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PUBLISHING JOY BOOKS AND AUTHORS

Your voice and your story matter. It’s why we’re here.

PUBLISHING JOY BOOKS AND AUTHORS

Your voice and your story matter. It’s why we’re here.

Publishing Joy is proud to be home to 13 published books, 12 bestselling titles, seven #1 Amazon New Releases, multiple #1 bestsellers, several international bestsellers, and one #1 international bestselling collaborative book.

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PUBLISHED BOOKS

1. CHOOSING POSITIVITY: 35 WAYS TO SPARK JOY INTO YOUR LIFE

Authors: Kim Somers Egelsee and Lisa Huscher, founders of High Vibe Soul Sisters

Recognition:

- #1 Bestseller

Choosing Positivity is an inspiring collaborative collection filled with personal stories, practical wisdom, and meaningful tools to help readers overcome challenges, embrace positivity, and create more joy in their lives.

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2. CHOOSING POSITIVITY: A HIGH VIBE SOUL SISTERS’ JOURNAL

Authors: Kim Somers Egelsee and Lisa Huscher, founders of High Vibe Soul Sisters

Recognition:

- Bestseller
- #1 Amazon New Release

This companion journal offers readers a beautiful place to reflect, write, grow, and put the principles of Choosing Positivity into practice.

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3. COWGIRL POETRY

Author: Chantal “Charlie” Henderson

Recognition:

- Bestseller
- #1 Amazon New Release

Cowgirl Poetry is a heartfelt collection inspired by the land, the saddle, ranch life, open skies, laughter, hardship, and the strength it takes to live an authentic and adventurous life.

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4. CRYSTALS OF COURAGE: CAREGIVER STORIES OF LOVE, LOSS, AND RESILIENCE

Author: Debbie SaBell

Debbie SaBell shares her journey through loss, hardship, caregiving, resilience, beauty, and her dedication to creating a joyful and meaningful life.

Through personal and compelling stories, she honors the courage required to care for others while continuing to live from the heart.

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5. MANDALAS FOR THE HEART: A COLORING & REFLECTION BOOK FOR CREATIVITY, CALM & SELF-DISCOVERY

Author: Claudia Guardado

Recognition:

- #1 Bestseller
- #1 Amazon New Release

Mandalas for the Heart is a beautiful coloring and reflection book created to encourage creativity, mindfulness, calm, emotional healing, and self-discovery.

Each mandala offers readers an opportunity to pause, become present, reflect, and experience the restorative power of creative expression.

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6. JOURNEY THROUGH ILLNESS

Author: Dianne Callahan

Recognition:

- #1 Bestseller
- #1 Amazon New Release

Written by a four-time cancer survivor, Journey Through Illness is a practical and spiritual guide for patients, caregivers, and loved ones navigating a life-threatening illness with courage, grace, hope, and even humor.

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7. WALKING EACH OTHER HOME

Author: Cathy Yuhas

Recognition:

- #1 International Bestseller

Written by death doula and registered nurse Cathy Yuhas, Walking Each Other Home is a compassionate and practical guide for anyone navigating the sacred passage of dying, whether preparing for their own journey or supporting someone they love.

The book offers wisdom, comfort, and practical guidance for caregivers, families, and anyone seeking to approach the end of life with greater grace, presence, and intention.

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8. LEAD WITH PURPOSE

Author: Gloria A. Ramos

Recognition:

- Bestseller
- #1 Amazon New Release

Lead With Purpose combines practical leadership principles with real-life examples, helping readers understand how to lead with clarity, intention, courage, and purpose.

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9. YOU TO THE COSMOS

Author: Marlene Stewart

Recognition:

- Bestseller
- #1 Amazon New Release

You to the Cosmos offers fifteen imaginative fiction and nonfiction stories created to help young readers explore their place in the world, their relationship with the universe, and the possibilities within themselves.

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10. BREAKING FREE FROM FINANCIAL ABUSE: A SURVIVOR’S GUIDE TO RECLAIMING CONTROL, STABILITY & JOY

Author: Leslie Wing, writing as L. Wing

Recognition:

- Bestseller
- #1 Amazon New Release

Breaking Free from Financial Abuse is an empowering guide for people experiencing financial control and for the family members, friends, and professionals who want to understand and support them.

The book combines personal experience, survivor stories, expert information, practical resources, and a companion workbook to help readers recognize financial abuse, release shame, reclaim their autonomy, and begin building a safer future.

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11. DISCOVER THE GIFT OF JOY: HOW TO EXPERIENCE JOY IN LIFE, WORK AND RELATIONSHIPS

Lead Author and Creator: Shajen Joy Aziz, M.Ed., M.A.

Recognition:

- #1 International Amazon Bestseller
- Bestseller in 21 categories internationally
- Multiple #1 and Top Five international category placements

Discover the Gift of Joy is a powerful collaborative collection of transformational stories, wisdom, and practical tools from visionary leaders, educators, healers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers.

Each author shares personal experiences and meaningful guidance to help readers discover new pathways to greater joy, purpose, resilience, healing, connection, and well-being.

DISCOVER THE GIFT OF JOY AUTHORS

Lead Author and Creator:

Shajen Joy Aziz, M.Ed., M.A.

Contributing Authors:

- Kim Somers Egelsee
- Cindy Davis
- Cathy Yuhas
- Lulu Carter
- Katie Albee
- Terree Lorraine O’Neill
- Angela Tayes Alexander
- Liz Rosado-McGrath
- Dianne Callahan
- Heidi Soos
- Dr. Randy Schaetzke
- Robin Duncan
- Laurel Jensen Ford
- Peter J. Hughes
- Roy Smoothe
- Melissa Tori
- Lara Pollica
- Analesa Berg
- Gaia Orion

Foreword by Dr. Barbara De Angelis

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12. DISCOVER THE GIFT OF JOY JOURNAL AND COLORING BOOK

Created by: Shajen Joy Aziz, M.Ed., M.A., with the contributing authors of Discover the Gift of Joy

Recognition:

- International Bestseller

This transformational companion journal invites readers to deepen their experience of joy through 56 thoughtful prompts, reflection, creative expression, and beautifully designed mandalas.

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13. LIFE BENEATH THE LAYERS

Author: Cathy Yuhas

Recognition:

- #1 Bestseller in English Gardens
- #17 in Menopause
- Top 100 Amazon Hot New Release

Life Beneath the Layers is a deeply personal exploration of growth, change, identity, healing, and the wisdom that emerges as we move through the many layers of life.

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FORTHCOMING BOOKS AND AUTHORS

LISTEN UP! ARE YOU LISTENING?

Author: Dr. Randy Schaetzke

A forthcoming exploration of the Triad of Health and the importance of listening to the messages communicated through the body.

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ORDINARY STONE

Author: Liz Rosado-McGrath

A forthcoming Publishing Joy book.

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TRANSCENDING INTO DIVINITY

Author: Taylor S. Norman

A forthcoming Publishing Joy book.

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LOVE REMEMBERS THE SOUL

Author: Taylor S. Norman

A forthcoming Publishing Joy book.

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365 THINGS MY MAMA TOLD ME

Author: Gloria Ramos

A contracted and forthcoming Publishing Joy book.

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A LONG WAY HOME: THE ROAD TO RECLAMATION

Author: John Price III

A contracted and forthcoming Publishing Joy book.

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COLLATERAL BEAUTY

Authors: Terree Lorraine O’Neill and Christina McCabe McLaughlin

A forthcoming co-authored Publishing Joy book.

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ORIGIN

Author: Gaia Orion

A contracted and forthcoming Publishing Joy book.

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ADDITIONAL FORTHCOMING PROJECT

Author: Gloria Ramos

A second contracted book by Gloria Ramos is also in development with Publishing Joy.

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ABOUT PUBLISHING JOY

Publishing Joy helps purpose-driven authors transform meaningful ideas, experiences, wisdom, and stories into professionally published books.

Our authors retain ownership of their voices, stories, intellectual property, rights, and royalties while receiving deeply personal guidance throughout the publishing journey.

Your voice and your story matter. It’s why we’re here.