Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Nonfiction Book Spotlight: Making Sound Money Moves: Financial Playbook for All Jocks by Lynda Paul

Today, I have a nonfiction, financial playbook in our book spotlight!  Check out Making Sound Money Moves:  Financial Playbook for All Jocks, learn about author Lynda Paul & enter the book tour giveaway at the end of this post.



Financial Playbook for All Jocks - 43 Reasons Professional Athletes Have Jacked-Up Financial Lives and What You Can Learn From Their Foul Plays


Nonfiction / Money / Business / Finance

Date Published: April 13th

Publisher: Elite Online Publishing


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Making Sound Money Moves is a must-consume playbook on money and behavioral psychology that will turn financially illiterate jocks into money-managing rockstars. Every topic was meticulously curated for the aspirational millionaire.

Let’s keep this 100. You are super gifted in your chosen sport, but you are a rookie at managing your money. It’s clear that you lack financial knowledge, and you need to sharpen your understanding of personal finance terms. Sometimes you feel intimidated by the financial jargon spewed about on social media, and you are even unsure of what questions to ask to make the best, informed decisions regarding your money. Let’s face it, you are financially illiterate. You simply do not know what you do not know about managing your finances. This book will change all of that.

In Making Sound Money Moves, Lynda Paul, a Certified Financial Planner™ with over 35 years of experience managing money at both the corporate level and as a seasoned financial advisor who has helped over 500 clients, identifies 43 things that can trip you up on your journey to financial prosperity. Broken up into eight chapters, Lynda covers everything from interpersonal relationships to mental and physical health to the dopaminergic high of being a successful athlete. Relationships are the currency of life, and each chapter identifies different relationships you may have throughout your sports career and life thereafter and the financial landmines you may need to negotiate and skillfully manage when dealing with people, business, and money.

The solutions to address financial illiteracy are straightforward, but the implementation and execution of an appropriate game plan to tackle this wealth-stealing pariah is not easy. You will need to be intentional about your resolve. By consuming every word of Making Sound Money Moves, you will equip yourself with money management tools that will benefit you for a lifetime.

Do yourself a favor, read this book and make your future self proud.



About the Author

Lynda Paul is the owner, founder, and chief investment advisor of Sound Money Management, Inc., RIA, an independent Registered Investment Advisory firm in San Antonio, Texas. With an undergraduate degree in corporate finance from Ball State University and a master’s degree in finance and marketing from Keller Graduate School of Management, Lynda is celebrating 28 years serving the needs of her clients in a spectacular way, operating her firm as a fiduciary. Lynda believes that when it comes to choosing a financial planner, independence, trust, and competence are foundational virtues. She has helped more than 500 clients achieve their financial goals and manages millions of dollars for her clients around the country.

Over the past decades, Lynda has served several organizations in the Chicagoland area with passion and honor including being a fundraiser for Red Nose Day to help spread awareness and to end child poverty, Roots & Wings, a young men’s ministry she founded in 2001 – creating the Jabez Project, Chair of the Finance Committee for the YWCA Board of Directors, and from 2011-2017, she served as an elected member of the College of Lake County Board of Trustees.

As a former Division I collegiate basketball player, Lynda has combined her passions for financial planning and athletic endeavors to create an inspiring and informative book about the importance of financial literacy entitled Making Sound Money Moves: Financial Handbook for All Jocks – 43 Reasons Professional Athletes Have Jacked-Up Financial Lives and What You Can Learn from Their Foul Plays. Her goal for this book is “to inspire young people to improve their financial IQ and relationship with money, and to help them understand that money decisions made today will impact their future.”

Lynda is married to Cliffton Paul, Sr., a retired police officer and Navy veteran, and they have three wonderful Millennial sons: Cliff Jr., Brandon, and Darius. In her leisure time, Lynda enjoys hiking, whitewater rafting, teaching Zumba and cardio-kickboxing, and reading up on financial planning strategies while hanging out at the beach.

Lynda speaks to audiences around the country on various topics on financial literacy, financial planning, and leaving a financial legacy. Her firm’s ADV is available upon request.


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Friday, May 26, 2023

Adult Historical Fantasy Review: The Old Dragon's Head by Justin Newland

Today, I have an adult historical fantasy in our book review spotlight.  Check out The Old Dragon's Head, learn about author Justin Newland, read my thoughts on the book and enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post.


​Book Title:  The Old Dragon's Head by Justin Newland
Category:  Adult Fiction (18 +),  257 pages
GenreHistorical Fantasy, Supernatural Thriller 
Publisher:  Troubador Publishing Ltd.
Release date:  November 2018
Content Rating: PG-13 +M. Mild sex and cruelty. Mature themes.


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The Great Wall of China may be constructed of stone and packed earth, but it is home to a supernatural beast – the Old Dragon. Both wall and dragon protect China’s northern borders from Mongol incursion. Just beyond the fortress of Shanhaiguan, the far eastern end of the wall protrudes into the Bohai Sea – that’s the Old Dragon’s Head.

​Bolin, a young man working on the Old Dragon’s Head, suffers visions of ghosts. The local seer suspects that he has yin-yang eyes and other supernatural gifts. Bolin’s fief lord, the Prince of Yan, rebels against his nephew, the Jianwen Emperor. In the bitter war of succession, the Mongols hold the balance of power. While the victor might win the battle on earth, China’s Dragon Throne can only be earned with a Mandate from Heaven – and the support of the Old Dragon. In every era, a man endowed with the powers of heaven – the Dragon Master – is born. Only he can summon the Old Dragon, providing he possesses the dragon pearl. It’s the year 1402, and neither the Old Dragon, the dragon pearl, nor the Dragon Master, has been seen for twenty years. Bolin’s journey of self-discovery is mirrored by that of old China, as both endeavour to come of age. When Bolin accepts his destiny as the Dragon Master, heaven sends a third coming of age – for humanity itself. But are any of them ready for what is rising in the east?
 
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The author creates quite an adventure for readers. Newland blends Chinese history, culture, fantasy, and a supernatural element with surprises with a uniquely built coming-of-age tale. With a well-developed plot, a well-formed historical setting, and strong characters, The Old Dragon's Head gives readers much to consider as the good vs. evil adventure plays out in the perfect form.

 

Detailed settings, well-developed characters, and scenes transport readers to another time and place. It took a bit for me to settle into the author's writing style and storyline--and I had to focus on the text and details he provided to connect to the characters. The author's settings, scenes, and characters are very detailed and become very easy for readers to visualize as the story develops. This detail does require spending some time as the world, and the characters take shape and the action grows. If you are looking for a light, supernatural fantasy--this is not that book. However, if you enjoy Chinese history, cultural traditions, a thought-provoking fantasy world, and character growth and development, this novel is terrific for historical fiction fans and supernatural fantasy adventures alike.  


Would I recommend The Old Dragon's Head by Justin Newland? The novel does address adult themes and holds some violent scenes. The book's writing style and content shift it toward adult readers rather than teen/young adults. If you enjoy a more profound fantasy with culturally rich historical context and solid characters and scenes, this is a unique historical fantasy for your reading list. While it isn't a light read, the elements of the novel grow and combine to give readers a well-crafted adventure from beginning to end. This novel is the first book I have read by this author, but I would definitely read other books from him in the future.


 

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JUSTIN NEWLAND’s novels represent an innovative blend of genres from historical fiction and crime, to supernatural thrillers and mystery. His stories deal with the themes of war, religion, and evolution and speculate on the human’s spiritual place in the universe.

Undeterred by the award of a Doctorate in Mathematics from Imperial College, London, he found his way to the creative keyboard and conceived his debut novel, The Genes of Isis (Matador, 2018), an epic fantasy set under Ancient Egyptian skies.

Next came the historical fantasy, The Old Dragon’s Head (Matador, 2018), set in Ming Dynasty China in the shadows of the Great Wall.

His next historical fantasy, The Coronation (Matador, 2019), speculates on the genesis of the most important event in the modern world – the Industrial Revolution.

His fourth, The Abdication (Matador, 2021), is a supernatural thriller in which a young woman confronts her faith in a higher purpose and what it means to abdicate that faith.

His work in progress is a two-book series, The Island of Angels, set in Elizabethan England, and is an epic tale of England’s coming of age. The first novel, The Mark of the Salamander, travels with Sir Francis Drake across the wide open seas of discovery from 1577-1580 and is due to be published in September 2023. The second, The Midnight of Eights, culminates in the repulse of the Spanish Armada in 1588.

He regularly gives talks to historical associations and libraries and enjoys giving radio interviews and making podcasts. Born three days before the end of 1953, he lives with his partner in plain sight of the Mendip Hills in Somerset, England.


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Thursday, May 25, 2023

Traditional Western and Western Horror Fiction: Byrd's Luck & Other Western Stories by Jeffrey J. Mariotte

Today,  I have a Western story collection that offers both traditional Western stories and Western horror stories!  Check out Byrd's Luck & Other Western stories, learn about author Jeffrey J. Mariotte & enter the book tour giveaway too!


Byrd's Luck & Other Western Stories

by Jeffrey J. Mariotte

Genre: Traditional Western and Western Horror Fiction

 

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The crack of a rifle, the thunder of hooves, the silence of the desert at dawn . . . Mariotte takes you there

Western stories by Jeffrey J. Mariotte have appeared in collections alongside those of legendary Western writers like Louis L’Amour, William Johnstone, Elmer Kelton, and Loren Estleman. Now, BYRD’S LUCK & OTHER WESTERN STORIES collects ten of his own riveting tales of the wild West.

Brand-new stories include “Byrd’s Law”—a sequel to the Spur Award and Peacemaker Award finalist “Byrd’s Luck,” costarring Cody Cavanaugh—the hero of his own action-packed novel trilogy—and the first-ever prose story featuring characters from Mariotte’s bestselling, award-winning horror-Western comics series 
Desperadoes. A mix of traditional and weird Western tales, this book has something for every fan of Western adventure.

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Praise for Jeffrey J. Mariotte

“Jeffrey J. Mariotte . . . can tell a good story in any genre.” – Johnny D. Boggs

One of the best storytellers in the business." – Brian Keene

"Jeff is a very creative guy." – Clive Barker

"This taut, superbly-written elegy also has a cinematic quality, and I thought of a Sam Peckinpah-directed end-of-the-west movie with a script by Elmore Leonard.” – Andrew McBride, on "The Fox and the Snake" (included in 
Byrd's Luck & Other Western Stories).

“Mariotte can flat-out write.” – Don Winslow (on 
River Runs Red)

"...several jaw-dropping plot twists and one of the best action sequences I’ve read in a long time.” – David Morrell (on 
River Runs Red)

"Mariotte's one hell of a writer." – Christopher Golden (on 
River Runs Red)

"I was pulled in from the start on this one and it never let up. I highly recommend it.” – Michael Connelly (on 
Empty Rooms)

"Keenly observed and deftly written, it’s something you’ll want on your shelf as long as you have one." – T. Jefferson Parker (on 
Empty Rooms)


 
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Jeffrey J. Mariotte has written more than sixty books, including the police-procedural mystery series Major Crimes Squad: Phoenix, historical Western epic Blood and Gold: The Legend of Joaquin Murrieta (with Peter Murrieta), the Cody Cavanaugh traditional Western series, supernatural thrillers River Runs Red, Missing White Girl, and Cold Black Hearts, horror epic The Slab, and the teen horror quartet Year of the Wicked. Other works include the acclaimed thrillers Empty Rooms and The Devil’s Bait, and—with his wife and writing partner Marsheila (Marcy) Rockwell—the science fiction thriller 7 SYKOS and Mafia III: Plain of Jars, the authorized prequel to the hit video game, as well as shorter works. He has also written novels set in the worlds of Tarzan, Deadlands, Star Trek, CSI, NCIS, Narcos, 30 Days of Night, Spider-Man, Conan, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, and more. He is also the author of many comic books and graphic novels, including the original Western series Desperadoes, the horror series Fade to Black, action-adventure series Garrison, and the original graphic novel Zombie Cop.

Three of his novels have won Scribe Awards for Best Original Novel, presented by the International Association of Media Tie-In Writers. He’s also won the Inkpot Award from the San Diego Comic-Con, is a co-winner of the Raven Award from the Mystery Writers of America, and has been a finalist for the Spur Award from the Western Writers of America, the Peacemaker Award from the Western Fictioneers, the Bram Stoker Award from the Horror Writers Association, the International Horror Guild Award, and for his comics writing, the Harvey Award and the Glyph Award.

He has worked in virtually every aspect of the book business, as a bookstore manager and owner, VP of Marketing for Image Comics/WildStorm, Senior Editor for DC Comics/WildStorm, and Editor-in-Chief for IDW Publishing and a publishing consultant for various companies. When he’s not writing, reading, or editing something, he’s probably out enjoying the desert landscape around the Arizona home he shares with his family and dog and cats. Find him online at www.jeffmariotte.com, www.facebook.com/JeffreyJMariotte, and @JeffMariotte.


 
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Poetry Spotlight: Poems of a Bering Sea Captain by Lee Woodard II

Today, I have a poetry collection in our book blitz spotlight!  Check out Poems of a Bering Sea Captain and learn about author Lee Woodard II.

 

Vol. I: It's Not What You Think

 

Poetry / Inspirational

Date Published: April 25, 2022

Publisher: Gatekeeper Press


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 Deep cutting spiritual poems addressing the deepest human feelings.

 

 

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Lee Woodard II began his commercial fishing career at the tender age of fourteen. Now, in spite of no formal education past the ninth grade, he has accomplished over forty years in the industry. Lee is not a poet, nor an author, but he is a writer. These poems represent his honest feelings spilled on the page, which he regards as the best accomplishment in his entire life. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

 

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Contemporary Romance Spotlight: The Secrets She Learns by Jacqueline Diamond

 Today, I have a contemporary romance novel to share!  Check out The Secrets She Learns, learn about author Jacqueline Diamond, and enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post.


The Secrets She Learns

A Better Late Romance

Sisters, Lovers & Second Chances Book 4

by Jacqueline Diamond

Genre: Contemporary Romance 


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Shocking secrets, unexpected love, a cold-case mystery—and a nosy beagle!

At the age of 50, nurse Anni discovers she has two half sisters, both of whom were hurt by a con man who has disappeared. Determined to bring her new family together and unravel the past, she hires a handsome P.I., and gets more than she bargained for. That includes his newly adopted dog, who isn’t shy about fostering a romance or digging up evidence.

Former police detective Jon, now in business for himself, is frustrated by the one who got away, a swindler who tricked folks including Jon’s own mother out of their savings. His new neighbor, appealingly warm-spirited Anni, is more than the perfect client. She’s also a woman who sends the barriers around his heart crashing to the ground.

Don’t miss this delightful entry in the Sisters, Lovers & Second Chances series by the author of the beloved Safe Harbor Medical romances and mysteries. #1 
New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber says, “Jacqueline Diamond writes stories from the heart with a wisdom and tenderness that remain long after the final page.”

 

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USA Today bestselling author Jacqueline Diamond has sold more than one hundred titles, including medical and contemporary romances, romantic comedies, mysteries, Regencies and more. A former Associated Press reporter and TV columnist, Jackie has been honored with a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. She is best known for her Safe Harbor Medical romances and mysteries, and for her series Sisters, Lovers & Second Chances. You can learn more about Jackie’s books and audiobooks at jacquelinediamond.net.


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Memoir Spotlight: Morbid Thoughts and the Domino Effect by Perry Muse

This morning, I have a memoir in our book spotlight!  Check out Morbid Thoughts and the Domino Effect, learn about author Perry Muse and enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post!

 

Memoir

Date Published: July 2022

Publisher: Gatekeeper Press


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My mother called me a thrill seeker as a kid. That continued to be a fair assessment throughout my life, but with unforeseen consequences. For 57 years I managed to cheat death as I endured accidents such as a head-on car collision that catapulted me through two windshields or hitting a telephone pole at 110 MPH on a motorcycle, to name just a couple. But none of these true-life experiences compared to what came after my cancer diagnosis. 

In this book I use words to paint you alongside as I detail all my incredible life challenges and experiences. Ride along the emotional roller coaster that includes 17 surgeries and the domino effect of events that resulted. After the cancer diagnosis, an internal fight also ensued. It was the mental battle against the shadowy figures on my shoulders who constantly whispered morbid thoughts.



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Perry Muse is a U.S. Army veteran, businessperson for over 30 years, entrepreneur, artist, husband, Father, and author. He has been listed in the Who’s Who of Music and the Who’s Who of Business Leaders. Perry is also a lifelong survivor of death-defying accidents. In 2017 he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. This life changing event required him to reach deep inside and find courage, faith, and to become an expert intellect about his conditions and treatments. Perry’s writing is entertaining, funny, extremely educational, and most importantly, all unbelievably true. Today he lives in Johnson City, Tennessee with his wife and 3 dogs.

 

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Children's Book Spotlight: The Green by Asya Krengauz

Today, I have a magical children's book in our book blitz spotlight!  Check out The Green amd learn about author Asya Krengauz!


Children's Book

Date Published: June 29, 2021

Publisher: Magical World of AGAT Publishing

 

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Welcome to a world filled with magic...and smog. But mostly smog. That is a big problem and it won't be left by the wayside if the witches have anything to say about it. A magical world it may be, but with some real-life problems that are all too familiar to anyone who inhabits planet Earth.

  

About the Author

This is exciting. And…slightly awkward. You don’t know me. I don’t know you. We’re here, staring at each other. What does one say in this situation?

Unless you do know me, in which case, “Hey girl! Let’s twerk later, shall we?”

We’ll start with “hi”! My name is Asya. I’m a writer. Isn’t that sexy? I like to write. I like to talk. I love to spread information. But only if it’s controversial. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be fun.

You can find me on Substack and I would like to dedicate it to diet culture. You f*cking c*nt. You, diet culture, who took away so much of my life and takes away so many others. I’m not the first to write on this topic, but damn it if I don’t share my piece!

The word needs to be spread, and by golly, I’m here to spread it.

Interested in learning more? Cool. I plan on sending newsletters maybe once or twice a week, to be decided.

 

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