Announcing My Self-Publishing e-Course Launch!

I’m very excited to announce the launch of my brand new self-paced e-Course, So What’s Your Story today!  For this “grand opening,” I’m offering a special $50 promo to anyone who registers for the course with the code SWYSLAUNCH (this week only)! Need course details? Check it out here. Please share with a friend who

So What’s Your Story? – New Webinar Series!

Hey, I just wanted to announce that my webinar series on self-publishing is now under way, with 5 dates to choose from! I mentioned this a few months ago when discussing the 5 reasons excuses that people give me when they say they want to write a book but haven’t started or completed it.  

Looking Ahead to 2016 (The Goal-Getter in Me)

It’s been 9 years that I’ve been blogging off and on (I started this blog in January 2007).  This is Part 3 of 3 in my 2015 yearly review.   5 PLACES I WANTED TO GO in 2015–and those To Be Continued… – NYC (I did that in July, visiting old friends I hadn’t seen

2015 Race Stats

In Part 2 of my 2015 yearly review, I recap my third year of running, which was my least exciting. I didn’t even do my first race of the year until the year was half over! Although I ran less overall, I didn’t give into any pressure to run half marathons like my other buddies

2015 in Review and Ree-flections

OK, it’s that time again. Time to recap my life in 2015 with a few short posts. Part 1 of 3: “Ree-flections” on 2015 3 of my FAVORITE MEMORIES in 2015, Which All Happened in July – Our family trip across New England – Dancing with the dance ministry at my church – Reconnecting with

20 and Counting

The following is the transcript from my entry for “Thanks, Podcasting” over at Libsyn, which is my media host for my podcast, Kickin’ it with Daree. If you haven’t heard the show, what are you waiting for? Check it out!   You can also listen to the audio that goes with the transcript below. ———————

Is 2016 the Year YOU Become an Author?

You. Yes, I’m talking to you! I’ve been getting requests about this for years… ever since I published my first book in 2012. Now I’m passing on my hard-won expertise and insider knowledge. Read more here.

Running Like a Diva in PR (But No PR)

Yesterday was the first time I ran in Puerto Rico. It was also my first race in the DIVAS series. I arrived in San Juan on Saturday evening, but many members of my running group arrived on Friday. I had a friend pick up my race packet for me since I was arriving late. They

Too Picky? Why Yes I Am, and Proud of It!

As a single woman, sometimes people tell me I am just too picky.  I call it “selective.” Everyone has preferences, but there are some important situations in which you SHOULD be picky, which I discuss in this video I originally shot on Periscope.  It was inspired by Master Brand Coach Jai Stone, when she said,

This Goal-Getter Got Another One: I’m Now a Certified Life Coach!

Aww yeah! My goal-getting just won’t stop. I have wanted to make my life coaching gift “official” since 2008, when I first became the client of a life coach in New York City. She was the one who encouraged me to write my first book. Fast forward 7 years of personal and professional obstacles and