Author Stacy Padula, NBA Coach Brett Gunning, & Illustrator Maddy Moore Appeared on “The Creative Alchemist” Thursday Night

NBA coach Brett Gunning, author Stacy Padula, and illustrator Maddy Moore appeared on the latest episode of the podcast The Creative Alchemist to discuss their new children’s book series based on the principles of Gunning's non-profit “On the Right Path.” You can listen to the interview here: The Creative Alchemist 11/12/20 Gunning, Padula, and MooreContinue reading "Author Stacy Padula, NBA Coach Brett Gunning, & Illustrator Maddy Moore Appeared on “The Creative Alchemist” Thursday Night"

An Interview with Isabelle Semas on “The Truth We Never Told”

Isabelle Semas is in her senior year of high school, and has been homeschooled most of her life.  She looks forward to graduating this year and hopes to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education.  In her spare time, she sings in a christian band named NHB with her friends, is very involved in herContinue reading "An Interview with Isabelle Semas on “The Truth We Never Told”"

Massachusetts Author Stacy Padula Teams with NBA Coach Brett Gunning on a New Children’s Book Series

Brett GunningStacy Padula 11/8/2020—Plymouth, MA & Houston, TX—FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE South Shore author Stacy Padula has teamed up with NBA Coach Brett Gunning on a children’s book series based on the principles of his non-profit “On the Right Path.” Padula and Gunning are co-authoring the books and will publish them through Padula’s publishing company Briley & Baxter Publications, which willContinue reading "Massachusetts Author Stacy Padula Teams with NBA Coach Brett Gunning on a New Children’s Book Series"

A Y.A. Book Series That Is Brutally Honest

Isabelle Semas is in her senior year of high school, and has been homeschooled most of her life.  She looks forward to graduating this year and hopes to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education.  In her spare time, she sings in a christian band named NHB with her friends, is very involved in herContinue reading "A Y.A. Book Series That Is Brutally Honest"

An Interview with Marshfield High School Senior Abby Fusco on Gripped 3: The Fallout

Abby Fusco is a senior at Marshfield High School. She has always enjoyed painting her dog, Teddy—a King Charles Cavalier. Her paintings made perfect gifts for her mother, and this inspired her to begin painting pet portraits for her friends and family. She founded A.R.F. Pet Portraits in 2020, where people can order paintings of their belovedContinue reading "An Interview with Marshfield High School Senior Abby Fusco on Gripped 3: The Fallout"

Interview with Teen Reader & Writer Isabelle Semas on “The Forces Within”

Isabelle Semas is in her senior year of high school, and has been homeschooled most of her life.  She looks forward to graduating this year and hopes to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education.  In her spare time, she sings in a christian band named NHB with her friends, is very involved in herContinue reading "Interview with Teen Reader & Writer Isabelle Semas on “The Forces Within”"

An Interview with Oliver Ames Senior Emily Han on Gripped 3: The Fallout

Emily Han is a junior at Oliver Ames High School in Easton, Massachusetts. She is the captain of her varsity field hockey team and a leader on her club team, Lead The Way. She is a member of National Honor Society and a founder of the PAWS Club and an active member of the Jimmy Fund Club. HerContinue reading "An Interview with Oliver Ames Senior Emily Han on Gripped 3: The Fallout"

An Interview with Caroline Markley on Gripped 2: Blindsided

Caroline Markley recently graduated from Marshfield High School, where she was the goalie of the Varsity lacrosse team and in National Honor Society. She is now attending Villanova University. She is an avid horseback rider who competes nationally and also an impressive artist. Caroline has a passion for the environment and is studying environmental scienceContinue reading "An Interview with Caroline Markley on Gripped 2: Blindsided"

Y.A. Novel Recommended for Pre-teens, Teens, & Parents

Gianna Arcabascio is a senior at Archbishop Williams High school. She plays lacrosse and is team manger for the football and boys hockey. In school, she’s apart of student council, admissions ambassadors, and is involved in a lot of leadership opportunities. She looks to pursue a future career as an Athletic Trainer. Written by GiannaContinue reading "Y.A. Novel Recommended for Pre-teens, Teens, & Parents"

An Interview with UGA’s Mackenzie Wells on Gripped 1: The Truth We Never Told

Mackenzie is a senior at the University of Georgia majoring in English and public relations. She is a leader at the Wesley Foundation at UGA, the community outreach coordinator for UGA’s Undergraduate English Association, and a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America. Mackenzie has always had a passionate love for books andContinue reading "An Interview with UGA’s Mackenzie Wells on Gripped 1: The Truth We Never Told"

Senior Class President at Xaverian Brothers Shares His Thoughts on “Gripped” by Stacy Padula

Joseph Siracusa is currently the president of the senior class at Xaverian Brother’s High School. In his free time, Joseph enjoys graphic designing, playing soccer, watching sports, and learning about many different topics. Joseph plans on studying finance in college, in hopes of pursuing a career in it. Written by Joseph Siracusa, Braintree, MA GrippedContinue reading "Senior Class President at Xaverian Brothers Shares His Thoughts on “Gripped” by Stacy Padula"

Transformative Characters Leave Teens Gripped

Abby Fusco is a senior at Marshfield High School. She has always enjoyed painting her dog, Teddy—a King Charles Cavalier. Her paintings made perfect gifts for her mother, and this inspired her to begin painting pet portraits for her friends and family. She founded A.R.F. Pet Portraits in 2020, where people can order paintings of their belovedContinue reading "Transformative Characters Leave Teens Gripped"

Y.A. Novel Kept Me “Gripped”

Written by Mackenzie Wells, Athens, Georgia Mackenzie is a senior at the University of Georgia majoring in English and public relations. She is a leader at the Wesley Foundation at UGA, the community outreach coordinator for UGA’s Undergraduate English Association, and a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America. Mackenzie has always hadContinue reading "Y.A. Novel Kept Me “Gripped”"

A Thrilling Y.A. Novel about Spiritual Warfare

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JQZZUUU?notRedirectToSDP=1&ref_=dbs_mng_calw_4&storeType=ebooks After being trapped inside his own body, unable to communicate with anyone but his own thoughts, Andy Rosetti finally wakes up from the coma that controlled his life for one month. But upon awakening, Andy finds himself and his friends in an unfamiliar setting: a mansion riddled with secret passages and supernatural forces. AsContinue reading "A Thrilling Y.A. Novel about Spiritual Warfare"

YA Fiction Novel Shows the Long-term Effects of Drug Abuse

Emily Han is a junior at Oliver Ames High School in Easton, Massachusetts. She is the captain of her varsity field hockey team and a leader on her club team, Lead The Way. She is a member of National Honor Society and a founder of the PAWS Club and an active member of the Jimmy Fund Club. HerContinue reading "YA Fiction Novel Shows the Long-term Effects of Drug Abuse"

YA Fiction Novel Teaches About Early Signs of Substance Abuse

Caroline Markley recently graduated from Marshfield High School, where she was the goalie of the Varsity lacrosse team and in National Honor Society. She is now attending Villanova University. She is an avid horseback rider who competes nationally and also an impressive artist. Caroline has a passion for the environment and is studying environmental scienceContinue reading "YA Fiction Novel Teaches About Early Signs of Substance Abuse"

Y.A. Fiction Novel Helps Readers Understand Root Causes of Teenage Substance Abuse

As a senior in high school, I believe it is very important for teens to be aware of the consequences of using drugs and alcohol. There are too many teens that use drugs and alcohol to “fit in” without realizing what truly can happen to them. Gripped 3: The Fallout by Stacy A. Padula has many events that help portray the importance of making the right decisions.

Teen Book Teaches Valuable Lessons

Abby Fusco is a senior at Marshfield High School. She has always enjoyed painting her dog, Teddy—a King Charles Cavalier. Her paintings made perfect gifts for her mother, and this inspired her to begin painting pet portraits for her friends and family. She founded A.R.F. Pet Portraits in 2020, where people can order paintings of their belovedContinue reading "Teen Book Teaches Valuable Lessons"