For best results, start as big and as strong as you can. Marketing your book(s) and really, marketing yourself as an author, is a cumulative process. As you put out more books and grow your audience (and hopefully, your mailing list), your book sales will naturally increase. If you write…

You know you need to have one. — Back in the day, when I was coaching in a high-level (read: expensive) mastermind, the vast majority of my clients were consultants and coaches: business, career, life, health, executive, to name a few. Many had been in business for years, but had plateaued as far as revenue goes. They were…

Miracle Productivity Hack? Move to Portugal — Over the summer, I was waking up far earlier than I wanted to — a combination of earlier sunrises and hotter days, which means the sliding door in my bedroom stays open to let in some cooler night air. Today, I am up early enough to see the baker and…

Can’t sleep? Here’s a Leg Up. Or Out — I moved to The Algarve area because it is the warmest part of Portugal. After 30 years in Florida, I was not ready to brave any winter that was characterized as, well, winter. The code word is “mild,” but mild is relative. It was a colder winter this past year…

The speed of time — Older people say that time passes more quickly the older you get and I am here to tell you that it is true. The weeks fly by here. …

Savoring the Perfect Moments — This week I realized (again — can you re-realize?) that I can see the Atlantic Ocean from my balcony. Sitting down, at that. No need to climb the railing and squint. Most days, the sky and water match shades and the ocean just looks like a continuation of the sky…

Life is busier in the summer here, but still pretty chillaxed. The Algarve moved from winter to summer with barely a nod to spring. By 9 am, the temperature is reading 63 degrees, but in the sun, it feels closer to 73. This afternoon the temperatures will hit 80 degrees…

Know if you’re dealing with a hybrid publisher, traditional house, or self publishing service. Here are three things to check out first. I’ve been chatting with one of my past editing clients who has completed a new manuscript. He has published both traditionally and self-published. He is shopping this latest…

Adult education involves adult beverages (YAY!) — I’ve been taking Portuguese language courses at the local high school and it’s been fun, if frustrating. The school year is comprised of three terms and, not gonna lie, the end of term parties are my favorite part. The first one was in December; basically, it’s the Christmas break. The…