My Review Written by a finance guy and suggested by my husband—who is forever sending me financial newsletters and articles that I grasp at an elementary level—I was a little hesitant. But then I discovered it was a collection of essays from the author’s life and viewpoints, and suddenly, I was intrigued. Many of the … Continue reading Rule 62: Meditations on Success and Spirituality by Jared Dillian – Release Date June 25.
Self Help
My Mistakes, Your Lessons: The Life of Ricardo London
My Review I had the privilege of editing and playing a small role in bringing this book to readers. Over a year ago, Ricardo reached out to me with a rough draft of a manuscript he had written while serving his sentence. From our very first Zoom meeting, his dedication to sharing his story for … Continue reading My Mistakes, Your Lessons: The Life of Ricardo London
100+ Questions a Writer/Author May Want to Ask
In my experience over the last ten years working with authors, they all have one thing in common. They have the story idea but are less certain about the entire book process, including after publishing. Looking back I wish I could have handed each person this book and said read this first. If you have … Continue reading 100+ Questions a Writer/Author May Want to Ask
F.E.A.R. Face Everything and Rise! By Justin Giovinazzo
This author hits you right at the beginning by breaking down the issue of Fear into two categories and then offering a solution – he says, "Why should I waste your time breaking down a self help book and dragging out the solution when it is easy." Why exactly! By getting to the point so … Continue reading F.E.A.R. Face Everything and Rise! By Justin Giovinazzo
The Language Secret: How to Learn a Foreign Language: Or. How to Speak 10 Languages. Badly by John Stedman
Living in Texas, Spanish is sprinkled throughout my world. I know just enough to get in trouble – a few key phrases that make people assume I know how to speak it, and they take off, leaving me in the verbal dust. As the New Year approaches, once again learning Spanish is on my list … Continue reading The Language Secret: How to Learn a Foreign Language: Or. How to Speak 10 Languages. Badly by John Stedman
Holding on Loosely – LSBBT
HOLDING ON LOOSELY by DANA KNOX WRIGHT Genre: Narrative Nonfiction / Memoir / Self Help Publisher: Carpenter's Son / Clovercroft Publishing Date of Publication: August 24, 2021 Number of Pages: 208 pages Scroll down for giveaway! Helicopter parents. Control freaks. Perfectionists. Intolerants. Over-consumers. Social media junkies. We all fit in there somewhere. Read one woman’s … Continue reading Holding on Loosely – LSBBT
What the Hell Just Happened: From Brain Injury to Breast Cancer and Bereavement – Overcoming Adversity by Mark & Jules Kennedy
My last blog of Finalists in the Book Talk Radio Club Award is a non-fiction book. Husband and wife team Mark & Jules Kennedy created, in their own voices, a recollection of some incredibly intense years in their marriage. To bare their souls to the public takes courage but once you read this book you … Continue reading What the Hell Just Happened: From Brain Injury to Breast Cancer and Bereavement – Overcoming Adversity by Mark & Jules Kennedy
Feeling Good: Living Low Toxin in Community and Everyday Life by Cheryl Meyer
A few years ago I obtained this author’s book, It Feels Good To Feel Good, Learn to Eliminate Toxins. I still have it on my shelf, refer to and recommend it often. When I heard she was publishing this next book, I was first in line. This book expands beyond her first book to children, … Continue reading Feeling Good: Living Low Toxin in Community and Everyday Life by Cheryl Meyer
Being Mortal By Atul Gawande
My book club rarely agrees on any book but this one was a hands-down must read and is about to be handed to our parents, our spouses and our children. A dear neighbor of my father suggested this to me. I bought it and placed it in my to-read pile only to realize it was … Continue reading Being Mortal By Atul Gawande
Slap Yourself By Josh Zepess
This book was in my VIP bag at the Indie Book Fest this year. Frankly I let it sit for a while. I gave up the rat race about 3 years ago and started working for me, doing what I love. What could this book possibly tell me? Well, a lot and it was a … Continue reading Slap Yourself By Josh Zepess
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