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Of a Woman: The Journey to Becoming is available now!

Shannon DalPozzal

Banana Pudding

And other sticky situations
  • 33 True Stories
  • 33 Strong Women
  • Get Inspired
  • Reading Group Guide Included
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Reading the stories by the other authors had me laughing, crying, and realizing we are not alone in this journey of life. I’m inspired to share even more!

Shannon DalPozzal
what you will learn

All of us have been in sticky situations.

Some situations you can look back on and laugh, however, some stories aren’t so funny, and most all are filled with fear, regret, or embarrassment. Through humorous stories, as well as heartbreaking ones, we can learn wonderful lessons in the oddest predicaments.

In a society where women are made to feel they must be strong and independent, we often find ourselves facing struggles alone and isolated. God did not intend for us to walk through our lives without support.

Join women from different backgrounds as they come together to share their own experiences of disappointment, discomfort, and determination, first-hand and in heartwarming detail. We hope that through their stories, you find you are not alone. Because we all struggle and we have all survived; we hope we can learn to struggle and survive together.

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Who should read Banana Pudding and Other Sticky Situations

Feeling stuck or in an impossible situation? Needing a laugh, or even a good cry? This women’s anthology by Press Ahead Press will inspire readers, entertain, and give the feeling of not being alone. We all have some sticky situations we’ve faced in our own lives. Is it hard for you to let go of what was and move forward? Have you ever been scared when facing a big decision? This book is for you.

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The Contributors:

Tammi Arender, Nelda Arnold, Maggie Blake, Keeley Brooks, Colleen Crain, Vickie Crawford, Shannon DalPozzal, Heather Flynn, Kristi Williams Fontenot, Sharon Carroll Green, Vickie Hall, Amanda Hanegan, Carol Jester, Michelle Jester, Brandi LeBlanc, Venessa Lewis, Jacqueline Meier, Karen Milioto, Kimberly Ohnte, Lynn Pallaske, Nicole A. Parsons, Sherry Reamer, Macy Rushing, Karen K. Scott, Sara Simoneaux, Emily Smith, Megan Paul Taunton, Kristen Trant, Shayla Washington, Yvette Whittington, Kerry Williams, and Cindi Lynn Zachary.

Meet Shannon

In “Banana Pudding and Other Sticky Situations”, Shannon shares a pivotal moment not only in her fire service career, but also her life path. This personal chapter in the newly released Women’s Anthology by Press Ahead Press, an imprint of Rope Swing Publishing, is one of many inspirational stories included by the 33 contributors, featuring vignettes of strong and independent women making some difficult and sometime funny life choices.

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