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K. Kris Loomis is the author of the humorous travel memoir, Thirty Days In Quito: Two Gringos and a Three-Legged Cat Move to Ecuador. She also writes adult parables and short stories as well as books about yoga and meditation. Kris is a determined chess player, an origami enthusiast, a classically trained pianist, and a playwright. She lives in Rock Hill, SC, with her husband and two cats. NONFICTION BY K. KRIS LOOMIS Kris’ interest in writing nonfiction came from teaching and learning from her yoga students for almost twenty years and her experiences in learning about Ecuadorian culture after moving to South America in 2013. Thirty Days In Quito: Two Gringos and a Three-Legged Cat Move to Ecuador How to Sneak More Yoga Into Your Life: A Doable Yoga Plan for Busy People How to Sneak More Meditation Into Your Life: A Doable Meditation Plan for Busy People FICTION BY K. KRIS LOOMIS Fiction has been an integral part of Kris’ life since childhood, when she would borrow twelve books at a time from the library, spread them out on her bedroom floor, and move one to the other, reading a page at a time, until she finished them all. She believes that fiction should not only entertain but should also challenge the reader. Her short fiction is the perfect length for time-challenged fiction lovers and will leave the reader with plenty to think about. The Park Stories (Modern Shorts for Busy People Book 1) The Cafe Stories (Modern Shorts for Busy People Book 2) The Funeral Home Stories (Modern Shorts for Busy People Book 3) The Bus Stories (Modern Shorts for Busy People Book 4) The Bedroom Stories (Modern Shorts for Busy People Book 5) The Monster In the Closet and Other Stories (Modern Shorts for Busy People Books 1-5)

Ever wonder what it would be like to pick up one day and move abroad? In the summer of 2013, Kris Loomis and her husband sold all their worldly possessions and, along with their three-legged cat, Triplet, did just that. They left their comfy life behind and moved to Ecuador! Follow along as they battle ‘mañana’ time, stinky buses, and the dreaded ‘Frankenstein’ shower. Will they adjust to South American culture? Will Triplet learn to meow in Spanish? Will the stupid black beans ever cook at that altitude? Thirty Days In Quito: Two Gringos and a Three-Legged Cat Move to Ecuador is a humorous first-hand account of a couple stepping out of their comfort zone, holding on tight, and learning to breathe at 9,000 feet.

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Category: Biographies & Memoirs; Travel

Too busy for yoga? Think again! This book is for anyone who wants more yoga in his or her life but just can’t seem to find the time. Don’t worry. You’ll soon see how easy it is to sneak a little yoga in! Are you a yoga newbie? This book will give you a simple and doable yoga plan to follow as you begin your yoga journey. You will learn to make your yoga count, minute by minute, without having to rearrange your day. Experienced practitioner? This book will encourage you to incorporate yoga into your life away from the mat and embrace your “beginner’s mind.” Got a minute? Make that minute count with yoga! This book covers: How to find time to practice yoga without having to change anything in your current schedule. How to easily identify useful “triggers” and “empty zones”; How to figure out WHAT posture to practice, WHEN to practice it, and HOW to practice it; How to eliminate excuses; How to bust stress with your breath; How to improve alertness if you have a desk job; How to improve your balance; How to release tension in your hips and lower back; How to tone and strengthen your legs while improving your posture; Over 20 yoga exercises; And much more! This book encourages you to stop talking about yoga and to start DOING yoga instead. What are you waiting for? This book gives you all the tools you need to “sneak” a little yoga in today!

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Category: Health, Fitness & Dieting

Too busy for meditation? Think again! This book is for anyone who wants more mindfulness in his or her life but just can’t seem to find the time. Don’t know where to start? Don’t worry! It’s a lot easier than you think. Are you new to meditation? This book will introduce you to what meditation is (and what it isn’t) and show you how easy it is to sneak a little into your life! Stuck in line at the grocery store? Why not take that “empty zone” and use it for a mindfulness exercise? Have some meditation experience already but feel stuck in your practice? This book will encourage you to build on your current meditation practice by presenting different ways to look at mindfulness and concentration, as well as new ways to incorporate meditation into your daily life. Got a minute? Then you have plenty of time for meditation! This book covers: How to find time to meditate by using “empty zones”; How to use your senses during meditation; The difference between concentration and mindfulness; How to use your breath effectively during meditation; Common misconceptions about meditation; 20 meditation exercises; Practical meditation tips; And much more! This book encourages you to stop talking about meditation and to start DOING meditation instead. What are you waiting for? This book gives you all the tools you need to take action today!

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Category: Health, Fitness & Dieting; Religion & Spirituality

Are you a time-challenged fiction-lover? Then this collection is for you! Here are all the Modern Shorts for Busy People books in one collection! Included in The Monster In the Closet and Other Stories: THE PARK STORIES; THE CAFE STORIES; THE FUNERAL HOME STORIES; THE BUS STORIES; THE BEDROOM STORIES. Fifteen stories in all! Between the pages of this short story collection, you will find internet daters, shy bus drivers, talking corpses, bullies, and monsters in the closet. Spies, old friends, unhappy teens, grieving sisters, overworked businessmen, and chess players bare their struggles in local parks, cafes, funeral homes, bus stops, and bedrooms. These poignant, often humorous, adult parables remind us how important human connections are in this crazy, yet beautiful world.

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Category: Literature & Fiction