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August 19, 2022
5 Reasons Why Every Author Should Have A Website
A website or landing page is one of the easiest and least expensive selling tools for your book. It also establishes the book’s online identity. You could create an author website if you plan on having more than one book. Or you could create a book website that is focused just on one book. Include a HOME page, ABOUT ME (the Author) page, Contact page, and a Call to Action. We recommend adding a page for your media/press kit, so that media outlets and channels can easily reach you (i.e. A book store selling sheet so bookstores will be able to order your book easily).
2. Introduce Yourself to the World Wide WebA website makes you look professional to your audience. You are able to connect with new and old readers in a more personal way, in addition to giving them a place to find contact information.
3. Grow Your Email List and Capture Your Reader’s EmailsHelp grow your sales with an opt-in form on your website. The best call to action on your author website is a form to have your reader enter their name and email in exchange for something they want. It could be a PDF with a Top 10 checklist or a workbook supplement to your book. It could be a video of you for inside author information. Book stores don’t share their customer information with you, so you will need to capture your reader’s email and name.
4. Educate & EngageWrite blog posts that will educate and engage your readers. Blog posts also boost your website’s SEO! Give insider author information. Create a Video blog (vlog). Make sure you commit to posting once a month, twice a month, or four times per month. The key is to be consistent.
5. Exposure & AnnouncementsGive potential readers a place to find your book. Your website highlights your story and your book. It’s an online hub for every event you speak at, every award your book receives, etc. It also announces upcoming events, releases, special sales, events, and fundraisers. If you are doing a book signing tour or speaking tour, make sure to include your dates and events on a page on your author website.
ConclusionAn author website can reach beyond the bookshelf to help you generate more business and build your fan base. At Elite Online Publishing, we believe one of the most crucial steps in creating future success for our authors is picking the right type of website their audience will experience.
Types of websites Elite offers:
Information Website: Our “Info” website delivers information to your customers about you, your brand, your business, and/or your services and/or products.
Lead Page Website: Our “Lead Page” Website is a powerful marketing tool designed to generate leads, allowing you to grow sales and increase revenues.
eComm Shopping Website: Our “eComm Shopping” Website provides an e-commerce solution that allows you to sell digital and/or physical products online.
Don’t hesitate, build your author website today or hire Elite Online Publishing to build it for you.
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August 15, 2022
Building Your Message Through Connections with Jeffrey Van Dyk
Jenn Foster and Melanie Johnson co-owners of Elite Online Publishing, interview Jeffrey Van Dyk about how to advance in your industry, your business, and your career by honing in on who you want to serve.
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About Jeffrey Van Dyk:
“We help people connect to a type of guidance outside of their logical mind, you might call it your gut, your intuition. If you’re spiritual, you could call it God or the universe, whatever it is, to ask these questions about who you are, why you’re here, who you’re meant to serve and what you’re meant to do in this world.” (4:15)
“If we can solve a systemic problem, we offer more value in that market than anybody else. In that relationship between our psychology and the psychology of our customers and the things they say they want and need are willing to pay.” (9:35)
“So when we’re innovating in a market, we often have to do education based marketing because we aren’t competing we’re in a category of one and that mindset has to be front and center when it comes to our messaging, when it comes to our brand and story.” (14:28)
Jeffrey Van Dyk is the founder of The Courageous Messenger, which supports messengers around the globe to become impactful paradigm changers. He pioneered a system that helps leaders use their core wounds to create more effective, engaging messaging and marketing, and use their intuitive guidance to launch truly paradigm changing ideas.
Jeffrey was a two-time president of the International Coach Federation chapter in San Francisco. He co-founded True Purpose Israel, worked in Colombia with business and political leaders to heal the wounds of the country, and while at Microsoft, designed speaker training systems for world-changing leaders like Peter Jennings, Bill Gates, former French President, Jacque Chirac, and former Prime Minister of Israel Ariel Sharon.
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The post Building Your Message Through Connections with Jeffrey Van Dyk first appeared on Book Publishing.August 12, 2022
#1 International Bestselling Author Amy Lawrence – The Power of Food Prep
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
#1 International Bestselling Author Amy Lawrence releases her book “The Power of Food Prep: Take the Stress Out of Meal Planning with the Gourmet Done Skinny Method” with SuccessBOTHELL, WA– Friday, Aug 12th,2022 – Author Amy Lawrence joined the ranks of bestselling authors on Amazon with her New Book, “The Power of Food Prep: Take the Stress Out of Meal Planning with the Gourmet Done Skinny Method,” which was released Tuesday, August 9th, 2022, by Amazon.com – the nation’s #1 place to buy books.
Elite Online Publishing Published, Promoted, and Reached #1 International Bestseller in THIRTEEN categories in the USA and CA. Including Cooking Meat, Poultry & Seafood, Cooking Poultry, Appetizer Cooking, Low Fat Cooking, Slow Cooker Recipes, Casseroles, and Cooking for Kids in the US. Professional Cooking, Sauces, Salsa & Garnishes Cookbooks, U.S. Regional Northwestern Cooking, U.S. Regional Western Cooking, U.S. Regional Midwestern Cooking, Sauces, Salsa & Garnishes Cookbooks, and Canning & Preserving in CA. She also hit #1 Hot New Release in EIGHTEEN Categories in the UK, US, and CA.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Who has time to cook every day? And who wants to?
If you’re like most busy people who often resort to ordering out or paying too much at restaurants when you’re too exhausted to cook, there’s a better way. With meal planning and prep, you can have healthy, gourmet, home-cooked meals every day by cooking only a few days a week. You don’t have to be a “Type A” person and have every meal planned out on the calendar for this to work for you. You don’t have to spend a fortune on kitchen gadgets or spend hours on the weekend cooking for the week.
The Gourmet Done Skinny Meal Method is the best solution for busy foodies to save time, save money, and cut calories. So, roll up your sleeves, put on your apron, grab a notebook, and get ready to learn the power of food prep with the Gourmet Done Skinny Meal Method.
You will learn:
an easy way to prep healthy meals that doesn’t require you to spend the entire day in the kitchena simple method to cook only a few hours a week and pull out quick meals on other daysa solution that doesn’t require you to eat the same thing five days in a rowthe basic tools you need to meal prep without collecting a bunch of gadgets you’ll never use againtime-saving tips and tricks to set you up for success“This isn’t your typical “been there, done that” food prep book. Not even close! This cookbook is a must-read for anyone who loves delicious gourmet food but just doesn’t have time to cook two hours every night. You will love all of Amy’s easy techniques and quick tips that are unique, making gourmet cooking a joy. Read this book and learn from one of the best. You’ll be amazed at your delicious results!”
-Sandra Yancey, CEO, and Founder
eWomenNetwork, Inc.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Amy Lawrence is the CEO of Gourmet Done Skinny. She has combined her talents and love of cooking to produce healthy gourmet recipes for her company and food blog gourmetdoneskinny.com.
A former restaurant owner and tea blender, she has been in the food and tea industry officially since 2003 but jokes it has been her “calling” since the day she was born. She has taught numerous cooking classes, written more than 14 books, has produced numerous instructional cooking videos, and continues to keep up with her weekly recipe blog. Her former tearoom won best small tearoom in the US in 2004.
Amy is dedicated to showing others you don’t have to suffer eating boring, bland meals in order to lose weight and be your best self. She developed her Gourmet Done Skinny Meal Method to show busy foodies how with minimal planning and prep they can enjoy these healthy, gourmet, home-cooked meals all week long.
A military brat, born in Germany, Amy has lived all over the US and Germany. She earned a MS in Special Education, as well as a BS in Education and German, all from Kansas State University. While in Germany, she earned an AA degree from the University of Maryland’s Munich, Germany campus. Amy currently resides in the Pacific Northwest and is building a home in Idaho. She loves to travel with her family and has been all over the world, including visits to China, Russia, Ukraine, Czechoslovakia, Poland, India, and Nepal.
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ABOUT ELITE ONLINE PUBLISHING
This book was published by Elite Online Publishing, Authority In Every Word. Writing is just the beginning. It’s about ensuring your book helps you smartly grow your brand, business, and credibility. Founders Melanie Johnson and Jenn Foster built Elite Online Publishing with a singular purpose in mind: to empower you to deliver authority in every word you write. They, along with their team of experienced publishers, deliver a high-touch and high-impact experience for creating, publishing, and marketing #1 bestselling books. In fact, they are passionate about more than telling great stories. They are adamant about proving the value of your perspective and expertise by ensuring you become a #1 bestselling author. So much so, they guarantee it. No matter where you are in the book writing process, Elite Online Publishing is your partner for creating, publishing, and marketing your #1 bestselling book. For more information, visit www.eliteonlinepublishing.com and tune into the Elite Expert Insider Podcast.
A donation was made in Amy Lawrence’s name on behalf of Elite Online Publishing to sponsor a child at the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation—the child will receive 6 books of their choice provided by the foundation. An additional donation was made to the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, providing an Imagination Library book to a child each month for 1 year!
The post #1 International Bestselling Author Amy Lawrence – The Power of Food Prep first appeared on Book Publishing.August 9, 2022
[Book Release] The Power of Food Prep by Amy Lawrence
TODAY ONLY, the Kindle eBook is only $0.99 cents. Head over to Amazon and order your eBook for yourself or a friend. Hurry before the price goes back to the regular price.
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International Link: https://authorexperts.club/show-book/B0B86XCBCS
ABOUT THE BOOK
Who has time to cook everyday? And who wants to?If you’re like most busy people who often resort to ordering out or paying too much at restaurants when you’re too exhausted to cook, there’s a better way. With meal planning and prep, you can have healthy, gourmet, home-cooked meals everyday by cooking only a few days a week. You don’t have to be a “Type A” person and have every meal planned out on the calendar for this to work for you. You don’t have to spend a fortune on kitchen gadgets or spend hours on the weekend cooking for the week.
The Gourmet Done Skinny Meal Method is the best solution for busy foodies to save time, save money, and cut calories. So, roll up your sleeves, put on your apron, grab a notebook, and get ready to learn the power of food prep with the Gourmet Done Skinny Meal Method.
You will learn:
an easy way to prep healthy meals that doesn’t require you to spend the entire day in the kitchena simple method to cook only a few hours a week and pull out quick meals on other daysa solution that doesn’t require you to eat the same thing five days in a rowthe basic tools you need to meal prep without collecting a bunch of gadgets you’ll never use againtime-saving tips and tricks to set you up for success“This isn’t your typical “been there, done that” food prep book. Not even close! This cookbook is a must-read for anyone who loves delicious gourmet food, but just doesn’t have time to cook two hours every night. You will love all of Amy’s easy techniques and quick tips that are unique, making gourmet cooking a joy. Read this book and learn from one of the best. You’ll be amazed at your delicious results!”
-Sandra Yancey, CEO and Founder
eWomenNetwork, Inc
Amy Lawrence is the CEO of Gourmet Done Skinny. She combines her talents and love of cooking to produce healthy gourmet recipes for her company and food blog GourmetDoneSkinny.com. The tea room and restaurant she owned was voted “Best Small Tea Room in the USA” in 2004, a testament to her style and skillfulness as an entrepreneur. Amy has been an instructor for the World Tea Expo, Northwest Tea Festival, and a special guest on the Weight Loss Made Real Podcast. She has written fourteen books, traveled the world with her family, and is a proud member of the eWomen Network.
Click Here to get your copy for only .99 cents today.
Have a Fantastic Day,
Jenn Foster & Melanie Johnson
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The post [Book Release] The Power of Food Prep by Amy Lawrence first appeared on Book Publishing.August 8, 2022
Learning The Power of Food Prep with Amy Lawrence
Melanie Johnson co-owner of Elite Online Publishing, interviews Amy Lawrence about her new book “The Power of Food Prep” and how her method has changed her eating habits for life.
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About Amy Lawrence:
A lot of people have heard about the big cook day, which everybody dreads. But my favorite way to do food prep is every time you make something, you double or triple it. So that you have plenty of it for months to come. (5:43)
“I am one of those cooks that likes to do everything by hand, the slow method, typically, but the Instapot keeps the meat so tender and it’s so quick.” (15:26)
“Don’t get overwhelmed with my method. When you read the book, there are three different ways to food prep pick. And I, suggest you cook three times a week, but if that’s too much for you. Then just cook once a week and you can slowly build up your freezer.” (17:37)
Amy Lawrence is the CEO of Gourmet Done Skinny, where she empowers foodies and family cooks to rise above mediocre and become masterful in the kitchen. Dedicated to helping families avoid the dread of eating boring, bland meals, Amy is passionate about teaching other foodies how to make healthy gourmet meals to enjoy today, preserve, and freeze for another day.
Her signature Gourmet Done Skinny Meal Method blends the efficiency of meal planning and prep with the creativity and fun of Amy’s signature recipes to create flavorful, satisfying, nutritious meals that can make the cook of the house feel like a gourmet chef. The result is less food waste, greater savings on the grocery and take-out food bill, noticeable weight loss, and improved efficiency in the kitchen.
About The Book “The Power of Food Prep”:If you’re like most busy people who often resort to ordering out or paying too much at restaurants when you’re too exhausted to cook, there’s a better way. With meal planning and prep, you can have healthy, gourmet, home-cooked meals everyday by cooking only a few days a week. You don’t have to be a “Type A” person and have every meal planned out on the calendar for this to work for you. You don’t have to spend a fortune on kitchen gadgets or spend hours on the weekend cooking for the week.
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If you found value from this podcast, please support us by leaving a rating and review on iTunes! Each review is read personally, and we would love your feedback! Thank you in advance.
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The post Learning The Power of Food Prep with Amy Lawrence first appeared on Book Publishing.August 5, 2022
#1 International Bestselling Author Mark Merkley releases his book “Sandra’s Syndrome”
Phoenix, AZ– Friday, August 5, 2022 – Author Mark Merkley joined the ranks of bestselling authors on Amazon with his New Book, “Sandra’s Syndrome,” which was released Tuesday, July 26, 2022, by Amazon.com – the nation’s #1 place to buy books.
Elite Online Publishing published, promoted, and reached #1 International Bestseller on Amazon in SEVEN categories in the US and AU. Including LGBTQ+ Humor and Transgender Romance in the US. Christian Social Issues, Mountain U.S. Regional Travel, Blasphemy Heresy & Apostasy, Sexuality & Gender Studies Spirituality, and Step-Parenting & Blended Families. He also reached #1 Hot New Release in TEN categories in US and AU.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Secrets are cruel challenges.
Especially a secret God gave Sandra that not even He can accept and refuses to tolerate. Sandra is a Mormon girl, but this story is not about Mormons. It is about an explosive secret, racial bigotry, superstition, and bias toward uncommon people-a mixture with the power to transform humanity.
Humorous, thoughtful, sensual, and a gripping page-turner to the end, Sandra’s Syndrome gives readers a beloved heroine at a time when humankind needs one like never before. June 8, 1978, a historic date for an entire church that attempted to end racism. For Sandra, it was the first day of battle to end separation and segregation for all special children of God … and you won’t believe the miraculous conclusion.
A love story of true-life fiction.
PRAISE FOR SANDRA’S SYNDROME
“Sandra’s Syndrome is a must-read for anyone struggling to reconcile the confining traditional views within America’s Christian congregations and society’s emergent understanding of gender and sexual identity. Powerful and provocative. You will fall in love with Sandra and Luke as they fall in love with each other, and with themselves” -ANGIE FENIMORE
“WOW, WHAT A RIDE! Sandra’s Syndrome is unlike any book I’ve ever read. It was thought-provoking, imaginative, compelling, and intriguing, all at once … some of it did make me uncomfortable, but even the most difficult issues were capably handled in this book”
-KATHRYN JENKINS OVESON
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mark Merkley is an author and retired university instructor. He has a MA and BA in Organizational and Interpersonal Communication from Brigham Young University. Mark was trained formally as a technical writer and has recently delved into the world of creative writing.
An avid reader, Mark first received his inspiration for Sandra’s Syndrome from a character in Kathy Reichs’ bestselling novel, Bones Never Lie. After spending several years cultivating the idea in his mind, he decided to start writing it two days after his retirement. When Mark is not behind a computer, he spends time playing softball and basketball; he enjoys puzzles and decision-making problems. Mark hosts uproarious parties and game nights for his friends. They bond over their love for travel, new experiences, fine tastes, and adventure. Love and acceptance are consistent.
Click Here to Follow Mark on Instagram!
Click Here to Watch the Book Trailer!
ABOUT ELITE ONLINE PUBLISHINGThis book was published by Elite Online Publishing, Purpose in Every Word. Writing is just the beginning. How will your book empower you to smartly grow your brand, business, and credibility? Partner with a team of publishers who deliver a high-touch and high-impact experience for creating, publishing, and marketing your #1 bestselling book. They are passionate about more than telling great stories. They are adamant about proving the value of your perspective and expertise by ensuring you become a #1 bestselling author. In fact, they guarantee it.
Learn more about Elite Online Publishing at EliteOnlinePublishing.com
A donation was made in Mark Merkley’s name on behalf of Elite Online Publishing to sponsor a child at the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation—the child will receive 6 books of their choice provided by the foundation. An additional donation was made to the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, providing an Imagination Library book to a child each month for 1 year!
Learn more about the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation
Learn more about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
The post #1 International Bestselling Author Mark Merkley releases his book “Sandra’s Syndrome” first appeared on Book Publishing.August 1, 2022
Meditating Your Financial Future with Ken Kladouris
Jenn Foster and Melanie Johnson co-owners of Elite Online Publishing, interview Ken Kladouris about how mediation and goals can lead you to your future of success.
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About Ken Kladouris:
“You’re financial goal, whatever it may be, you have to start somewhere and it’s where you are right now. Cuz that’s where you’re starting from.” (5:49)
“Finding that stillness, I realized I didn’t need to be doing everything that I was doing prior and I could be more intentional with what I was doing and create even more success from a place of happiness.” (8:45)
“You can’t control the stock market. It’s gonna do what it does every day. So that’s why you have to create a plan that uses it, and again, reaches your goals.” (13:05)
Ken Kladouris is an esteemed wealth advisor, course creator and published author who believes you should be living your life, by design. Charting his own course in the wealth management industry, Ken has a focus on curating securitized real estate for investors seeking to defer taxes through a 1031 exchange. This has allowed the men and women Ken is proud to serve the ability to infuse more life into their years here and now – not just in retirement.
About Get There!:What is your purpose? What are you passionate about? What is your ‘why’ for the rest of your life? Big questions…with big answers. Would you like help finding these answers? Even successful people struggle to navigate their course before finding their way. If you are feeling overwhelmed with what to do and how to get your financial life in order, don’t worry. This is a guide to help you identify what you truly want for your life.
Learn More About The Book Here
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The post Meditating Your Financial Future with Ken Kladouris first appeared on Book Publishing.July 29, 2022
#1 International Bestselling Author Kate DiLeo
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
#1 International Bestselling Author Kate DiLeo releases her book “Muting the Megaphone” with Success
Plymouth, MN– Friday, July 29, 2022 – Author Kate DiLeo joined the ranks of bestselling authors on Amazon with her New Book, “Muting the Megaphone: Stop Telling Stories and Start Having Conversations” which was released Tuesday, July 26,, 2022, by Amazon.com the nation’s #1 place to buy books.
Elite Online Publishing promoted the book and reached #1 International Bestseller on Amazon in SIX categories. Including Media & Communications Business, Business Operations Research, Business Planning & Forecasting, Business Production & Operations, Business Writing, and Writing Skill Reference. The book also hit #1 Hot New Release in TWELVE categories in the USA and Australia.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Today’s digital economy has turned us into bullish broadcasters. We shout as if we are holding a megaphone in our hands, blasting out a multitude of messages, hoping to catch our prospects’ attention. Equally, we are inundated with messages that yell right back. All this noise is in the name of storytelling.
Stories don’t compel people to buy. Conversations do.
Your brand is more than a story, more than a one-way monologue where one person talks while the other person listens. It can be a compelling message that shares who you are and what you do, how you solve your customer’s problem, and how you are different from the competition. It can be the powerful dialogue that authentically gets the right prospect to the right table at the right time. It can be the path of least resistance to revenue that changes the trajectory of your organization.
You don’t need to learn more strategies on how to tell a story. You need to know exactly how to write each piece of your message in such a way that it creates conversations that convert. If you are ready to cut the fluff and build a brand that wins more work, then this book is for you.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
An “accidental brand strategist” who originally intended to pursue a Ph.D. in Anthropology, Kate DiLeo discovered the power of branding during her first sales job. In the pursuit of making quota, Kate realized she needed to cut through the noise with a message that would compel prospects to want to have a conversation. It was that, or she was out of a job.
Kate overcame, honed her craft, and went on to successfully manage millions in pipeline by throwing out the long monologue sales scripts and unsubscribing leads from complex story-based marketing campaigns. Instead, she delivered a simple pitch that invited prospects to engage in a compelling conversation by sharing what she did, how she could solve their problem, and how she differed from the competition.
That pitch, which Kate calls, “The Brand Trifecta,” is rooted in her firm belief that brand is the path of least resistance to revenue. The ability to clearly articulate these three points offers the prospect all the information they need to opt-in and say, “Now that’s interesting. I want to have a conversation.” Throughout her career in both agency and corporate settings, she pursued her branding side hustle until 2019, when she turned it into her full-time business.
Kate is honored to have worked with more than 200 brands across 20 sectors. She is passionate about partnering with founder-led organizations that desire to craft an authentic, purpose-driven message to effectively get more prospects to the table, more users who click, and more customers who buy.
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This book was published by OXYGEN Publishing Agency, breathe life into your books. An independent publishing agency located in Canada and the UK on a mission to empower your desire to inspire and impact the lives of others by becoming the author of your extraordinary story. Learn more at OxygenPublishing.com
ABOUT ELITE ONLINE PUBLISHING
Elite Online Publishing, Authority In Every Word. Writing is just the beginning. How will your book empower you to smartly grow your brand, business, and credibility? Partner with a team of publishers who deliver a high-touch and high-impact experience for creating, publishing, and marketing your #1 bestselling book. They are passionate about more than telling great stories. They are adamant about proving the value of your perspective and expertise by ensuring you become a #1 bestselling author. In fact, they guarantee it.
Learn more about Elite Online Publishing at EliteOnlinePublishing.com
A donation was made in Kate DiLeo’s name on behalf of Elite Online Publishing to sponsor a child at the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation—the child will receive 6 books of their choice provided by the foundation. An additional donation was made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, providing an Imagination Library book to a child each month for 1 year!
Learn more about the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation
Learn more about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
The post #1 International Bestselling Author Kate DiLeo first appeared on Book Publishing.July 26, 2022
[Book Release] Sandra’s Syndrome by Author Mark Merkley
We are excited to announce the new book by Mark Merkley, Sandra’s Syndrome.
TODAY ONLY, the Kindle eBook is only $0.99 cents. Head over to Amazon and order your eBook for yourself or a friend. Hurry before the price goes back to the regular price.
Share this link: https://amzn.to/3yxEKbc
International Link: https://authorexperts.club/show-book/B0B6G4QGZ1
ABOUT THE BOOK
Secrets are cruel challenges.
Especially a secret God gave Sandra that not even He can accept and refuses to tolerate. Sandra is a Mormon girl, but this story is not about Mormons. It is about an explosive secret, racial bigotry, superstition, and bias toward uncommon people-a mixture with the power to transform humanity.
Humorous, thoughtful, sensual, and a gripping page-turner to the end, Sandra’s Syndrome gives readers a beloved heroine at a time when humankind needs one like never before. June 8, 1978, a historic date for an entire church that attempted to end racism. For Sandra, it was the first day of battle to end separation and segregation for all special children of God … and you won’t believe the miraculous conclusion.
A love story of true-life fiction.
Praise for Sandra’s Syndrome:
“Sandra’s Syndrome is a must-read for anyone struggling to reconcile the confining traditional views within America’s Christian congregations and society’s emergent understanding of gender and sexual identity. Powerful and provocative. You will fall in love with Sandra and Luke as they fall in love with each other and with themselves”
-ANGIE FENIMORE
“WOW, WHAT A RIDE! Sandra’s Syndrome is unlike any book I’ve ever read. It was thought-provoking, imaginative, compelling, and intriguing, all at once … some of it did make me uncomfortable, but even the most difficult issues were capably handled in this book”
-KATHRYN JENKINS OVESON
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mark Merkley is an author and retired university instructor. He has a MA and BA in Organizational and Interpersonal Communication from Brigham Young University. Mark was trained formally as a technical writer and has recently delved into the world of creative writing. He believes that humor within creative storytelling possesses greater emotional opportunity to provide readers personal understanding of characters and their experience with complex issues.
An avid reader, Mark first received his inspiration for Sandra’s Syndrome from a character in Kathy Reichs’ bestselling novel, Bones Never Lie. After spending several years cultivating the idea in his mind, he decided to start writing it two days after his retirement. It is controversial. However, religion and science must engage common ground to understand the misunderstood and accept the uncommon. That common ground is the battlefield for the victory of social acceptance and inclusion.
When Mark is not behind a computer, he spends time playing softball and basketball; he enjoys puzzles and decision-making problems. Mark hosts uproarious parties and game nights for his friends. They bond over their love for travel, new experiences, fine tastes, and adventure. Love and acceptance are consistent.
Click Here to get your copy for only .99 cents today.
Watch the Video Trailer
PS – It would be a super extra favor to the author if you had the time to write a review of the book on Amazon. We will look for feedback on what you thought about the book and the biggest benefit you received from the book.
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The post [Book Release] Sandra’s Syndrome by Author Mark Merkley first appeared on Book Publishing.July 25, 2022
Writing The Book Sandra’s Syndrome with Mark Merkley
Jenn Foster and Melanie Johnson co-owners of Elite Online Publishing, interview Mark Merkley about his upcoming book Sandra’s Syndrome and how he has had to overcome his own prejudices within religion.
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About Mark Merkley:
“She asked me, who is the antagonist in your book? And I responded religion.I don’t think it is too far go to say that religions have been the greater, culprit for bias and prejudice, racially, homophobically, and many other social issues.” (6:49)
“I hope that what my book will do in some way is say to people, no, we really need to take a look at how religions teach, how they expose this prejudice and bias to people.” (9:20)
“People will understand that we do hold a bias and a prejudice towards people because we just think this isn’t right. You know, God would never do this.” (13:32)
Mark Merkley is an author and retired university instructor. He has a MA and BA in Organizational and Interpersonal Communication from Brigham Young University. Mark was trained formally as a technical writer and has recently delved into the world of creative writing. He believes that humor within creative storytelling possesses greater emotional opportunity to provide readers personal understanding of characters and their experience with complex issues.
About Sandra’s Syndrome:Sandra is a Mormon girl, but this story is not about Mormons. It is about an explosive secret, racial bigotry, superstition, and bias toward uncommon people-a mixture with the power to transform humanity.
Sandra’s Syndrome gives readers a beloved heroine at a time when humankind needs one like never before. June 8, 1978, a historic date for an entire church that attempted to end racism. For Sandra, it was the first day of battle to end separation and segregation for all special children of God … and you won’t believe the miraculous conclusion.
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