Book reviews are an essential element of any book marketing plan. This guest post by Desiree Villena provides some great tips for getting those reviews. Whether you’ve written a brilliant new novel, a life-changing self-help book, or an innovative volume of business advice, you’ll need a plan for getting it into people’s hands. And regardless [...]
“If you want your life to be a magnificent story, then begin by realizing that you are the author. And every day you have the opportunity to write a new page.” - Mark Houlaha
Are you thinking about self-publishing a book? Before you do, get The Simple Facts About Self-Publishing What indie publishers need to know to produce a great book Ready to publish a book? Your options have never been greater—but how do you know where to start? The Simple Facts About Self-Publishing is an introduction to independent [...]
“What if today you gave yourself permission to be outrageously kind? What if you extended as much good will and kindness as you can possibly muster to every person you meet? And what if you did it with no thought of reward? I’m sure of one thing: it will be a day you will never [...]
"We must have courage to face life's inevitables: pain, suffering and sorrow. When trouble comes, the coward says, 'Run away.' The hero says, 'Stay and master it.' Courage is not an instinct. Fear is an instinct. Courage is something that you acquire." ~ James Milton McKnight
"Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate." ~ Albert Schweitzer
"Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you." ~Shannon L. Alder
Is your book club reading Choices? Use the following questions to guide your book club’s discussion of Choices by Jacquelyn Lynn. Go here to download a printable version of these questions. How did Choices make you feel? How do you feel about how the story was told? Did it move too slowly or [...]
"Who is mighty? That person who can control their own emotions and make, of an enemy, a friend." Talmud
"Some people and events are difficult to deal with, but they can only stress us if we let them. Breathe in calm, breathe out chaos, and anchor yourself in peace." - Lori Desche
