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By J. W. Zarek “The most dangerous phrase in the language is, ‘We’ve always done it this way.’” – Grace Hopper GATEKEEPER RABBIT HOLE “One of the most important things you can do on this earth is to let people know they are not alone.” – Shannon L. Alder I joined an author forum with…

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By J.W. Zarek, Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Part 2 of 4: The Bestseller Campaign Series Previously in This Series In Part 1, I explained what bestseller campaigns actually are (marketing services, not magic tricks) and introduced my experiment testing three different launch strategies. I also shared how I came within just three sales of…

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By J.W. Zarek “Gentlemen, we will chase perfection, and we will chase it relentlessly, knowing all the while we can never attain it. But along the way, we shall catch excellence.” – Vince Lombardi, Legendary Coach. The $20,000+ Mistake I Learned So You Don’t Have To I’m going to save you a fortune—and years of…

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Title: Bee-bim Bop!Author: Linda Sue ParkIllustrator: Ho Baek LeePublisher: Clarion BooksRecommended Ages: 1-4 My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Review: Bee-bim Bop! is pure inspiration and imagination at its best. The author’s use of onomatopoeia, dynamic dialogue, and captivating illustrations transform an everyday family activity into something magical. I discovered this book after meeting Linda Sue Park…

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Make trick-or-treating extra special this year with something kids will love even more than candy—40 Halloween jokes and fortunes they can take home! What You Get 40 cut-out strips featuring a hilarious Halloween joke on one side and a fun fortune on the other. Perfect for slipping into trick-or-treat bags, classroom parties, or lunch box…

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By J.W. Zarek, Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Part 1 of 4: The Bestseller Campaign Series The Question Every Author Eventually Asks “How do I make my book a bestseller?” I tested $4,000, $1,200, and $0 bestseller campaigns on my picture books. The difference was staggering. Real costs, real results, real data. After launching four…

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I’m thrilled to announce that my debut picture book for children ages four to eight, Bella Brown’s Messier Than Messy Room has been honored with both a Moonbeam Bronze Medal and the prestigious Literary Titan Gold Book Award, along with multiple five-star editorial reviews. This recognition celebrate this heartwarming picture book’s impact on young readers…

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