The Best is Yet to Come

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A Readers Favorite Book Award finalist in multiple categories

After 12 years of living alone as a single parent, she hadn’t expected to find love again. She’d pretty much given up on the idea… So, when Frank unexpectedly came into her life, the result of an errant e-mail, he turned her world upside down. Four months later, his unexpected death brought it to a crashing halt.

Join Tara on her journey as she shares the story of their time together and, more importantly, the lessons she learned as she rode waves of unanticipated love and grief to ultimately come to the strongest place she’d ever been in her life.

This book will speak to and inspire anyone who has ever suffered the loss of a dream, and reaffirm that, every day, the best is yet to come when we choose to fully live our lives, instead of being complacent bystanders.

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Release date: November 11, 2013

Celebrating 365 Days of Gratitude

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What if you found one thing to be grateful for every day? How would that change your life, your outlook and your relationships?

This paperback book was compiled by The Gratitude Book Project team, and shares 365 reasons to be grateful throughout the year. I encourage you to pick up a copy today and see how the simple act of gratitude can change you life!

People from all walks of life join together in this collection of essays, one for every day of the year, about the things, people, circumstances and events they’re grateful for. Need a pick-me up? How about a gratitude adjustment? Look inside, you’ll be grateful you did. Celebrating 365 Days of Gratitude is brimming over with appreciation and inside you will find evidence that harnessing the power of gratitude can be a life-changing force. These true life stories are about more than the polite “thank you” we casually exchange every day. They’re testimonials to the people and things we often take for granted.

Join us in this growing movement of people from around the world who have committed to asking themselves this simple yet profound question every day of the week, “What am I grateful for?”

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Release date: December 11, 2012

Paperback

My Love to You Always

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Have you ever wondered if there really was such a thing as… Forever Love?

The 42 contributing authors to this anthology believe there is, and they share their real-life stories to encourage you as well.

Whether you’ve already found your forever love or are still longing for that person to come into your life, these stories collected from across the globe are guaranteed to make you misty-eyed and renew your faith in the power of enduring love.

Enjoy this wonderful collection of the best real-life, love-for-a-lifetime stories, guaranteed to make you misty-eyed. Published by the Christian publishing house OakTara.

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Release date: Oct 1, 2012

Paperback book

The Character-Based Leader

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If this book is out-of-stock on this website, you can also purchase copies from the book site at http://characterbasedleader.com.

Twenty-one members of the Lead Change Group set out to define a concept they have been writing about on their blogs and discussing in conference calls since 2009.  They define character-based leadership as “leading from who you are, not your position or power.”

Each character-based leader is unique, bringing their best “self” to make a positive difference.  This unique work aligns 21 different author’s perspectives on aspects of character-based leadership in a manner designed to inspire you to be the leader you can be.

Endorsements

The Character-Based Leader is a must-read for anyone who realizes that leading from who you are (rather than your title) is the key to longevity and satisfaction in any leadership role. This well-written, easy read will leave you feeling inspired and ready to take ACTION! – Marshall Goldsmith, recognized as the Thinkers 50 most-influential leadership thinker in the world, and author of the New York Times bestsellers MOJO and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

A rich and comprehensive collection of compelling perspectives on the importance of character in the leadership equation. A very worthy read.  – Douglas R. Conant, Retired President and CEO, Campbell Soup Company, and author of the NY Times Bestseller TouchPoints

What do you get when 21 deep-thinking leaders share their thoughts on Character-Based Leadership with the world? You get a book filled with actionable advice that can change the world one person at a time. Buy it. Read it. It will change how you see your leadership. It will change how you live your life.  – Liz Strauss, International Business Strategist, Author of Successful-Blog

The Lead Change Group has hit it out of the park! The Character-Based Leader distills timeless lessons of virtuous, effective living-and applies them seamlessly to the daily demands and spectacular opportunities of the 21st century. Put this wonderful book to use today, transforming your life and work into a masterpiece of service.  – James Strock, businessman, speaker, citizen servant, and author of the award-winning business bestseller Serve to Lead

The Lead Change Group is a nonprofit global community dedicated to instigating a leadership revolution that encourages, energizes and equips people to apply character-based leadership to lead change. Learn more at http://leadchangegroup.com.

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Release date: September 24, 2012

Paperback

The Plan that Launched a Thousand Books

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A President’s Book Awards winner of 2 silver medals from the Florida Authors and Publishers Association.

Have you ever published a book and then had no idea how to market and promote it? Most authors only sell a handful of copies, often to family and friends. Are you one of them?

Help is at hand! This do-it-yourself guide walks you through 25 ways that you can market and promote your book yourself. It goes beyond the “Lemonade Lucy Stands” and gives you proven, actionable tools and advice that you can start using today.

These are the methods that I use every day with my clients. Even if you only implement a fraction of the suggestions yourself, it may spark other ideas for you or help you maximize the effect of your marketing budget.

If you are already an established author, you know you need to be your own biggest advocate. This means learning why social media, blogging, interviews and other platform-building activities are important to you and how to leverage them to your benefit. It also means looking beyond the traditional bookstores and online retailers to find potential buyers.

The Plan that Launched a Thousand Books provides valuable insights and commentary that you can use to introduce your book to prospective readers.

The solution to your problem is right here before you.

Discover the latest information about promoting your book online. Learn about various promotional opportunities that you can pursue yourself, such as:

  • Publisher promotions
  • Book launches
  • Blogging
  • Amazon and other book sites
  • Podcasts
  • Mobilizing your network
  • Social networks
  • Events
  • E-mail
  • Getting listed
  • Press releases
  • and more…

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