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  • Valentine’s Day Book Sale for Uplifting Reads

    It’s snowy and cold outside, but Valentine’s Day is a cheerful celebration. I placed two of my books on sale for the season at Amazon and they should be approved in the next several hours. If you’re interested in an uplifting novel about how a community helps a young teen cope with bullying and another…

    Suanne Lewis

    February 11, 2025
    books by the author, self motivation, teen issues
    books, personal transformation, self-help, tension release
  • Keeping Your Canine Friend’s Paws Safe in Winter

    Keeping Your Canine Friend’s Paws Safe in Winter

    This week, in the single-digit temperatures of our backyard, I’ve been worried about Calli’s (my sweet Yorky-Chon) foot comfort on the snow and ice. I haven’t wanted to take her on our usual walks on the surrounding streets, which have been treated with ice-melt chemicals from the snowplows. I’ve tried to provide little boots and…

    Suanne Lewis

    January 26, 2025
    dog lovers, Uncategorized
  • The Power of Friendship: Canine Companion Tales

    Friendship is a subject I’ve frequently written about. It comes in many forms and is extremely meaningful and valuable both from the giving and the receiving end. What is meant by that? Receiving friendship as well as providing friendship relieves stress, provides hope, and builds confidence. As I considered the topic, I began to think…

    Suanne Lewis

    January 18, 2025
    books by the author, dog lovers
    communication, dogs, tension release
  • Creating Peace: A Guide to Coping with Anxiety

    The end of a calendar year and the beginning of a new one can pressure one to finish tasks we’ve started and plan on completing new ones.  I feel the pressure and am working on starting and finishing new projects. Additionally, I am also celebrating (in a small way) completing my 2024 plan to construct and…

    Suanne Lewis

    January 10, 2025
    self motivation
    attention focus, books, dogs, personal transformation, self-help, tension release, yoga
  • Lessons from Publishing: Navigating Obstacles with Grace

    Recently, I found that Amazon blocked my little workbook, Nina’s Five Simple Ways to Beat Stress and Anxiety. I was perplexed because it was published for several days before being blocked. Their reasons for the blockage were that the cover was too similar to my novel Bridges of Resilience: A Teenage Journey for Friendship, Courage, and…

    Suanne Lewis

    December 19, 2024
    books by the author, self motivation
    books, self-help, tension release, yoga
  • Unconditional Love: Lessons from Dogs for a Better World

    I’ve been working on my writing skills, planning for the coming year, and learning better ways to communicate with the world. Whew!! It’s been a challenge. In reviewing material I plan to compile for a book on wellness and self-care tips, I came across an article I wrote for a regional magazine that I thought…

    Suanne Lewis

    November 23, 2024
    books by the author, communication, dog lovers, self motivation
    books, dog, dogs, pets, self-help, tension release
  • Mindfulness Insights from Dr. Suanne Lewis on Profound Professionals Podcast

    I was delighted to be invited to participate in a panel presentation on the Jessica Koch podcast of Profound Professionals on October 28. This program, which has been on the air for seven years, focuses on professionals who are dedicated to making a positive impact in the world. As my first podcast, I was unsure…

    Suanne Lewis

    November 12, 2024
    Uncategorized
    content-creation, podcast, podcasting
  • Inspiration from Thich Nhat Hanh: Writing with Mindfulness

    I’ve been busy trying to learn more about the book writing and publishing business, which is certainly a new and challenging endeavor for me. As I begin to feel overwhelmed with new information and skills that need more honing, I find I need to retreat to one of my favorite resources for inspiration and peace…

    Suanne Lewis

    October 30, 2024
    books by the author, communication, Effective parenting, mindful communication, Parent-Child Category, self motivation
    art, books, communication, Parent-Child Communication, personal transformation, relationships, writing
  • Five Empowering Tips to Beat Anxiety Confidently

    I’ve finally received my author copies of my first workbook project, Nina’s Five Simple Ways to Beat Stress and Anxiety.  After such a trial of formatting the little book, I’m inordinately pleased with the results. It’s so simple and open for doodling, scribbling, writing, and thinking about a few targeted issues that I think it will…

    Suanne Lewis

    October 16, 2024
    books by the author, mindful communication, self motivation, teen issues
    books, personal transformation, self-help, tension release, yoga
  • Mindful Parenting: Building Connections with Your Child

    As I prepare to present a talk in December about my book Do You Know How to Talk with Your Young Child? Learn the 4 Steps Connect Approach to Converse and Connect, I’ve been looking at websites and podcasts related to effective and mindful parenting communication. I’ve found a few sites that appear to resonate with…

    Suanne Lewis

    October 4, 2024
    books by the author, communication, Effective parenting, mindful communication, Parent-Child Category
    children, mental-health, Parent-Child Communication, parenting, personal transformation, psychology, self-help
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