What a year! With a lot of travel in the first part of the year, I was behind on my goal of 65 books at times but finished strong with 74 books for the year! As always, there were books that challenged me (Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis) and that I challenged (Napoleon: A Life by... Continue Reading →
Quotes for 2023
I keep a weekly journal and each week write down a quote. Sometimes it's from a book I'm reading or a notable in the news. Or something I think will help motivate me -- and I need it many days! I love sharing these with everyone. January: “I hope there are days when your coffee... Continue Reading →
Reading Roundup — Best Books of 2023!
Last year, I read 64 books and this year, I beat that number with 66! Not bad considering I took a little break in Q1 to catch up on music and some television. Feels like I finished strong with so many impactful books this year from history to graphic novels to must-read social commentaries. As... Continue Reading →
Publishing Insights — End of Summer 2023
The End of Summer and Beginning of Fall We’re closing in on Labor Day! The question: Is it the end of summer or the beginning of the last third of the year? It’s the question I’ve been asking myself for the past week or so as the fall looms with beginnings of new projects! For... Continue Reading →
Taking Your Personal Projects Off the Shelf
I had lunch this week with a fellow creative. She's a writer with a significant executive role but already thinking of the future. We talked about dreaming and why it's important. Your dreams may be fantasies about gardening all day or having time to change careers or start your own business. And maybe, a small... Continue Reading →
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