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Self-Publishing a Leadership Book: Interview with Ed Evarts

By Claire Nakamura
How to Request Blurbs Claire: You have numerous glowing reviews of your book from other authors and successful people in business, can you describe the process for requesting blurbs from people? Ed: I have two sources. Either individuals with whom I have worked or leaders at a certain level (usually Senior Vice President and above) [...]
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Writing a Book for Entrepreneurs—Interview with Jan Wallen

By Claire Nakamura
Claire: I enjoyed reading Raise Your Fees Without Losing Clients. I especially liked the imagery and personal anecdotes you used such as the description of a burnt first pancake as a metaphor for a first draft, and your story about keeping up with sports to connect with customers. What are some other strategies you [...]
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Writing a Children’s Workbook: Interview with Jamie Perillo

By Claire Nakamura
Jamie Perilo, children's workbook author
Today’s author interview is with Jamie Perillo, author of the children’s workbook: Food Allergy Friends: Take Control of Your Food Allergy Anxieties, Shrink Your Worries, and Feel More Confident. Claire: On a personal note, I wanted to tell you that as someone who developed numerous food allergies at a young age, the [...]
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Insights into the Writing and Publishing Journey with Author Stephanie Meyers

By Claire Nakamura
 Our executive editor, Lisa Tener, first met Stephanie Meyers at Harvard Medical School’s CME publishing course and was taken by her insights on the impact of how we talk to our children at the dinner table, and particularly how that affects their relationship with food and eating throughout their lives. Stephanie went on to work [...]
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Writing About Nature for Parents: Interview on Writing “Finding Ecohappiness”

By Simon Golden
Sandi Schwartz on writing about nature
Our editor, Lisa Tener, met Sandi Schwartz through the Nonfiction Authors Association. Lisa was so inspired by Sandi’s book concept and writing a book about nature for parents that she invited Sandi to be featured in one of our Author Spotlights. The Inspiration to Write About Nature, and for Parents Simon: I [...]
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DANCE OF LIGHT: Alice McDowell on Writing a Book on the Spiritual Journey

By Geri Lafferty
Dance of Light book cover
Alice McDowell, Ph.D., recently published her second book, Dance of Light: Christian, Sufi and Zen Wisdom for Today’s Spiritual Seeker (Wisdom Editions, 2022). Dr. McDowell graciously answered our questions about writing a book on the Spiritual Journey, her own publishing journey, advice for marketing and more. Inspiration for Writing a Book on the Spiritual Journey [...]
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Writing a Book for Women Physicians Suffering Burnout

By Simon Golden
author Dr. Tammie Chang
The Inspiration for Writing a Book for Women Physicians Suffering Burnout Simon: I thoroughly enjoyed reading your book, Boundaries for Women Physicians: Love Your Life and Career in Medicine. What inspired you to write a book for women physicians suffering from burnout, starting with your own experience? Tammie: This book and everything I [...]
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A Memoir in Stickers: Author Interview with Henry Hoke

By Lisa Tener
After being invited to serve on a panel for the Virginia Festival of the Book, I offered to interview another presenter. One book that particularly stood out was Sticker (Object Lessons) by Henry Hoke, a memoir of growing up in Charlottesville, Virginia, told through essays about stickers! Yes, stickers. [...]
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Writing a Guidebook to Navigate Change: An Interview with Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino

By Simon Golden
"The Change Book" author Elizabeth Guarino
Simon: I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Change Guidebook: How to Align Your Heart, Truths, and Energy to Find Success in All Areas of Your Life. What was your inspiration for writing a guidebook? Elizabeth: Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed the book. My inspiration for writing this guidebook is to help create a new [...]
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Janet Snoyer on Writing a Book with a Co-Author

By Simon Golden
Author Janet Snoyer with The Family Guide to Medical School Admissions
Janet Snoyer, author of The Family Guide to Medical School Admissions, shares her process for writing a nonfiction how-to book, and the several phases of book writing that took her to the finish line, including bringing on a co-author for structure and editing. Co-author Elyse Perruchon joins the discussion. Inspired to Level the Playing Field  Simon: [...]
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