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Nina’s 5 Simple Ways to Beat Stress and Anxiety: Workbook Announcement
I have some updates for you on my new book, Bridges of Resilience, A Teenage Journey of Friendship, Courage, and Discovery. In addition to being on sale on Amazon in Kindle and print versions, it is now on sale on Barnes and Noble Press in paperback and will be sold on IngramSpark in print beginning 8/9/2024.…
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Bridges of Resilience: A Teenage Journey of Friendship, Courage, and Discovery – Top 10 Teen and Young Adult Novels
I wanted to share a happy moment with you today. As always, I worry about whether my writing and marketing are making a positive difference anywhere. After so many years in the helping professions, (social work, psychology, therapy, supervision), I still want to be an uplifting presence in the world. Ah well, I never could…
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Free eBook: Bridges of Resilience on Amazon | Teenage Journey of Friendship, Courage, and Recovery
If you’re curious about my first novel, Bridges of Resilience: A Teenage Journey of Friendship, Courage, and Recovery, it will be free on Amazon from Sunday, July 28 through Thursday, August 1. While it’s a story about teens dealing with adolescent issues, there is plenty of coverage of family dysfunction and women’s developmental issues as…
Suanne Lewis
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Effective Self-Soothing Techniques for Stress Release: Insights from Bridges of Resilience
I was talking with a visitor who had read my novel, Bridges of Resilience: A Teenage Journey of Friendship, Courage, and Discovery. We discussed my inclusion of the self-soothing techniques of yoga, Tai Chi, and focused breathing for stress release introduced and practiced by the character, Gram, in the novel. These are practices I use every day…
Suanne Lewis
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Bridges of Resilience by Suanne Lewis: Inspiring Adolescent Journey
Get ready to dive into the heartwarming tale of Bridges of Resilience: A Teenage Journey of Friendship, Courage, and Determination where friendships are forged, courage is tested, and determination shines bright! In a quaint small town where the evidence of disappointment and family strife linger, a varied cast of characters finds themselves at a crossroads.…
Suanne Lewis
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Bridges of Resilience: A Teenage Journey of Friendship and Courage | 4-Step Approach Novel
As I was considering how to announce my upcoming book, my first novel, I realized that I focus my writing (articles, non-fiction, and fiction) on teaching tales designed to challenge my readers to explore positive values, mindfully observe their environment, develop greater self-awareness, and ultimately increase joy and life satisfaction through their relationships. What does…
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I’ve Neglected You and I Apologize. Medical Issues Are Beginning to Resolve and Novel Revisions Are Completed
I haven’t been in touch lately due to serious family medical issues. I’ve been completing revisions to my novel when I have a spare moment. I apologize for the online silence. The family’s medical issues are resolving somewhat and that’s a relief. Completing the revisions to the novel is also a relief. I’m about to submit it…
Suanne Lewis
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First Draft of Novel Complete: Self-Doubt in Play
I’ve been telling you about writing my first novel and I’m glad to say that the challenge of the first draft is finished. It’s a coming-of-age story that describes a young teen’s challenge with anxiety and self-doubt amidst family chaos and bullying. It’s a heroine’s journey with a crew of supportive friends, including her loyal…
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New book and young hawks this Spring
I’m still working on Harry’s (the English setter sidekick) story of supporting our young heroine, Nina. Hopefully, my first draft will be complete this month. Since I’m a newbie in writing novels, having only written hundreds of clinical reports in my previous life, I will need some beta readers to give me some feedback on the book. If…
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I’m missing writing about dog buddies so…
Several years ago I had a lovely English Setter, named Sam. English setters are in the hunting dog category and are one of the oldest breeds of hunting dogs, or so I’ve read. They are often used for hunting birds and will fetch downed birds and will point with foreleg and tail when spotting one in the…
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