Hey, everyone. Some exciting info here. A new project by the wonderful and esteemed Michelle Ayon Navajas, internationally acclaimed author and editor of Hotel by Masticadores and Masticadores Philippines, has come to fruition and will be available March 8, 2025. After Rain Skies: The Global Anthology, the third installment of the After Rain Skies series which focuses on themes of surviving abuse and violence, features a global line-up of authors sharing their unique experiences of finding light and hope in the darkness. You can learn more about this important project here:
Here’s wishing Michelle all the best with this significant project. May it inspire hope in all who read it.
This sounds exciting Mike π
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I agree–it’s an important initiative and I hope it receives a lot of attention. π
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I am so excited about this Mike .
I admire Michelle greatly for all the work she does in raising awareness.
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Michelle’s a real dynamo with a heart of gold. She’s done important work in this regard, and I have tons of admiration and respect for her. I’m super-excited, too! π
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She is Mike, a queen in my eyes.
I can’t wait to buy a copy of this book.
I hope all is well with you my friend π€
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Thank you Maggie. I saw how violence affects and leaves a life long trauma to all its victims and it is my prayer that we put an end to this culture of abuse.
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It is my prayer too Mich ππ
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Aww, Mike thank you β€οΈπ
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Super exciting Mike! Congratulations! π
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Thanks, Kirsten. Michelle has done some wonderful work in raising awareness of this particular issue. I’m excited for her and hope this project reaches a lot of readers. π
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Thank you for sharing, Mike. ππ»ποΈ
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My pleasure, Michele. It’s certainly an important anthology, and I’m super-excited for Michelle. She’s put a lot of time and effort into raising awareness of this issue. π
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She is inspiring, talented, and motivating for us all! ππ»
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Thank you Michele πβ€οΈ
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You’re welcome, Mich. β€οΈ
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Iam existing.
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Wishing you all the best, dear friend, from chilly Colorado. π
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Thanks,My dear friend! π
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This sounds like an interesting anthology. Global authors caught my eye because that is what Story Chat is – without the theme, of course. Thanks for sharing this. I’ll check it out. π Thanks for stopping by Story Chat to leave a comment for Nigel. Your blog name will be linked to this post to record your attendance at the Story Chat discussion group.
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Thanks for stopping by and saying hello, Marsha. I’m eagerly awaiting the March 8 release date for Michelle’s anthology. She deserves all the accolades she receives for her work to raise awareness of this issue.
It was my pleasure to drop by Story Chat and comment on Nigel’s story. He’s incredibly talented and an all-around awesome fellow. π
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I noticed quite a few authors I know in the list of authors, including Nigel.
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Thank you si much Marshaπβ€οΈ
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You’re welcome! xxx
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Bravo, Mike
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Thanks, Robbie. I was delighted to see you and your son among the contributing authors. π
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Thank you, Mike. It’s a wonderful initiative.
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Wonderful news, Mike! Thanks for sharing, and Congratulations to Mich! π₯°
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It really is exciting to see such a significant project being released into the world. Michelle’s advocacy and desire to raise awareness to help those who find themselves victims of violence and abuse is absolutely praiseworthy. She’s got a heart o’ gold, for sure. π
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Thank you Lauren β€οΈπ
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Youβre so welcome, Mich! π
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Thanks for posting the book release and date and congrats on having one of your poems (I assume) included! Hats off to all who contributed to this special anthology! π
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Thanks, Peggy. March 8 can’t come quickly enough as far as I’m concerned. I think of my mom, my older sister, myself, and what we endured at the hands of my dad, and it makes me all the more appreciative of Michelle’s work in bringing awareness to this issue. I can’t even begin to tell you how much it means to me to be included in this anthology. *feeling very humbled* π
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Well deserved inclusion, my friend, you writing is superb! I know it doesnβt change what you and your family endured, but it may help bring some healing to someone else. Blessings, Mike!
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Thank you Mike for sharing the news and thank you for joining me in this cause.πβ€οΈ
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It’s absolutely my pleasure, Michelle. Anything to help this noble and important cause. My mom would be so proud of you for your advocacy, for giving people a voice and standing up for victims everywhere. π
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lovely shout to Mich and well deserved! π
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Thanks, Cindy. Michelle is a warrior, that’s for sure, and she’s fighting for such a good cause. Wishing the very best for her and that this anthology touches many lives. π
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Mike, thanks for talking about this upcoming Anthology. I am so excited to be in a book with many of our friends. I think this book is going to fly off the shelves because all of us will want a copy and we know it is for a great cause. This series has been such a successful one for Mich already and I fell in love with the idea as soon as I heard about her producing an anthology. Mich is such a believer in helping people share their stories. She is a warrior and an intense educator. The book will be out before we know it. Yea!!! So excited about this book. Sending you big hugs and love, Joni β€οΈ
PS I caught up with Nigel’s stories today and had that post, so I have been really busy, but I am going to spend time catching up with reading your posts on Gobblers and several other posts tomorrow. I am so blessed to be feeling better.
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I’m excited, too, Joni. Michelle is a beacon of hope for a lot of folks, and her work and advocacy are so important. I plan on purchasing a few copies of this book. It’s such an honor to be included among its contributors alongside so many of my dear writing friends. π
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Congratulations Mike. You are an inspiration. All the best!
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Thank you, Kritika, for your kind words. I’m grateful to Michelle for allowing me to participate in this wonderful and significant initiative. Congratulations on your inclusion, too. I’m eager to read your pieces! π
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