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For writers

• My First Book Sale: Six Authors Tell All
  (2001, editor, Blue Island Productions)
  Cut your learning curve! Six authors reveal how they sold their first books, and offer tips and strategies to demystify the publishing process. You'll learn how they developed their book ideas, researched their publishing options, found their agents and publishers, and built their writing muscle and confidence.
  
  
• The 9 Biggest Writing Myths (and How to Move Beyond Them)
  (2001, Blue Island Productions)
  Crash through the myths that keep you—and your writing—at a standstill. You'll learn how to write even when you're uninspired; move beyond the paralysis of perfection; overcome self-doubt; and double, even triple, your limited writing time.
  

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Communications

• The Confident Schmoozer
  The Art of Schmooze series
  (2004, Blue Island Productions)
  It's time to debunk the myths that surround schmooze and leave you tongue-tied! This book will help you assess your schmoozability and identify your conversational strengths and weaknesses. You'll get dozens of hot tips for getting your confidence up and words out. You'll also learn how to prepare for schmooze-fests, be they of a personal or professional nature. This knowledge will allow you to walk into a room with courage and poise.
  
  
• What to Say When Talking to Yourself
  The Art of Schmooze series
  (2004, Blue Island Productions)
  Who do you talk to more than anyone else? Yourself. That's why you've got to choose your words carefully. Opt for those that build your confidence and esteem, and you'll become a great conversationalist. This collection of motivational quotes will help you make the right choices.

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Motivational books

• Mother's Survival Kit (2002: copies available through author)
  
  
• Believe in Yourself (2001)
  
  
• Why Worry? (1999)
  
  
• What Highly Effective Women Know (1998)
  
  
• Simple Gifts, Abundant Treasures : A Woman's Companion (1997)
  
  
• Mom, You're the Best (1997)
  
  
• A Cup of Herbal Tea (1997)
  
  
• Home is Where the Heart Is (1997)
  
  
• Pearls of Wisdom (1996)
  
  
• A Grandmother is Someone Who ... (1995, with Judith Korotkin)
  
  
• Words of Comfort: Thoughts for Inner Peace (1994: out of print, limited copies available through author)
  
  
• A Mother Is Someone Who ... (1994)
  
  
• A Friend is Someone Who ... (1994)

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• First Aid for the Heart (2001)
  
  
• Passport to the Soul (2001)
  
  
• Dare to Believe (2000)
  
  
• Girls Rule! (1999, with Julia Mende Conny)
  
  
• Gentle Thoughts (1995)
  
  
• Winning Women (1993: out of print, limited copies available author)
  
  
• Family Ties (1992: out of print, limited copies available author)
  
  
• Inspiration for Living (1992)

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• Believe in Yourself (1998: out of print, limited copies available through author)
  
  
• Walk, Don't Run: Tips for Reducing Stress (1998)
  
  
• Great Women—And Why Your Daughter Should Know Them
  (1998, with Judith Korotkin: out of print, limited copies available through author)
  
  
• How to Be a Great Grandparent Even If You Are 100 Miles Away
  (1998, with Judith Korotkin)
  
  
• Super Slumber Party Ideas
  (1998, with Julia Mende Conny)

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• Dare to Believe (2001)
  
  
• Girls Rule! (2000, with Julia Mende Conny)
  
  
• Believe in Yourself : A Key to Life Guided Journal (1998)
  
  
• First Aid for the Soul: A Guided Journal (1999, with Sonya Tinsely)

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• Physician's Malpractice Survival Guide (10 Steps to Protect Your Assets Before It's Too Late; 2008 edition)
  (2008, editor)
• No More Stolen Childhoods
  (2007, managing editor/ghostwriter, No More Stolen Childhoods, Cockysville, MD)
  
• Living a Life of Courage
  (2006, editorial consultant, La Tour Press, Brookeville, MD)
  
  
• Living a Life of Abundance
  (2006, editorial consultant, La Tour Press, Brookeville, MD)
  
  
• The AHP Advanced Course in Health Care Philanthropy Workbook,
  Vols. 1 and 2
  (2005, editorial consultant, Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, Falls Church, VA)
  
  
• Living a Life of Purpose
  (2005, editorial consultant, La Tour Press, Brookeville, MD)
  
  
• Living a Life of Significance
  (2004, editorial consultant, La Tour Press, Brookeville, MD)
  
  
• Succeeding by Leading
  (2004, managing editor, R.P. Pond Publishing, Frederick, MD)
  
  
• Fearless Driving: A Six-step Program to Conquer Your Driving Fears
  (2003, managing editor, TherapyWorld.com, Inc., North Miami Beach, FL)
  
  
• Feminine Writes: Women, Wisdom & Writing
  (2003, contributor, National Association of Women Writers, Arlington, TX)
  
  
• Self-Care Now! 30 Tips to Help You Take Care of Yourself When Chronic Illness Turns Your Life Upside Down
  (2002, managing editor, Salvucci Press, ME)
  
  
• Self-Care Now! 30 Ways to Overcome Obstacles That Prevent You From Taking Care of Yourself
  (2002, managing editor, Salvucci Press, ME)
  
  
• Self-Care Now! 30 Tips to Help You Take Care of Yourself & Minimize Caregiver Burnout
  (2002, managing editor, Salvucci Press, ME)
  
  
• RPS: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
  (1999, author, Retired Persons Services, Inc., Alexandria, VA: out of print, limited copies available through author)
  
  
• Health Care Philanthropy's Challenge: Managing the Movement to For-profit Conversions
  (1997, editor/ghostwriter, Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, Falls Church, VA: out of print, limited copies available through author)
  
  
• A New Environment for Healthcare Philanthropy
  (1996, editor/ghostwriter, Association for Healthcare Philanthropy: out of print, limited copies available through author)
  
  
• The American College of Osteopathic Surgeons: A Proud History
  (1995, editor/ghostwriter, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, Alexandria, VA: out of print, limited copies available through author)
  
  
• Principals for Our Changing Schools: Knowledge and Skill Base
  (1993, editor/ghostwriter, National Policy Board for Educational Administration, Fairfax, VA: out of print, limited copies available through author)
  
  
• Accounting and Financial Reporting Issues Related to Fund Raising
  (1993, editor, joint publication of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy and the Healthcare Financial Management Association: out of print, limited copies available through author)
  
  
• A Catalyst for Change: Coors and the Pioneering of the Aluminum Can
  (1990, author, Adolph Coors Company, Golden, CO: out of print, limited copies available through author)

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