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Discover Five Simple Ways to Manage Stress and Anxiety
Finally I have published the companion workbook to Bridges of Resilience: A Teenage Journey of Friendship, Courage, and Discovery. Nina’s Five Simple Ways to Beat Stress was published today in paperback on Amazon. While this might seem like a fairly straightforward task, I found it very challenging to format it so that it made sense…
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Nina’s Five Simple Ways to Beat Stress Reminds of Continuous Need for Mindfulness
With my idea to develop a companion workbook for my novel, Bridges of Resilience: A Teenage Journey of Friendship, Courage, and Discovery, I’ve been engrossed in learning something new and experimenting with the results. It has been a challenge to one who is not very tech savvy, but Nina’s Five Simple Ways to Beat Stress and Anxiety is…
Suanne Lewis
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The Whimsical World of Wizened Owl Rocks and Chipmunk Shenanigans
I’ve been so busy finishing projects, I was delighted to have a quiet, misty day with the vestiges of Hurricane Debbie seeming to slow everything down. My sidekick, Calli (Callipoo or Calliope Jane), seemed bored enough to bark and grumble at the lone chipmunk in the back yard cavorting around our small pond and waterfall.…
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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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The Whimsical World of Wizened Owl Rocks and Chipmunk Shenanigans
I’ve been so busy finishing projects, I was delighted to have a quiet, misty day with the vestiges of Hurricane Debbie seeming to slow everything down. My sidekick, Calli (Callipoo or Calliope Jane), seemed bored enough to bark and grumble at the lone chipmunk in the back yard cavorting around our small pond and waterfall.…