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Introducing "Aloha Winds" - A Heartfelt Island Song from “Alana and the Honu “

Take the spirit of Aloha home with you through our brand-new song inspired by the beloved children's book, “Alana and the Honu!” available now on Amazon!

This simple yet beautiful song will transport you to the shores of Hawai’i with its soothing melody, meaningful lyrics, and gentle ukulele rhythm.

Perfect for kids and families, "Aloha Winds" celebrates the magic of nature, Hawai’ian values like Aloha and connection to the ocean, and the deep bonds we share with the creatures of the sea.

Let the island breeze carry you home and embrace the love and peace the ocean brings! Bring the magic of “Alana and the Honu” into your home TODAY!

Get your copy TODAY!

English: https://www.amazon.com/Alana-Honu-H-Bustos/dp/B0FF54KMZ7

Spanish: https://www.amazon.com/Alana-y-el-Honu-Bustos-ebook/dp/B0FFJHC34N

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"Alana y el Honu" – ¡UN LIBRO IMPRESCINDIBLE para la biblioteca de tu familia!

¡Prepárate para un viaje inolvidable a las islas!

Alana y el Honu es una historia conmovedora y llena de aventuras sobre la compasión, la responsabilidad y el vínculo inquebrantable entre una niña y una tortuga marina que salvó.

Por qué te encantará este libro:

Arraigado en los valores hawaianos: Explora los poderosos temas de mālama 'āina (cuidado de la tierra) y kuleana (responsabilidad).

Una aventura mágica en una isla: ¡Observa cómo la bondad de Alana cierra el círculo cuando el océano le devuelve su regalo de una manera que nunca esperó!

Perfecto para lectores principiantes, aulas y familias: Inspira a las mentes jóvenes con lecciones importantes sobre la naturaleza, la familia y la bondad.

¡Pero no te fíes solo de nuestra palabra!

Lo que dicen los lectores:

"Estoy TAN encantada con tu nuevo libro... ¡Pedí 5 copias para compartir!" – Connie O., Kailua, HI

"Sé que mis nietos menores estarán MUY emocionados de recibir este libro. ¡No puedo esperar para leerlo con ellos!" – David D., Honolulu, HI

¡Lleva la magia de Alana y el Honu a tu hogar HOY!

¡Obtén tu copia HOY!

Inglés: https://www.amazon.com/Alana-Honu-H-Bustos/dp/B0FF54KMZ7

Español: https://www.amazon.com/Alana-y-el-Honu-Bustos-ebook/dp/B0FFJHC34N

Lea más sobre Alana y el Honu aquí:

Inglés: https://secondridgepublishing.substack.com/p/alana-and-the-honu-a-story-your-children-will-never-forget

Español: https://secondridgepublishing.substack.com/p/alana-y-el-honu-una-historia-que-sus-hijos-nunca-olvidaran

Escuche lo que otros dicen de Alana y el Honu con nuestra reseña del podcast:

Inglés: https://secondridgepublishing.substack.com/p/listen-to-a-review-of-our-latest-book-alana-and-the-honu

Español: https://secondridgepublishing.substack.com/p/un-cuento-hawaiano-de-bondad-y-magia-oceanica-alana-y-el-honu

¡Esta es una lectura obligada para todos los jóvenes soñadores de la isla, amantes de la naturaleza y familias que creen en el poder de la bondad!

¡Mahalo Nui Loa por compartir "Alana y el Honu" con todos tus conocidos!

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"Alana and the Honu" – A MUST-HAVE Book for Your Family Library!

Get ready for an unforgettable journey to the islands!

Alana and the Honu is a heartwarming, adventure-filled tale of compassion, responsibility, and the unbreakable bond between a little girl and a sea turtle she saved.

Why You'll LOVE This Book:

Rooted in Hawaiian values: Explore the powerful themes of mālama ‘āina (caring for the land) and kuleana (responsibility).

A magical island adventure: Watch Alana’s kindness come full circle when the ocean returns her gift in a way she never expected!

Perfect for early readers, classrooms, and families: Inspires young minds with important lessons about nature, family, and kindness.

But don’t just take our word for it!

What readers are saying:

“I am SO delighted with your new book… I ordered 5 copies to share!” – Connie O., Kailua, HI

“I know my younger grandchildren will be SO excited to receive this book. Can’t wait to read it with them!” – David D., Honolulu, HI

Bring the magic of Alana and the Honu into your home TODAY!

Get your copy TODAY!

English: https://www.amazon.com/Alana-Honu-H-Bustos/dp/B0FF54KMZ7

Spanish: https://www.amazon.com/Alana-y-el-Honu-Bustos-ebook/dp/B0FFJHC34N

Read more about this great story here:

English: https://secondridgepublishing.substack.com/p/alana-and-the-honu-a-story-your-children-will-never-forget

Spanish: https://secondridgepublishing.substack.com/p/alana-y-el-honu-una-historia-que-sus-hijos-nunca-olvidaran

Hear what others are saying with our podcast review:

English: https://secondridgepublishing.substack.com/p/listen-to-a-review-of-our-latest-book-alana-and-the-honu

Spanish: https://secondridgepublishing.substack.com/p/un-cuento-hawaiano-de-bondad-y-magia-oceanica-alana-y-el-honu

This is a must-readfor every young island dreamer, nature lover, and family who believes in the power of kindness!

Mahalo Nui Loa for sharing “Alana and the Honu” with all you know!

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Come on and join the fun!

Cerca a Ti - a new ballad by H A Bustos

We just dropped an original Spanish-language ballad, “Cerca a Ti,” written in the emotional style of Marc Anthony — and we want to hear your version.

Record your cover. Win $100. Get featured by Second Ridge Publishing.

All genres. All voices. Total creative freedom.

Feeling inspired? Bring your sound to this soulful new track. 🎧

Read the full post + lyrics & enter here

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Attention singer-songwriters & beatmakers!

We've got the lyrics. You bring the music!

Record your own version of our song, “Por No Estar Con Tu Amor,” in any genre you want.

Post it online Get 100 likes Win $100 and get featured

Full details here: https://secondridgepublishing.substack.com/p/second-ridge-publishing-summer-of-2025-song-contest

Contest ends Sept 1!

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Think Only Murders in the Building meets The Midnight Library.

We started a story, and now we want you to continue it.

It’s a magical realism mystery, written line-by-line in the comments.

Ready to co-author something weird and wonderful?

A mysterious package. A scent of lilacs. A story waiting for you to finish it.

Join the Second Ridge Summer Crowdwriting Challenge! Drop 3–6 sentences in the comments and become a co-author.

Contest ends Sept 1!

Full details here:

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Cerca a Ti - a new ballad by H A Bustos

We just dropped an original Spanish-language ballad, “Cerca a Ti,” written in the emotional style of Marc Anthony — and we want to hear your version.

Record your cover. Win $100. Get featured by Second Ridge Publishing.

All genres. All voices. Total creative freedom.

Feeling inspired? Bring your sound to this soulful new track. 🎧

Read the full post + lyrics & enter here

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Hey, songbirds and lyric lovers—don’t forget!

The Second Ridge Publishing Summer 2025 Song Contest is still open, and we’re looking (and listening) for you!

Turn our lyrics into your music. Win $100. Get featured.

Whether you sing, rap, produce, strum, loop, or drop beats, this is your chance to make magic. Any style is welcome—bachata, lo-fi, trap, folk, EDM, pop, reggae, disco—whatever speaks to your soul.

Here’s the challenge:

a) Record your own version of “Por No Estar Con Tu Amor” using the full Spanish lyrics b) Post your video on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, etc. (make sure it’s public!) c) Use these hashtags: #SecondRidgePublishing #SongContest #PorNoEstarConTuAmor d) Send us the link + a screenshot once your video hits 100 likes

What’s in it for you? $100 via PayPal Your song featured on our Substack and official website Bragging rights as the 2025 Summer Song Contest winner

Once submissions close, the community will vote and your fans can help you win!

Deadline: Labor Day Weekend – Monday, Sept. 1, 2025 @ 11:59 PM

Ready to enter? Full lyrics and info here: https://secondridgepublishing.substack.com/p/second-ridge-publishing-summer-of-2025-song-contest

We can’t wait to hear what your version sounds like. Now go make some noise.

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Pssst… still thinking about jumping into the Summer Crowdwriting Challenge?

Here’s your friendly nudge - NOW’s the time!

The story is already unfolding over at Second Ridge Publishing, and it’s waiting for YOUR twist, your character, your spark of magic.

This is your chance to:

Add to a living mystery-meets-magic tale Be published (yes, published!) with credit Flex your creativity in just 3–6 sentences See where the community takes the story next!

Haven’t added your part yet? Even better - there’s still time! Hop in before Labor Day weekend, and help us make something unforgettable.

Let’s write this summer into something legendary!

We are building a story together one twist, turn, and magical mystery at a time.

Can’t wait to read what you write!

See you there!

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You know a book is going to be really good when you get so caught up in it and can’t wait to read what happens next….

..Yet, you are the one writing it!

The Mark of Shadows - coming to Amazon and to a bookstore near you! (Trust me, it’s worth the wait!)

Listen to our Pre-Release Podcast here:

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Have you heard? The Second Ridge Publishing Summer 2025 Crowdwriting Challenge is waiting for you!

From now through Labor Day Weekend (September 1, 2025), we’re building one continuous story in the comments of this post. It begins with a single paragraph written below, and you (yes, you!) are invited to add the next part.

The result? A community-written tale, with twists and turns shaped by the imagination of our readers. Once summer ends, we’ll polish the story and e-book, crediting each contributor by name or pseudonym.

Learn More: https://secondridgepublishing.substack.com/p/second-ridge-publishing-summer-2025-crowdwriting-challenge

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Hashtag #Betrayal – a new novel by H A Bustos and Second Ridge Publishing

When influence meets crime, betrayal is only a post away.

In the shimmering, filter-perfected world of "InstaGlam," Veronica Rios, a vibrant and ambitious young influencer, seemingly had it all: fame, followers, and a life of dazzling luxury. 

But behind the flawless façade lay a dangerous secret.

When her defiance is broadcast live to her millions of followers in a shocking act of violence on a seemingly ordinary afternoon in Costa Lúmina, the carefully constructed world of hashtags and likes shatters, revealing the brutal truth beneath.

Based on a true story, "Hashtag #Betrayal" plunges into the intoxicating allure of online fame and the treacherous underbelly of organized crime in the captivating setting of Costa Lúmina, exploring the devastating consequences when the pursuit of likes collides with a world where loyalty is the ultimate currency and betrayal is paid for in blood. Can justice be found in a world where the lines between the virtual and the real have become fatally blurred?

Coming Spring 2026 from Second Ridge Publishing

Click here to read more: https://secondridgepublishing.substack.com/p/hashtag-betrayal

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Second Ridge Publishing Summer of 2025 Song Contest

Turn our lyrics into music. Win $100. Get featured.

Do you sing, rap, play guitar, produce beats, or just love making music?

Second Ridge Publishing invites you to bring the heartfelt lyrics of “Por No Estar Con Tu Amor” by H. A. Bustos to life in your own unique musical style.

No matter what your music style is - whether you perform bachata, trap, folk, lo-fi, reggae, EDM, pop, disco – YOU NAME IT! - we want to hear your voice and your version.

Deadline to Enter: Labor Day Weekend — Monday, September 1, 2025 @ 11:59 PM

Complete details here: https://secondridgepublishing.substack.com/p/second-ridge-publishing-summer-of-2025-song-contest

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Discover "Por No Estar Con Tu Amor" ~ An Original Song by H.A. Bustos

"Por No Estar Con Tu Amor" (c) 2024 Second Ridge Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

A Song of Passion, Absence, and Devotion

“Por No Estar Con Tu Amor” is a deeply emotional piece that speaks to the universal ache of longing. Written by H. A. Bustos, this original Spanish-language ballad explores the bittersweet tension between love and loss, between desire and distance.

With its poetic imagery and aching honesty, this song is made for interpretation. Whether it's sung as a slow-burning bachata, a stripped-down folk lament, or a genre-bending experiment, the core emotion remains: the pain of not being with the one you love.

This is not just a song, it's a confession, a prayer, a cry in the night.

Learn more: https://secondridgepublishing.substack.com/p/por-no-estar-con-tu-amor

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Take a moment to listen to "Drama Drama" by Kaio Jay Gausso—a song that beautifully captures the powerful journey of surrender and freedom. https://substack.com/@secondridgepublishing/note/c-113984054

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Get ready! "The Mark of Shadows" is due out Spring-Summer 2025! Here's a look at what Second Ridge Publishing has in store for you!