Second Act: Seven Stories of Strength and Mindset Journal
by Laura Coy
Seven contest winning authors share their stories of triumph, healing, and strength. Each inspirational story exemplifies the power to change your story, to begin your second act.
This book is not just a collection of stories but a tribute to the indomitable spirit that resides within every woman. The seven women featured here come from diverse backgrounds, each with her own distinct experiences and triumphs. From dolphin training to generational addiction to spiritual retreats, these are samplings of the voices you will find inside these pages.
As a bonus, the second part of this book provides journal prompts to help readers take control of their mindset. It’s there for you when you are ready to get started with your own personal Second Act.
What Chase Sees in Space
by Laura Coy
“The Universal Connector: What Chase Sees in Space” is a Middle Grade chapter book with a Sci-Fi vibe. This is a perfect choice for readers ages 7-12.
Moving to a new town is never easy, especially at the start of fifth grade. Chase is faced with trying to make new friends, figuring out how to fit in at a new school, and trying to stay out of trouble. Just when Chase thinks this new life in Maryland can’t get any more isolating, he looks through a telescope at his Back-to-School Picnic and sees life on Jupiter’s moon. He knows he will only exclude himself further if he tells his new buddies about his discovery, but things get even stranger when he finds out he can communicate with these creatures on the moon. Readers will cheer for this quietly strong boy through his many adventures. With one foot in the real world, and one foot in Space, Chase’s character evolves. He discovers that not only can he muddle through the hard times, but he can thrive beyond his wildest dreams.
The Universal Connector: Space Siblings
Written by Laura Coy
Not Today, Josephine
by Laura Coy
This heartfelt story provides parents, teachers, and counselors with a resource to teach children to find magic in every day, even when things don’t go their way. Ages 4 & up.
No one likes being told ‘no’, especially Josephine. This little girl, with a big imagination needs permission throughout her day to move forward with her big ideas. And boy are her ideas BIG! Josephine dreams of digging a hole for a pool, building a tree fort, going out to eat, and learning to bake cookies. Will she hear, ‘yes’? When she’s told, “Not today, Josephine”, over and over, she has a choice to make. She can let it ruin her day or she can choose happiness.