Author: Catherine Lyon Author/Writer

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Hello and Welcome Friends, Readers, #Writers, and New Friends! Thanks for stopping by…

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Cat’s going to jump right in with all the amazing Literary News and Updates for all our award-winning writers and best-selling AUTHORS we have the Honor of PROMOTING and Working With…

First up is our prolific storyteller and best-selling author Mr. Joe Siccardi … And since he calls me his Personal Publicist, and I call him Papa Joe, I better get his updates correct! (lol). Now, Joe, who is on the road traveling this spring and summer around the USA while he visits all of his children and grandkids.

As he is feverishly writing a follow-up to his popular heart-warming Memoir of “Wisdom From A Father,” Joe, will be setting up a few Christian Book Reading and Signing Events along the way. And, all of his titles are garnishing many more new 4 & 5-Star Book Reviews like this new one for his newest title; My Name is Sam…And Heaven is Still Shining Through available on Amazon!

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New Book Review For “Sam”

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2020
Format: Paperback  An ordinary woman who experiences God’s grace

Some people like escape fiction designed to take the reader out of their everyday reality. Escape fiction is fun, but I also like stories that help me in my everyday life. That’s why Joe Siccardi’s book, My Name Is Sam, first appealed to me. A fictionalized memoir, Siccardi’s book is the story of an ordinary woman, not so different from you or me.
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Her life, her loves, her ups and downs, and how through it all, God’s love shines through. An easy read. If you are looking for something to help you recognize God’s presence in your life, even when God seems far away, this is the book for you.

For more updates, author news, and his writing from Joe Siccardi, stop by his Official Author Website at https://wisdomfromafather.com/ or connect with him on Twitter!

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MEET RUSTY BLACKWOOD ON HER “ROMANTIC DRAMA 4 SUMMER” BOOK TOUR!

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Meet Rusty Blackwood! Rusty is the multi-award-winning writer and author of the riveting romantic fiction drama, Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary, and the celebrated, 5-star award-winning romantic fiction drama, Willow’s Walk, and her newest, an intense romantic drama, The Perils of Autumn.

Rusty is kicking off her “Summer of Romance Book Your” beginning at her first appearance on Sunday, June 7, 2020, at 1 PM – 3 PM …Hosted by The Pen Centre in  St. Catharines, ON, Canada.

MORE FROM RUSTY:
“Please join St. Catharines’ 5-star award-winning romance novelist, Rusty Blackwood, on Sunday afternoon, June 7th, from 1 to 3 pm at Pen Center Coles where she will be greeting readers, and signing copies of her three romantic fiction dramas, the 5-star award-winning The Perils of Autumn, the 5-star awarded Willow’s Walk, and her very first romantic drama, the grand scale, 4-star Amazon- awarded Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary.

Do take this generous opportunity to get a copy of one, two, or possibly all three of these exciting reads for your summer! You will be glad you did, and you will not be disappointed with the journeys you will take!”

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Cat will be sharing more about that one soon. She’ll also be sharing how the follow-up to “Perils” titled; “Return To Autumn” is coming along as you can read a sneak peek Chapter as she was gracious enough to share it with all of Cat’s Readers and Blog Visitors here: https://anauthorandwriterinprogress.wordpress.com/2020/02/23/coming-this-year-the-follow-up-to-the-perils-of-autumn-by-award-winning-romance-author-rusty-blackwood-here-is-a-taste-of-whats-to-come/

You are invited to connect with Rusty through social media and visit her beautiful Official Author website to sign up for her newsletter so you won’t miss an update!

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MEET AWARD-WINNING SELF-HELP AUTHOR MAUREEN SCANLON at B&N

~UPDATE 03/17/2020 DUE TO NEW RESTRICTIONS DUE TO CORONA VIRUS …B&N CANCELED THIS EVENT and WILL BE RESCHEDULED SOON!

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An Afternoon With Author & Life Coach Maureen Scanlon Book Event ~ CANCELED BY B&N 

Book Signing and Meet & Greet With Life Coach Maureen … 
Author Discussion, Life Advice, Author Signing (Happier Life, Self-Help, Furry Pets) Tempe, AZ.  Barnes & Noble (Tempe, AZ)  

Join Multi- Book-Award-Winner and Life Coach Maureen Scanlon as Barnes & Noble of Tempe Marketplace welcomes this fantastic Author, Speaker, and Life & Relationship Coach, Ms. Maureen Scanlon and Sponsored by Lyon Media Services.

Ms. Scanlon will be discussing how she uses unique cognitive techniques from her book and how she learned them through the ways of her doggies Jaden and Brodie. She’ll share sound advice on how to change poor habits and learn positivity to have a happier life through her research and personal experiences with her Furry Pets.

All this and much more can be read in her award-winning book, “My Dog Is More Enlightened Than I Am,” as books will be available for purchase and signed at this event, come and join us for a few hours of literary fun!


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About The Author:

Maureen Scanlon is the founder and CEO of Maureen Scanlon Life Coaching. She is an award-winning author, relationship expert, motivational speaker, positive change integrator, and spiritual coach who has successfully helped many people, from experienced professionals to young adults and couples. She focuses her tools and techniques on overcoming past negative experiences and making positive changes in our thoughts and lives.

Maureen has been featured on 3TV Good Morning Arizona, 3TV Your Life Az, ABC15 Sonoran Living, Voyage Phoenix Magazine, appeared on the cover and featured in Ultimate Women International magazine, USA daily times, as well interviews on radio shows like Mind Body Radio, Business Talk Radio, and Networking Arizona. Her book has now won a silver award from Author Shout and Top 12 book pick list from Spirited Woman, with a 5 Star rating on Amazon.

When Maureen is not working to change the world, you can find her at home relaxing in Mesa, Arizona, with her husband, Dennis. She enjoys scrapbooking, painting, traveling, and time with her furry baby doggies, Jade and Brodie. She is also the mother of three adult children and grandmother to three grandchildren whom she adores.

Join us for a few hours of literary fun! It is a free literary event open to the public and located in Tempe Marketplace. See you there!

Don’t miss any new books or events by Life Coach and Award-Winning Author, Maureen Scanlon, so visit here official website at “Life Coach Maureen” or book  a session with her today! You’ll be much Happier and Motivated after.


CAT WILL BE SHARING MORE UPDATES SOON of More Multi-Award-Winning Authors LIKE Amy L Bovaird, Cynthia Ulmer, and Maxwell Ivey!!

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Tips and Advice From Our Friends of Book Bub ~How To Self-Publish a Book…

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Welcome Readers and Writers to Cat’s Reading and Writing Den!

Today I will be sharing one of the best places to get grand exposure to all your books and your brand as an author and writer. Our hard-working friends of Book Bub and Blog share a special informative post all about How to Self-Publish a Book!

It can be both rewarding and challenging to figure out all the intricate parts to the self-publishing field but so worth learning as then you get to keep more of the royalty share of your work and craft as a writer. So when Cat comes across an informative article for all to learn from, I enjoy sharing it with you. So let’s see what we can learn from Book Bub and the advice and tips they share all about self-publishing your next book!

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How to Self-Publish a Book: Tips from Indie Authors

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You’ve polished the final draft of your novel, and now you’re looking into self-publishing — you’re not alone! Over 1 million books were estimated to be self-published in 2017, and that number is only rising. With self-publishing comes a quicker turnaround to hit shelves, deadline flexibility, full control over your own marketing, and a larger percentage of the royalties from sales of your book. If you’re still on the fence about whether to pursue a traditional publishing route versus self-publishing, check out our comparison of the two.
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But for those who are interested in learning more about the ins and outs of how to self-publish a book (or veteran indie authors who want to hear what their peers have to say about the business), we’ve compiled a flipbook of self-publishing tips from authors who have seen it all. From writing advice to cover design to marketing strategy, these 26 authors have fantastic self-publishing wisdom to share.

(Subscribe to their blog to download a high-resolution PDF of How to Self-Publish a Book: Tips from Indie Authors” https://insights.bookbub.com/how-self-publish-book/

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Heres a small sampling of quotes you can find inside:

“The absolute best advice I ever received was not to rush to publication, hire top-of-the-line editors, and get more than one proofreader. We have one chance to hook readers, and presentation matters as much as content.

Whether you offer a book free, at a reduced price, or at full price, it should make no difference in the level of editing your product receives before landing in the hands of readers. Every reader who picks up your book deserves the highest quality in both story and presentation, even if that means waiting to release your story until you can afford proper editing. Errors stop readers while reading, and may also stop them from picking up the next book in a series.” — Melissa Foster, author of This Is Love.

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“Focus on your readers, not your sales. When you place your readers first, it means not rushing the story, it means ensuring the experience your readers have is one of full immersion and it means reader loyalty will become your reality. Sales will follow as you grow your readership — but if all you do is try to market your first novel without placing your readers first, your potential readers will turn away.” — Steena Holmes, author of The Patient.

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“Look at the bestsellers in your genre. Make sure your cover looks just as good. Make sure your blurb is just as enticing. Make sure your manuscript is edited, proofread, and impossible to put down. With a professional cover, blurb, and story, you’re already ahead of the game. In some genres, it also helps to write a series. If you write science fiction like me, consider labeling your novel ‘book 1’ and get started on that sequel!” — Daniel Arenson, author of The Requiem Series.

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Daniel Arenson self-publishing advice for authors
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Go download the high-resolution PDF for more book marketing inspiration whenever you need it!  https://insights.bookbub.com/how-self-publish-book/

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Special thanks to the authors who contributed quotes and guest content to BookBub: Daniel Arenson, Chelle Bliss, Cheryl Bradshaw, Glynnis Campbell, Claire Cook, Adam Croft, Tanya Anne Crosby, Ernest Dempsey, Melissa Foster, Kellie Coates Gilbert, Steena Holmes, Lisa Renee Jones, J. Robert Kennedy, Julia Kent, M. Louisa Locke, Dale Mayer, Patricia McLinn, Deborah Fletcher Mello, Rick Mofina, Ty Patterson, Ana E. Ross, Stormy Smith, Lee Strauss, Alana Terry, Skye Warren, and Lacy Williams.

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Glowing BookLife Critic’s Report for “My Dog Is More Enlightened Than I Am” by Our Featured Award-Winning Author, Maureen Scanlon, and More News!

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COME MEET OUR AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR, MAUREEN SCANLON READERS!


“Cat Lyon’s Reading and Writing Den and Lyon Media Services are Excited to Announce Our Featured Self-Help Author and Popular Life and Happiness Coach, Maureen Scanlon will be appearing at the Barnes and Noble in Tempe, Arizona!”

Barnes and Noble be hosting a book signing event for our award-winning author who is the founder and CEO of  Maureen Scanlon Life Coaching. Not only is Maureen a multi-award-winning author, but she is also an expert life coach, a motivational speaker for both business and recovery events and conferences, while she successfully helps many become comfortable with change, learn personal growth, and gain a positive outlook for a better, happier, and more fulfilling life.

One way she accomplishes this is through here unique and fun book release of “My Dog Is More Enlightened Than I Am” which just received an amazing BookLife Prize Entry Critic’s Report! Maureen does this through her speaking events and on her informational blog on her Official Website of Life Coach Maureen…

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COME MEET MAUREEN AT BARNES & NOBLE, Tempe Marketplace! March 21st, 2020, 1PM

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The book event will be held on:
Saturday, March 21st, 2020. Begins at 1 PM till 3:30 PM
Location: B&N / Tempe Marketplace #2243
2000 East Rio Salado Pkwy. Ste 1032. Tempe, AZ
Books will be available for purchase at this event and signed by the author!
Maureen looks forward to seeing readers in Tempe and even avid readers from ASU!


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GLOWING CRITIC’S REPORT By BookLife ~ “My Dog Is More Enlightened Than I Am”

Title: My Dog is More Enlightened Than I Am

Author: Maureen Scanlon

Genre: Nonfiction/Self-Help & Relationship

Audience: Adult

Word Count: 29522

Assessment:

Idea/Concept: This charming guide to living joyfully and fully, posits that readers might learn a great deal from closely observing the lives of dogs. In the process of studying the behavior of dogs, Scanlon advises readers to reflect meaningfully on their lives and personal priorities.

Prose: Scanlon writes with warmth, compassion, and enthusiasm, comparing and contrasting the (often flawed) human responses to outside circumstances, with those of canines.

Originality: Adoring books about furry companions are abundant and popular, but few fall into the self-help category. Scanlon takes an uncommon approach to singing the praises of our pets, while offering effective advice for their humans.

Execution: Though the advice Scanlon provides is more Self-help in nature–readers will value her unique approach. Though humorous in nature, readers will also detect a strong undercurrent of sincerity and truth in her arguments. Delightful and informative read.

Score: Out of a 10

  • Plot/Idea: 7
  • Originality: 8
  • Prose: 7
  • Character/Execution: 7
  • Overall: 7.25

Report Submitted: February 28, 2020

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Maureen is currently working on and writing book two as I know she has taken ner BookLife report to heart, as she shared with me. Her next book about “relationships,” and yes, some of it through the eyes of her furry pets too. She said it will be packed with more advice than the first as I know avid readers will enjoy it book two when it releases just as much as her current book.

The Cat will let you know when this HAPPENS … Another way Life Coach Maureen helps people wanting to live a happier life is by sharing informative advice through her blog. So here is a little share of some of her most recent posts and I encourage you to visit her Official Website of Life Coach Maureen… for more sound advice? You can set a session with her and see how Maureen can re-charge your personal and career goals!

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Like Maureen always say;

“It’s never too late to dream a new dream. Love yourself, show compassion, and become the person you want to meet.”

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We Are All Saying the Same Thing!

POSTED  MAUREEN SCANLON

Something has really come to my attention lately. It’s been inserting itself over and over in my daily life.

I’m certain you are similar to myself in that when you wake up in the morning, you scroll through your social media accounts and see memes, motivational quotes, and videos. Your friends post about their lives, their businesses, and ask for prayers for themselves or family members.

If you watch TEDx videos, listen to podcasts, or even watch the Google commercial from the NFL Superbowl, you can’t help but notice that the message is the same. Enjoy your life and be happy! This is the very simplified version… so let’s go further.

I recently attended two different seminars that caught my attention. They were about how to be successful in your business. As I sat in these seminars, I made this huge revelation that we are all saying the same things because we all WANT the same things! I’ve made my own speeches and wrote the same variations of ideas in blogs, and my book, “My Dog is More Enlightened Than I Am,” as those who are also working to help others in their lives and careers.

Dalai Lama: “When we are born, we have no idea of nationality or religious faith. We are just human beings who want to be happy”.

Mother Theresa: “The most terrible poverty is loneliness and the feeling of being unloved”

Jim Carrey: “When you compromise and fail, it hurts worse than failing at what you love”…

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Five Minute Friday — Before

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Cat’s Weekend Literary Blog Pick is our Featured Prolific Storyteller and Best-selling Author, Joe Siccardi who Lyon Media Services and Cat’s Reading Den has the pleasure of Representing! Joe knows the importance of blogging as an author and does a fine job with his “Five Minute Friday Series!”

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Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. Then, post and encourage others who have braved the exercise by linking up on the Five Minute Friday spot on Facebook at fiveminutefriday.com. That’s the fun part!

To entice you to check us out, I’ve also been sharing some of the experiences my fellow writers have shared as chronicled in Five Minute Friday: A Collection of Stories Written in Five Minutes Flat. This week, I hope Vittoria’s words inspire you to join our writing club.

“I have always loved the art of writing although I have struggled to believe in my writing ability. I never felt it was good enough. After deciding to face my fears, I created a blog and to no avail, the words simply wouldn’t come. I needed encouragement. That is when…

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BREAKING THE CYCLES With Lisa Frederiksen. An Important Resource and a Must Visit Recovery Website…

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Oh My! Cat was interviewed by my dear friend Lisa and sine she has a New Book out, I want to share as we both share our books and mine within this Recovery and Author Interview. Just a little more of my other Passion of helping others from addictions as I do of my Passion for all things Literary as I think it’s a wee bit informative! 😺🐈✨🎰📚📚
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