Rising from the Ashes: A Survivor's Truth (4 book series)

Rising from the Ashes: A Survivor's Truth

(4 book series)

Disclaimer: This memoir series contains discussions of childhood abuse, sexual assault, military trauma, addiction, depression, self-mutilation, suicidal thoughts, family estrangement, infidelity, and other mature topics. Reader discretion is advised. This four-book memoir series is a raw and honest account of Lawanda Glenn’s life journey through trauma, loss, broken relationships, addiction, depression, self-destruction, and ultimately healing through Jesus Christ. Closed for Business explores childhood abuse, family dysfunction, military service, and the events that shaped her early life. Sex Please shares the pain of deception, betrayal, and discovering devastating truths within her marriage. Sindarella examines family conflict, adult-child estrangement, the challenges of military life, separation from her children, boundaries, and the heartbreak of losing precious time with loved ones. Healed By His Hands tells the story of faith, restoration, and the healing that began when she surrendered her life to Jesus Christ. The first three memoirs were written during some of the darkest seasons of her life, when she poured her thoughts, pain, struggles, and experiences onto the pages without holding anything back. The fourth book was written from a place of healing, faith, and transformation. For the full story, the books are intended to be read in order, as each one builds upon the events, struggles, and lessons of the previous book. Together, these books tell a story of survival, resilience, redemption, and hope. The first three books reveal the pain. The last book reveals the healing. The rest, you’ll have to read for yourself.

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Why Arthur Conan Doyle Tried to Kill Sherlock Holmes

 

Why Arthur Conan Doyle Tried to Kill Sherlock Holmes

Few fictional characters have become as famous as Sherlock Holmes. More than a century after his creation, the brilliant detective of Baker Street remains one of the most recognizable figures in literature. He has appeared in countless books, films, television series, radio dramas, comics, and video games. Even people who have never read a Sherlock Holmes story know his name. Yet there is one surprising fact that many readers never discover: Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, eventually grew to hate the detective's success. In fact, Doyle became so frustrated by Holmes that he decided to kill him. The decision shocked readers around the world and sparked a public reaction unlike anything literature had seen before. Newspapers discussed it. Readers wrote angry letters. Fans mourned the detective as if a real person had died. The strange relationship between Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes is one of the most fascinating stories in literary history. The Character That Made Doyle Famous When Arthur Conan Doyle introduced Sherlock Holmes in *A Study in Scarlet* in 1887, he could never have predicted what would happen next. Holmes was unlike the detectives who had come before him. Using observation, logic, and deduction, he solved mysteries that baffled everyone else. Readers were captivated. As more stories appeared, Holmes grew steadily more popular. By the early 1890s, the detective had become a sensation. People eagerly awaited each new adventure. Magazines featuring Sherlock Holmes sold in enormous numbers. Readers discussed the cases with friends and family. The detective's fame spread far beyond Britain. For most writers, this would have been a dream come true. For Arthur Conan Doyle, however, it slowly became a problem.

Yet Sherlock Holmes refused to disappear from public consciousness. Demand for new stories remained overwhelming. Eventually, Doyle gave in. In 1901 he published The Hound of the Baskervilles. The novel was technically set before Holmes' death, allowing Doyle to write about the detective without undoing The Final Problem. Readers loved it. The success demonstrated that interest in Sherlock Holmes had not faded at all. Finally, in 1903, Doyle performed what many readers had been hoping for since 1893. He brought Sherlock Holmes back to life. In The Adventure of the Empty House, Holmes revealed that he had survived the encounter at Reichenbach Falls after all. The detective returned. The readers rejoiced. And one of literature's most famous resurrections was complete. A Battle Doyle Could Never Win The story of Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes reveals something remarkable about literature. Most authors dream of creating a character who captures the imagination of readers. Doyle succeeded beyond measure. The problem was that Holmes became larger than his creator intended. The detective escaped the boundaries of fiction and entered popular culture. He became an icon. Even today, many people know Sherlock Holmes better than they know Arthur Conan Doyle. That is both a triumph and a tragedy. A triumph because Doyle created one of the greatest fictional characters ever written. A tragedy because the very success he achieved was not the success he wanted. Yet history has a sense of irony. More than a century later, readers continue to discover Sherlock Holmes. They continue to read the stories. They continue to debate the mysteries. And they continue to be fascinated by the complicated relationship between a writer and the detective who refused to die. Discover More About Arthur Conan Doyle The story of Sherlock Holmes is only one part of Arthur Conan Doyle's remarkable life. From his medical background and literary career to the creation of the world's most famous detective, Doyle remains one of the most fascinating figures in literary history.

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Please Slow Down: Finding Presence in a World Obsessed with Speed (simple philosophies)

Please Slow Down:

Finding Presence in a World Obsessed with Speed

(simple philosophies)

We are obsessed with time – with speed! Life is full of “hacks” and shortcuts and efficiencies to garner more time and do things faster. But what do we do with the time we supposedly save? Often, we spend it chasing more speed. We fill the gaps with more tasks, more scrolling, more rushing. The promise of happiness through acceleration is seductive, but it rarely delivers. This short book explores some ways we can think about slowing down. It is not a zillion pages long with complex theories and filled with words that end with ´ism´ or ´ology´. The idea was to write something simple. It is mostly a reminder! because life is so full, we often forget about these things.

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Finding Presence in a World Obsessed with Speed 

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Make Peace With Life Podcast Episode #2: Positive Talk

What did you do good today?

It sounds like a simple question, but it's one that many of us struggle to answer. In Episode #2 of the Make Peace With Life Podcast, "Positive Talk," we explore how easy it is to overlook our daily victories. Whether it's helping a friend, completing a task you've been putting off, showing patience in a difficult situation, or simply getting out of bed and facing the day with a positive attitude, these small wins matter. Too often we focus on what we didn't accomplish rather than what we did. This episode encourages listeners to shift that perspective and begin recognizing the positive actions they take every day, because building a happier life often starts with appreciating the good that's already there.

The conversation also dives into the vision behind Make Peace With Life. What started as an idea is growing into a community built around connection, positivity, personal growth, humor, and real conversations. Our goal isn't just to create a podcast or a website—it's to create a place where people can engage with one another, share their experiences, and support each other on their journey through life. We discuss future plans for community growth, live events, and even traveling to meet members of the Make Peace With Life family. We also explore one of life's biggest truths: balance. Life isn't all sunshine and rainbows, and it isn't all challenges and setbacks either. The good and the bad exist together, and learning to navigate both is one of the keys to making peace with life.

To wrap up the episode, we take a musical detour and discuss the legendary Sly and the Family Stone, exploring their influence on music and asking whether they were truly ahead of their time. It's a fun reminder that inspiration can come from unexpected places and that music often carries messages that remain relevant decades later. We invite you to listen to Episode #2 and join the conversation by subscribing to the Make Peace With Life Podcast on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms. Be sure to visit MakePeaceWithLife.com where you'll find additional podcast episodes, shortcasts, blog articles, community discussions, books, merchandise, and more. We're just getting started, and we'd love to have you join us on the journey.

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The Lighthouse Lie: A Small Town Cozy Mystery with Secrets, Lies, and a Talking Dog

 

The Lighthouse Lie:

A Small Town Cozy Mystery with Secrets, Lies, and a Talking Dog

(The Sealight Cove Cozy Mysteries Book 1)

She came to Sealight Cove for a quiet fresh start. What she found was murder… and a dog who talks. After walking away from the life she thought she wanted, Nora Hale arrives in the small coastal town of Sealight Cove hoping for peace, second chances, and a place to begin again. Instead, she finds a cozy candle shop, a town full of secrets, and Rufus, an unusually clever rescue dog with a habit of noticing things other people miss. Very unusual things. When a longtime local is found dead beneath the old lighthouse, the town quickly calls it a tragic accident. Rufus disagrees. And when Rufus starts sharing observations no ordinary dog should know, Nora begins to suspect the death was no accident at all. The deeper she digs, the more she uncovers buried grudges, missing records, and whispers about a decades-old dispute someone would kill to keep hidden. In Sealight Cove, everyone knows everyone. That makes secrets even more dangerous. The Lighthouse Lie is a warm, fast-paced cozy mystery short read featuring a talking dog, a charming seaside town, and an amateur sleuth who may be in over her head. Perfect for readers who love: coastal cozy mysteries paranormal pet mysteries small town secrets clever animal companions short, satisfying mysteries

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A Small Town Cozy Mystery with Secrets, Lies,

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