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Shendl
Diamond, M.A., Certified Life Coach, artist and
author. In addition to her work as writer and
artist, Shendl (pronounced SHANE-dul) mentors
aspiring authors, creative artists, project developers
and business owners in developing their projects
— books, music, greeting cards, workshops,
businesses, etc. She deeply enjoys working with
people, helping to inspire and support them as
they develop their projects and accomplish the
goals they set for themselves. With any project,
goal or creative endeavor, the most difficult
part is often finding ongoing support, encouragement,
and inspiration, as well as finding the resources
necessary to move those goals or projects forward.
Shendl’s commitment to helping others, the
planet, nature and animals is a prominent aspect
of her artwork, her writings and her coaching.
Shendl has for many years worked to rescue animals
that have been abandoned and abused. She is frequently
called upon to support other animal lovers who
are grieving the loss of a beloved companion..
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Lora
de la Cruz, M.Ed., (Lora Ann) Certified Life Coach
and author, considers being mother of her two
children her most important and fascinating “project”
to date. She also teaches literacy, life skills,
yoga and meditation to kids and adults. While
working with Deepak Chopra at the Chopra Center
for Well-Being, Lora developed a children’s
program based on Dr. Chopra’s “Seven
Spiritual Laws.” Lora shares her passion
for learning and teaching through workshops and
seminars that empower others through her nonprofit
organization, The Inner Wisdom Institute. As the
published author of children’s stories,
short stories, educational articles and a multicultural
program for literacy and character development,
Lora also mentors aspiring author. Her dreams
include but are not limited to raising healthy,
loving and compassionate kids, world domination
through peaceful and creative living, and unlimited
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Hannah
Shaffer, Illustrator, was a high-school senior
when she completed the illustrations for Seven
Stories to Live By and is now in her first year
at university. Hannah is an extraordinary young
woman who enjoys writing, painting, drawing, drama,
and singing. She was recently featured as one
of Delaware County’s Young Emerging Artists.
She was also a member of the National Honor Society
and the National Music Honor Society. Hannah is
an avid reader and passionate about creating awareness
and change in the areas of equality, environmental
issues, human rights, and animal rights. She fesses
up to an addiction to sugar cookies and Parmesan
cheese, hopes to someday travel to Tibet to milk
yaks, plans to own a pot-bellied pig at some point
in the future, and believes laughter is life’s
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Yani,
along with her siblings, was rescued 15 years
ago. She enjoyed enthusiastic conversations, eating,
spending time with friends and writing stories
about her experiences. She was a very loving,
affectionate and opinionated critter angel. Sadly
little Yani passed away 2 days before her book
arrived from the printer. She was always an amazing
critter angel and we know she is now watching
over all of us and continuing to help with our
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projects developed at LikeMinds Press would not
be possible without an amazing support team to
whom we are eternally grateful. Gigantic thank
yous to Phil, Lisa Polikov, Tim (our stellar web-guy
at abcwebservice.com), Mary, and the extremely
essential Billy and Grant just to name a few.
It takes a village to get creative ventures out
into the world. |
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