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Laurie Ravin and Alexis Kantor’s New Book ‘Veridesian Tales: The Hidden Woodlands’ is a Fantastical Lesson in Stewardship and Protecting the Magic of Nature
Fulton Books authors Laurie Ravin and Alexis Kantor, lifelong learners with a passion for the environment and telling stories, have completed their most recent book "Veridesian Tales: The Hidden Woodlands": a whimsical and potent story about the dangers of deforestation through the eyes of a girl with a unique gift to communicate with nature.
"In Veridesia," writes authors Ravin and Kantor, "the creatures are aware that Earth humans are the dominant creature, enjoying and using the gifts of their planet and all its life-forms while taking little to no responsibility for its welfare."
Published by Fulton Books, Ravin and Kantor's book takes readers on a journey through Veridesia, a magical woodland in California. To an ordinary human, Veridesia looks like any other forest. Only special humans, called Veridesians, can see the true wonder it contains. The highest of the Veridesians are called to be Guardians of their extraordinary land, protecting it from outside humans and preserving its magic.
One such Veridesian, named Katt, inherited Guardianship at a very young age. For centuries, the creatures of Veridesia have depended on her Clan for protection from the "regular" world. Her abilities are still developing, but a dark change is looming. With the help of her animal friends, can Katt maintain peace and harmony in Veridesia despite sudden intrusions from the violent outside world?
Laurie Ravin wrote "Veridesian Tales" with her granddaughter, Alexis Kantor. The duo say they have always shared a deep love of making up stories together, and now they bring that passion to readers. Ravin and Kantor have already begun writing the second installment in the "Veridesian Tales" series and hope that "the beauty of Veridesia will inspire readers to become positive, active influencers in taking responsibility for the current and future health of our planet by gaining more information, asking difficult questions, seeking employment in impactful fields, and being good to our planet in their daily practices."
Readers who wish to experience this gripping work can purchase "Veridesian Tales: The Hidden Woodlands" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
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Linda Vagnetti’s New Book ‘Ralphy the Sequel and Now There Are Four: New Ralphy Sequel’ Introduces Ralphy’s New Friend Nina, Who is a Wheelchair...
Fulton Books author Linda Vagnetti, a retired Title 1 teacher of 28 years in a school district in Michigan, has completed her most recent book "Ralphy the Sequel and Now There Are Four: New Ralphy Sequel": an engaging story that follows Ralphy and his friends as they visit Lebean's great-aunt Etta on her houseboat. The group plans a great pumpkin-carving event together.
Author Linda Vagnetti is married and has three children and four grandchildren. The children she taught in school gave her the idea of putting many stories in one book so that they didn't have to carry around smaller books. This encouraged reading in her students.
Linda begins her story, writing, "I am Ralphy. It was the beginning of summer vacation from school. We were all told that next year, we would be the first sixth, seventh, and eighth middle-school tryout class. We didn't talk about it much just yet. Other things were on the minds of Jabber, Lebean, and me—alias the Awesome Trio."
She continues, "A family meeting had been called. This was not unusual except that all three of our families were involved. We had gone on several vacations together in the past few years. They had not gone that well at first—well, at least for one. Anyway, the meeting was at my house as my mom had brought up the subject."
Published by Fulton Books, Linda Vagnetti's book is an entertaining and imaginative children's story filled with fun and surprises.
Readers who wish to experience this creative work can purchase "Ralphy the Sequel and Now There Are Four: New Ralphy Sequel" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes & Noble.
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Singer/songwriter Ed Gumbrecht Delivers Soulful Music for the ’22 Fall Season
WASHINGTON - October 29, 2022 - (Newswire.com)
Today, an original song arrives from Ed Gumbrecht, announcing a new season of resonant and expressive music. Make Us Wise became available on all streaming services starting at midnight, 10/29/22. In a year where the standard fare of catchy and campy music feels out of sync with the times, Gumbrecht delivers a refined alternative.
The song is a meditation on loss and the comforts of relationships. It suits a middle sensibility, neither too bright nor too somber. With a bassy melody and spare acoustic production, it has an intimate friendly quality. Its message is poignantly ripe for the season.
Make Us Wise as a single release is a prelude to Gumbrecht's upcoming album, Enter the Muses (out in November) -- a textured panoramic rendering of modern life's cares and surprises. His February 2022 release, Colorshow, revealed the artist as a poetic storyteller. His new album presents a deeper and more evocative collection of songs.
Gumbrecht's growing oeuvre contains a harvest of music that will leave you feeling encouraged and alive in any season. Fans of the songwriter, folk rock, rock and country genres especially should listen, and add Make Us Wise and Enter the Muses to your Fall playlists.
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Matthew West Invites You to ‘Come Home for Christmas’ – New Song Out Today
Matthew West invites you to "Come Home for Christmas," with his enchanting new holiday tune - out today across all digital streaming platforms. Kicking off the most wonderful time of the year with a dazzling announcement, West has partnered with Candace Cameron Bure, Bill Abbott and Great American Family to highlight the endearing carol on their Great American Family channel all holiday season. Fans can hear "Come Home for Christmas" for eight weeks during Great American Christmas celebrating their holiday films.
Listen to "Come Home for Christmas" HERE.
"I am so excited to be partnering with the Great American Family network this holiday season," shares West. "I love Christmas music so much, and each year I find myself sitting down at the piano penning a new Christmas tune inspired by my love of this most wonderful time of the year. 'Come Home for Christmas' is not just a song, it's an invitation for every heart to return to the wonder, the peace, the love, and the hope that this holiday season offers to every heart. I hope when people tune in to watch their favorite holiday films on the network that this song will serve as a musical reminder of what Christmas is all about."
"Matthew is one of my favorite storytellers through music of all time," shares Bure. "The originality and authenticity of his Christmas songs can be felt within his lyrics and melodies. I'm incredibly thrilled that he is a part of Great American Family, and that our audience can experience such moving music that is unlike any other."
"Original music plays an essential role in creating a cozy and memorable Christmas experience and is a key differentiator for Great American Family in the holiday movie space," said Abbott, President and CEO of Great American Media. "Matthew's inspirational 'Come Home for Christmas' perfectly embodies our 'Welcome Home to Great American Christmas' theme and the song is sure to resonate with our audience this holiday season."
West was recently nominated for an American Music Award for Favorite Inspirational Artist - voting open here. The NSAI Songwriter-Artist of the Year also announced his upcoming double album MY STORY YOUR GLORY set for release February 17, 2023. The five-time Grammy® nominee has had a monumental year: "Me On Your Mind" spent 6 weeks atop the Mediabase Christian Airplay chart and the Billboard Christian Airplay Chart for 5 weeks. His fifth consecutive chart-topper marked West's 25th number one song combined as an artist and songwriter - now at 27. His sixth book "The God Who Stays" is out now. He is set to hit the road for the AN EVENING AT THE STORY HOUSE WITH MATTHEW WEST tour kicking off November 3 then will return to Franklin, TN for his Come Home for Christmas weekend December 2-4.
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