Candi S Cross – författare

Once upon a time, gritty Texan trial attorney Trace Sherer aspired to be one of the greatest doctors of all time. Instead, he became a patient. A patient of positivity. Despite a terrifying diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 1999, Trace sought the good in every moment. A transformed mindset gave him the strength to fight the debilitating effects of primary-progressive MS that tagged him as a corpse within two years. 

Nerves of Steel is Trace''s compelling, unpretentious and irreverent testimony linking health to positivity. His steadfast focus on setting and achieving bold goals, reframing difficult circumstances and decisions, building resilience, and spreading joy to everyone in his orbit is all captured in an unforgettable read filled with sunlight and giggles. 

If you''ve ever been taken down by illness, loss, change, bad wine, or a bad hair day, you are not alone. But you do have nerves of steel that may just need to be tested and polished to live out their glistening potential.     

Trace J. Sherer is an attorney and mediator who has been living (and thriving) with MS for more than twenty years. Nerves of Steel is his debut as an author. He lives in Houston with two diva cats and one dog. Trace is working on his second book, a legal thriller. He loves to hear from readers. Contact him at trace@nervesofsteel.org. 

Candi S. Cross is the founder of You Talk I Write, a modern ghostwriting agency. She has co-developed approximately 140 books with authors worldwide. Candi is committed to helping diverse individuals with contemporary stories that make a difference. She lives in New York City with her wife and 24/7 muse, Liza. For more info, visit www.youtalkiwrite.com. 

"There is so much that can be revealed about ourselves when we take the time to see life from another perspective. Within pages of starting Nerves of Steel, I was reminded of not only the power, but also, the joy that my choices can create. Admittedly, I''ve been feeling overwhelmed by the choices available to me, which has led me to a sort of mental and emotional paralysis. I know that it''s a paralysis of my own doing. Enter Trace Sherer, a stranger to me by all definitions of the word, to offer me a glimmer of light back to who I know myself to be. I firmly believe readers will find motivation in his story, not because of the successes he shares, but because of the challenges he made his way through to achieve them." 

--Antuan Magic Raimone, TEDx Speaker, Hamilton Universal Swing, Author of Becoming Magic: A Path of Personal Reconstruction

"This book grabs your attention from the first paragraph. Trace brings uplifting teachings to address issues that all of us face at some point in our lives. If you are in search of real-world solutions to real-world challenges, this book is for you. Through his life of overcoming obstacles, Trace provides a blueprint to follow that will most certainly bring happiness and success. I haven''t read anything like this before."

--Randy Sorrels, Attorney, President State Bar of Texas 2019-2020

"Following the murder of my daughter, I quickly learned about perspective and perseverance. Life is full of amazing people who show us every day that the perspective we put on our lives, combined with amazing perseverance, makes us capable of amazing things. For Trace, it has meant the difference between life and death. Trace teaches us all lessons about going forward from horrible news and determining our own outcomes. In spite of a death sentence due to illness back in 1999, he is able to write today that he is grateful to be alive. His choice to be positive is a lesson for us all as we go forward from our own moments in life."

--Fred Guttenberg, Speaker and Author of Find the Helpers

In Radical Courage, retired Marine Staff Sergeant Eric Alva shares his powerful story of coming out as a gay man in the armed forces, as well as his ardent advocacy for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 

The first American service member injured in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Eric was hailed as an American hero. While he lost his leg in combat, his spirit remained stronger than ever-upon retirement, Eric came out as gay. As a former spokesperson for the Human Rights Campaign, he played an instrumental role in the repeal of the military''s "Don''t Ask, Don''t Tell" policy on gay, lesbian and bisexual service members, working with members of Congress to end the discriminatory practice. 

As a gay man, disabled veteran, and U.S. citizen of Hispanic and Native American heritage, Eric knows about overcoming obstacles and navigating complex intersectionality. Drawing on his battle for equality in the military on behalf of the LGBTQ community, he continually discusses how that experience supports the momentum for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and how a commitment to equality attracts talent, builds a sense of belonging, and creates a competitive advantage. 

As a gay child who was trafficked to an abuser and swept up in the Indiana foster care system, Mat Bunch fought to survive because he knew he would be loved one day. He knew he would be wanted. Today, as a global citizen and changemaker in the green energy movement, Mat is at the forefront of social and environmental justice. This enthralling story will inspire anyone who has ever been unwanted or felt like love only beckoned from fairy tales. Read WANTED. Be WANTED.

Mat Bunch is a social and environmental advocate with a B.S. in Public Policy and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration at UNC Chapel Hill. With over a decade of experience in policymaking and energy law, Mat is at the forefront of environmental and social justice. When he is not fighting global climate change during his day job, he enjoys traveling the world and pursuing his mission of inspiring and empowering others to live their true lives, despite their circumstances. He wrote Wanted to declare how critical love and belonging are for every soul to flourish.

Candi S. Cross is a WSJ and USA Today bestselling ghostwriter. She has collaborated on 150+ books with authors worldwide. Candi is committed to helping diverse individuals with contemporary stories of impact. She lives in New York City with her wife and 24/7 muse, Liza. For more info, visit www.youtalkiwrite.com. 

"Far too often, LGBTQ young people in foster care experience bias and discrimination-from the homes in which they''re placed to the workers assigned to help them and their families. Through people like Mat bravely sharing their stories, and work like ours to drive equity for LGBTQ+ children in adoption and foster programs, this is changing. But more must be done-every child deserves to feel safe, welcome and affirmed in their own forever home." 

--Jay Brown, Senior Vice President, HRC Foundation

"We all have struggles in life and stories to tell. For some, those struggles seem to compound and can break the strongest of spirits. So, when a story of resilience and determination emerges, we are all drawn to it. That is the story of Mat Bunch. But he goes beyond his personal story to draw us in and motivate us to action. You will walk away happy, sad, satisfied, and rededicated."

--Todd A. Weiler, Former Asst. Secretary of Defense, Author of Untamed Equality

"Wanted is both gritty and dreamy, showing us what is humanly possible in this life even as we encounter all kinds of monsters. And it just so happens to come with a playbook on how to change the world in the most deliberate ways. Thank you, Mat!"

--Christopher Gasti, Stage and Screen Actor, Advocate, Author of The Show Must Go On 

"Every individual''s life has meaning; every individual has worth. Cast aside and abused, Mat Bunch early life was one of basic survival and a struggle to overcome unimaginable challenges. His life story now gives hope to humanity that life has meaning and worth as he helps to save the world for all of us and more importantly, those who will follow us."

--Greg Morley (he/him/his), Regional Director Human Resources Asia Oceania/Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Moët Hennessy

"Wanted is an open letter to the world on the power of hope. Mat Bunch allows us VIP access into his life, his thoughts, and his journey to find the love he knows exists and teaches us so much about ourselves and the world along the way. Wanted is real, bold, and necessary to the contemporary leadership narrative, and we are grateful to Mat for trusting us with his story!" 

--Mary Michelle Hemphill, Ph.D., Adjunct Instructor, MPA Program, UNC School of Government