If you lived through the 1980s and 1990s, you knew Eddie Van Halen’s music. If you liked classic rock, you knew his work even better. Eddie was, as some have said, the Mozart of the guitar world. He never learned to read music. It didn’t matter. His
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Earlier this year, my Legacies book celebrated two years on the market. My co-author, Christy, invited readers to review it. We received several reviews, and Christy drew a name from among them to win a free copy. The winner wrote this: So far, we don’t know who “K” is, despite
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It’s summer, the long-dreamed-of season brimming with beaches, barbecues, and … books. Who doesn’t love diving into a good story while soaking up the sun? Here are some titles to add to your reading list. Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health, by Casey
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Book reviews are akin to manna for authors and readers alike. They help readers determine whether a title is worth their time and attention. For authors, they drive visibility and sales. Yet reviews can be elusive, especially for independent authors. This week’s giveaway looks to change that
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Messages of isolation, division, and discouragement have bombarded Americans since 2020. If we dwell on the bad news leading most stories, we might think we have little to nothing in common with our neighbors. Kansas City Chiefs’ kicker Harrison Butker summarized it well in his commencement address
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As we continue celebrating the one-year anniversary of When Losses Become Legacies, this week’s giveaway challenges you to name the person in the picture below, and how he’s related to the Legacies book. Enter by Sunday, May 21, through the comments on this post, or on my
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Welcome to three weeks of book giveaways! This week’s contest will honor our moms. Between now and Mother’s Day—Sunday, May 14—submit one sentence that captures your mom. Whether she’s here or on the other side of time, we want to hear about her distinctive qualities. Comment directly
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My latest book, When Losses Become Legacies: Memoirs on Grief, God, and Glory, is turning one. To celebrate, my co-author, Christy, and I are hosting a print-book giveaway for each of the three weeks starting next Monday, May 8. All of the contests will be open for
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Have you ever described someone as shallow or superficial? Lacking depth? Most of us offer these unkind character sketches at some point. They’re based on what we see: actions and behaviors. To understand what drives those actions and behaviors, we need to understand a person’s history. In
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Once upon a time not long ago, I was a business writer for PayScale.com. I covered all things careers and employment in my first full-time, work-from-home gig. After several years as an editor in D.C., covering Congressional policy on energy and the environment, I relished the more-relaxed
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