NEW YORK—Dec. 7, 2021—Morgan James’ new release, Estimated Time of Departure: How I Talked My Parents to Death; A Love Story, by William Donaldson, is an intimate, poignant, and evocative guide to having the inevitable end-of-life discussions with loved ones.

Although it is a difficult fact to face, death is a part of everyone’s life and is an important discussion that must be had eventually during a person’s life. Estimated Time of Departure tackles this sensitive topic by taking individuals on one man’s journey as he has these powerful and loving discussions with his family.

Estimated Time of Departure provides an approachable dose of courage to help people face these inevitable discussions, normalizing the experience and showing that they are more than sad and medical, but also funny, loving, and cathartic. A short guide that gets right to the point, Estimated Time of Departure provides support and love during such a sensitive time.

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with William Donaldson, please contact him at svpwilly@gmail.com or 757-871-6809, or visit www.estimatedtimeofdeparture.com. 

About the Author: William Donaldson is an educator, author, businessman, systems thinker, husband, father, friend, and son who likes to think deeply and longitudinally about ideas big and small. He is an Associate Professor of Management at Christopher Newport University. Willy has over 35 years of experience as a Board member and President and has been CEO of eight companies including a publicly traded company and an international joint venture. Willy is the Founder and President of Strategic Venture Planning, a management-consulting firm that assists boards, investors, and senior management teams maximize results. His experience runs from start-up to Fortune 500 companies, from private to public companies, from services to manufacturing, from low to high-tech, and from for profit to not for profit entities. He is the author of Simple Complexity. Willy resides in Newport News, VA.

 More About This Title: Estimated Time of Departure: How I Talked My Parents to Death; A Love Story, by William Donaldson, will be released by Morgan James Publishing on December 7, 2021. Estimated Time of Departure —9781631957116 —has 128  pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $12.95.

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NEW YORK—Dec. 7, 2021—Morgan James’ new release, Broken, Changed and Rearranged: You Are Just One Unbearable Truth Away from the Next Person You are Meant to Be, by Liesl Hays, is a powerful self-development guide revealing what happens when the worst part of life comes to light and how to rise from it.

When Liesl Hays’ darkest secret was exposed, she thought her life would be over. Instead, she learned important lessons that helped her discover her truest self. In Broken, Changed and Rearranged, Hays shares her teachings, helping others learn how to own their story so it no longer holds power over them or those they love.

By teaching how to listen deeply to one’s inner voice and respect its wisdom, Broken, Changed and Rearranged helps identify beliefs and patterns that lead to destructive experiences. Broken, Changed and Rearranged shows people how to align their life priorities to what they care deeply about and live free lives they shape themselves.

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Liesl Hays, please contact authorsupport@morganjamespublishing.com 

About the Author: Liesl Hays is a word artist, truth-seeker, choice-maker, and inspirer. In 2016, Liesl was broken. Her marriage was barely surviving, she was working sixty hours a week at her corporate job, and she was usually the last mom to pick her kids up from daycare. She was in crisis. In a brave effort to change her life, she left a decade-long career in human resources and opened an Inn located in downtown Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Entrepreneurship taught Liesl the value of trusting her inner voice, setting boundaries, and balancing her work and family. She has rearranged her life to live in alignment with her truest, most authentic self.  In her latest evolution, she is an author, serial entrepreneur, and Human Resources Consultant. Liesl runs on coffee, “to do lists”, and the belief that life begins after you agree to write your own story.. She lives in Lee’s Summit, MO with her husband Harlen, children Mady and Ethan, and their dogs Lily and Bear.

More About This Title: Broken, Changed and Rearranged: You Are Just One Unbearable Truth Away from the Next Person You are Meant to Be, by Liesl Hays, will be released by Morgan James Publishing on December 7, 2021. Broken, Changed and Rearranged —9781631955624 —has 212 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $16.95.

About Morgan James Publishing: Morgan James publishes trade quality titles designed to educate, encourage, inspire, or entertain readers with current, consistent, relevant topics that are available everywhere books are sold. 

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NEW YORK—Dec. 7, 2021—Morgan James’ new release, Why She Must Lead: Bridging the Gap Between Women of Color and Opportunities, by Vasudha Sharma, takes a problem-solving approach of bridging the gap between women of color and opportunities.

When Vasudha Sharma moved to the United States 15 years ago, she had her eyes set on breaking the glass ceiling. Today, that ceiling is cracked, but it hasn’t shattered — yet. Why She Must Lead explores the many issues that play into the reason that the ceiling is still intact and shows women how to create personalized approaches toward eliminating barriers and bias.

Why She Must Lead teaches women to deepen their insights about how to minimize the leadership gap and shows how to rise as a leader to champion equity goals for themselves or their organizations. By analyzing reports related to the leadership gap for minority women, Why She Must Lead explains that diversity is the ground, and women of color must stand together for an empowered future. 

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Vasudha Sharma, please contact Vasudah at vasudhsvoice@gmail.com 

About the Author: Vasudha Sharma is an author, keynote speaker, storyteller, coach, Diversity Equity and Inclusion advocate, wellness expert, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy. She has been an avid blog writer and contributor to many columns published in newspapers serving the Asian and Indian population. She is also the founder of the non-profit Voice of Planet, with a mission to promote inclusion through cultural activities and community outreach. Vasudha is originally from New Delhi, India, and currently resides in the suburbs of Seattle with her husband Puneet and their two boys Krish and Vansh.

More About This Title: Why She Must Lead: Bridging the Gap Between Women of Color and Opportunities, by Vasudha Sharma, will be released by Morgan James Publishing on December 7, 2021. Why She Must Lead —9781631955969 —has 246 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $18.95.

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NEW YORK—Dec. 7, 2021—Morgan James’ new release, Moments of Truth: A Layne Sheppard Novel, by Christopher LaGrone, is the third novel in the Delta Tango Trilogy, detailing when Layne Sheppard realizes the inevitable loneliness and fear of patrolling the border without a partner as the pressure from management mounts.

In Moments of Truth, U.S. Border Patrol Agent, Layne Sheppard, faces several moments of truth in his personal and professional lives, many of which come from holding the secrets of his love, Felina. Meanwhile, Felina, herself, must face difficult choices. Together, the two must undertake a gamble on life as their futures hang in the balance.

An emotion-stirring novel that raises questions for discussion on immigration policies, alcohol abuse, and moral and ethical obligation, Moments of Truth reveals human flaws and the power to overcome them. Moments of Truth outlines the rigors of becoming a border patrol agent and provides an inside look at the physical and emotional life on the job.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact authorsupport@morganjamespublishing.com 

About the Author: Christopher LaGrone lived most of his years in Arvada, Colorado where he was a graduate of Arvada West High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Metropolitan State College. Chris was a very successful high school and college baseball player and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays. But his true passion was writing. After service as a U.S. Border Patrol Agent, Chris pursued his goal of becoming a published author. He died unexpectedly of natural causes at age 41 in 2018. His mother, Sherryl LaGrone, is fulfilling her son’s dream by publishing The Delta Tango Trilogy.

More About This Title: Moments of Truth: A Layne Sheppard Novel – Delta Tango Trilogy, Book Three, by Christopher LaGrone, will be released by Morgan James Publishing on December 21, 2021. Moments of Truth —9781631955495 —has 222 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $16.95.

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NEW YORK—Dec. 7, 2021—Morgan James’ new release, SHEroes of the Bible, by Lauren L. Nelson, awakens girls to the reality that they can radically change the world in the name of God.

Although there are many incredible men mentioned in scripture, many people forget about the powerful, dynamic women who trusted in God and chose faith over fear. SHEroes of the Bible promotes female heroism and girl empowerment by demonstrating strong female role models in the many stories of overcoming fear with faith.

A creative and unique way to bring Bible stories to life, SHEroes of the Bible provides devotional questions for each story and includes ethnically and culturally diverse illustrations. SHEroes of the Bible is a reminder to young girls that with God beside them, they have the power to change the world. 

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Lauren L. Nelson, please contact Lauren Nelson at SHEROESofthebible@gmail.com or at (253) 255-8839

About the Author: Lauren L. Nelson is a mother of two and the wife of a pastor. She has a Religion degree from Pacific Lutheran University and 20+ years of ministry experience with children, teens, and adults. Lauren is passionate about sharing the stories of these courageous SHEroes and seeks to inspire young and old with the faith that overcame their fears. She resides in Tacoma, WA.

More About This Title: SHEroes of the Bible, by Lauren L. Nelson, will be released by Morgan James Publishing on December 7, 2021. SHEroes of the Bible —9781631955570 —has 150 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $17.99.

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NEW YORK—Dec. 7, 2021—Morgan James’ new release, The Outlier’s Choice: Why Living an Uncomfortable Life is Worth It, by Becky Huber and Cortney Donelson, makes a compelling case for living an uncomfortable life and seeking God’s purpose, even when it defies logic and expectations.

Written as an afterword to Clay Jar, Cracked, The Outlier’s Choice emboldens readers to live differently and on purpose for God. The Outlier’s Choice discusses difficult topics and features themes of adoption, addiction, marriage, and the loss of a child, and even includes reflective or group discussion questions. 

By fostering deeper faith and spiritual growth, The Outlier’s Choice encourages individuals to assess their own faith walks. Life can be uncomfortable, but The Outlier’s Choice reminds Christians of the hope and inspiration that comes when walking through the discomfort of life with God’s glory as the main focus. 

If you would like more information about this topic or to schedule an interview with Becky Huber and Cortney Donelson, please contact the authors directly: Becky at beckyhbr@gmail.com or Cortney at cortney@cortneydonelson.com

About the Author: Cortney Donelson is the owner and principal writer at vocem LLC, a writing services company, as well as co-founder and editor of GirlStory Magazine. While she has ghostwritten several books, there is one other she can call her own—a memoir titled Clay Jar Cracked: When We’re Broken But Not Shattered, which describes her marriage crisis and the subsequent journey to redemption in vivid detail. She is a speaker and Bible study facilitator and has appeared as a guest on The 700 Club and Bloom Today talk show. As the associate publisher of Fiction for Morgan James Publishing, Cortney enjoys reviewing and recommending books for publishing. She resides in Huntersville, NC. You can find her at www.yourvocem.com.

 Becky Huber is a closet writer who prefers to keep it that way. She enjoys spending her quiet time journaling her thoughts and feelings to God. As she prepared to adopt internationally, God told her she would be telling her story to many. With a lot of trepidation, Becky is writing a memoir detailing her story of adoption, childhood cancer, and walking through the grief of the loss of a child. She has shared her story on Our Terminal and Lost Sparrows Facebook and Instagram pages. She resides in Vancouver, WA.

More About This Title: The Outlier’s Choice: Why Living an Uncomfortable Life is Worth It, by Becky Huber and Cortney Donelson, , will be released by Morgan James Publishing on December 7, 2021. The Outlier’s Choice —9781631957727 —has 118 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $12.99.

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NEW YORK—Dec. 7, 2021—Morgan James’ new release, MagicLand: A Novel, by Charles Bastille, brings elements of magic, technology and romance into a future Earth during a two-thousand-year war where the fate of the world relies on one kiss.

When a young actor from Gath crash lands outside the magic land of Moria and is rescued by a young Morian Priestess in waiting, the pair become impossibly drawn toward each other, despite the current war between their two species. Together, they discover a centuries-old secret leading to a kiss that could either end the brutal war or give way to an impossible peace between enemies; a question that can only be answered by discovering the true source of the Priestess’s gifts before it’s too late.  

A parable for current times and a story of hope, MagicLand serves as a final warning about climate change but reassures adolescents and parents that mankind has seen many existential crises, and has yet to fall. MagicLand reminds readers they don’t have to be the star of the show to be the hero and that anything can be overcome when the heart is true and the people are good.

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Charles Bastille, please contact him at charles@charles-bastille.com. 

About the Author: Charles Bastille wrote and self-published his first major works when he was in sixth grade. Using notebook paper, he created palm-sized comic booklets, The Adventures of Dr. Maums, which circulated around several classrooms. He has been writing fiction ever since. Most of his fiction has been stored away, as he worked day jobs, first in the advertising industry as a creative director and later as a software engineer. Charles has published several software development books for publishers such as Sybex, IDG, and Wiley and was a co-author of the industry classic HTML, XHTML, and CSS Bible. MagicLand is Charles’ debut novel. He currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

More About This Title: MagicLand: A Novel, by Charles Bastille, will be released by Morgan James Publishing on December 7, 2021. MagicLand —9781631955648 —has 282 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $16.95.

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NEW YORK—Nov. 30, 2021—Morgan James’ new release, Behind Frenemy Lines: Rising Above Female Rivalry to Be Unstoppable Together, by Dr. Amber Tichenor, Ph.D., is an incredibly compelling investigation and compilation of true stories, uncovering the undiscussed truth about women and their secret rivalries. 

Behind Frenemy Lines dives into what exactly female rivalry is and illustrates what women go through and why they feel so alone when encountering this behavior. A guide that equips leaders with knowledge on how to identify, confront, and eradicate female rivalry from their organizations, Behind Frenemy Lines leads to women feeling safe returning to the workforce.

Behind Frenemy Lines promotes the theme that when women see each other as allies, opportunities increase for all women to succeed. Overall, by providing insight and closure on how to break the  “frenemy cycle,” Behind Frenemy Lines helps women be heard and move forward toward a better future. 

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Amber Tichenor, Ph.D. Please contact Lauren Stewart, Stewart Media. (804)690-9966 | lauren@stewart-media.com | www.stewart-media.com

About the Author: Dr. Amber Tichenor has a PhD in I/O Psychology and is the founder of To Be, Coaching + Consulting®. She is a thought leader in the topic of women’s rivalry and has 20+ years’ experience as an Organizational Change Strategy and Leadership consultant where she helped guide businesses through transformational change. Amber is deeply passionate about the phenomenon of rivalry between women. She has studied this issue extensively and wrote her PhD dissertation thesis, “A Phenomenological Study of the Experience Of Rivalry Among Women in The Workplace” about it. She consults with organizations and offers speaking engagements and workshops on this important topic. Amber’s goal is to promote collaboration over competition. 

Amber writes a monthly blog that addresses specific topics about rivalry between women. She has been published in the On Purpose Woman Magazine and has had guest appearances on numerous podcasts and webinars. She is a leader and member of BossBabes RVA, a community of 7100+ female entrepreneurs whose focus is to uplift, learn and surround themselves with motivated, passionate and creative individuals. She is also a founding member of the “Rebelle Community,” a “club without a clubhouse, that’s inclusive to local women and gender minorities.” Amber resides in Richmond, VA with her husband, two children and fur-baby Stella.

More About This Title: Behind Frenemy Lines: Rising Above Female Rivalry to Be Unstoppable Together, by Amber Tichenor, Ph.D., will be released by Morgan James Publishing on November 30, 2021. Behind Frenemy Lines —9781631955419 —has 354 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $21.95.

About Morgan James Publishing: Morgan James publishes trade quality titles designed to educate, encourage, inspire, or entertain readers with current, consistent, relevant topics that are available everywhere books are sold. 

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NEW YORK—Nov. 30, 2021—Morgan James’ new release, Caged: The True Story of Abuse, Betrayal, and GTMO, by Lara M. Sabanosh, is an honest and introspective memoir detailing the never-before-told side of an international headline story. 

Caged is Lara M. Sabanosh’s prequel to the main story of the mysterious disappearance of her husband, Christopher Tur. Detailing the first twenty years of their tumultuous marriage and outlining the events as she lived them the night he went missing in Guantanamo Bay’s Naval Base, Caged provides a “me too” side that has never been shared before. 

Featuring themes of overcoming big institutions while staying true to self, Caged exposes gaps in domestic violence policies and procedures in the government and military. A fascinating and emotional read for military buffs, domestic abuse survivors, and people from all walks of life, Caged is a raw and honest memoir six years in the making. 

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Lara M. Sabanosh, please contact authorsupport@morganjamespublishing.com 

About the Author: Lara M. Sabanosh is the author of Caged, the first-hand account of the story that captivated headlines all around the world in 2015. From the Today Show, NBC News, small town newspapers, to Al Jazeera, everyone told a version of the events that led to the dismissal of Naval Station Guantanamo Bay’s Commanding Officer Captain J.R. Nettleton, the civilian employee death of Christopher Tur, and the exile of Lara Tur (Sabanosh) and her daughters. Lara has kept silent regarding her never-before-told other side of the international headline story until now. Lara was the director from Fleet and Family Services at GTMO, has since retired from her government roles, and now spends her time in Pensacola, Florida with family.

More About This Title: Caged: The True Story of Abuse, Betrayal, and GTMO, by Lara M. Sabanosh, will be released by Morgan James Publishing on November 23, 2021. Caged —9781631955396 —has 244 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $17.95.

About Morgan James Publishing: Morgan James publishes trade quality titles designed to educate, encourage, inspire, or entertain readers with current, consistent, relevant topics that are available everywhere books are sold. 

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NEW YORK—Nov. 16, 2021—Morgan James’ new release, Becoming a Peaceful Powered Leader: How to Shed Fear, Live Courageously, and Own Your Peace, by Jared Narlock, provides tools, research, and experienced advice to demolish the slag weighing leaders down so they can become truly peaceful powered versions of themselves.

Becoming a Peaceful Powered Leader not only provides a leadership pathway for seasoned leaders but new leaders, too, breaking down the process for stepping into and staying in peace through story and application. By featuring themes of accountability and an ownership mindset to set the path of one’s life, Becoming a Peaceful Powered Leader normalizes how people embrace emotions and emphasizes that know emotion is bad — just harder or easier to embrace.

With six actionable steps to help individuals own their peace, Becoming a Peaceful Powered Leader creates processes to embrace core values, being more decisive, and committing to meaningful change. A guide that will appeal to fans of Brené Brown, Adam Grant, and Simon Sinek, Becoming a Peaceful Powered Leader is the ultimate tool to staying connected to values, and building engagement in the workplace and beyond.

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Jared Narlock, please contact Jared@PeacefulPoweredLeadership.com/541-848-1648.

About the Author: Jared Narlock is a speaker and talent development coach with more than 16 years of experience partnering with C-level executives, Chief Culture Officers, Leaders and HR professionals on how to engage and develop those that have the privilege to serve. His background encompasses all aspects of Human Resources, with emphasis in organizational development and employee relations. Jared is a former Vice President of Talent Development, TEDx speaker, and his writings have been published on Forbes, Association for Talent Development (ATD), and Training Industry. After finishing his graduate degree, Jared went on to further his passion for learning and serving others by obtaining certifications with the International Coach Federation as an Associate Certified Coach and with the Society for Human Resource Management as a Senior Certified Professional. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force and currently resides with his wife and son in Orlando, FL.

More About This Title: Becoming a Peaceful Powered Leader: How to Shed Fear, Live Courageously, and Own Your Peace, by Jared Narlock, will be released by Morgan James Publishing on November 16, 2021. Becoming a Peaceful Powered Leader —9781631955334 —has 226 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $17.95.

About Morgan James Publishing: Morgan James publishes trade quality titles designed to educate, encourage, inspire, or entertain readers with current, consistent, relevant topics that are available everywhere books are sold. 

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