 1997. The Neotrope News Network was launched in 2004.<\/p>\n The company is also a leader in online advertising and marketing, public relations, music\/video and multimedia. Neotrope is based in the Southern California wine country of Temecula. Neotrope\u00ae is a registered trademark in the U.S. and Europe. The company celebrated its 40th anniversary Jan. 2023.<\/p>\n Christopher Simmons has been a working journalist since 1984 when he sold his first article to POLYPHONY magazine. Later writing for diverse pubs including Computer Player, Digital Imaging, Micro Publishing News, Spazz, the Graphic Artist\u2019s Guild newspaper, among many others. He has been widely interviewed on topics related to technology, marketing, health and entertainment.<\/p>\n