by Barbara Dee | Feb 10, 2022 | Author Spotlight, Carpe Diem!
Short written pieces can be wonderful snacks, but a full and savory book is satisfying on a different level. Sometimes it’s a matter of not having a book handy that is appealing in the moment. With Star Trek kind of magic, you can go to Amazon.com and search for any...
by Barbara Dee | Feb 10, 2022 | Author Spotlight, Carpe Diem!
Congratulations! Margaret Giloth has been busy since the release of her book. Public speaking on her topic and book signing events provided that all-important VISIBILITY that new authors need. Margaret and her book attracted media attention, including a reporter for...
by Barbara Dee | Feb 10, 2022 | Carpe Diem!, Leadership
Every single place you will go this week will be a place where you are putting up with something. We all tolerate things that annoy us, some that prick our Shiny Ideal World Bubble quite sharply, others that just leave it mud-smeared. Without being an obsessive...
by Barbara Dee | Jan 27, 2022 | Carpe Diem!, Learning
What could be a better writing PROMPT than having a theme, a deadline, and the possibility of getting paid? These magazines accept fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. They have different submission guides and deadlines, so check the details online. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The...
by Barbara Dee | Jan 27, 2022 | Carpe Diem!, Leadership
Ah, there’s a problem. If you are either officially or informally the person accountable for solving it, your leadership is required, here and now. The first thing to do is to gain clarity. This could take a few minutes or much, much longer. The thing is, don’t try...
by Barbara Dee | Jan 27, 2022 | Author Spotlight, Carpe Diem!
Since COVID-19 struck, many libraries, like mine, have moved their author visits to virtual spaces. Many libraries are offering virtual events, including presentations by guest authors, every day of the week. I’ve seen virtual events use Zoom, YouTube, Skype,...
