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December 5, 2015

Faking Balance Launch, Party Pictures Edition

It only took me two months to post the Faking Balance launch party pictures to Facebook. And another month to get them archived here. This is how it works when your to-do list never ends. We get to decide that … Continue reading

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Published on December 05, 2015 07:50

October 18, 2015

Faking Balance Giveaway on Goodreads

We’re taking the launch of Faking Balance in the full spirit of #FakingBalance. In other words, I might be a bit behind on my part of the marketing. I might have a spreadsheet that details each and every marketing activity … Continue reading

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Published on October 18, 2015 16:26

October 4, 2015

How a Capsule Wardrobe Fights Decision Fatigue to Help You Kick Ass All Day

A few years ago, before the Big Job and the kids’ college applications and theFaking Balance in turbo mode, I used to get up very early on Monday mornings with these ladies to talk about all things mommy-related on the … Continue reading

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Published on October 04, 2015 03:49

September 16, 2015

How Long Does It Take to Write a Book?

Most people I meet are curious about how long it takes to write a book. I suspect writers ask because they are secretly comparing their process to mine, or they are calculating the free hours in their days, ever convinced … Continue reading

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Published on September 16, 2015 03:47

September 14, 2015

Faking Balance Launch Party!

In case you haven’t heard, we’re having a party! Please join us Tuesday, September 15 at Bathe and Posh Alley Boutique in downtown Rogers, Arkansas. We’ll have drinks, snacks, and paperbacks. We are offering special launch pricing on books, because … Continue reading

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Published on September 14, 2015 15:06

September 8, 2015

Publishing a Book: 3 Very Different Experiences

This is the story of three very different books. The process of publishing a book can be thrilling, disheartening, empowering, and everything in between. My three booksare verysimilar to the reader, but the difference in what Blacklisted from the PTA, … Continue reading

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Published on September 08, 2015 23:33

September 5, 2015

The Power of Boundaries: 3 [and Only 3] Big Things

It’s only September, but in my planner December is practically over.I’mlooking forward to living through the next four months. They will pass far too quickly for all I have planned. Fortunately, I had the good sense last December to clarify … Continue reading

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Published on September 05, 2015 10:09

September 1, 2015

5 EASY Ways You Can Make Faking Balance a Bestseller TODAY!

Faking Balance by Lela Davidson

Today is Amazon Day for Faking Balance! Thanks to all of you who pre-ordered copies, we are already ranking fairly well in key categories, including Parenting & Family Humor. What would be super amazing is hitting number one for new releases in the category today, on our official digital launch day. Below are five easy ways to help out. Any one action makes a big difference for this book. And this book deserves to be #1.

Faking Balance is a funny book for working moms, stay home moms, and ot...

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Published on September 01, 2015 01:56

August 4, 2015

Faking Balance on Pre-Order at Amazon

Big news of the day: Faking Balance: Adventures in Work and Life is now available for pre-order on Amazon!

I wrote this book because I believe that in the quest for work life balance, we’re all faking it. I want to inspire others to celebrate the small wins and laugh off the rest. In a lot of ways, it’s the most personal thing I’ve written, and it really tells the story of the choices I’ve made over the last [gulp] almost 18 years raising kids and raising my own life right along with them. I...

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Published on August 04, 2015 05:29

July 25, 2015

Faking Balance Cover Reveal!

It’s been a long time in coming, but finally ready to show you the cover of Book #3! September 15th is the big day forFaking Balance: Adventures in Work and Life. If you are in or around Northwest Arkansas I hope you will save the date. The launch festivities are a surprise–not because I’m so mysterious, but mostly because we haven’t figured them out yet. That’s #FakingBalance

I wrote this book because I believe that in the quest for work life balance, we’re all faking it. I want to inspire...

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Published on July 25, 2015 12:20