There is a WHO and a YOU. As you write your book, search for the perfect mix. Here are Seven Tips as  YOU work your way through This WHO/YOU mix. WHO offers YOU a direction. Think small. Think of one WHO, maybe two. Which WHO will benefit from what YOU know? It’s common for authors to […]
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Comedians joke about the stress of family togetherness at holiday time—and these jokes reflect the truth.  Many of us dread these gatherings because talking about politics and other current hot topics can ruin the holiday. Yet no matter who shows up at your table on Thanksgiving, sharing personal stories creates a bond of understanding. In
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Do you have the patience of a farmer when it comes to publishing your first book? After visiting my first home-state of Minnesota last week, I got to see the grand finale of the farming year—the HARVEST. Growing up, I don’t remember the semis in the fields and the monster tractors, yet it was
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Jan had such a great time doing this interview on Business Radio X hosted by Karen Nowicki. So, we thought we would share a few clips from the show as well as a few pictures of Jan with her guests including, Ellen Harrington, Kelly Lorenzen and Maria Tomas-Keegan.
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We’ve all been there. You are about to release your book to the public, but instead of pure pleasure, you detect a familiar anxiousness—as if you’re a 3rd grader delivering a speech to squirming classmates. Writing is intensely personal. Exposing your words, thoughts, and life experiences in this in this public forum feels a little
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When I published You are the Perfect Age, I didn’t expect the profound changes it would bring to those who wrote and read the book. Well, first of all, I hadn’t realized that asking four simple questions of women stepping into different decades would produce such a rich mixture of perspectives. Yet, how could it
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Years ago, I read an article written by a therapist who asks her client, “Did you try that technique I gave you last week.†“No,†the client responds. “My hair stylist thought it was a dumb idea.â€Â That conversation prompted the therapist to investigate the trusted relationship people have with stylists. It’s true. We
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Who doesn’t like a good quote? Like a great slogan or tagline, the best ones are short, memorable and touch the mind and heart. Here are 20 of my favorite quotes for you to consider. In the next few weeks, I’ll be reflecting on what they mean to me and those in my circle
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In my family, when things work out in a strange and mysterious way, we say, “It’s a God Thing.†Carol doesn’t use those words, yet her reflection of a difficult year captivated our writing class. It’s an important lesson for all.  GOD PROVIDES by Carol After much prayer and discussion, in the fall of
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