Love Notes Anthology 3.0

MAYACAMAS PRESS is accepting entries for its third essay contest: LOVE NOTES FROM THE SOUL: The Art of Conscious Leadership (LOVE NOTES 3.0).

We invite submissions of personal essays and creative nonfiction focused on your amazing journey of personal courage, professional mastery, visionary thought leadership, and owning your journey from the jump. How did you create a powerful paradigm, and what is your inspired story for humanity?

Entries of up to 1,500 words will be considered. If selected, a $999 production fee will be assessed. Top 40 submissions will be published as an anthology celebrating Voices of Transformation in 2027, and will be invited to participate in the Anthology Salons and extensive multiple-platform promotion.

For any questions about submissions, please email hello@lovenotesanthology.com

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Mayacamas Press Titles

Love Notes 2.0

Release date 11.01.2025

Praise for LOVE NOTES 2.0

“Love Notes from the Soul 2.0 is an anthology filled with stories of courage, growth, and transformation and what matters most to me is the powerful reminder that you matter, your story matters…Thank you Cynthia for this lovely book.” — Caroll P.

“The very personal stories in this collection are both universal and completely unique. Yet, they all strike a human chord that resonates as if it were a diary entry. And, when concluded, each delivers a strong message of hope. Love isn’t always easy or beautiful. Sometimes it is hard earned; dragged through the dirt but comes to rest finally at peace. Highly recommend! Have the Kleenex nearby, and maybe be ready to take a note or two!” — Leslie E.

“What makes this anthology so powerful is its authenticity. These aren’t polished personas or surface-level lessons. They’re lived experiences. Breakdowns that led to breakthroughs. Moments of healing, clarity, purpose, and self-remembering. It’s the kind of book that makes you pause and reflect on your own path. It’s a celebration of resilience and the courage it takes to speak from your soul.” — Desi B.

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Love Notes From the Soul

Release date 02.28.2024

Praise for LOVE NOTES

“Editor Cynthia Gregory created an anthology of miracles. These stories are short and sweet, amazingly sweet, and any one of them might change your life.” — Beckette D.

“These stories, among others in the collection, illustrate how love can guide us through the toughest of times, heal our deepest wounds, and inspire us to grow and transform. I’m so impressed by the diversity and depth of the narratives that I’m excited to share this book with friends and family.” — Emily K.

“LOVE NOTES FROM THE SOUL is a warm embrace on a cold winter night. No matter what stage of life you are in, gender or sexual identity, or country of origin, these stories are remarkably universal in their wisdom and inspiration. If you need to believe in magic again, read this book!” — Jeanne Sullivan Billeci, The Soul Mate Coach and author of Be the Soulmate You Want to Attract.

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Release date: 10.21.2021

Praise for What Is Possible From Here

Cyntillation was once Ms. Gregory’s username and it fits; her short stories shimmer with lights and shadows, tiny wisdoms, and immense vision. She knows how to irradiate a sentence, flash a fresh metaphor. These eleven tales are must own little masterworks.” — Duncan Alderson, author of Magnolia City

“I was so engrossed in this collection that I couldn’t put the book down. I highly recommend for anyone who wants to read about family with with, pathos, and humor. ” — Sandra Giedeman, award-winning poet, short story writer, and author of In This Hour

“Cynthia Gregory does it again. Somehow her writing goes right to the heart of life, love, and friendship. This book is a must read and will be a great book club choice as it connects us all to the power of relationships.” — Jo-Anne Weiler, CPCC, RMFT, author of Breakup Breakthrough and Learning to Love Again