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Book Tour for Consonance
* Tour Schedule * Book Suburbia – Guest Post my midnight fantasies – Guest Post Tana Rae Reads – Guest Post, Review, Giveaway Veduny Writer Amy Freeman – Guest Post, Interview Naimeless – Guest Post, Interview, Review, Giveaway Every Free Chance Book Reviews – Review,… Continue reading
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To be or not to be reviewed?
It’s time for the nerve-racking book review inquiries. Yes, my beta readers are kind enough to post their reviews after reading the published copy, but I must also seek the critiques of book bloggers too. So again, I have to… Continue reading
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My Favorite Quote
“You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching, Love like you’ll never be hurt, Sing like there’s nobody listening, And live like it’s heaven on earth.” ― William W. Purkey Continue reading
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The Inspiration, Motivation, and Creativity
“A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” Maya Angelou Many people have asked me this question: “So what made you want to write a book?” I wrote the first book because… Continue reading
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Thank you
After months of homework, I think I’m finally ready to self publish Consonance. Thank you to all my beta readers for challenging me to write, your encouragement means a lot. I am also thankful for my editors, your guidance is truly… Continue reading
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My Search
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Maya Angelou At the advice of a Book Reviewer, she suggested that I find a few beta readers to help me polish up the narrative of Consonance. I… Continue reading
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The Prelude to a Story
Prelude to a Song is a short story referring to the Davis Family and lyrics of Sassy. Sassy is a song written for Elle from the perspective of Ryan and Kevin. In fact, I wrote several song lyrics which the first… Continue reading
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Embarking on the Journey
Fiction is my escape from the chaos of life. I enjoy reading many genres from fantasy to science fiction, especially from Indie authors who self-published their books. My imagination started brewing, and a concept appeared from my love of music… Continue reading
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5 All the Parts that make Me Whole: I Am the Journey
When I look back at the path behind me — the wandering, the resisting, the running, the falling, the rising — I finally see the truth that was woven through every step: I was never lost. I was becoming. Every trail I walked, every waterfall I stood before, every summit I reached, every river that…
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Part 4 A Writer
Just when I feel like I’m finally catching up with life, God tests me again. And the question is one I’ve struggled with for years — not because it’s complicated, but because I’ve never believed I could answer it honestly. I’ve always had trouble finishing what I started. It haunts me like a ghost from…
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Part 3 Who am I?
Who am I? I am… Pause. Breathe. Be here at this moment. I finally understand the power in those words. What God, Creator, Universe has been trying to relay to me. That I am both empowered and empowering. That my life has meaning and purpose. What is meant for me will always find me. Love.…
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Part 2 Walk With Me
“Lisa, take a walk with me,” God said. It was another request — gentle, persuasive, and still somehow loving. And like the rebellious teenager I tend to be with God, I resisted. I knew what a walk meant. It meant a lesson. A challenge. A truth I wasn’t sure I wanted to face. I didn’t…
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Part 1 My Journey
I didn’t realize how far I had drifted from myself until the silence of my unwritten stories became louder than the noise of my daily life. After so much reflection, I’ve come to understand something that had eluded me for years: being true to myself means being connected to myself. Connected to all the parts…
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Your First Glance
When that first glance becomes seconds of thrilling excitement. When seconds become minutes of gazing into each other’s eyes. Those minutes become hours of laughing at anything. Then your lingering kiss fills me with warmth for days after. Those moments become a promise to share a lifetime together. Then our cherished glances are now gazing…
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It’s the beauty in her words…
I find it strange yet familiar on how such a young lady embodies such an old soul. Her silence bewilders me as she sits in solitude. I can almost discern her thoughts but she is elusive. Then her words speak volumes so loud, it’s powerful. I feel her written reflections that echo in my mind,…
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Surviving and the In-between
It’s World Autism Awareness Day! It’s a beautiful morning out here in the Lehigh Valley so “light it up blue” and enjoy the day.
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Lingering on a Memory
Another day of spring semester as I sit here gazing at students strolling around campus. The aroma of coffee and French fries are wafting through the main hallway. The sound of cards slapping a hard surface, and the occasional burst of “spit” echoes from somebody in the background. Circles of young adults with black hair…
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For Autism Awareness…
Dedicated to my son… Black, White, and In-between He sees himself in black and white Rarely any colors in-between He doesn’t know what they mean But he’s still trying He sees the sky in black and white No shades of blue Or different hues It’s just day and night But he keeps trying He sees…
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Pregnancy and Weight Gain
We’ve all heard the phrase “I’m eating for two.” Even though you’re eating for two, or three, the recommended weight gain during pregnancy is based on your height and weight. The two values together calculate a measure of body fat, which is called Body Mass Index (BMI). So it’s important to know your pre-pregnancy BMI…
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A Healthy Start for a Healthy Pregnancy
Are you thinking about having a baby? If the answer is yes, then start planning the right way! Taking care of your health is the start to a healthy pregnancy. Preconception care is your chance to address any medical problems you have or screen for potential risk factors that may affect your baby before getting pregnant.…
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Happy New Year!
Hope everyone is “feelin’ good” for the year 2015. Have a healthy and happy one! Enjoy the song 🙂
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Weird is Cool
My son recently mentioned that one of his favorite songs is “Cool Kids” by Echosmith. He was singing the song while I was driving him home from Karate class one evening. The lyrics struck my core. Little Ray identified with the words of the song and I suddenly feel his pain. I feel Ray’s struggle…
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Harmony – James’ Movement
I’ve been quiet for the month of August and there’s a good reason. My second installment of the Dia-Matic Keys Series needed editing and copy-editing after a few revisions. The copy-editing took longer than expected. I wanted to enjoy what was left of the summer with my family. So I want to thank all my…
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It’s a “Family Affair”
It’s my family reunion! I’m excited, tired, and nervous at the same time. The excited part is self-explanatory. I’m tired from cleaning the house for a family luncheon this Friday. My nerves are getting the best of me because my mother requested that I do the “welcome” speech at our family reunion dinner tonight. Public…
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A Father’s Day Message
Father’s Day is approaching. It’s a wonderful time to honor a great man who taught, or is still teaching you everything about life. An amazing man who continues to love you for as long as he’s alive. But what if you didn’t have such a wonderful father to nurture and…
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Hugs and Kisses over Hits and Misses
What about cries and spills? No way! Sometimes it’s easier to “take a chill pill.” LOL. I’m talking about nursing. As my tagline says, I’m also a Professional Registered Nurse. So in honor of National Nurses Week, I’m dedicating this post to all the wonderful RNs out there. I must admit that when I started…
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Light It Up Blue
The CDC released the new numbers regarding the rise of autism prevalence: 1 in 68. But these numbers really reflect the people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I assume there are many children, and even adults, who are undiagnosed because of the lack of autism awareness. The statistics concern not only the affected person, but…
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Autism Awareness
April is Autism Awareness Month. The CDC released the new number of 1 in 68 children as having ASD. Back in 2006 the numbers were 1 in 110 so Autism prevalence is rising. New research suggest that Autism starts with changes in the brain during fetal development. My child is diagnosed with ASD so I strongly stress the importance of early…
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Typhoon Haiyan – What is my pledge?
It’s easy to be disconnected from the other side of the world. Perhaps the reason is life proceeding in a different time zone and country. Yet the irony is how one’s devastation miles away can put some real perspective into your own life. That’s when you realize your life isn’t so bad. What little you…
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The Many Faces of Fear
It’s been a couple of weeks since October past. Besides work and other obligations, I spent a lot of time watching Halloween specials with my daughter. We are big fans of Ghost Adventures Crew. Basically, we enjoyed scaring ourselves silly about the unknown and unexplained. Many people celebrate this yearly festivity of pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, costumes and costume…
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Turning it Around
The world is always revolving and life continues with each passing day. I can’t imagine not living a day to the fullest, yet every so often, a negative experience threatens a positive outlook. How do I turn a negative into positives? What does one do to overcome a defeat? I’ve procrastinated about writing and revisions.…
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Writing, Therapy in Session a Touching Guest Post by Lisa Malabanan
Writing, Therapy in Session a Touching Guest Post by Lisa Malabanan.
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A Diatonic Review of Lisa Malabanan’s Consonance
A Diatonic Review of Lisa Malabanan’s Consonance.
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My Eyes Are Closed, a guest post by Lisa Malabanan
My Eyes Are Closed, a guest post by Lisa Malabanan.
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Salsa, My Spice on Promoting
I’m not talking about the sauce, although I love the hot and spicy kind. I am referring to Salsa music and dancing. If you’re familiar with Latin American music, then you’ve probably heard that “call-and-response” chorus of a song. The call-and-response pattern is common in music. Usually, there are different musicians who perform two distinct…
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Book Tour for Consonance
* Tour Schedule * Book Suburbia – Guest Post my midnight fantasies – Guest Post Tana Rae Reads – Guest Post, Review, Giveaway Veduny Writer Amy Freeman – Guest Post, Interview Naimeless – Guest Post, Interview, Review, Giveaway Every Free Chance Book Reviews – Review, Giveaway sofia loves books – Review, Giveaway The Daydreamer’s Obsessions – Guest Post, Giveaway Tome Tender Blogspot –…
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To be or not to be reviewed?
It’s time for the nerve-racking book review inquiries. Yes, my beta readers are kind enough to post their reviews after reading the published copy, but I must also seek the critiques of book bloggers too. So again, I have to put myself out there to take the criticism because not all the reviews will be…
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My Favorite Quote
“You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching, Love like you’ll never be hurt, Sing like there’s nobody listening, And live like it’s heaven on earth.” ― William W. Purkey
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The Inspiration, Motivation, and Creativity
“A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” Maya Angelou Many people have asked me this question: “So what made you want to write a book?” I wrote the first book because of an inspiration. My daughter loves liberal arts. She is a remarkable artist and writer,…
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Thank you
After months of homework, I think I’m finally ready to self publish Consonance. Thank you to all my beta readers for challenging me to write, your encouragement means a lot. I am also thankful for my editors, your guidance is truly appreciated. Of course, I’m grateful to all my family and friends. Thanks for your support and…
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My Search
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Maya Angelou At the advice of a Book Reviewer, she suggested that I find a few beta readers to help me polish up the narrative of Consonance. I understand that the story line needs improvement. Now my search for beta readers begins.
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The Prelude to a Story
Prelude to a Song is a short story referring to the Davis Family and lyrics of Sassy. Sassy is a song written for Elle from the perspective of Ryan and Kevin. In fact, I wrote several song lyrics which the first book mentions although Sassy is not mentioned in Consonance. This is the sixth Dia-Matic Keys song…
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Embarking on the Journey
Fiction is my escape from the chaos of life. I enjoy reading many genres from fantasy to science fiction, especially from Indie authors who self-published their books. My imagination started brewing, and a concept appeared from my love of music and family. On a whim, I began writing Consonance in May 2011. I completed the…
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