Guest Post by Leadership Expert and Author, Dan Albaum Exceptional leadership has never been more needed, and valued, in today’s business world of unexpected change and constant volatility. Even In a sea of digital devices and exploding video content, the written word remains powerful and is an opportunity for each of us to positively impact […]
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6 Picks: Books for Proactively, and Thoughtfully, Managing Conflict
Did you know that the estimated annual cost of workplace conflict in the U.S. is $359 billion? Lost time and productivity quickly add up. Additionally, between the cost of employee attrition, wasted time, poor decision making and lower ROI of labor, a single conflict may cost the company $255,000 for each episode. Now imagine if […]
Elements Authors Use to Build the Intense Suspense
You’ve just tossed a handful of popcorn into your mouth when “Bam!” the killer jumps out of the closet. You jump, choke, and rush to the kitchen for a cool drink to clear the cough and curb your adrenaline. While that movie success is the result of a million-dollar budget, authors don’t have that luxury. […]
No Such Thing as a Bad Review
Let’s face it. No one likes criticism. Well, at least the destructive kind which hurts to read and possibly leads to scars or setbacks. But we also can agree that constructive criticism is useful. While there’s positives and negatives to all feedback, the “bad reviews” of books are largely of the latter. Now I’m not […]
How I Became a Screenwriter
Guest Post by Author, Writer, Professor, Editor, and Coach, Dr. Diana Stout I’ve always been a rabid fan of movies, whether on the big screen or small. In the early 1990s, when the internet was new, I was looking for a writer’s online chat room. I fell into Professor Jack Stanley’s Scrnwrit chat room of […]
Book Teaser: Amber’s Way
Jessica Langston’s storybook romance turns to tragedy when her husband is killed in the Iraq War shortly before the birth of their daughter Amber. Despite Jessica’s grief, she makes a promise that Amber will live a happy life. Her pledge is tested when her high-spirited daughter is diagnosed with cancer when she is four years old. But Amber summons her warrior spirit […]
Novellas aren’t Novel but are Growing in Appeal
Guest Post by Marketing Guru and Author Advocate, James B. Abt The concept of novellas is not novel, but it seems like they have become more popular recently among readers and authors. The definition of a novella is not exactly clear. The gist is they’re longer than a short story but shorter than a novel. […]
Five “Killer” Genres Unpacked: The Difference Between a Mystery, Detective, Crime, Thriller, and Suspense Novel
Someone is killed in the book, therefore it’s a thriller. Or is it a mystery? A killer left a string of clues, so it’s a suspense. No, it must be a mystery. Right and wrong. Now you get why this can be so darn confusing! The “Killer Genres” are one of those tricky, sticky, picky […]
Literary Lounging: Discovering the Ideal Sofas for Book Lovers
For book enthusiasts, a cozy reading nook is not just a corner of the room; it’s a sanctuary where stories come to life and imaginations flourish. Central to this haven is the perfect sofa, inviting readers to lose themselves in the magic of words. In this exploration, we delve into two iconic sofas, the Cloud […]
Author Q&A With Dee Walters
Dee Walters is living in Northern Nevada with her youngest son, workings as an emergency response dispatcher, and writing in her spare time. Her mission is to help individuals with grief and other personal issues they may face. Dee is a compassionate person who authors books to help as many people as possible. She also […]