Sharon Cassanolochman

THIS IS THE COLOR EDITION OF THE PAPERBACK.Open the pages of this beautiful coffee-table book and meet the everyday people who share their amazing stories - stories of challenge and heartache that transform into moments of triumph and growth. Hear the beat of courageous hearts and feel the power of love and transformation.Dozens of ordinary people now have shared their extraordinary stories make this a truly inspirational book - Rejoice in a talented young couple who survive the collapse of the Greek financial system and rediscover their family's tradition of craftsmanship in the process of finding a new path to prosperity- Learn about a young man who escapes the abuse of his family only to find himself trapped in a religious cult- You'll admire a Bataan death march and WWII Japanese POW survivor who channels his experiences to inspire his students to a life of resiliency- Discover the suitcase that led a son to retraces his heroic father's WWII experience through Europe, reuniting lives that connected in history and healing them in the process- Empathize with a courageous nurse who shares her work in the early days of the HIV epidemic: the bleak landscape of a disease that destroyed families and the shift in medical advances that offers hope and healingThese are just a handful of the many of stories you'll find in Unfettered Hearts.

THIS IS THE BLACK & WHITE EDITIONOpen the pages of this beautiful coffee-table book and meet the everyday people who share their amazing stories - stories of challenge and heartache that transform into moments of triumph and growth. Hear the beat of courageous hearts and feel the power of love and transformation.Dozens of ordinary people now have shared their extraordinary stories make this a truly inspirational book Rejoice in a talented young couple who survive the collapse of the Greek financial system and rediscover their family's tradition of craftsmanship in the process of finding a new path to prosperityLearn about a young man who escapes the abuse of his family only to find himself trapped in a religious cultYou'll admire a Bataan death march and WWII Japanese POW survivor who channels his experiences to inspire his students to a life of resiliencyDiscover the suitcase that led a son to retraces his heroic father's WWII experience through Europe, reuniting lives that connected in history and healing them in the processEmpathize with a courageous nurse who shares her work in the early days of the HIV epidemic: the bleak landscape of a disease that destroyed families and the shift in medical advances that offers hope and healingThese are just a handful of the many of stories you'll find in Unfettered Hearts.

"Elliot has a very creative imagination as he creates a Robot clone, Ellibot, of himself to spend time with his Aunt Maple. Elliot is afraid that if Aunt Maple comes over to babysit him, she will make him do all sorts of boring formal activities like having a proper dinner, adult conversation, watch Aunt Maple's shows, and live up to all of her social expectations. After sending Ellibot down the stairs to keep Aunt Maple busy, he starts to play in his room and becomes bored quickly. He sneaks downstairs to discover Aunt Maple and Ellibot are having great fun, not what he expected What will Elliot do? How will Aunt Maple Respond? In the end, Elliot learns an important lesson. This is an adorable and creative story that explores the imagination of many young children. What child doesn't love making things out of their toys and scraps around the house? Children love robots and will thoroughly enjoy and relate to this book. The sensory description will challenge and entertain children of many ages. The delightful illustrations of Elliot and Ellibot go hand and hand with this light-hearted, fun-loving children's book." A review by Jennifer Benton, 5th Grade teacher at The Children's School of Rochester, # 15."He tinkered. He erected. He snapped and he popped. The building blocks assembled."Elliot had a dilemma. Aunt Maple had arrived with babysitting intentions. There would be--social expectations Idle chatter. A long, drawn-out dinner. Everything on the television except Elliot's favorite channel. Elliot brainstormed. From the depths of the toy box, he collected everything he needed. He tinkered and erected. Elliot sent his invention on a mission to keep Aunt Maple busy. But Elliot soon discovers that a day to himself is not what he expected."There's a lot to love in this little book. Ellibot and Aunt Maple introduces new words to the young reader in the context of the story. With just a little help, a child will be reading and understanding big words such as dilemma, intentions, expectations, idle, chatter, brainstormed, assembled, invention, uninterrupted, skyscrapers, teetered, sprawled, imposter, and embarrassed. The illustrations are adorable and colorful, and Aunt Maple is pictured as cute and fun. And best of all, it turns out that Elliot is an inventor whose creation really comes to life After reading this story with you a few times, your own young reader will be able to read and understand many new big words that are fun to know and say. Your child may even be inspired to dream up their own invention to share with you -review by Ernestine B. Colombo, author of Returning Souls"In this touching and inventive story, Elliot does what any self-respecting boy would do when he sees Aunt Maple coming up the sidewalk to babysit. He dives into his toy box, pulls out odds and ends, and builds another boy to spend the day with Aunt Maple in his place: Ellibot He throws the robot down the stairs to Aunt Maple without a second look. This lovely story plays upon the fact that children are not always comfortable around older relatives. But Aunt Maple surprises Elliot." --A review by Ernestine B. Colombo, author of Returning Souls"This is an adorable and creative story that explores the imagination of many young children. What child doesn't love making things out of their toys and scraps around the house? Children love robots and will thoroughly enjoy and relate to this book. The sensory description will challenge and entertain children of many ages. The delightful illustrations of Elliot and Ellibot go hand and hand with this light-hearted, fun-loving children's book." --A review by Jennifer Benton, 5th Grade teacher at The Children's School of Rochester, NY # 15.

"Elliot has a very creative imagination as he creates a Robot clone, Ellibot, of himself to spend time with his Aunt Maple. Elliot is afraid that if Aunt Maple comes over to babysit him, she will make him do all sorts of boring formal activities like have a proper dinner, adult conversation, watch Aunt Maple's shows, and live up to all of her social expectations. After sending Ellibot down the stairs to keep Aunt Maple busy, he starts to play in his room and becomes bored quickly. He sneaks downstairs to discover Aunt Maple and Ellibot are having great fun, not what he expected What will Elliot do? How will Aunt Maple Respond? In the end Elliot learns an important lesson. This is an adorable and creative story that explores the imagination of many young children. What child doesn't love making things out of their toys and scraps around the house? Children love robots and will thoroughly enjoy and relate to this book. The sensory description will challenge and entertain children of many ages. The delightful illustrations of Elliot and Ellibot go hand and hand with this light-hearted, fun-loving children's book." A review by Jennifer Benton, 5th Grade teacher at The Children's School of Rochester, # 15. "He tinkered. He erected. He snapped and he popped. The building blocks assembled."Elliot had a dilemma. Aunt Maple had arrived with babysitting intentions. There would be--social expectations Idle chatter. A long, drawn-out dinner. Everything on the television except Elliot's favorite channel. Elliot brainstormed. From the depths of the toy box, he collected everything he needed. He tinkered and erected. Elliot sent his invention on a mission to keep Aunt Maple busy. But Elliot soon discovers that a day to himself is not what he expected."There's a lot to love in this little book. Ellibot and Aunt Maple introduces new words to the young reader in the context of the story. With just a little help, a child will be reading and understanding big words such as dilemma, intentions, expectations, idle, chatter, brainstormed, assembled, invention, uninterrupted, skyscrapers, teetered, sprawled, imposter, and embarrassed. The illustrations are adorable and colorful, and Aunt Maple is pictured as cute and fun. And best of all, it turns out that Elliot is an inventor whose creation really comes to life After reading this story with you a few times, your own young reader will be able to read and understand many new big words that are fun to know and say. Your child may even be inspired to dream up their own invention to share with you -review by Ernestine B. Colombo, author of Returning Souls

Green Toenail Soup and Bat Fuzz by Sharon CassanoLochman "...is a delightful story that begs to be read aloud. Children will love the alliteration and rhymes in Tito's magic spells, and the fanciful images that they bring to the imagination...The townspeople are a diverse, expressive, and comical lot who get carried away with Tito's magic. The result is a lot of fun that is sure to please and entertain." -Pamela Jean Horter-Moore author of LoveQuest and Brief CandlesA furious storm has passed through the town of Madwacky, leaving behind a trail of thick fog. The townspeople run for help at the Wizard Academy, but the ancient Wizard is sick in bed. No one is willing to try...except for Tito--the youngest wizard trainee of all. Follow Tito and his wild and wacky chants as he tries to remember the magic words to bring back the rolling hills and meadow to the town of Madwacky."Toggly, taggly, tuzz. Green toenail soup, bat fuzz. Peevy, preamy, pie. Alligator shoe pudding, fuzzy fly..."

Room for Grace by Sharon CassanoLochman is a vivid portrayal of a girl facing personal and emotional trials as she makes room in her heart and life for someone in need. Sharon CassanoLochman is the award-winning, #1 best-selling author of Stranded on Thin Ice, Man with the Sand Dollar Face, and Spiritual Verse Today. To learn more about Sharon CassanoLochman, visit www.sharoncassanolochman.com "Room for Grace is a heart-warming story about the power of compassion and acceptance. Although intended for young people, this tale will resonate with all ages, since its message is too seldom heard. The narrator is a young girl who is forced by her mother to share her world with Grace, an unkempt and scruffy stranger her own age who needs temporary shelter. She hates the thought of having Grace for a roommate and having to drag her along with her to school. Once in school, her actions make it clear to Grace that she is unwanted and unwelcome. Grace is secluded, not only from her but from her classmates, who quickly pick up on her disdain for her new friend. Then, she has a moment of insight. She experiences Grace's pain and suffering and her own indifference and hostility. As empathy replaces contempt, she sees Grace, not as a stranger, but as another human being. She is open now to Grace's corresponding motions of comfort and friendship. The walls of reservation and resentment have been knocked down upon the commonality of their humanity." -Pamela Jean Horter-Moore author of LoveQuest and Brief Candles "Sharon CassanoLochman proves she can touch the heart of her readers in Room for Grace, the charming short tale of Sarah's middle school confusion as her mother forces her to accept a new young girl into their home, and pushes her to learn that love is something that needs to be shared." --Jane Minard, Writer "More than 250,000 children in the U.S. enter the foster care system every year. Room for Grace is a much-needed book by a fantastic storyteller with a very kind heart. It packs a powerful message in very few words. The main character grows in understanding as she opens her mind and heart to a neglected, abused little girl placed in her family's care. -Nancy Pistorius, M.A., Writer

A quirky widow in her early sixties takes her first job ever in a private investigator's office. Arriving early she discovers an agitated man waiting at the door. He insists he must see the PI immediately. In the midst of his anxious demands, he clutches his chest and collapses. Shocked, she runs for help. Upon returning, the man has disappeared. The police are skeptical dismissive of her story. To prove she's not a wacky woman, she attempts to find the missing man using only the cryptic note and he left in his place and his last words as her clues. Meanwhile, the private investigator is onto something and tells her to retrieve a disc in his file cabinet which must be delivered to the police immediately. When she enters her office the next morning, she's met by two men who usher her out at knife-point and drag her into a waiting limo.Abducted and held hostage, she's drugged by her captors who are trying to get the mysterious disc.As the story unfolds she finds herself embroiled in an international drug trafficking ring. Everything hinges on finding the man with the sand dollar face.

Spiritual Verse Today is an inspirational read from Award-Winning #1 Best-Selling author Sharon CassanoLochman. Thousands have found daily comfort and hope through CassanoLochman's poetic verse.Spiritual Verse Today's inspirational messages offer relief from the heaviness of life or crooked trails taken. The daily distractions that tug at the heart left untended. Sorrows overwhelming even on the brightest of days. The snippet of time sometimes wished undone.There are many battlefields in life. Release your burdens-whatever they may be. Find forgiveness for the past, peace in the moment, and hope for the future.Join author Sharon CassanoLochman for a walk in Gifted Time, Spiritual Verse Today.

Spiritual Verse Today is an inspirational read from Award-Winning #1 Best-Selling author Sharon CassanoLochman. Thousands have found daily comfort and hope through her poetic verse and the powerful words offering a gentle nudge towards peaceful tomorrows.Spiritual Verse Today addresses inspirational heartfelt reflections--snippets of time. Lifting troubled souls from the heaviness of life that sometimes drags from behind. Distractions that tug at the heart left untended. Sorrows overwhelming even on the brightest of days. Find hope for the future, forgiveness for the past, and peace in the moment.Join author Sharon CassanoLochman for a walk in God's Light, Spiritual Verse Today.

Spiritual Verse Today addresses heart-felt moments--snippets of time. The heaviness of life that sometimes drags from behind. Distractions that tug at the heart left untended. Sorrows overwhelming on the brightest of days. Join author Sharon CassanoLochman for a walk in God's Light through Spiritual Verse Today.

Spiritual Verse Today is an inspirational read from Award-Winning #1 Best-Selling author Sharon CassanoLochman. Thousands have found daily comfort and hope through CassanoLochman's poetic verse.Spiritual Verse Today's inspirational messages offer relief from the heaviness of life or crooked trails taken. The daily distractions that tug at the heart left untended. Sorrows overwhelming even on the brightest of days. The snippet of time sometimes wished undone.There are many battlefields in life. Release your burdens--whatever they may be. Find forgiveness for the past, peace in the moment, and hope for the future.Join author Sharon CassanoLochman for a walk in Heart and Soul, Spiritual Verse Today.

Spiritual Verse Today is an inspirational read from Award-Winning #1 Best-Selling Author Sharon CassanoLochman. Thousands have found daily comfort and hope through CassanoLochman's powerful poetic verse. Spiritual Verse Today's inspirational messages offer relief from the heaviness of life or crooked trails taken. The daily distractions that tug at the heart left untended. Sorrows overwhelming even on the brightest of days. The snippet of time sometimes wished undone. There are many battlefields in life. Release your burdens--whatever they may be. Find forgiveness for the past, peace in the moment, and hope for the future. Join heart and soul with author Sharon CassanoLochman through Spiritual Verse Today. To learn more about Sharon CassanoLochman visit www.sharoncassanolochman.com.

Spiritual Verse Today is an inspirational read from Award-Winning #1 Best-Selling author Sharon CassanoLochman. Thousands have found daily comfort and hope through CassanoLochman's poetic verse.Spiritual Verse Today's inspirational messages offer relief from the heaviness of life or crooked trails taken. The daily distractions that tug at the heart left untended. Sorrows overwhelming even on the brightest of days. The snippet of time sometimes wished undone.There are many battlefields in life. Release your burdens--whatever they may be. Find forgiveness for the past, peace in the moment, and hope for the future.Join author Sharon CassanoLochman for a walk in Heart and Soul, Spiritual Verse Today.

Twelve-year-old Tanner Phillips fishes the Oneida Lake Ice Fishing Derby every year with his dad. Last year, he ruined everything -- losing the competition and losing some of his grandfather's gear. This year, Tanner is determined to not only prove his skills on the ice, but also show his dad, once and for all, that he's no longer a little kid.But as soon as they get out on the ice, the competition turns disastrous.When one of the competitors goes missing and another gets injured, Tanner's father must leave Tanner and his new friend, Richie, alone on the ice. After their ice hut comes unhitched, Tanner and Richie find themselves blown across the frozen lake in a blinding snowstorm.Alone. Without their cell phones. Trapped, on thin ice. Suddenly, it isn't just about the winning the derby -- it's about life and death. In one perilous night, Tanner will have to prove not to his father, but to himself, that he has the courage and determination to survive.

"Preteen angst, a blinding snowstorm, and an ice-fishing competition gone wrong add up to a dramatic life-and-death struggle for two friends in this YA adventure. The first prize for the Oneida Lake Ice Fishing Derby is an ATV and a "fully-loaded ice fishing hut." Tanner Phillips, the tale's 12-year-old narrator, is determined to not only win but also to prove to his dad and the other adults in the competition that he's not the screw-up little kid who blew it last year. But nothing goes as planned. The boy and his jittery new friend, Richie Donald, already unnerved by what they fear may be the fatal disappearance of one competitor at the hands of another, are left alone on the ice when Tanner's dad must rush an injured contestant to the hospital. Still, Tanner refuses to give up his quest for the big walleye that will ensure his victory. CassanoLochman (God's Light, 2018, etc.), the author of YA novels and spiritual verse, expertly wraps a mystery, a strong sense of foreboding, family woes, and the confusion, grandiosity, and resentments of early adolescence around surprisingly in-depth details about the lures, lines, gear, and subtleties of ice fishing on a cold winter morning. ("A large cloud of frozen breath billowed and curled from my nostrils," Tanner relates. "I found comfort in the solitude and scanned the familiar shoreline....I loved this lake and knew her shoreline as well as any Oneida fisherman.") Even readers with little interest in the sport should find it difficult to put this tense, eventful book down as one disaster follows another-injuries, lost cellphones, and a howling snowstorm rocketing the untethered ice hut across the lake onto thinning ice. The challenges to both boys' courage and hitherto untested strengths of character ring true. And when Tanner can no longer keep up a brave front for panicky Richie's benefit ("I want to see my mom and dad. I want to be done on this ice ") and the roles are reversed, the tale is genuinely moving. Edge-of-the-seat suspense and realistic portrayals of a pair of boys facing personal and elemental trials make this novel a substantial page-turner." --Kirkus Review This page-turning, heart-pounding survival story and AMAZON #1 BESTSELLER will keep you on the edge of your seat Stranded on Thin Ice is an adventure story for boys and girls and the whole family. Twelve-year-old Tanner Phillips fishes the Oneida Lake Ice Fishing Derby every year with his dad. Last year, he ruined everything -- losing the competition and losing some of his grandfather's gear. This year, Tanner is determined to not only prove his skills on the ice but also show his dad, once and for all, that he's no longer a little kid. But as soon as they get out on the ice, the competition turns disastrous. When one of the competitors goes missing and another gets injured, Tanner's father must leave Tanner and his new friend, Richie, alone on the ice. After their ice hut comes unhitched, Tanner and Richie find themselves blown across the frozen lake in a blinding snowstorm. Alone. Without their cell phones. Trapped, on thin ice. Suddenly, it isn't just about winning the derby -- it's about life and death. In one perilous night, Tanner will have to prove not to his father, but to himself, that he has the courage and determination to survive. Can Tanner and Richie survive the unthinkable? Can they survive Stranded on Thin Ice? "Humor tempers peril in STRANDED ON THIN ICE, an excellent coming-of-age journey in which new friends join wits and will to overcome fearful challenges." Alicia Rudnicki for IndieReader