interview
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Deborah Weed has had an extensive thirty-year career in marketing/entertainment that has included everything from being: Director of Marketing for Fame International responsible for a 26 million-dollar pavilion; Director of Development for Citibank; Creator/Producer of “Sensations”; “The Disappearance of Dino Dinero”; “The Sticky Bun Bandits”; “Compassionate Chip Cookies & Milk,” etc. . .
A life threatening health challenge redirected Weed’s life. She got stuck and realized that people defined her by the circumstances, rather than by a lifetime of experiences. After regaining her mojo, Weed decided to leap into the world of writing, inspirational speaking and coaching so that she could provide a shortcut for others who are experiencing disappointment and feeling misunderstood.
“The Luckiest Penny,” is Weed’s first book. “The Luckiest Penny” is the story of two rare 1943 pennies. One penny remains out of circulation, full of himself and selfish, caring only about how much money he is worth. The other penny decides to experience living and along the way discovers what really matters in life.
“This book was written to give children a healthy set of values that will assist them on their journey in life. I want them to remember what is really important so that they don’t get discouraged by life’s ups and downs,” said Weed. The book’s genre is a fable/allegory and the illustrations by Ernest Socolov, transport the reader into the alternative world of a penny who is tarnished and yet loved!
An all original, musical interactive production is being created and produced for “The Luckiest Penny.” The show should be ready in November.
<p>This second book in <em>The Seekers</em> dystopian series continues the story started in the critically-acclaimed <em>The Children of Darkness</em>, winner of the <strong>Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, Summer 2015 - Best Book in the Category of SCIENCE FICTION</strong>, and winner of the <strong>Awesome Indies Seal of Excellence</strong>....</p><h1><strong><em>The Stuff of Stars</em> by David Litwack</strong></h1><p>Evolved Publishing presents the second book in the new dystopian series <em>The Seekers</em>. [DRM-Free]</p><h2><em style="font-size:13px;line-height:1.6em;">“But what are we without dreams?”</em></h2><p>Against all odds, Orah and Nathaniel have found the keep and revealed the truth about the darkness, initiating what they hoped would be a new age of enlightenment. But the people were more set in their ways than anticipated, and a faction of vicars whispered in their ears, urging a return to traditional ways.</p><p>Desperate to keep their movement alive, Orah and Nathaniel cross the ocean to seek the living descendants of the keepmasters’ kin. Those they find on the distant shore are both more and less advanced than expected.</p><p>The seekers become caught between the two sides, and face the challenge of bringing them together to make a better world. The prize: a chance to bring home miracles and a more promising future for their people. But if they fail this time, they risk not a stoning but losing themselves in the twilight of a never-ending dream.</p><p><strong>Be sure to start with the first book in this series, the multiple award-winning <em>The Children of Darkness</em>. And don't miss David's award-winning speculative saga, <em>The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky</em></strong></p>
The Luckiest Penny was written to encourage both children and those young at heart, who might otherwise get discouraged by life's ups and downs. One penny remains shiny, protected inside a clear sleeve, yet he does not really live. The other penny has been in the garbage; someone's lucky penny; in the washing machine and at the bank. He discovers the real meaning of courage and love!
<p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;font:14px 'Bookman Old Style';color:#ffffff;"><span style="letter-spacing:0px;color:#000000;">"<em>The Luckiest Penny</em> gives us all an opportunity to look at what we value about ourselves and others. It is an engaging story that encourages the conversation of self-worth and love."</span></p> <p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;font:14px 'Bookman Old Style';color:#ffffff;"><span style="letter-spacing:0px;"></span></p> <p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;font:14px 'Bookman Old Style';color:#ffffff;"><span style="letter-spacing:0px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Laura Duksta</span></span></p> <p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;font:14px 'Bookman Old Style';color:#ffffff;"><span style="letter-spacing:0px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Author, </span><em><span style="color:#000000;">New York Times</span></em><span style="color:#000000;"> Bestseller, </span></span></p> <p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;font:14px 'Bookman Old Style';color:#ffffff;"><span style="letter-spacing:0px;"><em><span style="color:#000000;">I Love You More</span></em></span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;font:14px 'Bookman Old Style';color:#ffffff;"><font color="#000000"><em><br /></em></font></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;font:14px 'Bookman Old Style';color:#ffffff;"><font color="#000000"><em></em></font></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;font:14px 'Bookman Old Style';color:#000080;"><span style="letter-spacing:0px;"><span style="color:#000000;">"Here's a story that shares why we need to jump into life - Live Fabulous Now!"</span></span></p> <p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;font:14px 'Bookman Old Style';color:#000080;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="letter-spacing:0px;"></span><br /></span></p> <p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;font:14px 'Bookman Old Style';color:#000080;"><span style="letter-spacing:0px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Sandy Grason, Int'l Speaker, Author & Founder of the </span><em><span style="color:#000000;">JOURNALUTION</span></em><span style="color:#000000;">: </span><em><span style="color:#000000;">Journaling to Awaken Your Inner Voice, Heal Your Life and Manifest Your Dreams</span></em></span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;font:14px 'Bookman Old Style';color:#000080;"><font color="#000000"><em><br /></em></font></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;font:14px 'Bookman Old Style';color:#000080;"><font color="#000000"><em></em></font></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;font:14px 'Bookman Old Style';color:#ffffff;"><span style="letter-spacing:0px;color:#000000;">"This book is a treasure to share with your grandchild of any age. The story of two pennies is intertwined with the relationship between a grandfather and his grandson. It shows children what unconditional love truly is and the value of every single person, no matter how small, no matter what!"</span></p> <p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;font:14px 'Bookman Old Style';color:#ffffff;"><span style="letter-spacing:0px;"></span></p> <p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;font:14px 'Bookman Old Style';color:#ffffff;"><span style="letter-spacing:0px;color:#000000;">Lily Prellezo</span></p> <p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;font:14px 'Bookman Old Style';color:#ffffff;"><span style="letter-spacing:0px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Author of </span><em><span style="color:#000000;"> Seagull One: The Amazing true story of Jose Basulto and Brothers to the Rescue</span></em></span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;font:14px 'Bookman Old Style';color:#ffffff;"><font color="#000000"><em><br /></em></font></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;font:14px 'Bookman Old Style';color:#ffffff;"><font color="#000000"><em></em></font></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;font:14px 'Bookman Old Style';color:#000080;"><span style="letter-spacing:0px;"><span style="color:#000000;">"Deborah Weed has written a timeless fable that reminds us and our children what really matters. This lovely story is about love and values, and it will enrich and inspire you at this time of great challenge and change, when so many families are having to reevaluate what is important."</span></span></p> <p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;font:14px 'Bookman Old Style';color:#000080;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="letter-spacing:0px;"></span><br /></span></p> <p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;font:14px 'Bookman Old Style';color:#000080;"><span style="letter-spacing:0px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Ellen Brazer</span></span></p> <p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;font:14px 'Bookman Old Style';color:#000080;"><span style="letter-spacing:0px;"><span style="color:#000000;">Author of </span><em><span style="color:#000000;">Clouds Across the Sun</span></em></span></p><div><font color="#000080"><span style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></font></div><div><font color="#FFFFFF"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></font></div><div><font color="#000080"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></font></div> <p style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;font:15px 'Bookman Old Style';color:#ffffff;"><span style="letter-spacing:0px;"></span></p>