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    Christine Ko and Owen Whang on Co-Writing a Children’s Book

    By Zakeerah Cooper
    children's book co-authors Ko and Whang
    I was pleased to interview mother-son duo Christine Ko, MD, and Owen Whang. The two co-wrote the children’s book Sound Switch Wonder, published by West Margin Press, which tells Owen’s story of living with a cochlear implant through illustration and imagination. Zakeerah: What inspired you to co-write a children’s book, Sound Switch Wonder, with Owen? [...]
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    Lynne Heinzmann on Writing YA, a Talking Cat, Local Color and More

    By Lisa Tener
    But cats Don't Talk cover
    I met Lynne Heinzmann years ago when her first novel, Frozen Voices, winner of the Fairfield Book Prize, came out. Lynne contacted me about her new book coaching and editing business, and I offered advice. I hired Lynne to edit Quick Start to Kick Start Your Book and discovered what an excellent editor she [...]
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    Parenting, Politics, and Psychology—Interview with Jen Lumanlan

    By Claire Nakamura
    Parenting Beyond Power author Jen Lumanlan
    Jen Lumanlan contacted our founder, Lisa Tener when she needed help with the book proposal based on her popular evidence-based parenting podcast Your Parenting Mojo. The resulting book, Parenting Beyond Power, was published by Sasquatch and is on sale now. Here, Jen shares her book writing and publishing journey [...]
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    Self-Help for Healing- Interview with Diane Petrella

    By Claire Nakamura
    Early Inspiration Claire: In your acknowledgments, you said, “This book began decades before I wrote the first word.” What inspired you to write Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors?   Diane: Early in my career, I co-developed the first child sexual abuse treatment program in Rhode Island. I worked extensively with child and adolescent [...]
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    Writing a Lesbian Romance Novel—Interview with Jacqueline Fein-Zachary

    By Claire Nakamura
    A Decade in the Making Claire: Jacqueline, you’ve been working on this novel for over a decade. How do you feel now that you finally get to see your work published?  Jacqueline: I couldn’t be more thrilled. I didn’t realize how exciting it would be to hold my book in my own hands, see it [...]
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    Justice at Trial: A Memoir of Jury Trials and Constitutional Arguments

    By Lisa Tener
    "Justice at Trial" by James Brosnahan, memoir cover
    James J. Brosnahan has more than 50 years of experience in both civil and criminal trial work. He has tried, to conclusion, 150 cases, ranging from anti-trust to wire fraud, to white-collar crime and murder. His new legal memoir, Justice at Trial: Courtroom Battles and Groundbreaking Cases has just been published by Rowman & [...]
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    Blending Biography and Fiction–Interview with Maria Palmer

    By Claire Nakamura
    On the Rocks Book cover
    Writing a Family History Claire: Maria, On the Rocks is such an exciting story; when did you decide to share your family’s story? Maria: Thank you, Claire. I appreciate your kind words. Interestingly enough, On the Rocks started some 17 years ago as a family history. I asked my father about the past during [...]
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    Writing a Remote Leadership Guide

    By Claire Nakamura
    Unlocking the secrets of remote leadership book cover
    Deciding to Co-Author Claire: You decided to write your book, Unlocking the Secrets of Remote Leadership, during the pandemic when you saw a need for resources on remote leadership. How did you decide to write this guidebook with Katherine? Had you ever discussed writing a book before the pandemic?  Cecilia Dahl:  Katherine Brand and [...]
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    Writing a Guide to Coaching: Interview with Eric Maisel

    By Claire Nakamura
    The Coach's Way
    Dr. Maisel’s Secret to Publishing 60+ Books Claire: You’ve written and edited almost 60 books, including your newest guide to coaching. What is your secret to getting so many books published? On average, how long does it take you to write a book? Eric: Well, I don’t seem to run out of curiosity [...]
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    Writing a Business Book for Therapists: Interview with Megan Gunnell

    By Claire Nakamura
    Megan Gunnell
    Scheduling Writing Time Claire: Lisa tells me that in addition to the Thriving Well Institute, your work with therapists and clients, and your speaking, you hold retreats and you offer pop-up dinners with your chef husband. With such a full plate, how did you make time to write a book? What are your secrets? [...]
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