I was going through my notes from the 3rd Annual Writer’s Block Party where I was a panelist with fabulous book writing and publishing professionals: Libby Fischer Hellman, Dan Burns, Mare Swallow and Dana Kaye. Book Marketing Tips from the Writer’s Block Party Partner with authors within the same genre to create book bundles Hold…
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Learn About the Publishing Industry at The Book Brunch – March 21, 2015
Want a “real world” look into book industry? How about connections with published authors, publishing professionals and other key industry members? You will get all that more at the Book Brunch sponsored by 220 Publishing and Columbia College of Chicago.This full-day event will be at Columbia College Chicago, 1104 S. Wabash from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00…
I’m a Featured Author at Trinity Church on Sunday
I am happy to share that I am one of the featured authors at the Hurston Hughes Writers Ministry’s “An Afternoon With the Authors” event on Sunday, February 22, 2015. I will be discussing how authors can use social media to promote their works and otherwise advance their writing careers. In addition, Trinity authors will…
My Journey to 62 Blog Posts Book
Yesterday I approved the final proof copy of my book, 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block, and I am the happiest writer, author and blogger you know right now. I will be ordering my first set of books by the end of the week. It has been a loooooooooooooooooooooooong journey. I started drafting the…
Happy Report: Proof Book Received
I received the proof copy of my book, 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block. It is really nice! It will be edited by the end of the week and published before the end of the month. Woo hoo!
Book Review: The Happiness of Pursuit
What would make someone walk everywhere in silence for over a decade? Do you have the audacity to ask strangers for things with the goal of being rejected? How about leaving a highly paid, lucrative career to follow your heart? Could you do it and be okay with it? You will read about at least…
Starting January 2015: Black History Book Club
I am starting a Black History Book Club in January 2015. We will read one book every quarter We will meet via conference call every other week (or other agreed upon time) to discuss the book Members can select the books we’ll read Members can facilitate the discussions We will determine a group name after…
Just Sharing: Reviews of My Books
I’m so excited! I got the first review of my book, How to Write Powerful Professional Bios, after at least 50 books sold on Smashwords. Since I’m sharing, here are the Amazon reviews for 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block. Sharing is caring: Have you purchased either of my books? Can you be a…
Get Free Books for Reviews at Blogging for Books
I happened upon Blogging for Books while looking for book reviewers for my book, 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block. I signed up for it a couple months ago and just requested my first book. And I am soooo excited! My first book is going to be the Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest…
Today is the Last Day to Vote for “62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block”
Today is the last day to vote for my book, 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block, for Small Business Trends 2014 Small Business Book Awards. Be sure to cast your vote today! Thanks for your support.