Meg Gaertner is the Managing Editor for fiction books at Jolly Fish Press and Flux (North Star Editions) where she currently acquires and edits young adult and middle grade novels. Though Meg’s first career choice was in the medical field, her trajectory changed when she rediscovered her love for writing. She went on to earn her MFA in […]
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Fantastic Online Courses for Authors and Writers
The busy life of a writer and author leaves little time for learning. Still, continuous improvement and professional development is critical in any professional endeavor. It’s important that authors interact with their fans, friends, fellows, and industry professionals. But it’s not always easy. Conferences, signings, and other events take a toll. Time away from family, […]
Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds
If you’re ready to be jolted out of your comfort zone then this is the book for you. I walked past Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins, went back and picked it up, set it down, then went back again. It kept calling to me to read this story of a man who came up […]
6 Picks: Books That Help You Navigate Challenging Colleagues
There will always be people in the workplace with bad attitudes. Many people I know want to change careers solely because they want to flee from a toxic colleague. What a shame to feel you must uproot your career journey just because of a toxic person. It’s unthinkable and unfair. But the truth is we […]
Finding Your Fire and Keeping It Hot: Discovering your Why, Your Passion, Your Purpose in Life
Short but impactful, Find Your Fire gets to the heart of the matter—finding your purpose, what lights you, and putting your whole self into the endeavor. Diana Stout’s resume hosts a litany of honors and credentials, but she humbles herself in this book as she shares openly what compelled her to become a full-time writer. […]
How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond
If you’re a dog owner, you’re probably familiar with this book by Cesar Millan, the best-selling author and star of Dog Whisperer on National Geographic. This is just one of his three most popular books that shares his training philosophy and animal behavioral prowess with pet lovers who desire to raise the “Perfect Dog.” Being […]
Goals, Goals, and More Goals. Taking The New Year by Storm
I’ve always been driven by goals. Not so much that I am consumed by them and ignore life. But goals are a healing tonic for me in more ways than one. When I’m accountable to myself, and to others, I produce. I see a goal as a target to shoot for and a worthy adversary […]
Writer’s Corner: 5 Ways to Make the Most of The Publishing Industry’s Holiday Break
If you’re a writer, author, literary agent, publisher, or publicist, you get this title. It’s that time of year when all doors close to submissions and interactions with those in the industry. If you plan to reach out to editors and agents this month, odds are you’ll soon get an auto-reply that they are closed […]
Finding Clarity: How compassionate accountability builds vibrant relationships, thriving workplaces, and meaningful lives.
Finding Clarity by Marc Lesser is all about increasing self-awareness and interpersonal skills so one can live, and lead, with more depth, compassion, and effectiveness. Marc has decades of experience that “he lived and practiced” in preparation of writing this book. Director of Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, MBA, and CEO of three companies, including a […]
6 Picks: Books That Help You Take Back Your Power
A supervisor manages an obstinate subordinate. A college student feels bullied by a peer. A professional works alongside a surly colleague. A parent struggles to get support from their child’s teacher. Their roles and relationships may be different, but the challenge is the same—the feeling of helplessness. When you feel helpless it’s easy to become a […]