Internationally-acclaimed author, Terry Angel Mason, on “A Touch of Grace” 8/12/11 at 8:00PM (PST)

Internationally-acclaimed  author, speaker, and LGBT Civil Rights activist Terry Angel Mason, will be a special guest on “A Touch of Grace” radio show with Host & Producer G.D. Grace  on Friday, August 12^th, at  8:00 PM PST.


The live show can be heard at      http://www.blogtalkradio.com/author2beepa. Listeners can call in with questions and comments by calling (347) 215-6245.

A revered author, minister, and speaker, Angel Mason has been garnering local and national praise for his latest literary release titled, They Say That I Am Broken, a powerful book aimed at spreading truth about the dangers and consequences of homophobia, hate, and inequality.

Visit www.TerryAngelMason.com for more information.

Angel Mason, a beloved international columnist, has written numerous, compelling articles discussing issues affecting the gay and lesbian community, and is a maverick for gay rights. A self-published author, Mason exploded on the literary scene with the poignant release of Love Won’t Let Me Be Silent, a gripping tome that offered strategies to help parents, families, ministers, teachers and community leaders effectively understand and support gay teens, young adults, and people infected with HIV/AIDS. Mason’s book touched the lives of millions and was submitted for a Pulitzer Prize and numerous awards, including the Lambda Literary Award and the Stonewall Awards.

Mason’s latest, highly anticipated release, They Say That I Am Broken, is set to be released this summer, and is a gripping page-turner that deals with a plethora of issues affecting Same-Gender-Loving community, including homophobia in the Black Church, HIV, DADT (Don’t Ask Don’t Tell), gay marriage, homeless gay children, and more.

The book also features captivating articles about CNN anchor and author Don Lemon, The Los Angeles Lakers’ basketball superstar Kobe Bryant, and much more. They Say That I Am Broken is poised to gain worldwide recognition as it affirms God’s love for all people, and eloquently dissects race, religion and homosexuality through empowering essays, poems and stories.


They Say That I Am Broken can be pre-ordered by visiting www.TerryAngelMason.com.   Electronic review copies of They Say That I Am Broken are now available for the media upon request by contacting Florence Edwards at Florence@Publicity911.com.

Angel Mason’s work has been featured in publications all over the world. Please view his latest articles about marriage equality:

IT’S OUR TIME FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY. 

http://sdgln.com/commentary/2011/06/28/commentary-time-us-and-marriage-equality

Prop 8: Out of Sight, But Not Out of Mind (Edge Magazine)

http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=local&sc2=news&sc3=&id=123024

The Ugandan Homophobic Plague That Has Spread And Infested Ghana!

http://blogs.realhealthmag.com/angelmason/2011/08/the_ugandan_homophobic_plague.html

Terry Angel Mason is available for all media interviews/appearances. Interview requests should be submitted to Florence@Publicity911.com. Electronic review copies of They Say That I Am Broken are also available upon request.

About Global Author Terry Angel Mason

Terry Angel Mason is an internationally renowned author, keynote speaker, poet, singer, songwriter, minister, and Civil Rights activist who currently resides is Southern California. He is the author of three popular titles, Love Won’t Let Me Be Silent, They Say That I am Broken, and The Dream Keeper, set to be released later this year).

A revered leader and global change agent, Terry Angel Mason’s mission is to inspire, educate and empower millions around the world, and promote love and acceptance for all people.  A highly sought after author and activist, Mason has been featured in The Advocate, Broadway World, The Windy City Times Newspaper, New Pittsburgh Courier, New England Enquirer, Our Weekly Magazine, Out Impact,  ME Magazine, POZ Magazine,  A & U Magazine, Real Health Magazine, Q Magazine, Echelon Magazine, and in many popular publications.

For breaking news, articles, interviews, or to learn more about Terry Angel Mason, visit his website at www.TerryAngelMason.com

He can also be reached on the Web at: 

• www.facebook.com/home.php#/terryangelmason,www.myspace.com/angelslovesongs

• www.myspace.com/booksthatprosper

• http://twitter.com/ALOVEBALLAD.

Author, G. D. Grace Literary Links: 

http://stores.lulu.com/enlightenment4theheart

http://author2be.wordpress.com/

http://authorgdgrace.blogspot.com/

EMAIL: Detria0918@sbcglobal.net

“A Touch of Grace” Blog Talk Radio Show: 

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/author2beepa

CALL IN NUMBER TO SHOW: (347) 215-6245

(Psalms 30:5)

Author, Donta’ Morrison: Thursday,8/11/2011 at 8:00PM (PST) on “A Touch of Grace”

Join, 5x-Self Published Author & Producer, G. D. Grace on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 8:00PM (Pacific Standard Time), as he engages in an insightful discussion with Author of “The End of The Rainbow“, Donta’ Morrison.


Taken from directly from his website: 

Tyrin and Khalil, are two men that have earned the privilege of living well. A beach home in Malibu, expensive cars, business owners, and a promising future together. Their love surpasses expectation and some view them as the ultimate Black gay couple. They have surrounded themselves with a strong circle of friends and are determined to prove that two men can succeed at love. However, one phone call will forever change the course of their relationship and hurl the two into a whirlwind of betrayal, heartbreak and newfound spiritual refuge. Does love have limitations, or can it really conquer all? Discover what happens when the perfect love turns chaotic; and everyone in their circle is relentlessly impacted by a devastating mistake never meant to surface. Friendships are questioned, faith is put to the test and the prayers of a mother are answered in the most unsuspecting of ways.

Donta’ Morrison’s Website:

http://www.dontamorrison.com/

Author, G. D. Grace Literary Links: 

http://stores.lulu.com/enlightenment4theheart

http://author2be.wordpress.com/

http://authorgdgrace.blogspot.com/

EMAIL: Detria0918@sbcglobal.net

“A Touch of Grace” Blog Talk Radio Show: 

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/author2beepa

CALL IN NUMBER TO SHOW: (347) 215-6245

(Psalms 30:5)

Stephen Schochet: Friday, 7/1/2011 at 8:00PM (PST) on “A Touch of Grace”

Join me, author & producer, G. D. Grace on “A Touch of Grace”, Friday, July 1st, 2011 at 8:00pm (Pacific Standard Time), as I engage in an enlightening thirty minute intimate interview with author of  "Hollywood Stories", Stephen Schochet.

Stephen Schocet's (Pronounced Show-Het) Brief Bio taken from the email he sent directly to me:

Author Stephen Schochet is a professional tour guide in Hollywood who years ago began collecting little-known, humorous anecdotes to tell to his customers. His new book Hollywood Stories: Short, Entertaining Anecdotes About the Stars and Legends of the Movies! contains a timeless treasure trove of colorful vignettes featuring an amazing all-star cast of icons including John Wayne, Charlie Chaplin, Walt Disney, Jack Nicholson, Johnny Depp, Shirley Temple, Marilyn Monroe, Marlon Brando, Errol Flynn, and many others both past and contemporary. Tim Sika, host of the radio show Celluloid Dreams on KSJS in San Jose has called Stephen, “The best storyteller about Hollywood we have ever heard.

Stephen Schochet's Literary Link: 

www.hollywoodstories.com

Author, G. D. Grace Literary Links: 

http://stores.lulu.com/enlightenment4theheart


http://author2be.wordpress.com/

http://authorgdgrace.blogspot.com/

EMAIL: Detria0918@sbcglobal.net

“A Touch of Grace” Blog Talk Radio Show: 

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/author2beepa

CALL IN NUMBER TO SHOW: (347) 215-6245

(Psalms 30:5)

Nicky Vanvalkenburgh : Thursday, 6/30/2011 at 1:00PM (PST) on “A Touch of Grace”

Join me, author & producer of "A Touch of Grace" on Thursday, June 30th, 2011 at 1:00pm for the interview that introduces a new genre of writing to the ATOG listeners.

Nicky Vanvalkenburgh's genre of writing is a step outside of the familiar fictional that I am accustomed to interviewing, so this show is another that is geared to the expansion of ATOG's core audience.

During this enlightening thirty minute segment, we will discuss Nicky's non-fictional book entitled, “Train Your Brain, Transform Your Life: How to Conquer ADHD In 60 Days, Without Ritalin”
I know it will be an enlightening thirty minutes, and I cannot wait!

Author, Nicky Vanvalkenburgh's literary link:

http://www.trainyourbraintransformyourlife.com/

Author, G. D. Grace Literary Links:
http://stores.lulu.com/enlightenment4theheart

http://author2be.wordpress.com/

http://authorgdgrace.blogspot.com/

EMAIL: Detria0918@sbcglobal.net

“A Touch of Grace” Blog Talk Radio Show: 

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/author2beepa

CALL IN NUMBER TO SHOW: (347) 215-6245

(Psalms 30:5)

*Special note by host & producer of  "A Touch of Grace":  The blog talk radio  interview with Nicky Vanvalkenburgh is not an endorsement by Author G. D. Grace, it is an interview that will allow listeners or any interested party to decide for themselves the accuracy of and legitimacy of said product/book*

Author G. D. Grace reserves all rights and reproduction without written permission is not permitted.  If found, legal action will be taken against the person(s) or company(s) that have cut or pasted (Plagiarized) any portion of this written document.  Author, G. D. Grace; Published © 2011 June

The Roads Around Obstacles... (reflections of a writer) GD 6-27-2011

 I have learned to take the roads around obstacles, and embrace opportunities that are presented to me.  There is no crime in not understanding the specifics about a business opportunity; the only crime is not having the courage to step out on faith and utilize your inner-abilities to understand it.  Educating ourselves is an investment in personal growth.  Reach for the stars
(reflections of a writer) GD

Author, G. D. Grace Literary Links: 

http://stores.lulu.com/enlightenment4theheart

http://author2be.wordpress.com/

http://authorgdgrace.blogspot.com/

EMAIL: Detria0918@sbcglobal.net

“A Touch of Grace” Blog Talk Radio Show: 

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/author2beepa

CALL IN NUMBER TO SHOW: (347) 215-6245

(Psalms 30:5)

Author G. D. Grace reserves all rights and reproduction without written permission is not permitted.  If found, legal action will be taken against the person(s) or company(s) that have cut or pasted (Plagiarized) any portion of this written document.  Author, G. D. Grace; Published © 2011 June

U. K., Author, J F Rodrigues : Friday, 6/24/2011 at 11AM (PST) on “A Touch of Grace”

Author, J. F. Rodrigues, "A Touch of Grace's" Friday, 6/24/2011 Guest

Join me, 5x self-published author, producer & host of blog talk radio's "A Touch of Grace",  for the interview that I have anticipated since last year 2010 -- It will be my first international interview on the show.

U. K based author, J. F. Rodrigues, reached out to me in email and presented me with the honor of interviewing him on the show.  His soon-to-be released book entitled, "The Reluctant Mr. Mum" chronicles a marital role reversal that took place during the years he spent retraining.

His impressive resume includes the titles of Baker, Engineer, Freelance Writer, and now published author.  The theme of his book deals with his personal experiences as a "Househusband" which he deems as being "a rarity".

Tune in on Friday, 6/24/2011 at 11am (Pacific Standard Time), I know it'll be another informative and insightful thirty minutes.

Author, J. F. Rodrigues literary link:

http://www.jfrodrigues.co.uk/

Author, G. D. Grace Literary Links: 

http://stores.lulu.com/enlightenment4theheart

http://author2be.wordpress.com/

http://authorgdgrace.blogspot.com/

EMAIL: Detria0918@sbcglobal.net

“A Touch of Grace” Blog Talk Radio Show: 

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/author2beepa

CALL IN NUMBER TO SHOW: (347) 215-6245

(Psalms 30:5)

Author G. D. Grace reserves all rights and reproduction without written permission is not permitted.  If found, legal action will be taken against the person(s) or company(s) that have cut or pasted (Plagiarized) any portion of this written document.  Author, G. D. Grace; Published © 2011 June

I'm Free (Reflections of a Writer) GD (6-12-2011)

A Writers Testimony: I had to stay courageous until God made it possible for me to leave a place that challenged me relentlessly to keep it together. The dark shadow that waited outside my door tested my faith without cease, but then one day God sent me Angels, and they lit the way, and now today.... I'm free.

(Reflections of a writer) GD

Author, G. D. Grace Literary Links:
http://stores.lulu.com/enlightenment4theheart

http://author2be.wordpress.com/

http://authorgdgrace.blogspot.com/

EMAIL: Detria0918@sbcglobal.net

“A Touch of Grace” Blog Talk Radio Show:
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“SoulTracks” – A Musical Hub Where R&B Music Thrives… write up by Author, G. D. Grace

If you love R&B Music from yesteryear and today, then you’ll love SoulTracks.  I stumbled upon this wonderful website while searching for music one afternoon back in 2008.  For a music lover like me, it was like striking gold in the golden hills of California again.  SoulTracks offers music lovers the option of purchasing hard to find music and the artist archive is absolutely mind-boggling.


You can find music from every period in R&B music, from The Temptations and The Four tops, to Donna Summer and Gloria Gayner, to The Debarges and The Deele, to Faith Evans and Mary J Blige, to Hall & Oats and George Micahel, to Luther Vandross and Will Downing.  I only scratched the surface of what is available on this magnificent website.

In addition to well-known artists, SoulTracks also introduces you to other talented artists who are on the rise — it’s the place where I first heard of Heston Frances and his “Story Teller” CD and Darien with his “If These Walls Could Talk” CD.  The prices are surprisingly competitive and sometimes even lower than what you would find at non-online retailers, and the quality of the product is very good.

The added treat on this website is that it provides bios and up-to-dates statuses on many of the artists featured. If you know about SoulTracks, then you know what I’m talking about already; if you don’t, go on ahead and indulge in this musical smorgasbord.  Trust me, it will satisfy your musical appetite.

                                                          Link to SoulTracks:

                                                       http://www.soultracks.com/

Author, G. D. Grace Literary Links: 

http://stores.lulu.com/enlightenment4theheart

http://author2be.wordpress.com/

http://authorgdgrace.blogspot.com/

EMAIL: Detria0918@sbcglobal.net

“A Touch of Grace” Blog Talk Radio Show: 

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/author2beepa

CALL IN NUMBER TO SHOW: (347) 215-6245

Author G. D. Grace reserves all rights and reproduction without written permission is not permitted.  If found, legal action will be taken against the person(s) or company(s) that have cut or pasted (Plagiarized) any portion of this written document.  Author, G. D. Grace; Published © 2011 June

"You" - (reflections of a writer) GD 6/9/11

Just came back from stepping outside.  It's a beautiful pre-summer night here in the little town I call home.  The silver hue of the crescent moon above against the darkness is magnificent.  And the numerous twinkling lights from the stars completed the picture.  The only thing missing, is you.











Author, G. D. Grace Literary Links: 

http://stores.lulu.com/enlightenment4theheart

 http://author2be.wordpress.com/

http://authorgdgrace.blogspot.com/

EMAIL: Detria0918@sbcglobal.net

“A Touch of Grace” Blog Talk Radio Show: 

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/author2beepa

CALL IN NUMBER TO SHOW: (347) 215-6245

Author G. D. Grace reserves all rights and reproduction without written permission is not permitted.  If found, legal action will be taken against the person(s) or company(s) that have cut or pasted (Plagiarized) any portion of this written document.  Author, G. D. Grace; Published © 2011 June

Excerpt from “Check Out your Mind…. The Modern Studies of Transendental Magnetics” by Author Mychal Simonz

A portion of Chapter Three:

The Ego

As I searched for more truths, I found that Mr. Sigmund Freud’s Theory is quite complex and although his writings on psycho sexual psychosexual development set the groundwork for how our personalities developed, it was only one of five parts to his overall theory of personality.  He also believed that different driving forces develop during these stages which play an important role in how we interact with the world.

According to Freud, we are born with our “id”. The id is an important part of our personality because as newborns, it allows us to get our basic needs met.  Freud believed that the id is based on our pleasure principle.  In other words, the “id” wants whatever feels good at the time, with no consideration for the reality of the situation.  When a child is hungry, the id wants food, and therefore the child cries.  When the child needs to be changed; the id cries.  When the child is uncomfortable, in pain, too hot, too cold, or just wants attention, the id speaks up until his or her needs are met.

The “id” doesn’t care about reality, about the needs of anyone else, only its own satisfaction.  If you think about it, babies are not real considerate of their parents’ wishes.  They have no care for time, whether their parents are sleeping, relaxing, eating dinner, or bathing.  When the id wants something, nothing else is important.

Within the next three years, as the child interacts more and more with the world, the second part of the personality begins to develop.  Freud labeled this part of the mind “the Ego”.  The ego is based on the reality principle.  The ego understands that other people have needs and desires and that sometimes being impulsive or even selfish can hurt us in the long run.  It’s the ego’s job to meet the needs of the “id”, while taking into consideration the reality of the situation.

The Superego is the moral part of us and develops due to the moral and ethical restraints placed on us by our caregivers.  Many equate the superego with the conscience as it dictates our belief of right and wrong.
Mr. Freud expressed that in a healthy person, the ego is the strongest so that it can satisfy the needs of the id, not upset or disturb the superego, and still take into consideration the reality of all situations.  I would imagine this is not an easy job by any means, but if the id gets too strong, impulses and self gratification begins to control the individual’s life.  It appears he also believed that If the superego becomes too strong, the person driven by rigid morals, would be become judgmental and become unwell to bend in their interactions with rest of the world.

In further observation I found that Mr. Freud believed that the majority of what we experience in our lives, what we call; the underlying emotions, beliefs, feelings, and impulses are not available to us at a conscious level.  He believed that most of what drives us is buried in our unconscious mind.  If you remember the Oedipus and Electra Complex, they were both pushed down into the unconscious, out of our awareness due to the extreme anxiety they caused.  While buried there, however, they continue to impact us dramatically according to Freud.

The role of the unconscious is only one part of the model.  Freud also believed that everything we are aware of is stored in our conscious.  Our conscious makes up a very small part of who we are.  At any given time, we are only aware of a very small part of what makes up our personality; most of what we are is buried and inaccessible at a level where we can consciously make use of it.

The last part is the pre-conscious or subconscious.  This is the part of us that we can access if prompted, but is not in our active conscious.  It is right below the surface, yet still buried to an extent unless we purposely search for it.  Information such as our address, some childhood music memories, or the name of your childhood pet is stored in the pre-conscious.

Because the unconscious is so large, and we’re only aware of the very small conscious at any given time, this theory has been compared to an iceberg, where the vast majority is buried beneath the water’s surface.  The water, however, would represent everything that we are not aware of; have not experienced, and that has not been integrated into our personalities, referred to as the “non-conscious”.

Sigmund Freud 

Mychal Simonz Media/Entertainment Links: 

Wikipedia (Musical Bio): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mychal_Simonz

REVERBNATION: http://www.reverbnation.com/mychalsimonz