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BlogTalk Radio Show: Let’s Talk About Books with Nancy Peske and Stephanie Gunning

My dear friend and long-time colleague, Stephanie Gunning, had a great idea the other day: The two of us should do an online radio show in which we could share our insights about the book industry, writing books, marketing them, … Continue reading

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Freaking out about the uncertainty of life? Check out WHOLELINESS by Dr. Carmen Harra

I’m so excited for my client, Carmen Harra, Ph.D., who is launching her book WHOLELINESS: Embracing the Sacred Unity that Heals Our World. It’s an incredibly rich and reassuring guide to using the sacred bonds we have with each other, … Continue reading

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Lessons for Aspiring Self-Help Book Authors: What NOT to Do to Your Brand!

As part of my research for a book proposal I’m working on, I’ve been looking at a bestselling self-help book that was recently featured on Oprah’s show. I see from the acknowledgements that I know the acquiring editor well; she … Continue reading

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