Hi Reader, Hey, thank you so much to those who showed up for yesterday’s conversation. I left the session energized but by the thoughtfulness and honesty you brought into the room. You didn’t show up casually. You showed up engaged, curious, and already doing real work. Whether you attended live or you're catching the replay, I want you to know this is a long email! Please skim, pause where something resonates, and come back if you want. I wrote it this way on purpose. But first, here are the...
8 days ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, Well, that didn't take long - apparently my brain is still living in 2025. Thanks, Sybilla, the first subscriber to email me about the "2025 goals" in my subject line. Aaarg. Hey, has anyone else done this yet? Once? Twice? Ten times? 🤪 One more time... this is 2026, and I'm not gonna forget it again. (Famous last words.) For writers Okay, here is the link to my invite to discuss publishing your book this year. (Ha! Notice how I got around writing the exact year?) >> Register here...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, "Finish my book" tops so many resolutions lists this year—mine included. I have at least five more books to write, and 2026 is the year I finish and publish two of them. I have accountability partners, the know-how, and I'm "in residence" on my parents' property in Morgan Hill. No major travels planned. My motorcycling days are behind me (though a big scooter may be in my future), and I'm rediscovering the joy of mountain biking that sustained me before my career in motorcycle...
16 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, In November, I attended Author Nation, the world’s biggest indie-author conference. The energy was electric — and no one was asking, “Should I publish my book yet?” These were authors with multiple books, real audiences, and sophisticated questions. They’d already done the beginner work. They were there to level up. Then I came home and opened my inbox. Same stories I’ve heard for years: “I want this so bad… but I can’t afford it right now.” “I’ll start next summer.” “I joined the...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, Here's the replay of yesterday's class on publishing paths, new scams, and how to reach readers in 2026. HERE'S THE REPLAY In the session, we covered: How to spot publishing scams immediately Red flags that signal you're about to make an expensive mistake How to identify legitimate publishing services The publishing paths available to you in 2026 How to build your audience WHILE you publish (not after) You’ll also get a preview of my January Publishing 101 Master Course, where...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Every year I teach a class for authors with updates for the new year. This year my class focuses on publishing paths, new scams, and reaching your readers. Please join me live on Tuesday to learn and discuss: how to spot publishing scams immediately red flags that signal you're about to make an expensive mistake how to identify legitimate publishing services the publishing paths available to you in 2026 how to build your audience WHILE you publish (not after) There will be plenty...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, “I just paid $8000 to publish my book. Was that a scam?” That’s what an author asked me three weeks ago. She’d found “IngramSpark Book Publishers” online—it looked legitimate, professional, trustworthy. She handed over her money gratefully. The site was a complete fake. A lookalike designed to trap authors who don’t know what questions to ask. Screenshot of the fake IngramSpark site Her edited manuscript came back sloppy and amateurish. Her “satisfaction guaranteed” refund request?...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Motorcycling - Bicycling - Writing - Goz - Events - Books + Boo! This is so sad—but at least it went to a good home. Do you get attached to your vehicles? My 1997 KLR650 was my favorite motorcycle. I rode it the most—whether I was heading 100 miles or 1000—to Portland, Tahoe, or Baja. It was the everything bike, whether I was riding the superslab or picking my way through rocks, racing through sand, or fording streams, it was reliable, comfortable, quiet, and fit me perfectly. And...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, Apologies for sending this email twice! I really thought today was the 19th <doh!>. The workshop is SATURDAY, SEPT 20th. So... I am more than ready! Just putting the finishing touches on some slides, especially the section on using AI, with emphasis on how it can help with rote tasks and NOT writing for you. And there will be tons of time for Q&A, discussion, and brainstorming. Find details below if you have not already read through the email you received recently. Again,...
4 months ago • 2 min read