Cynthia Brian has contributed to numerous anthologies and other books. She is available for SCHOOL VISITS or BOOK CLUB interviews in person or via Zoom for a fee. As a freelance writer, Cynthia is available for hire for your writing needs. Contact Cynthia@CynthiaBrian.com for rates and availability. View published articles. Find out more about Cynthia and her books at Waterside Productions, The Authors Guild, or Hometown Reads. Cynthia Spotlight. Check back often!
"Wow! How did you write 11 books? Dang, super impressive!"
Rachel Stapholz, Creative Director, Voice America Radio
"Cynthia, I love everything you have done and are continuing
to do in your life! You are warm, personable, professional, so
knowledgeable and fun! You are leaving it all here with your
wonderful books and shows to help others (especially women!)
Living your legacy. What a rich life!" Amy Margolis, LCSW, Author
CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK SERIES!
Stella Bella's Barnyard Adventures
NEWEST PUBLICATION!
Books in the Barnyard: Oh Deer!
Based on a true story from Cynthia Brian’s menagerie of adopted animals, Books in the Barnyard: Oh Deer, is the third book in the delightful children’s picture book series, Stella Bella’s Barnyard Adventures. Stella Bella, her children, and her puppy rescue an injured baby fawn after its mother has been killed and introduce her to their barnyard of adopted animals. The dear deer has a surprising superpower that empowers and inspires everyone to realize theirs.
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The THIRD book in the children's picture book series of Stella Bella's Barnyard Adventures!
Books in the Barnyard: Oh Deer!
based on a True Story
Stella Bella, her children, and her puppy rescue an injured baby fawn after its mother has been killed and introduce her to their barnyard of adopted animals. The dear deer has a surprising superpower that empowers and inspires everyone to realize theirs. Books in the Barnyard: Oh Deer! features many of the beloved creatures from the two previous books while introducing the book-loving, bottle-fed, doe-eyed fawn, Bambina. The creatures and children mutually benefit from stories as they mingle mindfully in nature. Turn the pages, find the funny bunny, and read on for another unexpected adventure on the farm. With colorful watercolor illustrations by Marta Maszkiewicz that bring the prose to life, Books in the Barnyard: Oh Deer! is based on true-life quests and adventures with various species of animals as they discover how to live together in harmony in a diverse barnyard. Read, lead, succeed!
Proceeds from the sale of the books benefit the 501 c3 charity, Be the Star You Are!® empowering women, families, and youth through increased literacy and positive media messages. www.BetheStarYouAre.org.
ISBN-13: 978-1-962984-26-3 print edition
ISBN-13: 978-1-962984-27-0 e-book edition
"You were born to write these books! Hope you have 20 more!" Marcia Welch, Chicken Raiser
"I LOVE your story and how you have chosen to use your money to help those in need. You are a rock star!" Robyn Chance, Fine Artists
The SECOND book in the children's picture book series of Stella Bella's Barnyard Adventures!
Family Forever
based on a True Story
Family Forever is the true story of how a tiny, unidentifiable creature became part of the adopted family in Stella Bella’s barnyard. Neither Stella Bella nor any of the animals know what this squeaking baby is until a chihuahua identifies it as a squirrel and becomes his guide and best friend. The goats teach the squirrel to climb, the pigs offer piggyback rides, and the bunnies bounce with him. He feels safe and warm in Stella Bella’s pocket until one day he meets another squirrel and leaves his adopted home with her to start a biological family. The animals remind him that a chosen family is forever. He will always be loved and welcomed home.
Biological, adopted, or chosen: FAMILY is FOREVER!
Proceeds from the sale of the books benefit the 501 c3 charity, Be the Star You Are!® empowering women, families, and youth through increased literacy and positive media messages.
ISBN-13: 978-1-960583-03-1 print edition
ISBN-13: 978-1-960583-04-8 e-book edition
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You and your kids will LOVE this new book by author Cynthia Brian with gorgeous illustrations by the talented Jensen Russell.
"What a wonderful book on such an important topic! No Barnyard Bullies should be required reading for so many adults." Jennifer Wake, Author and Newspaper Editor; Read the newspaper article
"All I can say is WOW! You are not only STARDUST, but golden!" Gayle Gladstone, Publisher
Read: Kindergarten Kindness
The FIRST book in the children's picture book series of Stella Bella's Barnyard Adventures!
No Barnyard Bullies
based on a True Story
No Barnyard Bullies follows a pampered piglet who lives in an apartment as she is re-homed to a barnyard filled with a variety of happy critters. Thinking that she is the Queen, she bullies the other animals until she is stopped by a tiny bunny who defends a three-legged goat from her attacks. Everyone is equal in Stella Bella's barnyard where bullies are not tolerated, and inclusivity is the paramount number one rule.
Family is about whom you love and who loves you. In the series, the true tales will emerge from a variety of different animals, all with a prescription for living as better humans.
Proceeds from the sale of the books benefit the 501 c3 charity, Be the Star You Are!® empowering women, families, and youth through increased literacy and positive media messages.
Available in the StarStyle® Store with extra goodies
Read Review by Teen Julia Howe
ISBN-13: 978-1-956503-92-0 print edition
ISBN-13: 978-1-956503-93-7 ebook edition
Everyone agrees how the compilation is perfect for all
ages (millennials to boomers, of course!). I feel very lucky
to have contributed, so thank you again for the opportunity
to be a published author!" Katelyn Darrow, Multimedia Journalist
"Wow! What an enriching and powerful book! This collection of essays offers something touching, inspirational, and heartwarming for anyone who takes it off the shelf. I love how the pieces are organized as different "gifts" from life -- and some gifts are unexpected. You can read the book from cover to cover, or flip through and find the topics that resonate most at that moment in your life. This book would make a great gift, too!" Dallas Woodburn, Author
Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers Celebrating Gifts of Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World
Book 3 in the Be the Star You Are!® Series
In this eye-opening third installment in the Be the Star You Are!®series, Be the Star You Are! Millennials to Boomers Celebrating Gifts of Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World teaches everyone what it truly means to be a millennial: a motivated, independent, and selfless being who knows how to tap into today’s technology to not only become successful but to also help others do the same. You will discover 55 true stories about life’s greatest gifts as told by 31 incredible individuals. Each chapter ends with an inspirational quote and a simple and fun exercise to help you embrace your inner star qualities and live fuller. No matter what generation you were born into, you will gain a better understanding of the bridge between boomers and millennials. Be empowered to join their ranks of greatness and shine. 100% of proceeds benefit Be the Star You Are! 501 c3 charity.
ISBN# 9761947637917
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Growing with the Goddess Gardener. Book I in the Garden Short Series
A garden is where nature and nature converge, a calming oasis where we can listen to the call of the wild and sometimes tame the shrew. Whether you consider yourself a brown thumb or a green thumb, Growing with the Goddess Gardener will enchant, inspire and motivate you to get up off the couch, power down your gadgets, and go outside to smell the roses. A brilliant bouquet of twelve months of heartfelt true stories celebrating the garden is followed by a calendar years worth of tips, tricks, and to do lists guide you on your mindful garden quest. Get going and start sowing with Growing! Read more.(ISBN:978-1-945949-59-3)
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Chicken Soup for the Gardener's Soul 101 Stories to Sow Seeds of Love, Hope, and Laughter
On the New York Times best seller list for over six months, this superbly rewarding read was co-authored by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Cynthia Brian, Cindy Buck, Marion Owen, Pat Stone, and Carol Stugulewski. With stories written by celebrity gardeners and hobbyists alike, this entertaining and inspiring collection of stories relays the rich rewards that gardening brings to life. Share the bounty of Gardener's Soul with yourself or a friend. It's a "perennial" favorite! CD's & Audio Tapes Available.
First Edition Autographed Copies Available for an additional $7.00.
ISBN: 1-55874-886-5
Audio Tapes and CD's Available.
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Be the Star You Are!® 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, & Learning to Make a Difference.
With a Foreword by Bernie Siegel, M.D.,best selling author and acting coach Cynthia Brian shows that everyone can be the writer, producer, director, and star of their life. Through inspiring personal and motivating experiences drawn from techniques used in her acting classes, Cynthia imparts positive messages that will encourage you to appreciate your unique nature to design a lifestyle that complements the real you. (ISBN:9781587610080)
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 Enhanced Ebook with Audio or Printed book available. |  Perennial best selling author, Richard Nelson Bolles wrote the foreword for The Business of Show Business for Cynthia Brian |
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 Cynthia Brian working with Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, Steve Garland on Star Trek, the Voyage Home |  Cynthia Brian worked on Star Trek, the Voyage Home with George Takei (Sulu), James Dolan (Scottie), Leonard Nimoy (Spock), and James Shatner (Captain Kirk) |
 Cynthia Brian, one of the stars of the film, Tapping the Source, at the Red Carpet Premiere |  Endorsements for the book, The Business of Show Business on the Back Cover. |
 Mack Truck Campaign with Cynthia Brian |  Surf board poster for O'Neill Surfboards |
 Cynthia Brian was the acting coach for the kids on the film, JACK, with Robin Williams. |  Athletic and strong, Cynthia Brian booked stunt gigs on TV and films |
 Cynthia Brian was the first and only wine queen that was from a viticulture family! |  Cynthia Brian working on Heaven Can Wait with director/star, Warren Beatty. |
 Cynthia Brian was the only California Wine Queen with a vineyard heritage, |  Cynthia Brian working on the TV series, Hotel, with James Brolin |
 Denise Johnson (make-up artist), Lucille Bliss (Voice over actor for Cinderella, Smurfette, Crusader Rabbit, & more) Cynthia Brian, and Heather Brittany on the set of the TV series, The Business of Show Business, |  The Business of Show Business bookmark |
 A perfume ad with Cynthia Brian |  Cynthia Brian portrayed Robbie Benson's girlfriend in the film, Die Laughing. |
 Cynthia Brian and Roger Moore in the James Bond film, A View to a Kill |  Cynthia Brian worked with Sean Connery and Mark Harmon in Presidio. |
 Cynthia Brian working with Parnell Roberts, |  Kathleen Turner and Cynthia Brian on the set of Peggy Sue Got Married. |
 "Make my Day", Cynthia Brian is the waitress in Sudden Impact with Clint Eastwood. |  Silver Award for Best Non-Fiction Book for The Business of Show Business |
 A red haired Cynthia Brian playing a mobster girlfriend and Loni Anderson in Partners in Crime. |  Legendary Frankie Laine wrote three theme songs for Cynthia Brian's TV and radio programs. |
 Cynthia Brian and Joe Campanella hosting the TV series, World Travel Magazine in Europe and the Middle East. |  Cynthia Brian played a model working with Jack's (Robin Williams) photographer father on the movie Jack. |
 Cynthia Brian in her early modeling days. |  Cynthia Brian modeling |
 A famous photographer's shoot of Cynthia Brian |  Cynthia Brian was Farrah Fawcett's double and photo look alike for numerous years. |
The Business of Show Business: A Comprehensive Career Guide for Actors and Models
Many people want to be actors or be in "the biz". The glamour, the money, the boys and the babes are enticing calling cards. Although working in films, television, commericlas, industrials, and modelign jobs is exciting and rewarding, show business is not a hobby. Cynthia Brian shows readers how to succeed while avoiding the scams. Foreword by Richard Nelson Bolles. Enhanced audio ebook is available online.(ISBN 978-1-939116-40-6) Autographed printed copies available at the StarStyle® Store. (ISBN 0-9722240-0-9)
Be the Star You Are!® for Teens-Simple Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, Learning, and Leading
It’s tough being a teen in the 21st century. Cynthia Brian, along with 38 contributors encourage young people to reach for the stars. The book has garnered rave endorsements from educators, authors, celebrities, and CEO’s. Whether you are a teen looking for answers, a parent, teacher, grandparent, or advisor searching for communication guidance, Be the Star You Are! for TEENS is a teen survival guide with pro-active positive steps in learning to major in success. (ISBN: 9781600376320)
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The Blessings of Love and Relationships
The toughest and most rewarding task you can ever undertake is being a phenomenal parent. It doesn't matter whether you are a parent by birth, adoption, or self-appointment, you are the custodian of an innocent child. In the few years this child is in your life, you are shaping the future of humanity for untold generations. How can you, the caretaker of a soul, be a role model for a lifetime? Everything in life is either a blessing or a lesson and blessings and lessons are the same. Love and be loved as a parent and child with true stories and tips by Cynthia Brian . Ebook available.
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Miracle Moments®
The individual and unique 3" x 4" hand-made, hand-tied gift book created with love is the perfect present for everyone on your list no matter what the situation. Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, promotions, holidays, friendships, get wells, condolences and just because. Each page features three or more quotes or short parables that inspire, inform, entertain, and motivate you to follow your heart, live your passions, and reach for your highest potential. Not sold in stores. Limited quantities available @ $9.99 each. Email to order this precious empowerment book. No two books are alike.
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