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Tom Hogan’s Thriller ‘The Forever Factor’ Explores Silicon Valley’s High-Stakes Quest for Immortality

By NEW YORK TREND / July 28, 2025 / Comments Off on Tom Hogan’s Thriller ‘The Forever Factor’ Explores Silicon Valley’s High-Stakes Quest for Immortality

In their gripping new techno-thriller The Forever Factor, former Oracle executive Tom Hogan and co-author Amanda Iles dive into one of humanity’s oldest obsessions: the desire to live forever. Now a #1 Amazon bestseller, the novel blends real-world science with the ethical dilemmas and shadowy power plays that surround longevity research. “What begins as a…

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From Conflict to Compassion: Divided Homeland Inspires Author to Build Bridges Through Stories of Love

By NEW YORK TREND / July 23, 2025 / Comments Off on From Conflict to Compassion: Divided Homeland Inspires Author to Build Bridges Through Stories of Love

For Michael Weiss, a Jerusalem-born author and entrepreneur, the journey from a land of deep divisions to a mission of storytelling rooted in compassion has been anything but ordinary. Growing up amid conflict, Weiss has chosen a different path—one paved with love, empathy and cultural understanding. His debut novel, A Thousand Gates of Prayer, transports…

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Heroes Without Uniforms: New Memoir Salutes Civilian Courage And Sacrifice During Iraq War

By NEW YORK TREND / July 22, 2025 / Comments Off on Heroes Without Uniforms: New Memoir Salutes Civilian Courage And Sacrifice During Iraq War

When Keith Richard accepted a job offer in 2003 to support U.S. military operations in Iraq and Kuwait, he never imagined it would place him in the center of one of the most dangerous missions of the Iraq War. A civilian with no military background, Richard found himself leading a massive logistical effort under fire—making…

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Waste Less, Live Better: Author Brian Belefant Shares 4 Easy Tips for Smarter Consumption

By NEW YORK TREND / July 11, 2025 / Comments Off on Waste Less, Live Better: Author Brian Belefant Shares 4 Easy Tips for Smarter Consumption

There’s no better time to rethink what we toss—and what we keep. Author Brian Belefant, also known as The Sultan of Garbage, is challenging Americans to take a more thoughtful approach to their waste habits with four simple yet powerful tips for responsible consumerism. Belefant, a former advertising copywriter for major brands like Pepsi, Toyota,…

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‘After Woodstock’ Explores Friendship, Identity, and the Long Echo of a Cultural Revolution

By Ann Brown / July 10, 2025 / Comments Off on ‘After Woodstock’ Explores Friendship, Identity, and the Long Echo of a Cultural Revolution

Award-winning author Howard Reiss delivers a heartfelt meditation on friendship, identity, and the long shadow of history in his novel After Woodstock. Set in the aftermath of the iconic 1969 music festival, Reiss masterfully unpacks how one moment in time can shape—and sometimes fracture—the course of a life. Through the fictional lives of Jack and…

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Unlocking Top Talent: Forensic Psychologist Dr. Eric Frazer on Building and Sustaining High Performers

By NEW YORK TREND / July 10, 2025 / Comments Off on Unlocking Top Talent: Forensic Psychologist Dr. Eric Frazer on Building and Sustaining High Performers

In today’s competitive business landscape, finding top talent is only half the battle—developing and retaining it is where the real work begins. Forensic psychologist and author Dr. Eric Frazer is helping organizations nationwide navigate this challenge with his deep expertise in psychological assessment and human performance. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Frazer is…

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Doctor’s Groundbreaking Formula Puts a Number on Happiness—and Shows How to Improve It

By NEW YORK TREND / July 9, 2025 / Comments Off on Doctor’s Groundbreaking Formula Puts a Number on Happiness—and Shows How to Improve It

Could your happiness be measured like your blood pressure or weight? According to Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana, the answer is yes—and doing so may be one of the most important health checks of all. A renowned happiness expert and Psychology Today contributor, Dr. Obayuwana introduces a new frontier in emotional wellness with The Happiness Formula, a…

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Interview With Brian Thuan Luu

By Dr. Teresa Taylor Williams / April 29, 2025 / Comments Off on Interview With Brian Thuan Luu

On His Memoir: ‘Flashlight in the Ocean‘ When I wrote “Death of the Good Girl,” I learned firsthand how difficult—yet necessary—it is to confront the shadows of our past and share them with the world. Stories of survival and reinvention are the bridges that connect us, even across oceans. In that spirit, I had the…

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Carrie Bloxson Makes History as Hachette Book Group’s First Chief Human Resources Officer

By NEW YORK TREND / January 20, 2025 / Comments Off on Carrie Bloxson Makes History as Hachette Book Group’s First Chief Human Resources Officer

Carrie Bloxson has shattered another glass ceiling by becoming the inaugural Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Hachette Book Group (HBG), a leading trade publisher and division of Hachette Livre. This appointment marks a historic milestone as Bloxson becomes the first Black woman to lead HR at HBG, furthering the company’s commitment to innovation, diversity,…

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From Surf to Self-Discovery: Liz Clark’s Epic 20,000-Mile Voyage Captured in Memoir ‘Swell’

By NEW YORK TREND / September 28, 2024 / Comments Off on From Surf to Self-Discovery: Liz Clark’s Epic 20,000-Mile Voyage Captured in Memoir ‘Swell’

Liz Clark’s journey is the stuff of dreams for adventurers and surfers alike. In 2006, she set sail from Santa Barbara aboard her 40-foot sailboat Swell, embarking on a solo voyage across the South Pacific. What started as a surf trip quickly became what the L.A. Times called “an environmental awakening.” For over a decade,…

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