PROMO: Mahalo Does Not Mean Trash

 

 

Paki Perkins, Hiwalani Perkins, Puniaikeao Perkins & Alapaki Perkins

Children's Book (Illustrated)

Date Published: 11/22/22

 

MAHALO DOES NOT MEAN TRASH: A Journey of Learning, Fun, and Gratitude

Discover the significance of Mahalo, the sacred Hawaiian word for thanks, through the perspectives of three remarkable young authors!

 

Hiwa and Keao are introduced to their relative from California. Although his interpretation of "Mahalo" is incorrect, it gets them to ponder the word's meaning, and it will do the same for you!

 

This critically acclaimed children's book is a heartwarming story about gratitude and the true meaning of this treasured Hawaiian tradition taught by pupu (grandma) to her mo'opuna (grandchildren).

 

Within this beautiful Hawaii book for kids and above, you will find:

✔Three Adorable Main Characters: Learning about their culture and how to be better human beings

✔ Written By: AJ Paki Perkins and his three talented teenage children

✔ Inspired by: Author’s Home State of Hawaii and its hospitable Culture

 

Learn Thankfulness with the Beauty of Aloha Islands

Interesting knowledge, amazing penmanship, and fun-filled storyline to educate your kids and bond with them at the same time.

 

The kindness book for kids "Mahalo Does Not Mean Trash" is here to be a source of both education and entertainment for your little ones. It is an inspiring story, brimming with the marvels of beautiful Hawaiian culture. In the Aloha state, Mahalo means "thank you," and using it is a wonderful way to demonstrate to your kids on how to show appreciation towards friends and loved ones.

 

Kindness, Compassion, and Connection to the Ancestors

"Mahalo Does Not Mean Trash" is not just any book for 4-year-olds. It is a recipe for kindness to be instilled upon growing minds.

 

You don’t even need to have ties to the Hawaiian culture to fall in love with this kid’s book about Hawaii. The uplifting message within, intertwined with a strong connection to ancestors and pure culture will appeal to readers of every background or age.

Who knows? You could even pick up a few new Hawaiian words too!

 

A Priceless Literary Treasure and Token of Appreciation

An inspirational book for kids, written with care to distribute affection, with some hidden lessons for both young and old.

Great Birthday, Christmas, and Thanksgiving gifts for kids, if you are looking for something special this holiday season. This gratitude gift will definitely bring some aloha spirit into any home or classroom!

 

Learn About the Culture of the Gorgeous Aloha Islands

A fantastic opportunity to educate your children more about Hawaii!

This thanksgiving book for children delivers a beautiful narrative while also exposing youngsters to Hawaiian language. If you're planning a trip to Hawaii, it is an ideal read on the airplane, hotel room, or beach.

 

MORE ABOUT THE BOOK

Perks Publishing, LLC, was founded and is owned by the three siblings (ages 13, 15, and 17) who created the book with their father. The foreword is written by Lee Brower of "The Secret" who talks about the Gratitude Rock.

 About the Author

AJ Paki Perkins is a renewable energy and sustainability CEO – turned award-winning author who best known for his work teaching Hawaiian Values through story. He and his children (HIwalani – 17, Puniaikeao – 15 and Alapaki – 13) wrote the award-winning children’s book: Mahalo Does Not Mean Trash, fun story about gratitude and the true meaning of this treasured Hawaiian value taught by pupu (grandma) to her mo'opuna (grandchildren) that makes you take pause for the truly important things in life.

Paki is a semi-finalist on the new TV show: America’s Next Great Author. He just finished his learning course called “Visit Hawaii Like A Hawaiian” to help first time visitors to his home in Hawaii. He is also finishing his first business book which is a parable on how the values of MAHALOHANA can change your life, family, community and business.

"Our parents are HAWAIIAN and our ancestors go back to the kings and queens. We’re the non-royal side. Lol

We were born on the Windward side of Oahu. We went to school there for a little while until our ohana (family) had to move to the California where our dad lives. We lived there for a while and then moved to Alaska where we live with our mom."

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PROMO: The Night the Reindeer Came to Play

 

 

Isabelle & Karen M Tanch Illustrations and Artwork

Children's Book

Date Published: October 6, 2020

 

 

What are they up to now? Children will be delighted to turn each page to find out what happens when Santa's reindeer visit the home of a young child on Christmas Eve. Full of mischief and fun, this silly group does everything to enchant, excite, and engage our little tot! 

Help your child learn to read and count while enjoying the magic and merriment these reindeer provide in this award-winning storybook!

 

*Wishing Shelf Books Awards Red Ribbon WINNER

*Purple Dragonfly (Story Monsters) Award FIRST Place WINNER - Children's Holiday

*A 2020 Best Picture Book for Preschoolers - Preschool Powol Packets

*2021 American Fiction Awards - WINNER/Holidays

 

About the Author

Maria Votto is the award-winning author of The Night the Reindeer Came to Play.

Originally from Massachusetts, Maria currently lives in New Hampshire with her family. She credits her daughter Alyssa as the inspiration for the story and her sister Karen for her wonderfully whimsical illustrations. Learn more about the author at www.Karmakidzbooks.com

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PROMO: The Broke Author's Directory for Book Reviews

 

 

Non-Fiction/Business

Date Published: 10-24-2022

As authors, we all know how important it is to get reviews for your book. Reviews help spread the word about your book, and it increases your book’s visibility and online promotion. Yes, the struggle is real and, as authors, we’ve all been there. That’s why we’ve compiled this book. Now, the purpose of this book is not to make sales. That’s why there is no cost for this book. The purpose is to distribute and share the information with our fellow authors—authors that we hope find the information as useful as we have. We did not want to write a “how-to” for getting reviews, because we think most authors have heard all the possible ways. Instead, we wanted to compile a list of valuable resources for getting reviews. And these valuable resources are specifically for the broke author.

The sites you will find in this book have options that are COMPLETELY FREE. These sites may also offer additional paid options, but, of course, those are entirely optional.

So check out this list of free resources, and we hope you get reviews out of them like we have.

Sincerely,

The Author Support Group

The Author Support Group is a small group of indie authors that have come together to share marketing and promotion ideas for little to no cost.

 

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PROMO: Visions of Johanna

 

 

Literary Fiction 

Date Published: November 14, 2022

 Publisher: PFP Publishing

 

Johanna, an artist, and Matt, a music critic, couldn’t be more different, but by a simple twist of fate, she plucks him from a crowd at a Dylan concert. What follows is a heady and intense relationship buffeted by the usual suspects that gently rocked the ‘80s. Matt’s lessons in art—as well as life—at the hands of Johanna, drive the novel into pockets of feminism and quiet revolution. All of this is tempered by deeply held traumatic secrets that torque their intimacy.

Yet it's Revere—and not Boston—that remains one of the underlying attractions in "Visions of Johanna". This north shore backdrop brings Matt into full focus – a child in a city of recent immigrants, life by the ocean, the bilious flavor of the Mob are just some of the elements rendered in skillful detail. Johanna, a renegade from Wisconsin—freewheeling and hyper-energized—draws Matt out of his comfort zone and into her world.

A meditation on art and unrest, "Visions of Johanna" celebrates life, love, memory and the undying power of the deep connections that sustain us. The novel follows Johanna and Matt as they pursue their dreams to paint and to write. But burdening problems collide with these artistic desires and other forces conspire against them. Ultimately, the two are done in by their inability to share aspects of their past they believe they must hide from.

The novel travels through time and social unrest to the final moment hinted at in the prologue. Within this book's pages, tragedies haunt, acts of moral goodness manifest themselves, and benevolence reigns with a finality that absolves all.

About the Author

 Peter Sarno taught literature and memoir courses at the University of Massachusetts, Boston and has published essays, reviews, and short stories. While a graduate student at UMass, he won the Donald E Cookson prize in nonfiction. His work has appeared in The Boston Globe, Music World magazine, Sweet Potato, Gannet newspapers, Gatehouse Media, and other outlets. Visions of Johanna is his first published novel.

 

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PROMO: "Get This Work" Book

 

 

The Unofficial Guide to Breaking into Tech Sales

Job Hunting & Careers / Job Interviewing (Books) / Self-Help

Date Published: October 25, 2022

Publisher ‏: ‎ Gatekeeper Press

 

 

Are you interested in a career in tech sales?

 

Well, you’re in good company.

Business development roles are growing at an incredible rate, and the demand for people with the right skills continues to increase. In fact, the number of available positions is projected to keep growing at a rate of more than 10% over the next decade. The question is—how can you make sure you are one of those people with the right skills?

In “Get This Work” Book, we will break down how the tech sales field works, what it takes to make an impression, and how to position yourself for success. From how to handle failure and rejection to why mindset is king, we will cover topics such as:

• The modern sales process and how to ditch the old one

• Interview skills and how to stand out from the crowd

• Industry lingo about pipelines, software, and tools

• Staying positive and developing a winning mindset

“Get This Work” Book is your ticket to success in a competitive field. As long as you have the motivation and grit to stick it out, you can rest assured that you will get this work.

 

About the Author

Shelton Banks is CEO at re:WORK TRAINING.

re:WORK TRAINING is a 501(c)3 non-profit job training community that is creating diverse and inclusive talent pipelines for sales roles within the technology industry.

Since opening it's doors, re:WORK has successfully empowered over 300 candidates in full-time roles with an average starting salary of over $50,000 with full benefits on the non-technical side of the technology industry.

Through candidate training programs and corporate partnerships, re:WORK aims to empower 25,000 Black, Latinx, and People of Color to cumulatively make $30 Billion in income over the next 20 years.

His efforts have been recognized by major local news outlets, like Fox News Chicago, WGN News Radio, Chicago Suntimes, Money Matters with Adam Torres, Tastytrade’s Bootstrapping in America, TED: Ideas Worth Spreading, and more.

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PROMO: A Flicker in the Water

 

 

Nonfiction / Memoir / Fishing

Date Published: ‎June 26, 2022

Publisher: ‎Mindstir Media

 

If you're yearning for tales about adventure and fun on the open sea, look no further!

The crew welcomes you aboard the Twister, one of the finest fishing vessels in the Gulf of Mexico, as the search is on for the big ones that legends are made of. Blue marlin, yellowfin tuna, swordfish, and more are waiting to be caught, just so long as Bob and his friends have the strength to reel them in.

Told in a fun, engaging style, this book combines elements of drama, heroism, and skill with humor and some educational points about the sea and its inhabitants, with plenty of surprises along the way.

The stories will make you feel like you are out on the water yourself getting ready to land that next great catch you'll be talking about for the rest of your life. Experienced seamen and land lubbers alike will enjoy this peek into one of the good parts of life with all of its promises and perils.

The use of the word Tales in the subtitle is a play on the word "Tails" that matches the Goliath Grouper on the front cover. When you look into the mouth of the Grouper, we hope you'll want to look inside this exciting collection of tales. 

 

About the Author

A FLICKER IN THE WATER (Inside The Tales) is my second published work. The first one being a book of poems called “Eagle Claws For Freedom’s Cause”. The latter being so well received it provided the impetus to write this second book. I have always enjoyed the outdoors especially deep sea fishing and wanted this book to focus on those stories. I was born in New York City and raised in Northeastern Pennsylvania where the most popular outdoor sport was Whitetail Deer Hunting. Maybe I will write about those stories in a future book. I now live in Florida, where I still enjoy sports of all kinds. Hopefully one day soon I will get to see the Tampa Bay Rays win the World Series. But for now, I will keep myself busy pursuing then writing about landing the “Big Ones”.

 

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PROMO: Maya Fairy

 

 

Children's 8+ Magical Mystery

Date Published: November 2022

 

I have to tell you a big secret, but you can’t tell anyone.

Fairies are real.

They are as real as you and me. They live in your houses, they hide in your walls and they help children dream. Humans are not supposed to know this, you see, and please don’t tell anyone, or I will get in trouble.

The only reason I am aware of their existence is because a few years ago, my daughter Maya met her fairy by chance and together they stumbled upon a dark conspiracy. A conspiracy that transcended the borders between the fairy and the human worlds.

What other dark secrets awaited us?

 

About the Author

Stacy Buevich is a British writer and a film director with many award winning short films. She started writing novels during lockdown, beginning with a magical mystery Maya Fairy, that she wrote for her daughter. Since then she has written several more and not planning to stop.

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