Guest Post by award-winning author, Tracy Badua They say Practice makes perfect, and oh boy, it takes a lot of practice for me to get good at things. I wish I were naturally talented at writing, but behind every book lay hours of research, spotty rough drafts, and countless late nights re-reading and polishing. I’m […]
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Author Q&A With Jenny Mitchell
Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, DMA, CEC is the Chief Visionary Officer of Chavender where she works closely with leaders to change the world one mission at a time. She is a dynamic speaker, executive coach, fundraising professional, and host of the Underdog Leadership podcast. She is also the author of Embracing Ambition: Empowering Women to Step […]
Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable
There’s the adage, “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” For many, that teacher is discovered through reading. That’s why it’s important to continue to consume motivational and self-help books . The right mentor, coach, and teacher is waiting. And if you’re poised to achieve the impossible, Relentless is your partner. This book […]
Author Q&A With Samara Breger
Samara writes books about women in improbable circumstances falling in love. Before she started writing books, she worked in public radio, podcasting, and digital journalism and is a proud News and Documentary Emmy loser. If you peek into her work history, you’ll find a lot of stuff about sex, reproductive health, and queer people. She […]
Author Q&A With Lucinda Race
Lucinda Race draws inspiration for her books from her dreams. When she was younger she believe everyone’s dreams were like chapters in a book. It was only as she began talking to other authors that this wasn’t the case. So either she was a little nuts, or she needed to sit down in front of […]
6 Picks: Books That Will Inspire You To Adopt A Pet
If there is one good thing that resulted from the 2020 quarantine it is that pet adoption skyrocketed. People had more time at home and, struggling with isolation, depression, loneliness, and well, stir-crazy kids, adopting a pet was a beautiful way to help. And this isn’t something new. Pet owners have known for centuries the […]
The Princess Who Loved Hot Chocolate
Sounds like the title of my next picture book. And maybe it is. Stay tuned. But let’s look at the logic of this statement. It really hits the target on just how many of us—real-life princesses and princes—love a good hot chocolate as a celebratory elixir. But as Simon Sinek would ask, “What’s Your Why?” […]