Skeptical Heart

A tough persona disguises a hurting soul…

Cheyenne Curtis longs for a good man to marry and raise a family with—something she never had growing up. Private Investigator Judson Gray seems perfect for her, but disturbing childhood experiences resurface and stop their relationship dead in its tracks.

Almost from their first date, Judson fell head over heels in love with Cheyenne, the confident, sassy redhead who never minces words and tells it like it is. Things are going great until she suddenly turns a one-eighty and asks him for space to get her head together.

Can Cheyenne overcome deeply scarring childhood memories and find happiness with Judson, or will she put his love on hold and continue to search for an elusive assurance she can’t even define?


Meet Linda Robinson

Linda Robinson was married to the love of her life as a teenager, traveled extensively with him throughout his military career, and raised two sons. She currently lives with her husband on twelve acres in Alabama—with fishponds, gardens, birds, and plenty of wildlife. She loves all things nature, (even the deer, except when they’re eating her flowers), and spends most of her time reading, writing, and flower gardening. Reading has always been a passion, though she has less time now that she writes. Skeptical Heart is her twelfth published book. Though her first two careers revolved around computer science and accounting, Linda states, “My career in writing evolved late in life, but it’s now a passion. To catch up, I have a lot of writing to do, so I plan to simply write out the rest of my life!”

Castalia Boys

Six lifelong friends endure a range of trials and tribulations upon entering their sophomore year of high school. Terminal illness, the sinking ship that was once a booming generational family business, and a brush with maniacal killers are only a few examples of such adversity that these young men are faced with. They rely upon one another to conquer each obstacle placed before them; grievances that no adolescent boy should be tasked with. But can their bond and their trust in one another be sufficient to emerge from their respective plights unscathed? And if so, at what cost to their psychological well-being?

Meet NATHAN GARCIA

I began laying the groundwork for what would become “Castalia Boys” on January 1st, 2022. This was my first attempt at writing in a “professional” capacity at the age of twenty-seven, nonetheless. I have two children, with one due in June of ’23. These bundles of joy have inspired as well as annoyed me since the conception of the book. I wouldn’t have it any other way. My fiancée has been a beacon of encouragement and has served as my primary editor throughout this entire process. I am eternally grateful to her. Tomorrow, as well as many tomorrows after, I will be expected to report to my “real” job and reclaim my title as “Electrical Maintenance Technician.” It’s a fine career path; it’s just not as fun as writing. Now, I’ll have to rip out this page of my boss’s copy of the book, should he choose to buy one. Seriously though, getting back into the swing of writing on a consistent basis has been one of the greatest things I could have done for myself. And I’m far from finished.

Getting Unstuck

EBook FREE for a limited time! Do you suffer from ‘childhood’ inner wounds? Here is a telltale sign! If you experience ‘recurring’ or ‘out of proportion’ emotions and reactions to present-day events, experiences, people, or behaviors… …there is a good chance you do. If this sounds familiar, Dr. Murphy’s book will give you life changing information. Inner wounds will keep you stuck. Why? Because they are unconscious. These wounds impact day-to-day life by causing pain, suffering and damage. People live their life not knowing why it is so difficult. No matter what they do, nothing changes. The same cycle of pain and struggle continues causing despair and hopelessness. The truth is… …many of our day-to-day struggles and afflictions such as depression, anxieties, relationship difficulties, or mal-adaptive behaviours are based in early childhood trauma or the lack of a loving, nurturing environment that is crucial to bring forth the child’s Spirit and give birth to the positive self-beliefs that create confident, happy, loving adults. THERE IS AN ANSWER! Dr. Murphy’s powerful insights will help you: • Find the cause of what holds you back, keeps you stuck, and darkens your world so you can break free, see the light, and live your wonderful life. • Develop four critical levels of awareness so you can heal the source of your pain and reclaim your Life. • Learn how inner wounds affect your present-day life. • Discover the powerful source of your existence that is within You. • Use your intense and volatile emotions to set yourself free. LEARN TO CONFRONT THE “ROOT CAUSES” OF DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, ADDICTION, ANGER, SHAME, CODEPENDENCY, FEAR, COMPLEX PTSD, PHOBIAS, EMOTIONAL DYSREGULATION, COMPULSIONS, MALADAPTIVE BEHAVIOURS, AND STRESS SO YOU CAN END THE PAIN AND STRUGGLE. START LIVING YOUR EXCEPTIONAL LIFE! Getting Unstuck equips not only sufferers but also psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and trauma-informed therapists with the insights and tools necessary to break free from the long-term effects of childhood trauma and other adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Consciousness is freedom! Build kindness and compassion for yourself…Explore your trauma…Invest in your recovery…You can heal! With Dr. Murphy’s powerful insights and ground-breaking work, you can integrate deep-rooted, unconscious wounds and break free of your emotional prison – so you can finally become the loving, happy adult you were meant to be! Pick up your copy today.

Meet Dr. Dennis Murphy

It is not uncommon for a person’s life to unravel when faced with extreme stress or trauma. Dr. Dennis Murphy’s primary mission in life is to help people find healing. Dennis’s passion is to point people home to Being, so their thoughts and emotions align with Truth—the Truth of who they really Are. Dennis knows there is no single approach to healing but he is convinced all forms of healing and all therapists can benefit from his insights. His books can dramatically shorten the journey to living a life of happiness, joy, peace and wholeness. Dennis makes his home in the center of Canada and loves writing his books by the water on an island in northwestern Ontario. He is currently writing his latest books “Heal Through the Power of Being” and “Daily Bread”. “Transformational” is the word, long time healer and spiritual teacher, Sister Theresa uses to describe his work. He especially hopes his books can free people from the dragon which creates so much depression, anxiety, addiction, negativity, division, isolation, anger, hate and fear; so they can enjoy every precious moment and live an exceptional life. Dr. Murphy has a six-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Canada. He belongs to the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. He graduated from Applied Counselling and Addictions Counselling after studying at the University of Manitoba and Brandon University. He studied Couples Therapy at the University of Winnipeg and General Counselling at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dennis walks the walk. He has been committed to the work of personal growth and healing for over 30 years. To take advantage of his work, visit his website http://thenurturingdoctor.com and sign up to receive emails about his latest insights and new releases.

Pathways Of Emotional Healing: Recovery From PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Suicidal Ideation, And Childhood Fears, From Personal Relationships, And Workplace Abuse

Do you want your emotional suffering to end? I have felt the anguish of depression, and the fear from anxiety you have been feeling. Your days are overwhelming, and your nights are sleepless. You want the nightmare to be over. You need someone you can trust when you are feeling broken and alone. When my participation in my life was only making things worse, I chose sunshine over suicide, to become the expert healer I needed. Become your best healer by discovering these recovery methods you need. You set yourself free when you choose to heal your pain. Be guided by these expert methods and healing activities: • Find recovery from PTSD, depression, and anxiety • Feel safe at work and at home • Enjoy restful sleep • Build resilient mental fortitude • Feel capable, valued, joyful, loved • Create meaningful change • Receive 125 benefits for your emotional healing You will feel nurtured by this book, even if you don’t feel cared for or capable today.

Meet Tom Sarsons

Real, meaningful recovery, healing and transformation is possible. I discovered these Pathways of Emotional Healing following a series of stressful challenges, during a deep exploration of Self. A journey into darkness is also a journey into the light.

Lifetimes & Life’s Lines

“Lifetimes & Life’s Lines” is a delightfully wordy, profoundly bodacious YAWP about all things living.
Within its pages, you will venture “off a country road into dense deliverance, away from all things carnal, where mildewed wood chip paths meander through firefly ambiance and unseen moth kisses to a shadow eating burn pit with still moods.” There’s much to embrace here about awesome, average people, places, and the great out-of-doors. At the same time, this work reminds us that there are many challenges to which we can agree to unite, then work together in a common bond towards changing, such as: mental and physical abuse, prejudice, conflict, and mental illness. So, let’s you and me turn that first page, together, and many thanks in advance for the privilege.

“Heaton writes in a way that reveals captivating pictures. His tongue-in-cheek use of meter and metaphor compels
us to come along, and partake in the celebratory sense of having arrived home one hopes they will inherit at the end of this earthy, glorious adventure we call “Life’s Journey.”


Meet Kevin Heaton

Kevin Heaton’s work has appeared in over 400 print and online journals including: Beloit Poetry Journal, Rattle, Adroit Journal and Four Way Review (search: Kevin Heaton poems). Three-times nominated for the Pushcart Prize, his work has also been nominated for Best of the Net. He is listed as notable among Kansas poets.

A Heart Without A Home

9-year-old Nichole and her parents are evicted from their home because of her parents’ heroin addiction. With nowhere left to turn, they are now homeless. In order to survive they must dig through dumpsters, beg, and steal. While living on the streets, Nicole struggles to understand why people treat them differently.

Meet Nichole Carpenter

NICHOLE CARPENTER is a wife and mother living in Orange County, CA. She is passionate about sharing her testimony of overcoming homelessness with others.

The Codependency Recovery Blueprint: From People-Pleasing, Low Self-Esteem & Intimacy Issues of a Codependent to Emotional Intelligence, Self-Confidence & Self-Caring of an Independent

Have you lost sight of who you are as an individual?

If you find yourself questioning the healthiness of your relationships and struggle to stand up for what you want, you’re not alone.

Codependent behaviors are some of the most difficult relationship patterns to identify, yet it’s rarely discussed and often considered another form of “clinginess.”

This definition ignores the feelings of guilt and shame that arise from the best of intentions — it does nothing to recognize that even the best intentions can hurt. 

As you put yourself on the line for the people you love, it can be difficult to tell when the boundaries between you and them have blurred to the point of toxicity. 

After all, you’re motivated by wanting the best for others, even if it means you have to put aside your own values and opinions to do so.

However, when you come to rely on outside factors for validation and a sense of identity, these “do good” habits can do more harm than good. 

You may suddenly feel obligated to stay in a constricting relationship that turns you into a victim and limits your capacity for intimacy. It can feel as though you have no one to turn to because everybody relies on you.

That doesn’t mean your life has to stay that way.

Codependency may be running your life, but you are the one in the driver’s seat. In fact, you’ve already taken the first step by realizing you need to change the path you’re on.

Don Barlow knows firsthand the transformational effects of recovering from codependency and has compiled the knowledge he gained over the years so others can experience the same freedom.

In The Codependency Recovery Blueprint, here is just a fraction of what you will discover:

  • What codependency is and isn’t, as well as its historical background 
  • Exercises and practices to help break the pattern of enabling otherswhile learning to assert yourself 
  • How childhood experiences contribute to dysfunctional relationships and determine the behaviors that follow you into adulthood 
  • The 5 patterns of codependent behavior, and how identifying them will help you understand the signs and symptoms manifesting in your life 
  • Techniques and advice on getting over your need for control, learning to accept people for who they are 
  • Identifying the 3 stages of codependency progression: how to begin the recovery process by reclaiming your sense of identity and self-worth
  • Essential self-care practices that promote self-respect and compassion, even in difficult situations

And much more.

It isn’t selfish to put yourself first — it’s time to prioritize your own life and happiness and stop ignoring your personal needs.

Listen to your instincts and take this first step on your journey to finding independence and fulfilment.

If you’re ready to put yourself first and start living life on your own terms, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.


Meet Don Barlow

Don Barlow is the author of several self-help books; he wishes to share his experience and gained knowledge with readers to help those with similar experiences to:
•Know they are not alone,
•Identify their symptoms, and
•Take back control of their lives
•Achieve a sense of freedom and self-worth.

Growing up with a manipulative and abusive parent, he spent many years dealing with mood swings, anxiety, panic attacks and other symptoms associated with abuse.

Recognizing his symptoms were those of gaslighting and PTSD, he began to research these topics and through years of research and conducting case studies, he was able to learn valuable strategies for coping with and healing from his trauma.

bare roots

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bare roots is a collection of poetry written for anyone that has ever buried parts of themselves away from the world. The book is divided into six parts– Pruning the Damage, Battling the Weeds, The Roses [and the Thorns], The Seedling Shall Blossom, Cultivating Wisdom, and Buds of Hope are delicately crafted segments that touch on the subjects of femininity, love and loss, trauma, mental illness, the search for meaning, and ultimately, how to grow from it all.
Some portions of this book contain mature content and may be triggering.

This eBook is not recommended for viewing on older Kindle devices, such as 1st and 2nd generation Kindle Fire. It is optimized for newer devices and tablets.