Everyone has a book inside of them, but many never get written. It is sometimes because the author doesn’t know how to get it published or how to promote it. I interviewed Sherry Ward, who is the CEO of Square Tree Publishing and is also a filmmaker. She helps authors get their books published “without the headache of self-publishing or giving up your royalties.” If you are … [Read more...]
Diane Campbell Green Writes Boomer-Inspired Children’s Books
Have you ever thought about writing a children’s book? Diane Campbell Green did but what is unique about it is that it’s written about childhood memories that most of us Baby Boomers can relate to. Goats and Ginger Ale Floats is an endearing set of vignettes that centers on the life of an 8-year-old child named Becky Ann Chalmers. She lives in a small town in Pennsylvania … [Read more...]
Still on Fire: A Memoir – Book Excerpt by Renee Linnell
From Still on Fire: A Memoir by Renee Linnell. Published by Pink Skeleton Publishing. Copyright © 2022 by Renee Linnell. Chapter 1: Slow Down I have a confession to make: I’m not very good at being human. I still can’t figure it out. For the life of me, I cannot figure out other people, and even after all these years of trying, I can’t figure out myself. And maybe that’s … [Read more...]
Elizabeth A Gould, Author of “The Well of Truth” Talks About Menopause
“So many women I’ve talked to see menopause as an ending. But I’ve discovered this is your moment to reinvent yourself after years of focusing on the needs of everyone else. It’s your opportunity to get clear about what matters to you and then to pursue that with all of your energy, time, and talent.” ~Oprah Winfrey The word ‘menopause’ has the power to strike fear in the … [Read more...]
It’s Good to Laugh: Exploits of Edna and Gertie
It’s been a rough few years. No one can deny that the combination of pandemic blues plus the uncomfortable political divisions in our country have left most of us longing for peace and quiet and, yes, some hearty laughter. Finding the humor in everyday life is essential for those of us who will never again look down and see our feet. Life has its challenges, but it’s also … [Read more...]