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  Says Julia Aziz, author of Lessons of Labor ,  I respect that there are times in life that require more of us. It can even be empowering to know we can step up when needed. Other times, it just doesn't work to say “C'mon, get up, you can do this! What do you need to push through?" In these situations, maybe there's a downshift, a “Here I am. Here's my capacity. Now what will I do with it?” Find out what else she says about when you need to push through  HERE . To read more posts by and about Julia and her book, click HERE . To purchase copies of any MSI Press book at 25% discount, use code FF25 at  MSI Press webstore . Want to read an MSI Press book and not have to buy for it? (1) Ask your local library to purchase and shelve it. (2) Ask us for a review copy; we love to have our books reviewed. VISIT OUR  WEBSITE  TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ALL OUR AUTHORS AND TITLES. Sign up for the MSI Press LLC monthly newsletter (recent releases, sales/discounts, a...

It is Tuesday. Monday's madness is over, and Wednesday will take us over the hump, so Tuesday it is--for some serious discussion with authors. Tuesday talks mean to address authors in waiting and self-published authors who would like to go a more traditional route or who would at least like to take their steps with a publisher by their side.  This week we discuss the business of uncertainty. Publishers must navigate an unpredictable landscape. It is helpful when authors understand this -- and it can help authors understand their own position in the publishing world. Status The publishing industry is no stranger to uncertainty. While storytelling and knowledge-sharing are as old as civilization itself, the business of publishing has never been a fixed equation. Each year brings new disruptions, evolving technologies, shifting consumer behaviors, and fresh complexities in how we discover, produce, and distribute content. For publishers — whether traditional houses, hybrids, or indepe...

  HEARTWARMING BLEND OF MEMOIR AND COOKBOOK Says Literary Titan:  From Tuscany with Love  is a heartwarming blend of memoir and cookbook, weaving together memories of an immigrant childhood with the rich, comforting flavors of Italian cuisine. Lauretta Avina takes us on a deeply personal journey from the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany to the bustling streets of Gilroy, California. Along the way, she captures the bittersweet reality of leaving behind one home to build another, tackling cultural clashes, language barriers, and the aching desire to belong. Sprinkled throughout the book are family recipes that act as emotional anchors, tying past and present together through food. Read the rest here: From Tuscany with Love Book Description: From Tuscany with Love  is an emotional memoir capturing the heartfelt journey of a scared, little girl from the rolling hills of Lucca to the bustling life in America. Through evocative stories and cherished family recipes, the author...