Thursday, February 19, 2026

Finding Harmony

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Finding Harmony was born from a simple but urgent belief: that we are capable of healing, and that a new way forward is still possible. In a world fractured by fear, inequality, and political division, this story is offered as a path—an imaginative blueprint for what communities and societies might become when we choose collaboration over conflict, curiosity over judgment, and shared prosperity over individual isolation. At the heart of this novel is a diverse cast of characters whose lives, though shaped by vastly different histories, reveal just how much common ground we actually share. Jamal, raised in a historically poor Black neighborhood in the Northeast, transforms hardship into vision. Lillian, a Black woman with roots in the Jim Crow Deep South, channels generational pain into justice-driven purpose. Ben, a gay white man from an upper-middle-class conservative Midwest family, fights his own demons as he searches for belonging and meaning. Gabriela, a Latina immigrant from Central America, brings resilience, insight, and a fierce commitment to possibility. Their identities and experiences differ, but their hopes—security, dignity, opportunity, community—tie them together. Through their struggles and their triumphs, Finding Harmony shows that when we focus on common goals, when we commit to building something that lifts all of us, we discover that we have far more in common than we were ever taught to believe. This book is an invitation: to imagine, to rebuild, to reconnect. It offers a vision of what society could look like if we approached our shared challenges not as competing factions, but as collaborators working toward a future where prosperity is collective and community is the foundation of strength. Finding Harmony is not just a story—it is a reminder. A reminder that healing is possible. That unity is achievable. That our differences need not divide us. And that when we dare to dream together, we can redefine what is possible—not just for a fictional community, but for our own.


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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

TOO AUTHENTIC: 25 Years of Not Fitting In

  Beautiful Woman in Cave Person Costume



This memoir follows 25 years of dancing in spaces that wanted me smaller—and my refusal to shrink.
What's inside:
Chapter 1: Go-Go Dancing - Stories from village discos and city clubs where creativity was treated like rebellion. From the DJ who couldn't handle a woman who initiated, to the boss who wanted decoration instead of artistry, to discovering that "too sexual" really meant "too free."
Chapter 2: Belly Dance - Stories from the world of traditional belly dance, where innovation was viewed as vandalism. Teachers who needed obedience, schools that rejected fusion, and the realization that authentic expression threatens those who police tradition.
Chapter 3: Walked Away - Five turning points, including Slovenia's Got Talent (where the national TV audience humiliated me for having body hair), confronting a teacher who wanted devotion over sovereignty, and the moment I stopped trying to fit into spaces not designed for authentic people.
Plus: An epilogue about what I was doing till now, and the declaration I wrote in 2011 that predicted everything: "I Don't Wanna Fit In."
Each story is told with honesty, just what actually happened when I kept choosing authenticity over acceptance.
This book is for anyone who's been repeatedly rejected and has started to doubt themselves. Because after the third rejection, that voice in your head starts to whisper: "Maybe they're right. Maybe you are too much, not good enough. Maybe you should tone it down. Why can’t you just be normal? Your body should be hidden. Your sexuality is inappropriate." But you know what? Fuck that! Move on with me!
This is what sovereignty looks like in practice: seeing clearly, choosing yourself, and leaving spaces that demand you shrink.
Not perfect. Not healed. Just unapologetically authentic.


Tuesday, February 17, 2026

The Version of You I Never Met

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The Version of You I Never Met


Some heartbreaks don't shatter you — they unravel you, thread by thread, until you're forced to rebuild the parts of yourself you once gave away.

The Version of You I Never Met is a tribrid book: part memoir, part emotional guide, part psychological blueprint for anyone who has loved someone who couldn't love them back the way they deserved.

Blending raw storytelling with attachment psychology, this book explores the anatomy of loving an avoidant partner — carrying emotional weight for two, surviving emotional absence, and walking away from a bond you desperately wanted to keep.

Through a story blood-stained with devotion, confusion, imbalance, heartbreak, and clarity, the author dissects the hidden patterns behind avoidance, the cost of loving someone who hasn't healed, and the quiet, almost celestial strength it takes to choose yourself when choosing them costs too much.


It's not a story about blame.

It's a story about limits, healing, and the power of understanding the truth even when it hurts.

If you've ever begged for clarity or felt invisible in the arms of someone you loved, this book will feel like finally being seen.

If you're learning to trust again, it will remind you that healing is possible — that some endings are actually beginnings in disguise.

For the heartbroken, the healing, the emotionally attuned, and the lovers who have always loved too much, this book is your mirror, your medicine, and your metamorphosis.

It will break you, then rebuild you.

It will explain him, then return you to yourself.

It will hurt — and then it will heal.

"He loved you, just not in the way you needed.

You loved him, just not in the way he could hold."


On Wattpad this book has reached the #1 spot in the "After" category (What happens after a breakup). Its reached #1 in the "Inner Peace" category, #1 in the "Self Love" Category, #2 in the "Abandonment" category and #2 in the "Anxious" category just to name a few. It has reached these milestones with only 8-10 of the books 32 Chapters released on Wattpad and I will update statistics as they come.

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Monday, February 16, 2026

πŸ’‹The Vacation Kiss — Memories Created One Kiss at a Time

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πŸ’‹The Vacation Kiss — Memories Created One Kiss at a TimeπŸ’‹

Turn Every Trip Into a Passion-Filled Adventure!

What if your next vacation wasn’t just about seeing new places—but about deepening your love, sparking more passion, and creating memories that last forever?

Welcome to The Vacation Kiss: A Sexy Challenge to Strengthen Your Love, One Smooch at a Time — the most romantic, playful, and heartwarming travel challenge ever created for couples who crave connection and adventure!

🌍 One Kiss. Endless Memories.

Forget boring souvenirs or “wish you were here” postcards — this challenge gives you something way better: a living, breathing photo album of love.

The idea is simple (and oh-so-sweet):
Everywhere you travel together—whether it’s Paris, the beach, a ballgame, or even your favorite grocery store—you capture one kiss.

That single smooch becomes a forever memory, frozen in time, reminding you not only where you’ve been… but how in love you still are.

It’s travel, passion, and photography—blended perfectly into one unforgettable experience.

πŸ“Έ Inside The Book: Your Love Story in Pictures

This isn’t just another travel guide—it’s your blueprint for turning romance into an adventure.

Inside, you’ll discover:
πŸ’‹ Tips for getting the perfect kissing shot (without fighting over the tripod!)
πŸŒ… Over 400 unforgettable kiss-worthy locations—from iconic landmarks to local hidden gems.
πŸ’» How to create your own digital masterpiece with your collection of kisses.
πŸ’ž Ideas for sharing your journey with friends, family, and maybe even future generations!

This is your chance to transform every outing—from vacations to date nights—into a moment worth celebrating.

❤️ Why You’ll Fall in Love With This Challenge

The Vacation Kiss isn’t just about photos. It’s about slowing down, being present, and truly connecting with the person you love most.

Each kiss becomes a reminder that love is an adventure—one that’s meant to be lived, explored, and enjoyed together.

No scripts. No pressure. Just authentic moments, laughter, and the kind of connection that builds stronger bonds.

✈️ Perfect for Every Couple

Whether you’ve been together for three months or three decades, this playful challenge will reignite your spark and keep the romance alive through every adventure.

πŸ’‘ Newlyweds? Start your lifetime of love with a kiss collection.
❤️ Long-term couples? Rediscover your playful side and add a new chapter to your love story.
πŸ“· Travel enthusiasts? Combine your love of exploration with your passion for photography.

⚠️ Warning: Side Effects May Include…

  • Spontaneous public displays of affection πŸ’‹

  • Awkward smiles from strangers πŸ˜†

  • Uncontrollable laughter and love 🀭

  • Becoming the couple everyone secretly envies ❤️

πŸ’• Capture the Passion. Cherish the Memories.

The Vacation Kiss is more than a book — it’s your invitation to celebrate love in its purest, most joyful form.

So grab your camera, pack your bags, and prepare to make magic—one kiss at a time.

πŸ“š Available Now:
✨ Paperback Edition – Perfect for tossing in your travel bag.
πŸ“± Kindle Edition – Keep your kissing challenge with you wherever you go.
πŸ’« Included with Kindle Unlimited – Read it free and start your adventure today!

πŸ’‹ Start your journey with The Vacation Kiss: Memories Created One Kiss at a Time and turn every trip into a love story worth remembering.

Because the best souvenirs aren’t things — they’re kisses. πŸ’•



Sunday, February 15, 2026

The Activation: A 23-Day Guided Journey to Greatness

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The Activation:

A 23-Day Guided Journey to Greatness


Have you ever felt there was more to life than what you've been living? That somewhere deep within you lies a forgotten truth, waiting to be remembered?

THE ACTIVATION is not just another self-help book, it's a 23-day guided journey designed to awaken your highest potential through presence, reflection, and daily practice. Each day, you'll be invited to explore a new perspective - on love, abundance, gratitude, forgiveness, boundaries, and more - through simple yet profound messages and intentional journaling exercises.

This is not about learning something new. It is about remembering what has always been inside you. With each page, you'll uncover layers of awareness, ignite your inner creator, and realign with the frequency of who you truly are: whole, abundant, powerful, and free.

Whether you are seeking clarity, healing, inspiration, or transformation, THE ACTIVATION offers a practical yet spiritual roadmap to living from your highest self.

This is not just reading. It's remembering. This is not just information. It's an ACTIVATION.






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Friday, February 13, 2026

Barashath in the Beginning (Hebrew Edition)

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Barashath in the Beginning (Hebrew Edition)


When the First Word Is Not What You Were Told—What Else Have You Missed?

What if the opening words of creation—words you think you already know—have been quietly misunderstood for centuries?


Barashath in the Beginning by Richard Johnson dares to ask that question—and then refuses to let it go.
At the heart of this book is a bold premise: that meaning was embedded in the earliest language of creation with an intentional depth that later translations softened, simplified, or obscured. Johnson draws readers directly into the raw linguistic terrain of the ancient text, where every word carries weight, structure, and consequence. Here, creation is not merely spoken—it is constructed, ordered, and revealed through language itself.

The atmosphere of Barashath in the Beginning is deliberate and reverent, yet intellectually restless. The text moves with the gravity of scripture but the curiosity of a scholar unwilling to accept surface answers. Readers encounter unfamiliar spellings, phonetic structures, and transliterations that slow the reading experience—by design. This book asks you to pause, to look again, to question what you have been taught to skim past.

A meticulous, transliterated presentation of Genesis that invites readers to slow down and engage closely with the structure and language of the biblical text.

For spiritually curious readers, this work offers a deeper engagement with Genesis that feels both ancient and startlingly fresh. For thinkers, linguists, and truth-seekers, it presents a disciplined challenge: What happens when we return to the source, not the summary?

Richard Johnson’s voice is steady and unflinching. He does not sensationalize the text; he trusts it. By preserving structure, repetition, and linguistic form, he invites readers into a closer encounter with the original cadence of creation—one that feels less interpreted and more encountered. This is not a book that tells you what to believe. It is a book that asks whether you are willing to re-examine belief itself.

If the first words were misunderstood, what might that change about everything that follows?





Thursday, February 12, 2026

Kader's Quest

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Kader's Quest


Middle school student Kader is on the precipice of the turbulent path to adulthood. Join him on this journey of discovery and healing through dazzling art replete with puzzles, hidden images, symbolism, reflection and silence.

Award-winning artist Nadir Balan brings this deeply human story to life with stunning illustrations that invite readers to feel every emotion alongside Kader as he uncovers his past and searches for belonging. Written by psychiatrist Dr. Yener Balan and psychotherapist Duygu Balan, this graphic novel embraces raw vulnerability and authentic experiences, creating a story that feels real, digestible, and powerfully relatable.

Kader's Quest offers behavioral health specialists an invaluable therapeutic tool that resonates with young adults facing similar struggles with family dynamics, anxiety, friendship, bullies, and major life transitions. The carefully crafted narrative allows readers to process their own complex emotions through Kader's journey, helping them feel seen in their experiences. For professionals working with teens who struggle to articulate their feelings, this graphic novel provides a meaningful conversation starter grounded in evidence-based principles, making it a compelling read and a powerful clinical resource.



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