September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, and one Los Angeles clinical psychologist in private practice addresses intergenerational trauma from a holistic, body-centered, and racially informed context. Los Angeles, CA – September 14, 2023 — Sexual assault is arguably one of the most destructive crimes against a person— against humanity. While there have been decades of …
December 2022 made twenty years that I have worked in the book publishing industry. I’ve seen authors self-publish crime novels, poetry, memoirs, women’s fiction, and self-help books while others have garnered deals for their business books, children’s books, and essay collections. It’s a lovely thing to see a writer’s dream of becoming a published author …
October 27 is National Mentoring Day, a day that raises consciousness about the significant benefits of mentorship and encourages more people to get involved in the process. In his new memoir Improbable MD: From the Bayou to the Boardroom, Dr. Derek J. Robinson, a board-certified physician in Emergency Medicine, attributes his career success and ability to overcome …
Music artists, as perceived by the music industry, are akin to a condiment—to be easily replicated, sold in high volume, and enjoyed by the masses. The message is blunt, honest, and necessary. Implicit in it is the reality of an ever-changing music landscape that requires the artists to adapt, and with integrity, lest they become …
Being an author without a platform is similar to being a musician without a fan base. Your platform is the foundation in which you will launch your career as an author. An author platform is evidence of your proven and multifaceted, active engagement with your book’s targeted readership. Writing and independently publishing a book without …
The facts don’t lie. Everyone who publishes a successful book doesn’t have a deal with a major publisher. Over the last two decades, self-publishing has flourished and the books sold by independent authors have done amazing things in the industry, including winning awards, becoming national bestsellers, and even landing television or movie option deals. Whether …
