Best Seller Campaign
Best Seller Anniversary
2 years ago today, I decided to write my book, to share my poetry – my journey. 1 year ago today, I actually did it. Celebrating CHOSEN’s 1 year anniversary & all the awesome supporters in my life who made it possible. — FLASHBACK — Wait, did I just write a book? November of 2015…
Read More#1 BEST SELLING MESSAGE
There comes a point in every author and messenger’s journey when they realize their message is far bigger than they are – when their eyes start to open a little wider right after they hear the word YES slip of their own lips, when they watch their hands start moving a little faster and their…
Read MoreA Dream Come True
Thank you to all my Love Lights out there for all your support today! It is because of you that I am able to say I am the author of a #1 BEST SELLER in TWO Amazon categories: Teen & Young Adult Physical & Emotional Abuse and Teen & Young Adult Dating & Intimacy. AND……
Read MoreBlind Tyranny
The harsh reality of teen violence and abuse… 1. Roughly 1.5 million high school boys and girls in the U.S. admit to being intentionally hit or physically harmed in the last year by someone they are romantically involved with. 2. Teens who suffer dating abuse are subject to long-term consequences like alcoholism, eating disorders, promiscuity,…
Read MoreWait, did I just write a book?
Wait, did I just write a book? November of 2015 – one year ago… “Yeah this is my sister, Alyssa. She’s writing a book.” I coughed as my coffee practically sputtered through my nose. Just one swift kick under the table should shut her up. My sister, Amanda Johnson, just looked at me and smiled.…
Read MoreLaughter’s Cure
Cheers to the awesome and amazing year of 2014 that taught me the healing power of laughter… May I dwell on this lesson in my time of need.
Read MoreSweet Solitude
I can see your doors… the ones to your kingdom, your garden, your reservoir. I can see them closing, screeching, slamming to their final shut. I can feel your backbone collapsing in exhaustion from holding the weight of every fight upon your dainty little shoulders. I can hear your stomach churning, twisting in confusion and…
Read MoreLove On The Horizon
There we were… he on his knees and me holding my head. After fifteen years of marriage, I had just told him if he were in a line-up of potential spouses, I would look right over him. I’d choose someone else. I didn’t know him anymore. How could we have gotten here? Yes, I…
Read MoreOn deck… Alyssa Coelho
“On deck… Alyssa Coelho.” I made my way to the left side of the stage while adrenaline sent my every heartbeat throbbing through my chest, vibrating my rib cage and choking my oh so dry throat. I looked down at the book in my hand to remind myself why I was here. My book… My…
Read MoreThe World Needs Me
“Arise” – CHOSEN | Summer 2016 A very wise man once said “You must be the change you want to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi is known, to this day, for his nonviolent philosophy and movements for promoting justice, harmony, and peace between people of all origins and faiths. Imagine, just for a moment,…
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