The Story Behind The Earl Not Taken by A.S. Fenichel

I’m so happy to be here. Thank for having me.

I’ve been having my books published since 2011. Each time I finish a book or series, I worry how I

will come up with something new and interesting to write about. Every single time, my worries are unfounded. I write about strong women in a time when women were the possessions of the men in their lives. Despite the fact that I have been happily married for most of my adult life, I write about women who don’t really want to marry. I give them the opportunity to avoid the one thing society has been drilling into their heads from birth; find a man and marry well.

When looking for the inspiration for The Wallflowers of West Lane, I loved the idea of the friendships between women, and I feel like it’s not explored enough in Regency Romance. There are a lot of books about men who went to school together, formed an alliance and remained friends, but few about women and how strong that bond can me.

In high society of the Regency Era, often young ladies were raised in small villages on estates where they came into contact with few women. They would at the age of fifteen or sixteen have a coming out and begin to hunt for husbands. To give my ladies a chance to develop, I created a fictional girls’ boarding school where misbehaved ladies might be sent away for a few years as punishment.

For The Wallflowers of West Lane it was the best three years of their lives. 

About the Author

A.S. Fenichel gave up a successful IT career in New York City to pursue her lifelong dream of being a professional writer. She adores writing stories filled with love, passion, desire, magic and maybe a little mayhem tossed in for good measure. Originally from New York, she grew up in New Jersey, and now lives in Missouri with her real-life hero, her wonderful husband and two temperamental cats.

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About the Book

Left standing on the side while their contemporaries marry into society, four young ladies forge a bond to guard each other from a similar fate . . .

Finishing school failed to make a proper lady of Penelope Arrington. But as a Wallflower of West Lane, Poppy has a far more vital role—she and her three best friends have made a pact to protect each other from the clutches of dangerous, disreputable men. So when one of them is about to be married off to a duke sight unseen, Poppy makes it her mission to divine the prospective husband’s true character. If only she didn’t require the aid of London’s most unsuitable rake.

Rhys Draper, Earl of Marsden, has known the headstrong Poppy since she was a young girl, naïve to the ways of men. To her eternal chagrin—and to his vague amusement—they have been at odds over the memory of their embarrassing first encounter all these years. Now, with his services in need, Rhys sees a chance to finally clear the air between them. Instead, he is surprised by the heat of their feelings. If the two do not tread carefully, they may end up in a most agreeably compromising position . . .

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I wrote The Wallflowers of West Lane, to delve into the friendship between four extraordinary women. Each of the women: Poppy, Faith, Mercy and Aurora have distinct personalities and issues to be dealt with. During the writing of the stories it became obvious that those issues are still relevant to women in today’s society, which is at once interesting and sad.

The Story Behind Social Leads: Your Social Media Playbook To Generating More Leads In The Next 90 Days by Shay Banks

“What should I post on social media?”

“My customers aren’t on social media, do I still need it for my business?”

“Social media is so confusing!”

These are the three most common questions and complaints I get about social media marketing. When I tell people what I do, Social Media Strategist, they instantly look at me like I’m a magician or witch. They search my business card for an easy button that will magically transform their social media pages into a lead generation machine.

And that’s why I wrote the book.

I wanted to take a little of the mystery out of social media marketing and provide some basic, simple, easy-peasy steps that any busy entrepreneur could take in order to turn their business into an entity that attracts leads automatically.

Listen, being a business owner myself, I know that keeping your lead pipeline full is the make or break for your business. Companies like Coco-Cola or Amazon can spend millions of dollars to generate leads and still break even or make a profit.

As a small business owner or solopreneur, you don’t have the same luxury.

If you spend $100, you need to see that $100 come back to you speedy quick. Which is why social media marketing, with all its flaws and inconsistencies, is one of the best marketing tools small business owners can leverage. (ahem, please notice I did not say it’s the ONLY tool you should leverage)

Think about it, over 70% of all consumers are on social media between 2-6 hours per day. Re-read that sentence and let it marinate.

Marketing 101 will tell you to “go where the people are.” Well, the peeps are on social media and if your business is NOT there, you won’t be in business for very long.

We live in an age now where your clients and customers want more access to you. They want to bond with you. They want to know you, what you stand for, what you believe, and why you do what you do.

It’s this interaction with you (or lack thereof) that compels them to buy from you or your competitor.

I understand that most business owners are busy “doing” their business and don’t have the time to actually be on social media in a regular basis. But there are ways to mitigate that and I discuss that in great detail in the book.

So whether you’re an entrepreneur, an author, or just getting started with sharing your gifts with the world, I encourage you to add social media to your marketing arsenal. Build a following, nurture that following by showing up consistently, and you will see your business grow right before your eyes. Promise. 

About the Book

Struggling To Profit From Social Media?

It’s more than likely not your fault. There is a lot of misinformation (and outright lies) being told about how social media is supposed to work. In Social Leads you will discover post ideas to use on Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and more!

Your Very Own Social Media Playbook You Can Use Over and Over

If you want to add social media to your marketing plan, this is the playbook you need to get started. Understand how each platform works and how so you can achieve your business’s goals. Inside this action-oriented book, you’ll learn:

• How to get traffic to your social media pages for free
• What to do when you’ve tried everything on social media and you’re not getting results
• Example social media posts (with pictures) to help get your creative juices going
• Plus more!

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About the Author 

Shay Banks helps entrepreneurs get more leads and sales with social media. If you’re not filling your pipeline with new leads, Shay can show you how to use your social media pages to do just that. Get more leads now by grabbing your free social media toolkit at: www.shaybanks.com.

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The Story Behind A Promise in Ash by Elysia Strife

A Promise in Ash is a self-published blend of dark contemporary romance, suspense, and women’s fiction. My inspiration for this book stemmed from the two years my husband and I spent in Texas, living in three different cities. We visited Houston and the gulf coast, where the book takes place. The

long stretches of beaches, steady sunshine, and bath-warm ocean waters were mediating to a lot of the pain we carried then. At night, Pleasure Pier in Galveston would light up in a multitude of colors, and exotic cars would rev their engines as they drove past the boardwalks. It was a fantastic contrast between peaceful and stimulating life.

With all of my books, there’s a suspense subplot. We stayed near Austin the longest, and I had the luck of taking some classes in the area, including at St. Edwards University. Austin is a city with fast-growing tech companies. A lot of the ads I saw and inventions I read about got me thinking over the future of polymers and the influence of cybercrime. Being here prompted the addition of a modern cybersecurity threat as a secondary plot involving the polymer repurposing company that the main character, Norah, works for.

The Tough Stuff: I started writing A Promise in Ash after a miscarriage. But it hurt too much to talk about my own. So I chose to explore the concept at a fictional distance. My life isn’t that interesting, but people we’ve met across the states are. I’ve found a lot of inspiration in them. Most of my interesting conversations happen in RV parks and laundry rooms. There, it’s easy to meet people from all over, even different countries. I love it and look forward to every new story. It always brings me insight into the lives of others and helps me be more grateful for what I have.

I was particularly astounded one day by a story from a woman whose step-father abused her when she was young because she hadn’t had a child of her own yet. She said that she tolerated the abuse for years because it was normal in her area for women to bear children in their teens. She finally gave in and had a daughter. But the abuse continued. Realizing the threat to her child, this young woman found the courage to defend herself one night, then packed up her daughter, and moved away. I admired her strength to endure and her courage to leave behind everything she knew to make a better life for her and her daughter. Her story stuck with me and morphed my prompt into a plan for finishing A Promise in Ash.

In recent years, there’s also been an influx of erotica novels that feature BDSM relationships. While they’re all fun and fictional in the fantasy world, that’s not always the case in real life. I touch on this with a past relationship that haunts the main character.

Across all of the concepts included in A Promise in Ash, there was a common theme of self-worth, finding it, and knowing when to stand up for it.

Everything I write is for the few who quietly struggle to be “normal,” for those who are in pain and have no one to talk to, and for those who have made mistakes and can’t seem to be free of their past.

No one deserves abuse, and it’s just not discussed as much as I think it should be, like miscarriage. If society was more open and understanding about these sensitive subjects, I think women would be more inclined to seek help. I explore a lot of these topics in this book as a (hopefully) gentle way of opening another channel for conversation.

Thanks for having me!

Best wishes!

-Elysia

About the Author

Elysia Strife is a self-published author of science-fiction fantasy and romance novels.

Adopted by two educators, Strife developed a deep love for learning new things. In 2012, she graduated from Oregon State University with two Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Health and Human Sciences: Interior Design and Exercise Sport Science. Her past wears fatigues, suits, and fitness gear, sprinkled with mascara and lace.

“I like to question everything, figure out how things work, and do tasks myself. Experiencing new things is fun but also helps with writing raw and genuine stories. And I’m always trying to push my comfort zones.”

Strife likes the rumble of her project car’s 350-ci V8. She enjoys the rush of snowboarding and riding ATVs on the dunes. But nothing brings her more solace than camping in the mountains where the stars are their brightest.

Strife enjoys connecting with readers and welcomes all feedback and questions.

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About the Book

A romantic-suspense novel featuring: miscarriage, hot co-workers, cybersecurity threats, and the struggle of defining family.

With only an abusive mother-figure to guide her, Norah has learned everything the hard way. An unexpected pregnancy with her fiancé changed her career plans. But miscarriage and betrayal thrust everything in reverse again. Eerie things start happening at work, and Norah finds herself at the center of the investigation.

Secrets tumble forth from Norah’s father, her ex-fiancé, and the mystery around her adoption, breaking the walls she’s put up to protect her heart. Now, more than ever, she longs for trust, love, and a family of her own.

Bonding with her handsome co-worker, Evan, and his teenage daughter, Ashley, Norah gets a glimpse of cohesive family life. She finds herself falling for Evan and becoming an unlikely source of help and understanding for Ashley. Evan and Ashley have an empty seat at their table, one Norah wishes to fill. Yet the guilt of taking the previous woman’s place threatens to keep them apart.
Can Norah overcome the scars of her past and discover her inner strength? And will the private letter from her father answer her questions or destroy the family, and the man, she’s come to love?

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A Story Behind A Man's Late Night Thoughts by J. Richman

 A Man’s late night thoughts did not start as a book. In the beginning it was a daily journal that I wrote each night I wrote a review of my days active and added my reaction and if I learned anything. I put that into a very short thought.

Then strange things happen. If during the day I would hear a odd word I found myself forming a raw thought that was a reflect of my past and that word---I made a note and placed the note by my computer and held in place by a plastic chunk of dog poop.

From time to time late at night I review those raw ideas and started to rewrite them. Clean them up and shorten by removing unnecessary words---many of these were reworded a dozen times over time. Some were crap, some were great---I started to share these with friends and my kids---and when they added up to over a 100 I stared to think ---book---now 344 original  thoughts.

These thoughts were about forgiving our self and others for deeds that could only fit into a nightmare.
Many were observation of screw ups that all men yes all of us do, but do not express our inter reactions. but should. Many our negative thoughts  come from the actions and words of other people that effect us---guilt trips that a boss or wife or so call friends try to give us, lesson is we do not to go—not required trip.

Forgive your self---few other will. One can say to yourself or other—that was before I knew better.
When women read the 344 thoughts and they gain knowledge of their man’s thinking and can change their reactions to how they handle problems in a way that will not further hurt their man and make every far worse.

At the same time many of the thoughts will give insight to all ladies problems and perhaps alter their life and how they think of themselves. Can I unwound you—Can you unwound me
Every man and every women or every teenager will like them self better after reading these thoughts
Jim Richman
Author

About the Author

Richman is the author of A MAN’S LATE NIGHT THOUGHTS, a collection of thoughts about life, relationships, and humanity.

Richman’s work history includes his service as an undercover intelligence officer in the US Air Force; later, he established a thriving business in real estate investment. For 16 years, Richman owned and operated Modify My Mortgage, a company that worked with homeowners to prevent foreclosures. His business success allowed Richman the time to pursue his passions, which included serving as the president of Nova, a workshop that provided work and life skills training for clients with disabilities; cofounding A Way Across, a drop-in center for teenagers with emotional and substance abuse problems; and fundraising for several more public service groups.

Richman enjoys writing and editing at night after allowing his ideas to blossom and expand during the day. The author is married with three sons and five grandsons.

Visit his website at http://www.amanslatenightthoughts.com/.

About the Book

A MAN’S LATE NIGHT THOUGHTS by J. Richman is a creative and life-affirming collection of ponderings that expose the deep thoughts and feelings of a man who has lived a life full of diverse experiences and challenges. This uniquely constructed compilation of more than 300 reflections focuses on several areas of living, including intimate relationships and acceptance of human frailty, as well as the author’s internal conflicts.

A MAN’S LATE NIGHT THOUGHTS homes in on the complications inherent in intimate relationships from the opening pages of the book: “Problems accrue when we confuse how a woman looks with who she is.” Richman brings the perspective of a mature man to the lessons on love presented in the book, including, “Exploitation of another depreciates both parties,” and “The reason we fall in love with flawed people is that that’s the only kind of people there are.”

In addition to offering a brief study of intimate relationships, A MAN’S LATE NIGHT THOUGHTS probes human frailty and offers readers guidance in accepting this fact. “We must learn to be strong enough to be gentle,” brings into focus the need to deliberately work at treating people well. The author also encourages readers to show self-compassion when dealing with their own baggage: “Sometimes it’s difficult to see beyond the wreckage of our lives, but we must! Take heart! We are more than our mistakes.”

In A MAN’S LATE NIGHT THOUGHTS, Richman further challenges readers to take the reins of their lives when he says, “Name those things that you would do if you had no fear then do something about it.” He offers words of caution regarding political rhetoric: “Beware of politicians who whip up emotions to make us suspicious of others unlike us.” And rounds the book out by sharing his internal conflicts: “The world has bent me more than I have bent it”; “too often my logical mind and my emotional mind are hostile enemies”; “every time I look in the mirror, I expect to see a younger man.”

A MAN’S LATE NIGHT THOUGHTS began as a series of notes that Richman wrote to himself. “I found that if I do not write out my true, and often painful, thoughts and feelings, I do not deal with them.” Richman wishes a book like this one had been available when he was a boy because the knowledge enclosed could have assisted him in navigating his teenage and young adult years. He hopes A MAN’S LATE NIGHT THOUGHTS will assure men that they are not alone in their quiet musings. For women, Richman believes the book will provide a window into men’s unexpressed emotions.

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