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Effective Stress Relief Techniques for Everyday Life

I’m pleased that my non-fiction book on stress relief and self-care is finally published and available to the public. It is a combination of my self-care choices for the past many decades and a call to those who frequently ignore their own self-care in the busy pursuit of caring for others: other people, pets, institutions,…

Suanne Lewis

October 20, 2025

books by the author, nature, inspiration, self motivation

books, self-help, tension release

Self-Care Book for Busy People Is About to Be Published

My new book, Move Beyond Burnout: Self-Care for Those Who Never Stop Giving is currently on pre-order on Amazon. The eBook is available 10-14-25 and the paperback version will be published on 10-20-25. I’m excited to have finished the writing, editing, and formatting of this book as it is a culmination of practices I’ve used, taught, and…

Suanne Lewis

October 11, 2025

books by the author, cozy mystery

books, personal transformation, self-help, tension release, yoga

An Upcoming Book, A Book Signing, and an Autumn Greeting

Gram’s story-Episode 4 Laura Devane was back at the Bellaire Senior Center for her weekly yoga class. She wryly considered the coffee break her personal grilling by class members about her previous life in New Mexico before returning to Virginia. She didn’t mind the frank curiosity, because it gave her an opportunity to review her…

Suanne Lewis

September 22, 2025

books by the author, self motivation

books, burnout, dogs, tension release, yoga

New Book Release Scheduled for October

Good morning, folks, I’m at the final edit stage of my new non-fiction book and have found a title I think will resonate with many individuals these days. The book’s title, A Respite for Caregivers: Learn Simple Holistic Approaches to Self- Care, speaks to busy people who are devoted to caring for others, minimizing time left for personal wellness…

Suanne Lewis

September 15, 2025

books by the author, self motivation

attention focus, books, self-help, tension release

Gram’s Story-Episode 3

Laura was greeted by Kelly, the receptionist who was young, friendly, casually dressed. She was lovely with long, flowing black hair and a bright smile. “Hi Laura. Your folks are ready for you. I think they’re as interested in your stories as the class itself. You’ve been getting great reviews!” Laura’s forehead wrinkled in a…

Suanne Lewis

August 22, 2025

books by the author, cozy mystery, dog lovers, family issues

books, dogs

Heavy Clouds Scattered with Sunshine

Hello my friends, You have not heard from me for a while due to “severe cloudy weather.” My laptop screen became damaged and I had to replace the computer, which is not a quick thing to do from a rural, economically depressed region of the country. Even ordering and receiving a replacement took several more…

Suanne Lewis

August 17, 2025

books by the author, cozy mystery, dog lovers

books, tension release

Invitation to a Book Signing! Ongoing Preparation for My New Non-fiction Book

This is just a brief message to announce how pleased I am to have a book signing scheduled for my recently published book, Disappearance at Sycamore Grove: A Journey of Courage, Forgiveness, and Acceptance. The book signing will be at Main Street Books, Frostburg, MD, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 11:00 am-2:00 pm. The venue is a lovely,…

Suanne Lewis

July 25, 2025

books by the author, cozy mystery, dog lovers

books, dogs

A Yoga Teacher’s Heartfelt Story: From Yoga to Love

Episode 2-Gram’s Story Laura entered the Bellaire Senior Center for her weekly seated yoga class. She planned to focus on balance today, helping her students develop increased awareness of their body’s position in space. Initially, she would use the chairs for support to focus while seated, and then, if members chose to stand, she would use…

Suanne Lewis

July 19, 2025

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First Episode of Gram’s Story and A Canine Description

Hello folks, Thank you for signing up for my newsletter/blog. As you will see, I’ve included the first episode of Gram’s Story, along with a brief aside about one of my favorite topics: dogs. You can also check out the new story episodes on my author website: http://www.suannelewisauthor.com. Gram’s Story-Episode 1 “Hometown” Laura Devane entered…

Suanne Lewis

June 24, 2025

books by the author, dog lovers

books, dogs

Explore New Stories and Updates on My Author Site

Good morning, folks, I have designed a new author website with updated information about my books. This will be more manageable for those interested. Also, for the pet lovers among my readers, there will be continued stories and information about one of my favorite topics! I hope you’ll check out my new address at: https://www.suannelewisauthor.com…

Suanne Lewis

June 19, 2025

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dogs