New Book Release All Self-Published Authors Need To Read! Learn To Navigate Amazon Keywords by Dale L. Roberts, Author…

If you are an author and ready to self-publish your new book?

Then you need to know Dale Roberts!

You also need to read his book first before you self-publish on Amazon KDP.

My Feartured Guest is Author, Dale L. Roberts who has helped many writers and authors abundntly with this new GEM titled, “Amazon Keywords for Books: How to Use Keywords for Better Discovery on Amazon (The Amazon Self Publisher Book 1) ” now available in both e-book and paperback on Amazon.

Book Description & What You’ll Learn:

You wrote the book.

The cover is on point.

Why isn’t it selling?

The answer is simple: Nobody knows it exists.

Amazon is a market place and when someone goes there to find a new book, they do a search, and that’s where the keywords become crucial.

You need them for:

Meta Data (7-keywords)
Description (Help Amazon’s Algorithm)
Running AMS ads

You’ll learn:

The importance & function of keywords
How to fill the 7 backend keyword slots in KDP
Why keyword relevance determines your success
How to leverage search engines to do your work
And so much more…

The most wonderful part is the AMS Ads tool might be the best kept secret in keyword research and Dale will show you how to get the most out of it.

Are you ready for success?

You’ll love this comprehensive book on keywords, because it’s easy to follow and will teach you what you need to forever master the subject.

Get “Amazon Keywords for Books: How to Use Keywords for Better Discovery on Amazon (The Amazon Self Publisher Book 1) Now!

Cat just did and ordered the e-book! I’ll be sharing my review on my blog when I am done reading and on Reedsy, Amazon, and Goodreads as I know all my writer, author, visitor friends will want to grab this book too.

So, who is this amazing author and writer Dale the Self-Publishing Wiz?

Well, we just met on Reedsy Discovery where we both are listed as authors. It’s a great literary community for readers and writers alike. Dale actually has several published books under his belt to help with publishing, marketing, sales, and much more!

AND?

He is a CAT LOVER like me!

It would be wise to visit him at his fabulous website as he has a wealth of information and resources to help you with your next self-publishing project, seriously! And many Youtube videos as well. https://selfpublishingwithdale.com/

Here a little more about Dale…

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dale L. Roberts is an accomplished indie author and host of Self-Publishing with Dale on YouTube. Since 2014, Dale pursued a full-time career in self-publishing books and now shares his experience on his YouTube channel devoted to building a successful self-publishing business. His specialties include book publishing, video production, public speaking, and networking.

Appearing on numerous YouTube channels and podcast interviews, Dale is always looking for ways to reach a broader audience to share the value of self-publishing books. Dale is a fitness author, video content creator, and self-publishing advocate. Voted by Feedspot among the Top 100 websites and Top 50 YouTube channels devoted to self-publishing, Dale has cemented his position as the go-to authority in the indie author community.

He lives in Columbus, Ohio, with his wife Kelli and cat Izzie.

-Dale L. Roberts
Indie Author & YouTube Video Content Creator

P.S. Check out the video and podcast interview link
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GUEST Review of “Amazon Keywords for Books: How to Use Keywords for Better Discovery on Amazon (The Amazon Self Publisher Book 1)

5- STAR Review:

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KEYWORD: A great guide for self-published authors who want to sell more books! (Courtesy of Reedsy (dot) Com

Although I think I went over my allotted 50 letter backend keyword slots for the one line review, Amazon Keywords for Books: How to Use Keywords for Better Discovery on Amazon – is a great all-in-one guide to help you navigate Amazon’s maze of metadata.

It sounds like weird science, because it is. But Dale takes you through it all, one step at a time, and does it in an informative, detailed way. As a self-published author, I’ve been using and studying keywords for several years now, somewhat thinking I knew most tricks of the trade, but even I picked up some great tidbits!

As you go through the book, if you are anything like me, you will have to stop in some chapters and take notes because there is a lot of significant information you don’t want to miss. Don’t worry though, the book is filled with all kinds of useful links, hints, tips and tricks, that will definitely point you in the right direction with your books.

I like how the book is organized, and how Dale weaves in anecdotes and his own experience to help explain some dryer content. It helps to clarify the message and gives the read an overall less robotic feel. But in reality, trying to understand, and decipher Amazon’s unique method of algorithm manipulation, one would have to dive into a bit of the tediousness of the ones and zeros of search engine optimization.

The best part of the book for me was the inclusion of some of the finer marketing points that seem like common sense, but ultimately, some of us so busy with the craft of creating, sadly forget. Scribbling some ideas down, I set my sights on my own books, giving them a metadata checkup and used the new techniques I learned to boost them up. Time will tell!

Whether you are looking to write a more discoverable description, or stumbling on how to populate the seven backend keyword slots, heck, even trying to create a profitable AMS ad campaign, this book is a great resource to help guide you on your way to sell more books. And let’s be honest, that is what we all want to do!

REVIEWED By Ryan Carriere

Ryan Carriere broke out in 2019 with the bestselling Eternal Stones series and is back with a new sci-fi, time-travelling, cyberpunk dystopia! Assassin Rising: The Alien Gene is the first novella in the series. Book 2 will be out shortly!

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An Award-Winning ‘Family Saga’ Book Series That Is Both Heart-Warming, Uplifting and Readers Are Still Raving About Through Reviews…By Author, Cynthia Ulmer

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020 Catherine Lyon Author/Writer A Writer's Thoughts, Author News, Book Award News, Book Review Post, Featured Guest, News Around The Web, Posts 5 Star reviews, Award Winning Book Series, Clyde and Wanda, Cynthia Ulmer Author, Reviews Post, The Cedar Cove Chronicles, TODD, Trudy

Welcome to Cedar Cove Life!
Introducing: “The Cedar Cove Chronicles”
by Cynthia Ulmer

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Have you ever been to Cedar Cove?

Once you visit, life for you will never be the same.
You will never want to read about witches, warlocks, and evil forces again.
The powerful emotions of Love, Unity, Harmony, Dreams, Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and a clear understanding of the Love of Christ will visit you and remain a part of your life. In this 6 book series, these good people will live with you daily. You will not be able to wait until this evening’s quiet reading moments, to get to the next scene.

It is almost like these people are actually real. The author is truly touched by a spirit that will change the way people in America and the World love and care about each other.

It will change the kinds of books you look forward to reading forever…

~Award-Winning Writer, Cynthia Ulmer

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“Born in Virginia and raised in North Carolina, Cynthia Ulmer is a true southern author whose books reflect her southern and Christian heritage. Her writing has a down-home, comfort to it that brings her vast array of characters to life.”
(Below are the award-winners from the six book series)

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About Cynthia Ulmer

Award-winning Author, Cynthia Ulmer is a medal-recipient writer of her Southern Family Fictional Series, “The Cedar Cove Chronicles” a Christian themed fiction series about family life, love, faith, and endurance. Her titles are available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and many online bookstores and released between mid-2009 through mid-2015. Books one and four are Medal-winners by ‘Wishing Shelf Indie Book Awards.’

“Some people struggle with what they are meant to do in life and others just know it all along. I’ve known since I was a small child that I wanted to write–the stories were always in my head.” The Cedar Cove Chronicles is a series set in the fictional community of Cedar Cove, North Carolina, and follows the lives of ‘The Jansan Family,’ their friends and neighbors during the 40’s and ’50s.

Here is how Cynthia describes her fictional light Christian theme drama …
“Have you ever been to Cedar Cove? Once you visit, life for you will never be the same. You will never want to read about witches, warlocks, and evil forces again. The powerful emotions of Love, Unity, Harmony, Dreams, Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and a clear understanding of the Love of Christ will visit you and remain a part of your life.

In this 6 book series, these good people will live with you daily. You will not be able to wait until this evening’s quiet reading moments, to get to the next scene. It is almost like these people are actually real. The author is truly touched by a spirit that will change the way people in America and the World love and care about each other. It will change the kinds of books you look forward to reading forever”. . . Cynthia enjoys writing, reading, listening to music, being with her family, and working in her church. She resides in the Carolina’s with her family. Visit her Official Author Website

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THE BOOK REVIEWS ARE STILL COMING IN On AMAZON…

Who Would’ve Known?

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2020

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Todd is my first introduction to Ulmer’s work and now understand why it became a fantastic award-winner. I look forward to reading the whole series of ‘The Ceder Cove Chronicles’ after reading Todd as it holds your interest in what is to come next being a family saga and unique enjoyable book!

The story of a fictional family set in the 1940s – 1950s when times were much more straightforward. The Jansan family goes through many trials and storms but holds steadfast to their Christian faith and beliefs as they learn they can endure any storm together as a loving caring family. I am not a big fan of heavy religious reads, but this story has just the right amount as not to be overbearing. Todd is well written, well-developed characters. Watch out for Grandma Cal, a vibrant ole coot!

The story overall pulls you in with family drama, surprises, and a lot of love. Even as you learn about their neighbor, who is a very nasty mean drunk and is a constant that made me feel lucky I don’t live next door to Horace! (I’m not too fond of spoilers) …

I was, however, privy to know that the author had woven in some of her cherished childhood and family memories of family living in the south, which I feel. made this book even more special to read. It has a historical feel to a fictional novel that has you engaged with only an area or two where the flow could have picked up a bit.

While reading Todd, be ready to experience more love, some laughs, a tear or two, and feelings of loss of old fashioned family values and discipline that many of us grew up within like ‘Old Southern Americana.’

I highly recommend it and such an enjoyable read.

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It will make you think
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2020

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Cynthia Ulmer’s novel “Todd, The Cedar Cove Chronicles, Book One,” if it does nothing else, it should make you think. It is a novel about violence: domestic, social, and cultural, against the backdrop of war. I did not see this work so much as a Christian novel as I did a novel about human frailty.

The story is related through the engaging voice of Todd Jansan, a ten-year-old boy living in rural North Carolina with his farming family. Being a “southern” novel it has the ubiquitous southern quirky character, Grandma Cal, who keeps a gun with her at all times in order to shoot whatever she feels to be a threat, i.e., snakes and bears. She’s not a good shot, but that’s part of the quirkiness.

The novel takes place during the early forties, during the time of the Second World War. Todd’s Uncle Clyde returns home from the European Front after having been severely wounded. His return is problematic as is nearly everything for this family, but that is understandable. Times are hard. The family lives next door to a most hateful man whose idea of punishing children is brutal.

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The child’s voice rings true

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2020

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As the title of this review suggests, I found the child’s voice narrating this story to be believable, heartfelt, and engaging. Another big plus for this book is the window it provides into family life for a small farming community during World War II. It’s a fresh perspective.So many World War II books and movies I’ve run across go more into the battles and bombs, the politics, the atrocities of the Nazis, the efforts on the home front in support of the war—all of which are important aspects that help us understand life during that time. This book, for me, is a welcome addition, something else to think about.

Another positive is the ongoing and escalating conflict between the narrator’s family, the Jansans, and a neighboring family, the Hammonds. I was very much emotionally invested as the plot unfolded. Very good read and well-written!

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A tale of courage, family and madness

Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2020

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In this series, TRUDY has finally escaped her torturous marriage to Mark Gideon, with it she brings her son. However, now a new potential flame has entered her life in the form of Todd, the protagonist from the first book in the series. The book details the struggle Trudy and Todd face to be together, as well as Mark’s slow descent into madness due to his realization of his new situation. The subject matter is raw at times, but it’s thoroughly grounded in a situation that could happen to any of us. Bravo! Great read.

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A painful, edge of your seat thrillride!

Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2020

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A woman finds herself in an abusive marriage after eloping with her sister’s boyfriend. Six years later, she returns home to face her family and mend fences.
This is not my typical wheelhouse, family dramas aren’t something that I’ll read regularly.Still, I liked the concept of the returning black sheep of the family trying to patch things up. The amount of detail in the opening chapter alone really paints a painful picture of an abusive marriage and it’s genuinely chilling.
Ulmer’s writing style is very easy to read and this book seems to stand well-enough on its own so reading the other books in the series doesn’t seem to be a big issue. This is definitely not going to be for everyone but definitely give it a read if you get the chance because it’s most certainly worth your time.

AN INTERESTING READ.

Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2020

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The story begins well with Trudy escaping from her terrible husband and her journey home to her family. I enjoyed the book, but I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the many errors. In some places, (like chapter 10) there are repeated paragraphs. This was an enjoyable novel

Immersive family drama

Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2020

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Clyde and Wanda is the 2nd of a 6 book series. I didn’t know that initially but the book stands on its own very well. That said I’m looking forward to going back and reading Todd, book one.
Clyde is a good man. Now.
But he has a past to overcome ad war experiences he must reconcile. He has married Wanda and is striving to live a Christian life. Everything seems to be going well but there is the everpresent fear of his anguish returning. Wanda has her own childhood traumas that keep the reader involved and interested. This is a lovely and hopeful book about family life.
Recommended reading!

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So Cat suggests you pour yourself a tall cool glass of Sweet Tea, kick your feet up, and dive into this amazing heart-warming and uplifting this summer of this award-winning book series of “The Jansan Family Saga.”
Readers won’t be disappointed!

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Creating Some Book Buzz For An International Best Selling Author & His Book “Aiming High” That Hit #1 On Amazon. Meet Darren Prince Who Is Now Listed On Book Buzz (dot) Net …

July 21, 2020 Catherine Lyon Author/Writer A Writer's Thoughts, Author News, Book Review Post, Featured Guest, Marketing and More, New Book & Author Press Release, News Around The Web, Posts, Updates and More A Must Read Parents, Addiction And Recovery, Aiming High Foundation, Aiming High In Audiobook, An Amazon #1 Listed Read, Author News, Biography, Darren Prince On Book Buzz, Marketing Agent, New Book Formats, Sports Memiors, Sports Memoir, Updates

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HELLO and WELCOME READERS and FRIENDS,

If you are an avid reader like I am then you must take a visit and find your next read from our amazing friends and the team at Book Buzz!

You can now find Darren’s best-selling book, e-book, and now offered in audiobook format with Book Buzz! Darren is a popular sought after marketing agent for many icon celeb’s and sports pros and does his job well. Hoe can he Not when his best friend is none other than former ‘LA Laker, Magic Johnson, who also wrote the beautiful forward for Darren’s book. (Banner Courtesy of BookBuzz.net) …

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How Darren Turned his Bottom Into a New Beginning In Life!

Darren shares a story of soaring heights and crawling lows, as chronicled in his book Aiming High: How a Prominent Sports and Celebrity Agent Hit Bottom at the Top. He explains how he held his marketing empire together in spite of being addicted to opioids for 24 years, what led to his recovery, and how he now helps others who have made similar life detours find their way back.

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Foreword by Earvin “Magic” Johnson

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Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. is an American retired professional basketball player and former president of basketball operations of the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played point guard for the Lakers for 13 seasons and founder of The Magic Johnson Foundation.

“Darren and I have worked together for 23+ years. During that time, he has worked 24/7, negotiating memorabilia signings, speaking engagements, appearances, and other services. It was an honor to write the foreword for his book”…(Read more in the book Aiming High)

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Today, and through his Aiming High Foundation, Darren has become a sought after speaker on addiction recovery and mental health. He specializes in helping high functioning addicts and at-risk executives to identify and avoid the pitfalls of addiction and he enjoys working with teens helping them build self-esteem and self-worth. Learn more and where to connect with him, now on BOOKBUZZ.NET ~ Creating Book Buzz for Authors!

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45210354_2248129048753693_4315125931162206208_o — Aiming High a must-read By International Best-Selling Author, Darren Prince

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Links To New 5-Star Book Reviews…

May, 30th, 2020~ Amazon Review
May 29th, 2020 ~ Amazon Review
June 7th, 2020 ~ Goodreads Review
June 11th, 2020 ~ Goodreads Review

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IF YOU ARE AN AVID Sports Buff and Enjoy Reading About Amazing Memoirs of Sports Legends? This is the book to read!

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My Book Review For “Aiming High” By International Best Selling Author, Darren Prince. Forward Written By “Magic Johnson” Former NBA Legend.

June 8, 2020 Catherine Lyon Author/Writer A Writer's Thoughts, Author News, Book Review, Book Review Post, Featured Guest, News Around The Web, Posts About Aiming High, About The Author, Cat's book review, Darren Prince Book Aiming High, Dr Drew, Editorial, Hulk Hogan, Magic Johnson, Memoir, nonfiction, Overcoming Opioid Addiction, Reviews, Sports Agent

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Darren Prince | Steered Straight

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About International Best-Selling Author, DARREN PRINCE, His Book, Career, and Giving back:

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CAREER
Darren Prince is a sports and celebrity agent who, at the age of 14, founded a mail-order company selling baseball cards and traveling around the country participating in trade shows. At the age of 20, he sold his company and became an industry leader in private autograph signings for sports and celebrity memorabilia with athletes and celebrities. A-List celebrities included Muhammad Ali, Hulk Hogan, Pele, Joe Montana, Carmen Electra, and Jenny McCarthy.

In 1995 Prince started a new venture with Prince Marketing Group (PMG), representing athletes and celebrities for marketing deals consisting of endorsements, licensing, TV, movie and book deals, autograph signings, and appearances. His first client to sign with the firm was none other than Magic Johnson. Soon after Smokin’ Joe Frazier, Dennis Rodman, Pamela Anderson, and Chevy Chase followed.

With PMG growing at an enormous pace, Prince added Scottie Pippen, Clyde Drexler, Mickey Rourke, Roy Jones Jr, Micky Ward, and the late Evel Knievel as clients over the years. The sports/entertainment industry is a small world and very competitive,” says Darren Prince, CEO of Prince Marketing Group. “Prince Marketing Group has prospered over the years by delivering out of the box thinking for clients and building relationships through the practice of good business and effective networking.”

Prince Marketing Group is currently a multi-million dollar business that has negotiated over $200 Million in deals and currently secures marketing deals, arranges signing/memorabilia appearances, commercial licensing, product endorsement, and voice-overs.

Darren is a true entrepreneur as he has been able to continuously reinvent himself and significantly grow his business over the years. He has been featured in outlets such as Your World With Neil Cavuto, The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch, CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360, Hannity & Colmes, ESPN, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, New York Post, USA Today, Forbes’ Sports Money, On the Record with Greta Van Susteren, Howard Stern radio, CNBC The Closing Bell and a variety of others for his marketing expertise.

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AIMING HIGH FOUNDATION:
Today Darren gives back to those who suffer from addiction. Darren Prince, International Best Selling author of his memoir “Aiming High” is a prominent sports and celebrity agent and global advocate for addiction and recovery.

As a leading authority in this recovery space, his insights have been featured in WSJ, NYT, USA Today, CNN, Fox and Friends, Tucker Carlson, and Dr. Oz. From selling his first business at 19 to building a multimillion-dollar talent agency, Darren has experienced what life is like in the celebrity world. Unfortunately, he also saw the dark reality of addiction through his own personal struggle. After over 11 years of sobriety, it’s now Darren’s mission to help others avoid and break free from addiction.

Through his new cause and the Aiming High Foundation, he has become a sought after speaker on addiction recovery and mental health. He specializes in helping high functioning addicts and at-risk executives to identify and avoid the pitfalls of addiction and especially enjoys working with teens teaching them self esteem and self-worth.

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ABOUT HIS BOOK

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Aiming High is the astonishing story of sports and celebrity agent Darren Prince, who battled addiction while representing some of the most iconic figures in the world. After a drug overdose, many demoralizing nights, and mornings where he couldn’t get out of bed without a prescription in hand, Darren hit rock bottom at the top–and in the process discovered the true meaning of success. The paperback and ebook now on sale and available at MyBookOrders. Now available as an audiobook and you can listen FREE with Amazon Audible Free Trial Membership!
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MY REVIEW FOR “AIMING HIGH” and EDITORIALS

Aiming High: How a Prominent Sports and Celebrity Agent Hit Bottom at the Top
by Darren Prince (Goodreads Author), Kristen McGuiness, Earvin Johnson (Foreword)

Catherine Townsend-Lyon‘s Review

Jun 07, 2020

A Memoir of Addiction, Self-Discovery, and Freedom Within Recovery

Not many of us get a second chance in life after addiction. Not everyone reaches the height of the business world while having a self-imposed problem with opioids until you overdose. That is what happened to Darren Prince as he shares all in his intriguing memoir of “Aiming High.” Being a top sport and celebrity agent while representing some of the most iconic and legendary figures of our generation didn’t mean Darren was not immune from addiction either as he shares in his memoir.

Another lesson you will learn from reading Darren’s book. As a person maintaining recovery myself, I have learned that “Addiction of any kind does not Discriminate of whom it will touch”… Something Darren understands today and brave of him to share his testimony while sharing many memorable stories throughout his career as he weaves his downfall, but most important, how he fought like hell to gain his life back within recovery. He also proves we stay “sick as our secrets.” And that is part of the disease of drug addiction.

I won’t lie; it is impressive to continue working in a high-profile career and hiding a secret of drug addiction. But? The bigger you become? The harder they fall. But Darren got back up and now shares all to help others who may suffer in silence just as he had. He is a real example that if want your life back from addiction? You have to do the recovery work needed, and Darren shares it as well. The fantastic stories alone make the book a great read, but the clear message is there is HOPE after addiction, and recovery is possible for anyone.

“Aiming High” needs to be read by everyone because it has an extraordinary message of endurance, acceptance, and HOPE.

~Lyon Media Services & Literary Consulting –Catherine Lyon~

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MORE REVIEWS and EDITORIALS

“For 17 years, Darren has worked 24/7 as my sports agent. I’ve seen him at his worst and now at his best. Aiming High is all about the journey he took to get there, and how today he is living a spiritual life one day at a time. Ten years ago, he asked for the blessing and now he’s become one.”

Hulk Hogan

World Wrestling Entertainment Twelve-Time Champion

“Aiming High is an amazing story of struggle, acceptance, and embracing the power of recovery.”

Chris Herren

Former NBA Player, Motivational Speaker

“Well done Darren for the release of his memoir “Aiming High”. His story of opiate addiction to sobriety while managing revered icons of our time.”

Dr. Drew

Addiction Specialist, Media Personality

Amazon ReviewS:

5-Stars!
Aiming High is an identifiable story of self will run riot, the inability to be true to oneself, and the power it took to finally deal with life on life’s terms.

Darren’s acknowledgment of what it was like, what happened, and what it’s like now is so honest, courageous, and inspirational! This book needed to be written and more importantly, needs to be read!

Daniel

Matthew Israel‘s Review

Oct 03, 2019

5-STARS

MUST-READ!!!! YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PUT IT DOWN!!!

As the opioid epidemic continues to worsen in this country, people need to learn more about it, especially if anyone close to you is battling this horrible addiction aka disease of the mind. This story is almost surreal, but shows how it can happen to anyone! This book was extremely well written. One of those rare books you won’t put down until it’s complete!

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FORWARD Written by Earvin “Magic” Johnson Former NBA Legend:

Darren and I have worked together for 24+ years. During that time, he has worked 24/7, negotiating memorabilia signings, speaking engagements, appearances, and other services. It’s an honor to write the foreword for his book.

Transitioning from being a renowned athlete to a successful businessman was not easy, and I like working with people who are trustworthy, motivated, and efficient. Darren was all of the above. After the second time working together for one of my signings, Darren told me that his parents were downstairs in the hotel lobby and asked if they could join us. Meeting Darren’s parents helped me realize how important family was to him. His business wasn’t about making money; it was about building relationships and growing extended family. He made me a part of his family, and he became a part of mine.

Two years later, Darren shared his dream to become an agent and start Prince Marketing Group. He was young, but he had a plan and he knew what he wanted to do in life. I wanted Darren to be more than successful, so I continued to work with him as his client. Over the next few years, I watched as he worked with some of the biggest stars in sports and entertainment, such as Smokin’ Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Pamela Anderson, Chevy Chase, Larry Bird, Dennis Rodman, Hulk Hogan, and many, many others.

As good friends, in 2006 Darren talked to me about very challenging times that he was undergoing, the most challenging being an opioid addict. “Earvin,” he said, “I can’t get out of bed in the morning or function during the day without painkillers. It’s taken over my life. Talking, traveling, working out, eating; I can’t do anything without the pills. I can’t stop.”

Nothing was bigger than the painkillers that he was addicted to, which were slowly taking his life. I had seen too many lives destroyed from addiction and knew he needed to get his life in order. It took some time for Darren to reach complete sobriety. After almost nearly losing his life to opioids, Darren overcame the addiction and built a greater life through his recovery.

Through sobriety, he has continued to expand his business, and he is using his testimony to help others fight their addiction. Amidst all the tragedy that has resulted from this opioid epidemic, Darren has the courage and support to share his story and inspire thousands of people in this book. Darren is a survivor!

“Today, Darren doesn’t just represent the biggest stars; he has become a star in his own right in the world of recovery.”

He speaks in schools all over the country, and he is dedicated to Turning Point, where he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at their recent gala. Darren has appeared on Dr. Oz and other national media to share his message on recovery.

Recently, he began working with the White House Commission on Combating the Opioid Crisis, where he plans to educate youth on how they can build self-worth and faith so they don’t go down the same road he did.

Over the years, I have watched Darren Prince grow in his business, tackle his addiction, and now lead a life of spirituality and inspiration. I am extremely proud of the man he has become, and I am honored to be a part of Darren’s family.

I hope his book inspires you to overcome any battles you may be fighting and to be a light unto others.

– Earvin “Magic” Johnson

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Congrats To Our Southern Christian Author, Cynthia Ulmer. She is Awarded 5-STARS From Readers Favorite, a Literary Influencer…Book Two of Her Series.

March 9, 2020March 9, 2020 Catherine Lyon Author/Writer A Writer's Thoughts, Author News, Book Review, Book Review Post, Posts 5 Star Review, Book Two Clyde and Wanda, cat's reading den, Christian Fiction, Cynthia Ulmer Author, Gold Seal, Lyon Media Services Announces, Readers Favorite, The Cedar Cove Chronicles

Lyon Media Services and Cat’s Reading Den proudly announces Author, Cynthia Ulmer has received a 5-STAR Readers Favorite Review!

Our Featured Christian Fiction Author has been awarded a 5-star book review for her book two titled “CLYDE and WANDA” of the book series “The Cedar Cove Chronicles,” a southern family drama . . .

YES, Cat does get a bit excited when all our authors are doing amazing! I am getting ready to start Cynthia’s book two of her series since I finished book one titled “TODD” a delightful read with a few twists and interesting characters to say the least. You can read my review post for “TODD” on Amazon or GoodReads.

Now, if you don’t know who Readers Favorite is? Here is a little about their book reviews and awards program as they are a big literary influencer. Authors receive marketing seals which let readers know all their books are exceptional reads. And here is a more about our award-winning Christian fiction author too!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR ~ CYNTHIA ULMER

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Cynthia Ulmer was born in Newport News Va and raised in Leland, NC. Her Cedar Cove Chronicles is a series of books based on childhood stories and family memories she heard as a child. There are 6 books in the series, chronicling the lives of the Jansan family during the ’40s and ’50s in Southeastern NC.

As you read the series, you will grow with the family and experience life as it happens to them. Cynthia always wanted to be a writer and has a natural gift at bringing characters and situations to life.

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Clyde and Wanda
The Cedar Cove Chronicles, Book Two
by Cynthia Ulmer

Christian – Fiction

265 Pages

Reviewed on 03/04/2020

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BOOK REVIEW BY READERS FAVORITE ~ CLYDE & WANDA

Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers’ Favorite

Clyde and Wanda is a work of fiction with Christian themes and plenty of interpersonal family drama and was penned by author Cynthia Ulmer. In this second novel in The Cedar Cove Chronicles, we find ourselves following the Jansen family seven years after the events of book one, in which Todd wondered about his Uncle Clyde who had disappeared whilst off at war. Now Clyde has returned and gotten married, started a family and a business. He had hoped life would finally settle down for himself and his wife Wanda, but the past always finds a way of catching up with us when we least expect it.

Author Cynthia Ulmer writes family fiction with plenty of details and nostalgic, highly descriptive moments. The atmosphere of the work overall makes it feel like you’re living in a black and white movie, with strong characters who are easy to relate to. Wanda’s backstory becomes more interesting and heart-breaking by the minute, making for an intriguing plotline that develops the family dynamics more and more.

Readers who appreciate a strong message of Christian values such as faith and devotion are sure to enjoy the novel on that level too, and Clyde makes for a strong hero character in that respect as he tries to keep his life together despite the ever-present threat of trauma and trouble returning.

Overall, Clyde and Wanda make an excellent addition to a strong family saga with plenty of vivid characters and memorable moments: A most highly recommended read.

Cat’s Review: The Watchful Dead: A Tale of Old Hastur (A Ring Gargery Thriller) By Author, Joe Pawlowski ~ 4 Stars…

November 23, 2019 Catherine Lyon Author/Writer A Writer's Thoughts, Author News, Book Review, Book Review Post, Featured Guest, News Around The Web, Posts Book Review, Gothic Fiction, Horror Thriller, Joe Pawlowski, New Author, New Release

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New Author Joe Pawlowski
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‘The Watchful Dead: A Tale of Old Hastur (A Ring Gargery Thriller)’

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Amazon BOOK INFO:
Series: A Ring Gargery Thriller (Book 1)
Publisher: Glint Media (January 12, 2019)
ISBN-10: 1733610812
Paperback: 199 pages – Kindle Length: 201 pages
Available For Kindle Unlimited Membership
Genre: Gothic Fiction, Horror Literature & Fiction,

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ABOUT THE BOOK:

Within the shadowy walls of ancient Hastur, reality and illusion walk hand in hand.

A 12-year-old boy housebound all his life, a conjure woman who talks to the dead, an evil slave trader driven ruthless by greed and a war hero whose greatest battles take place in his own mind: all are about to have their lives shaken to the core by powerful forces from beyond the grave.

A tale of murder, magic, and madness, The Watchful Dead is a nightmare blend of gothic traditionalism, magical realism and dark fantasy that will haunt you long after you turn its final page.

Readers are calling The Watchful Dead “a ride right off the bat” and “nicely written, with a lyrical quality that kept me turning virtual pages,” and the author “possesses the talents of a classic great writer.”

The Horror Fiction Review says, “All in all, it’s a gutsy, ambitious, skillful exploration of cosmic/epic dark fantasy that brings something new to both facets of the genres.”

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

New Author, Joe Pawlowski is a retired journalist living in the Twin Cities of the great state of Minnesota with his wife, Debbie, and rescue dog, Lucy. Besides reading and writing, he enjoys music, movies and socializing with his many friends…

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CAT’S BOOK REVIEW and RATING: Solid 4- STARS

Hauntingly Dark and Mysterious … Is The Watchful Dead

I will start by being transparent as this is not my normal genre of choice. I am also not a spoiler of any books. And, when I first read Mr. Pawlowski’s book title, my first thought was “Pirates”… far from it!

However, what a real ebook page-turner from the first few pages. A little too “gothic” for my taste, but this read had all the elements of dark thrilling mysterious suspense that holds your attention and keeps you deep within the pages and storyline.

Exceptionally written with unearthly characters, an end you really don’t see coming, and as a writer, I have no clue how this author kept up with all that goes on with Ring’s deeply disturbing and dysfunctional family and the full storyline unfolds.

And Oh the twisty weaves of dark magic, ghostly characters who passed on, fantasy and so much more within this great read.

I would suggest it to those who do enjoy a darker gothic thrill ride!
Definitely worth the read.

~Cat Lyon’s Reading and Writing Den by Author, Catherine Lyon

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The Watchful Dead: A Tale of Old Hastur (A Ring Gargery Thriller)

Jan 10, 2019

by Joe Pawlowski

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$2.99

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Introducing: “The Cedar Cove Chronicles”
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About Cynthia Ulmer

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BOOK REVIEW BY READERS FAVORITE ~ CLYDE & WANDA

Cat’s Review: The Watchful Dead: A Tale of Old Hastur (A Ring Gargery Thriller) By Author, Joe Pawlowski ~ 4 Stars…

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‘The Watchful Dead: A Tale of Old Hastur (A Ring Gargery Thriller)’

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