Mental Health Picture Books

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Hi everyone! I wanted to share 3 amazing picture books with writing/quotes and illustrations that I have loved. Two of these are 5 star favourites that I have re-read twice each! These are all short but stunning reads that will make you ponder and leave you feeling emotional.

1. The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy

You've probably heard of this book, it's been around everywhere but in this book you follow a boy who meets a mole, a fox and a horse. This book is filled with beautiful quotes about life, mental health and kindness. Best of all this book is suitable for children and adults alike- everyone can get something out of it. I highly recommend everyone to read this book! 

2. Night Shift by Debi Gliori

This book is all about depression. In this book, depression is represented as dragons. The representation is great and I feel like this book would be great for children to see that it's ok to feel sad all the time but it won't last forever. If you've ever suffered with depression or you know someone who does, I would recommend picking this up. If you have depression please be aware of trigger warnings.

3. Big Panda and Tiny Dragon by James Norbury

This is a new release that is very similar to The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse. It follows a big panda and a tiny dragon (as the name suggests) who go on a long journey through different seasons. The illustrations are remarkable and it is filled with lovely quotes about friendship, life and mental health. This book is a bit longer than the pre-mentioned book and I have grown to love it even more over time. I would highly recommend this if you liked Charlie Mackesy's book.

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Book Spotlight: On Virgin Moors by Alexandrina Wilson

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Title: On Virgin Moors

Author: Alexandrina Wilson

Synopsis:
The Unity holds dominion over the breadth of space. And now, at last, they've set their sights on the final prize. That prize is Essegena - a planet at the farthest edge of the universe, ripe for human habitation and yet completely untouched.

But all is not well on Essegena. Three of the colony's pioneers have vanished without a trace, and in their place a man has appeared who - according to all the records - simply does not exist. Worse still, the infant colony is beset with concerning reports of mysterious lights in the distant trees, shadowy phantoms haunting the edges of their nascent home, strange noises from high up on the cliffs.

The colonists need to stay united if they're to make Essegena a success story - but with ambitious vipers around every corner, they've never been more divided.

Once they dreamed of a fresh start, far away from their former lives. Now that dream is fast becoming a nightmare.

Buy On Virgin Moors: Amazon UK - Amazon US 

Author bio:
Alexandrina Wilson is an author and poet. She made her authorial debut with 2021's "On Virgin Moors", the first in her sweeping space-fantasy epic series. Between books, she makes time to write a brand new poem every week too - and when she's not writing, she's probably reading. She lives in Hereford, in the UK, and greatly appreciates her geographical proximity to the local cider makers.

How To Start Making Money As a Blogger

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Blogging is a growing business that shows no sign of slowing down any time soon. In fact, after the pandemic, there was a surge of new blogs that launched in a bid to make sense of what was happening. If you feel that you want to start a blog, here are some of the first steps you can take to make sure that you earn money.

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Book Spotlight: The Genius' Guide to Bad Writing by R. T. Slaywood and R. C. Martinez

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Title: The Genius' Guide to Bad Writing
Authors: R. T. Slaywood and R. C. Martinez

Synopsis:

Are you plagued by success? Need a break from fame? Or perhaps you've grown tired of your gigantic intellect and want to trade in for a smaller, used, or economic one. Well have we got the guide for you! And unlike future you, we wrote it well.

Buy The Genius' Guide to Bad Writing: Amazon UK - Amazon US

Book Spotlight: My Brother is a Werewolf by Ray A. Price, illustrated by Sam Aston and Arin Bray

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Title: My Brother is a Werewolf

Author: Ray A. Price

Illustrators: Sam Aston, Arin Bray

Genre: Children's picture book

Synopsis: 

My Brother is a Werewolf is a children’s picture book about a young girl name Brie who really wants a puppy. She asks her parents for a puppy and instead of making her puppy dreams come true, they gift her with a little brother. Little brothers can be so annoying. However, they can be 10 times worst when you have a werewolf little brother. An accident causes her brother Robbie to get transformed into a werewolf. Her greatest mistake creates friction between her family. Can Brie make things right again or will she learn that some mistakes cannot be fixed…even with magic?

More about the book:
My Brother is a Werewolf is a fully colored picture book. We have been working on this story since early 2020 and look forward to releasing in Fall 2021. The story is geared towards children ages 5 and up. This is the first book in an ongoing series with characters from this universe. My Brother is a Werewolf is the starting point for our series. This and the following books all take place in a connected universe full of magic and monsters. Brie is the perfect protagonist to usher in our new universe. The reader gets to explore her dynamic world and learn along with her.

Buy My Brother is a Werewolf: Amazon UK - Amazon US

(The ebook is available to preorder now and the physical copy will be available to order on October 29th)

About the team:

Ray A. Price

Ray A Price is the author of My Brother is a Werewolf. is an author for children’s books, short stories, and comics. Ray started his interest with children’s stories when he used to read to his daughters elementary classes as a guest parent speaker. After many visits with her classes and dozens of cookies donated to each visit later, his little girl gave him the idea to write his own children’s book. With that in mind, Ray sat down and began writing with his heart to create a story dedicated to her. Build with Bricks was Ray’s first self published children story in 2020.

Ray has many other achievements that he is very proud of. He has a bachelors degree in political science and fraud/forensic science master degree in which now, allows him to be a Fraud investigator for his day time job. During his studies, he did plenty of playwrighting. Ray found his passion for writing when he wrote short stories in middle school.

When Ray is not thinking of new ideas for his next story, he likes to be family oriented. Ray likes to travel to sample new restaurants with his family. He loves playing video games and discovering new television shows. When the weather is nice, he loves taking his English Bulldog on walks. Ray listens to various podcast daily and loves reading comics.

You can find Ray on Twitter @RaymondAPrice

Sam Aston

Sam Aston is the illustrator for My Brother is a Werewolf. Sam is a tattoo artist based in the UK. She has been a licensed tattoo artist for the past 3 years in which her main focus has has been creating full colour pop culture tattoos as well as blackwork and watercolor pieces. When Sam is not tattooing one of her main hobbies is playing video games which, inspires her designs and merchandise. Otherwise you’ll find her watching horror movies!

Her artwork can vary from cute, colorful and cartoony to black and grey realism, so she tries to switch it up sometimes! This has allowed her to be versatile when working with others to create commissioned pieces such as digital artwork, t shirt designs and more recently book illustrations.

You can find Sam’s tattoos and designs over on her Instagram at:

https://instagram.com/pumpkinbloodtattoos and

BigCartel merch page at: https://pumpkinblood.bigcartel.com

Arin Bray

Arin Bray is the colorist for My Brother is a Werewolf. She is a disabled lesbian cartoonist. She enjoys making fantasy stories that touch on queerness, mental illness, and relationships geared towards middle-grade and young adult readers.

Arin currently lives in eastern Pennsylvania with her pets. When she’s not creating, she enjoys caring for her pets, being out in nature, and playing video games.

Please visit Arian’s website at https://www.arinbray.com for her social media links and information abut her current projects.

To preview some of the illustrations in the book, check out the My Brother is a Werewolf website.

Book Spotlight: The Gifting Spirit (Anthologies of Ullord) by Nikki Flynn and Edwin Dantes

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Title: The Gifting Spirit (Anthologies of Ullord)
Authors: Nikki Flynn and Edwin Dantes

Plot of the book:
Rumors of a mysterious entity in the small, unassuming town of Geschenk Springs draw the attentions of the scholar Yurius Anmiar. The entity, seemingly benevolent, makes its way into people's homes and leaves behind gifts, a behavior that earns the scholar's curiosity, as he seeks to learn more about the being and its motivations. With the aid of his traveling companions, Yurius makes his way to Geschenk Springs and begins his research, determined not to rest until he learns the truth.

Buy The Gifting Spirit, book 1 in the series: Amazon UK - Amazon US

Additional Information:
The authors write audio fiction episodes set in the same world as The Gifting Spirit. The episodes are available as podcasts, on their Youtube channel, and their patrons get early access to their content.

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We wrote "The Gifting Spirit" with the intention of it being a feel-good, enjoyable fantasy story that is a quick glimpse into the setting of Ullord.

Book Spotlight: Connor's Gambit by Z Gottlieb

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Title: Connor's Gambit

Author: Z Gottlieb

Genre: Science Fiction

Synopsis: 

Brad Johnson is a lone witness to a UFO sighting and suddenly becomes an alien target. Risking everything to save Earth, he quickly finds himself embroiled in an off-world adventure, relying only on his training and streetwise skills to survive. While adjusting to his new life in space, Brad struggles to understand the bitter conflict between the aliens in an intergalactic war that has been waged for many centuries. Every day is a battle for survival which brings him closer and closer to the truth learning one faction threatens Earth's security, while the other wants something entirely different. All Brad wants is to return home to his family, but not until he embarks on the greatest adventure of his life.

Buy Connor's Gambit: Amazon UK - Amazon US

Book Spotlight: The Holy Grail War: Book One The Hedgehog by Armanis Ar-feinial

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Book Title: The Holy Grail War: Book One The Hedgehog

Author name: Armanis Ar-feinial

Visibly available on B&N and Amazon. Amazon has the Kindle Unlimited Option available. This can be ordered through any small book store.

Synopsis

This novel explores the psychological cost of Warfare on the human mind.

Eight years after the bombing of Area 51, Former soldier Ted Anderson lives in grief, being the sole survivor of Task Force Seven. Everything he lived for up to this point is crumbling before his eyes. Can his new friends save him from himself, or despite their efforts will he snap and undo the oppression that chains him perpetual despair?

After investigating a car crash in Boston, Culain of the Caster’s Administration of Camelot must lead the single most important manhunt in history, looking for the “Ghost”.

Major McCurdy, after finding out some distrusting facts about the Caster’s Administration is then ordered to steal the Holy Grail from Camelot, and send the Caster’s Administration into vast disarray.

Author Bio:

Armanis Ar-feinial, in the gritty pits of despair, he comes from: Bridgeton, Maine, a terribly dreadful place. Currently residing in the Greater Boston Area with his family, he studied Criminal Justice, English, and currently dabbles in a little bit of Finance. His unfaltering passion for writing came from his first exposure from the Lord of the Rings, which he drew inspiration from in his first stories, but alas, as all good things come downward into the grimdark pits, adopting tones from Joe Abercrombie. He loves reading, playing games of all kinds, and he is what you call a practicing writaholic. He is personally known for his witty sarcastic unasked for remarks.

Buy The Holy Grail War: Book One The Hedgehog:

Amazon UK - Amazon US

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How To Make More Time When Running Your Own Business

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When you have your own business not all of it can be done by you. There are several areas of the business that you can outsource to other people to get the job done effectively and efficiently. That frees you up to focus on your business, your staff, and your clients. Here are a few things you can outsource to other people and companies to free up your to-do list.