NEW YORK—July 13, 2021—Morgan James’ new release, You Are The Brand: The 8-Step Blueprint to Showcase Your Unique Expertise and Build a Highly Profitable, Personally Fulfilling Business, by Mike Kim, is an inspiring, practical guide for corporate professionals looking to take a side-hustle and turn it into a full-time personal brand.

Featuring a proven, 7-step system to building a personal brand based on working with top names in the industry, You Are The Brand provides actionable strategies that leave corporate professionals feeling clear, energized, and inspired to dream big. For those looking to build game-changing connections and win-win partnerships, You Are The Brand shares insight and clarity on how to market oneself in any market.

You Are The Brand discusses how to build personal, full-time businesses as a coach, consultant, or content creator, and goes on to shed light on the vague business of building an “expert” business. Whether someone is just starting out or has a side-gig they are ready to turn into the gig, You Are The Brand is just the blueprint that will leave professionals feeling empowered and ready to take on the world.

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

About the Author: Mike Kim believes marketing isn’t about closing a sale, it’s about opening a relationship. This refreshing approach has made him a sought-after speaker at industry leading events like Podcast Movement, Social Media Marketing World, and Tribe Conference. He has been hired as a marketing strategist and copywriter for top thought leaders including John Maxwell, Donald Miller, and Catalyst. He has been a published contributor for leading business platforms including Entrepreneur.com, Inc.com, and the Huffington Post. Mike is based in Washington DC, where he can be found looking for the next great speakeasy — all while coaching, serving clients, and recording his top-rated podcast, The Brand You Podcast. 

More About This Title: You Are The Brand: The 8-Step Blueprint to Showcase Your Unique Expertise and Build a Highly Profitable, Personally Fulfilling Business, by Mike Kim, will be released by Morgan James Publishing on July 13, 2021. You Are The Brand —9781631953477 —has 200 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $17.95.

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NEW YORK—July 13, 2021—Morgan James’ new release, In the Shadow of the Cities: A Novel, by Laurel Solorzano, follows Scarlett’s life in the training center before she is drawn unexpectedly into City life. 

Solorzano starts the story with Scarlett in the training center, eager to get promoted to a Blue, but gets tossed into city life without proper training. Two rules Greens must never break: 1) Greens are not sent into cities without an official promotion to Blue, and 2) Blues don’t kill each other. Why is she sent to the cities if she has yet to be promoted? She learns her best friend, Rhys, is killed and is told from a bizarre, elderly man she will kill Rhys. Why does he tell her this and why would she do this? Adding to her confusion are these things called “families” and why the Citizens are ungrateful she is keeping them safe. 

This dystopian novel examines life in the cities from a guard’s viewpoint. Questions that prompt further reading are why do the guards obey the government tirelessly and how can they be merciless in shooting citizens? Follow Scarlett as she travels In the Shadow of the Cities.

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

About the Author: Laurel Solorzano has enjoyed writing since she was in middle school, exchanging manuscripts with her best friend. After spending a few years traveling the globe, Laurel set her goal to become a published author. As she worked teaching English and Spanish, she wrote stories in her free time. Laurel lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband, Yader.

More About This Title: In the Shadow of the Cities: A novel, by Laurel Solorzano, will be released by Morgan James Publishing on July 13, 2021. In the Shadow of the Cities — 978-1631953279 —has 266 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $15.95.

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—July 6, 2021—Morgan James’ new release, Unseen: Uncovering the Invisible Wounds of Military Trauma, by Elisa Escalante, focuses on the trauma veterans face both during and post military service from a mental health technician, veteran and LCSW perspective.

Unseen highlights the hidden trauma veterans experience in and post military service, debunking myths and exposing the truths stemming from the demands of military related missions as well as combat zone missions. Escalante examines how trauma and military adjustment stressors affect individuals on a social, emotional, psychological, and occupational level. Serving Air Force troops and their dependents with mental health concerns during her active-duty career gave her the insight to identify and address the special needs of veterans post military service. She reveals the proper and improper ways veterans deal with their traumatic experiences and explains the stigma associated with seeking mental health attention, especially amongst the veteran community. Additionally, she provides resources and tools to assist and educate veterans, veteran family members, mental health clinicians, and college students looking to help veterans.

Escalante uncovers the invisible wounds military veterans get through their arduous years serving in the armed forces. The physical and emotional scars they incur remain Unseen unless it is discussed and exposed in a non-stigmatizing manner. Readers willing to understand the struggles veterans with mental illnesses face must look beyond the surface to see the wounds. 

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Elisa Escalante, please contact her at eae292@nyu.edu or 760-401-0664

About the Author: Elisa Escalante grew up in Texas and California throughout most of her childhood. Twelve days after her high school graduation in June of 2008, she enlisted in the United States Air Force and was selected to be a mental health technician. Elisa served six years active duty on Dyess Air Force base working in the mental health clinic at the medical group, serving Air Force troops and their dependents with mental health needs. In 2012, she deployed to Afghanistan to work at the combat stress clinic and support deployed soldiers on a forward operating base. After her active-duty career ended in 2014, Elisa moved to New York City after being accepted to NYU Silver School of Social Work. During her studies, she also served in the Air Force reserves at Westover Air Reserve Base Massachusetts as the mental health Noncommissioned officer in charge. In 2017, she became a licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) and began her first civilian career as a Readjustment counselor, providing services to combat veterans and veterans who suffered from military sexual trauma. In June of 2020, Elisa earned an Advanced certification in veteran services. In February of 2021, Elisa earned her LCSW (Licensed clinical social worker) in the state of New York. As of present, she is resigned from federal service, and now resides in California.

More About This Title: Unseen: Uncovering the Invisible Wounds by Military Trauma, by Elisa Escalante, will be released by Morgan James Publishing on July 6, 2021. Unseen — 978-1631953538 —has 174 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $14.95.

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NEW YORK—July 6, 2021—Morgan James’ new release, Shine Brighter: Choosing A Life of Greater Clarity, Purpose, and Joy, by Fred Dodini PhD, explains how the sun, moon, and stars serve as models to assist individuals make important life decisions.

In a frenetic world that lacks unity and altruism, people scramble to find meaning, direction, or purpose in their lives and relationships. Dodini establishes an axiom for achieving those results that is taken from the natural world that surrounds us, using the sun, moon, and stars as models. He knows people seek connection in their relationships and positive outcomes for themselves, families, and communities. Shine Brighter draws a clear pathway for those committed to achieving their fullest and brightest potential, and to helping others achieve theirs. This self-help book will direct people toward a better understanding of themselves and the communities in which they live, and to generating a greater sense of unity, cohesion, and cooperation with others. 

Using these simple models to enlighten and guide us, Dodini aims to strengthen bonds among people amidst the chaos and uncertainty so prevalent in today’s world. Readers who learn and apply these principles will discover an approach to life and a model for living that will allow them to “shine brighter” each day in their roles as individuals, spouses, parents, and citizens of the world.

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Fred Dodini, please contact him at drdodini@gmail.com  or 480-390-1291.

About the Author: Fred Dodini, PhD is a licensed therapist, family life educator, and relationship coach. His expertise in working with teens and young adults has afforded him opportunities to appear on the BBC documentary series Brat Camp, the American television series Intervention, and to deliver over 500 presentations to youth and their parents. He is a passionate advocate for strong marriages, happy families, and peaceful communities. Prior to his career in behavioral health, he had a career in the entertainment industry as a musician and stage performer, traveling extensively and meeting people from all imaginable walks of life. Dr. Dodini is currently in private practice in Indianapolis, Indiana and he and his wife, Patricia, are the parents of ten children.

More About This Title: Shine Brighter: Choosing A Life of Greater Clarity, Purpose, and Joy, by Fred Dodini, will be released by Morgan James Publishing on July 6, 2021. Shine Brighter — 978-1631953347 —has 370 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $18.95.

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—June 29, 2021—Morgan James’ new release, RE: Think Innovation: How the World’s Most Prolific Innovators Come Up with Great Ideas that Deliver Extraordinary Outcomes by Carla Johnson, is the guide for organizations to creating an innovative, idea-driven employee base that delivers creative ideas leading to direct corporate outcomes.

A handbook that debunks the complicated and confusing stigma of innovation, RE: Think Innovation normalizes innovation and makes it understandable and doable while featuring themes of inspiration, mindfulness, and empowerment. With an easy-to-learn, five-step framework, organizations looking to create tightly aligned teams that deliver extraordinary work learn to establish a benchmark for what an innovation culture should look like.

RE: Think Innovation serves as a necessary reminder that anyone and everyone has the tools to be a creative idea powerhouse. By learning how to create a unified employee base that delivers more ideas in a shorter amount of time, organizations become genuinely nimble, passionate, and productive for sustained periods of time. 

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Carla Johnson, please contact authorsupport@moganjamespublishing.com

About the Author: Carla Johnson is a world-renowned storyteller, an entertaining speaker, and a prolific author. Having lived, worked, and keynoted on five continents, she’s partnered with top brands and conferences to train thousands of people on how to rethink the work that they do and the impact they can have. Carla’s visionary expertise has inspired and equipped leaders at all levels to embrace change, welcome new ideas, and transform their business. She currently lives in Denver, CO.

More About This Title: RE: Think Innovation: How the World’s Most Prolific Innovators Come Up with Great Ideas that Deliver Extraordinary Outcomes by Carla Johnson, will be released by Morgan James Publishing on June 29, 2021. RE: Think Innovation—ISBN 9781631953170—has 254 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—June 29, 2021—Morgan James’ new release, Snow Bear: A Mindfulness Parable for Kids by Nic Tuff, is a timeless and entertaining allegory designed to help children understand and relate to their emotions by offering tools of mindfulness and using direct observations from the natural world. 

A tale that follows young bear cub Barry Bartholomew and his fear of forest fires, Snow Bear seeks to help children overcome anxiety during times of great social and environmental change. When Barry is guided by his naturalist grandmother, and wise spirit bear, the Snow Bear, he learns the art of mindfulness and compassionate understanding, and discovers a place of fearlessness.

Snow Bear helps children relate to powerful emotions, such as fear, and guides them to overcome despair and come to a place of fearlessness in times of uncertainty. By sharing young Barry’s journey and concrete examples from natural history, Snow Bear is a perfect, down-to-earth guide to mindfulness for children of all ages. 

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Nic Tuff, please contact Nic Tuff at tufftaos@gmail.com.

About the Author: Nic Tuff is a graduate of Middlebury College and has his Masters of Elementary Education. He taught children in academic settings for many years. Nic has been a student of Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh for the last ten years and has spent many months in retreat settings, helping lead children’s mindfulness programs. He spends his time in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts where he hikes, mountain bikes, kayaks and studies natural history.

About the Illustrator: Aside from being a renowned fiddler, Zoë Darrow has been drawing cartoons and illustrations since she could hold on to a pencil. Her first works focused mainly on the adventures of her pet cat Boo. Since then, she has expanded to working on children’s books, botanical art, tattoo design, and an assortment of raccoon themed greeting cards which she sells internationally. Influenced by the styles of Tasha Tudor, Beatrix Potter, Jan Brett, and other childhood favorites, Zoë enjoys staying at home and anthropomorphizing her pets. 

More About This Title: Snow Bear: A Mindfulness Parable for Kids by Nic Tuff, will be released by Morgan James Publishing on June 29, 2021. Snow Bear—ISBN 9781631952883—has 48 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $12.95. 

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—June 29, 2021—Morgan James’ new release, Canine Heaven by Gary Woodson, is an endearing story of hope fulfilled in the lives of Quito and Ben, two friends for life that just so happen to be canines. A children’s story fostering empathy and perseverance, Canine Heaven encourages children to not only look after their own personal interests, but also the interests of others.

Based on the author, Gary Woodson’s, real-life experiences with two of his family’s nine dogs, Canine Heaven is told from Quito and Ben’s points of view as they search for a new home after having been abandoned, again. When Quito realizes his friend, Ben, is too frail to go in search of a new home, he sets out on his own to find a loving family for the both of them. 

Including themes of friendship, perseverance, compassion, and sacrifice, Canine Heaven motivates children to take positive action against the abuse of animals in their communities and teaches them to push through adversity to fulfill their dreams. 

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Gary Woodson, please contact Gary Woodson via email at garycwoodson@yahoo.com; or by phone at (918) 207-9612.

About the Author: Gary Woodson, and his wife Liz, having raised four children on their forty-acre homestead in Eastern Oklahoma, now serve as hosts to nine dogs, whom they have branded “Our Happymakers.” Since his birth in Memphis, Tennessee, Gary has surrounded himself with an assorted array of pets, but man’s best friend has forever garnered the apple of his eye, perennially granting and modeling for him the divine attributes of unconditional love, unwavering loyalty, and underserved forgiveness. Upon graduation from Arkansas State University, Gary joined the campus ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ, later receiving a Master of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, and Doctor of Ministry from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

About the Illustrator: Natalia Logvanova, a graduate from the faculty of Fine Arts and Design Basics at the University of Manuilsky in Rivne, Ukraine, currently resides in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. Having caught the passion for art from her talented father as a child, Natalia specializes in children’s literature, having illustrated more than fifty books throughout her twenty-year career. Her art specialty being that of watercolor and digital graphics, Natalia has brought great joy to children through her vivid illustrations. While most of Natalia’s children illustrations were published in Russia and South Korea, her art has also been published in England, Jordan, Australia, Poland, Belarus and the United States of America.

More About This Title: Canine Heaven by Gary Woodson, will be released by Morgan James Publishing on June 29, 2021. Canine Heaven—ISBN 9781631953071—has 36 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $9.95. 

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—June 29, 2021—Morgan James’ new release, What If I Name Her Grace?: How to Pursue Jesus Every Day & Find God’s Grace Even When You Miss the Mark by Chrissie Kenaston, is one woman’s formative tale of trying to live like Jesus in the trenches of early marriage and motherhood, and learning how to find God’s grace.

Beginning with a very personal story and transitioning to universal themes that show reliance on the Lord for guidance, help, and grace, What If I Name Her Grace? emphasizes the importance of trusting God in every circumstance. Throughout the pages, Christian women learn how to love their children as God loves them and features a biblical view of how to love one’s husband.

What If I Name Her Grace? is a guide that emphasizes applying God’s grace to all aspects of life, and helps women discover the power of prayer, purpose, and personal time with God; how to listen and truly hear God in every situation; how to break free from the chains of guilt; and how to find courage by tapping into God’s strength. What If I Name Her Grace? reminds women that they are not alone, and God is there at every turn. 

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Chrissie Kenaston, please contact Chrissie at chrissie@chrissiekenaston.com or (954) 261-1655.

About the Author: Chrissie Kenaston is a military spouse and mother of three beautiful children. She’s also the founder of Copy with Chrissie, an online copywriting business she started in 2018. Her writing has been featured in various online publications, such as Thrive Global and For Every Mom. She’s also appeared on several Christian and entrepreneurial podcasts. Chrissie currently lives with her family in New Mexico, but moves frequently, as most military families do.

More About This Title: What If I Name Her Grace?: How to Pursue Jesus Every Day & Find God’s Grace Even When You Miss the Mark by Chrissie Kenaston, will be released by Morgan James Publishing on June 29, 2021. What If I Name Her Grace?—ISBN 9781631952975—has 212 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $14.99. 

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—June 22, 2021—Morgan James’ new release, Dear Coach: What I Wish I Could Have Told You by Sara Erdner, details the personal experiences of athletes and the things they wish they could have told their coaches but never did, and seeks to create higher-quality coach-athlete relationships.

Sharing confidential letters written by athletes who answered the question, “What do you wish you could have told your coach, but for whatever reason, never did?” Dear Coach, provides coaches with a direct look into athletes’ wants and needs.

Dear Coach helps coaches tap into a deeper level of connection with athletes, leading to higher levels of performance, and discusses the sticky subjects of cultural differences and how to create a more inclusive environment. Offering an innovative approach that disputes traditional, often labeled “old-school,” coaching styles, Dear Coach is a novel way to develop coaching philosophies that enhance athlete well-being and performance.

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Sara Erdner, please contact Sara Erdner, PhD, CMPC at doc.serdner.dearcoach@gmail.com or 256-783-3772

About the Author: Sara Erdner, PhD, CMPC received her PhD in Sport Psychology and Motor Behavior from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she also completed her Master of Science in Communication Studies, with an emphasis in interpersonal communication. Dr. Erdner’s research has been featured in Communication & Sport, the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, and Quest. As a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC #712) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Dr. Erdner also conducts independent mental performance services for a wide variety of performers, which includes working with youth, college, Olympic, and professional athletes and coaches. While she is still a practicing Mental Strength Coach, Dr. Erdner is currently the Coordinator and Assistant Professor for the online Masters of Coaching degree at Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado, where she also resides.

More About This Title: Dear Coach: What I Wish I Could Have Told You by Sara Erdner, will be released by Morgan James Publishing on June 22, 2021. Dear Coach—ISBN 9781631952845—has 218 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—June 22, 2021—Morgan James’ new release, Wrestling Hurricanes: Navigating Life’s Relentless Storms for God’s Glory, by Tiffany Haines, follows a family’s tortuous journey through life’s hurricanes with a medical mystery and raising children with special needs. 

Haines shares her family’s story as they face hardships—small and large. Her quest to know the answer to the why’s in life led her to the glory of God. Her personal life is filled with caring for her children who have a medical condition that is shrouded in mystery among both doctors and those who struggle with it. She also deals with her own physical hardships. She explains the troubles and triumphs we face are for God’s glory, not our own glory. Haines’ faith is tested every day as she watches her children suffer with a condition that causes debilitating symptoms, prompting her to seek God’s counsel and wisdom. For parents, Wrestling Hurricanes remind them that all things, especially suffering, are used for God’s glory which has eternal weight and value. For the Church, it is an authentic example to Christ followers on how to react to life’s hurricanes and setbacks as it delivers a clear, compelling biblical answer for anyone asking, “Why?” Haines’ book lays the foundation for church leaders and small groups to teach how the glory of God impacts the way we view triumphs and tragedies and its impact on the Gospel and eternity.

Wrestling Hurricanes is a tale of resilience and perseverance to encourage others to seek God’s glory and wisdom and reminds us that God has a purpose, a calling, for everyone—though we may not understand it.    

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Tiffany Haines, please contact Tiffany Haines at 704-458-4845, tiffanyhaines@bellsouth.net.

About the Author: Tiffany Haines, wife, mother of three children with PANS, and speaker, continues to wrestle hurricanes alongside her family in Huntersville, North Carolina where she serves as a PANS family consultant. She also sits on the Board of Christian Family Life, a ministry whose mission is fueled by the truth that marriage matters. In her free time, Tiffany dreams of the day when PANS is no more, and we’re all seated at the right hand of the Lord Almighty, in full understanding of the eternal weight of glory.

More About This Title: Wrestling Hurricanes: Navigating Life’s Relentless Storms for God’s Glory, by Tiffany Haines, will be released by Morgan James Publishing on June 22, 2021. Wrestling Hurricanes — 978-1631953057 —has 180 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $14.99.

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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