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Today is my 31st birthday meaning I’ve learned at least 31 useful lessons about lifeBigger isn’t always better: You don’t always need the biggest and best thing to achieve happiness.Find joy in the sm...
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Upcoming Book Release Schedule

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Hello everyone!I have been working so hard this year to create and deliver you all great content and I am happy to announce that I have three upcoming releases so far this year for you all!Galestand:...
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Unfortunately, authors often use the wrong tools, lengthening their process and making it less efficientAt the beginning of my writing career, I knew next to nothing about publishing a book.I began by...
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Publishing in the realm of children’s picture books is a whole different ball game than chapter booksPlenty of authors want to break into the world of children’s books but often aren’t sure how to do...
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Although there is no guaranteed method that works for everyone, there are ways to increase your chances of gaining a saleBook sales — one of the most sought-after things for an author.Let's be honest,...
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Authors are always eager to score publishing deals for their hard work, however, they can be so eager that they miss red flagsBecoming a published author is a dream for so many people, however, many a...
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What if the one person you could count on disappeared, leaving nothing to explain why they left?What is it about?Before Owen Michaels disappears, he smuggles a note to his beloved wife of one year: Pr...
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Many writers nab a book signing opportunity but sometimes don’t prepare correctly for itThe chance to have a book signing is an exciting opportunity.And it often leads to more sales if writers wait un...
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No writer is in the same place, career-wise, as another writerAt every stage of a writer's career, we all look to other authors, silently comparing ourselves.However, doing so is detrimental to our ow...
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As important as it is to sell your book concept, you need to sell yourself as wellThe publishing world is a tough place to crack.As hard as it is to hear, one of the biggest components of the publishi...
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When authors involve readers from the beginning, they continue to increase their chances of a successful book launchAs writers, we are always searching for ways to grab readers, which can be difficult...
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It's common for writers to lose the love of writing when their first published work doesn’t do wellIn the beginning, everything is fresh and exciting, but most importantly full of potential.Every new...
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In a constantly evolving market, indie authors have a higher chance of making it into bookstores than ever beforeIndie authors, new and seasoned, are working hard to find new readers.The self-publishi...
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The Hand Life Dealt Me Never Broke Me

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My life had dealt me a terrible hand forcing me to make a major decisionThe saying is that blood is thicker than water, but what happens when that blood is thick, sludgy, and toxic?Every family has di...
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One of the toughest feats for indie authors is getting their books into librariesWhen authors become published through traditional publishing, their publisher automatically submits the book to the lib...
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Eight years ago when I started my writing career, I wouldn’t have even dreamed I would have had the chance to meet as many writers, bloggers, and reviewers as I know nowAs a writer, you are going to m...
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