We always want to know the right words to say. We search for the perfect sentiment to express our meaning and help the people around us. Unfortunately what comes out of our mouths in those moments too often is less than ideal. In our desire to communicate our true thoughts and feelings or from the tension and pressure of the moment, we utter some pretty stupid and sometimes hurtful things. But if our intentions are pure, our meaning will come through regardless of the words. Using the wrong ones is just the first step to knowing the right ones.
In prepration for the release of The Investment Club and the paperback version of Outside In by Rare Bird Books in October, we’re launching a summer sales campaign to move the remaining one thousand hardcovers prior to the launch of the new books.
We are currently looking for retailers in Ohio or beyond to partner with. Following are some of the highlights:
> 5% of author net proceeds to be donated to the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Ottawa County
> Customized mounted poster display for the retailer
> Author appearances, signings, and talks can be arranged to promote sales
> 50+% profit potential for retailers
> Unsold books can be returned to publisher for a full refund at any time
Please email us if interested or if you know any retailers who might be interested that we can reach out to. Stay tuned for locations and events coming to stores near you in the coming months.
The new cover for The Investment Club galley has been finalized and advanced reader copies will start shipping in the coming weeks. Scheduled for release in October by Rare Bird Books, The Investment Club is about the the lives of five damaged people—a self-destructive dwarf entrepreneur, a drug-addicted musical performer-turned-stripper, a retired, widowed New Jersey policeman, a bereaved, divorced female sportscaster, and a card-counting former Catholic priest—intertwining after playing blackjack together at the El Cortez Casino in downtown Las Vegas.
It’s difficult enough to do the “right” thing — to stay within the lines of what is expected. But to step over the lines and live with and learn from the consequences may be even tougher. When we make mistakes, our first reaction is to pull back within the lines, reverting to what is safe. By doing so we lose all the value of our wrong choices. We need to trust our curiosity and trust where it takes us. Growth and progress happen by doing more than pushing the boundaries. We actually have to step over them and experience life on the other side.
We seek love, but the fear and vulnerability that comes with it can be frightening and often paralyzing. As we begin to feel, we slowly peel back the layers, exposing more of ourselves. While this is exhilarating and energizing, we are also unprotected. Uncomfortable in a defenseless state, we may sabotage situations or shut down to safeguard our sensitive side. But during this time, we should remain open that much more. After all, what can really be taken from us? We are not limited in the amount of caring and sharing we can do. The abundance of the heart is endless.
