Publishing Insights — April 2025

Welcome to Spring! Spring is here – at least in my neck of the woods, and I couldn’t be happier!  The windows are open, tree leaves are budding (and allergies along with them), and the temps have finally notched into the non-coat range. In Indianapolis, it also means the start of the Indy 500 season.... Continue Reading →

So You Think You Want to Freelance? 

It used to be strange to advise former colleagues, students, and a host of other people on freelancing. Or rather, what it means to shift your career skills from the corporate environment to independent work. It involves an important mindset shift focusing on what it means to run a business as well as knowing how... Continue Reading →

Problem Solving in Publishing

I was once asked why I gravitated to publishing. Was it the writing or the literature? For me, the answer was that it was the people -- the authors, the editors, the people with ideas pitching or acquiring titles. And as a long-time acquiring editor myself, I developed a nose for what will (or should)... Continue Reading →

Publishing Insights — February 2025

The Year 2024 is a tough act to follow. I know, I know. I’m pretty reflective this time of year, but these winter months are perfect for resetting, planning, and making goals. While I’m getting a slow start on inspiration, I have to crow about what a great year I had in 2024! It was exceptional... 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 →

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