The Magical Journey of Cinderella Sapphire

LOOMIS, California—Covid-19 has more than physically impacted people around the world. Mental health issues are on the rise. Stress and depression have increased, as people struggle to stay positive. The Magical Journey of Cinderella Sapphire, a new book written by Lily Waters, offers inspiration for readers to understand that the human spirit, despite some of the worst hardships, has the capacity to overcome tragedies and even go on to thrive.

“We need stories right now to help us see that no matter what happens in life, you can still
overcome and even go on to have a happy life,” said Lily Waters. “Hopelessness is what
destroys people. I want to spread positive messages and inspire people through storytelling to
show them that while life can bring you down, it’s all lessons to be learned so you can go on and
know that no matter what, it will all be okay.”

The Magical Journey of Cinderella Sapphire takes readers on a personal voyage into the life of
a young girl as she grows into womanhood under the specter of child physical, sexual and emotional abuse, the loss of her entire family, and the unfathomable grief of it all. Cinderella Sapphire, a young girl who starts out in life with a happy, beautiful family soon experiences great loss when her beloved grandmother and mother die within three months of each other. Cinderella or “Ella” is left behind with her older brother and her loving father who soon falls under the “spell” of the beautiful but cruel Susanna. The abusive and wicked Susanna unleashes her jealousy, wrath, and twisted behavior on her step-children. She poisons or kills pets, sexually abuses both Ella and her brother, and makes life a living hell. When Ella’s brother runs away and her father suddenly dies, Ella is left alone in the world to fight for herself and create a better life.

Print copies are available for pre-sale on the 3L Publishing website (www.3LPublishing.com), and the book releases nationwide in June 2021 on Amazon print and eBooks via Kindle, Nook and Apple Books. For more information, contact Michelle Gamble at
info@3LPublishing.com or 916/300-8012.

RESILIENCE MEANS NOT JUST SURVIVING BUT THRIVING

New book titled Real Resilience draws a mental roadmap to thriving during the pandemic and beyond.

DIXON, Calif.—In recent months the term “resilience” has become the new buzzword. In fact, 2020 will go down in the annals of history as the year that people had to bounce back from the negativity of the pandemic, California fires, racial tensions, political unrest, and a myriad of other disasters. Those individuals who did not understand or discover ways of bouncing back and stabilizing after such a year can now look to the new book titled Real Resilience – Once Upon a Pandemic by Selwa Berbawy to become resilient and not just survive all these changes, but also thrive in the New Normal.

“As a certified business and life coach, I have seen people not just survive but thrive through obstacles and chaos many would find overwhelming. That is why I wrote this book,” said Berbawy. “I want that experience of thriving through the obstacles to be your experience. And what better time to work on your resiliency game than during a global pandemic? What a great opportunity life is providing us to show it what we’ve got!”

This guide contains numerous tools and information designed to teach people how to effectively and successfully live in the new normal.  This practical, insightful, and uplifting book has the power to change people’s lives. Readers will learn how to apply the principles of resilience to find a new career path, relationship, or happiness. It features 10 Tools for resilience to create magic in your personal and professional lives.

“The pandemic and other disasters have uproot and changed so many people’s way of life. Some of us naturally know how to bounce back,” explained Berbawy. “I personally in my life have had to learn these valuable skills. The pandemic and the California fires effected my family, but we’re all doing good compared to others who just didn’t know where to start when our world changed so dramatically overnight. I wrote this book to give them the knowledge and tools as a great starting place to become resilient.”

Rocket Queen by Julianna Morgan

Adolescent depression in the 21^st century is on the rise. Statistics released from the National Institute of Mental Health report that about 3.2 million 12- to 17-year-olds have had at least one major depressive episode within the past 12 months. Julianna Morgan, a first-time author and college student, addresses this topic through a riveting new novel titled Rocket Queen.

Rocket Queen goes deep into the state of mind of a 16-year-old teen named Wren who has recently faced some emotionally crippling traumas in her life. Not atypical of many young teens in the U.S., she has faced some tough issues arising for the consequences of being unjustly kicked out of her dance school. This emotionally intense story draws readers into Wren’s daily life where she faces common friendship issues, but also some very uncommon and often intriguing mysteries and betrayals.

As life continues to get more complex around her, Wren doesn’t know what to do or where to turn for help, which also touches on a secondary problem with the mental health system. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cite that only 20 percent of youth suffering from a mental health disorder, like depression, receive treatment for their condition, which means 80 percent, or about 12 million youth, do not.

Morgan uses a unique writing style that conveys the immediate thoughts of her depressed heroine. In using this technique, she swallows the reader into the same darkness enveloping her protagonist. This immediacy draws readers into the agonizing pain of a depression, torment, confusion, uncertainty, fear, and sorrow.

“Some people think that people who suffer from mental illness can actually help it, like it’s their fault, but it’s no different than any other illness,” said Morgan. “I hope when people read about Wren’s story, what she’s going through, and how she feels, they’ll identify with her. Maybe it will inspire them to get the help they need or recognize they’re not alone—other teenagers and adults go through depression too.”

Rocket Queen is now on pre-sale at the 3L Publishing website (www.3LPublishing.com) and releases nationwide on May 15 on Amazon, Kindle, Nook, and iBook. To interview the author, please send an email to info@3LPublishing.com or call 916-300-8012.

And It Took Two Years

Scott Spiess

Q: What is And It Took Two Years about?

A: When new author Scott Spiess discovered he had a life-threatening heart condition, his old life began to crumble—and through that crumbling Spiess gave himself two years to make serious changes in his life. His new book It Took Two Years chronicles how Spiess went from a type A, control freak to a peaceful Reiki Master, Buddhist, and Massage Therapist.

Q: Why did you decide to write the book?

A: This book called to me for personal reasons. A publisher asked me to write it. I felt some resistance because of ego reasons. I had this inner battle because I was no longer allowing my ego to guide my life. I decided to write the book to help others learn through my experience how they too can make major changes in their lives. My primary goal is simply to pay-it-forward.

Q: How did you allow the Universe to naturally guide you and put you on the right path?

A:  I used the absence of thinking to allow the Universe to align everything—and that was the key to it. By allowing things to come my way without deliberate thought, made me closer to my true self and one with the universe around me.

Q: What is the most surprising lesson you learned?

A:  When I get the small things settled then the larger issues just fall into place.

Q: How would you describe yourself today?

A:  I have not put a lot of thought into “what” I have become, it is more about “who” I have become.  I am someone who wants to engage people on “their” playing field and see how I can help them succeed.  I am no longer bogged down with hard definitions because I am different to all the people I interact with.

Q: What advice would you give to others to start their changes?

A:  Do not be so hard on yourself.  No one is perfect on the first try at something.  Be willing to be honest with yourself and accept your flaws for what they are.  By not manifesting on them, you will succeed in the end.

Q: Where can I get a copy of your book?

A: It’s available in print on scottspiess.com, 3LPublishing.com, and Amazon. The eBook version is available on Kindle, Nook and iBook.