Hi ,Who do you admire most? I'm mostly asking about writers, but any role model will do. What do you like most about them? My guess is that "perfect" is not the word that comes to mind. For most of us, we admire people for being fully themselves. The...

Hi ,I've spent a few too many hours watching the Olympics these last two weeks. There are so many things to love about the games—Paris (ooh-la-la), the hard work and dedication the athletes put in, the stories of athletes from around the world, sport...

Hi ,Things are growing in my garden! The basil is in full bloom at the perfect time to pair with mountains of tomatoes and a sprinkle of good olive oil. (OK. I'm writing when I'm hungry.)But we're not here to talk about growing your garden. We're her...

Hi ,Phew! It's hot! I hope you found a comfortable chair and a cool drink for this week's post.I've been writing new things and trying new creative endeavors lately. Somehow, that old familiar feeling—fear—sneaks around the corner and makes me pause....

Hi ,Just a quick email to talk about erors misakes typos. Oh geez. We've all sent something out with a mistake on it—an email, a social media post, on a poster. And we know how that made us feel. 🙁We definitely don't want that to happen in our books...

Hi ,Before we dive into the laid-back dog days of summer, let's make a big push to sell more books. Yes, right now!Marketing is a pain point for writers. You don't know what to say or where to say it. If you are feeling bogged down, you aren't alone....

Hi ,Late spring is a BUSY time! There are so many events—weddings, birthdays, graduations, and end-of-the-"year" parties—it's hard to find time to write or market your book. I see you shaking your head in agreement. So, do you just shrug your shoulde...

Hi ,Last week, I celebrated my birthday. And just like the new year, birthdays are a perfect time to evaluate where you are on the journey—life, creative, or otherwise.And, while I could have pondered all of that from home, I packed up the car with m...

Hi ,Doubt is powerful. It is sneaky and persistent regardless of who we are and what we do. I was talking with a colleague this week, and this topic surfaced. I've witnessed it in every one of my clients throughout the years. Many were first-time aut...

Hi ,Did you just experience a natural phenomenon? Many of us in the U.S. witnessed the solar eclipse of the sun. Whoa! We were shrouded in total or partial darkness in the middle of the day. The birds and animals were confused during the event and di...