A world brimming with flowers and colors. An inquisitive young dragon. A sick friend in need of help.Kaida Brightscales loves to explore. And when the shimmering winged creature crosses paths with a busy butterfly and a focused ant, she's delighted to discover that they're working hard at very important jobs. But after she spots her sick bee friend, she's not sure how to help her feel better.Bothered by the news that all the bees in the hive are ill, Kaida ...

Remove the things that hold you back from lasting change and become the person that you were always meant to be with this 30-day devotional designed to help you grow, thrive, and bloom.You might struggle with wanting to create change in your life but feel unsure of how to start or how to maintain habits to the point of true change. In Bloom Into the Greatest Version of You*,* we will take the next 30 days to create lasting change through a three-step process....

How can someone forgive a sinless God?Shanda Miller's early life was molded by fear, abuse, and hatred. She witnessed her mother being abused over and over again until one night in the summer of 1984 when her mother was shot and left for dead. Everything Shanda knew about God and had heard in the church seemed like a lie as each year passed with more abuse and disappointment.Losing her father, her mentor, and herself was all it took to be angry with a God who she always hea...

Life as a vampire is getting no easier for Mari, despite her newly awakened brother joining her in the Springfield enclave. Now that their chieftain knows of Christoph’s plans to go renegade, doubts arise over who in the household is to be trusted. Whether Gianni has a hidden agenda isn’t the only worry. Or who may be spying for whom, for the escalating war with the Ouachita colony has drawn their monarch out of Italy, and Uziel well guards his knowledge and intentions regarding the schism...

Now in the hands of her progenitor at the Springfield enclave, Mari struggles with this new relationship and Christoph driving her to develop the gift of foreshadowing. Rare as the ability is, it seems an absurd expectation, even having learned that he’d specially bred her over four generations in order to use her visions as an advantage in battle. But it’s in her own interest to try. Seeing into the future could mean seeing a way of escaping him, of returning to Troy. Though guarded as sh...

Mari Layton should have died when she slid into the ravine. She still will. Learning a blood feeding saved her isn’t the most shocking news, but that dying won’t be the end, just a new beginning. As a vampire. She’d think the beautiful young man she feared was tailing her the past few days was crazy to believe they were real, but she can’t deny feeling the beginnings of the change. And the first sight of his fangs drives home the reality of it all. For over two hundred years, Troy Pontnoir...

Step into a world filled with wonder and enchantment, where a young dragon's unquenchable curiosity meets a promise that must be kept.The meadow, once a vibrant haven of buzzing life, is now facing a new threat. Kaida and Bella return to their beloved meadow, only to discover a troubling silence—the bees have vanished. As they embark on a quest to uncover the mystery, they stumble upon distressing events. A farmer's actions threaten their meadow's delicate ecosyste...

The leadership of tomorrow is here today! Unlock the future of leadership with The PinLeader Path, a groundbreaking guide to identify, engage, and develop effective human and AI leadership for your organizational culture.Dr. Shanda Gore rolls out the red carpet path for a new generation of leaders. This book skillfully weaves threads of well-earned wisdom to help readers skillfully navigate the challenges of working with the fabric of organizational cultur...

A thoughtful guide to supporting both doctors and patients on their shared road to better mental and physical health.Dr. Shanda Blackmon is a pioneer in thoracic surgery, a skilled professional dedicated to providing the highest quality of care. But as a young doctor early in her career, she was overwhelmed. Her team was working at full capacity and Dr. Blackmon struggled to meet the needs of her many patients. It was strictly a numbers game. A game she was losing....

Discover a world buzzing with intrigue and anticipation. As the reign of Queen Mellifera comes to an end, it's up to Kaida, the dragon of immense courage, to help her friend Bella the Bee and the hive through this period of tumultuous transition.Witness thrilling contests, unravel cryptic riddles, and join a dramatic rescue in this exciting story. But remember - in the kingdom of bees, not everything is as sweet as honey.Can Kaida help Bella in this challenging time and sec...

Disjointed (688 pages in print) is for patients with hEDS/HSD and the physicians who treat them. hEDS/HSD is an underrecognized, complex, multisystemic disorder, with the silos of healthcare’s specialties often working against effective and efficient treatment. With 21 specialist & 6 resource chapters, Disjointed brings together physician, patient, and parent perspectives to support the goal of earlier and more complete intervention. With specialist chapters by: Paldeep Atwal, M.D., Richar...

Discover the step-by-step process behind writing, publishing, and launching a high-quality book.Do you dream of publishing a professional-quality book that builds your credibility, grows your business, and reaches readers around the world?The truth is, successful self-publishing involves far more than simply writing a book and clicking "publish" on Amazon. From choosing the right title and keywords to launching your book strategically, every decision you ma...