Self-Publishing vs. Small Presses

Should you self-publish? Should you go with a small press?  I have done both. With either of them, there are questions to ask. Questions to find the answer to about the small press publisher you are considering. The first question is to determine if they are legit.  Google them and look at websites like Writers … Continue reading Self-Publishing vs. Small Presses

Fraud Alert-  Do not pay for your book to be in book clubs.

I was suspicious. Yet I was so hungry for reviews, that I let that cloud my judgment.  So I got taken for money. I was contacted somebody claiming to be Laura margaret Sep 11, 2025, 10:07 AM (13 days ago) Event Organizer - New Cross Book Club Of course, she kept asking to explain the process … Continue reading Fraud Alert-  Do not pay for your book to be in book clubs.

Dial Down:  

Holistic Strategies to Move from Chaos to  Calm Most of us wait for a breaking point before prioritizing our well-being. But what if you did not have to? What if small, meaningful steps today could prevent long-term consequences of stress tomorrow? Above is one of the great concepts explored by Raquel Durden in her book … Continue reading Dial Down:  

The Crisis in Healthcare: Why Emergency Rooms Are Overloaded

A visit to the Milwaukee emergency room highlights flaws in the healthcare system, as non-emergency patients wait for hours due to an overloaded system primarily serving uninsured individuals. Universal healthcare access could reduce costs and prevent delays. The current method burdens everyone, reflecting a misguided approach to healthcare provision.