Book Covers

Photo by Kamran Aydinov A few days ago, I received five sample book covers from my publisher. Being included in the cover design process is one of the reasons I am thrilled that She Writes Press is publishing my book. Most publishers make all of the decisions about a...

Asking for Book Blurbs

First, I send my apologies to every person who ever asked me on a date. I didn’t realize how awful it was to face your fear of rejection and ask anyway. I never asked because I was too shy, so I made you do it. I’m sorry. I’m feeling like a...

Downsizing is more than just getting rid of stuff

Photo by Ketut Subiyanto I have recently moved out of a large house in Silicon Valley to a bedroom in the East Bay. I hear this is called “downsizing”. As I packed and moved my stuff and now unpack it all, I’ve discovered that downsizing means more...