My “horrible” anniversary just passed. Each year my new year starts the day after this anniversary as surely as we as a community celebrate the new year on 1st January. On the anniversary of his loss this year, I just gave over to my body and let it decide what to do. I got up […]
Time Suck Vs Business Tool: The Challenges of Social Media
I have a problem with social media. There. I said it. Thing is, I know I’m not alone as I’ve spoken to several people just this week who say the same. There is such fantastic content out there, whether it’s business advice, or comedians, or people pretending to be Weimaraners. However, due to my scrolling […]
What Do I Look Like To You?
Is it magic? No, but it is true that your appearance varies based on the perception of the viewer. Confused? Read on!
Taking Time Off When You Are A Busy, Entreprenerial Mom
I am actively working towards a less time-intensive professional life now. How about you? How is your entrepreneurial quality of life?
Enchanting First Chapters
Check out the end of this blog—there’s a chance to win a free first chapter evaluation! I belong to a book club that meets monthly. I love it because as a group, we select books which I probably would not have chosen on my own. Like many people, I would otherwise stick to what I […]
Happy Malcolm X’s Autobiography Day
Today on this day in 1965, they published Alex Haley’s, The Autobiography of Malcolm X. I remember picking it up as a teenager. It was the largest book I’d ever read at that time until I started Haley’s other book, Roots. Now, as an editor, it is fascinating seeing Haley’s editorial remarks— all preserved by […]
Last Night A DJ — NO — an Instagram Reel Saved My Life
As an entrepreneur, I have often wondered about the value of Instagram Reels. I mean, they are entertaining, but do I really have to dance for you to see I’m a great book coach? But last night, 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘. Really, it was something […]
A Relevant, Relatable, and Historic Book on COVID-19
Nineteen Tales of COVID-19, has, as the title suggests, nineteen different takes and experiences of the pandemic. The stories are from the early months when people fought over toilet paper, and you could not find masks or hand sanitizers in any store. Remember those first days? Now that we’ve been living in the shadow of […]
Eight Reasons You Need To Write Your Book NOW!
Now is the best time to be a write a book. Know why? Because there are so many ways of getting your words “out there”. You can you can blog, you can create eBooks, you can self-publish full-length books. You can do all this from the comfort of your own computer. You don’t even need […]
Seven Ways to Show Your Daughter That She Is Your Hero
This is a guest post from my ex-husband’s blog page. I love this particular blog as it is talking about our daughters and it was written in honour of International Women’s Day. Today, on this International Women’s Day, I am counting my blessings. I am the father of three beautiful young women. My eldest daughter […]