Did you know that 70% of women will have an affair at some point in their marriage? It’s a stunning statistic. Author Susan Shapiro Barash has written a book about it called “A Passion for More: Affairs That Make or Break Us” about this phenomenon. I interviewed her. Watch our video interview! Click on the player below. Susan Shapiro Barish is the author of thirteen … [Read more...]
How to Survive the Holidays When You’re Stressed Out
The holidays are a difficult time of year for many people especially if they are undergoing obstacles that cause a great deal of stress. Even if your life is a bucket of roses, parties, shopping for gifts, and traveling can be overwhelming. You may have family members or friends staying at your house or may even be dealing with illness. Dr. Alyssa Dweck is a New York-based … [Read more...]
Do You Reading Less As You Get Older?
My mother was a voracious reader. She always had her nose in a book that she found at a library or garage sale. It didn’t matter what it was about, she would read it anyway. I’m not that way although I know many people who are. I loved to read when I was young, but now I find it harder to sit and be comfortable with a book as I get older. I had cataract surgery last year … [Read more...]
A Publisher’s Tips on How to Get Your Book Published
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...]