Authors

Rade Injac was born in 1978 as the oldest child (siblings: Lidija and Vaso) in Yugoslavia, which at the time was still under a communist regime. He was raised from an early age in the spirit of equality and socialism. At the beginning of the 90s (in the last century), a civil war started, and his country (Serbia) was part of it. His parents (Dragan and Dragana) came from different religions, which was a challenge for both families to accept their marriage. Because of that, Rade grew up in a poor environment, which he did not realize as a child, as he was surrounded by love and care.

After primary school, he went to High Medical School for Pharmaceutical Technicians, where he was recognized as the best student of his generation. When he was very young, at the age of 19, he left his hometown and family to study in Belgrade. During his almost six years of studying at the Faculty of Pharmacy, he was also politically active in the new Serbia following the revolution in 2000. Unfortunately, he paid a high price for his beliefs, which led him to leave Serbia in 2004 in search of a better life.

He always felt different in many ways, which was not easy to handle - not for him, nor for the people around him. In 2008, he finished his doctorate at the University of Ljubljana, and in the meantime, he started his career in a large corporation.

With 21 years of experience in academia and 17 years in the corporate world, he has developed his leadership skills to an advanced level. Over time, he has worked and lived in Serbia, Slovenia, Germany, the USA, and Switzerland. As a scientist, he has published more than 200 different international publications. Today, he holds dual citizenship in Serbia and Slovenia; however, he has travelled to 77 countries so far and likes to call himself a global citizen.

This book is his first of its kind, where he talks about true leaders, born with talent and developed over time. The 13 chapters of this book are based on many real stories, which represent the main turning points of his life on his path to success. As part of his personal development journey, he also earned a master’s in business administration (MBA) and obtained a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Nowadays, he lives and works in Switzerland with his partner and celebrates his differences with close friends, family members, and those who trust him enough to have him as their personal coach.

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During his long academic career, Dinesh worked as a faculty member in a management institution and as the director of two institutions in Mumbai before retiring. He holds a Ph. D., wrote a textbook for the MBA programme and published several articles in scholarly journals, magazines, newspapers, and on the social media platform – LinkedIn. Dinesh is passionate about writing on the regulation and administration of higher education. Confrontation and Conspiracy is his debut novel, in which he fictionalises incidents from his professional experiences spanning over forty years.

Catharine Leona Joy Minter Parks is a Canadian author and songwriter whose creative journey began in childhood, shaped by a strict religious upbringing and a hunger for freedom and beauty. For over four decades, her writing has served as a ministry of healing, inspired by faith, supernatural experiences, and the transformative power of forgiveness. Her novel The Ngala Chronicles was born from a vivid dream and explores themes of identity, grace, and redemption. Through her stories, Catharine invites readers to embrace forgiveness as a path to spiritual healing and salvation.

Steve Gray has worn many creative hats—artist, picture-framer, teacher, and now, writer—but at the heart of each role lies a single passion: to spark change through inspiration. A retired educator from Geelong, Australia, Steve now channels his rich life experience into storytelling that champions the courage of everyday heroes—individuals who dare to make a difference in a complicated world.

His fiction delves into the lives of characters who are bold, curious, and flawed, yet driven by purpose—offering readers a resonant mix of hope and realism. As Steve puts it, "Stories don’t need to grab you in the first line—but they should move you before the last."

Beyond fiction, Steve is also the author of two insightful nonfiction works: one that breaks down goal setting into actionable momentum, and another that unpacks the building blocks of sustainable business development. Whether in novels or guides, his writing remains grounded in one belief: the power of ideas to shift lives.

When he's not writing, Steve can be found exploring the vibrant arts scene in Melbourne, being creative, or simply enjoying the rhythm of life in Geelong.

Albert Tanichev is a Russian writer and publicist. He was born in 1964 in Belarus. He graduated from Moscow State University with a degree in journalism. From a young age, he showed an interest in literature and writing.

Since 2021, he has been publishing his works in various literary publications. Albert Tanichev's main themes revolve around social issues and the psychology of human relationships. His writing style is characterized by a deep analysis of events and vivid imagery.

Currently, Albert Tanichev is the author of several publications that have received recognition from readers and critics. His fantasy book has been translated into several languages and published in various countries. The writer actively participates in literary events, reading clubs, and literary evenings.

Galina Marx Garin (nom de plume of Anja Bizjak J ohnson) is a philosopher-poet in combat boots. She brews espresso like it’s a sacred rite, spars like it’s her love language, and writes with the pulse of a heartbreak anthem. Fluent in tragedy and soon in Arabic, she mentors improv artists while dismantling corporate clichés with a smirk and a left hook. Her debut novel, Distorted Beat, thrums with the ache of London nights, the fantasy of a Polish Chris Cornell lookalike, and the kind of rage only Slipknot can soothe. If life is a stage, she’s torching the script and performing in iambic growl.

Elaina Marie Clark is not a long time author and hasn't written a lot of books. In fact, this series, Short Stories About Everyday Habits That Enable Us, is the first "book" she's written. P.S. Love Hurts is the first in the series and Coffee's On The House is the second. After the short stories series, Elaina Marie plans to write a full book which may be thriller, suspense, or comedy. You can find P.S. Love Hurts on Amazon by going to https://a.co/d/78JESvF

Acupuncturist and author Jean Brannon weaves ancient wisdom and metaphysical concepts into self-help strategies to uplift and empower readers. Drawing upon the long history of acupuncturists serving as "barefoot doctors" to foster community health and well being, Jean shares easy and effective holistic health tips and techniques in her latest nonfiction books. Her ancient world romantasy novels also contain Taoist philosophy and New Thought concepts (such as Law of Attraction) woven into stories consciously created to help people live their best lives.

Jean first began to dream of being a writer when she was eleven, not long after her cautious and careful mother died. That's when Jean's loving dad stepped up in ways he never imagined in order to raise two daughters on his own. Jean learned from her father that being willing to try new things - and being willing to laugh if it all went sideways - were crucial to the life of adventure her mother had always craved but never let herself live. Jean decided she would learn to live boldly instead of moving safely toward death every day.

And so, the "give it a whirl" attitude she developed toward life led her from a West Virginia country home to a New York corporate career, where mastering Belt Parkway lane changes taught her she really could do anything. That spirit of adventure, along with a love of ancient ways, has inspired her to study acupuncture, rehab old homes, and collect vintage typewriters. She's writing both her next wellness book and latest ancient world romantasy novel on her grandmother's 1930 Smith Corona. 

MARA RECALIS C.R., C.H., R.H.N is a Canadian poet and writer of fiction.  She is a Certified Reflexologist, a Chartered Herbalist, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, and a Usui-doka.  THE TRANSCENDENCE is her first novella, with its sequel to be published soon.  And, TRIPPING THE ALLEGORY FANTASTIC is her first book of poetry.