This book demonstrates how to garner resiliency and cope with adversity. It's a compilation of previously published articles that deal with the stresses of life — research and personal insight included. In a way, this book served as a sense of ‘closure,’ since it’s writing I’ve been working on for the past few years; I was happy to have it all under one theme, so to speak. Targeted Age Group:: Any age! (Twenty somethings are referenced) What Inspired You to Write Your Book? Many of my … [Read more...]
Buyer’s Guide: Polka Dot Sue by Mary Russo, PhD
Targeted Age Group: 4-7 Category: Children and Young Adult Books eBook price range: $9.99 About Polka Dot Sue: Polka Dot Sue is proud of her polka dot hair. She enjoys choosing her clothes to match it every day of the week. She dons bright outfits that match her feelings and shows the world who she truly is. The story encourages a sense of self-empowerment which can arise from believing in one self despite obstacles. … [Read more...]
FEATURED BOOK: Polka Dot Sue by Mary Russo, PhD
Genre: Young child 3-6 Targeted Age Group: 4-7 years Steam/Violence Level: (Ranked from 1 to 5, as noted by the author): 1 - Clean read Polka Dot Sue is proud of her polka dot hair. She enjoys choosing her clothes to match it every day of the week. She dons bright outfits that match her feelings and shows the world who she truly is. The story encourages a sense of self-empowerment which can arise from believing in one self despite obstacles. Link to buy Polka Dot Sue What format is … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Thomas B. Dowd III @TomDowd4
Author Bio: Tom has more than 23 years of experience in the financial industry in management and leadership roles, and runs his own business, Thomas Dowd Professional Development & Coaching, LLC. As a speaker, author, trainer and coach, he helps people creatively find ways to differentiate themselves in the workplace and to find their individual paths toward success. The company tagline is: "Transform into who you really want to be professionally." Starting in 2008, Tom was the vice … [Read more...]
Good vs. Evil – That Tired Ol’ Trope? – Guest Post by Eva Caye @EvaCaye
Yeah, yeah, you have a good guy who has had a hard life but does everything as best he can, but especially fighting the demons of his past, principally represented by some evil guy who had the good guy over the barrel at some point and wants to control Good Guy’s life once more, ultimately, forever, a perfect slave. Or perhaps Evil Guy is taking revenge upon Good Guy for striving for good now, rejecting the Dark Side once and for all. Next, please. Really, how many people do you know who … [Read more...]
The Transformation of a Doubting Thomas by Thomas B Dowd III @TomDowd4
The author is a recovering cynic whose own professional growth is detailed based on lessons learned in over twenty years in a business environment. Tom's experience in the corporate world proves that only a small number of leaders rise to the top. The experiences shared will teach the reader to work smarter--not harder--to thrive in corporate chaos where the current economic conditions have taught the employed and unemployed alike to simply try to survive. Everyone has room to grow. The … [Read more...]
From Fear to Success: A Practical Public-speaking Guide by Thomas B Dowd III @TomDowd4
This practical guide will share concise methods to overcome anxiety, relate to any audience, develop an effective presentation, make your message count, and stir emotion. The tips and techniques are bite-sized nuggets that will resonate with speakers of all levels—from those wanting to survive a speech to professionals needing reinforcement to hone their craft. Building off the fundamentals of public speaking and presentation skills, this guide offers a practicality that will stand the test of … [Read more...]
