I connected with Jennifer Kelley three years ago and began writing blogs for the organization she leads, the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction. We talked about how fun it would be to turn the
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A Conversation with a Book Illustrator
In my editing work with Mark Scamman, editor of Larceny in the Aisles, I was introduced to Destinee Almeida, a young woman from New Hampshire who illustrated Mark’s chapters and created the front
Book on Shoplifting Coming Soon
Mark Scamman worked in the supermarket industry for one chain store for over four decades. For much of his career, Mark served as store manager, working in 13 stores in two states and witnessing
Year in Review for Beetle Books
I thoroughly enjoy the work I do, helping authors take a book idea to the family bookshelf or to market. Every day, I am grateful that these authors somehow find me because the work is both
Adding Humour in Your Online Presentation
Note: I have been working with Jack Milner of the UK since the spring on the manuscript for his book, “Virtual Presentation Mastery.” Jack is a performer-turned-communication-coach who provides
Feedback from a Client
Note: Authors frequently reach out to me to talk about an idea they have for a book and to learn how I might be able to help them self-publish. My services range from ghostwriting to writing coaching
Excerpt: The Healing Cabin
Note: A few months ago, I blogged about discovering some twenty-year-old journals in my attic and taking the time to read through them. I learned that, back then, I wrote a lot of fiction, and some of
Excerpt: I Remember
Note: A few months ago, I blogged about discovering some twenty-year-old journals in my attic and taking the time to read through them. I learned that, back then, I wrote a lot of fiction, and some of
Excerpt: Trinity Foot
Note: A few months ago, I blogged about discovering some twenty-year-old journals in my attic and taking the time to read through them. I learned that, back then, I wrote a lot of fiction, and some of
Excerpt: Sex on the Golf Course
Note: A few months ago, I blogged about discovering some twenty-year-old journals in my attic and taking the time to read through them. I learned that, back then, I wrote a lot of fiction, and some of