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 […]
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Author Q&A With J.S. Puller
J. S. Puller is a playwright and author from the Windy City, Chicago. She has a master’s degree in elementary education and a bachelor’s degree in theatre from Northwestern University. She is an award-winning member of the American Alliance for Theatre and Education has done research on the social-emotional benefits of arts education with the […]
Appraised: A Stewart Reality Novel
Liz Crowe is a romance author who used the turn of phrase “Silver Fox? Yes, Please,” to describe her latest book, Appraised. It’s a cute teaser to what to expect with Appraised, an unlikely romance between two broken and bitter characters in need of a second chance. Sawyer Callahan is a widower, single parent, and […]
The Duchess Deal
This is the first installment in the Girl Meets Duke series by Tessa Dare. It’s the adorable and romantic tale of Emma Gladstone, young seamstress down on her luck and pennies away from being out on the street. After she’d finished a custom, and very tacky, wedding gown for the fiancé of the Duke of […]
Of White Ashes: A Novel
This novel by husband-and-wife team Constance Hays Matsumoto and Kent Matsumoto is a compelling saga that tells the story about two individuals separated by an ocean yet destined to come together. Ruby Ishimaru is a Japanese American growing up in Hawaii on the cusp of World War Two. Her happy childhood ends when her mother […]
Author Q&A With Jeff Alt
Jeff Alt is a celebrated author and avid outdoor enthusiast. His other books include: Four Boots-One Journey, Get Your Kids Hiking, and A Walk for Sunshine. Each of his books are award-winning and have received high praise from readers and educators all over the world. Jeff is a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of […]
The Great Escape: How Books Help You Stay Sane
Recently, I was surprised when my seat-mate on a flight home stated, “Wow, that must be a good book.” So absorbed in reading a new release, a thriller novel, I hadn’t noticed my reaction, nor had I realized an hour had passed. Once I came back to the present, I was grateful to discover I […]
Advice From Pros: Lou Aronica with The Story Plant
Lou Aronica is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with a vast number of titles to his credit. Lou has been highly recognized for his works, including winning the World Fantasy Award for his Full Spectrum Anthology. His industry experience includes working as an editor and publisher for Bantam, Berkley Publishing Group, and Avon Books. […]
A Book Is Born
Guest Post: How do you get behind the idea of an Author Platform as your ‘new reality’ Fun title, huh? The title of this article should be “Don’t Do as I Did….” It’s a free country, of course, but… I did it all wrong. But, hey, I’ll start at the beginning… Once upon a time, […]
6 Picks: Books That Inspire Kids to Be Go-Getters
Who doesn’t need a little inspiration? Kids, like adults, need to be reminded of their self-worth and their innate abilities and of course, books are a great way to deliver this. While self-help and motivational books are probably the most frequented adult shelves in bookstores, the inspirational tomes for children and teens are growing in […]