A reader doesn’t need to like all the characters in your book, but they want to understand what makes them tick. They want to learn more about them. They want to know what motivates them. They want to follow them on their journey. They want to see them evolve and realize their arc. And when […]
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6 Picks: Kid’s Books Celebrating Mother Earth
Mothers give us life, bring us comfort, and offer security. These too are the very gifts we derive from nature. From her nourishing elements to her abundant resources, Mother Earth provides continuous care for her children and intertwines her vital role with ours, establishing the foundation for a mutually beneficial relationship. Weaving facts and fascinating […]
6 Picks: Books to Launch Your Self-Reflection Journey
There are moments in our lives (or at least there should be) when you need to stop and reflect on who you are and what you’ve become. Leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, and well, members of the human race all succeed in life, love and career if they develop the practice of self-awareness. So, we have […]
6 Picks: Books That Celebrate the Fabulous Journey of Fatherhood
In honor of Father’s Day, pick up a good book that celebrates dad and share it as a family. You might even want to delve into this amazing journey a little deeper by exploring what makes fatherhood such an incredible, and sometimes, humorously challenging journey. Or maybe this would be a great day to be […]
6 Picks: Environmental books with small steps that make a big difference in saving our planet
Environmentally conscious behavior (in a disposable society that’s warming up the globe every day) is just one more challenge to meet in the already compounding day-to-day demands on our lives. Limited hours in the day, concern over additional expense, and social pressures for conformity all contribute to the internal conflict of adopting a recycled lifestyle. […]
6 Picks: New Books That Really Make You Think
Of course, every book out there should make you think, right? Even if it’s a cookbook that asks you to contemplate your next meal or a best-selling suspense that makes you wonder, could this happen to you? Every book dares you to think differently while considering new points of view. If you’re like me, you […]
6 Picks: Book Covers That Will Take Your Breath Away
I confess, book covers either draw me in or make me pause, especially when it comes to a purchase. While it’s the writing that counts, book covers invoke an emotional response. And we’ve all known those images that we return to time and again as they evoke a mood or a cherished memory, or because […]
6 Picks: Books that Support the Grieving Process
As I write this article, it’s been three weeks since my father passed away. I am grieving. And I know that I am not alone. This year, we have seen more loss than we could even imagine. It’s especially difficult to say goodbye when things decline quickly, and you are quarantined away. Since my family […]
6 Picks: Books With a Rainy Day Theme (Well, sort of…)
Sometimes, I just love the rain. I like to have an excuse to stay indoors and read, write, watch movies or just take a nap. I also love to get out and enjoy the rain, too! A summer rain is so inspiring and refreshing. We used to have a swimming pool and yes, we even swam […]
6 Picks: Books That Will Scare the Bejeebers Out of You!
We all like a good scare from time to time, but admittedly, I like the kind that I can switch off when I want. You know. You’re watching a haunting flick, the scene grows still, the ax is about to drop, and then suddenly…Yup, it’s time for popcorn. I’ll gladly grab the snacks. Just another […]