Lois Melbourne likes to write female characters who make things happen. They may push the boundaries others set, but somebody will be proud of them. With a tech background, Lois respects the pragmatic truth about what technology can do for us. The engineering promises in her book Moral Code are actual or possible with what […]
Archive | January, 2025
Ping’s Perfect Pot
When Ping visits the market with her grandfather, she’s overwhelmed with all the decorations, food, and New Year celebratory energy around them. They settle on buying a tangerine tree, which symbolizes good luck. But when they take it home, Ping feels something is missing—the perfect pot. Through a concerted effort, tries and misses, Ping, with […]
5 Resolutions Authors Should Make This Year
This is your year. You’re poised to make it your best. You’ve crafted impressive goals to get you there. And if you’re an author, you probably sprinkled in a few publishing aspirations, too. Regardless of where you are on your journey, bestselling authors suggest five resolutions you should consider making this year. Write Your Book. […]
Walking Well: A New Approach for Comfort, Vitality, and Inspiration in Every Step
Written by two movement experts, Michael J. Gelb and Bruce Fertman, Walking Well is a book strongly advocating the power of steps. But it’s not about getting out and walking; it’s about walking well to enjoy the experience and gain from the endeavor. Much of this begins in the mind. Fear of falling or past […]
Author Q&A With Beverly J. Armento
Inspired by the many teachers who mentored her, Beverly J. Armento became an educator and enjoyed a fifty-plus year career as a middle school teacher and University Professor, aiming to nurture educators to believe in and hold high expectations for each child. Retired now, she is a Professor Emerita at Georgia State University and holds […]
Why Resolutions Are Often Abandoned and What You Can Do Differently
Guest Post by Psychologist Lauren Farina-Prieto, LCSW It is estimated that 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail, and many within the first month. The very nature of resolutions is tricky. A resolution is “a firm decision to do or not to do something.” A firm decision. In other words, traditional resolutions tend to be arbitrary, […]
4 Reasons Authors Give Up
Expert Advice on How to Stay on Course and Realize Your Dream! At one time or another, everyone has considered writing a book. For many, it’s a lifelong dream. For some, they have a story yearning to be told. For others, it’s a means to an end—gaining more followers, building a brand, or realizing profits. […]
The 12 Week Year: Get More Done In 12 Weeks Than Others Do In 12 Months
I love books that inspire productivity. The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington is one of them. The authors challenge you to shift your mindset to quadruple your goals this year. This thought process improves outcomes, momentum, productivity, and confidence. Whether you desire personal or professional success, consider the metrics. […]
Author Q&A With Loretta Breuning
Loretta Breuning, PhD, is the Founder of the Inner Mammal Institute and Professor Emerita of Management at California State University, East Bay. She is the author of many personal development books, including Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, and Endorphin Levels. As a teacher and a parent, […]
Author Insights: Reduce Stress Through Reducing Clutter
According to productivity experts, we waste six weeks a year looking for stuff in our offices and homes. We sleep less, are inundated by clutter, and are overwhelmed by the pressures of relatively effortless tasks. These challenges, along with associated adverse health impacts, are big reasons why we have chronic stress in our lives. If […]