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Hot New Releases for February 27th 2018

Morgan James Publishing is excited to announce these Hot New Releases for this week!
Each of these are available at your favorite bookseller or online starting this week.

Flex Mom: The Secrets of Happy Stay-At-Home Moms

Contributor(s): Blanchard, Sara (Author); Achor, Shawn (Foreword by)

Annotation: Motherhood doesn’t have to mean losing yourself…

Most moms are grateful they make the choice to be a stay-at-home mom (SAHM), but after a couple of years, they may feel like they’re losing their mind. The alternative is going back to work, but that doesn’t seem right either.

Flex mom is for mothers who want a third model of motherhood, somewhere between stay-at-home mom and working mom. This third way is to be the primary caregiver for their children while deliberately creating a path that fuels their passions – leaving them fulfilled and confident.

Described as a melting pot of positive psychology and coaching, with the humor and honesty of Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird, Flex Mom helps moms make the fleeting childrearing years their best yet.

Not Another Broke Athlete: A Simple and Straightforward Plan to Keep and Grow the Money You Earn

Contributor(s): Padilla, Don (Author); Singh, Shkira (Author)

Annotation: This book is for any athlete or business owners wanting a better future.

Playing the Game: Create Your Legacy and Preserve Your Estate for Future Generations

Contributor: Remack, Paul

Annotation: Personal wealth isn’t the only purpose of hard work and investment; it’s also important to be able to pass wealth on to one’s children and grandchildren. Wealth transfer and distribution is a game, and if played poorly–or if it is not realized a game is being played–one’s fortune can be eaten away by a combination of poor investments and unfair taxation. Written by a financial advisor with decades of experience, Playing the Game prepares people for the game of Wealth Transfer and Distribution, enabling them to pass on their fortune intact so that future generations may enjoy it.

Forty Things I Wish I’d Told My Kids: Mindful Messages about Success, Happiness, Leather, Pickles, and the Use and Misuse of Imagination

Contributor: Allcock, John

Annotation: 40 Things I Wish I’d Told My Kids is about being a successful human being and living a happier, more meaningful life. It contains the important things parents wish they had been able to teach their kids, but couldn’t — because they never learned them, or only learned them later in life. These include:

  • Don’t be ruled by the tyranny of events
  • The belief that happiness comes from getting what we want is false
  • Pain is unavoidable; suffering is optional
  • We live in a sea of uncertainty — but we already know how to swim
  • Don’t treat the present moment like it’s a shabby motel room
  • 40 Things I Wish I’d Told My Kids brings mindfulness to the widest possible audience — by presenting it not as special and exotic, but as practical, simple, down-to-Earth principles for living that every parent wants their kids to know.

The Salesman Who Doesn’t Sell: A Marketing Guide for Making Money While You Sleep

Contributor(s): Greenberg, Brian (Author); Colston, Marques (Foreword by)

Annotation: A remarkable guide to online marketing solutions that will help business owners and entrepreneurs build their company, enhance their brand, grow their bottom line, and generate returns, even while they sleep.

Shift: Digital Marketing Secrets of Insurance Agents and Financial Advisors

Contributor: Desmarais, Jeremiah D

Annotation: 201 Cutting edge tips, ideas and secrets to sell more insurance and financial services using the internet.

Hot New Releases for February 27th 20182018-02-26T20:14:36-05:00

Morgan James Radio Episode 23: Turning Fear into Strength with Akshay Nanavati

Morgan James Radio Episode 23: Turning Fear into Strength with Akshay Nanavati

Akshay knows Fear.

After years of studying the neuroscience, psychology, and spirituality of fear, Akshat Nanavati has discovered the value of fear in your life.

Fear can create enlightenment in your life.  Struggle and doubts can help propel you to a more powerful life.

Akshay calls it Fearvana.

Join us as we talk with Akshay about fear and his book Fearvana. This is not your ordinary self-help book.

Morgan James Radio Episode 23: Turning Fear into Strength with Akshay Nanavati2018-02-26T17:14:23-05:00

Weddings by the Glass Publishers Weekly Review

In his debut novel, Rubenstein, a rabbi of 40 years who has officiated over 3,000 weddings, interweaves Jewish culture, tradition, and practical advice in a light, sentimental love story. Hilary “Hillie” Gordon and Jay Jaworski’s engagement is clouded by Jay’s mother, who does not approve of the 30-somethings’ interfaith relationship. Hillie’s family is Catholic, Jay’s is Jewish, and neither feels strongly about religion, but they both care about tradition. The likable Rabbi Sam Glassman patiently helps the young couple handle this hurdle and other logistical wedding details, drawing on his experience and unique perspective. There is a sense of nostalgia and sweetness reflected in Hillie and Jay’s relationship. The descriptions lack sensuality and are flat at times, and the flow is interrupted and the book’s message is diluted by lists of what a wedding planner does and the information about venues featured in the story, but Rabbi Glassman’s warmth and blend of modern and traditional wisdom are clear. The importance of love, faith, and flexibility is foregrounded in this pleasant mix of wedding guide and love story.

Source: PW Review

Weddings by the Glass Publishers Weekly Review2018-02-26T16:55:04-05:00

Morgan James Publishing Launches New Author Portal

Rolling out over the next few weeks and expected to be fully live by the second quarter of 2018, Morgan James Publishing is launching The Morgan James Author Portal, a new portal for authors and agents to access contract data, key points of contact, miscellaneous documents and monthly royalty statements. Among the portal, features is the ability to effectively communicate changes or updates on the side of the authors to the publisher, such as contact info and the publisher to the authors and agents communications and updates on each title.

The Author Portal, a product of MetaComet Systems, was created to help publishers, agents and authors collaborate to generate more revenue and recognition for their work.

Our great relationships revolve around the communication and service we provide to our authors. Now we can do it with more of a personal touch using the most cutting-edge digital tools available. Morgan James is excited to bring these relationships into the 21st century with The Author Portal.

Authors will appreciate the convenience and accessibility of the Author Portal. By providing them with a convenient location to store all their important documents and digital access to royalty statements. New authors will be added immediately, while current authors will be rolled out over the first half of 2018.

With The Author Portal, facilitate your communications with your publisher, making everyone more efficient and relaxed. You now have a central repository for your royalty statements, contracts, amendments, rights agreements, manuscripts, etc. The Author Portal gives you the tools you need to collaborate effectively.

Never worry about your important publishing documents again. All your contracts, manuscripts, and statements are stored in a secure data center in the cloud, backed up regularly, and protected with the latest security. No more file cabinets or files scattered in many places.

The Morgan James Author Portal is current, consistent, relevant, and available anywhere you need. You can click below to get there if you’ve received your invite. Do not try to sign up from the Portal, though. Be patient.

TheMorganJamesAuthorPortal.com

(Image courtesy of MetaComet Systems Inc)

Morgan James Publishing Launches New Author Portal2022-12-13T09:20:56-05:00

Legacy of Billy Graham; Faith, Values, Commitment

Legacy of Billy Graham; Faith, Values, Commitment

Much-loved evangelists passes on to his eternal reward at 99

New York, NY – “The greatest legacy one can pass on to one’s children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one’s life, but rather a legacy of character and faith,” said Billy Graham.  The world awakened this morning to news of his passing at his home in North Carolina.

According to Morgan James author and Acquisitions Editor Terry Whalin, and former editor at Graham’s Decision magazine, few people realize the enormity of the legacy he leaves behind. He has had an impact on every U.S. president since Dwight Eisenhower. His impact has been felt directly by tens of millions of people worldwide. He has reached the lives of statesmen like Winston Churchill and been with people like Mother Teresa and mobsters. His message of faith has never wavered; faith through Christ alone will save us and nothing else.

In Morgan James title Billy Graham: A Biography of America’s Greatest Evangelist, Whalin gives us rare glimpses into the life of Graham from childhood to the tireless travel and speaking that endeared him to millions. His Modesto Manifesto provided the framework for both personal and ministry operating principles. “Billy never traveled alone,” says Whalin, “nor did he meet or eat alone with any woman other than his wife.” The Manifesto governed finances, publicity and immorality – issues that other well known evangelists might have done well to adopt themselves.

An avid sportsman, a practical joker, full of the same fears we all have, Graham followed the call on his life and embraced it with abandon.  Though Whalin says he had his own questions and struggles with faith, Graham learned to trust God and His providence move forward in confidence, and lived a life sold out to Christ. He did this while encouraging others to embrace the Good News that changed his own life.

Graham was no stranger to heartache and challenges. His own son, Franklin, was a prodigal. He had physical challenges (kidney stones), doubts, sleepless nights, near-constant travel, long stretches away from his family, and a crash landing in a snowstorm. What Graham is most known for is his unashamed commitment to the simple message of faith in Jesus Christ through faith in Him. And Graham lived this simple faith, showing us that faith can transform us from what we were to what God can make us.

To schedule an interview with Terry Whalin contact Don Otis – 719.275.7775

Legacy of Billy Graham; Faith, Values, Commitment2018-02-21T19:11:27-05:00

Hot New Releases for February 20th 2018

Morgan James Publishing is excited to announce these Hot New Releases for this week!
Each of these are available at your favorite bookseller or online starting this week.

Online Danger: How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from the Evil Side of the Internet

Contributor: Cole, Eric

Annotation: Unsafe at Download Speeds teaches those who are not 100% confident in their cyber security what they need to know to be safe online.

Rather Than Rehab: Quit Bulimia & Upgrade Your Life

Contributor: Losch, Lori

Annotation: Rather Than Rehab teaches those struggling with bulimia how to stop the bulimia cycle without going to rehab.

Give Birth a Chance: How to Prepare for an Empowered VBAC

Contributor: Blandina, Ilia

Annotation: Helps expecting mothers realize if they could have the vaginal birth they always dreamed of even if they already had a c-section.

Life Inside the Dead Man’s Curve: The Chronicles of a Public-Safety Helicopter Pilot

Contributor(s): McDonald, Kevin (Author); Galdorisi, Captain George (Foreword by)

Annotation: Travis County STAR Flight, in Austin, Texas, is recognized as one of the premier public-safety helicopter programs in the United States. Life Inside the Dead Man’s Curve is a firsthand account of the tragedy and triumph witnessed by STAR Flight crews as they respond to a myriad of emergencies, everything from traumatic injuries to rescues–and more. The author, Kevin McDonald, recounts how he turned his passion for flying into an extraordinary career filled with real-life twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. From his early days as a naval aviator, to his twenty years as a STAR Flight pilot, Kevin takes the reader on a powerful, emotional roller-coaster ride. Even if you’re not an aviation enthusiast, you need to strap in for this read. This is more than a book about flying helicopters–it’s a book about life, life inside the dead man’s curve.

Hot New Releases for February 20th 20182018-02-21T16:04:27-05:00

Hot New Releases for February 13th 2018

Morgan James Publishing is excited to announce these Hot New Releases for this week!
Each of these are available at your favorite bookseller or online starting this week.

Reinvent Your Personal Safety: 3 Keys to Successful Self-Protection for Women

Contributor(s): Tamas, Matt (Author); Mann, Scott (Foreword by)

Annotation: Reinvent Your Personal Safety gives women all over the world the tools, tactics, and strategies to succeed in life and more importantly to protect them along their journey.

Cowboy Grandma

Imprint: Morgan James Kids

Contributor(s): King, Sarah (Author); Ault, Wendy (Author) King, Sarah (Illustrator)

Annotation: Cowboy grandma is about a Grandma, finding her passion and following her dreams.

In Another Country, and Besides

Imprint: Morgan James Fiction

Contributor: Jacobs, Maxwell

Annotation: In Another Country, and Besides, tells the confessional story of Harry Hoffman, an expatriate living in post-war continental Europe.

During a time of moral bankruptcy, dissolution, and unrealized love, Harry is a lost soul with a sinister past.

Our story begins in Venice, where our protagonist meets Cleo, who offers him an unexpected love affair and a chance to start over. But when this newfound happiness is threatened and their affair is strained by new passions, jealousies and other men, Harry slips back to his old ways and plots his revenge. This takes him on a great variety of adventures and experiences -from Zurich, and the Swiss Alps, to the Cote d’Azur and finally to Paris, irresistibly drawn back to the great, sprawling city he had once fled in bitterness and disgust.

From its violence, ignorance and cruelty, to its joy and mystery, In Another Country, and Besides is told in a language of great simplicity and power of loyalty and courage, love and defeat and the tragic death of an ideal that shows vividly Jacobs own expatriate experiences and by doing so, has created a story with the mass and movement of an epic novel.

The Face of the Business: Develop Your Signature Style, Step Out from Behind the Curtain and Catapult Your Business on Video

Contributor(s): Nachmias, Rachel

Annotation: Are you the Face of Your Business? Impressions matter.

If you want to grow your business with video, you’re going to need to look the part. Crafting amazing video requires more than just great content. Most women want to make the right visual impression to attract viewers that are ready and willing to listen to their message, but are not sure how. To get maximum impact from their videos, women need the confidence and skills to master their image and truly become the face of their business.

Based on her experience transforming hundreds of clients from fashion rookies into camera-ready women of style, Rachel Nachmias offers a step-by-step process to becoming your most beautiful and confident self, creating videos that grow your following, and turning viewers into clients willing to pay top dollar for your expertise.

If you dream of creating a personal style that is an asset in your business, and not a liability, The Face of The Business is for you!

What’s your style?

On Course: Become a Great Leader & Soar!

Contributor(s): Pasch, Ken (Author); Bellisario, Peter (Foreword by)

Annotation: On Course shaves 20 years off your “leading people” learning curve.

Hot New Releases for February 13th 20182018-02-15T22:08:27-05:00

5 Ways to Fall in Love With Writing Again

5 Ways to Fall in Love With Writing Again

Every relationship requires a little TLC. Just like a garden doesn’t water itself, plant new seeds, or pull out its own weeds – relationships need nurturing to truly thrive. In many ways our relationship with writing is no different than our relationship to a spouse, co-worker, or best friend. And while these people are the most important parts of our life, it’s common to take them for granted from time to time.

If your writing feels a bit blah, don’t let another day go by without pulling out the ole watering can. There’s a reason you fell in love with writing in the first place. It can be creative, therapeutic, even spiritual – why go another day feeling lackluster? In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, here are five ways to nurture this very important relationship to help you rekindle your passion and fall in love with writing again.

#1 Gratitude

Having a tool to express ourselves, comment on the human condition, and bring something to life that exists only in our head is an amazing gift, something we have a tendency to forget. Think of a skill you only wish you had, like dancing for example. Professional dancers are able to emote through precise physical movement. They have abilities and lifelong training that the rest of us will never have – their grace, physical strength, and discipline is second to none.

There are people who look at writers with that same mystery and wonder. “How can you create such colorful worlds? How do your characters just pop off the page?” We’re fortunate. With just pen and paper we have everything we need to create the wild visuals and emotions that play in our imaginations. Whatever skills you excel at within this craft, remember there are people who are in complete awe of it. Don’t take your ability for granted another day.

#2 Memories

Like reflecting on a first love, it’s fun to remember the first time you realized you were a writer. The first time you picked up a pencil for, what felt like the blink of an eye, but what were really pages and pages of being transported into another world.

What’s the first story you wrote? How excited were you to tell it? Creativity can feel elusive for many artists, writers have the privilege of being able to physically hold the words they’ve written. Enjoy the nostalgia of all the feelings you experienced when you wrote your first project. Let your mind revel in all the positive emotions, connections, and struggles you worked through to make your writing stronger and clearer.

#3 Read

Sometimes we’re so busy writing in a vacuum that we abandon the things that inspired us to write in the first place. What is your favorite story? Who is your favorite author? And most importantly, when is the last time you let yourself enjoy them?

By becoming a reader again, you’ll not only appreciate the thing you love most about this craft, you’ll most likely get more excited about the possibility of reaching readers on the level that you were reached. By experiencing the power of a fantastic story, you’ll have a clearer understanding of how to make your story that for others.

#4 Dream

What is one of your big, scary writing goals? What masterpiece do you hope to create one day? Get excited about all the possibilities that could come with achieving this goal and allow yourself to dream. Stop living in a practical world. Allow yourself to see the writing future you want so clearly that you can taste it.

The worlds, characters, and circumstances we create in our stories have no limits – why create them for our dreams? By allowing yourself to stay in touch with the things that get you excited about life, you’ll be much more likely to sit down and get to work with a positive, enthusiastic attitude.

#5 Learn

“Once you stop learning, you start dying.” Said a guy who learned a lot (Albert Einstein). No matter how experienced we become, there’s always something to learn. If you’re a veteran writer, remember how exciting it was to discover new writing techniques, elements of story, and character development skills.

Become a sponge again. Join a class, take a webinar, or read a book on writing and take everything you know and throw it out the window for a few hours. No one can take away your knowledge and experience, so try listening with new ears and become inspired again.

David L. Hancock, Founder
Morgan James Publishing

5 Ways to Fall in Love With Writing Again2018-02-13T19:18:50-05:00

Hot New Releases for February 6th 2018

Morgan James Publishing is excited to announce these Hot New Releases for this week!
Each of these are available at your favorite bookseller or online starting this week.

Shaped Notes: How Ordinary People with Extraordinary Gifts Influenced My Life and Career

Imprint: Morgan James Faith

Contributor(s): Harris, Larnelle (Author); Schaub, Christine (With)

Annotation: Larnelle Harris is one of the most renowned Christian vocalists of our generation. Aside from his numerous accolades in the recording industry, Larnelle has been a stalwart figure of integrity, choosing to always put his marriage and children above his career. In his first memoir, Larnelle honestly shares some of the most difficult moments of his life – from losing his voice for a year to being attacked for his color. And he humbly credits the people who shaped his life and career early on, offering timeless insights into how God can use ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

From Sidelines to Startlines: The Frustrated Runner’s Guide to Lacing Up for a Lifetime

Contributor(s): Richardson, Sarah (Author); Roldan, Carrie (Foreword by)

Annotation: From Sidelines to Start Lines helps readers love to running again.

Relationship Detox: 7 Steps to Prepare for Your Ideal Relationship

Contributor: Schuelke, Jodi

Annotation: Helps readers who are frustrated with dating and with not finding the man of their dreams!

The Power of Things Unseen: Tales of Choosing Crazy Over Normal

Contributor: Wood, Leanne R

Annotation: The Power of Things Unseen tells a riveting true story about a woman whose inner voice leads her on an enthralling and nerve-racking journey, pursuing what is written in her heart. Chock-full of tales combining raw emotion, unbridled humor, and miraculous intervention, she regales the reader with her exploits as an aid worker in post-communist Romania and as a business entrepreneur in the USA.

It takes courage to follow your gut, buck the “right way” of doing things, and step out into the unknown, but it is only then that you can really live to your full potential. This compelling narrative of a young mother who takes an intuitive path with almost no resources will inspire you to follow your own inner voice and unleash The Power of Things Unseen.

Princesses Don’t Wear Glasses

Imprint: Morgan James Kids

Contributor(s): Dammen, Tia Cherie (Author); Betschart, Kim (Illustrator)

Annotation: The concept for Princesses Don’t Wear Glasses is to communicate to kids that it’s perfectly acceptable to be unique or different. Princesses Don’t Wear Glasses is geared towards the modern girl for building her confidence and positive self-image. Princesses Don’t Wear Glasses is special because it shines light on a young princess who thinks that princesses are supposed to look a certain way. Illustrated with colorful imagery, the story is driven by the princess’s amazing imagination and she eventually changes her attitude towards being a princess that wears glasses. Princesses can wear glasses, and even braces. They don’t have to look or be one certain way and all girls can be princesses no matter what.

Ethos: Rise of Malcolm

Imprint: Morgan James Fiction

Contributor: Dworkin, Aaron

Annotation: 500 years from now, on the planet of Ethos, discovering the purpose of your life grants you immortality. Yet, some people chose aging and death over immortality. The dichotomy of life on Ethos mirrors life on earth today, and explores the natural life cycle and the unintended consequences of human action.

Murder and Misconception: A Ben Time Mystery

Imprint: Morgan James Fiction

Contributor: Huggins, TA

Annotation: Filled with tangible descriptions of modern railroad work and culture, Murder and Misconception draws the reader into a murder investigation of the railroad kind.

Weddings by the Glass

Imprint: Morgan James Fiction

Contributor: Rubenstein, Marc

Annotation: Hillie Gordon is a model modern woman, well-educated, successful, talented. The man of her dreams, Jacob Jaworski, purposes to her, setting of a whirlwind of planning, travel, and preparation for the “Big Day.” Searching for the “perfect” wedding officiant, Hillie meets Rabbi Sam Glassman, creating a heroic partnership to bring to fruition the ideal wedding ceremony she had promised her mother.

Like all brides, Hillie must overcome many hurdles on her journey “down the aisle.” Struggling to integrate everything needed for an Interfaith wedding, she juggles family expectations, relying on old friends and finding new friends along the way. Unexpected surprises await Hillie as she barrels through what all brides see reflected in their experience: a delightful mess of love and obligations. Hillie relies on her best friend Amanda for guidance, and also discovers an amazing ally in Christina, her wedding coordinator at a beautiful winery in Temecula, California.

Beautiful settings, inspired spirituality, humor, and wonderful characters will keep readers inspired and wanting more. As Hillie is often fond of saying: “Tell me something good!”

Seven Freedom Elements: The Essential Foundations for Confidence, Clarity and a Life You Love

Contributor: Zeal, Kylie

Annotation: Seven Freedom Elements is an easy to understand, no-nonsense guide that steers readers towards creating a life of freedom and living life on their own terms.

Hot New Releases for February 6th 20182018-02-06T17:35:11-05:00
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