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Purification: Gratitude in Simplicity and Newness
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The essential oil I’ve been rubbing on the souls of my feet the past few mornings is called “Purification.” It sits by my yoga mat and because I ran out of my favorite lavender oil, I have been using it instead as a sensory boost. After all, purification is a lofty ideal.…By Jeanne|

Summer Balance – Surrender and Patience
This summer, like most summers, is passing too quickly. There never seems to be enough time to fit in all the things I’ve dreamed about over the winter. Today, for example, I have many projects that need attention; however I haven’t been to my favorite yoga class in a while…By Jeanne|

A Friendship Tour, Thanks to a Book
Promoting a book is almost as hard as writing one. Especially the first time, especially for an indie author without access to the big marketing machines behind books published by the big five. In anticipation of my May 2 pub date, sometime last winter, I began scheduling a book…By Jeanne|

Jack’s Audiobook Picks
My 23-year-old son likes to listen to audiobooks as he gets ready for work in the morning, and he continues to listen during his 40-minute commute. I'm not surprised, as he always loved to be read to as a child. He came up with a list of his favorite audiobook recommendations…By Jeanne|

An Interview with Narrator, Marnye Young
Jeannie: How did you get into narrating? Marnye: I am an actor who was trying to figure out a way to spend more time with my twin toddlers and a friend of mine who has done very well for herself in the audiobook business told me I would be perfect for it and that was it. I produced…By Jeanne|

The Making of a Book Trailer
I have learned so much in the process of promoting EDEN. Since it was published by an indie press, I have been on the frontline marketing it. I’ve learned about soliciting bookstores, organizing events, and seeking publicity from any number of channels. One of the most important…By Jeanne|