South African musician, music therapist and activist Sharon Katz uses her music for social activism around the world. Making history by breaking through Apartheid's barriers to form a 500-voice multicultural choir in her home country, Sharon took the group and her band on tour aboard "The Peace Train" to promote Nelson Mandela's vision of a nonracial South Africa. After his election, Sharon Katz & The Peace Train became the country's first musical ambassadors of the new democracy. Their busy schedule includes many international performances as well as new recordings.
In addition to performing as a soloist, duo, with her band, choirs and orchestras, Sharon is currently working in schools and shelters in the border region between San Diego, California and Tijuana, Mexico and with migrant children and girls rescued from trafficking rings.
For more information about Sharon Katz & The Peace Train visit: www.sharonkatz.com
Daughter of the Drowned Empire by Frankie Diane Mallis
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Barnes and Noble Blog Top Five Indie Fave
#1 Best Seller in Historical Fantasy
#1 Best Seller in Greek & Roman Myth and Legend
Like Fourth Wing, Daughter of the Drowned Empire combines magic, fantasy, and a delicious slow-burn romance. -Town&Country
One fantastical world. One fierce heroine to take it down! Daughter of the Drowned Empire is sexy, thrilling, and pure magic. -Cecy Robson, author of Bloodguard
DAUGHTER OF THE DROWNED EMPIRE by Frankie Mallis is a breathtaking and sumptuous fantasy romance that had me kicking my feet, gasping for air, and blushing from the first page to the last. Filled with intriguing court dynamics, the world feels completely fresh and immersive. Lyr is a flawed and lovable heroine you can't help but root for, giving vibes of a magical Cleopatra. One of my favourite reads of the year! - Elizabeth Helen, author of Bonded by Thorns
Frankie Diane Mallis Frankie Diane Mallis is the best selling author of the DROWNED EMPIRE, romantic fantasy series. The books have hit #1 on Amazon numerous times, and were a Barnes and Noble Blog Top 5 Indie Fave.
The series currently includes: Daughter of the Drowned Empire, Guardian of the Drowned Empire, Lady of the Drowned Empire and the upcoming Warrior of the Drowned Empire. She has also published the prequel and companion novels: Solstice of the Drowned Empire, Son of the Drowned Empire and the upcoming Bastard, and Lord of the Drowned Empire (completing Rhyan’s POV).
She lives outside of Philadelphia where she is an award-winning university professor. Frankie is also one of the co-hosts of Bothered & Bewildered: A Buffyverse Podcast.
When not writing or teaching, she practices yoga (and has her 200 hour yoga certification) and belly dance (she was a pro-dancer for over a decade) and can usually be found baking gluten free desserts.
-- MY GOLDEN HEART -- by Denzel A. Pryor, 2016 Honoree
My golden heart comes from seeing so many starve,
Not from the stomach pain, no no I'm speaking of the heart,
That empty space we can't erase
And if we try we'll be displaced
So we walk around with this . . frustration at another race. .
class . . gender . . Religion . . Or occupation
This anger enslaves our minds and depletes our appreciation
For humanity . . History repeating itself this is insanity
What is peace if we keep treating each other so nastily?
What is a heart if unconditional love continues to be an absentee?
What is unity if we can't collectively practice philanthropy?
What is a soul that's not affected by a tragedy?
What are WE . . If we're disconnected from humanity?
Food for thought . . I challenge you to search within your heart
Dig deep and realize where the healing needs to start
Learn how to diffuse a situation just as quickly as it sparks
Know how to cope; so many of us know only how to mope
That's just wasting time in a paradigm that makes you give up hope
Free yourself . . In this space here you should be able to be yourself
I'll leave you with this . .
As we rejoice as a golden hearted village
let's not forget to connect and build relations
Because our mission should now be to collectively
mold golden hearts all across the nation.
