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MINDWEST partners to publish youth novel

7/11/2021

MINDWEST Media has partnered to establish the imprint newSong Press and published its first novel--Victor Survives Being a Kid . Released in Spring 2021, the book can be ordered online and through bookstores nationally. "This has been a long time in the making," said author Heidi Vertrees. "MINDWEST Media provided invaluable editing, book production, and marketing services. Without their help, the book would certainly have been much longer in the making!"

Victor faces a rough year! His family moves, he's at a new school, the bully hates him, a street thug targets him, and he has to survive on an icy-cold trail alone in the dark! What's next, Victor?!

This is an adventurous, funny, inspirational story told by Victor Ortega, an Hispanic boy in a lower-income American neighborhood. Kids in any community can relate to his adventures and misadventures through growing pains of the middle years.

Beautifully illustrated, Victor's narrative keeps the story witty and vivid as his troubles pile up. When will his father return from Mexico? Why can't the bully just leave him alone? Can he do it on his own? Or can Victor--with the help of family and friends--find a way to Survive Being a Kid? Readers enjoy the book's humor and adventure, while sharing Victor's growth in faith and maturity.

This story shows Mexican American family life with warmth and respect. The author lived happily for a dozen years in a Mexican American neighborhood in Denver, Colorado and taught multicultural kids like Victor, his Black friend Akeem, Victor's new friend Isobel, and others. The book refreshingly avoids stereotypes, and talks up, not down, to kids. For parents, teachers, and librarians, the newSongPress.NET website for Victor Survives Being a Kid has a link to a free discussion and activity guide.

Will Victor survive as the new kid at school? Can he survive on the mountain at night? Do Victor and the bully survive the kidnapper? Will Victor survive being a kid?! There's only one way to find out...

Here's what people are saying...

I would highly recommend this book!
What a Wonderful Book! 'Victor Survives Being a Kid!' is a beautiful reminder of the hopes, dreams and lessons of faith that define childhood through our individual journeys of life.
Family dynamics, friendships, adventure and love embraces the pages of this book. I felt like my grandchildren met new friends as they welcomed Victor and his classmates into their library! Thank you Heidi Vertrees for sharing Victor with us!

Great read!!!
LOVED the book from start to finish

Excellent Book!
I got this book for my nephew, but I read the first couple chapters myself, and it’s an excellent book! The challenges Victor faces are real challenges children face in school. Young people need books with a positive message along with a story line that will keep them reading. It is well written.
I am anxious to give this to my nephew and I’m going to get a copy for my friend’s son. I think it’s important to show young people that they will survive and thrive.

For any tween teen particularly those facing bullying or diversity or just want a good read.
Great book for middle schoolers and older. A little bit of adventure, romance and lots of fun. Touches on diversity, bullying, acceptance and faith. Enjoyed learning about Mexican food and folkloric dances and costumes!

Plus lots more
www.newSongPress.NET

MINDWEST supports cancer charity

7/19/2018

MINDWEST donates Team website for the "Mother of All Relays"

One year after the 70th anniversary of the United States Air Force, 12 members of the Air Force Academy Class of 1970 (12th graduating class) have reunited to celebrate our heritage, run the Hood-to-Coast Relay Race, and raise money for the Providence Cancer Center. Our team consists of runners, alternates, and members of our support team. We are all about 70 years old (some older), slightly winded but ready to run the Hood-to-Coast and make a difference!

Please help us #FINISHCANCER
www.usafa70.com

San Francisco's Biggest Competitor

6/23/2018

MINDWEST provides advanced services in the area of ":content marketing," including book publishing. Another good option immediately at hand is the "articles" capability now available on LinkedIn. In fact, this is a good venue for cultivating the audience you can reach with your book or other media. The article "San Francisco's Biggest Competitor" ► recently re-purposed by MINDWEST on the LinkedIn platform is one example. The key is high-value, high-caliber content — plus ability to capture performance metrics to better target your marketplace.

Sample LinkedIn article with customized header to reach audiences interested in venture innovation. ►

Medical Executive Recruiter Launches Brand

5/24/2018

MINDWEST has created the brand identity and creative media, including online presence, for PAN Group, Inc., a nationally recognized recruiting firm for medical executives and managers. The firm's "brand promises" are precisely targeted to serve leading healthcare systems and to attract high-caliber talent.

WE PLACE TOP MEDICAL MANAGEMENT NATIONWIDE TM
WE PLACE TOP PROFESSIONALS
IN POSITIONS WHERE THEY DELIVER TOP PERFORMANCE TM

"We are delighted to freshen our media presence," said CEO Lea Timmons. "When we founded the "personnel advisory network" over 30 years ago, we knew our role was to help healthcare organizations find top executive and management talent.

"That remains our role, and we appreciate the insight and creativity MINDWEST has brought to re-launching our brand. We know they key metric for our business is establishing a win-win between our client and candidate where the "fit" is right and both can achieve top performance."

www.pangroupmed.com >>

PUBLISH OR PERISH !

11/26/2017

PUBLISH OR PERISH! Elite content marketing sets you apart ...

While we have conducted marketing, communication and venture development across a wide spectrum, MINDWEST today focuses on Content Marketing. This includes book publishing and related new media. MINDWEST is experienced in both the web and book publishing/editing for private publishers, universities, corporations, government and not-for-profit organizations.

Do you want to establish high credibility for your enterprise?
Do you have strong expertise in your domain?
Do you offer clear insights, lessons-learned and the scars & kudos to prove it?
Do you want to work directly with an author/editor/team whose projects include nationally-published books from experts in international affairs, economic development, natural resources, digital communications, healthcare and other topics?

Do you want to publish a book that promotes your business and widens your reputation as a consultant and speaker?

Discuss with us ... how MINDWEST Strategies can assist you on the path to authorship. recognition and venture promotion.

YOUR BOOK ... your name on the cover

YOUR BUSINESS ... elite "content marketing"

AUTHOR WEBSITE ... promotion & engagement

Why strategy matters now

8/29/2016

Attached from the "New England Journal of Medicine" is a resource for any venture planning success. Founded in 2000, MINDWEST has provided marketing, communications and venture development for business, government and non-profit organizations.

Hale resumes MINDWEST leadership

8/20/2016

MINDWEST Strategies announces that John Hale has returned to the helm after serving as Chief Communications Officer for the nation's largest healthcare system. Founded in 2000, MINDWEST has provided marketing, communication and venture development for business, government and non-profit organizations.