New Book Release: Six Who Stopped the Steal - by Nancy Hick Marshall

 

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What Really Stopped the Steal in the 2020 Elections?

Explore behind the scenes of six men with strength, courage, and integrity who played a pivotal role in stopping the steal of the 2020 elections. This revealing account provides a basic primer for anyone seeking to understand these elections, what integrity looks like in action, and what it can mean for future elections.

Readers will learn:

• Who were the six?
• What monsters faced all Americans in 2020?
• What factors make a valid, canvassed, certified, audited election?
• What was the real story of the steal?
• What the six did, and why it mattered then—and now.

Nancy Hicks Marshall, an advocate for fairness and respect, draws upon her legal experience and familiarity with a county board of supervisors. By shining a light on these six men who courageously upheld their oath of office and their integrity, she offers this essential account of the 2020 elections and what we need to know going forward.

About the author:

Nancy Hicks Marshall was born and educated in the east and moved to Phoenix in 1975. She has always had a concern for fairness and strong dislike of the abuse of power. She writes in a conversational tone when possible, not overly academic, even when tackling a topic such as the nature of the voting process. A retired attorney, Marshall has written several books, usually fiction, for both adults and children.

New Book Release: Breaking the Chain: Cutting Toxic Family Ties & Reclaiming Your Life - by Stacie Webb

 

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Breaking free from toxic family relationships isn’t easy — especially when love, guilt, obligation, and fear are deeply intertwined.

Breaking the Chain is a compassionate, empowering guide for anyone who feels trapped in painful family dynamics and is ready to choose peace, clarity, and self-trust.

This book is not about blame.

It’s about understanding patterns, honoring your experience, and learning how to protect your well-being — even when doing so feels overwhelming or late in life.

Inside, you’ll explore:

• How toxic family patterns form and how they quietly shape your choices
• Why guilt, fear, and self-doubt keep you stuck — and how to loosen their grip
• Practical ways to set boundaries without losing yourself
• Tools for navigating grief, confusion, and emotional fallout
• Healing practices to reclaim your identity, voice, and sense of safety

Written with warmth, honesty, and lived experience, Breaking the Chain offers reassurance for readers who have tried everything — therapy, self-help, silence — and still feel unsure where to begin.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• Why does choosing myself feel so wrong?
• Why do I still feel responsible for their emotions?
• Is it too late to change?

This book was written for you.

You are not broken.

You are not heartless.

And you are not alone.

About the author:

Stacie Webb is the author of Breaking the Chain: Cutting Toxic Family Ties and Reclaiming Your Life, a compassionate guide for those healing from dysfunctional family dynamics. Drawing from lived experience, faith, and deep emotional insight, Webb writes to empower readers to set boundaries, reclaim their voice, and choose peace without guilt. Her work centers on emotional recovery, generational healing, and personal freedom, offering hope to those who have long felt unseen or silenced. Through honest storytelling and practical tools, she encourages others to break cycles of pain and step boldly into wholeness, resilience, and self-worth.

New Book Release: Arrow Through the Heart of Time - by Raymond White

 

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Arrow Through the Heart of Time is a blend of contemporary romance, time travel, and metaphysical fiction shrouded in a forbidden love affair. It’s a story that follows a fallen psychiatrist and his mysterious patient as they race against time to confront and come to terms with an eternal bond neither of them understands—one that spans several lifetimes, is plagued by multiple failed attempts to find true love, and defies logic.

Dr. Romeo Carrington, a highly regarded Manhattan psychiatrist, has lost everything: his daughter, his marriage, and his identity. Entering alcohol rehab more broken than alive, Rome stumbles upon hypnotherapy as both a lifeline and a revelation where his own recovery is concerned. It's there he encounters a fellow patient, Emily Best—a former elite New York City escort with whom he's had a brief, failed, intimate encounter years ago, but who likely has no recollection of him.

Although they never speak at rehab, their connection reignites, as before long, and seemingly by coincidence, when Rome's colleague is unavailable to treat Emily on an emergency mental health visit, she becomes his patient, presenting with suicidal ideations thought to be brought on by a traumatic life now wrapped in substance withdrawal.

Traditional medicine can't help her, though. Any medication Rome tries is ineffective, pushing her closer to her breaking point as Rome incurs her rage for failing her. As a last resort he uses hypnosis to help ease her severe depression and anxiety, which is not only successful but shockingly gives rise to a series of spontaneous past life regressions, opening a strange portal to multiple shattered relationships between the two of them over time.

Arrow Through the Heart of Time has been described as:

“Ray White opened a human soul, not merely a story.”

“Portraying grief, remorse, and the frantic need for atonement with such unadulterated emotion from the first time we saw Dr. Romeo Carrington”.

“Every moment seemed intimate because of the writing.”

“The way the author examined forgiveness—not only from others but also from oneself—was what most impressed me.”

“The characters have depth and emotion, and (the) work is poetic without ever losing its sense of reality.”

“I'm grateful for this amazing journey. This is more than just a book; it’s a lifeline, and I'm so happy I got to experience it."

"I just couldn’t put it down."

About the author:

Ray White is a novelist, lawyer, and lifelong student of mystical phenomena, now living in Richmond, VA.

As an attorney in New York, Ray focused on trial work related to entertainment, criminal, and family law matters. He eventually advanced to an executive role with the National Institute for Trial Advocacy when it was headquartered at the Notre Dame Law School, where he was also a part of the institute's trial skills faculty. In fact, he has taught trial skills throughout the US, as he and his family have lived in all four mainland time zones - from Charlottesville and Earlysville, VA; to Tucson, AZ; to South Bend, IN; to New York City and upstate to Albany; and now to Richmond where he promises to settle down and do nothing but write novels and stay out of trouble.

Ray describes his greatest non-writing professional achievement as trying a national precedent setting murder case, and his greatest professional disappointment occurred when he learned Johnny Cash already helped make 'I've Been Everywhere Man' popular before Ray had a chance to write it.

New Book Release: The Risk of Sorrow: Intimate Conversations with a Holocaust Survivor - by Valerie Foster

 

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“A beautiful, honest portrayal not only of survival, but of a friendship built from the telling of such a devastating experience.” –Kim Klett, Regional Education Corps, United States Holocaust Memorial

Helen Handler was just fifteen years old when she found herself alone in Auschwitz. The horrors she faced, family she lost, and lessons she learned would shape every moment of her life in ways few people could imagine. After rebuilding her life in America, and sharing her dramatic tale of survival to one group of high school students, she feels a unique connection with Irish-Catholic teacher, Valerie Foster, and entrusts her with her inspiring story. Helen bares her soul, challenging Valerie to listen, learn, and search her own self. The teacher becomes the student as their weekly visits begin to sculpt the profile of a Holocaust survivor as rarely seen before.

More than a Holocaust memoir, The Risk of Sorrow is an intimate look at two women of different generations, religions, and cultures who forge an extraordinary friendship as together they examine deep questions of survival, faith, humanity, and love. This is a story for today's world.

About the author:

Valerie Foster is an award-winning educator and author of two memoirs and a short story. The Risk of Sorrow: Conversations with Holocaust Survivor, Helen Handler, is now archived in six countries. Dancing With a Demon was named Best Nonfiction Narrative by American Book Fest and Finalist by International Book Awards. Her short story, “Loss,” was published in the River Poets Anthology, and she was editor of and contributing essayist in Women Wronged: Discrimination, Repression, & Sexism from the Sixties to Now. With public speaking in Vancouver, B.C., Los Angeles, San Diego, Texas, New Jersey, and throughout Arizona, she has been featured in several magazines and television/radio interviews. She lives in Phoenix, AZ.

New book release: JESUS, HIS BROTHER, AND PAUL - by Dr. Diane Cheney

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Using analysis of recent archaeological discoveries and her extensive education in psychology, theology, and biblical archaeology, Dr. Diane Holloway Cheney is bringing a fresh new take on the lives and ministries of some of the most well-known New Testament figures: Jesus, his brother James, and the apostle Paul.

Jesus, His Brother, and Paul: Their Lives and Archaeological Evidence provides a fascinating quest for truth about these famous men—these founders of Christianity—and their relationships with each other. It examines how Christianity transformed from its beginnings with Jesus and James into something that has lasted through the centuries. It even looks at how Jesus’s against-the-grain decisions invited worldwide acceptance, far beyond what he had ever envisioned.

Perhaps most importantly, this book poses the question: Is the current version of Christianity better or worse than Jesus’s original vision? Read these pages and judge for yourself.

About the author:

Psychologist, world traveler, and armchair archaeologist, Dr. Diane Holloway Cheney is an impassioned biblical commentator. With her impressive education and experience, she is a current member of organizations like the American Psychological Association, the International Society of Political Psychology, the Archaeological Institute of America, the Biblical Archaeological Society, and the American Medical Writers Association. This book is one of her many contributions to the conversation about the New Testament, and with it she hopes to shed some light on Jesus's vision for Christianity-and how it compares to Christianity today.

Congratulations to the Winners of the 2021 Arizona Literary Awards in NONFICTION category

FIRST PLACE NONFICTION - Military Wives in Arizona Territory: A History of Women Who Shaped the Frontier - by Jan Cleere

When the U.S. Army ordered troops into Arizona Territory in the 19th century to protect and defend the new settlements established there, some of the military men brought their wives and families, particularly officers who might be stationed in the west for years. Most of the women were from refined, eastern-bred families with little knowledge of the territory they were entering. Their letters, diaries, and journals from their years on army posts reveal untold hardships and challenges faced by families on the frontier. These women were bold, brave, and compassionate. They were an integral part of military posts that peppered the West and played an important role in civilizing the Arizona frontier. Combining the words of these women with original research tracing their movements from camp to camp over the years they spent in the West, this collection explores the tragedies and triumphs they experienced.

Author, historian, and lecturer Jan Cleere writes extensively about the people who first settled in the desert southwest. Always on the lookout for the stories of early pioneering women, her books reflect her love of the west and her knowledge of western history.

Her monthly column, "Western Women," appears in Tucson's Arizona Daily Star newspaper, and she is a presenter for the Arizona Humanities program Arizona Speaks. The Arizona Newspapers Association honored Jan for a series of historical profiles she wrote for Phoenix Woman Magazine, and the Nevada Women's History Project names her to its Roll of Honor for her significant contribution in the preservation of Nevada women's history. Her freelance work appears innational and regional publications.

SECOND PLACE - NONFICTION - ONE HUNDRED SIXTY ACRES OF DIRT - by Marsha Arzberger

One Hundred Sixty Acres of Dirt tells the tales of remarkable people―farmers, cowboys, pioneer women and schoolmarms and their journey dealing with rustlers, droughts, Apaches, and straying husbands. It is the story of how they persevered and survived.

It was their dream to own their own land. The pioneer families traveled a thousand miles to claim their homesteads in Arizona Territory. It is a beautiful country, but a tough life. Those who persevered met the challenges, raised their families, and prospered. Their determination was inspiring. They were strong and they left a legacy of courage. The histories came from personal journals and scrapbooks. One Hundred Sixty Acres of Dirt is a carefully researched historical account of these stories that are filled with the emotions and passions of the people that lived them: their daily lives, joys, and tragedies.

Marsha Arzberger flies her Cessna Skylane when she travels from the ranch near Willcox, Arizona. She is a rancher, a cowgirl, a retired Arizona State Senator, a former Dean of a Junior College, and an author. She has a Bachelor's degree and a master's degree. She was an elected State Senator for four terms and Senate Minority Leader. She and her late husband flew search and rescue for Civil Air Patrol. Marsha published a historical romance novel in 1982, switched careers, and then came back to writing.

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THIRD PLACE - NONFICTION - REMOVE TO PLAY by Lia Woodall

Lia Woodall (she/her) is an award-winning essayist who experiments with form to explore her experiences of twin loss to suicide and the roles played in her family of origin. Her hybrid chapbook Remove to Play (The Cupboard Pamphlet, 2020) was the 2019 contest winner. Words published or forthcoming in Best American Experimental Writing 2020 (digital edition), under the gum tree, Literal Latté, Sonora Review, Crack the Spine, The Rumpus, and South Loop Review. She has been recognized with Pushcart Prize nominations and as notables in The Best American Essays series. She currently lives in Phoenix on territories of the O'odham Jewed, Akimen O'odham (Upper Pima) and Hohokam Peoples, where she is at work on a collection-across-genre called "Leaving Twinbrook: A Memoir of Duality."

HONORABLE MENTION - NONFICTION - MY DOG IS MY RELATIONSHIP COACH - by Maureen Scanlon

Explore the answers to relationship questions no matter what stage of the love game you are in.

My Dog Is My Relationship Coach is a guide to relationships that takes its lead from the pets in our lives and the unconditional love they offer. In our search for love, companionship, and "the one"-as well as during our maintenance of a romantic relationship-we often lose sight of our true selves and what we deeply desire in a life partner.

This book will help you to see clearly what it takes to heal yourself, enhance your marriage or romantic relationships, and realize the whole person you were meant to be while in a relationship or searching for that perfect mate. With tips, examples, and anecdotes, this guide shares the meaning, clarity, and deep connections that enhance the journey of finding or loving "our person."

Author Maureen Scanlon, certified in life coaching, NLP practitioner training, is a relationship expert and spiritual coach who is passionate about teaching and guiding us to nurture our relationships. Through her books, workshops, and YouTube videos, Scanlon has found that following our furry friends' outlook on relationships adds warm and relatable clarity and inspiration to those who are stuck on the "relationship hamster wheel."

Maureen Scanlon is the founder and CEO of Maureen Scanlon Life Coaching. She is an author, relationship expert, motivational speaker, positive change integrator, and spiritual coach who has successfully helped many people, from experienced professionals to young adults, make positive changes to overcome past experiences and negative thinking. When Maureen is not working to change the world, you can find her at home relaxing in Mesa, Arizona, with her husband, Dennis, and her furry babies, Jade and Brodie. She is also the mother of three adult children and grandmother to three grandchildren whom she adores

The Difference Between Writing Fiction and Non-Fiction by J.Q.Rose

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About J.Q. Rose 

Whether the story is fiction or non-fiction, J.Q. Rose is “focused on story.” She offers readers chills, giggles and quirky characters woven within the pages of her mystery novels. Her published mysteries are Deadly Undertaking, Terror on Sunshine Boulevard and Dangerous Sanctuary released by Books We Love Publishing. Using her storytelling skills, she provides entertainment and information with articles featured in books, magazines, newspapers, and online magazines. 

J.Q. taught elementary school for several years and never lost the love for teaching passed down from her teacher grandmother and mother. She satisfies that aspect of her character by presenting workshops on Writing Your Life Story.

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I have written mysteries to entertain readers and myself. Making up a story is so much fun. The writer can write about alien worlds, fantasy, zombies, contemporary romance and no one cares if it's true. Readers are willing to dispel their disbelief and step into the world of make-believe. 

A memoir, also known as creative non-fiction, is so different from writing fiction. The story tells the truth about real life. That is difficult for a fiction writer! A memoir only covers a slice of life, not the entire person's life from beginning to present. 

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I wrote my memoir about the year we moved to Michigan in December 1975 to purchase a flower shop and greenhouse operation. I thought this would be for my kids and grandkids to satisfy their curiosity. Not only to let them know about the "good ole days," but I also wanted to encourage our kids to dream big for their lives. To be entrepreneurs in the greenhouse business was our dream. 

We fell in love with a greenhouse operation in West Michigan, but it was attached to a flower shop. We knew nothing about operating a flower shop, and to be honest, my husband, Ted, had only worked in his little hobby greenhouse. Never in a commercial greenhouse business. We had lots to learn. 

The memoir includes elements of fiction such as character, conflict and setting. The main character in the story is me. The situation provided plenty of conflict with the previous owner. Not knowing a thing about business or floral design created anxiety about whether we could run a successful business. I was also a new mom who was insecure about taking care of a baby and filled with guilt choosing to go to work rather than staying at home with her. The setting was a small town, exactly like the ones in my mysteries, Deadly Undertaking and Dangerous Sanctuary. 

I have penned two novels based on my life story. Arranging a Dream: A Memoir is my true story. I interacted with real people in a real town, but I changed some of their names to protect their privacy. 

Deadly Undertaking is based on my life experience. The setting of this romantic suspense is a funeral home. My dad was a funeral director. Many of the jobs I mentioned in the story are ones I did for my dad, such as dusting caskets, running errands and helping my mom set up flowers for visitations and church services. ( a foreshadowing of my future in the flower business??) But there was no murder or Henry the Shadow Man in my real life! 

I enjoyed writing both books, but the deep dive into looking back at my real life through the perspective of time proved to identify truths that I had never realized until I completed the book. The journey of writing a life story may be a difficult one, but a better understanding of one’s life brings satisfaction and a sense of wrapping up the loose ends in that period of life, similar to the satisfaction when reading the closing pages of a captivating fictional book.

Based on the lessons taught in her workshops, JQ created a book, Your Words, Your Life Story: a Journal for Sharing Memories to help life storytellers write, publish and market their stories. Find it on Amazon HERE

If you would like to write or record your life story/memoir, check out the Facebook Group, Telling Your Life Story and Memoirs Circle for encouragement and ways to spark memories. 

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