Amy Stark's Books

 The holidays can be a rough time for everyone filled with depression and anxiety. Be kind to everyone because we all struggle.  Sometimes you don't see people's struggles.  There are some that don't talk about it and hide it. Some lash out. Everyone handles their depression and anxiety differently. Holidays bring out many things in people. They miss loved ones. Some don't have anyone. Some don't have anything. Try to be nice to others. No one needs people making them feel less. If you can try to help others do it. If you can make others feel included do that.

I've been trying to figure out a way to get more people to be interested in my books and it isn't easy. I share it on every social media platform nearly.  I've made book trailers on YouTube.  I engage with people.  I share my poetry and short stories.  Getting people to share it isn't always easy. It can get discouraging. People tell me pay for advertising.  I can't pay for those services so I rely on social media and word of mouth.  I don't give up though. 

Reaching Out (Kids poetry) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FAD93VY/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_P144AC7TAA2P5VVPC5WN Emotions Flowing Out (poetry)  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V4PQ94H/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_8Z3557QG6P29KN17AY13 Psychic Vampire Prophecies science fiction/fantasy for people 18yrs old and above) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F44KF70/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_MVFPDP0EPZ3STW95XEDJ Otherworld Dimensions Within (science fiction/ fantasy for people 18yrs and above) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075HJDXRN/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_NQFM0X9WYG3VENKM3P7X Unexpected Christmas Romance (Romance for people 18yrs and above. )  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01992YY60/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_ACFPMZ9PVH8ETYHPN4PP

 Anxiety can be to much on a person at times. It can make you feel like your heart is racing, breathing is difficult, and much more. Can even make you feel like you are having a heart attack.  Sometimes it can be super scary.  It is not always easy to know what triggers the attack.  It could be to many people,  loud noises, a smell,  or many other things.  It can be overwhelming. Sometimes we lose control because of it. There are many things to help and not every single one of those things will help every time and that is why you come up with multiple things to help. Down below I am going to make a list of things that may or may not work for you.  1)Music  2)Coloring  3) Counting to ten forwards or backwards  4)Walking  5) Dancing  6) Deep breathing exercises  7) Yoga 8) Reading  9)Taking pictures  10)Bubble bath  11) Aroma therapy  12) Meditation  I could go on and on. There are some ideas for you and I hope they are helpful to you. If it gets really bad get professional help and don&

 Thank you all who support me each and every day.  It really does mean a lot to me.Thank you for taking time out to read what I have to say. Much love to you all. 

 Today I am going to tell you what I am thankful and grateful for in my life. For one my kids. They are amazing and help me the best that they can. My family even though they sometimes drive me batty.  Having a place to live and call home because I know even though some things need fixed that at least I have a rood over my head which makes me lucky. I know that I am more fortunate than others and for that I am grateful.  The food that I have to be able to feed my kids and myself.  Grateful to those who have helped me in hard times. To those of you who support me in life and all I do I appreciate it. To those of you who call,text,or come see me thank you very much.  It means the world to me. Thanks to the ones who just check up on me. Thanks to those who buy my books. Thanks to those who share my books and photography. It means a lot.  Thankful to have people who help, listen, and put up with me. I'm very blessed and some of it is for the ones who support me. A big thanks to all my

 Sometimes we focus so much on ourselves that we tend to lose track of what is important.  The ones who listen to us and are truly there for us is something we need to appreciate and be thankful for.  We need to be more grateful.  Sometimes we need to take a time out and check on our family and friends.  We need to text,call, or go see them. What if we don't get another chance? How is that going to make you feel? Sometimes we make excuses and we need to stop. Even if we are depressed, anxious,  work a lot,  or even if life gets busy we need to start making time for the people we love and care about.  You learn how to make time to text and ask how they are doing and what they have been up to. Your family and friends shouldn't have to be the one who calls and texts or come to see you first all the time. People make time if they truly choose too.

 A pattern I keep noticing is how exes like to contact you out of the blue. Whether they really want you back or not there is no telling.  Whether they just want back in your pants well that is a possibility.  That isn't always the case.  My rule is usually don't ever speak to my exes again. There have been times I have. Some change and some are stuck in the past. I am not saying that exes can't be friends.  It all depends on the break up.  Make sure you set boundaries and don't fall back into the same patterns.  You deserve respect.  Ask them why they are texting out of the blue. Some come back or talk to you only because they remember what it is like and know what to expect though some of us change so they don't fully know.  Some say they don't want problems and if that's the case then don't message is how I look at it. Exes are exes for a reason.  We all learn from it or some stay stuck. No matter what everyone deserves the best.  

 Supporting others goes a long way.  When it comes to authors, photographers, musicians, artists, easy makers, and small businesses some don't have money for advertising so we all rely on word of mouth,  our websites, YouTube channels, blogs, and other social media to get it out there.  Here is the thing though we need our family, friends, fans,and followers to like,comment,share, review, and things like that for our products to be seen or heard about.  Yes, we do all need help. No, we aren't all rich. Some of us barely survive.  Now days people ask for freebies yet some don't even review or give you credit for your work.  Some want something for nothing. Help people out just to be kind.

 The only thing we are in control of is us. We can't control others and what they do. We have the choice to walk away and not let what others do control how we feel if we choose to. I am not saying it is easy. They get satisfaction when we react to how they effect us. We have the right to take that power away by focusing on us. How? Walk away or ignore them if you have that choice. You ignoring them will probably make them angry.  We can't control the world around us. We can choose to do better for ourselves.  When it comes to your happiness you have to put the work into it. No one can do it for you. People can listen and be there for you.  You have to put the work into it.

 When it comes to holidays I love all of them even though they can be stressful and depressing at times. I like the food and spending time with family even though sometimes they drive me batty.  Sometimes I have to take a time out and breathe.  There are times I have a meltdown.  I am trying to do better at that. Sometimes it is easier said than done. Depending on the holidays I go all out. There have been times where I have cooked and ended up stuck with all the dishes so now I buy paper plates. It helps with the stress some. Cooking is fun. I like all the holiday type movies and sometimes binge watch those. During the holidays it is important to work on your mental health.  If you feel overwhelmed or stressed talk to someone or get help if you need it. Do things for yourself also. 

 Some people are so mean to others.  They tear them down. Some of them call people fat,ugly,loser, and much worse things. You have people who laugh at other people's pain. There are people who push people over the edge.  Some become depressed, isolate themselves, cause PTSD, anxiety,  and even suicide. If it causes you these problems please seek help immediately. Everyone deserves the best. No one deserves to be bullied in real life or online. Some people online are like toxic vultures who talk about anyone and everyone and what is wrong with people.  Here is what is wrong with people we all judge and none of us are perfect.  The ones who hate on you are jealous because there life isn't going well. It just shows how miserable and insecure people in this world are. 

 Learn to love you for you.  Yes,it's okay to have flaws. Work at your own pace. Every person is different so don't compare yourself to others. You aren't what people say about you. Tell yourself that you are beautiful or handsome.  Tell yourself that you can do it. Do it for you not others. Say nice things about you.  Self care is important.  You deserve to shine inside and out. Just try.  Trying your best is all you can do. 

 Sometimes we need to take a break and spend quality time with the people we love a care about. Sometimes we don't make enough quality time. Quality time is important.  Watch a movie, play cards,board games, puzzles, talk, bonfires, BBQ, bowling, or other things together.  Make time for quality time. 

 Sometimes as parents we put a lot of pressure and expectations on our children which isn't right. We want to see them succeed but at what price.  We Sometimes push to hard. It becomes a battle. No one wins. You and your kid end up overwhelmed. Yes, they should have choices. There emotional well being is important.  Between home and school sometimes life is rough because of what everyone expects of you.  Take time out to see what is really going on with your child. Sometimes parents and adults need to shut up and truly listen to children whether they are young or teenagers. They need us to care and love them. It is okay to let them fail and make mistakes. If they need help get them help. Sometimes they need a therapist who understands. Let them express themselves. You wouldn't want your feelings invalidated so don't do it to them.  You don't like people setting expectations for you so don't do it to them.  Be supportive of their choices and decisions.  They don'

 Sometimes in life we aren't as grateful as we should be. We aren't thankful for what we have. We think about wants over what we really need.  Sometimes we should stop and reflect.  We should be thankful and grateful for our loved ones the ones who care about us.  We should be grateful for the small things in life. Slow down and enjoy it.  Take in the good. Give thanks all year round not just around Thanksgiving or holidays. 

 Sometimes you have to take time for yourself.  People may think it is selfish and it isn't selfish at all. It is time to reflect, reevaluate, decompress, renew energy, and so much more.  It is okay to do things to better yourself.  Taking time to work on mental and physical health is important. Don't let others dictate your happiness.  You are in control of your happiness not others.  They can listen and be there for you but you have to put the work into it. Don't stand in your own way.

  It's a dark stormy night this Halloween night. The clouds  are ominous.  You can feel the energy from the storm. 5 friends and me are staying in an abandoned house deep in the Bayou of Louisiana.  I had picked the place. My friends and I love spooky things. This year we are hoping for a good scare because last year we went to a cemetary and it was just a bunch of teenagers messing with us. We get to the abandoned house before it starts storming.  There is a fireplace in the living room and we light a fire to stay warm and cozy.  "Ari what is the plan?" my boyfriend asks. "I thought we would eat and check the house out after." My friends and I make sandwiches. We eat in the living room. While we are eating we hear kids laughing. We get up to see where it is coming from and find nothing.  It is  a big house you can get lost in because the house is made like a maze. "This house is strange," Joe says. "Did you know  it was made like a maze?&quo

 Recently I finished writing Psychic Vampire Prophecies Volume 5 and it took me long enough.  I have edited a little but not much of it. It will take me a while to edit it with how long the book is going to be. I cram packed a lot into this one book. The last book is probably about 2000 pages if not more. It is the longest book in the series and took me a long time to finish it. There is a lot of new things going on in the final book. Some will try to make sense of some of it. When it comes to how I wrote Vampires yes I made them seem more human because I wanted people to think what if they did live among us and this is how they truly live their lives.

 Happy November the first.  I hope that all of you have a wonderful November and that all your dreams and goals come true. Keep trying your best.  Remember trying is better than nothing at all.🤗🤗🤗