As an indie author, I have a silent business partner that is wealthy and powerful, sometimes high-handed, and occasionally mysterious. That partner is Amazon. David Gaughran is one of my go-to sources for insight into Amazon. His advice has helped me better understand how to use Amazon in my book launches and promotions. So when […]
Book Reviews and Recommendations
One of the greatest gifts someone can give you is a reference to a good book.
I read a large number of books - many as research for the books I write, others just because I love to read them. My topic areas include business and marketing, writing, and cognitive science.
These are links to the book review posts. Visit the Resources pages to find suggested readings for either writing or marketing.
The Story Advantage: A Book Review
Reading The Story Advantage has inspired me to work on my skills. How will it inspire you?
Books to Give Writers, 2020
No matter what the writers on your gift list need, I’ve got you covered.
Rethink the Bins: A Book Review
In Rethink the Bins, Julia Goldstein offers a crystal clear explanation of the murky realities of recycling.
Brag Better Book Review: Advice for the Qualified Quiet
Do you have a hard time owning your expertise and authority,? Meredith Fineman’s new book Brag Better challenges you let the world know about what you’ve done.
The Story Behind The Forever Transaction
An Interview with Robbie Baxter I first met Robbie Kellman Baxter in 2015, when her book The Membership Economy had just been published. We met at a conference when she delivered a keynote talk on membership. As I had just published Subscription Marketing, we formed an immediate kinship over our commitment to encouraging businesses to […]
