I am trying something new to get to know all the folks in this community and be of the most value possible. @Ellie Hayes just joined, and we have been talking about her book project. I wanted to share our first conversation so you can learn something... and if you want an author interview/coaching, please dm me, especially if we haven't done this before. We talked about publishing pathways and the goals for her books, and sketched out some marketing ideas that were exciting & aligned with her. See the infographic... and the visual summary 👇 What did YOU learn from this conversation?

I’m in the final stretch of completing my latest book and companion workbook, and I’m putting together a small, intentional Launch Team ... a strategy a bestselling author friend recommended. Up until now, I’ve relied on my own promotions and hired support, so building a launch team feels like the natural next step to expand the reach and impact of this project. I’m also experimenting with a few new AI tools to support the rollout. There’s so much available right now, and finding the right fit can be a challenge, but I’m excited to explore what can elevate this launch in a meaningful way. For discussion: If you’ve launched a book (or are planning to), what helped you most in those final stages? Did you use a launch team, beta readers, or creative collaborations to build momentum? What’s one thing you’d do differently next time? Let’s share ideas — the behind‑the‑scenes strategies that make a launch not just successful, but soulful.

A little news... not April Fools! This is real! Congrats, International Bestselling author cohort. Femme led is the #1 bestseller in the US market... so we hit #1 in Germany. and in the USA. @Carol Britton @Janice Marquardt @Donna Marino @Tracy MacDonald @Anna Dravland @Jean Smarto @Tiffany Harris @Diana Frank @Stephanie Mikulasek @Stephanie Mikulasek @Michelle McCartney @Alexandra Yung @Ann McCreath @Catalina Escobar @Asya Dimitrova @Dr. Katherine Humphreys Congrats again to you all.

Cataloguing in Publication...? I have just submitted The Expectant Author (as part of my new series) and wonder what your experience has been? How long does it typically take to get your number? I did this years ago and it was rather quick, but like anything these days... the wheels of government tend to move slowly.

OMG! Author @Anna Dravland in the news sharing her story & Femme Led. https://www.myupnow.com/news/my-up-mornings/marquette-woman-publishes-chapter-in-new-novel-on-women-overcoming-challenges-in-leadership-roles/article_c35c2746-0281-4d1c-8071-602cb53903b3.html congrats. Share & celebrate.