I’d like to introduce today’s guest poster, Carol Chiao. Carol and I met at the Writer’s Digest Conference last summer and have kept in touch ever since. I’m excited for her to share her marketing expertise with us today. Writers sometimes complain that branding is a mysterious concept. It doesn’t need to be. Brand encapsulates […]
Guest Posts
“What Do You Do?”: Guest Post by Cristen Dimas
Today’s post is brought to you by Cristen Dimas, my longtime friend and children’s book writing partner. Cristen once had a purpose that fulfilled her, but when life circumstances changed, she found herself needing to explore new avenues. Read her inspiring story below! When my family relocated as a result of a transfer in my […]
A Mother Of Two, One In Heaven, One On Earth
Today, I am honored to share a beautiful, heartfelt poem written by my friend Marie, a very special kind of mother. In Marie’s words: “I am proud to be the mommy of two beautiful baby girls, Sadie and Emily, one in heaven and one on earth. Our firstborn daughter, Sadie Jane, was stillborn on June […]
Guest Post: American Scar Stories
We’re taking an early break from June’s focus on parenting to hear from Jenny Cutler Lopez, whose book, American Scar Stories, was released just yesterday. I asked Jenny to share with us how she got started writing about scars, and where the journey has taken her so far. American Scar Stories March 2013. I stand […]