KDP Select and Bookbub Promotions: An Indie Author Experience
There are a couple of methods to tell a lot of people about your book, rather than just one or two who might catch a tweet or Facebook post. At the end of last year and the beginning of this one, I tried two of them: a KDP Select Free Book Promotion for Chronic Christmas:…
Lisa Sniderman: Being a Light in the Darkness for People with Chronic Illness
Lisa Sniderman`s book A Light in the Darkness: Transcending Chronic Illness through the Power of Art and Attitude is a memoir of her life as an artist with dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease. Using her artist persona, Aoede, the Muse of Song in Greek mythology, she greeted songs informed, winning multiple awards, until sidelined by…
#3Things FAQ: Small Steps to Build a Better Life with Chronic Illness
You may have seen me talk about #3Things on various social media channels. In case you don’t know what I mean, here’s an FAQ. What, exactly, is #3Things? #3Things is a gentle way to build a better life with chronic illness. I wanted to help people with chronic illness accomplish goals in a positive way that respects…
#3Things: March 2019
The monthly #3Things Facebook Live took place yesterday. We talked about smoothies, meditation, gratitude, piles of paper, and talking. It was great! I’ve got a Facebook Live schedule now. #3Things happens on the first Thursday of each month and #AskLene on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Both usually at 2:30 PM ET. Would love…
At-Home RA Test Could Be a Quicker Path to Treatment
One of the biggest challenges in having rheumatoid arthritis is simply getting diagnosed. In my new article for HealthCentral, I look at the pros and cons of a new at-home diagnostic test for RA: “Many people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) experience difficulties in getting a diagnosis. The lag between first appearance of symptoms and the…
