It was cold and rainy for the few days we were in Paris this week. It was the sort of weather that makes you want to stay in, even though you don't want to miss a minute. The day before we left the weather broke. The sun came out, temperatures rose to comfortable limits, and... Continue Reading →
Publishing Insights — July 2025
What a year it’s been. Are you struggling a little bit? We all are. It’s been a bit of a slow year. But, that doesn’t mean books and proposals aren't hitting my desk. Exciting projects are happening! Clients are signing book deals, and more clients than ever are sending me interesting and viable ideas for book proposals. It's... Continue Reading →
Remote Work — A Guide to Success
These days, it seems everyone is trying to push a return to the office for a wide variety of reasons. But what if we explored the other extreme -- not just working from home, but working from anywhere? A year ago, I embarked on a month long relocation dubbed "The Great Experiment". The idea? To... Continue Reading →
September 2024 Commanderie de Bordeaux Newsletter
We skipped August. Not a lot going on and I needed a break. Harvest has begun in Bordeaux with a slow start due to this year’s cool and rainy weather. Low yields due to mildew are anticipated. With the hail early in the season and rain, it’s going to be an interesting vintage. Harvest begins... Continue Reading →
May Commanderie de Bordeaux Newsletter
Reports are coming in fast following last month’s en premier kickoff in Bordeaux. For those who may not be familiar with the process, en premier is the spring event when the Bordeaux chateaux begin to release pricing for the upcoming vintage. It starts with a roughly two-week period in April when journalists, writers, and buyers... Continue Reading →
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