From Survival to Resilience: Embracing Power, Identity, and Healing in Susy Smith’s “Ascendant”

Arts
In our complex and challenging world, resilience and the pursuit of personal growth have become paramount. Susy Smith's captivating novel, "Ascendant," beautifully explores the journey of self-discovery and triumph over adversity. The story revolves around Lacy and Jace, a courageous couple fighting against formidable odds to protect each other from the clutches of the power-hungry U.S. Senator, Thomas Monroe. Set in a post-apocalyptic world after the Big Crash, "Ascendant" delves into the struggles faced by individuals in a society marked by fear, economic instability, and martial law. Smith's narrative focuses on the resilience and determination of her characters as they navigate a dystopian backdrop. Lacy and Jace's love becomes a beacon of hope, inspiring readers to persevere and overcome their own challenges. Through their unwavering bond, they confront the formidable…
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Ask The Pros: Christopher de Diego Shares His Best Tips For New NFT Artists

Ask The Pros: Christopher de Diego Shares His Best Tips For New NFT Artists

Arts
The NFT market can be a difficult one to navigate, especially for newbies. Christopher de Diego is one of the leading NFT collectors and spends much of his free time browsing through new art and helping artists make a name for themselves.  Christopher de Diego has seen many talented artists succeed and just as many fail and, over the years, has put together a nice list of the Dos and Don’ts for NFT artists. I wanted to learn a little bit more about how NFT artists can make it in the Blockchain marketplace, so I talked with Christopher de Diego and asked him to give me tips as if I was an aspiring artist.  Here are some of the best tips he was able to give me: Make your Style…
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Entrepreneur Joseph Jedlowski Shares His Top Hacks For Explosive Business Growth

Entrepreneur Joseph Jedlowski Shares His Top Hacks For Explosive Business Growth

Arts
Like everything in life, there are right ways and wrong ways to grow a business. If you spend time, money, and effort on a strategy that doesn’t work, you’ll likely end up in a worse spot than where you started. We wanted to get you the best tips for growing a business in an efficient, and explosive manner. So, we talked to Joseph Jedlowski, a serial entrepreneur who has owned multiple highly successful companies, including Milestone Retirement Communities, LLC and Distinctive Living.Here are some of the main points he touched on: Invest in your Online Presentation  Joseph Jedlowski was quick to point out the importance of a professional-looking website. It’s the virtual equivalent of the front of your store. If people see an out-of-date or stale working site that barely functions,…
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Ryan Dean Hoggan On How He Decides Which NFT Artists To Watch

Ryan Dean Hoggan On How He Decides Which NFT Artists To Watch

Arts
The growth of NFTs, has taken over much attention in the crypto industry in 2021. The selling of one-of-a-kind crypto-assets has spread to the worlds of art collectors and sports, to name a few. In recent months, sales of creative pieces in the form of NFTs have skyrocketed. Ryan Dean Hoggan isn't afraid of change and is focusing on NFTs this year. He's hoping that aspiring digital artists who want to improve their work would be brave enough to grab the 'bull' by the horns, even if they're surrounded by 'bears' and that's what he said in this interview. What are NFTs, exactly? NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, is a brand-new type of digital asset. The ownership of these assets is recorded on a blockchain, which is a digital ledger similar to those…
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Taking the Unbeaten Path

Taking the Unbeaten Path

Arts, Entertainment, Travel
A continuation of the Babe in the Woods series Are you a fan of nature, art and self-discovery? In Babe in the Woods: Self Portrait, Yvonne Wakefield tells the story of how and why she lived in a log cabin as a young adult. After the unfortunate death of her parents, Wakefield uses what little money she has left to her name to purchase land and build a log cabin on her own. If you are coming from her first book, Babe in the Woods: Building a Life One Log at a Time, this story will be a satisfying continuation of Wakefield’s journey of self-discovery following the log cabin building project.  Caught between preparing the essentials of water and heat, and fighting off rogue bears outside her window, Wakefield finds…
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A Gift of Poetry by Debbie Monteggia – Win Major Brownie Points with this Gift Idea

A Gift of Poetry by Debbie Monteggia – Win Major Brownie Points with this Gift Idea

Arts, Culture, Mom Life
A friend who makes thoughtful considerations when sending something, planning dinners, making movie or book recommendations because they've known you for a long time. But what if a book or poem you just read throws you for a loop? You read it and wonder how does this author know me so well. That's exactly how I felt when I started reading "Tears of Change" by Debbie Monteggia last week. The book contains numerous poems, reflections, and quotes that make you think of how you'd like to lead life. Not only do the poems make you introspect your thoughts, but they also reunite you with the dreams you let get away from you. And just like that, Debbie's poetry beautifully translates your tangled emotions into simple words. Words that you can't…
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