Blisscraft Life With Christina Katz

Happy New Year, writers!

One thing I always like to do at the end of each year is reflect on all that I have accomplished in the past year, before I move on to the next.

This is what I have accomplished in one year with twelve years of momentum leading up to this year. If it was my first year in business, obviously the results would look a lot different.

I worked hard in 2011; therefore I accomplished a lot. And the results are either visible or about to become visible, which is a good feeling. So here goes…

I finished a book that was almost two years in the making and is now published. I think you know which book I am talking about at this point. I set out to create a portable supportive and encouraging context for any writer, and I am pleased to have accomplished that goal. Batteries or no batteries required!

I wrote a self-study course, “Build Your Author Platform,” which was originally sold by Writer’s Digest but as of January 1, 2012 will be available for purchase on my website in PDF workbook format. The workbook is a companion to Get Known Before the Book Deal (Writer’s Digest 2008). More info coming January 1st. Newsletter subscribers have already been notified.

I wrote a new class curriculum, “Micro-publishing for Mom Writers” and taught the class twice. Four students launched ebooks in 2011 and three more will launch them in early 2012. This is one of my most challenging and rewarding classes and it’s the perfect finish line for my most advanced students.

I taught thirteen six-week classes in 2011 and facilitated 6 dream team groups over five months each. I am not the only one who kicked butt in 2011. My students also kicked butt. Many of the got published for the first time ever, broke into national publications, or began writing regularly for the nationals. Platform-building students got on TV, built or upgraded blogs and websites, self-published unique, saleable products, landed speaking gigs, increased their visibility, productivity and profitability, started conversations with highly coveted agents, and just generally rocked. (Prospective students can check out the four classes I am offering in January here.) Dream Teams are for former students only.)

I had an original feature published in Writer’s Digest magazine. You can now read, “50 Simple Ways To Build Your Platform in Five Minutes A Day” online at WritersDigest.com. Here’s what one Writer’s Digest magazine reader said about it:

I just read the March/April 2011 issue and am compelled to send my gratitude to Christina Katz. Her article “50 Simple Ways to Build Your Platform in 5 Minutes a Day” was so specific and helpful, I was moved to act right away. She saved me hours of research in a field that is pretty foreign to me.  ~ Karen Ashley, July/August 2011 Writer’s Digest ReaderMail

I set up a writing conference/event tour to spread the word about my new book. I will be a presenter and panel moderator at the January 2012 Writer’s Digest Conference in New York City. I will be the lunch speaker at an intimate Portland, Oregon mini-conference hosted by Jessica Morrell that is called, Making It In Tough & Changing Times. Space is limited, register early! I will also be the keynote speaker at two conference in April, Missouri Writer’s Guild in St. Louis and Mad Anthony in Hamilton, Ohio. Invitations continue to roll in.

I granted eight scholarships at $275 each to eight mom writers. That’s a total value of $2,200 in scholarships that I gave in just 2011 alone. I’ve given thousands of dollars in scholarships to worthy writers since 2006. And I feel good about each and every one of them!

I wrote more parenting articles than I have since I became an author. I enjoyed every second of the process, and the personal satisfaction reminded me why I became a writing teacher–because writing for publication is so rewarding in and of itself. And every article you write can pay off in both the short run and the long run. Want to see an example? Here’s a good one for the New Year…Ten Tidy Reasons To Get Cleaning Help in Durham Parent.

I got a bunch of reprints published. There is nothing I love more than seeing my hard work pay off more than once. Some reprints were offered by me, others got reprinted on their own (surprise checks!). Some were from books, others were from past articles. All were reasons to celebrate! Cupcakes for everyone! (That’s how I celebrate.)

I finished off season four of The Northwest Author Series and did the programming for and launched season five. This season kicked off with a bang with The Oregonian’s Jeff Baker, novelist Emily Chenoweth, and myself. And wait until you see the second half: Karen Karbo? Bill Johnson? Pamela Hill Smith? Kevin Sampsell? Heather Vogel Frederick? It’s going to rock! In Wilsonville, Oregon no less. At our awesome library.

I updated my website. This is something that I worked on, on and off, all year long. New features include a permanent home for the 236 Movies About Writers and the Writing Life list that I created with my husband in 2010. And a permanent home for a list of Books By Women Writers For High School Students that I created this year. I also have a Clips page, a Credits page, and a Thank You page that help me keep up with myself, in addition to the usual suspects: classes, dream teams, and scholarships.

I did a Beta-test of Creative Rx with Christina Katz and learned a ton. So of course I had to change the name. Now I’m calling it: The Prosperous Creative Affirmation Intensive. I cannot wait to launch this empowering affirmation intensive tool on January 1, 2012. More info coming soon. If you are a subscriber, you already got it.

I revived my old book giveaway as “The Writer Mama Every Day In May Book Giveaway.” I enjoy doing this annual event as a way to celebrate the hard work of other mom writers during Mother’s Day month. And yes! I will definitely be doing it again in May 2012. Please email me at christina at christina katz dot com if you are interested in participating.

I presented at one conference in 2011, The Associated Writers & Writing Programs Conference and spoke at one writer’s event, The Terroir Writer’s Festival in McMinnville. I knew I would be busy with so many other things, so I kept my 2011 presenting schedule to a minimum. And it feels like that was the right choice for 2011. But in 2012, I will be moderating another panel at AWP and a whole lot more. Please contact me if you are interested in hiring me to speak or present at your event.

I was interviewed a bunch of times. Here’s the best of the batch:

• Tweet Magazine
• WOW: Women on Writing magazine
• 2012 Writer’s Market (it’s in the book)
• The Missouri Writer’s Guild (I’ll be keynoting at their conference in April 2012)

I got a couple of grooves back. Namely you will be seeing my column in Willamette Writers again this year (click here to check out WW membership) and I am offering a brand new class to my most advanced students: 60 Ways To Flex Your Content & Prosper In Your Niche. And I have a lot more new offerings coming down the pipe in 2012. Stay tuned!

I started a workout accountability group for writers on Facebook: Writers on the Move. Anyone can join. Even folks who have fallen off the workout wagon and are trying to get back on (like me).

I dropped a few tasks that were not integrated with everything else I do. It’s always hard to say no to people and invitations. But I had to on many occasions in 2011 in order to meet my goals. Does this mean I don’t like those folks or that I don’t care about them or support their work? Of course not. As you can see, I had a lot of commitments in 2011 with a lot more coming in 2012. I say yes to people all the time, but not every time. Busy moms have to learn to say no to what is no longer manageable, in order to say yes to the things what we’d like to manage.

Finally, I put on my publicity hat and worked with my publisher to make The Writer’s Workout a book readers could not refuse and so far, they love it! I created an attitude-adjusting inspirational poster to go with the book. I helped my publicist and editor package up this awesome, downloadable excerpt on Scribd. I created an online media page. I sent out review copies. I solicited blurbs and reviews of the book. I did a little launch-time blog tour. And I’ve invited book buyers to come participate in a FREE, one day “Flash Class” right here on Tuesday, January 10th. There is still a lot to do to get the word out, but I plan to enjoy every step of the process. Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm for the book, too!

Okay, I think that pretty much covers the highlights of my year. If I have overlooked anything, I apologize. And now it’s your turn, I hope!

Can you make a list like this with all of your most satisfying accomplishments from 2011?

If you do, I guarantee you will learn a ton, as I did, in the process. It’s also great to relive all of those satisfying moments from 2011.

After we have assessed what we’ve reaped, we can better see how we can sow better next time. Share your results on your blog or in your ezine, if you like. Or keep them private. It’s up to you.

Keep in mind how long you’ve been at it before you judge your results. As I said at the start, I’ve been working steadily for twelve years, not including the years I invested in college and graduate school education. Regardless of what or how much you have accomplished, I hope you will pat yourself on the back for all of your hard work in 2011.

2012 will be here soon! Now is the time to take a moment to feel grateful for the work that we have been privileged to enjoy in 2011.

Thank you, 2011!

And welcome, 2012!

~ Photo by BlueLily  Arlene

Fear is something that often holds writers back.

And pretty much all human beings experience fear at varying degrees at all times.

You are either a person who has learned to tell your fears to shush up or, to one degree or another, you are a person who allows your fears to run your life.

Over the years, I have become increasingly aware of the difference between the false authority of fear and the deep wisdom of healthy, intuitive instincts.

Often the fears are louder, automatic, and can be difficult to shake off.

But it’s worth weathering the slings and arrows of fear because just past it is the wisdom that is inside each and every one of us.

My commitment to myself and to you in 2012, is to let my choices be guided by wisdom, not fear.

Fearless means feeling the fear and doing the wise thing anyway.

I did this in 2011. When writing The Writer’s Workout, I did not shirk the tough stuff. It’s all in there. I tackled the most difficult issues writer’s face, head on, and I wrestled them to the ground, in hopes that you would be able to, as well.

In 2012, I promise to be even more fearless. Because this is no time for cowards. This is the year that you and I need to be our own best heroes.

So, I’ll tell you what. I’ll be my own best hero and you be yours.

That sounds like the best possible world. I hope you will join me in selecting your focus for 2012. And I hope you will be fearless about it. 🙂

To participate in the flash class, please email me your sales receipt for The Writer’s Workout to christina at christina katz dot com.

Here’s all the details on the flash class… (if you have further questions, please put them in the comments and I’ll address them for everyone’s benefit):

What’s a flash class?

Similar to a flash mob where dancers pour into a space and suddenly cut loose, a flash class is a time and space where I will coach Writer’s Workout readers for 24-hours only on some of the most important topics related to writing success today.

Who can participate?

Anyone who purchases a copy of The Writer’s Workout and submits a receipt to me by Monday, January 9th can participate in the flash class. After you send your receipt, I will let you know that I have received it and you will receive an e-mail reminder about the flash class with all the instructions by midnight, Monday, January 9th.

What if I don’t have a book yet?

If you have not purchased the book yet, view your options here. Either paperback or digital purchases qualify you to attend the flash class. Only one entry per person. No exceptions.

If you won a copy or received a review copy, you will still need to purchase a copy to be admitted to the flash class.

You do not have to read the book prior to the flash class.

What’s this flash class about?

During the flash class, I will be coaching writers in every genre on three topics related to writing success in 2012:

• How to Assess The Power of Your Writing Portfolio (audio coaching)
• How to Build Your Best Bio for 2012 (audio coaching)
• How to Discover Your Unique Platform Dynamic (audio coaching)

Your job in the flash class is to listen to three short audio recordings and follow each with some focused brainstorming for your writing career in 2012. When the day is over, the class is over. So please mark your calendars and show up ready to jam out some ideas.

How long can I access the flash class?

Whereas a flash mob is a dance that takes place in a few moments and then is over, my flash class on January 10th will last all day so you can swing by when you have time in your busy schedule. Just come ready to work for whatever amount of time you have to spend…just like flash mob dancers come ready to dance. 🙂

Why are you doing this?

The flash class is part of my Writer’s Workout global book launch party, which started in December 2011 with a handful of blog tour appearances and continues through 2012 with a series of live speaking and teaching appearances. See my full book tour appearance schedule here.

Where is the flash class going to take place?

The flash class will be right here at ChristinaKatz.com on January 10th. Only folks who have purchased The Writer’s Workout will be able to participate in flash class.

What should I bring to the flash class?

Bring an open mind and whatever materials help you brainstorm best. This might mean old-school paper and pencil or your smart phone so you can talk into the voice recorder and let Siri turn your thoughts into a list. Whatever works for you.

How much time will I need to spend on the flash class?

I’m going to suggest a minimum of 30 minutes. Beyond that, it’s really up to you.

What’s the cash value of the flash class?

Well, since I’m going to lay it pretty frankly on the line and give some definitions and how-to instruction that are not widely available, I’m going to estimate the value of the class at $99.00 for a half hour of your time.

If I’m taking a class with you or I have taken a class with you or I’m going to take a class with you some day, should I still come to the flash class?

You won’t find these three topics addressed in quite this way addressed anywhere, not even be me. I’m not planning on doing a repeat of this offer any time soon. So come if you possibly can.

You can wake up early or go to bed late or stop by on your lunch hour and still get a lot out of your time investment.

Hope you can purchase a copy of The Writer’s Workout and block off some time on your schedule on Tuesday, January 10th to come by focus on how to make the most of your writing career strengths in 2012.

Happy holidays!

I’m so happy to be chillin’ and spending time with my little family having the simplest of Christmases.

I hope you are having the perfect kind of Christmas for you, whatever that means.

Here’s a beautiful song by a beautiful girl…

I love how the music seems to sing her rather than her singing the music. She obviously feels comfortable within this context.

I wish you the same experience in 2012. Let your song sing through you. Find the place where you can let that happen. And then allow your passion to steer you to the most joyous of expressions.

Peace. Love. Joy. Lots more of it in 2012.

You deserve it. I deserve it. We all deserve it.

Merry Christmas. Happy 2012!

In less than two weeks, I start teaching one of my favorite classes again. The class is Discover Your Specialty & Launch Your Platform.

There are many things that make my approach to platform development unique. For one thing, I understand that platform means everything to writing career success. At the same time I am able to balance that idea with the knowledge that the best, most authentic and well-rounded platforms don’t just spring up overnight.

My classes take six weeks, and I’d say that six weeks is the minimum amount of time any writer should spend developing their platform concept before they jump online and start blogging or building a site.

Why?

Because every writer has a unique platform dynamic yet most writers are not aware what theirs is. In my class, Discover Your Specialty & Launch Your Platform, we take our time uncovering that platform dynamic, exploring it, and most importantly, making sure it is authentically meaningful to the writer.

You can take the class whether you already have an idea of what your platform should focus on or not. Because guess what? It’s not dollar signs that are going to motivate you to establish your name and get known for what you write, it’s loving what you do so that you can sustain the effort long enough to get known and attract readers.

I hope you are in the platform journey for the long haul because it’s a career-long effort. For the past six years I have been teaching writers how to build a platform alongside their writing in order to amplify their reach, make an indelible impression in reader’s minds, and create future revenue streams to sustain their writing efforts.

Here are several reasons why you may wish to work with me rather than someone else:

• I wrote the book on platform. It’s called, Get Known Before the Book Deal. It’s one of the first and most comprehensive books on platform for writers.
• I recently wrote a workbook on platform called, “Build Your Author Platform & Prosper.” It’s a companion to my book, Get Known Before the Book Deal, and it will launch on January 1, 2012.
• I have written several feature-length articles for Writer’s Digest magazine on platform for writers across the genres and from the perspective of all levels of writers from aspirant to bestselling author.
• I have worked with hundreds of writers over the past ten years, working with many of them over time as they write, get published, build up clips, establish a specialty, break into national publications, write ebooks and books, and create lasting and profitable platforms.
• But perhaps the most important reason to work with me rather than someone else is because I am not interested in leveraging your platform for my own or others’ financial interests. I have my own platform, I have my own paid writing work, and I already teach and speak in a distinctive niche. This means when I am focused on you, I am focused on what is best for your career in the long run, not what you can do for me in the short run. I want you to prosper by establishing your own platform and growing it over time.

Platform development for authors is one of my specialties as a writing career coach. I work with writers across a range of skill sets, so I understand how platform matters in every phase of a writer’s career development.

I prefer to work with writers in this class who are just getting started identifying their strengths and understanding how to better position their platform in the marketplace. My former students have the option to continue working with me via my training groups, if they so choose.

I understand writers, the state of the industry, and the unique challenges that writers face on a daily basis. I don’t want you to sell your soul; I want you to listen to what your inner voice is telling you to do, not what external forces want you to do for them. I want to help you declare and maintain ownership over your career while at the same time helping you partner wisely with others.

Establishing a platform is a whole lot easier, when you take the time to understand your motivations and make the most of your strengths.

You do not have to be a woman, a mom, or a nonfiction writer to take this class. It definitely helps if you are already an established writer and you have some idea of the direction you’d like to go with your writing but you will learn that in the process of the class, anyway.

I will be updating the class in the fall and raising the price accordingly, which means you have three chances to register between now and then. Here are what some past students have had to say about Discover Your Specialty & Launch Your Platform:

Christina embodies what it means to be a great coach. She is direct, honest, not afraid to say what a writer struggling with a particular issue needs to hear. Christina has the tremendous confidence that comes with experience; that confidence made me strong when I needed it. She told me, with conviction, that what I have to say is important, and that I shouldn’t hesitate to say it. ~ Valorie H.

Discover Your Specialty & Launch Your Platform is a great class for writers at any stage of career development. I had been doing a small amount of platform development prior to the class and found that I could enfold that work into my plans going forward. Now I feel so much more professional, focused, and confident. These six weeks of class work have moved me forward months (even years) in building my platform.  I know now where I’m going and can communicate that clearly to others. ~ Lara K.

I highly recommend this class for writers struggling to define their niche or confused about how to communicate it compellingly. Christina is a wise guide who facilitates the kind of inner exploration it takes to find and flesh out an authentic, sustainable platform. This class helped me get clear on who I am and what I bring to my audience. And that’s priceless. ~ Heidi L.

Christina Katz’ Discover Your Specialty & Launch Your Platform class was a combination of therapy and boot camp. She forced me to dig deep and deeper yet, to discover what motivates and inspires me to write. ~ Sandra F.

Christina’s exceptional class focused my thoughts to build a specialty platform plan. Her assignments challenged and helped me look deeply into lifelong experiences to build an organized plan for getting published. ~ Bill H.

Building a platform isn’t for the faint-of-heart, but the clarity I found after digging into the possibilities was an invaluable learning experience. I now have a clearly defined roadmap to follow and a better understanding of how to continue building my writing platform grounded in practical techniques rather than just dreamy possibilities. ~ C. Hines

This course not only taught me more about myself and what inspires me to write, but also showed me concrete actions to take in order to establish a strong platform for my writing career. With Christina’s practical advice and informed guidance, I learned exactly what steps I need to take to reach my writing goals. ~ Sarah L.

Before I took this class, I was struggling to identify topics that would be of interest to editors and readers. Now, I have the beginnings of a platform that will help me generate as much work as I want or need just by developing and marketing my area of expertise. ~ B. Meleski

In an uncertain publishing environment, platform has never been more important for writers. I’m so thankful to Christina for providing me with an opportunity to strategize and for helping me come up with a workable platform plan. ~ Sharon V.

Christina is a real, honest-to-goodness teacher. When I wasn’t working to my ability, she noticed, demanded more, and gave me the tools to succeed. Nobody ever gets where they’re going without a great teacher. Christina helped me find my wings. ~ Lynne S.

I found this class to be much more than I expected. Don’t sign up unless you have plenty of time to devote to it (not to mention paper and ink!) because you will not want to waste the opportunity to have Christina help you find, develop, or fine tune your image and point you in the right direction. ~ Carol A.

Learn more here. Space is limited. Register by December 28th for the class that begins on January 4th.

I hope to work with you in 2012!

You have ordered or purchased a copy of The Writer’s Workout for yourself and five for each of your closest writer buddies already, I’m sure.

But in case you have not, check these early reviews out:

From: Jeff Ayers, author and book reviewer for multiple media outlets

One of the best writing teachers in the country is Christina Katz.  An expert in building an author’s platform, she has taken her unparalleled advice and spread it out over a calendar year (if you can pace yourself to read one a day) in The Writer’s Workout: 366 Tips, Tasks, & Techniques From Your Writing Career Coach.  (Writer’s Digest, $19.99).  She helps focus the author on the quality and voice of their work.  This is a mandatory addition to any writer’s bookshelf.

From: Robin Mizell, literary agent

Beyond mere freelance business strategy, The Writer’s Workout addresses the writer’s soul, strength, and stamina. In other words, its lessons are heartfelt. For a creative person without a supportive entourage, the one-a-day reminders that fill this book make a nice stand-in. What writer, no matter how successful and well connected, couldn’t use 366 pieces of encouragement and advice from an energetic and devoted writing coach?

From: Heidi S. Luedtke, journalist and psychology expert in an Amazon review

I found my expectations of the creative and publishing process changed (for the better) as a result of reading this book. For instance, Christina explains writers should expect to write 10 drafts. Sometimes I surely write more than 10, sometimes I surely need fewer. Either way, it helps to start the process with the expectation that there will be many opportunities for revision and improvement along the way. I was also reminded of the importance of putting pen to paper — or fingers to keys. Christina cautions against spending too much time on reading and quasi-conversation and not enough time in the trenches. “Deep thoughts come from deep processes,” she reminds.

From: Terry Whalin, editor, writer, book reviewer

Whether you are just beginning to write or have been writing for many years, everyone can find encouragement, inspiration and action steps. [The Writer’s Workout is] a book every writer should own and carefully study.

From: Lela Davidson, author, essayist, and media maven

For writers like me, who do not lack for ideas, but sometimes need direction, Katz’ methods are priceless. She helps us harness all those ideas, choosing which ones will pay off now (or later), leverage our strengths, and manage the sometimes overwhelming world of platform.

Check out all the ways you can order or purchase The Writer’s Workout and start reading before the end of the year. In fact, your e-book purchase will arrive instantly. Doesn’t your writing career deserve it?

I have been teaching my Writing & Publishing The Short Stuff Class since fall of 2006 and, even though it is a beginning-level class, I enjoy it every single time.

The classes are small in size, focused in goals, incremental in growth, and big on productivity. My aim when I developed this class was no less than “proving” to moms that they could do this whole writing and submitting thing by helping them actually do it.

And because the class is so personally empowering and inspiring to my students, it never gets old for moms or for me. Some students have even taken the class twice! If you are a mom and you want to see what you can accomplish with your writing in just six short weeks without giving up your regular routine, this is just the class for you in 2012.

I will be updating the class in the fall and raising the price accordingly, which means you have three chances to register between now and then. Here’s what former students, past and recent, have said about the class:

I love writing and I love my kids and I love how Christina helps us learn how to balance these two loves.  ~ Kristin W.

Christina teaches as a wise friend of the new writer; encouraging through little steps, nudging the timid along, leaving each student thinking, “Gee, I really am a writer!” ~ Johannah B.

The WPSS workshop provided me with confidence, commitment and camaraderie. It was just what I needed to get myself to take the leap of submitting my work to publications. ~ Liz S.

As a busy mom trying to break into freelance writing with four little kids running around, Christina’s course was exactly what I needed! The feedback was great and the classroom atmosphere kept me on track. I’ll definitely be applying her lessons for years to come!” ~ Jennifer A.

Have you always dreamed of being a writer but then talked yourself out of it thinking “I can’t really do that.” Think again! This class is the perfect mix of practical information and inspiration that will get your pen moving. At the end of six weeks you will say “I am a writer.”  ~ Gwyneth W.

There are people out there who “get” the writer stuff, and people who “get” the mama stuff. But to have somebody who understands both is priceless. ~ Jennifer H.

Christina’s class was a great refresher to help me improve the quality of my writing, and distinguish between the kinds of articles I can publish. She had an uncanny ability to give me the right suggestions to improve not only class assignments, but my future writing work. The success of her students is clearly a priority to her.  ~ Rhonda F.

Learn more here. Space is limited. Register by December 28th for the class that begins on January 4th.

Hope to work with you!

I’ve been making suggestions of holiday gifts for writers for years. There are only several shopping days left before Christmas! I hope you find ideas here for you and yours.

Here’s a recap of great gifts for writers posts from recent years:

Gifts For Writers Roundup of Links

The Writer Mama’s 2009 Holiday Gifts for Writers List

10 Ways To Shop For Writer Mamas (Holiday 2012 Post)

11 Gift Books (Holiday 2010 Post)

12 Books for Writers (Holiday 2010 Post)

Ultimate Holiday Gifts for Writers 2011

Gift This: Outstanding Ebooks As Gifts

Other cool holiday gifts for writers posts I’ve seen recently:

18 Holiday Gifts From Meghan Ward

Susan Kaye Quinn’s Blog

10 Great Holiday Gifts For Writers from the MarketCopyWriter blog

PJ Hoover’s Gift Ideas

Holiday Gift Guide from The Mom Writes

Holiday Gift Ideas for Young Writers from Writers Inspired

Happy holidays, writers!

~ Photo by proforged

It’s the holiday season and therefore a good time to support fellow writers. A few of my students have written ebooks that might speak to someone on your holiday shopping list.

I highly recommend them all!

Late-Onset Hearing Loss: A Parent’s Perspective of What to Do When Your Child is Diagnosed by Krysty Krywko

Reader response:

While reading your book I cried, because I wish someone would have spoken to me the way you speak through these lines. I can imagine that reading it when I received all the news about my daughter would have been like having a true friend by my side.

It would have allowed me my own emotions and given me the assurance that I was a good parent. For the parents who read your book it will be a different story. Reading what you had to say is making me feel differently about myself now.  Thank you so much!

~ Ketty Nazario, mother to child diagnosed with late onset hearing loss

More info and about Krysty Krywko.

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Ready, Set, Sleep: 50 Ways to Help Your Child Sleep, So You Can Sleep Too by Malia Jacobson

Reader response:

Two days after I bought Ready, Set, Sleep, my 11 month old son just slept through the night for the FIRST time! I couldn’t be happier! This e-book is full of practical easy to follow information, for new parents or those who just need a “refresher” on sleep. Useful, relevant, and informative!

~ Michelle Armstrong, mom of two

More info and about Malia Jacobson.

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Mother-Daughter Book Club Meeting Planner Guides: Collection One by Cindy Hudson

Reader response:

The meeting planner was a lifesaver. I work outside of the home full time and have 3 kids 10 years and under, so I don’t have a lot of time on my hands to think up good questions or activities. The questions in the meeting planner were at the right age level, specific to the story, and fun to answer (i.e. none of them made the girls feel like this was work).

~ Amber H., Huntington Beach, California

More info and about Cindy Hudson

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What To Expect From Your Adopted Tween by Judy M. Miller

Reader response:

As an adoptee, I wish What To Expect From Your Adopted Tween had been available to my adoptive parents when I was an adolescent. I am recommending it to everyone I know who has, or will have an adopted child in their lives.”

~ Linda Hoye

More info about Judy M. Miller

Thanks for spreading the word about these wonderful ebooks! 🙂