Fiction/Science Fiction

Date Published: June 28, 2026

Publisher: Sapphire Stories

When Nichola Rodale stumbles upon information suggesting her father—a
renowned scientist and brilliant puzzle maker—may not have died during
The Great Drought, she embarks on a perilous journey across the desolate
American Southwest to discover the truth.

About the Author

 Kelly Lydick’s writing has appeared in Natural Awakenings, Co Yoga +
Life, True Blue Spirit, American Art Collector, Western Art Collector, and
many others. She has been featured on NPR’s The Writers’ Block and
the Word podcast, and on iHeart radio. She is the author of the experimental
Mastering the Dream, a contributing author to the anthology Dreams That Change
Our Lives, and the author of Dream Incubation for Greater Self-Awareness: A
Handbook. Everything That’s Left Behind is her first novel.

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A Gripping Journey Through History’s Darkest Corridors

Date Published: March 26, 2020

In the summer of 1988, New York art curator Daniel Singer receives a
mysterious package from West Berlin, sealed with security tape that will
shatter everything he thought he knew about himself and his family. What
begins as a simple delivery transforms into an extraordinary odyssey that
spans continents and decades, pulling Daniel into a labyrinth of secrets that
have been carefully guarded for over forty years.

Newman masterfully constructs a dual timeline that oscillates between May 1945
and July 1988, creating a narrative bridge across generations. In the dying
days of World War II, on the American occupied side of Germany’s Elbe River,
US Army Medical Corps Colonel Samuel Singer stumbles upon the shot-up wreck of
a smoldering SS staff car. Inside: a badly injured driver, a dead German Army
officer carrying the ID of a Nazi war criminal, and a young blonde woman, also
dead in the back seat. This haunting discovery sets in motion a chain of
events that will echo across four decades.

The story sweeps across the battlefields of World War I, through the horrors
of World War II and the Holocaust, into the founding of Israel, and through
three Middle East wars. Each historical moment is rendered with meticulous
attention to detail and emotional authenticity.

The involvement of the Mossad, Israel’s legendary intelligence agency, adds
layers of intrigue and suspense to Daniel’s quest. As he uncovers shocking
truths about his heritage, Daniel must navigate a treacherous landscape where
the past and present collide, where old wounds remain fresh, and where the
consequences of long-buried secrets threaten to destroy everything he holds
dear. Following one American family and two German families, Newman crafts a
narrative that explores not just acts of evil and callous indifference but
also acts of heroism, generosity, and love in the time of Adolf Hitler’s rise
and eventual defeat.

Newman’s research was exhaustive and deeply personal. He traveled throughout
Europe, visiting the actual locations that appear prominently in the book. He
walked the streets of Berlin, discovering the stolpersteine, the engraved
brass plaques embedded in the cobblestone streets marking where Jewish
families lived before the Nazis deported them to their deaths in Auschwitz. He
ventured to the Eagle’s Nest in Berchtesgaden near Munich, Hitler’s wartime
summer home perched high in the Bavarian Alps. Most significantly, he visited
Mauthausen concentration camp itself, where his own father had been imprisoned
by the Nazis in 1944-45.

“My visits to Mauthausen, Berlin and Hitler’s summer home at Eagle’s Nest were
the motivators for me to write Between These Walls,” Newman explains.

“These places provided me with the inspiration and ideas for the plot and
premise of the book. With the global rise in antisemitism, the words ‘Never
again’ couldn’t ring truer.”

Between These Walls is available for purchase through multiple platforms,
making it accessible to readers worldwide. The novel is available in both
paperback and Kindle editions.

About the Author

 Michael Newman brings an unparalleled authenticity to Between These Walls
because he writes not as a distant observer of history, but as someone whose
life has been indelibly shaped by it. The son of Holocaust survivors, Newman
has always had a deep interest in the Second World War, not as an academic
pursuit, but as a personal mission to understand and honor the experiences
that defined his family’s existence. He received first-hand accounts of what
happened during WWII in the concentration camps, particularly Mauthausen,
where his father was imprisoned.

Newman’s mother, aunt, and grandmother were hidden by Righteous Gentiles in
Budapest during World War II. His father fought in the Hungarian Army, dug
trenches in a forced labor battalion near Stalingrad, and later endured eight
terrible months at Mauthausen in Austria. In 1956, at age twelve, Newman
himself became a refugee, slogging through mud and snow, dodging guard huts to
escape into Austria after the crushed Hungarian uprising against the Soviets.

Years later, as a successful self-made real estate magnate and founder of
InterRent, a real estate investment trust on the Toronto Stock Exchange,
Newman could have allowed his professional achievements to define him.
Instead, he chose to honor his heritage by telling a story that needed to be
told. He has since taken his wife, three children, and one granddaughter on
trips to Mauthausen, ensuring that the next generation never forgets.

During the Second Lebanon War in 2006, concerned over what he perceived as
one-sided news coverage against Israel, he had the opportunity to travel,
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Date Published: June 9, 2026

Publisher: Clay Bridges Publishing

Sometimes, the second chance we truly need is the one we give ourselves.

Ginny Carmichael feels trapped in her abusive relationship until an
otherworldly visit ignites her determination to break free. With her baby
daughter in tow, she embarks on a courageous road trip that not only takes her
away from danger but also leads her to unexpected kindness, genuine
connections, and profound forgiveness.

Along the way, she meets a compassionate waitress, a spirited aunt, and
ultimately her estranged mother, who may hold the key to her healing. As Ginny
approaches her destination—and the truth about her worth—she
discovers that escape was never the destination. Wholeness was.

Second Chance Highway is a poignant tale of faith, friendship, and the path to
restoration and redemption, and is the sequel to the award-winning Always
Think of Me.

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“Good morning.” Ginny stands at the door, yawning, still dressed in the clothes she wore yesterday. Black smudges of mascara line her bloodshot and swollen eyes, confirming my suspicion that she had a good, long cry. Yet somehow, she seems well-rested, even chipper. “I slept on the couch,” she says. “Hope that was okay.”

“Was the bed lumpy? I haven’t slept in it in years.”

“I wouldn’t know.” She gives me a sheepish grin and pours herself a mug of coffee. “I never even pulled down the comforter… I had a rough night. I hope you didn’t hear me or Laurel.” She gazes at the steam rising from her cup. “Poor kid. Her mother is barely keeping it together, and my meltdown woke her up.”

“I didn’t hear a thing. I guess your aunt’s not happy with you?” I ask, assuming the phone call was the cause of the upset.

“You could say that.” She takes a seat at the kitchen table next to me and fiddles with her memory bracelet. “Jacob got to her first. She thinks I’m deeply depressed and need professional help. She urged me to go back to Atlanta.” She sucks in her top lip and narrows her eyes. “That won’t happen, and I will be okay—with or without her. The problem is she has my mother’s phone number and address.”

“Your mother’s address?”

“Yeah. My mom lives in Las Vegas, but I’m not sure where she lives. I haven’t seen her in at least two decades.” She stares at the ceiling before continuing. “We both suffer from a bad case of unforgiveness.”

Ginny had not revealed the endpoint of her journey, and I hadn’t pried. She kept things close to her chest, dribbling details when she thought it was prudent. Or at least that was my impression. The news did ease my mind. If restoring a broken relationship was her goal, she would have my support. I give her a reassuring pat on her tiny hand.

“Ginny, I wish I had more time, but I promised Monty that I’d train my niece, Shannon. She’s taking my job. We can talk later, after the breakfast rush.” I lift my eyebrows, wondering how she will respond.

“Great! That gives me time to shower, feed Laurel, and find a laundromat.” She counts the chores on her fingers.

“Save your shekels. Use my washer and dryer.” Rising from the table, I point to a set of double doors in the kitchen.

“Oh, Oralyn, are you sure?” She glances at the laundry closet, then back at me, chewing her bottom lip.

I sigh and shake my head. Can she still be asking for permission? “Like I said for the fifty millionth time—make yourself at home.”

I grab my purse off the counter and am ready to open the back door when she takes two quick paces toward me. Her arms come around me, pulling me closer in a hug that makes me want to cry.

“You’ve been so kind to me.” Her voice is soft and rich with emotion. “You’re like my Granny Smith and that’s high praise.” She pulls back, and our eyes lock. “Through you, Oralyn, God has extended a tender mercy.”

I then hug and squeeze her against my chest. She feels like family.

About the Author

Lori Keesey is the author of Second Chance Highway, the sequel to the
award-winning Always Think of Me. Lori discovered her love for writing at a
very young age and then pursued a professional writing career as a journalist,
freelance writer, and communication consultant. She graduated from the
University of Maryland, College Park.

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Date Published: 06-06-2023

Publisher: KCIN Entertainment Group, LLC

Books 1 & 2 (Book 3 releases September 8, 2026.)

The Dark Waters series follows the rise and fall of one of Philadelphia’s most powerful families.

Judge Keenan Waters and his family have spent decades building a legacy of power, influence, and respect. But behind the perfect public image lie buried secrets, betrayal, and deadly consequences that threaten to destroy everything they’ve built.

As loyalties are tested and relationships crumble, the Waters family is pushed closer to the edge of ruin. With shocking twists and intense family drama, the Dark Waters series keeps the readers turning pages until the very end.

Perfect for fans of Black & African American Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Fiction, the first two books are available now, with the shocking conclusion, Dark Waters 3, arriving September 8, 2026.

 About the Author

Nick Haskins is the author of the Dark Waters series, as well as novels She’s Obsessed, Betrayed, My Husband’s Wife, and On the Edge of Heat.

Known for his suspenseful storytelling and unforgettable characters, Haskins has spent more than a decade building a catalog of contemporary drama and suspense that has attracted readers across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, where he still resides, Haskins began his publishing career in 2011 and has remained committed to independently producing professional, reader-focused books. In addition to writing novels, he is creating film and visual media projects based on his work.

Haskins continues to connect with readers while developing new stories to expand his publishing catalog.

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Gay Paranormal Romance

Date Published: August 21, 2026

Hired to perform a safety audit on Horsfall Ranch, Oliver never expected his
life to be turned upside down, but he’s game for anything. Happily
throwing himself into a relationship with both Bayard and Marshall, Oliver
quickly discovers a world of intense pleasure, laughter and comfort.

Unfortunately, storm clouds are gathering on the horizon and Oliver must find
the strength to fight for the two men he can’t live without.

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Excerpt from Tail of Two Brothers

Oliver Philip inhaled deeply, turning his head from side to side to
capture as much of the scenery as he could. He couldn’t imagine living out
here. It was so crisp, so clean. And it was only about twenty minutes outside
the city limits too. Hell, it took him longer than that to drive from one end
of the city to the other.

He slowed his car, counting the kilometers as they clicked by. “Ten point
five, ten point six, ten point seven, and there’s the turn off. Exactly where
he said it’d be.”

Turning into the narrow paved lane, he left the gravel road behind. His client
had given him exact directions to the ranch, directions Oliver had needed. It
was a little too easy to get lost on the township roads out here. It didn’t
help that the damn signs were so small. He was used to driving out in the
country, but still, this wasn’t like trying to find some gas plant. It was
kinda hard to miss those.

Horsfall Ranch might be close to the city, but it wasn’t exactly easy to get
to. Thick brush lined the lane he was practically crawling down, set at the
base of tall trees that were obscuring his view to either side. At least the
lane was in excellent condition, although he couldn’t see anything in front of
him but more trees.

He drove around a curve in the road, and suddenly the whole thing opened up.
He had to stop the car just to take it all in.

Horsfall sat smack dab in front of him, down a slight incline. The rolling
foothills were a picturesque backdrop, with the Rocky Mountains as a steady
line marching across the back end in the distance. He could make out the white
tops on the mountains; there were only a few wisps of cloud breaking up the
blue sky. Great day to be out of the office.

“Damn, I love my job.”

Pressing his foot down on the gas pedal, Oliver pulled up to the black wrought
iron gate barring his path. Pressing the intercom beside his window, he
waited, nervously tapping his fingers on the wheel.

“Hello?” a male voice responded.

“Hi. This is Oliver Philip. I’m here to meet with Bayard Stoddard.”

“Sure thing. He’s down at the main complex. I’ll let him know you’re here.
Just keep on the road, and you can’t miss him.”

“Thanks.”

The gate opened up slowly, and he made his way through. A small farmhouse sat
to the left of the gate, with a big black dog lying on the front porch. He
sleepily raised his head, watching Oliver drive past. Oliver chuckled,
seriously tempted to stop the car and get out. He absolutely loved animals.

A second house sat back further from the road, a little bigger than the first.
He wondered how many people actually lived here. Truth be told, he didn’t know
much about ranching life. He’d done a bit of research on the company before
coming down here, like he always did before accepting a new job, but a website
didn’t give you much information about the day-to-day workings of a place.
Besides, the Horsfall website talked more about their horses than anything
else, and most of that information had gone right over his head.

Speaking of which, who knew there would be so many buildings? A large
rectangular building stood in front of him, with several smaller ones set
around. An empty paddock sat to the right, and he could make out an open barn
with machinery just behind the main building. Several gas tanks stood beside
the open barn. At least he knew what those were. He felt a little out of his
element coming here.

A man stepped out of the large building in front of him. Spying the trucks
parked to the right, Oliver pulled his little blue car between two dusty
pickups. He opened the door, grabbing his briefcase from the passenger seat.
The man had come around to meet him and was now standing at Oliver’s back
bumper.

Jesus, he’d like to have this man do more than just stand at his back bumper.
He was tall, towering over Oliver by at least half a foot. Tanned and
devastatingly handsome. Oliver just about swallowed his tongue looking at him.
This was what Oliver fantasized about late at night when he was all alone.
Fuck, the man was fulfilling almost every one of his dreams physically.

He had a black cowboy hat slanted low on his forehead, and his muscular frame
was encased in dusty blue jeans and a worn blue plaid shirt. For a minute
Oliver was certain the big man was going to pop the seams on that shirt. It
strained across a colossal chest that just begged to be explored.

The cowboy held out one tanned hand. “Mr. Philip, I’m Bayard Stoddard. We
spoke on the phone. Thanks for coming out here.”

Jade’s writing is as eclectic as her reading tastes. She’s also been known to
accept writing challenges from friends and family just to see their reactions.
She’s a firm believer that love and romance are universal concepts, no matter
a person’s gender identity or sexual orientation.

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An Inspiring Journey into our Better Natures

Date Published: 10-01-2025

Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group Press

Ten-year-old Luz sets out on an overnight camping trip, accompanied by her
spiritual mentor. Peering through a canopy of California redwoods, Luz
witnesses a council of animals confronting the menace of climate change. Led
by a lustrous—and talkative—American Crow named Koro, the animals
weigh their options. Some, like Koro, want to collaborate with humans. Others
doubt humanity’s good intentions. The conversation compels young Luz,
innately in tune with the natural world, to fight passionately in its defense.

At once a work of fact-based activism and a moving coming-of-age, Crows
Calling immerses the reader in a richly-drawn family and community who,
despite their differences, decide to dedicate their lives to the care of
Grandmother Earth. They are not alone. Rather, they are accompanied by a
colorful cast of savvy planimals—bears, coyotes, trees, and even
chickens—with long memories and ancient ways of healing. However, some
damage cannot be undone. Natural disasters, public apathy, and greed threaten
everything that Luz and her friends are working for. Can the cross-species
alliance find unity and resolve the climate crisis?

Excerpt

Before we go any further, I really should introduce myself. I am Koro—a
lustrous female American Crow. Surely, when strolling in woods or along an
urban lane, you have admired my family’s elegant, iridescent plumage and
thrilled to our melodious song. You know of our prodigious memory, of our
cleverness spearing hapless grubs from sodden logs with a favored twig.

The glint you see in my ebony eye is a tear shining for my
grandmother—the earthly incarnation of generosity, whose bounteous lands
and waters make room for every new arrival. Of late, however, one
family—relative newcomers—has been pushing her limits, leaving
their garbage everywhere and abusing the other guests. They run their noisy
engines at all hours. Noxious smoke belches from their cooking fires. Every
day, more and more of them come, crowding into other families’ spaces,
destroying the homes of many of my friends.

Recognizing our Crow persistence, Grandmother Earth called us to help her get
those inconsiderate tenants to clean up their act. Peering into the chasm of
the coming Meltdown, I am proud to be on precious Grandmother’s team. My
cawcus is responsible for majestic Northern California. The land we cover is a
patchwork sprawl of asphalt and forest, garlic and strawberries, oranges and
avocados, cattle and sheep raised sustainably and otherwise, bears guttering
in their occult tongue, sweet jasmine brandishing her shameless perfume, and
sixteen million busy humans.

Through wildfires, drought, floods, extreme heat, even earthquakes,
Grandmother is pleading directly with humans. Some hear her message. Take
Makah Andrews, professor of International Environmental Policy at Monterey
University. Makah’s one of the good ones, trying to use the system to
turn itself around. That’s the aim of “Team
Grandmother”—a successful turnaround.

What’s that I hear? Ah, please allow me to introduce my most trusted
teammate, Ursula, a beautiful California Black Bear who lives around here.
Ursula, tell the folks what we’ve been hearing from other nonhuman parts
of the natural world, from other planimals, as we call ourselves. Our fellow
creatures are getting nervous. Some are angry. That’s why we’re
organizing a Congress. …

A leading player on global peace and security issues at the intersection of
governments, business and civil society for over thirty years, McConnell is
the former President and CEO of the EastWest Institute. He serves on the board
of The Stimson Center, in support of peace, security, justice, and prosperity
for all living beings.

From 2009 to 2013, McConnell served in the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security, where he was Deputy Under Secretary for Cybersecurity. He was a
member of the Obama-Biden Presidential Transition Team. From 2000-2008, he
created, built and sold two consultancies that provided strategic advice to
clients in the technology, business and government sectors. In 1999-2000,
McConnell led the International Y2K Cooperation Center, which was sponsored by
the United Nations and the World Bank.

McConnell holds a Master of Public Administration from the Evans School for
Public Policy at the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Sciences from
Stanford University. He serves as a business advisor to various technology
companies.

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Health, Alternative & Natural Medicine, Herbal Remedies

Date Published: May 14, 2026

Are you looking for practical ways to support your health using herbs and
natural ingredients you already have at home?

The Natural Healing Handbook is a beginner-friendly guide that helps you
discover safe, practical, and time-tested natural remedies for everyday
wellness. Designed in a beautiful full-color edition, this book makes learning
about herbal remedies simple, enjoyable, and easy to follow.

Whether you want to build a natural home remedy collection, support your
immune system, improve sleep, reduce stress, or simply explore holistic
wellness, this handbook gives you practical solutions you can start using
today.

Inside You’ll Discover:

100+ natural remedies using herbs and everyday kitchen ingredients

Beautiful full-color edition with illustrations and easy-to-follow layouts

Step-by-step instructions suitable for beginners

Herbal teas, infusions, compresses, oils, and other traditional preparations

Natural approaches to support sleep, digestion, immunity, stress relief,
joint comfort, and everyday wellness

Easy-to-understand explanations with no previous experience required

Unlike complicated herbal reference books, this guide focuses on practical
remedies that fit naturally into everyday life. Each section is written in
clear language to help you confidently begin your natural wellness journey.

Whether you’re just getting started with herbal remedies or looking for an
easy-to-use reference for your home, The Natural Healing Handbook provides
practical knowledge you can return to again and again.

Start your journey toward natural wellness today.

About the Author

 Cliff Adkins is passionate about natural health, herbal remedies, and
practical wellness. His mission is to make natural healing simple, accessible,
and easy to apply in everyday life. Through clear, step-by-step guidance and
beginner-friendly explanations, he helps readers confidently explore natural
approaches to everyday wellness.

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Crime Thriller

Date Published: April 8, 2026

Publisher: MindStir Media

However, Tom is soon informed by the local sheriff that he and his family are
the targets of a threatening letter, mysteriously signed “The Avenger.” The
unknown author accuses Tom and Josh of being land-grabbers with blood on their
hands and vows to seek revenge.

Against this tense backdrop, three individuals-each driven by their own pain
and misguided sense of justice-embark on separate journeys of revenge. While
the first merely seeks to resolve personal grievances and jealousy through
minor acts of vandalism, the other two harbor far more sinister intentions,
representing both physical and metaphorical storms on a path of chaos and
destruction.

EXCERPT

About the Author

 David Kerr grew up in the small, rural community of Enon Valley, Pennsylvania,
in the ’50s and ’60s where the main source of employment was farming or
working in the steel mill industry. Surrounded by families who struggled to
maintain their middle- class lifestyle and hold tightly to the American values
of God, family, and country, little did he realize that these people and
places would become the inspiration for his novels.

A graduate of Georgia Southern University, Kerr served as an English teacher
and school administrator for forty-four years. Following his retirement, he
wrote and published two mystery novels, Secrets of Crick Road Bridge and
Storms of Crick Road Bridge.

Today, he and his wife, Lois, live in Woodstock, Georgia, where they enjoy
being close to their daughter Paige, son-in-law, Chris, and grandsons, Banks
and Ford

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Date Published: 09-15-2026

Publisher: Oculus Print

ZOMBIE ZOO is Book 1 in a five-book middle grade adventure series for readers
ages 8-13, blending paranormal mystery, zombies, unlikely friendship, and
STEAM-powered problem-solving.

To find a cure, Felix must team up with Ninja, a shadow-dwelling orphan who
trusts her instincts and never backs down. Intense and razor-sharp, she
notices what others overlook and lives up to her name as the island’s most
mysterious sleuth. With their eccentric mentor Doc Brunne compromised and the
town’s water supply contaminated by a glowing bioluminescent substance, the
two mismatched investigators must combine scientific observation with sharp
intuition to stop the outbreak before their island home is devoured.

Featuring diverse protagonists, quirky humor, spooky-but-fun scares, and
strong female and male leads. ZOMBIE ZOO is ideal for reluctant readers and
fans of Max Brallier’s The Last Kids on Earth, B.B. Alston’s Amari and the
Night Brothers, and Goosebumps. Comprehensive educator resources-including
discussion guides, vocabulary lists, STEAM extension activities, and printable
maps-support classroom use, library programming, book clubs, and make this
title ideal for cross-curricular lessons bridging ELA, STEAM, and SEL.

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Date Published: September 2026

Publisher: Serapis Bey Publishing

TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE WITH THE WAY YOU SPEAK

As human beings, we have a deep need for social connection, yet our primitive
fight-or-flight response can be a major barrier to achieving it, leading to
misunderstanding, conflict and disconnection.

Fortunately, there is a solution.

The Human Language delivers a compelling message. By replacing our habitual,
learned patterns of communication we can experience greater understanding,
empathy and connection in our relationships, transforming our lives.

Through easy-to-follow chapters, this book introduces The MECAnism, to calm
your instinctive reactions, gain emotional clarity and develop psychological
safety. It gives you the practical tools and techniques to listen, speak and
act in your daily life with compassion, for yourself and others, enabling you
to meet your needs with confidence.

Pam Bryant, Oxford, UK

“Penny uses just enough science to help the reader understand why they behave
the way they do while focusing on simple techniques to get to the heart of
change.

The Human Language should be required reading for anybody who has to work or
live with other people, which is most of us.”

Diana D’Ascoli, Philadelphia, US

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We all have the ability to re-engineer our relationships, and trade self-defence, blame and inauthenticity for understanding, compassion and trust, leading us to a greater sense of inner peace. We just need to find the right way to communicate.

The Human Language provides just the solution. Through practical tools and techniques, its MECAnism framework empowers you to foster a healthier mindset, to listen empathically, speak authentically and ask for what you truly need, turning conflict into understanding and connection.

In doing so, we not only bring about personal improvements in productivity, relationships and self-worth but also create a world where seeking understanding becomes the default approach.

About the Author

 Penny Newton-Hurley is the founder of CommPassion Ltd. She has worked with
large private organisations in the UK and globally, and in the public sector
across the areas of government, military, healthcare and education for more
than 30 years. CommPassion provides training in interpersonal communication
skills, resolving conflict between individuals and building psychological
safety within teams for higher workplace and relationship performance.

In 2025, her company launched their first four online courses, taking their
expertise and experience from the world of business directly to individuals in
all areas of their lives. This book reveals the details behind her courses and
supports the learning of improved communications skills.

Communication has been a fascination for Penny since childhood, when she spoke
with her father in Morse Code! After a few exciting years spent working in
International Marketing, Penny had an opportunity to be involved in the
nascent field of Internal Communication where she began to understand the
importance of humanto-human connection in the workplace. In 2005, she was
introduced to the teachings of nonviolent communication. From that moment on,
it became her purpose to spread this message as far as possible, a mission to
change the way we talk and listen and communicate with each other; to change
the way the world speaks.

Today, she is a trainer of compassionate communication techniques, Workplace
Mediator, Certified Psychological Safety Facilitator with the Fearless
Organisation; as well as a UK Samaritans Listening Volunteer. Penny holds a BA
(Combined Honours) in Modern Languages (French/Spanish) with Politics,
Economics and Linguistics.

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