It’s that time of year when you’re pulling your hair out from all the stuff, dust, papers, junk, pet hair, and sweater fuzz that’s accumulated over the last few months. From offices to garages, physical files to clouds, kitchens to closets, the unwanted and unneeded is just begging to be purged. For starters, what will […]
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Author Q&A With Glenn Miller
Glenn Miller launched his professional career by working on television soap operas and game shows on the back lots of NBC Burbank. He holds a master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and has served as a CBS-affiliate news producer, an executive speechwriter, and creative director at production agencies within the Twin Cities. […]
Books That Will Make You a More Well-Rounded Person
Do you remember filling out your college applications? Along with your GPA and essays there were questions about your extracurricular activities. The emphasis was on finding out whether you were a well-rounded person. But being “well-rounded” is much more than participating in the Glee Club or volunteering at your local pet shelter. It includes adopting […]
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 […]
Imagine Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God’s Promises, and the Exhilarating Future that Awaits You
Grab your tissues. This book is an emotional rollercoaster. But it also promises joy. Imagine Heaven is written by Don Piper, who is a pastor and best-selling author of 90 Minutes in Heaven. In his book he shares stories of thousands of people who’ve had near-death experiences (NDE). Alongside these come his interpretations, advice of […]
The Twig Bookstore
The Twig Bookstore originally opened in 1972 at the Quadrangle Mall on Broadway north of Loop 410 in San Antonio, Texas. The goal was to provide more than textbooks to people of all ages and to serve as a place for people to come together and share their stories and their lives. The Twig Bookstore […]
Writer’s Corner: Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Preemptive Offer
It’s exciting to get a call from your literary agent (or directly from the publisher) informing you they are interested in your book. You want to celebrate and of course you should. But before you pop the cork on that champagne, make sure you know what you’re signing up for. Just ask the experts in […]
Leadership Lessons Learned in Pursuit of Connecting with Readers
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 […]
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 […]
Writer’s Corner: Are You A Distracted Writer?
Each writer has their unique approach. Time for writing, style of writing, approach to writing, location for writing, and of course content of writing. The diversity of authors and stories is growing like never before. It’s exciting. It’s applauded. But what about the diversity in “how” people write? I’m a writer wondering if there’s anyone out […]