Yesterday was "National Teacher's Day." Did you celebrate your favorite teacher? Even privately thank him or her for making an impression? [Read More]
Cherie Burbach in Entrepreneur Magazine
A nice surprise today to see my book, Internet Dating is Not Like Ordering a Pizza, featured on Entrepreneur Magazine. The review is listed under the small press book watch, undoubtedly as an off-shoot from my appearance in the Midwest Review of Books. Once again, Midwest Review of Books is an [Read More]
Small Publications and Payment
A few years ago I worked at a local magazine that was constantly advertising for writers. It was a small publication, but I applied and was quickly hired to write several feature articles. They told me the amount they paid per article, and that they’d pay a month after publication. [Read More]
Beautiful Words Quote: The Bible, Acts 16:31
Some days, I get very frustrated with things that happen in the world. Like many people, I don't understand the struggles or suffering. It is in those times when one simple sentence lifts my spirits: “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved” (Acts 16:31). It's as easy as that. [Read More]
Beautiful Words Quote: Hodding Carter
There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings. ―Hodding Carter [Read More]
Guest Post at Geek’s Dream Girl
How great a name is Geek's Dream Girl for a blog? I loved this concept! And the blog is fabulous. It's also the second stop on my virtual book tour. Check out my post on How to overcome the fear of Internet dating. (You know some of you folks are afraid to Internet date! You tell me that all [Read More]
Beautiful Words Quote: Emily Dickinson
If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain; If I can ease one life the aching, Or cool one pain, Or help one fainting robin Unto his nest again, I shall not live in vain. — Emily Dickinson, poet [Read More]
Beautiful Words: Quote
The beautiful is everywhere. ―Fernand Léger [Read More]
Beautiful Words Quote: Mother Teresa
"Everytime you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing." ~ Mother Teresa [Read More]
Beautiful Words Quote: Leo Buscaglia
Here's a quote I like from Leo Buscaglia: "Love is life. And if you miss love, you miss life." [Read More]