Books
BOOKS
Below are three books I've personally authored: Diary of a Hopeless Romantic, The Cuban Heart, and Talking to Strangers.
You will also find the Dare to be Authentic Book Series which are books of contributing authors sharing their inspiring stories.
There are also two books authored by Deborah Collins and published by Dare to be Authentic Publishing: A Family Legacy and The Open Hearth
Diary of a Hopeless Romantic
After six years in a relationship that has taken her from the heights of ecstasy to the depths of misery, Natalie leaves her lover. Brokenhearted and with barely a shred of self-esteem, she soon meets her next obsession and enters into an equally frustrating and unfulfilling relationship. When this man disappears, Natalie wonders why she keeps getting involved with men who lack in love and appreciation. Her determination to find the perfect man, takes her through disappointment, hilarious dating scenarios, and a journey of self-discovery.
The Cuban Heart
The Cuban Heart is a book of poetry about many of the experiences, trials and difficulties Cubans faced before and after Castro took over the island of Cuba. It also speaks of the Cuban-Americans; children of those who left their homeland in search of a better life for themselves and for the future of their families. Writing these poems has led to deep healing of pain I had been carrying since I was a child. I hope you are not only touched by them but encouraged in knowing that the spirit of the Cuban people could not be broken.
Talking to Strangers
Diane is a legal secretary with a very demanding mother and equally demanding boss. She meets a charming and handsome stranger on a bus and is both thrilled and nervous when he asks her out. That same week, her boss is beaten up at his law offices and ends up in the hospital with injuries. Diane's life becomes filled with fears and uncertainty as she becomes the reluctantly passenger in the ride of her life.
Dare to be Authentic Vol. 1
Finding Your Authentic Self
An inspirational book as well as a collaborative effort. It features over twenty true stories written by those who at one point did not really know themselves and lived unhappy, unfulfilled and sometimes painful lives, and then went on to find their true, authentic self and dared to transform their lives into ones of joy and fulfillment.
Dare to be Authentic Vol. 2
Learning to Love Yourself
This book Is the second in a series that invites you to experience what living an authentic life can bring. It's a compilation of authors, each telling their story of how they struggled with self-love and were able to begin the process of loving themselves. Be inspired by true stories about overcoming challenges using the power of love.
Dare to be Authentic Vol.3
Learning to Trust Yourself
An inspirational book and a collaborative effort. This book is the third in a series that invites you to experience what living an authentic life can bring. It's a compilation of authors, each telling their true story of how they learned to trust themselves, follow their intuition and tune into the Divine to create the life they wanted.
Dare to be Sober
Dare to be Sober is a collaborative work written to encourage and inspire. Inside you will find true stories by recovering drug addicts and alcoholics. Stories of courage, strength, and the determination to change. This is a book whose mission is HOPE. The message that resounds loud and clear from each of these stories is that you can recover. Our wish is that you can believe recovery is possible in your life or the life of a loved one.
Dare to be Authentic Vol. 4
Let Yourself Shine
Dare to be Authentic Vol. 4 - Let Yourself Shine is a book of contributing authors who have authentically shared their journey to shining their light brighter in this world. Inside you will find true heartfelt stories of being able to shine even through the most difficult of circumstances. The resounding message is: You were born to shine!
Dare to be Authentic Vol. 5
Let Yourself Prosper
Dare to be Authentic Vol. 5 - Let Yourself Prosper is a collaborative effort where each author tells their story of how they allowed themselves to prosper. These stories are true, heartfelt, and life-changing. If you're looking for prosperity in any area of your life; finances, relationships, health, spirituality you will find inspiration and encouragement in these pages.
Dare to be Authentic Vol. 6
Finding Your Purpose
Dare to be Authentic Vol. 6 - Finding Your Purpose is a collection of true stories written by those who have experienced difficulties, trials, obstacles, inspiration, intuition, and great triumphs on their path to finding their purpose. These stories are encouraging, inspiring, and a model for finding your own purpose in this world.
Dare to be Authentic Vol. 7
Stepping into Your Power
This book is a collaborate effort of authors telling their story of what it took for them to learn to step into their power. They share authentically and from the heart. They also tell about how stepping into their powers has enhanced their life as well as the lives of others. You will experience their joy, their heartbreak, their struggles and their triumphs. The purpose of this book is to encourage others to step into their power and authentic purpose so that working together we can make this a better world.
Dare to be Authentic Vol. 8
Feeling Worthy
This book is a collaborate effort of authors telling their story of what it took for them to feel worthy of having what they desire in their life. They share authentically and from the heart. They also tell about stepping into their worthiness has enhanced their life as well as the lives of others. You will experience their joy, their heartbreak, their struggles, and their triumphs. The purpose of this book is to encourage others to feel their worthiness and authentic purpose so that working together we can make this a better world.
Dare to be Authentic Vol. 9
Living by Inspiration
May 2026