Author Debra D. Griffin is Called to Glory

I can honestly say that I love Debra D. Griffin. She added joy to my life and helped me through some dark times. Although we never met face to face, we have hugged, cried, laughed, and shared lunch together many times.

Debra was a fighter and her fighting spirit is was I admired most about her. When I first started Candalyse Publishing, I had set out to publish my own books, but God had something else in His Plan. I received an email message from Debra asking me to publish her memoirs.

Little did I know then that Debra would become a part of my legacy and I a part of her legacy.

My Judge and Jury

My Judge and Jury

Inside my thoughts, my bleeding soul
I struggle from time to time
While others stand by, watching, pointing
Like they can read MY mind

Moon Ripple

Moon Ripple

Moon
Sweet moon
Bright illumination
Giving silent appreciation to
the souls below
Sweet moon
Oh!
Moon
Cascade
Through the

Tony Kenyon

Tony Kenyon is a humble poet who has been churning out beautifully crafted poetry for four decades. Armed with an amazing gift for creating poetically diverse pieces within a matter of minutes, his masterpieces speak for themselves.

Born and raised in South Dakota, Tony has been living a
spiritual life, guided by spiritual beliefs, and ideals. His love of animals and his desire to protect and save endangered species from extinction, Tony writes poetry about animals; Nature and all that is beautiful in the universe.

His first book, Igniting One’s Spirit, is available on Amazon.com and

Sticks and Stones

“Sticks and stones could have broken my bones: But words nearly destroyed me! From elementary school to high school, during puberty, and my confusing teenage years I… just wanted a way to escape the pain..”

Jason A. Dingus, author of My Judge and Jury: Convicted For My Differences (Candalyse Publishing, 2008), is an inspiration to many. He possesses the strength of character that many, much older than he is, only wish they had.

Writers: Call for Submissions

Submission Requirements

- 1500-3000 words describing a traumatic life experience when extreme adversity threatened you physically, emotionally or spiritually

- Title the chapter

- Change names of real people or provide release form giving permission to write about them

- Focus on one specific event- share what happened, how you felt, what you did to overcome and triumph over the adversity

Press Release

My Name Is NOT Monkey Girl

NEW YORK, NY — Nov. 7, 2007 (eMediaCampaigns!) — Author Miriam Jacobs is on a mission. The five-time author recently announced that she has set out to raise funds for facial reconstructive surgeries for her 8 year-old granddaughter, Candace. Along the way, she is promoting tolerance, education, and compassion for those who have Giant Congenital Nevus; a rare skin disorder that Candace was born with.

“My Name is Not Monkey Girl” (Candalyse Publishing, 2007) serves as a tremendous resource for parents, teachers, grandparents, schools and libraries alike. It was written with the aim of teaching children the importance of unconditional kindness, patience, love, tolerance and compassion. And inspired after a child called Candace a monkey girl. At the time, Candace was

Super Sally’s Fantastic Fun Day v2 – Alyse Battiste

Alyse Danielle Battiste

*Seven year old Youth Author Alyse Battiste wrote this story in order to help raise funds for her eight-year-old cousin’s facial reconstruction surgeries. Candace Chantel Battiste was born with a rare skin disorder known as Giant Congenital Nevus.*

“I love to write stories and poetry. It is just natural that I would write a book to help Candace to look like other girls.”

- Alyse Battiste

Media Alert! Melissa R. Martin

(LOS ANGELES)– APRIL 22, 2008 –Poet and author, Melissa R. Martin recently released her highly acclaimed work, “Trapped In My Pen” (Candalyse Publishing, 2008). The book, beloved by readers nationwide, is a collection of inspirational poetry and is available at www.candalysepublishing.com and most online bookstores.

Ms. Martin has the rare distinction of being a coal miner’s daughter and deeply draws upon this experience.

Fran Briggs’ Inspiring Interview with CEO of Candalyse Publishing

Publishing

Miriam L. Jacobs has a distinction not often granted to publishers: she’s a ten-times-author. In addition to penning several books of her own, she has published half a dozen books about health, poetry, inspiration, psychology, children and music, for other authors. Her fundamental premise is that individuals find and promote their own vision and voice. Her latest book, ‘How to Jump From a Ferris Wheel and Land on Your Feet: Volume II” (Candalyse Publishing, 2008) is an empowering, easy-to-read, anthology. It’s actually part of ten volume series.