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24/02/2023

I Am Strength contributor, Amber Hyder, has a leadership project, GNA Success Stories, where she highlights successful and inspiring alums from her home town. If interested, please give GNA Success Stories a follow for these positive and uplifting stories.

“I don't see being successful as a one-time destination, but rather a journey. To me, I believe I've achieved success because I continually strive to be the best version of myself. From my time as a GNA student until now, I have grown both personally and professionally, despite facing the inevitable setbacks.

Along this journey, I have been afforded many great opportunities. In addition to working for America250PA, the Pennsylvania Department of State, Pennsylvania Governor's Office, and Pennsylvania House of Representatives, I have been able to meet some pretty influential people, like Governor Tom Wolf, President Biden, and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Growing up, I didn't see myself represented in the media, or even in our community. Thankfully, in recent years, we have seen more diversity in NEPA. Through my story, I want other young people to see themselves in me and inspire them to believe they could achieve anything they put their minds to.

After graduating from King's College in 2019, I planned to seek employment in Harrisburg. However, I just so happened to see a Facebook post from Ms. Muench, regarding the College and Career Adviser position at GNA. I decided to accept the position because I thought about how impactful it would've been to have someone helping me navigate life after high school, and I wanted to give back to the community that helped shape me.

Additionally, I created the "Justin J. Victor Legacy Award," which is in memory of my dad. It is given to a Greater Nanticoke Area senior who has exemplified perseverance and strength, despite personal challenges. The recipient also demonstrates kindness and generosity in an effort to improve the lives of those within his/her community.

Now, as the Director of Partnership and Engagement, I foster strong relations with stakeholders, from across Pennsylvania, as we prepare for the Semiquincentennial in 2026! I would also love to run for political office in the future to create meaningful and positive change.”

Jaclyn Victor, 2015
Director of Partnerships and Engagement for America250PA
Deputy Director of Scheduling for Josh Shapiro

24/02/2023

I Am Strength contributor, Tara Lynn Marta, has a recurring YouTube show, Tea With Tara, where she interviews writers, actors, and journalists about their craft. Be sure to give her author page and YouTube channel a follow to see the interesting guests she has lined up.

Alison Arngrim sits down with me to talk about her amazing career on the hit TV series Little House on the Prairie and life after the show.

03/01/2023

It is with heavy hearts we say goodbye to our sister in strength, Sharon Mitchell, who passed peacefully in her sleep last night. Her poem, “The Baggage of Mortality,” is more poignant today than ever. Sharon will be remembered as a talented and moving writer and a wonderful person. I am so happy to have known her, and so sad it couldn’t have been longer. Our prayers, positive energy, and compassionate thoughts are with her family.

05/12/2019

I Am More Than My Addiction is now available on Amazon for only $2.99! Please consider purchasing this e-book with 50% of proceeds benefiting TWLOHA. To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and su***de. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and to invest directly into treatment and recovery.

Please also leave a positive review so these authors know how much their beautiful, soul-baring pieces are appreciated. Have a wonderful holiday season, and please remember to approach others with an empathetic heart and always be kind. ❤

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True stories, poems, and essays about addiction by addicts and their loved ones. Every day, opioids kill more than 115 people in the United States alone. The misuse of and addiction to opioids—including prescription pain relievers, he**in, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl—is a...

26/06/2019

Congrats, Elise Emersyn on being a featured author at Grateful Roast Cafe and Coffee Roaster! If you’re local in the Nanticoke area, head over for some coffee and a copy of her book, Drowning Back to Life, for only $10!

And the best part: $5 from each purchase will benefit Ruth’s Place, the only emergency shelter for homeless women in Luzerne County. A program of Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania, Ruth's Place has provided emergency shelter and services for over 4,000 homeless women since its beginning in 2003. This program needs your help to continue giving women the assistance they need to find permanent housing.

Thanks, Elise, for helping continue our mission of empowering women and girls ❤️

24/05/2019

We’re currently making the final selections for the I Am More Than My Addiction anthology as well as decisions on the full-length manuscripts you submitted. We will get back to everyone who submitted pieces shortly.

We are now closed to all submissions. Be sure to check back occasionally for new calls. 📚

23/04/2019

Don’t forget, we’re collecting essays, poems, and art about addiction at the end of the month for a new anthology. If you’re unsure f what you have fits what we want, send it! The worst we can say is no. We don’t get hung up on word count and don’t choice and will never reject you for “breaking the rules.” What’s most important to us is that your piece is well-written and genuine. If it is, we’ll consider it.

Don’t forget to text your writery friends who abstain from social media but might be interested in submitting. Good luck, and happy writing 🙂



https://blindfaithbooks.com/current-open-submissions/

For a limited time, send us ANY book-length project you’ve got sitting on your computer. We’ll consider books of poetry, essays, memoirs, novels, short stories, children’s books, …

08/04/2019

contributors Alyssa Waugh, Kabria Rogers, Dawn Zera, and Tara Lynn Marta will be presenting at the 2019 Women’s Conference hosted by King’s College and Wilkes University Monday, April 8 at 9:30am discussing “New Narratives of Gender in the Media.”

The theme asks participants to consider how gender has influenced, changed in, and been changed by various media platforms. The public sphere increasingly intersects with private lives, and the consequences for s*x and gender have been numerous. This conference seeks to examine the impacts of these intersections and their significance for women and gender in our societies.

Thank you for joining us in the new conversation on women. See you there!

22/02/2019

Some pics from our reading at Misericordia University tonight. Thanks to all who came out despite the February ice-muck! It was a great night!

22/02/2019

Wednesday, February 27 will mark the seventh time in three years that a GNA journalist will be featured in the local newspaper. Be sure to grab a copy of the Citizens’ Voice next week to read an article concerning GNA’s contributions to the community.

Also, be sure to check out thegnainsider.com on a weekly basis to see what’s going on in our school. Last week, a GNA journalist completed an article and interview with 2006 GNA graduate Alyssa Waugh, an established author, editor, publisher, professor and activist. Read about her collection of stories, art, and poetry created by women in I AM STRENGTH: True Stories of Everyday Superwomen. Click the link below to read more!

https://thegnainsider.com/15822/showcase/where-are-they-now-alyssa-waugh-gna-06/

21/02/2019

Just a little desk chaos for ya. -Alyssa

21/02/2019

If you're in Dallas or the surrounding area, come out to the Misericordia library tonight for some poetry and prose with local authors along with a Q&A about writing and publication. Dawn Leas, Amber Hyder, Maura Nicholls Maros, and Alyssa Waugh will be in attendance reading, taking questions, and selling/signing books. See you then!

DALLAS TWP. — The Friends of the Mary Kintz Bevevino Library at Misericordia University will host, “Local Poets and Writers,” a poetry reading on Thursday, Feb. 21 from 7 to 9 p.m.

12/02/2019

Wanna get published?

Now that we have your attention, we're still accepting poetry, essays, and art for our upcoming anthology. But the deadline to submit is April 30th!

And, for a limited time, send us ANY book-length manuscript you have sitting on your computer. We will consider poetry, essays, memoirs, novels, graphic novels, children's books, or whatever else you've got. Any genre. Any style. Just send us something that demands to be told.

Check out the deets: https://blindfaithbooks.com/current-open-submissions/

Interested in reviewing our stuff on Amazon, Goodreads, or your blog in exchange for free books? Send an e-mail to [email protected] with "book reviews" in the subject line and we'll add you to our list.

Please take a moment to share these opportunities with your bookish friends and invite them to like our page so they never miss one.

Do you have blind faith?

12/02/2019

We just passed our 1000th page like! Let’s take a moment to enjoy that. Whoo! 🍾

We don’t always get an influx of follows, but when we do, it’s usually after a public event. Thanks for coming out to see us read, buying our books, and for your continued support. We appreciate each and every one of you, and can’t wait to see some of your writing as well!

Keep those submissions coming, and please take a moment to share our page with your bookish friends for future opportunities.

09/02/2019

The future is female! (No I have not run out of feminist t-shirts.) And one in front of the Hillary/Warren/Harris stickers to remind myself women have faced greater pressure than public readings. There’s still time to get to the Olde Brick Theatre in Scranton to hear me read fiction. See you there! -Alyssa

18/01/2019

While we were all eating, drinking, and being merry this holiday season, Elise Emersyn Poetry was celebrating her book release and KILLING IT on Instagram! Did we mention she's now a Pack Poetry Curator? You go girl!

Follow her on Instagram to keep up with all her amazing features, and pick up a copy of Drowning Back to Life if you haven't already.

https://www.instagram.com/eliseemersynpoetry/

https://www.amazon.com/Drowning-Back-Life-Elise-Emersyn/dp/0578418967/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1547844794&sr=8-1&keywords=drowning+back+to+life

Don't forget to leave a nice review for her on Amazon and Goodreads! Leaving a review is a quick, easy, and free way to let your favorite writers know you support them and to keep on doing what they do. Thanks all!

912 Followers, 1,860 Following, 215 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Elise Emersyn ()

18/01/2019

Hey all! We had a VERY busy holiday season but we're back in the real world now and looking forward to reading all your NaNoWriMo submissions! There's still time to submit--send us anything! Click here to find out more and to submit to our latest anthology as well: https://blindfaithbooks.com/current-open-submissions/

This November, Blind Faith Books asked for your daily progress on book-length manuscripts while providing the extra motivation of possible publication! Now, as promised, Blind Faith Books will cons…

13/12/2018

Since Elise Emersyn started sharing her poetry on Instagram a few months ago, she has been a Featured Poet on:

-Pack Poetry with its 11.5k Followers, 3 Times
-The Rain of Poetry, 9,127, twice
-Pink Lotus Poetry, 549, twice
-By Me Poetry America, 23.2k
-By Me Womb, 8,278
-Bleeding Soul Buds, 2,006
-Door to Our Souls, 11.5k

Her poetry has been read live on:
Her Heart Poetry's (35.6k) “Her Red Carpet Heart” and twice on “Friday Night Hearts.”

And her poetry has been selected twice as a silverleaf poetry Sunday Contest favorite (20.6k followers)

We are thrilled to announce you can now purchase her debut book of poetry, Drowning Back to Life! It makes a great gift and arrives in time for Christmas! And today, save $5 on book orders of $20+ with promo code GIFTBOOK18.

Happy reading! And be sure to follow Elise on Facebook and Instagram for more!

In her debut book of poetry, Elise Emersyn distills moments of human experience from the confusing and chaotic to the terrifying and tragic to the beautiful and profound. She examines family, relationships, abuse, struggles with body image and confidence, and the influence of the surrounding worl...

13/12/2018

Hey Faith fam, we just passed 800 likes! It wasn't too long ago we were making our 700 post. We are growing in our love of great stories that demand to be told. Please help us in this mission and take a moment to invite your book-loving friends and fellow writers to follow our page for free book giveaways, new releases, author interviews, book signing and reading events, submissions calls, and more! Let's shoot for 1000 likes!

10/12/2018

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03/12/2018

Want to win a signed copy of Elise Emersyn’s new book, Drowning Back to Life? That was rhetorical; of course you do! Here’s your chance. Just follow these easy steps to enter. Have blind faith-Good luck!

03/12/2018

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This November, Blind Faith Books asked for your daily progress on book-length manuscripts while providing the extra motivation of possible publication! Now, as promised, Blind Faith Books will consider any manuscript sent to us during December 2018 or January 2019. All genres will be considered including novels, short story collections, nonfiction, poetry, children’s books, etc. Simply send us a story that demands to be told. Click below for more info.

This November, Blind Faith Books asked for your daily progress on book-length manuscripts while providing the extra motivation of possible publication! Now, as promised, Blind Faith Books will cons…

02/12/2018

Some photos from Library Express Friday night. We saw and spoke to a lot of new people, and once again ran out of chairs! It has been such an honor connecting with our readers and spreading awareness about women’s issues. Thank you everyone who bought and reviewed and who came out to our readings and signings. Stay strong! We’ll see you in 2019!

30/11/2018

Hmm...what feminist t-shirt to wear today: Nasty Woman, Wonder Woman, The Future is Female? Got it. “Women’s rights are human rights.” You still have time to get to Library Express Bookstore at the Steamtown Mall in Scranton to see the last event of 2018! We hope to see you there at 6pm!

29/11/2018

Contributor Tara Lynn Marta did this great interview with the Weekender about ! There will be a reading and book signing tomorrow at Library Express at the Steamtown Mall. This will be your last chance to attend an event until spring! We hope to see you there!

SCRANTON — Women create an impact every day and each of them in their own

24/11/2018

If you want to support and women’s rights, please consider purchasing a copy of . The holidays are here and it makes a great gift—not just to the recipient, but to the women and girls benefiting from Girls Inc. and NO Means NO Worldwide. Many thanks from our small team here at BFB.

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Women are superheroes. Strength is built into every aspect of our lives. I AM STRENGTH is a collection of true essays, poems, and art created by women from all walks of life championing our everyday struggles and triumphs. Every woman has a song of strength to sing, and I AM STRENGTH will help am...

24/11/2018

Congratulations to our editor, Alyssa Waugh, whose poem “Sure” is featured on Writing in a Woman’s Voice today!

19/11/2018

SOON.

Elise Emersyn Poetry

15/11/2018

check in! How are you all doing tonight? What are you working on? What are you stuck on? Comment below. Let’s support and inspire one another. Have blind faith!

12/11/2018

Getting published takes talent, skill, hard work, and persistence. Sometimes the final ingredient writers need to finish a project is motivation. How's this for motivation? To anyone participating in NaNoWriMo, Blind Faith Books will consider any manuscript for publication! Send your NaNoWriMo novels to us any time in December or January and we will take a look! Have blind faith!

And don’t forget to post your nanowrimo progress below so we can continue to encourage and inspire one another!