VS Grenier ~ Award-Winning Author, Speaker & Podcaster

I am excited to share with everyone about Halo Publishing and the World of Ink Network touring author Laura Smith’s , In All Things: Giving Thanks When Hope Seems Lost published by Halo Publishing Int. This is a wonderful book I not only had the pleasure to work on as chief editor for Halo Publishing, but read as well. Laura Smith wrote this book for anyone who has suffered any kind of loss, especially the loss of a baby through miscarriage or abortion. Laura shares her own painful journey and raw experiences, and how she found peace and healing through the grace of God. Note: You do not have to be a religious person to find the inspirational and motivational messages within or even of the same faith of Laura Smith. If you believe or even don’t believe, things happen for a reason, In All Things may give you another outlook on life you never dreamed possible. About the Book: Experience an incredible journey that will make you laugh out loud and cry tears of joy...

Maryann B. Sawka lives in a small town named Hiller in south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with her husband of nearly 10 years and two daughters. She studied Early Childhood/Elementary Education and earned a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood/Elementary Education from the California University of PA in 1993 and a Master’s of Science in Reading and Literacy for Elementary Grades from Walden University. Sawka’s career path includes working as an alumni director, technical writer, software trainer and special needs preschool teacher. Sawka has always had an appreciation for the written word and has been an avid reader since she was a child. Along with the love for reading has been a love for writing. As a technical writer, Sawka documented software programs for end users, which was very process-oriented. When she started her own company, Charming Manners, Sawka began writing the curriculum after much research in the area of manners and etiquette. Her current book Good Tab...

Book Lovers Blog Hop: Make friends, share the love of reading and be entered to win a FREE book! All you have to do is post the Book Lovers Blog Hop and World of Ink Tour Banner below to your blog. Promote the Book Lovers Hop and World of Ink Tour on any social network. Tweet it once a day, share on Facebook and then follow others back that leave you a comment. By joining the Book Lovers Blog Hop, you are automatically entered in our Book Giveaway!  There will be one (1) winner for this Book Giveaway.  Learn more at http://familiesmatter2us.blogspot.com/2011/09/book-lovers-blog-hop-932011.html

Six ‐ year ‐ old author, LaNiyah Bailey, released her debut book, Not FAT Because I Wanna Be in April 2010. In her book, LaNiyah details the struggle of Jessica, a fictional girl who has an underlying medical issue that causes her to gain weight. Bullied by her peers, Jessica learns to accept her body and eventually opens up about her condition to her classmates. What I love about this book is my family can relate to Jessica, and LaNiyah and her family’s struggles. Despite eating a healthy diet, which includes vegetables, salads and fruits for over the last two years, LaNiyah has been bullied by her peers for both the size of her stomach and the amount of time she spends in the bathroom. My son also had this same problem in his early school years. The reason? An enlarged colon…just like LaNiyah. When her doctor discovered her enlarged colon, LaNiyah immediately started medication and an exercise program with a personal trainer. Because of the diagnosis and treatment, LaNiyah felt be...

The Writing Mama show on Blog Talk's World of Ink Network is now a monthly show on the last Wed. of each month. Tune in at 9pm EST and join us as we chat on topics from family to writing. This month I've asked author Clayton Paul Thomas to join me again so he can answer questions from you and share some tips to help us with children find a solution to problems we may be dealing with from little one to teenagers.   For Immediate Release Come chat with Author Clayton Paul Thomas on Blog Talk Radio’s World of Ink Network show: The Writing Mama –July 25, 2011   Blog Talk Radio’s World of Ink Network Show: The Writing Mama with host VS Grenier will be chatting Author Clayton Paul Thomas. In his book, “ Tantrums, Troubles, and Treasures: A Parent Guide to Parenting in the 21 st Century” Thomas shares an insider’s point of view on how to work with kids who can be challenging. Clayton Paul Thomas has worked with kids for about 16 years from three different settings. T...

Do your kids ever drive you crazy? Do you wish they would have better behavior? Do you want your kids to make better grades in school? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then this is the book you might be looking for! In this book, author Clayton Paul Thomas, shares with you an insiders point of view on how to work with kids who can be challenging. Thomas has worked with a lot of difficult children for many years. He believes we all can be better parents and I hope this book will help you take the next step. Clayton Paul Thomas dedicates this book to all parents and teachers who are trying to help their children be the best they can! Tantrums, Troubles, and Treasures: A Parent's Guide to Parenting in the 21st Century Written by: Clayton Paul Thomas Publisher: LuLu.com ISBN Number: 978-1-257-05609-5 Publication Date: April 2011 Book Blurb: Tantrums, Troubles, and Treasures is a book meant to help great parents become even better. The book cover...