Today is my birthday! I am 38 and feeling mighty fine. It has been a major year. There is so much to celebrate. - My brick and mortar bookstore is open! Dream come true.
- My literary agent reached out to share some great news: I'm being offered a book deal with a new publisher that I greatly admire. Contract coming next week. (This will be my 8th book. 8 feels like a lucky number. Infinity symbol.)
- My clients are doing beautiful things. Rachel is working on her second book
for HarperCollins and it's going to change lives. Jen found a literary agent that she loves and they’re working on securing a book deal. Sasha got published in Psychology Today. Erin’s debut book is done and in the final proofreading phase. Theresa continues to rock the Tarot and Astrology world with new bestselling books, decks, and more. Robert started a new business where he provides coaching on storytelling and public speaking (and he continues to film his TV show for the Oprah Winfrey Network, too!). All the clients I worked with in 2022 have inspired me with their focus, discipline, vision, resilience, and tenacity. They motivate me to be my best self.
- I've decided to offer a Creative Copywriter Certification Program in 2023. I’ve worked as a copywriter for nearly 15 years—working with numerous 6, 7, and 8 figure brands—and I want to teach people everything I know. This program will cover writing skills (how to write clear, brief, powerful copy that motivates people to take action) and the business of writing (how to start a lucrative side hustle or full-time business as a copywriter). If
this intrigues you, reply to this email and say, "I want to know more." I’ll put you on a wait-list to get more info.
- More happy news: my parents and sister moved to Hawaii and now live just one mile away. It's incredible to be so close instead of many time zones apart.
- My dad rented an office right across the hall from mine. He slips little notes under my door saying, “Can we get lunch?” which is truly a delight.
- The happiest news of all: I’m pregnant! 25 weeks. I've kept things very quiet up until now and only shared
the news with immediate family, close friends, and a few clients I work with regularly. I feel very blessed. For most of my life, I was pretty certain I didn’t want to be a mom. It wasn’t something I felt called to do. Then...things shifted. Life can be very surprising. Hearts and minds can change. Never say never. (And, I firmly believe that you can have a full, rich, and amazing life with or without kids in the picture. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Do what's right for
you.)
In these final days of 2022, I'm wishing you quiet, peace, good health, deep rest, and all the festive holiday movies, cookies, cocoa, and treats that your heart desires. I hope today feels celebratory for you, too. Perhaps you are celebrating a tiny victory or a big one, a positive step forward, decision you've made, or the simple gift of being alive. To quote my dad, “Waking up today is a pretty good reason
to celebrate.” -Alex PS. Here are some of my favorite essays, articles, and newsletters that I wrote in the last year
or so: PPS. Here is my favorite music from 2022: Lo Fi Beats, Stones Start Spinning, Silicone Boone, Big Wild, Peaceful Meditation, Beauty Thunders, Ayub Ogada, Kora Chill, Sahara, New Boots, And, a special playlist I curated at the very beginning of 2022...which feels like a great playlist for the ending, too. Full circle. PPPS. Thank you for being part of my community. Whether you've been a client, colleague, friend, or quiet reader in the background, I
feel your presence and I'm grateful you're here. |
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