Friends, It’s autumn which brings its own end-of-year energy. As the weather cools, we find ourselves cleaning, nesting, enjoying open windows, pulling sweaters from closets, and stocking our pantries for holiday cooking. It’s also time to check those year-end goals and tackle Q4! It's always my busiest season – and it feels good personally to... Continue Reading →
Publishing Insights — August 2026
Greetings summer warriors! Or vacationers – or whichever category you’re in this week. Seems like everyone is taking some time off which is why so many projects seem a little slow right now. Fear not! Your editors are hard at work developing content, talking with authors, and exploring projects, at least this one is. In... Continue Reading →
Publishing Insights — June 2026
It’s summer! I love this time of year. The sun comes out, the gloom and rain lift, and I can spend a few hours a day outside, reading or making notes. It’s also the time when a lot of authors and publishers reach out with unfinished projects, deadlines, or work they still want to accomplish this... Continue Reading →
Publishing Insights — April 2026
Spring is springing! It’s amazing how my mood improves as the weather gets warmer. With spring flowers and thunderstorms have come a flurry of new authors reaching out to me. Love to see projects blooming! (All that seeding from last month is returning my investment.) First Quarter was great hitting goal targets and welcoming a... Continue Reading →
A few thoughts on the Oscars — and Books
This year, I managed to see nearly all the Oscar films! That doesn't happen often, but thanks to a couple of long haul flights, I caught up on everything from F1 to One Battle After Another. It's always wonderful to see the winners make their speeches. They are excited, moved, and sometimes emotional, but always... Continue Reading →
