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‘Shark Tank’ winner & Prep Expert founder helps students ace new Digital SAT and win huge scholarships

Entrepreneur helped students win $100 million in scholarships– and now he’s helping them win $1 billion more  LAS VEGAS, Nevada– Since appearing on ‘Shark Tank’ and striking an investment deal with businessman and TV personality, Mark Cuban, #1 bestselling author Dr. Shaan Patel, MD, MBA has turned Prep Expert into the industry leader of SAT […]

What is SEO? And why should I care about it?

What? Another digital thing we have to keep in mind?! We know, and apologies in advance. But in our constantly-evolving digital world, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) has become a critical component for online success. Understanding the fundamentals of SEO — yes, even for authors — is essential for improving your online visibility and driving organic […]

Mother reconnects with son years after forced adoption

“Tracy Mayo breaks ranks with the institutionalized secrecy, shame, and silencing that shattered countless pregnant girls and young women prior to legalized abortion and open adoption.” – Kate Moses, author of “Wintering, Cakewalk: A Memoir, and Mothers Who Think” BOULDER, Colorado – Debut author Tracy Mayo had a successful career, but one choice from her […]

Book pairings for the 2024 Golden Globe nominations for best movie

“What is your favorite season? / Awards.” — Schitt’s Creek The most wonderful time of the year has arrived, and we’ve paired book recommendations with some of the Golden Globe nominees to celebrate! For Maestro, a film full of music, relationship drama, and flashbacks: The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb For Anatomy of A Fall, […]

Brother and sister duo pen magical chapter book about baseball, imagination, and facing your fears

LOS ANGELES, CA and SEATTLE, WA – In “Closet of Dreams” (March 2024), the debut title in “The Adventures of Child and Gamma” chapter book series, brother and sister co-authors Mark Ukra and Tara Mesalik MacMahon tell young readers, “When your fears disappear, your dreams appear!” An aspiring pitcher with a mean fastball, nine-year-old Child […]

Unleash your plant-based inner foodie with this compelling new cookbook

LOS ANGELES – Vegetable dishes just got tastier. In a world where the health-conscious and flavor-seekers can unite, each page of Yecenia Currie’s new cookbook is a testament to her unwavering commitment to creating recipes that are filled with nutrition while simultaneously exploding with flavor. Currie’s goal in “Sweet & Savory Life” March 1, 2024, […]