Friday, August 24, 2018

Let Your Light Shine (The Guide to Living Your Authentic Life) by csBailey

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Let Your Light Shine

Tired of just surviving? Do you often wonder what your purpose is? Constantly experiencing setbacks and/or sadness? Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired?

In “Let YOUR Light Shine – The Guide to Living YOUR Authentic Life”, csBailey takes you on a journey of self-discovery for thirty days straight – all to help you uncover who you really are, so you can live on purpose and experience true happiness.

Award-winning Brand Strategist and Transformational Speaker, csBailey shares how she went from helping hundreds of clients build their brands and find their “why”, to living authentically herself and regaining inner peace. Through stories, humor, and practical tips, she shows the way to anyone trying to find their purpose and live their authentic life. In these pages you’ll discover:

  • How to avoid living a life of regret
  • How living a life of service will change your entire life
  • How to free yourself from negativity
  • If you are a Dreamer or a Doer
  • How to know an obstacle from an opportunity
With intention, attention, patience and heart, when you finish this guide, you will begin to live your authentic life. You’ll know exactly who you are, you will discover your purpose, and you will live a happier life. So, what are you waiting for? Don’t die with regret. Learn how to Let YOUR light shine!



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About csBailey


Innately talented and exceptionally driven, csBailey is a dominating force and respected authority in the dynamic fields of Branding, Marketing, and Transformational Speaking. csBailey is a magnetic personality and highly-sought-after resource for business owners, non-profit organizations and community leaders from all sectors looking to increase opportunity through authenticity. For over two decades, she has collaborated with and guided hundreds of successful business leaders, professionals, and individuals in translating theory into tangible bottom-line results. Currently, csBailey serves as the Founder + Chief Creative Officer of The Hustle Agency.

As a premier Keynote Speaker and Author, csBailey energizes people to meet the challenges of the world around them by discovering the authenticity within themselves. Having overcome more than her fair share of pain and suffering: growing up poor in public housing, domestic violence, molestation, a suicide attempt, alcohol/drug abuse, failed businesses, and so much more - csBailey's quintessential success story of sacrifice, hard work, and perseverance as well as the unique and charismatic way she communicates it, will inspire any audience. She skillfully weaves her compelling life story into the fabric of self-discovery and empowerment.

Through The Hustle Agency, Cheri provides superior Brand + Marketing services for an array of prominent clients. Previous clients, projects, and partnerships include:

Dick Gregory, Sidney Poitier, Patti Labelle, Charlie Mack, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Queen of Ghana/GA State, the A.M.E. Church, the African-American Chamber of Commerce of Central PA, Alpha Kappa Alpha, African American Museum in Philadelphia, October Gallery, Beta Pi Boule, NAACP, and many others.

Award Highlights -

* Selected as one of Philadelphia's Top 20 Marketing Leaders by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

* Selected for a National Leadership Initiative for African American Museum professionals by the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

csBailey's passion, energy, and unmitigated gall motivates audiences to step beyond their limitations and into their greatness. Her charisma, warmth and humor have transformed ordinary dreamers into extraordinary doers. Engage with csBailey today and Let Your Light Shine.

Monday, August 20, 2018

Read an excerpt from Morgan Is Missing by K. Hanson



Welcome to the blog tour for Morgan Is Missing, the second book in the Kayla Falk series by K. Hanson. Today I have an excerpt for you to enjoy. Then, if you follow the rest of the tour, you will find reviews and lots of other fun posts. Plus there is a giveaway for you to enter at the end!

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Morgan is Missing (Kayla Falk Series #2)

by K. Hanson

Genre: Adult/New Adult Thriller
Release Date: August 2018

Summary:

Kayla Falk is trying to move past the traumatic events of her mission in Syria and settle into a comfortable engineering job. However, when Morgan Bellamy, the younger sister of Kayla’s late best friend, disappears while on vacation, Kayla doesn’t hesitate to jump into action to find her. As Kayla investigates, she learns that Morgan has become trapped in a hellish human trafficking situation. Kayla is determined to find Morgan before she slips into the shadows forever.

Content Warning: This book is about sex trafficking. While I avoid explicit, graphic depictions of sexual violence, due to the nature of the subject matter, it is definitely implied that it takes place.





Read an excerpt:

Blue eyes and a laughing smile, framed by wavy golden hair.
Those blue eyes stared back at Kayla Falk as she looked at the picture on her desk of her best friend Olivia. Her late best friend, that is. Even now, more than a year after returning from Syria, Kayla couldnt quite believe that shed never again hear the laugh that went with that smile. She had hoped the pain would fade away after enough time in a calm engineering job in Minneapolis, but it never did. It just lingered and, if anything, became heavier with time.
Hey, Kayla!
The shout tore her from her thoughts. Kayla blinked away the tears that had formed in her green eyes and turned her swivel chair around to see Olivias blue eyes looking back at her.
Except, they werent Olivias.
These eyes belonged to Morgan, Olivias younger sister, who stood in the doorway to Kaylas office. Hey, Morgan.” Her voice broke, though she smiled at the sight of her friend. “What are you doing here?
“Are you all right?” asked Morgan, tilting her head.
Kayla cleared her throat. “Just have a tickle in my throat.”
“If you say so. Anyway, just stopping in to say bye to my dad before I meet up with Amanda and head out to the Black Hills. You know, you should really come with us, said Morgan.
I wish I could, but I really need to get some work done here. Kayla gestured to the pile of paperwork that had spilled from its tray and invaded the rest of her desk.
Morgan rolled her eyes and brushed a strand of brown hair out of her face. Come on. You work for my dad. Hell let you come if you want to.
Im sure he would. But hes not the only one waiting for me. Kayla waved around at the offices of the other engineers. I have a pile of schematics to finish and pass along.
You still working on that wind turbine prototype? Morgan asked.
Yup, thats it. Its not quite coming along the way Id hoped it would.
Dont worry. Youll figure it out. Maybe a nice break would inspire you a bit. Morgan gave Kayla an encouraging smile. If you cant get away for a few days, can you at least come to lunch? I can text Amanda to wait a bit longer.
Sure, I can make that work. Kayla turned around to lock her computer. Where were you thinking of eating? She threw her coat over her shoulders and walked out of her office with Morgan.
How about we just hit that sandwich shop down the street? Morgan suggested. Its not far, and they have decent food.
Sounds good to me.
As they headed downstairs, Kayla asked, “How’s the new laptop working out?
“I love it! It’ll be a big help this next semester. Thanks again. That was quite a Christmas present.
They stepped out onto the street, with the chill air of the Minnesota winter greeting them and snowflakes floating through the air.
Dont worry about it. From what I saw of the old one, you really needed it.
For sure. Now it wont take me eighty years to just open a browser tab.
They arrived at the restaurant and placed their orders at the counter.
Once they had gotten their food, they carried their trays over to a corner booth and sat down. Between bites of her hot roast beef sandwich, Kayla asked, So, what are your plans in the Black Hills?
Morgan shrugged. We dont have a lot of concrete plans. I know were going to be in Deadwood for New Years, but were going to be in the Hills for a week after that. Im not sure how well fill the time. Well probably just make it up as we go.
Thats a good way to do it. Theres a lot to do and see out there so you wont get bored.
Yeah, I know its cold, but theres some beautiful scenery around there. Just driving through the Hills would be awesome.
Why did you decide to go to Deadwood for New Years?
Ive heard it can be quite the party. Tons of people come out, and they do fireworks at midnight. Sounds like some of our friends are going to be there as well, so were hoping to run into them.
I hope you enjoy your last winter break. After this year, you wont get time off like this again.
I know, but I am excited to finish school and finally do something for real. Morgan flashed a smile and let out a bubbly giggle. Did I tell you I got that pharmacist position at the childrens hospital?
Kayla laughed. Youve only mentioned it a couple hundred times. I am happy for you, though. It seems like a perfect fit for you.
Yeah, after all of the volunteering Ive done with the childrens hospital, I want to be somewhere I can make a real difference, not just stuck behind a counter at Walmart or something like that.
And Sioux Falls isnt very far away, so you can come back to visit pretty easily.
Exactly. Morgan finished her sandwich and crumpled up the paper wrapping, then checked her phone. Looks like Amanda is outside with her car. I suppose we should get going. Rapid City is supposed to get some snow tonight, and we want to be there before it hits.
Okay. Ill walk out with you.
The two of them threw their sandwich wrappers away and walked out the door. Morgan found Amandas car and walked up to it. Kayla smiled at Amanda when they made eye contact through the car window. As Morgan reached for the handle, she looked back. Hey, Kayla, before I head off, have you actually met Amanda?
I think I saw her maybe once. Didnt she pick you up from our sparring practice once?
Morgan opened the door. “Hey Amanda, come out and meet Kayla.”
Amanda came around the car, her long black hair lying over her shoulders. “I finally get to meet the badass who took out those terrorists at the Union,” she said with a grin.
Kayla touched her collarbone and glanced away. “Yeah, that was me . . . and Olivia.”
“Kayla doesn’t really like to talk about it, Amanda,” said Morgan.
“Sorry, that didn’t come out right. It’s just . . . my brother was one of the people they shot and I wanted to thank you. For what it’s worth, I’m sorry about Olivia. She was always kind to me.”
Kayla gave her a nod and a small smile, then turned to Morgan. “I really should get back to work.
Morgan placed a hand on Kayla’s shoulder. “Are you sure you can’t ride with us for a couple of laps around the block? I dont really think my dad is running a stopwatch on your lunch breaks, especially since he knows youre out with me. Just take it easy and enjoy the time we have together.
Kayla laughed. Not now, but well all go out when you get back.
If you really have to get back, Ill let you go. Morgan pulled the door open and slid into the passenger seat as Amanda went back to the driver’s side.
Have a safe trip! said Kayla as she waved to them.
We will! See you in a week! Morgan waved.

# January 8th, 2018 #

Kayla sat upright at her keyboard and heard a knock at her office door. She turned around to see David, her boss and Morgans father, standing in the doorway. His brow was scrunched with worry, and his Bellamy-blue eyes had bags underneath.
Kayla, can I talk to you for a moment? he asked.
Sure. You look stressed. Whats wrong?
Have you heard from Morgan at all?
Kayla shook her head. Not since her Happy New Year text a week ago. Why?
David stepped into the room and pulled the door shut. I havent heard anything from her either. I didn’t want to worry about it too much since she’s on vacation, and you know how she is about responding when she’s busy. But they were supposed to be back yesterday. Ive tried texting and calling her a few times and havent gotten anything back.
Maybe she just lost her phone. Im sure Deadwood was crazy that night.
Ive talked to Amandas mom, and shes not having any luck either. Somehow, I doubt theyve both managed to lose their phones at the same time. And even if they did, they’d have called to let us know they were going to be coming late.”
Kayla frowned. It did seem strange that they would both drop off the grid simultaneously. Do you think somethings happened to them?
David shrugged and shook his head. I have no idea. I havent seen anything in the news, at least. He looked down and wrung his hands before looking back at Kayla. Would you do me a favor and head out to the Black Hills to see if you can find her? Id go myself, but I need to look after things here, and I dont want to be the overprotective father if its nothing. I know youre trying to wrap up this project, but its keeping me up at night to think that something could happen to her.
Tears welled in his eyes and his voice caught in his throat. I cant lose Morgan, too.
Kayla looked over at the photo of Olivia, with Morgan’s same sapphire eyes looking back at her. Kayla still hadnt told David or Morgan that she had been the one to kill Olivia to spare her from a painful death after being poisoned. I can’t lose Morgan, either, Kayla thought.
Yes, she said as she stood up. Ill find Morgan. Shes the closest I have to a sister. Everything else can wait.
Really? Thank you so much, Kayla. David wrapped Kayla in a tight embrace. “I always forget that you’re nearly my height until I hug you.”
Kayla returned the hug for a moment but quickly stepped back and glanced away from David. You dont need to thank me. Youve lost one of your daughters already because of me.” Her voice trailed off. After a moment, she clenched her jaw and fixed his eyes with hers. “Now, Im going to bring the other one back to you.
You know I dont blame you for what happened to Olivia. I know you did your best.
Kayla held up her hand to stop David from speaking.I know you dont blame me, but I blame me because it was my fault.
He stepped toward her, but Kayla put a firm hand on his shoulder. “I dont feel like arguing about it. Where do you think I should start looking for Morgan?
David shook his head. I dont really have any clues to offer you. The last place I knew she visited is Deadwood. I dont know anything more specific than that. She has some pictures up on Facebook, though. Maybe you could look through those to see if any of them would help.
Ill do that. Ill just head home now to start packing and thinking about where to look.
Yes, please. Get started as soon as possible.
Kayla took a long stride through the door and turned toward the stairs to leave, then turned back. David, she said, causing him to look back at her, Ill find her. I promise.







About K. Hanson

K lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he works as a software developer. In his spare time, when he isn’t writing, he enjoys reading, working out, playing video games, and spending time with his wonderful fiancee, Bobbi. Some of his favorite authors are Tom Clancy, George R. R. Martin, and Sarah Maas.






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