Category: self motivation

• Cozy Mystery Novel: Friendship and Community Unraveled

  Hello Folks, I’ve finished the first draft of my new novel, which is both a combination of cozy mystery and YA literary fiction. I hope you’ll like it. I think it hits important social concepts the world seems to be struggling with now: kindness, trust and cooperation. I’m working with 100 Covers for the front…

  Suanne Lewis

  February 27, 2026

  books by the author, cozy mystery, family issues, nature, inspiration, self motivation, teen issues

  books, dogs, personal transformation, self-help

• Gram’s Moving Tale: Adventures with Dogs and Family

  

  I finally had time to complete Gram’s Story about moving from New Mexico to Virginia. I hope you enjoy it! Gram’s Story-Episode 5   “Cross Country with Gram, Julia, and Doolittle” As she prepared for her Senior Center yoga class, Laura considered how she would describe her cross-country return from New Mexico to Virginia to her…

  Suanne Lewis

  October 29, 2025

  dog lovers, family issues, self motivation

  attention focus, communication, dogs, Parent-Child Communication, yoga

• 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

• 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

• Lessons from Baxter: Embracing Change with Hope

  I have been attending to family life and its issues since publishing my cozy mystery, Disappearance at Sycamore Grove, in addition to taking stock of next steps in my writing journey. I’ve looked at where I’ve been and where I want to be in the next few months. My review included reading my first published…

  Suanne Lewis

  June 15, 2025

  books by the author, dog lovers, self motivation

  Baxter, books, dogs, self-help

• Disappearance at Sycamore Grove and more

  Hello folks, The chilly, rainy weather has given me an excellent opportunity to work intensely on editing my new book, Disappearance at Sycamore Grove: A Journey of Courage, Forgiveness, and Acceptance.  I’m getting excited seeing it take shape into what I hope will be an entertaining story for you. I’ve added a few twists to keep you…

  Suanne Lewis

  April 14, 2025

  books by the author, self motivation

  books, dogs, self-help, tension release

• Live Podcast and New Book Update: Disappearance at Sycamore Grove

  Hello, folks, I’m excited to share the information from the Core Happiness podcast that is live today. The talk was focused on the 4stepsconnect process I presented in my book Do You Know How to Talk with Your Young Child? As I watched the recording, it was obvious to me that the topic covered those aspects of…

  Suanne Lewis

  March 20, 2025

  books by the author, communication, dog lovers, mindful communication, Parent-Child Category, self motivation

  attention focus, books, communication, Parent-Child Communication, self-help, tension release

• 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

• 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