Rhys Keller

February 2, 2021

Crafting Messages with Author and Illustrator Shay Fan

Crafting the perfect message is much more than throwing words at the wall and hoping one of them sticks. Tailoring messages to a target audience is a surefire way to see better results not just in the corporate world, but at home, on blogs, and especially on book store shelves. Helping us see the importance of carefully selecting our words is author and illustrator Shay Fan, who has worked in marketing and Public Relations for companies like Skype and YouTube. She is also represented by Andrea Walker of Azantian Literary Agency. If you care about building your personal brand and communicating effectively, this is one interview you can't afford to miss.

December 13, 2020

Dragon Masters Book Series – Delightful Reads for Young Minds

After our oldest blew thru Magic Tree House Books, another great book series had to be found. And found fast! His reading appetite was voracious and as parents, we knew the time to find his next favorite book series might pass by quickly. Thanks to prolific author Tracey West, we were delighted to discover the Dragon Masters book series! If you're looking for a book series to captivate your young reader, this should be at the top of your list. Learn more about the books, author Tracey West, and see the books in order here before you buy.

December 1, 2020

Save and Earn More Money with 1 Simple Step

Did you know opportunities to save and earn more money are all around us? What seems to be set in stone is actually fluid. The value we exchange with each other is negotiable far beyond our own negative self-talk and I'll prove it to you. If you want to learn 1 simple step to make more money that you can put into practice immediately, this information is for you. No gimmick. No trick. Just a simple time-tested technique that has worked for me and countless others over and over again.

October 25, 2020

8 Ways Your Writing Could Be a Lot Better

Let's face it. We don't always have the best attitude towards our work. If we want to write something worth reading, we must take a hard look at our work and ourselves. Here are 8 ways your writing could be a lot better and exactly what to do about it. Skyrocket your writing results by working through these 8 target areas.

October 13, 2020

10 Unique Gift Ideas for Dads who Love to Read and Write

Dads are hard to shop for. Dads who love to read and write even more so! Writing and reading dads aren't into all the typical tech toys, gadget gizmos, or chainsaws that many dads would be happy with. Dads who love to read and write are more classical in nature. They have a sensible, introspective side to them. They enjoy eclectic things that inspire, motivate , or help them express and record their ideas. Here are 10 unique gift ideas for dads who love to read and write and be sure to see gift idea number 10!

October 3, 2020

Be a Highlighter in a Room Full of Crayons

Life is colorful and people are like crayons. Each of us impacts our spheres of influence in a unique way. When we walk into a room, people notice. But I don't need to tell you what they notice. You already know. You know what you enjoy and what you don't. What you're good at and what you're still learning. What you look like and what others look like. What I need to tell you is to be a highlighter when you walk into a room full of crayons. Highlighter people are in very short supply. What is a highlighter person? Why should you leave the crayon world behind and become one? Read on and find out. Afterwards, you'll be able to leave a mark on the world like never before.

October 1, 2020

KidLit Fall Writing Frenzy 2020

Could you use some writing inspiration? Maybe you've hit a slump. Or maybe you've lost the joy of writing among the piles of deadlines and deliverables. A unique satisfaction comes from expressing our innermost thoughts through words. A great way to achieve just that is with a writing prompt and writing contest. Today kicks off the annual KidLit Fall Writing Frenzy, where many experienced book lovers donate their time and talent to submission winners. Here's your chance, and mine, to not only let our hearts, minds, and souls be stirred but to also see what works of art our fellow writers in the #WritingCommunity create. Jump in for all the details!

September 19, 2020

The Bear and the Piano – Theme Song Debut by Annie Lynn

Picture book cheerleader and child development extraordinaire is at it again debuting the theme song for David Litchfield's wildly successful series, The Bear and the Piano! If you're looking for a fun song for your kids at home, in school, or at the library, you (and your kiddos) will love this call-and-repeat based song where kids can immediately participate and get those wiggles out! If you're new to publishing (book creating) and would like to learn the role of theme songs in the industry, come along for the details. It's amazing what music can do to connect people with ideas.