Laina Turner's Blog, page 105
October 27, 2013
Figuring It Out!
The last couple weeks have been crazy as always and it has prompted me to think again (as I have for the last 5 years) about how I can streamline my business(s) instead of being pulled in 10 different directions therefore diluting my resources. Which doesn’t provide for good focus on anything and I end... Read the Rest »
October 23, 2013
Branding
I have been a broken record for years on this topic. From the aspect of having many different interests. I am an author, a businesswoman, college professor, and mom. I have constantly struggled with who I am at what time and when and how to portray the right thing at the right time. While I... Read the Rest »
October 11, 2013
Stilettos & Scoundrels 2nd Edition
I am excited to announce that the 2nd edition of Stilettos & Scoundrels is now available. This was my first book and originally came out in the spring of 2009 in paperback. E-books were just starting to gain popularity and I was one of the holdouts who didn’t want to give up my traditional paper... Read the Rest »
October 9, 2013
I Bought a New Car Today – and I cried!
A little over a week ago the transmission on my 2007 Saturn Outlook went out. At 127,000 miles I was really expecting to get a couple more years out of it and was NOT prepared to be faced with buying a new car. To make it worse my SO (significant other) and I are in... Read the Rest »
October 7, 2013
October is Awesome
October is a great month because of the pretty fall leaves and everything pumpkin as I’ve mentioned before. It’s gotten even better for me this year because I’ve found an amazing editor who has worked diligently with me to re-edited and polish my books to create the amazing books I wanted them to be. I... Read the Rest »
September 27, 2013
Who am I?
For years, spring of 2009 to be exact, I have struggled with an identity crisis. I have had the academic career, the business consulting, the books, and a couple websites. Part of the reason I have had so many different verticals is because I do have different interests sand talents and wasn’t sure how to... Read the Rest »
September 26, 2013
Writing is a business
I recently download a book by Steven Pressfield called Turning Pro. I mentioned this in a recent newsletter I sent out but it has been such a game changer that I felt compelled to blog about it. This books talks about the difference in being an amateur and a pro as an entrepreneur which in my... Read the Rest »
September 23, 2013
Fall Is My Favorite Season
I can’t wait until it’s fall and every pumpkin flavored food and drink comes out. Pumpkin spice lattes, Pumpkin pie blizzards, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin cheesecake, and the list goes on. The cool, crisp fall weather that’s great for sweaters and sweatshirts but you don’t need a heavy coat. Football, pretty leaves, and apple cider. What’s ... Read the Rest »
September 17, 2013
FREE Cupcakes (the book not the pastry)
FREE BOOK ALERT, FREE BOOK ALERT!!! Trixie, Berklie, and Sophie are enjoying the success of their bookstore/coffee shop/wine bar, Read-Wine, and planning for Sophie’s upcoming wedding when they start receiving hang up calls. At first they chalk it up to a wrong number but soon the caller reveals himself. It’s Stephen making good on his... Read the Rest »
September 16, 2013
Motivational Monday
Last week I fractured and sprained my ankle. Not only did I hurt but trying to get around to keep on track with my busy lifestyle was such a pain. It’s so easy to take having 2 working legs for granted. While it did slow me down and get me a little off track with... Read the Rest »
