Julia A. Nicholson is a former CEO, executive leadership expert, business consultant, and adjunct professor of business who has excelled for decades as an industry-leading visionary on governance, strategic planning, team building, and executive performance. But she has also faced an inordinate amount of adversity in her life. In the span of 15 years, she […]
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Writing As Therapy
I’m going to be blunt—whether you think you need a dose of therapy or not, it’s at your fingertips whenever you need it. I was shocked when one of my fellow author friends shared with me that he’s been journaling as a way of therapy. To be clear, I’m not shocked about writing as therapy […]
Author Q&A With Nicole Dake
Nicole Dake is an author, mom of three, and blogger on parenting with a focus on health and wellness for moms and kids. Nicole has a BA in Psychology with a minor in Religious Studies from the University of Colorado and a Paralegal Certification from Boston University. Though she’s originally from the United States, she […]
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 […]
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 […]
Writer’s Corner: How Archetypes Give Characters Dimensionality
We all embody a multitude of archetypes. From goddess, to mother, to wizard in the kitchen, and onto storyteller at bedtime. Perhaps you liken yourself more to a scholar than writer, pioneer at work, avenger when volunteering, and diplomat with friends. The list goes on and on to what monikers you embody and what you […]
Bookstore Spotlight: Copper Dog Books
Purchased as Cabot Street Books by career booksellers Meg Wasmer and Julie Karaganis in 2019, Copper Dog Books has become a community pillar in Beverly, Massachusetts and the North Shore area. In 2020, they expanded their brick-and-mortar storefront, a move that has helped them weather the ups and downs of the pandemic. Copper Dog has […]
Celebrating December Holidays Through Books
I love holidays. All holidays. And what would holidays be without books that tell stories about traditions, journeys, customs, stories, and personal anecdotes. In fact, many authors have launched their careers just by writing about the holidays. The memories that stories invoke in each one of us is incredibly personal but treasured. That’s why so […]
Author Q&A With Erin Carrougher
Erin Carrougher is a native of the Pacific Northwest, living the majority of her life near the Seattle area. She loves dystopian books, movies, and shows; so naturally, she weaved her passion for writing with her obsession with the possible futures. When not writing, she works as a sales professional and is a loving wife, […]