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    Today's Publisher's Pride is  Mental Health Mayday,  by Gregg Bagdade, which reached #37 on Amazon's bestseller list for psychology education and training and #78 for safety and first aid. AWARD Literary Titan gold award Read more posts about the Gregg and his book, click  HERE . To purchase copies of this book at 25% discount, use code FF25 at  MSI Press webstore . Want to buy this book and not have to pay for it? Ask your local library to purchase and shelve it. Are you an author concerned about a load of phishing and scams that come your way and might be legitimate offers? Or conversely, do you want to make sure a legitimate offer is actually legitimate and good? Join the free  MSI Press discussion group  on January 11, 2025 as we examine how to tell the difference and explore how to respond in various situations.  Registration required . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC monthly newsletter (recent releases, sales/discounts, awards, review...

  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 share the importance of A+ content in marketing books.  A+ content refers to enhanced marketing content that brands use to create more engaging and informative product listings, primarily on e-commerce platforms like Amazon. It allows sellers to include additional visuals, text, and other interactive elements to better showcase their products. A+ content is highly recommended to be added to author pages and product descriptions on Amazon for better sales. Here are some features of A+ content: Enhanced Product Images:  High-quality images that display the product from various angles and highlight its features. Det...

  This week, Julis Aziz, author of  Lessons of Labor , shares thoughts about orienting in uncertainty: This past summer I got to have another face-to-face encounter with a black bear. I was going down the winding mountain trail, she was going up, and we both stopped short upon meeting each other. I took a small step back to give her more space, trying not to fall off the mountainside. She quickly sussed me out, then turned and headed into the forest. I stood there watching her go, wistful and graced. Every time I see a bear, I’m struck by the relaxed, easeful way they move. When they encounter something unexpected, they’re immediately alert and responsive. Then they go back to being relaxed again. Wouldn’t this be a powerful way to approach the uncertainty of our times? Relaxed and responsive, calm and available to act when needed. I like it! Read the rest of the post HERE . To visit Julia's website, click  HERE :  For more posts about Julia and her book, click ...