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Drum roll: And the winners are… I’m told my book was one of the “more than 2,300” book submissions for the 26th Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards program. Here’s how it worked: Submit book, completed form, and entry fee … Continue reading →

I must confess that now, more than ever, I look for an Acknowledgments page before making a final selection on buying a book. If none, it makes me think (1) the author and/or publisher were too much in a hurry … Continue reading →

’Tis the season for book festivals, library events, and book discussion groups here in New Jersey and beyond. Such events are perfect opportunities to reach out to others and pay attention to their current reading interests, as well as to … Continue reading →

Sooner or later, someone who struggles with sexual identity will show up at your door. Please pay attention, listen with an open mind and an open heart, and show compassion. And what about their spouse? The coming-out experience for those … Continue reading →

Let’s face it: Sometimes the unthinkable happens to you or someone you love. You feel the pain and despair. It’s devastating. Almost never does it help to hear the words: “Get over it.” I try to remember to breathe. Take … Continue reading →