From posting your child’s graduation picture on Facebook, to sharing a business win on LinkedIn, there will be backlash. Whatever the reason, social media invites negativity. Thoughtless commentary and hurtful, snarky remarks go hand in hand with stepping into the social media space. Now, imagine this from the author’s perspective. Readers are very interested in “seeing” you, hearing […]
Archive | December, 2022
6 Picks: Books To Help You Live a Guilt-Free Year
When you take a day off, power down the electronics, splurge on an ice cream, or even take a well-deserved trip to the beach, please don’t feel guilty. It’s unfair. An article in the Washington Post states that “being busy” is like an addiction. The contributor, Brigette Shulte, shares that a man she interviewed “says […]
Writer’s Corner: An Author’s Word Count Primer
When it comes to pitching your book, word count matters. You don’t want to write a picture book that runs the length of 2000 words and expect a publisher to pick it up. Unless of course your last name is Disney, then you may be rolling into the storybook realm. But I digress. Yes, there […]
Augland
Dystopian fans unite! The debut young adult book by Erin Carrougher is a stellar hit. Ashton is living in what was once called Seattle, subjected into a rigid caste-system. The Suits, those who have the technology and luxury to live a free life, and those, like rebellious Ashton who is left to survive by obedience […]
6 Picks: Books to Help You Rise Above Gossip
What is behind gossip? A feeling of fear. What makes it so tempting? A need to feel secure. Why do we participate? A desire to be in the know and belong. Hey, we’ve all done this and participated in it. It’s gossip. No matter how you justify it, gossip is not a great habit to develop in life […]
The Dead Won’t Tell
When you’re assigned to report on a case that rattles a community, you need to watch your back—especially when it becomes personal. Historian and journalist, Abbie Adams, is handed a cold-case murder dating back to 1969. With the opportunity to take up the thread from her injured colleague, and positively impact her byline, Abbie jumps […]
Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It
Author, Personal Branding Expert, and Influencer Dorie Clark has built her empire on teaching others to create genius from their passions and gifts. Her relatable style and optimistic disposition shines through in all that she does including this book designed to help readers present their ideas in a new, relatable way. She stresses that success […]
The Unique Beak
Sai Peacock struggles to fit in. His beak is too big, and everyone makes fun of it, so he decided to keep to himself. He hides from his friends and when he’s with them, rarely speaks up for fear his big beak will get him in trouble. He chooses to spend his time alone singing […]