Our Books
Our authors have come to us with the most remarkable vision for their books that cover a range of genres, including, fiction, non-fiction, self-help, children’s picture books, academic books, collaborative books, metaphysical, and so much more. We are honored to showcase them with you.
We just love working with authors, from all walks of life who have a beautiful and bold vision for releasing their brilliance into the world and leaving a legacy in through their words. We work with a variety of authors, from non-fiction to children’s to compilation books, to metaphysical books and so much more. Find out more about our past and future authors below.
Our Book of the Month
Our latest released book is Moonaby.
Written and illustrated by Kat Moore, her first children’s book is a lullaby for all ages. Join Ginger Tabby and Mama Moon as they guide your Little One through the twilight hours of bedtime with soft, gentle images and reassuring words. It’s a journey of whimsy, magic, and magnificent dreams set among the stars.
Mama Moon descends from the starry night sky and helps explain the things that a child may think are scary at bedtime, like strange noises and shadows. A friendly little Ginger Tabby goes along on this twilight adventure and finds a Moonaby at its end that offers courage, calm, and the most magnificent of dreams.
Our Published Titles
Releasing November 2020
The first of the Behind those Heels series where extraordinary women share their stories of how they have overcome adversity to live a life where they are empowered by their choices, living an authentic life and being who they are meant to be always.
This book shares the stories of eleven co-authors who have shared stories ranging from homelessness, abandonment, domestic abuse, relationship challenges, single parent challenges, depression and so much more to being the empowered leaders they are today.
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Bellyflies
Released May 2020
The first of the Yumyum books, by author Cathy Gagliardi of Twinkling Lynx is BellyFlies. This is a much-beloved book by many children and their parents. It helps children express those feelings and emotions that they find hard to express in words. A must-have book if the child(ren) in your life are feeling anxious, sad, worried, or simply curious about how to safely and openly express their feelings more easily.
Bellyflies, was born out of tragedy, yet from that book has emerged so many amazing stories from parents who have shared that their children are learning new ways to cope with those moments of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty. Children are saying, “Mommy, I have Bellyflies!” It has even been shared that this book has been used by a Therapist helping children walk through the separation of parents who are away from home for long periods due to work or duty.
Imagine if young children learned these tools so well that as they grow, it will become a natural response to anxiety or any feelings that they struggle with.
The author, Cathy believes that it is her life’s work to write stories for children that help them step through the tough times in life and do so with skills that help them cope a little easier.
Maripancitas (Bellyflies Spanish edition)
Released April 2021
The first of the Yumyum books, by author Cathy Gagliardi of Twinkling Lynx is BellyFlies. Bellyflies will be released very soon in Spanish.
Bellyflies, was born out of tragedy, yet from that book has emerged so many amazing stories from parents who have shared that their children are learning new ways to cope with those moments of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty.
Imagine if young children learned these tools so well that as they grow, it will become a natural response to anxiety or any feelings that they struggle with.
The author, Cathy believes that it is her life’s work to write stories for children that help them step through the tough times in life and do so with skills that help them cope a little easier.
Released September 2020
Demystifying College Admission: Learn Key Strategies and Develop the Right Mindset to Get into the College of Your Choice achieved Amazon #1 Best-Selling Book in a number of categories on the first day of its pre-sale.
This book will take you by the hand and guide you step-by-step to getting into your dream school regardless of your background. You will gain self-development strategies, organizational skills, essay writing, and interview tips that catch the attention of admission faculty and scholarship donors.
You will also learn the college application process, resources for nontraditional students, funding your education, and how you can prepare for this age of artificial intelligence and distance learning due to our ever-changing world. With the right mindset, strategies, and planning, college admission will no longer be a mystery.Brian lives his passion to instruct, empower, and inspire students of all ages and walks of life to reach their full potential. Brian tutors, coaches, and advocates for college readiness by specific subject instruction. Brian mentors students in college entrance essays, admission interviews, and provides invaluable assistance in sourcing college funding for students. Brian is a life-long learner, a dedicated student of self-development, and a champion of youth. He passionately shares his training and certification in education, coaching, financial literacy, neuroscience, and sales to help his students open the door to the college of their choice. Brian lives in Sacramento, CA with his fiancée, Nikki Myres.
Released September 2020
Gonna Build a Boat is the second book in a series featuring Yumyum the alligator by Best-Selling Childrens Book Author, Cathy Gagliardi. This beautiful story will be a lovely addition to your child’s library and quickly become a favorite of theirs and yours.
This book shows Billy and his friend Yumyum the Alligator having a goal and including others, making them feel special. They all work together with pride to build more than a boat.
During this adventure, they come across Dot who is showing signs of depression. She is sad, doesn’t feel like doing anything or being with anyone, and doesn’t want to ruin the experience for others. Does this sound familiar? It should, as many people show these signs and are considered shy, snobby, rude, and ‘Different’.
Next, they meet Mickey. Frustrated as he tries to ride a broken bike. Without the money to buy a new bike or have ‘nice things’, Mickey has no chance of participating in any exciting adventures. Like the neighbours, it is common for his family to be considered poor, bums, dirty, ignorant, and ‘Different’.
They were lucky enough to meet Malcolm and his dog Rascal on their journey. Malcolm being disabled could cause an uncomfortable feeling, making one choose not to include him or expect him not to want to be included. Instead of letting a disabled person decide what they can achieve and accepting them as equal, they can be considered incompetent and ‘Different’.
‘Different’ should not be uncomfortable but interesting as we are really all different from one another. This is a journey of learning acceptance, compassion, and worth of yourself and others. It teaches children how to embrace the differences in others.
The value of being the one who makes the effort to give love is equal to that of the recipient. Yumyum, Billy, and all their new friends have experienced a new level of what it means to live with love.
Imagine if young children learned these tools so well that as they grow, it will become a natural response to anxiety or any feelings that they struggle with.
The author, Cathy believes that it is her life’s work to write stories for children that help them step through the tough times in life and do so with skills that help them cope a little easier.
Released April 2021
This much-loved children’s book will be available soon in Spanish very soon.
Gonna Build a Boat is the second book in a series featuring Yumyum the alligator by Best-Selling Children’s Book Author, Cathy Gagliardi. This beautiful story will be a lovely addition to your child’s library and quickly become a favorite of theirs and yours.
This book shows Billy and his friend Yumyum the Alligator having a goal and including others, making them feel special. They all work together with pride to build more than a boat.
‘Different’ should not be uncomfortable but interesting as we are really all different from one another. This is a journey of learning acceptance, compassion, and worth of yourself and others. It teaches children how to embrace the differences in others.
The value of being the one who makes the effort to give love is equal to that of the recipient. Yumyum, Billy, and all their new friends have experienced a new level of what it means to live with love.
Imagine if young children learned these tools so well that as they grow, it will become a natural response to anxiety or any feelings that they struggle with.
The author, Cathy believes that it is her life’s work to write stories for children that help them step through the tough times in life and do so with skills that help them cope a little easier.
Released August 2020
One of the latest books in the Yumyum series by Best-Selling Children’s Author, Cathy Gagliardi’s. This beautiful story will be a lovely addition to your child’s library and quickly become a favorite of theirs and yours.
‘I Love Ice Cream’ is a fun book of Yumyum the alligator explaining what love is. With bright, colourful pictures, young ones can relate to the message with ease.
Children can follow the flow of the message of love from a simple ice cream cone to as far as the eye can see. Yumyum shows that loving ice cream is more than just that. We learn to appreciate the connections between ice cream, milk, a cow, and all animals. Loving a farmer for taking care of the cow extends to loving all people. As we are shown the link between us and plants, earth, water, and the sun, we see how much they are a part of the whole cycle and our entire lives. Yumyum shows us how we can never be alone when we’re all connected through love.
Help the little ones use their imagination and try making an equally fun story. This also works with eggs.
Imagine if young children learned these tools so well that as they grow, it will become a natural response to anxiety or any feelings that they struggle with.
The author, Cathy believes that it is her life’s work to write stories for children that help them step through the tough times in life and do so with skills that help them cope a little easier.
Released in October 2020
We describe your Inner Brilliance as the diamond of your soul. The part of you that you bury so deep within you, hidden away from everyone, in an attempt to protect yourself from being hurt. The eight stories shared within this book are the gifts of the co-authors who have joined forces to support you in truly reigniting your own inner brilliance, brushing yourself off and giving yourself permission to shine brighter than ever before.
Message to My Younger Self: Messages to Nourish and heal the soul
Released December 2020
Imagine receiving a message that would support you in making a life-changing decision? At some time in your life, you probably uttered the words “I wish I knew that when I was younger!” You may have looked at your life wondering what it would be like if only you had known a particular thing. Eighteen women have come together to share their beautiful, intimate, heartfelt, insightful, inspiring, and empowering messages that we all wish we had known throughout our lives. Think of this book as your older self writing a message with you about those key moments in your life, sharing exactly what you need to hear at the time you need to hear it most.
COMING SOON!
Released August 2020
Our latest released book is Moonaby.
Written and illustrated by Kat Moore, her first children’s book is a lullaby for all ages. Join Ginger Tabby and Mama Moon as they guide your Little One through the twilight hours of bedtime with soft, gentle images and reassuring words. It’s a journey of whimsy, magic, and magnificent dreams set among the stars.
Mama Moon descends from the starry night sky and helps explain the things that a child may think are scary at bedtime, like strange noises and shadows. A friendly little Ginger Tabby goes along on this twilight adventure and finds a Moonaby at its end that offers courage, calm, and the most magnificent of dreams.
Released July 2020
The latest addition in the Yumyum series by Best-Selling Children’s Author, Cathy Gagliardi’s. This beautiful story will be a lovely addition to your child’s library and quickly become a favorite of theirs and yours.
Mother Love helps children to understand how expansive love is. As Yumyum and his friend find out what Mother Love is, they also take us on a journey of discovery. With every step from the farthest reaches of the universe, to the weather that affects us, the mountains and trees that surround us, our furred feathered and finned friends; the waters and earth itself, folks of all ages, right down to our own sweetheart. We can feel how love connects us and we can be a part of it.
On our adventure, Yumyum shows us actions we can do together with the children in our lives to help them identify with this connection to love.
Following the story are a few questions asking, “What would Yumyum do?” allowing the little reader to have even more fun answering the questions and in the printed books, there’s a little treat at the end to express your little one’s own creative flair.
This is a great gift for parents and grandparents who enjoy that additional snuggle time with their little ones while reading a heart-warming story.
Imagine if young children learned these tools so well that as they grow, it will become a natural response to anxiety or any feelings that they struggle with.
The author, Cathy believes that it is her life’s work to write stories for children that help them step through the tough times in life and do so with skills that help them cope a little easier.
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The Power of your inner brilliance - Stories of self-love, self-worth and inner confidence
Released in November 2019
We describe your Inner Brilliance as the diamond of your soul. The part of you that you bury so deep within you, hidden away from everyone, in an attempt to protect yourself from being hurt. The eight stories shared within this book are the gifts of the co-authors who have joined forces to support you in truly reigniting your own inner brilliance, brushing yourself off, and giving yourself permission to shine brighter than ever before.
The beauty of these eight stories shared within this book is that the eight female leaders who have shared actual experiences of how they reignited their inner brilliance by embracing their self-love, self-worth, and inner confidence. The stories shared to remind you that:
~ You are good enough, you always have been and you always will be;
~ You have always belonged and your tribe is waiting for you;
~ You didn’t fail, you only gained feedback;
~ You are worthy of achieving everything your heart desires;
~ You deserve the love that your heart desires.
These eight inspirational female leaders from four countries have come together on a soul mission to support others around the world to be healed by their stories, their journeys, and their message which has resulted in a magical experience for the readers. They have exposed themselves for the very first time, sharing some of their most intimate stories allowing you to see themselves in their brilliance. They share compelling stories, experiences, wisdom, and truth to support you in stepping through your own personal challenge you may be facing right now to support you in embracing your own inner brilliance.
The powerful messages support the reader in reconnecting with self-love, self-worth, and inner confidence as you courageously decide to embrace your brilliance fully.
Remember, you are brilliant, you always have been and you always will be brilliant.
GIVING BACK – 40% of all sales for this book are being donated to various charities around the world, supporting the positive impact for women, including the Donna Marie Foundation.
Future Titles
We are very excited to share several opportunities over the next 6 – 12 months. We love working with authors who are looking to take their very first step into becoming an author by co-authoring a book. Following the success of our past anthologies, we have a number of other opportunities that we will be opening our call for authors very soon. We have shared briefly about them below.
Gifts of gratitude
We will very soon begin our call for authors for our next book following the success of Manifested Blessing.
We will be releasing this book in mid 2021.
Messages to My Mother
We will be beginning our call for authors very soon for the next book in the Legacy Collection, Messages to My Mother. We will be opening the call for authors once the first book in the series has been launched in November. Our very first book will be Messages to My Younger Self.
We will be releasing this book in mid 2021.
Messages to My Father
We are very excited to be able to begin our call for authors very soon for authors who would like to share a message to their father, whether there is a message that you didn’t feel you were able to share previously, you have not been able to share because your father is no longer with us, or for some other reason. This will be a powerful book, in the healing of the father wound for many authors who choose to join us.
We will be releasing this book in mid 2021.
The Bliss Series
At Carnelian Moon Publishing, we are all about Bliss and we do Bliss-ness here. So of course, we are getting ready to launch our series of Bliss Series, more information to follow on this very soon.
We will be releasing this book in late 2021.
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