Books with author Sally Taylor

As electrifying as it is heartbreaking, Sam Taylor's explosive fantasy debut We Are the Fire is perfect for fans of An Ember in the Ashes and the legend of Spartacus.In the cold, treacherous land of Vesimaa, children are stolen from their families by a cruel emperor, forced to undergo a horrific transformative procedure, and serve in the army as magical fire-wielding soldiers. Pran and Oksana―both taken from their homeland at a young age―only have each other to hold onto in this heartless place.Pran dreams of one day rebelling against their oppressors and destroying the empire; Oksana only dreams of returning home and creating a peaceful life for them both.When they discover the emperor has a new, more terrible mission than ever for their kind, Pran and Oksana vow to escape his tyranny once and for all. But their methods and ideals differ drastically, driving a wedge between them. Worse still, they both soon find that the only way to defeat the monsters that subjugated them may be to become monsters themselves.

Unless we learn to love ourselves we will become slaves to the opinions and judgments from others. A healthy self-image, on the other hand, will bring peace to our souls during life's most difficult struggles. This children's story demonstrates the struggle to live a victorious life. For, in the end, this frail little flower is strengthened as she builds her faith on the foundation of love and forgiveness. The magic discovered by this delicate little flower is not only her story but my story too. Perhaps it is yours as well! Through Sally Taylor's own trials and triumphs she has come to believe in the power of faith, love, and forgiveness as key objectives in her personal pursuit of happiness. Life's experiences have taught her valuable lessons which she has come to identify as deep-rooted convictions. She feels certain that these convictions are necessary in the pursuit of peace with one's self. Using a colorful blend of experience, talent, and imagination she dedicates her convictions to the future generations.

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also! Selfishness and greed are caused by fear. Sharing helps release us from these fears, and offers us the freedom to love ourselves as well as those around us. The cycle of fear in this story was broken as the little old lady reached out to help another. The remedy to the old lady's selfishness was love, for love casts away all fear.

Filter Shift describes the notion of unconscious filters: how we create them, how we perceive the world through them, and how they control us. The vast majority of us persistently held back by our unconscious biases and misperceptions, even with the best of intentions. Filter Shift explores the unseen dynamics that get in the way, providing a series of blueprints for success.