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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

  The Bodacious Babes Book Club recently welcomed Kelly James, author of the recently released book, The Book That Almost Got Me Fired .  This book is currently #3 on Amazon's hot new releases list in business humor and ranks overall on Amazon at #33 in business humor and #69 in job hunting.  Read information about the Bodacious Babes Book Club HERE. Note: if you would like to contact Kelly about the discussion questions and guidance she has promised to book clubs, you can reach her through MSI Press: info@msipress.com. For more posts about Kelly James and her book, click  HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC monthly newsletter (recent releases, sales/discounts, awards, reviews, Amazon top 100 list, author advice, and more -- stay up to date) Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Planning on self-publishing and don't know where to start? Our  author au pair

  Kelly James , author of  The Book That (Almost) Got Me Fired ,  which will be released June 15, 2024, was recently interviewed by Douglas Page in San Diego Metro  in May 2024.  Check out the interview here (you can find it on page 9):  SDMETRO-NO-4-VOL-39-2024.pdf 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. For

  Kelly James , author of The Book That (Almost) Got Me Fired , which will be released June 15, 2024, was recently interviewed by Douglas Page of San Diego Magazine May 16, 2024.  Listen to it here:  podcast . 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. For more posts about Kelly James and her book, click  HERE .

  Kelly James , author of  The Book That (Almost) Got Me Fired ,  which will be released June 15, 2024, was recently interviewed by Downers Grove Magazine  in May 2024 in print and online.  Listen to the feature online . 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. For more posts about Kelly James and her book, cli

  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

  Just in...a book review of The Book That (Almost) Got Me Fired by Kelly James. (Book available on pre-order.) "With her usual wit and wisdom, Kelly James takes us on a hilarious, heartfelt, and helpful journey with her through the minefields and pitfalls of corporate America. Anyone entertaining a second act, a career pivot, or a re-entry into the workforce after time away will find this book both instructive and fun. James shows that it’s all about understanding (and setting) expectations. Blending personal experience with how-to guidance, The Book That (Almost) Got Me Fired is a must-read for anyone wondering if group health insurance and paid holidays is really worth it." (Jennifer Lawler, Club Ed Resort Director)