Entries by Teri

The Fishers Island Prophecy

She started to have her doubts about whether or not he was “the one” several weeks before the wedding day. But the invitations had already gone out and the down payments for the reception, photographer, band, and florist had long been paid. She confided her trepidation to her best friend who said it was “normal […]

Definition of Marketing

The definition of marketing is the action or business of promoting and selling products or services, including market research and advertising. I like to describe marketing as a process by which users can learn about and obtain information regarding the end product or service. Brand management, product pitching, and content messaging are also essential marketing […]

BFF or Frenemy? When to Call It Quits

I lost touch with my first best friend when I moved cities at age fourteen. The sudden loss of my then BFF broke my heart and I still think back on the devotion and love we shared and then lost, and sometimes wonder if our friendship would have lasted the test of time. Since then, […]

The Little Drummer Girl from Bridgeport Connecticut

I spent a couple of hours yesterday reading through a creative writing fellowship application, and came to the following question: What was the first piece of creative writing you ever produced? Since I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember, I really had to dig deep for the answer. And since my response […]

Book Marketing Flyer for Dummies

Anyone with Word can create this easy do-it-yourself sell sheet. As a member of the National Association of Book Entrepreneurs (NABE), my novel Our Romantic Getaway was recently included in their marketing efforts at the 2015 Pacific Northwest Booksellers Show in Portland, Oregon. As a follow-up, I wanted to send a marketing flyer to all […]