It seems appropriate to post a book review to kick off November, which also happens to be National Novel Writing Month. I have to admit that when I realized this morning that I haven’t posted an update on my writing to the blog since May, it made me really sad. It’s easy for me to […]
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My Big, Sparkly Announcement: Part Two
Nearly two and a half years ago, I made a big, sparkly announcement that changed my life. Going into business with Jill has been one of the most incredible adventures I’ve ever experienced. The successes we’ve had with POP! Social Media and DreamChamps are my proudest professional moments. But more impressive, I think, is the […]
Printers Row Lit Fest
First of all, thank you so much for the kind words on our half marathon. You are all amazing and really helped me keep the race in perspective. I’ve spent the past couple of days foam rolling and stretching like crazy and am happy to report that the soreness is nearly gone. Now the real […]
Book Interview: A Life Told From The Cloud by Kyle Rutkin
Hello there! Thank you for all the kind comments on my brother’s graduation. I can’t wait to fill you in on the rest of our Memorial Day weekend, but first I have another fun post to share with you! A couple of months ago, I spoke with Kyle Rutkin about his four lessons in book […]
Promises, Promises
Source Recently I took an assessment called StrengthsFinder 2.0. It’s a fantastic tool that I would recommend for anyone looking to confirm their most apparent and valuable attributes. None of the 29 themes that the test identifies are better or worse than the others. They are simply me (or you). And a very accurate portrayal […]
Why Do I Write?
April Fools! I tried my best to think of a good joke today, but my mind kept returning to Krennducki 2011 and the aftermath. Nothing could really top it this year without seeming a little obvious or just plain crazy. We’ll have to see what 2013 brings. 🙂 Any fun April Fools stories to share? […]
Four Lessons in Book Publishing
Today I’m excited to share a Guest Bender post from Kyle Rutkin. Kyle is the author of This Is Your Heart in Love. You can read more of his work at kylerutkin.com. Interested in submitting a guest post related to food, fitness, writing or publishing? Send me an email at eatingbender@gmail.com. *** Four Lessons in […]
Smile: You Never Know Who Might Be Watching
SMILE! SMILE! SMILE! SMILE! SMILE! SMILE! SMILE! SMILE! SMILE! SMILE! Source I know I said I’d be posting my #MarchPhotoADay pictures weekly this month, but yesterday’s photo had a story behind it that I thought would be fun to share. The challenge for the day was “smile,” and this goofy picture immediately came to mind. […]