Navigating the teenage years is like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded.  I have a hard time solving it with my glasses on.  Internal changes are in full swing, and external factors can turn the volume up on the chaos dial.    How are you going to survive this?  I read tons of books about surviving teenage years as a teen, and I am not sure if anything helped much.  But, reading about other teens' struggles made me feel better.  I did not feel so alone.  I think teens have to do too much, historically.  With modern advancements, maybe it's better to pursue higher education in our 30s when we're less clueless about life. Though let's not forget the economic implications – they're about as clear as mud, so I know this idea is not going to be popular.  Just a thought.   One thing's for sure, kids need time to just be kids and discover their true selves. As for me, I'll probably start pursuing my goals in my 70s, as a full-on procrastinator,  unless we magically live to be 150, in which case, I'll finally get started at the tender age of 120.

Cheers to surviving emotions and moods in our teen years and thriving through the storms!

Here are my books:

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Introducing Let's Discover and Learn, a heartwarming collection of five stories written by  Jia Mau. Expertly crafted for children aged 3-6, this delightful book not only entertains but educates in the most enjoyable way possible.

From counting to colors, and vowels to values, Let's Discover and Learn seamlessly incorporates these important lessons into each story in a manner that is fun and easy to grasp. Your child won't even realize they're learning as they immerse themselves in the vibrant world that Mau has ingeniously crafted.

But the learning doesn't stop at the written page! Let's Discover and Learn extends its charm into the auditory realm with a beautifully recorded audiobook that lasts for a captivating 1.5 hours. The captivating narration brings each story to life, further enhancing your child's imaginative journey. Listen on the go or at bedtime - it's perfect for every occasion.

With Let's Discover and Learn, you're not just buying a children's book or an audiobook, you're investing in a tool that gently cultivates your child's cognitive development, all while wrapping it up in the guise of an entertaining adventure. Give your child the head start they deserve with Let's Discover and Learn by Jia Mau.

So the above copywriting was done by AI with a little bit of my help.  Pretty scary, isn't it?  It is just too good!

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Who's a fan of feline friends? Me, definitely. I had one cat, my one and only, and never had another. Though my cat passed away from old age, I just can't seem to get over him. Why cats, you ask? Perhaps because he was my first pet, and if I had a dog first, maybe I'd be a dog person instead of a cat person. I adore both, but let's face it, I struggle with my own self-care and tend to be quite chaotic. So, having a cat that requires a little less hands-on attention than a dog is probably a better fit. But regardless, I'm head over heels for the cat book we've got, with its purr-fect cover and comprehensive guide. If my cat reincarnates in my next life, I'll be way more prepared to hang out with him with this guide in tow.

Check it out yourself and find out! By Jia Mau (another pen name) with long title: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Your Cat.  It is very well written by a professional writer with three cats, and she is a go-to person for any cat related issues!

Thank you always for your support.  If you have a minute, please leave a review for this book!

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Since I do most of the important things at night, including writing and publishing,  some family members are concerned about my unconventional and possibly abnormal lifestyle.  However,  my amazing child enlightened me about the nocturnal cavemen who safeguarded their caves. So, although it may not be the norm, it is perfectly natural for certain individuals, like me.

I am a pretty good reader, so I know when I see a great book.  Therefore,  I also have to grade my writing skills to about 4th-grade level kids (maybe insulting some of them by saying this), especially when it comes to jokes.  But, I have something they do not have.  I lived a few more decades than they have.  So, I have slightly a better idea of what life is like.

For example, that death is a gift of God to humanity.  When Rome was on fire, thanks to Nero, there had to be someone saying, while roasting in the fire, Thank God, that dude is also going to die someday.  While watching the series of James Bond movies for the 100th time,  I asked my little child, at the time less than 3 years old, what happened in the movie.  She said, "They all die."  She had the correct answer!

But, we live longer now.  Soon, the 85-year-old child will be taking care of the 105-year-old mother.   Senior care issue is a big elephant in the room.  No one wants to look at it.   Perhaps we will have an AI caregiver that is sophisticated enough to be a relatively good caregiver, except for giving you warmth and joy and the anger and frustration, all the humankind stuff.  I wonder if we should start saving for AI caregivers just like we try to save for our retirement.  Retirement age was like 55 when we lived until 80 or so, I think.  So, what would be our retirement age if we lived to 100 or more?

Looks like this will keep you awake for a while. I am on the same boat, but I am going to sleep.

BTW  We have a book called Dementia Caregiving, authored by Malcolm Oppenheimer, a long and difficult name to pronounce for me, but I had the professional writer come up with one, and he did this!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNP671LS

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Why read non-fiction?

Maybe it's because we indulge in too many K-drama or fantasy books - they provide simply a wonderful escape from reality.  However, when we come back to reality and actually have to solve a problem, non-fiction books are a valuable STARTING point.  They are affordable, comprehensive, and offer just enough information to make informed decisions for your next step.

If you like self-help books as much as I do, opt in for  a self-help book that also has a workbook. This hands-on approach will help you to retain some information.   I like self-help books written by professional authors. They offer thorough research without any egos or difficult jargon.  They just provide clear, step-by-step guidance that is easy to follow.  While some may find them a bit dry, if you're genuinely interested in the topic and trying to learn, they are an excellent choice. Of course, I also choose books authored by specialists, tons of them, especially for specific topics.  I am just saying not to be biased about the books written by professional writers for beginning-level books.  I appreciate the precise and polished writing style of professional authors - after all, it's what they do for a living.   Let me put it this way.  Have you ever attended a lecture by a brilliant professor? You have the utmost admiration for him or her,  but did you really get the lesson? Perhaps the busy professor didn't have much interest in your 101 class, or maybe they used vocabulary and concepts that were beyond your imagination.

Then, you find yourself in a lab, listening to your TA (teacher's assistant), and suddenly you get that  "I got it" moment. Consider professional writers as your TAs. They may be able to  help you grasp some confusing issues in Your Problem 101.

Disclaimer: Currently, all the books in my store are authored by professional writers.  Do you have a teenager?  Check out this for yourself or your teen.

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Hey there! Just wanted to give a quick shoutout and apologize for the messy formatting in the books you purchased. I know most of you are probably family and friends, so I wanted to be upfront about the issues caused by software problems from the company I used. I did my best to proofread them, but after reading each book a million times (or feeling like it), I might have lost focus... maybe even in my dreams.  I've unpublished all the paperbacks and will be updating them soon in a few days.  Luckily, Amazon has a 30-day return policy, so you can send them back and get your hands on the shiny new and improved versions. Thanks for your support by the way! I rushed this page even though my website isn't ready yet.  I told myself, what a lousy first impression this is!  I gotta fix this!

Well, now that we are here, Welcome to HSN Publishing!  I like decorating my room with books, and now I've got some ebooks and paperbacks in my online store. I originally planned to start with just one book, knowing how much money and time it would require to bring birth to a single book,  but patience is not my forte, and my professional writers churned out tons of books while I was working on a single 30,000-word book... that I am still working on.  Once I'm done raising these adopted but loving  children, I can finally wrap up my own. Sorry if I sound like a zombie, it's been 20 hours without sleep.  Ever since this venture, I forget to eat or sleep...

Why do writers and publishers offer their beloved ebooks for just 99 cents?  We are not selling them.  We are asking nicely to give us a thumbs up, aka, review. Reviews are the currency in the publishing world.  You can't survive in the Amazon jungle without a bunch of glowing reviews. I knew this, but it really hit me when I started dabbling in Amazon Ads. Trying to outbid the big players with just 20 or so reviews is like taking on a Goliath.  (Well, wrong story.  Here, David loses). So, I'll be launching Facebook ads and other campaigns as soon as I get some sleep.  I took classes on this stuff and they stressed the importance of getting reviewers on board first, even before publishing, but I said, sleep first.

My books are either in Kindle Unlimited or up for grabs at just 99 cents, but on December 25th, they'll be free as a little gift from me to you. Hopefully, you'll find something you enjoy. But if you do get a book, please do leave a review.  I may have some free promotion days before that, and I will post it once I find out!

I'll share my website, work in progress -very soon... the only thing that works on the site is.. yes, you can click the cover and get to Amazon to get the books.  Thank goodness.  My website engineer is too busy having a blast to finish it.

Thank you.

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