“BAT SHIT CRAZY Review Requests: Email Humor” by Gisela Hausmann

  I’ve been a follower of Amazon Top Reviewer Gisela Hausmann’s “how to” books for a while. Her advice on writing effective e-mails, getting book and product reviews, and more have become a staple in my library. Her latest book, BAT SHIT CRAZY Review Requests: Email Humor, is more than a collection of humorous e-mails. Using humor, Hausmann shows readers what NOT to do when writing … Continue reading “BAT SHIT CRAZY Review Requests: Email Humor” by Gisela Hausmann

“The Little Blue Book for Authors: 53 Dos & Don’ts Nobody Is Telling You” by Gisela Hausmann

  As a rule I am not a great fan of self-help or advice books. That being said, there is one author I will go to every time I am looking for indie author advice: Gisela Hausmann, a top Amazon reviewer. Every one of her books that I have read has provided me without invaluable suggestions on how to be a successful writer. Note, she … Continue reading “The Little Blue Book for Authors: 53 Dos & Don’ts Nobody Is Telling You” by Gisela Hausmann

World Suicide Prevention Day

Suicide. Have you ever considered it? If you have, it is likely you have never told anyone. In fact, you may not admit it to yourself. Social stigma and your own shame have kept you silent. What do statistics tell us? Suicide ranks tenth as a cause of death. Most suicides are a result of firearms. About half as many are caused by suffocation. Half … Continue reading World Suicide Prevention Day

Traci Sanders: On Indie Publishing

Traci Sanders is a multi-genre, multi-award-winning author of ten published titles, with contributions to three anthologies. An avid blogger and supporter of Indie authors, she writes parenting, children’s, romance, and nonfiction guides. Her ultimate goal is to provide great stories and quality content for dedicated readers, whether through her own writing or editing works by other authors.  TIP 289: Ten ways authors can strengthen the Indie … Continue reading Traci Sanders: On Indie Publishing

“LOVE The Beat Goes On” by Lynda Filler

    Often self-help or books that offer advice on how to improve your life are pedantic or so “new-agey” to be taken seriously. This is not true of Lynda Filler’s book Love  The Beat Goes On.   Appropriately titled, the book chronicles the author’s own life experiences, beginning with what was essentially a death sentence. Diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy, her life expectancy in 2008 … Continue reading “LOVE The Beat Goes On” by Lynda Filler

Living The Write Life : Tips on making the most of your writing skills (Write It Right Book 3) by Traci Sanders

      As an “indie writer” I am always looking for advice on writing. This book by Traci Sanders answered questions most other books don’t even touch on. In addition, she does it in an easy to read manner. Practical tips on managing your personal life while improving your success and productivity in your writing career abound in these pages.   From her tips … Continue reading Living The Write Life : Tips on making the most of your writing skills (Write It Right Book 3) by Traci Sanders

Naked Eye-Opener: To Reach the Dream You Must Forget About It by Gisela Hausmann

Buy Here Let me say up front I am not a fan of self–help books. I have read my share and they almost always sound preachy. “If only you will do what I tell you, you will have the perfect life”. That being said I started Ms. Hausmann’s book with more than a little prejudice. I was knocked off my feet almost immediately. This is … Continue reading Naked Eye-Opener: To Reach the Dream You Must Forget About It by Gisela Hausmann

“Inner Giant” A Book About Bullying by Frank Letras

Inner Giant by Frank Letras My rating: 5 of 5 stars I was looking for a book about bullying for my granddaughter when I came upon “Inner Giant” by Frank Letras. Bullying has become so prevalent in our society and has touched so many lives that I wanted to prepare her for the possibility it could happen to her. This is actually a collection of … Continue reading “Inner Giant” A Book About Bullying by Frank Letras