What's New at Reed Edwards

News About The Reed Edwards Company

My publishing company has widened its focus. Along with book publishing, Reed Edwards is
now distributing select authors' books and related products and we are
expanding our editorial and publishing services.

In addition, Reed Edwards is now offering the Live A Flourishing Life lecture, workshop and coaching series. Visit and bookmark the web site to stay up-to-date on the schedule of programs.

Have a joyful day everyone...
Rita
www.ritaschiano.com

Raising $$ For Cancer Research

As many of you know, I have been involved with the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life for several years...first as a team member, later as team captain. This year I joined the Big Dog Bandits team for the Southbridge, MA Relay For Life.

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is more than just an event to me. It is personal. In the past two years cancer took the lives of my beloved brother John and my dear friend Lydia -- and during this small window of time, too, several friends and relatives began fighting their own battles with cancer.

Every year the list of people for whom I walk grows larger and larger. But I believe that one day events like Relay For Life will no longer be necessary, and that the folks who had participated over the years gather simply to remember, to memorialize the efforts of years past.

I hope you'll consider supporting my efforts by making a donation via my Personal Page At Relay or, if you are local, by joining my Relay For Life team. My publishing company, The Reed Edwards Company, will be donating $3.00 from every direct sale from now until June 18, when Relay begins.

Together, we have the power to help create a world where cancer can no longer claim another year of anyone’s life.

Have a joyful day.

Rita

www.ritaschiano.com

Celebrating Our 3rd Anniversary

Our pubco, The Reed Edwards Company is celebrating its 3rd year in business. As a thank you to all of your who helped us reached this milestone we are offering a 30% savings on our books when you order direct from us at www.reededwards.com.

We love to hear that you've enjoyed our books and recommend them to others. So why not give someone an inexpensive gift of a good story? You know our motto: Recommend, don't lend! Book sales put dollars in authors pockets and give us the capital to publish more new writers.

And speaking of new writers... As we move into our next year we hope to bring you two, new exciting and compelling authors.
(More on them at a later date!)

So if you've enjoyed Painting The Invisible Man, Sweet Bitter Love, and Far East Of The Sun, I hope you'll consider giving a copy to someone as a gift.

Just visit www.reededwards.com. We accept credit cards via PayPal...so your payment is safe and secure.

PS. Check out our inspirational refrigerator magnets!
PPS. Feel free to pass this sale notice to your friends and family!

The Scarlett O'Hara Effect

Most customers are like Scarlett O'Hara....they'll think about buying your product or contracting your service "tomorrow." Our tendency is to deliberate, postpone, and delay...so what is the most effective way to counterbalance this? Impose a deadline.

Inject a sense of urgency into your ads, sales presentations, and marketing messages. Whether the message is "Act fact! Only 2 books left!" or "Prices are going up at the end of the month," create a deadline or an incentive to motivate people to take action now!

P.S. Take advantage of our online savings! Save up to 20 % on all Reed Edwards publications through June 30! Order today! (Get the point?)!

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Writing Tip

When I am trying to find the right word or I want to explore a concept, I employ word association by making a list. Here's an example the writer character in my book "Painting The Invisible Man" explored:

Family secrets. Family secrets are skeletons in the closet, are ‘ills that flesh are heir to.' I write this down. Secrets are hurtful. Secrets cause harm. Secrets wound. I add this to the page.

I need to heal that open wound once and for all. Maybe learning the truth is the salve I need. Salve. I write that down and continue the word association. A salve is an ointment. An ointment, a balm. A balm is an oil…an oil, an unction. An unction is an anointing. An anointing, a laying on of hands. A laying on of hands is a blessing. A blessing, a sanctification. To sanctify is to purify, to free from sin. Salve. Salvation.

"I’ll pray for your father, Anna, but he needs to repent first." Father Riccardi’s voice enters my thoughts. To be saved, one must first atone, I write. Atonement…redemption… deliverance… liberation.

Shows in the "Talk To Me..." Archives

Didn't get a chance to tune in to "Talk To Me..." some weeks? Here are links to shows in the "Talk To Me..." archives. Simply click on the guest's name.

Dr Mardy Grothe, author of Oxymoronica, Never Let A Fool Kiss You Or A Kiss Fool You, Viva la Repartee, and I Never Metaphor I Didn't Like

Lisa Genova, author of the New York Times Bestseller, Still Alice.

Nationally syndicated television and radio easy home repair guru, Mrs. Fixit!

Bill Widmeier, owner of Alternatives For Health Wellness Center

Renee Giroux, producer of the BTR show "Coffee With An Author" and creator of the social media web site for book lovers, IJustFinished.com

Erica Ferencik, satirist and author of Cracks In The Foundation.

Dennis McCurdy, author of the newly released 52 Ways To Find A Way and Find A Way: A Guide To Getting The Most Out Of Life.

Carol Goodrow, founding editor of KidsRunning.Com and author/illustrator of Happy Feet, Healthy Food, Your Child's First Journal of Exercise and Healthy Eating, The Treasure of Health and Happiness, and Kids Running: Have Fun, Get Faster & Go Farther.

Actor Gary Galone, seen on Showtime’s “Brotherhood” “Law & Order” and in upcoming Martin Scorsese film “Ashecliffe.”

Young adult fantasy author Shawn Cormier.

Arlette Gaffrey author of A World of His Own: In The Land of the Creoles.

Attorney Jane Woodworth of the Law Office of Woodworth and Frisella will discuss her niche practice of corporate collections.

Doris Ann Bridgehouse, numerologist and holistic psychic.

Janina Chung, author of Far East of The Sun.

Denny Griffin, discussing his book Las Vegas and The Mob. The National Geographic Channel documentary Vegas Mafia was based largely on his book.

Artist Michelle DeMarco.

Latin guitar legend Eddie Benitez.

Catherine Paris, author of Modern Day Slavery: Human Trafficking Revealed.

Actor/writer/hurricane hunter Tom Barnes. Tom's books include: Hurricane Hunters, The Goring Collection, and Doc Holliday's Road to Tombstone.

Psychologist/author Ron Breazeale will be talking about the politics of fear versus the politics of hope, and the role of resilience.

Author and poet Tasha Halpert.

Musical duo Fiske and Herrera

Rebecca Lerwill, author of Relocating Mia.

April 8: Today on "Talk To Me..."

Tune In Today!
4:30 p.m. Eastern!
www.blogtalkradio.com/rita

Today on "Talk To Me...Conversations With Creative, Unconventional People"

My guest today is psychologist and author Dr. Ron Breazeale. Ron is the author of Reaching Home and Duct Tape Isn't Enough. We'll be talking about the politics of fear versus the politics of hope, the role of resilience, and his work with the Maine Resilience Project.

Tune in, Call in, Live! 347-327-9158 and Talk to me...and Ron Breazeale!

Can't tune in today? The show will be available in the archives. Simply go to Talk To Me...Conversations With Creative, Unconventional People. www.blogtalkradio.com/rita

What Reviewers Are Saying...

“An absorbing tale that smoothly blends the quest for truth with the complexities of a self-portrait.“

Painting the Invisible Man is a historical fiction novel about an ordinary writer drawn into conducting research on the world of father, a man murdered in a gangland-style hit more than two decades ago. The deeper she immerses herself in the painful and unresolved past, the more obsessed she becomes with uncovering the truth about her father, whom she thinks of as "The Invisible Man." Written with razor-sharp wit, Painting the Invisible Man is an absorbing tale that smoothly blends the quest for truth with the complexities of a self-portrait. ~ by Midwest Book Review

new independent publisher

New independent publisher seeking talented, emerging authors
http://www.reededwards.com/category/Submissions/c47