D Anthony Inspirational Author Announces New Motivational Book Website

D Anthony, well known and respected inspirational and motivational author, announces today a new website dedicated to motivational books on Google.

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Since writing the book, "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me...Once, D Anthony has become ever vigil in placing keyword specific information on Google regarding the inspirational and motivational book. His tireless efforts to provide people beneficial information concerning living truly inspired and creative lives is gaining notoriety on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0931761255?ie=UTF8&tag= ... The reviews for the book are beginning to be placed there at a steady rate. D Anthony's dedication to showing people that there is a much more substantial and meaningful way to live is gaining the recognition that it needs.

Out of the devastating ashes of death, comes the realization to D Anthony that life is to be lived full out, and with no bounds. Mr. Anthony knows that living in a truly inspired way is possible for anyone wishing the peace and beauty that comes with it. The new site is dedicated to motivational books. His intent and purpose is to show that "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me...Once" is more than just an inspirational work. It is also being seen as a motivational book that can assist people with their life journey.

D Anthony's inspirational book blog can be found at this website url: http://inspirationalpoemsandbooks.blogspot.com/ It is an interesting note to take here that Mr. Anthony is also in the process of writing short story articles concerning inspiration, motivation and how to add to the quality of life in a significant way. Through this blog, he will be able to continue his writing skills and be giving people information that they can use to their distinct advantage.

D Anthony invites anyone who wishes to view his work to visit the above sites. Comments, perspectives, reviews and any type of correspondence is always welcome. D Anthony has something to share with the world. The fact that living in an inspired and meaningful fashion is possible for every person on this planet. Making the choice to become filled with the attitude of gratitude, is D Anthony's goal.

 

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D Anthony

http://motivationalbook-s.com

http://inspirationalpoemsandbooks.com

http://ststhebook.com

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Motivational Book

Motivational Book

 

Motivational books give readers guidance and pathways to increased awareness of the ability to live inspired lives.  D Anthony, in his new motivational and inspirational book titled, "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me...Once" is a creative work into the art and science of living inspired lives.  D Anthony has risen out of the ashes of heartache and sorrow, and found a truly enlightened path to living creatively every single day that God grants each of us.

 

According to D Anthony, we all have the same day.  We all have the tough choices to make that will mold the interior of our lives.  We are all granted unlimited possibilities.  How we use this gift, is totally up to each individual.

 

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"Want more out of life? Well, have I got a book for you! Right here, right now, I challenge you to begin to develop the mindset that will ultimately change your life. Via an empowering, optimistic and highly effective brand of perspective, this book will charge you to begin to recognize and nullify long-held, counterproductive limiting thoughts, paradigms and self-doubt. This book will challenge you to begin to find and reclaim your dreams... your aspirations... your happiness... your fulfillment… your very purpose for being here. This book will help you begin to institute that desired change - in route to the realization of your very own amazing potential. The only question is... Are you ready to begin?"

- D Anthony, Inspirational Author and Motivator

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The book, "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me...Once" is being viewed on Amazon.com, as being a noteworthy motivational and inspirational art form.  Many reviews are coming in steadily and D Anthony is beginning to see that his Something to Share attitudes and perspectives, are being felt by the  readers of his work.

 

The 220 pages of this book are both easy to read and ancient secrets are unlocked in a most unconventional manner.  D Anthony is both a motivational author and a philosopher as well.  His style and grace of the written word, lead people to relate to his feelings and emotions.  Motivational books tend to be matter of fact.  Their content, though expanded in thought and vision, are often difficult for people to assimilate.  In "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me...Once," this is indeed a warm and rich exercise in finding true faith and spirituality within the words D Anthony writes.

 

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Why Not Today?

"Why not today? Why not make today the day you decide that you deserve more? Why not make today the day you decide that, when it comes to your story, there is considerably more to tell? Why not make today the day you decide it is time to turn things around? Why not begin to believe that not only is considerably more happiness and fulfillment possible - that it could be just around the corner? Why not give that opportunity to yourself, a friend, a loved one or all of the above? Believe it or not, it all starts simply with a willingness to look at things from a different perspective. So what about you? Could you use a little more perspective, purpose, inspiration, happiness and fulfillment in your days? Are you ready for a change?"

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Motivational books seen on Google, are about teaching people that they must change, in order for reformation to take place within lives.  This is the core meaning of "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me...Once."  Finding true essence of peace and tranquility, even in the midst of devastation and darkness is possible.  D Anthony portrays, within the short stories written, this fact over and over again.

The appeal of the book lies in the fact that once purchased, any page within can be found and immediately the reader becomes immersed into a world of finding true answers to life's toughest questions.  D Anthony has a special way of portraying love and emotion that is both satisfying and easy to absorb as well.  His direct interpretations of commonalities that we all have, is like a breath of fresh air in an uncertain world.

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Many reviews are being seen concerning "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me...Once" on Amazon.com  From these reviews, one begins to see that the book affects all people in unique ways.  This is the artistry of reading a motivational book.  One gains new perspectives and insights from other interpretations of the same book.  New values are freely given, and an overall broadened view of the manuscript can be seen.

 

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In D Anthony's own classic style of writing, the words below give a brief introduction to "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me...Once."

 

"This is a book of potential, faith, purpose, hopes and dreams. This is a book about the importance of time, the power of choice, growth, toughening up and having a heart, commitment, passion, and inspiration. This is a book that considers the ups and downs, life, and death – and what it all means. More than anything however, this is a book that considers a journey's impact, a life-long quest for meaning, happiness and fulfillment, and the resulting stories, perspectives, and lessons that I have collected along the way.

As it turns out, somehow in the midst of years of just trying to survive the excruciating heartache, disheartenment and sorrow that come with having someone you love with all your heart taken away. Life began to take on a whole new meaning for me. I realized that life is fleeting. I realized that whether we utilize our time wisely, whether we believe in ourselves, whether we challenge our fears, whether we endeavor to reach for our dreams and aspirations, whether we strive to make a difference - one thing is certain: the sand will continue to fall through the hourglass, and one day will soon become the next.

So, in the time we have here, why wouldn't we choose to spend that time purposefully, striving for that which matters? Why wouldn't we want to live our lives dedicated to experiencing every bit of true happiness and fulfillment we could possibly acquire?

Perhaps you doubt that "true happiness and fulfillment" really exist, having long ago accepted these concepts as trumped-up illusions treasured only by people not living in the real world. A story comes to mind. Years ago, in passing, I asked a young boy how he was. He answered that he was doing "good" because he didn't have to go to school that day, continuing that he didn't like school and wished he were done. I asked him whether he realized the importance of school, adding that if he got good grades he could be anything he wanted to be. I asked if he could be anything, what he would choose. He responded, "You mean like a bus driver?"

Don't get me wrong, a bus driver is a perfectly honorable and respectable profession. I think the boy was working with a very limited perspective about his universe of options.  His thought process wasn't along the lines of: not interested in becoming a CEO, judge, doctor, astronaut, or a governor… I think I want to be a bus driver. He simply wasn't aware he had so many other options. Sound familiar?

Perhaps your perspective is, after years of trying, that true happiness and fulfillment just isn't within you. Since I have a hard time believing that the Almighty indiscriminately gifted some of us with a magnificent, destiny-defining spark, and did not gift countless others, my suspicion is that we all have the potential within us. It's just a matter, for some, of unlocking the door so that the potential can be released.

I'd like to think that, so many years ago, having presented that young boy with a more opportunistic outlook and additional career options, that he went on to improve his life. I'd also like to think that the stories and perspectives in this book will help unlock your amazing new potential and very own unique and winning mindset.

Make no mistake about it, we are all interconnected and most everything has purpose. What I do today has impact on your tomorrow. And what you do tomorrow has impact on others and me the following day—for good or bad. My mother was called home yesterday. Today I wrote, and you're reading, this book. And if your heart and mind are open, if you possess a willingness to consider, embrace and incorporate – then happiness and fulfillment can be yours and we can all look forward to a brighter tomorrow."

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"The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me...Once" can be purchased from the following locations.

Amazon.com  ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0931761255?ie=UTF8&tag=inspbookofmot-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0931761255  )

STS The Book  (  http://ststhebook.com  )

Something To Share  ( http://somethingtoshare.com  }

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Additional Inspirational Book References Found Below

Inspirational Poems and Books  (  http://inspirationalpoemsandbooks.com  )

Inspirational Poems and Books  (  http://inspirationalpoemsandbooks.net  )

Inspirational Book (Blog)  (  http://inspirationalpoemsandbooks.blogspot.com/  )

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D Anthony-Inspirational and Motivational Author

http://motivationalbook-s.com

 

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Self Help Improvement Tip From D Anthony

Self Help Improvement: Why Am I Not Getting Enough Done?

One mistake people sometime make is to focus only on big audacious goals… to focus on goals that require significant effort and time to accomplish. While it’s very important to have audacious stretch goals… goals that will fundamentally positively impact who we are and our status in life – it’s key that we do two things. First, we should not only focus on those goals, but identify additional goals that are of a short-term and intermediate range. Second, we should segment the audacious stretch goals into smaller sub-goals.

The reason this is so important is that our dreams and aspirations, the achievement of your goals, requires consistent fuel – as well as our personal commitment and perseverance. And in order to keep that personal commitment and perseverance going, an injection of energy, or adrenalin, is required from time to time. That energy… that adrenalin… comes from the feeling we obtain when you accomplish goals.

So, the result, as we are able to accomplish some of the smaller, more immediate or intermediate goals, we get an injection of energy that serves to help propel us further along the path toward our even bigger goals. By the same token, and perhaps even more importantly, if we break down our big audacious goals in a manner that is segmented in smaller components – then each time we are able to accomplish one of the sub-goals, you put yourself in a position to not only receive a boost of energy, but also to be that much closer to accomplishing our big audacious goals. And that shot of energy goes a long way toward inspiring and motivating us to do whatever is necessary to accomplish whatever remaining sub-goals are left to be completed.

By contrast, if we only have big audacious goals – as an example, graduating from school… If we focus on that goal only, then the endpoint of that goal could be multiple years away. As a result, it becomes more difficult to maintain the commitment to that goal – as difficulties introduce themselves… as we come across the bumps in the road we will most definitely experience. This is why, many times, we set goals and end up not having the stamina needed to achieve them.

So again, set not only your big goals, but intermediate and short-term goals as well. These goals, both personal and professional, will collectively form an important, empowering gravitational force pulling us ever closer to our true destinies. And, as far as the audacious stretch goals are concerned, we should have those as well – because those are the ones that can ultimately lift us and transport us to places we never dreamed we could go. We should just be sure to segment them into smaller segments, which can more quickly be accomplished and provide us with the necessary evidence that we are moving ever closer to our respective desired endpoints – while giving us the positive energy we need to overcome any lurking bumps in the road.

D Anthony

Inspirational Author and Motivator

Author of “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once”

Founder of STSTheBook.com and SomethingToShare.com

© 2008 D-Rose Productions, All Rights Reserved

Inspirational Book

Inspirational Book by D Anthony

 

The inspirational book by D Anthony, "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me...Once," is getting rave reviews on Amazon.com

 

From this link:  ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/product-description/0931761255/ref=dp_proddesc_0?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books ), one can clearly come in contact with some interesting and insightful book reviews of the work compiled by D Anthony. 

 

 

Amazon.com is known for quality books.  D Anthony, up and coming inspirational and motivational author, has a new book called, "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me...Once."  ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0931761255?ie=UTF8&tag=inspbookofmot-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0931761255 )  This new inspirational book is obtaining very significant reviews for the inspirational, motivational, self-help, spirituality and other key category terms.  D Anthony has developed a unique writing style and is being seen as among the best of new authors on these keyword terms.

 

The appeal of D Anthony's book is that even though it contains esoteric knowledge and thought, it reads very simply and smoothly.  The inspirational author is beginning to gain recognition on Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, eBay and other significant dealer websites.  According to D Anthony, "Want more out of life? Well, have I got a book for you! Right here, right now, I challenge you to begin to develop the mindset that will ultimately change your life. Via an empowering, optimistic and highly effective brand of perspective, this book will charge you to begin to recognize and nullify long-held, counterproductive limiting thoughts, paradigms and self-doubt. This book will challenge you to begin to find and reclaim your dreams... your aspirations... your happiness... your fulfillment… your very purpose for being here. This book will help you begin to institute that desired change - in route to the realization of your very own amazing potential. The only question is... Are you ready to begin?"

 

Indeed, the mission statement here is to live one's life in a new and meaningful manner.  "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me...Once" is the type of book that needs to be read, and re-read.  Each reading opens new doors of thoughts and life perspectives.  The reader is brought first into a world that was created by the death of D Anthony's mother.  Out of the ashes of that life changing event, Mr. Anthony found new meaning and answers to the age old questions of living and life that plague us all.

 

Spending time with the inspirational and motivational book by D Anthony, is the perfect blend of both humor and sadness, emptiness and enrichment and a new and awakened viewpoint of life and living to the fullest measure each and every second of the day that God has granted.  D Anthony has Something to Share with the reader who is willing to go forth in the ever evolving life force within all.

 

Another exciting development to add to "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me Once," is the fact that D Anthony is in the process of adding acclaimed articles to his creative and appealing blog titled "Inspirational Book.  ( http://inspirationalpoemsandbooks.blogspot.com/ )  For those who have already become accustomed to D Anthony, and are desiring even more insights and perspectives, Mr. Anthony invites anyone to come and share with him, this journey called life.

 

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D Anthony-Inspirational and Motivational Author

http://ststhebook.com

http://inspirationalpoemsandbooks.com

http://inspirationalpoemsandbooks.net

 

 

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Inspirational Book by D Anthony - Book Review

About A Motivational & Inspirational Book: A Compilation of Uplifting Insight (installment 2 of 2)

Want to get a better sense of the breath and depth of the book's motivational and inspirational message? Take a look at Angela's Watkin's (Personal Life Enrichment Coach and Book Reviewer) fascinating compilation of insights attributed to the book. Here’s installment 2 of 2 of a reader's interpretation of “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once: Stories and Perspectives to Help You Unlock Your Amazing Potential”;

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Enrichment. What is your intended purpose? With the right attitude, this day anything is possible.

(continued from previous posting…)

What will it take to make you happy?

How do we get there? It all starts & ends with our mindsets. To be truly happy, it is necessary to surround ourselves with a wealth of positive, inspiring experiences, people, & thoughts.

Attitude is everything.

People & stocks are similar. While on any given day, for one, the returns may not be as expected, appreciable wealth is best realized when we invest meaningfully in a sensible, diversified manner.

Tomorrow, take the time to do something for yourself.

We are here for a purpose.

What step, big or small, can you take today to change your direction?

Stress -- Whatever it takes, get off the train.

When was the last time you felt powerless? Have you ever felt lost, ignored, victimized, or forgotten? When was the last time you felt completely alone?

Above all, stay humble, motivated, & impressionable. Know that you are blessed, opportunities abound, & life isn't quite finished with you yet.

Consider this:

life isn't fair

bad things happen to good people

rain will fall in our lives

failure can occur

sometimes life is more than fair

good things can happen to good people, & can be better appreciated as a result of the bad things

the sun can, & will, dry the rain

failure cannot occur without the decision to give up

What you do from here is up to you.

Death -- it's also necessary we use it, to be more motivated, passionate, & happy, to be more appreciative of the time we have & the people we spend it with, & remind us to live every precious moment & love it has to offer.

Five years later & the author shares it stills hurts from losing his mother.

He shares if you still happen to be blessed enough to be able to touch your mom's face, to hear your mother's voice, go to her, call her, do whatever it takes. Hug her, kiss her, tell her you love her.

Every day is a blessing, & every blessing a gift from God. Spend your blessings wisely.

D. Anthony is the author of "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me ... Once."

Book Review by Angela Watkins Thomas, Personal Life Enrichment Coach

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Enough said...

Thank you Angela - and everyone else with a willingness to offer constructive feedback on the book. Your heartfelt words are very much appreciated.

D Anthony

Inspirational Author and Motivator

Author of “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once”

Founder of STSTheBook.com and SomethingToShare.com

© 2008 D-Rose Productions, All Rights Reserved

Inspirational Book by D Anthony - Book Review

About A Motivational & Inspirational Book: A Compilation of Uplifting Insight (installment 1 of 2)

Want to get a better sense of the breath and depth of the book's motivational and inspirational message? Take a look at Angela's Watkin's (Personal Life Enrichment Coach and Book Reviewer) fascinating compilation of insights attributed to the book. Here’s installment 1 of 2 of a reader's interpretation of “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once: Stories and Perspectives to Help You Unlock Your Amazing Potential”;

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Enrichment. What is your intended purpose? With the right attitude, this day anything is possible.

Sharing food for thought, something to ponder - think on from this book.

A book of purpose, faith, hopes, dreams, potential & losing a love one. This book shares on the highs and lows in life & death.

What you do tomorrow has impact on others & me the following day - for better or worse.

The author shares he was minding his own business, he was calmly working on figuring out where he was & what had happened. Then, all of a sudden, it happened ....

For no apparent reason, this woman whom he didn't know, lifts him up, smiles at him, then slaps him. Welcome to life! .... The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me ..... Once.

Real success can be measured only by way of opportunities made, not opportunities granted.

From Mother Teresa to Madonna, from William Shakespeare to Bill Gates, from Albert Einstein to Nelson Mandela, from Bill Clinton to the guy who created the Post-it Notes, each of these individuals has, through idea, belief, & deed affected countless people, in their own unique way, changing the world we know.

What is your intended purpose?

What is the bankable asset you have that can motivate you & positively affect the lives in the world around you?

When Things Are Unfair ... fair does not require that everyone possess the same mindset & capabilities.

As Les Brown, put it: "When life knocks you down, remember you have to look up to get up."

Nothing has ever knocked the author down with the intensity, heartache & sorrow, as the loss of his mother. He felt bitterness & pain.

The truth is, from time to time, life is going to knock us down.

At the age of nine, the author came across a book in the school library, with a simple message.

While she didn't have many friends, she would skate day in & day out. Skating was who she was.

Her neighbors didn't understand. All that mattered to her was doing what she enjoyed & she wasn't in need of anyone else's blessing.

After the author finished college, started his career, a conversation caused him to remember Miss Tessie Tate. He began to search for this book. The book was no longer in print & inquires to his elementary school for information went unsatisfied. The librarian had not even heard of Miss Tessie Tate.

A book service search was able to track down a copy for him.

Miss Tessie Tate was about being true to yourself. It was about the power of self determination. It was about deciding the direction that was/is best for you & not letting anyone turn you around.

The author of Miss Tessie Tate - Jean Horton Berg.

The author wondered how different our youth would be if school systems mandated inspirational & motivational reading materials as part of the required curriculum.

With the right attitude, this day anything is possible.

Everyday, there is fascinating new territory to discover, & every where you turn, there is even more purpose.

Maintain an open, positive mindset everyday.

When life presents us with tragedy, we must not only strive to survive it but to learn from it, prosper from it & grow.

(to be continued)

Book Review by Angela Watkins Thomas, Personal Life Enrichment Coach

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More in the next posting…

D Anthony

Inspirational Author and Motivator

Author of “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once”

Founder of STSTheBook.com and SomethingToShare.com

© 2008 D-Rose Productions, All Rights Reserved

Self Help Improvement Tip from D Anthony

Self Help Improvement: Less Time, More Problems

Does it seem the quantity of problems you have is ever growing, however, at the same time; your spare time is dwindling? Here’s a recommendation that may help balance the scales – at least somewhat.

If you think about it, there is a good bit of time that we spend, during the course of each day, that we could actually be significantly more productive. Examples of those times include driving time, shower time, lunch time, break time and pretty much anytime we are simply waiting on something or someone. Typically the way we spend that downtime is by occupying ourselves with any number of primarily mindless distractions such as the radio, television, phone conversations, random thoughts, etc. In reality, we could be considerably more productive with that time.

Thus, the self help improvement tip is this… Think about the issues, concerns and things that need to be solved in your life. Generate a list. Categorize the individual items in terms of whether you anticipate each to require considerable thought or not – and also in terms of each item’s relative importance to your happiness and fulfillment. Once you’ve done that, be sure to keep a copy of that list close at all times.

And during those down times, pick a problem off the list and think about it. When you’re on your way to work… while you’re in the shower… when things slow down for a couple minutes and you have nothing else pressing to do – think about how you might resolve the problem - and how to best address the symptoms that allowed the problem to arise. Think about tasks you can do to minimize the relevance of the issue – as well as steps you can take to make the issue completely go away.

Just doing that… What you will find is that you will become considerably more productive in the time you do have. What you will find is that your list of problems will grow shorter and shorter – moving you that much closer to true happiness and fulfillment.

Happy living to you…

D Anthony

Inspirational Author and Motivator

Author of “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once”

Founder of STSTheBook.com and SomethingToShare.com

© 2008 D-Rose Productions, All Rights Reserved

Motivational & Inspirational Book

Motivational & Inspirational: Why We Sing

So, exactly what's the driving force behind SomethingToShare.com and "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me... Once: Stories and Perspectives to Help You Unlock Your Amazing Potential")? Founded in the depths of sorrow, SomethingToShare.com was created as the only possible logical response to the completely illogical, unfair and unwarranted passing of my mother. The loss of my mother was a harsh dose of reality - coupled with pain and heartache the likes of nothing I'd ever known. Death had come into my life and abruptly taken the person most important to me - and I hadn't been able to do anything but helplessly watch, pray and cry.

For me, her passing was, by far, the most horrific, excruciating and emotionally draining event that I had ever experienced. And in the resulting disillusioned, angry and rebellious state of mind that first week, I searched for answers... for a reason to go on... for something to alleviate at least a small portion of the pain. What I didn't know was that composing the program for my mother's funeral services would provide that opportunity. It was when I compiled the following for the back of the program that the stage was set for the healing to begin;

None of us knows the volume of sand remaining in the hourglass of our lives... Now more than ever she teaches us to appreciate time... Now more than ever she teaches us to appreciate the people we spend it with... I urge you to seek out your loved ones, hug them, and let them know how much you care. God Bless...

Eventually out of the sorrow grew determination - determination to follow in her path so I would one day see her again... determination to refocus my life... determination to remind others about the value of each day... determination to make a difference in her name.

From there, a few friends lent their perspectives, effort and a liberal helping of smiles (not to mention a few cathartic tears) - and countless others have cared enough to share and, in so doing, have become part of our extended SomethingToShare.com family. From there, my first motivational and inspirational book, "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me... Once: Stories and Perspectives to Help You Unlock Your Amazing Potential" was born – along with STSTheBook.com, dedicated to showcasing the book and other inspirational products.

The goal... Via a continuous helping of motivational words, inspirational gifts, a little perspective, possibly a tear or two, a few laughs and whatever else we can think of - we endeavor to help motivate and inspire you to begin to make a difference in this world... for you and the people around you. Further, we encourage you to make the most of today - because when it's all said and done... tomorrow simply isn't promised.

The concept and mission of SomethingToShare, the motivational and inspirational book, the resulting endeavors and most especially, absolutely any hint of positive impact and/or inspired, uplifting and beneficial outcomes induced are dedicated to the memory of a Rose, my mother - and her belief that no matter what this life brings, we must count our blessings, strengthen our resolve, lean on our faith and go right on living. Or as Mom would so succinctly put it… I used to cry because I had no shoes, then I met a man with no feet.

So you are encouraged to open your mind and your heart today and to remember us whenever you are in need of a little inspiration. And above all know that if you touch just one life this day and the next... The world will be a better place.

Each day, be inspired – then aspire to more…

D Anthony

Inspirational Author and Motivator

Author of “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once”

Founder of STSTheBook.com and SomethingToShare.com

© 2008 D-Rose Productions, All Rights Reserved

"The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me. Once" Makes Reuters

Inspirational Book Review

Great news! Reader Views has written a magnificent review on “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once: Stories and Perspectives to Help You Unlock Your Amazing Potential” and the review has been picked up by Reuters (the world’s largest international multimedia news agency). You can see the book review by clicking on the following link - http://in.reuters.com/article/blogBurst/entertainmentNews?bbPostId=CzAIQvvUp5TemBAbNOHE7N2nRBBLgC6mQbqBLCz1r2xaGQYnen.

Talk to you soon.

D Anthony

Inspirational Author and Motivator

Author of “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once”

Founder of STSTheBook.com and SomethingToShare.com

© 2008 D-Rose Productions, All Rights Reserved

D Anthony Interview by BookPleasures.com (installment 3 of 3)

About A Motivational & Inspirational Book: BookPleasures.com D Anthony Interview

Here’s the third and final installment of my Author’s Interview for “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once: Stories and Perspectives to Help You Unlock Your Amazing Potential” - conducted by Norm Goldman, Publisher and Editor of BookPleasures.com.

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Norm:

Do you worry about the human race?

D Anthony:

I’m deeply concerned on the behalf of those who legitimately cannot fend for themselves. I’m deeply concerned on behalf of the youth… the messages, values and life lessons they are receiving and the limited expectations, paradigms and the nature of the potentially life-long outlooks being set.

Norm:

Do you ever feel that you are preaching to the converted and that those who need most to read your book ignore it?

D Anthony:

Without a doubt… And I must admit, sometimes it gets a little frustrating… conversing with people unhappy with the direction their lives are headed, offering them a message they can use to begin to turn things around – and them not being willing to give it an honest try. It reminds me of an anecdote I came across, which I share in the book. A young man stops at a porch and queries an older gentleman in a rocking chair – “Is that your dog moaning… is something wrong with him?” The older gentleman responds, “Oh, he’s just lying on a nail… that’s all.” The young man presses further, “Well, why doesn’t he simply get off of the nail?” “It’s not hurting him that bad, I guess”, was the response.

So, when it comes to those who most need to read the book, my job is to endeavor to help them consider that life is both precious and fleeting, our yesterdays don’t have to define our ‘todays’ and there’s a much more enjoyable and fulfilling life waiting beyond the nail. My job is to endeavor to help them to realize that nail… it’s not going to be the one that moves.

Norm:

Are you working on any books/projects that you would like to share with us? (We would love to hear all about them!)

D Anthony:

Another motivational and inspirational book, with more stories and perspectives, is in the works – however, it’s likely to be a while before it sees the light of day. My inspirational website, http://www.somethingtoshare.com/ is due for a bit of a makeover, which should happen in the coming months. It is most definitely a great place for your readers to visit for a little perspective to help make it through the day, for those trying to deal with the loss of a loved one and for those who have inspirational life stories and poems they might like to share. SomethingToShare Inspirational Plaques are available with beautiful images of nature and uplifting messages at http://www.somethingtoshare.com/Plaques/Main_InspirationalPlaques.shtm. They are a great source for daily inspiration – and perfect for the home and office. And last but not least, I’ve begun writing a blog. Your readers can learn more about the book, the road to greater happiness and fulfillment and everything else that’ll be going on at http://inspirationalpoemsandbooks.blogspot.com/.

Norm:

Although you are not leaving us just yet, how do you want to be remembered?

D Anthony:

He strived to make the world a better place – and you know what… it is. He seemed truly happy and fulfilled… I guess he practiced what he preached after all. I’ll bet his mom and dad are really proud of him. What changes do you think he’s trying to inspire… and how do you think his writing is going over… in heaven? And finally, which one of his books should I read again… first?

Norm:

Where can our readers find out more about you and The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me…Once?

D Anthony:

To read much more detail, excerpts and inspiring reviews regarding “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once: Stories and Perspectives to Help You Unlock Your Amazing Potential”, to give feedback regarding this interview, ask a question, and to purchase books - your readers are encouraged to visit http://www.ststhebook.com/.

Norm:

Thanks once again and good luck with all of your future endeavors.

D Anthony:

Thank you again Norm for this wonderful opportunity. Be well and be inspired…

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Hope you enjoyed the interview. Talk to you soon...

D Anthony

Inspirational Author and Motivator

Author of “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once”

Founder of STSTheBook.com and SomethingToShare.com

© 2008 D-Rose Productions, All Rights Reserved

D Anthony Interview by BookPleasures.com (installment 2 of 3)

About A Motivational & Inspirational Book: BookPleasures.com D Anthony Interview

Here’s the second of three installment of my Author’s Interview for “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once: Stories and Perspectives to Help You Unlock Your Amazing Potential” - conducted by Norm Goldman, Publisher and Editor of BookPleasures.com.

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(continued…)

Norm:

Would you say that the publication of The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me…Once is the culmination of a life long dream? And as a follow up, what motivated you to write the book?

D Anthony:

Not so much the culmination of a life long dream as a significant step in my perceived intended purpose in life. I feel eternally blessed to have the passionate, inspired, appreciative, ever-questioning and ever-striving perspective and attitude I have. And I believe my mission is to pass that sense of hope, inspiration and fortitude to anyone interested in living a better life – and getting more out of each day. And that’s a big part of my motivation for writing the book and everything else I’m working on. Inspiration is one of the most wonderful, life-altering gifts we can possibly give to ourselves and our loved ones. And my dream is that massive quantities of us come to realize that we, both individually and collectively, actually have so much to share.

Norm:

Where did you get your information and ideas for The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me…Once?

D Anthony:

In a word – life... The ironic thing is I am not a detail person. For some reason, detail just isn’t what my brain has ever tended to prioritize, or these days even maintain. To the contrary, the way I see the world, and the events that happen around me, is through a conceptual filter of sorts. As a result, I will often times recognize value in seemingly the most mundane of day to day events – conceptually linking that event with otherwise completely unrelated events or things experienced, seen or heard, perhaps many, many years prior, perhaps not until some point in the future – to ultimately derive some, for me anyway… fundamental truth. Of course, because I tend to see things through that conceptual filter, I’m probably not your best source for good driving directions…

Norm

How has your environment and/or upbringing influenced your writing?

D Anthony:

My environment is, in part, the inspiration for my writing - as I tend to question, consider, ponder the possibilities about and write about what I experience, hear and see. My upbringing - now that’s the foundation. My sense of purpose, commitment, diligence, perseverance, caring, faith and belief in self all, I believe, were positively influenced by watching and learning from so many of the individuals who had a hand in raising, caring for, teaching and interacting with me during my formative years. I’m sure I could readily map most of the core values expressed throughout the book to my mother, father, teachers, neighbors and so many others. Ultimately, I guess I endeavor to repay each of them for what they gave me by passing my message of inspiration, quality of life, purpose and potential along.

Norm:

What, in your opinion, are the most important elements of good writing and what tools do you feel are must-haves for writers?

D Anthony:

This may be somewhat genre specific, but I think the best writing comes not only from the mind – but from the heart. And it is real, honest and moving. I’ve been fortunate enough to have readers tell me that the content in “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once” is insightful, frank and honest. I’ve been told the book is easily understood, concise and an easy read. I’ve been told that the book can be challenging. I’ve been told each of the life stories takes the reader on a journey. I’ve been told the book has been designated for use in specifically reserved get away spots – with those respective reserved spots including a lunchtime bench with birds singing in the background, during extended bath-times with candles lit and specially for when seated on the ‘John’. I’ve heard of a husband and wife that were reading the book separately, and discussing the individual life stories and the relevance to their lives, over breakfast each morning. I’d like to believe these all, collectively, offer evidence on behalf of elements of good writing in the book.

Norm:

How do you measure success?

D Anthony:

Have my efforts helped to facilitate positive impact in people’s lives? Are readers being effectively challenged to begin to question more, dream more and see differently? Am I actually helping the world to be a better place? Stuff like that…

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More to come...

D Anthony

Inspirational Author and Motivator

Author of “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once”

Founder of STSTheBook.com and SomethingToShare.com

© 2008 D-Rose Productions, All Rights Reserved

D Anthony Interview by BookPleasures.com (installment 1 of 3)

About A Motivational & Inspirational Book: BookPleasures.com D Anthony Interview

Per an earlier post, here’s the first of three installments of my Author’s Interview for “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once: Stories and Perspectives to Help You Unlock Your Amazing Potential” - conducted by Norm Goldman of BookPleasures.com.

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Today, Norm Goldman Publisher & Editor of bookpleasures.com is excited to have as our guest D Anthony author of The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me…Once.

Good day D Anthony and thanks for participating in our interview.

D Anthony

Thank you and your readers for having an interest and being willing to invest the time.

Norm:

Please tell our readers a little bit about your personal and professional background.

D Anthony:

Well, as I mention in my book, “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once: Stories and Perspectives to Help You Unlock Your Amazing Potential” the important thing for readers to note is that I am not a doctor – and have no related certifications of any kind. I am merely someone blessed with the need to, since long ago when I was a child, always ask why, and cursed with the need to then seek the logical answer. The only degree on my proverbial wall is a Bachelor’s in Computer Based Information Management. And that’s the direction I was heading in, fully immersed on my chosen technical career path (including programmer, PC support specialist and telecommunications management) – then life as I knew it ceased to exist. Just like that, my mom was unapologetically and unceremoniously taken away. I was devastated. I had much heartache. I had much anger. And there was little fairness, meaning or purpose in it all to be found. My mom simply wasn’t here anymore and nothing else mattered – not even life itself. I wrote something to release some of my pent-up feelings. It proved therapeutic. I wrote some more. I realized it was therapeutic for others. The more I wrote, the more I had to say. And in time, the wonder of life again began to take hold, revealing an even more inspired and motivated me – bolstered with true purpose in life now fully understood. And I’ve been writing since…

Norm:

Did you have a set plan when writing your book or was it improvisational?

D Anthony

Definitely improvisational… In fact, some of the earlier stories, poems and maxims in the book, weren’t written for the book. They were originally written as rotational content for the inspirational website I founded eight years (or so) ago, SomethingToShare.com. Based on testimonials from site guests about how helpful the passages were however, it occurred to me that I needed to expand the audience… I needed to compose enough content to publish my first motivational and inspirational book. And a lot of writing, a lot of learning, and a number of sleep deprived nights… has me here…

Norm:

What's the most difficult thing for you about writing your book?

D Anthony

I would say maintaining my focus on all of the administrative tasks necessary to complete the book – when what I really wanted, and felt like I needed, to do was to just keep writing. Now that the book is completed, the internal conflict continues over the time required for marketing.

Norm:

What has been your overall experience as a published author?

D Anthony:

The experience of being a published author has been remarkable. The book is significantly expanding the audience for the inspirational and motivational message. The volume of positive feedback, complimenting the relevance of the passages and the potential impact they could have, and are having, in readers’ lives has been absolutely incredible thus far. Similarly receiving so many heartfelt reviews and perspectives to this point, complimenting the writing style and degree to which the individual passages are engaging, have further motivated me, as well. Like the terrific Bookpleasures.com review from you Norm (again thank you)… Bottom line, I’m just grateful and very much inspired by the unbelievably positive energy I’m receiving.

Norm:

Do you feel that writers, regardless of genre owe something to readers, if not, why not, if so, why and what would that be?

D Anthony:

I definitely believe writers owe something to their readers. To some degree, I think most every writer has the responsibility to grab and hold the attention of the reader. In the inspirational and motivational genre, I believe there is a particular requirement to uplift, challenge and educate - and hopefully leave the reader with something new, meaningful and relevant to consider.

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Again, this is installment 1 of 3 of my interview with Norm Goldman. More to follow...

Talk to you soon.

D Anthony

Inspirational Author and Motivator

Author of “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once”

Founder of STSTheBook.com and SomethingToShare.com

© 2008 D-Rose Productions, All Rights Reserved

Inspirational Book by D Anthony

About A Motivational & Inspirational Book: BookPleasures.com Book Review

In an earlier post, I indicated that I would, from time to time, share “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once: Stories and Perspectives to Help You Unlock Your Amazing Potential” book reviews. Whether the heartfelt words of an individual reader or the editorial viewpoint of an industry specialist – book reviews are absolutely critical for getting the best impression of a book’s real potential for impact in your life, and/or the lives of loved ones. And I’m happy to say; so far the reviews received have been pretty amazing.

As a perfect example, I’m extremely appreciative to Norm Goldman, publisher and editor of BookPleasures.com, for contributing such an inspiring industry review:

The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once

Author: D Anthony

ISBN: 0931761255

With his debut book, The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me ...Once, D Anthony examines what life is all about where he explores such topics as our perspectives, values, simple acts of kindness, the need for change, gratitude, luck, success, ups and downs of life, choices, following your dreams and passions, happiness, and plethora of many more topics. And as D Anthony best sums it up, "The simple truth is; life is what we make of it."

The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me...Once is certainly a lively and challenging discussion that no doubt will provide its readers with much food for thought. The breadth of the philosophical musings are quite remarkable as they are presented in the form of short essays, poems, maxims and truisms that require readers to savour each one in order to thoroughly digest them.

It may be argued that the book is one man's perspective on life, however, when you analyse D Anthony's sage advice, you have to admit that he certainly is on the right track. For example, D Anthony maintains that in this life and in our outlook, perspective is all that counts. When we think about this, we should ask ourselves how many times we have made mountains out of molehills where we feel that the worst is going to happen to us. There is no doubt that each day brings with it a variety of problems, however, why is it that many of us perceive them with the same level of importance. Author Henry Kaiser best summed up the term problems when he asserted: "Problems are only opportunities in work clothes," or as one of my teachers once said, there are no problems but only solutions.

I loved D Anthony's essay entitled One Day where he begins with: "It is said that the most valuable real estate on earth can be found in cemeteries because it is there that, buried among the remains, are all the ideas and opportunities not invested in or executed." How often do we procrastinate and fall into the trap of that old song that was co-written and sung by Peggy Lee entitled Maana. As explored throughout the book, D Anthony reminds his readers that they only have one life to live. Why not take advantage of everyday and make a difference either to ourselves or to others.

In another essay D Anthony tackles the issue as to why some people are successful riding a wave of achievements while others are floundering or spinning their wheels without going anywhere. In other words, many of us lack the passion to fulfill our dreams or we fall into the trap of being apathetic. As D Anthony sums it up, "Apathy is a state of mind, a desolate, stagnant, barren, psychologically debilitating state with an exorbitant cost of living. Don't even visit."

These are only tidbits of the astute counsel D Anthony provides to his readers hoping that somewhere along the way many of us will wake up and smell the coffee.

There are hundreds of books devoted to spiritual enrichment that are often quite dull usually digressing with a great deal of repetition and "mumbo jumbo." What sets D Anthony apart is his snappy, entertaining prose style, bolstered by his poetry and sincere guidance. In the end, however, it is up to the reader to decide if he or she will pursue the path outlined by D Anthony or remain stuck in their comfy old ways without entertaining the thought that perhaps change is necessary. Why not take a few risks, and maybe, just maybe, D Anthony knows what he is talking about and deserves a great deal of praise with his down-to-earth advice.

Norm Goldman, B.A. LL.L

The Publisher & Editor of Bookpleasures.com

It should also be noted that Norm conducted an interesting author interview in which I provide additional insight into various topics including “The Nurse in the Delivery Slapped Me… Once”, motivational and inspirational books in general and what motivates and inspires me. The interview will be posted in parts of the coming days.

In the meantime, if you would like to read more engaging reviews on the book, Amazon.com is a good place to start. Visit “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once: Stories and Perspectives to Help You Unlock Your Amazing Potential” Amazon.com page by clicking here.

Each day, be inspired – then aspire to more...

D Anthony

Inspirational Author and Motivator

Author of “The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me… Once”

Founder of STSTheBook.com and SomethingToShare.com

© 2008 D-Rose Productions, All Rights Reserved