Joanna Campbell Slan

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The Nine of Wands: Safeguarding My Energy

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Every year my sister and I host a New Year's Day party at my house. We invite Karen, a local psychic, to come and tell people's fortunes. Karen is completing her dissertation in biology. She's whip-smart and very, very talented. Although she has many psychic talents, Karen prefers to use Tarot cards when working with clients. This year, while Karen was doing my reading, the Nine of Wands showed up. At first glance, it's easy to … [Read more...] about The Nine of Wands: Safeguarding My Energy

Unplanned and Perfect

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Nothing ever goes as expected. You can take that to the bank! But if we allow things to evolve naturally, sometimes the end result is better than we planned for. I've been saving this wire grid for months. I found it on the beach, and the sturdy construction intrigued me. So did the dark green color and the hint of barnacles. With those qualities in mind, I started collecting seashells with naturally drilled holes. I also picked up pieces of … [Read more...] about Unplanned and Perfect

It's Hump Day!

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When I worked in a cubicle, this was my favorite day of the week! (Next to Friday, that is.) I also breathed a little easier knowing the majority of the week, and nasty Monday, was behind me. Back then, I worked faster than my boss did, so I often found myself with nothing to do. It wasn't like I didn't ask for chores. I did. But often, I sat at my desk and twiddled my thumbs. When I got REALLY bored, inevitably, I also became sleepy. I … [Read more...] about It's Hump Day!

Behind That Door…

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For months I've been driving past a sign that says, "Sunshine State Carnations." Today I decided to drop in. The kind lady who greeted me laughed. "We don't have carnations. Haven't for fifteen years." "Oh." I was really disappointed. But I wasn't about to give up. I'd seen the small riding tractors. The greenhouse webbing. And I wasn't ready to go home. So I said, "What do you have?" She laughed softly. "Come see," she said as she led me to … [Read more...] about Behind That Door…

'The Best Promotion is a Good Book': An Interview with Bob Mayer

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1.       In your book The Shelfless Book, you mention that your goal was a breakout book. What made you think you have a breakout book that was e-published? (Since most people think of traditional publishing as the way to breakout.) What was your strategy? You weren't entirely confident that e-publishing would work, but it did. What convinced you to give it a try? The concept of a breakout book has … [Read more...] about 'The Best Promotion is a Good Book': An Interview with Bob Mayer