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  In June, Kelly James published her first book with MSI Press, The Book That (Almost) Got Me Fired , and immediately it shot up to #3 on the Amazon's hot new releases list for business humor, where it stayed for most of the past month. Kelly K. James (formerly Kelly James-Enger) “escaped from the law” more than 25 years ago. Since then, the former attorney has been writing for a living — first as a full-time freelance journalist and novelist, segueing into full-time ghostwriting and content writing a few years later. Since then, she’s written for more than 60 national publications, including  Huffington Post, Fitness, Next Avenue, Woman’s Day, Chicago Health, Runner’s World,  and many others. As a ghostwriter, she has penned more than 30 books for clients; she is also the author of popular writing-related books including: Writer for Hire: 101 Secrets to Freelance Success ,   Six-Figure Freelancing: The Writer’s Guide to Making More Money, Second Edition Goodbye Byline Hello Big Bu

  Indeed, they are. The book reviews are now coming in for The Book That Almost Got Me Fired by Kelly James -- and all 5 stars. Check out this on by Stephanie Vozza on Goodreads: Kelly James' memoir about leaving a decades' long career as a self employed writer to enter corporate America for guaranteed pay and health insurance is a fascinating journey and one that's relatable. Whether you've taken a similar leap or were the new (and very different) kid on the block, you know that it's hard to start over. Kelly shares great advice on navigating the path and the stumbling blocks with humor and humility. Plus she peppers in spicy details of her personal life that have you wondering what she'll share next. This is a book that's easy to read and engaging at every turn. CURRENTLY #3 ON AMAZON'S LIST OF HOT NEW RELEASES. Book description: You're 52. Divorced. Single mom to a teenaged son and a tween daughter. Happily self-employed but worried about the cos

Kelly James , author of  The Book That (Almost) Got Me Fired ,  which will be released June 15, 2024, has several book launch events planned. If you are in the local area, why not drop by? Here is the list of events:  The Book That (Almost) Got Me Fired — Kelly K. James . Book Description: You're 52. Divorced. Single mom to a teenaged son and a tween daughter. Happily self-employed but worried about the cost of health insurance, the inevitable impact of perimenopause on your body, and whether you should keep dating a sexy plumber who's sweet and funny but lives an hour away and doesn't seem that into you. So, after 22 years of fulltime freelancing, you take a day job as a tiny, creaky cog in the corporate American machine where you're decades older than most of your coworkers - and you write about it. The Book That (Almost) Got Me Fired: A Year in Corporate America is an entertaining, midlife memoir that shares what (and what not) to do when you make that corporate leap

Kelly James, author of the newly released, popular book  The Book That Almost Got Me Fired , was recently a guest on the Coffee, Grief, and Gratitude podcast in the episode, Grief Affects All of Me . From the website:  Kelly talks about her range of grief from divorce, to the death of her kids’ father, her dad’s death and more. In this engaging, funny, tender conversation Kelly offers fabulous suggestions, like instead of asking someone “How are you?” she asks, “How are you right this second?” Read the rest at the website:  Coffee, Grief, And Gratitude: “Grief Affects All of Me” with Kelly James on Apple Podcasts CURRENTLY #3 ON AMAZON'S LIST OF HOT NEW RELEASES. Book description: You're 52. Divorced. Single mom to a teenaged son and a tween daughter. Happily self-employed but worried about the cost of health insurance, the inevitable impact of perimenopause on your body, and whether you should keep dating a sexy plumber who's sweet and funny but lives an hour away and doe

  Kelly James, author of the newly released, popular book  The Book That Almost Got Me Fired , was recently a guest on Fox News WFLD .  Attachments area Preview YouTube video Kelly K James on Fox 32 Chicago Kelly K James on Fox 32 Chicago CURRENTLY #3 ON AMAZON'S LIST OF HOT NEW RELEASES. Book description: You're 52. Divorced. Single mom to a teenaged son and a tween daughter. Happily self-employed but worried about the cost of health insurance, the inevitable impact of perimenopause on your body, and whether you should keep dating a sexy plumber who's sweet and funny but lives an hour away and doesn't seem that into you. So, after 22 years of fulltime freelancing, you take a day job as a tiny, creaky cog in the corporate American machine where you're decades older than most of your coworkers - and you write about it. The Book That (Almost) Got Me Fired: A Year in Corporate America is an entertaining, midlife memoir that shares what (and what not) to do when you mak

  Actually, there are two book reviews of  Book That (Almost) Got Me Fired by Kelly K James, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com) , which was just released (Saturday). Get some insight to prepare you for picking up the book and reading it -- and laughing -- and commiserating -- and getting involved in the life of the author. CURRENTLY #3 ON AMAZON'S LIST OF HOT NEW RELEASES. Book description: You're 52. Divorced. Single mom to a teenaged son and a tween daughter. Happily self-employed but worried about the cost of health insurance, the inevitable impact of perimenopause on your body, and whether you should keep dating a sexy plumber who's sweet and funny but lives an hour away and doesn't seem that into you. So, after 22 years of fulltime freelancing, you take a day job as a tiny, creaky cog in the corporate American machine where you're decades older than most of your coworkers - and you write about it. The Book That (Almost) Got Me Fired: A Year in

  Kelly James, author of the newly released, popular book  The Book That Almost Got Me Fired , was recently US Review of Books. Says the reviewer, Joslyn Vann, " James offers up a quirky, sardonic guide for navigating the workforce and life as an independent, outspoken, middle-aged woman."  Read the full review HERE . #3 ON AMAZON'S LIST OF HOT NEW RELEASES FOR NEARLY A MONTH Book description: You're 52. Divorced. Single mom to a teenaged son and a tween daughter. Happily self-employed but worried about the cost of health insurance, the inevitable impact of perimenopause on your body, and whether you should keep dating a sexy plumber who's sweet and funny but lives an hour away and doesn't seem that into you. So, after 22 years of fulltime freelancing, you take a day job as a tiny, creaky cog in the corporate American machine where you're decades older than most of your coworkers - and you write about it. The Book That (Almost) Got Me Fired: A Year in Corp