Favorite Things, Writing

What Are Your Favorite “Guilty Pleasure” Books?

I don't care for that term, guilty pleasure. The other day, I was reading a book-related article when the author mentioned not being embarrassed to read certain books. Why do we feel embarrassed about what we read in the first place? Back in December, I listed my favorite books of 2021, and in the comments,… Continue reading What Are Your Favorite “Guilty Pleasure” Books?

Chicago, Family, Favorite Things, Friends, Life, Soul Homework, Travel, Universe, Writing

What’s Made Me Smile This Month- December 2021

I was looking through all the images on my phone last week while in the waiting room of my headache doctor, and I noticed my face smiling to all of the pictures in front of me. I've decided to share them with you all. I hope these can make you smile as well. Buddy and… Continue reading What’s Made Me Smile This Month- December 2021

Favorite Things, Soul Homework, Writing

Favorite Book of Each Month-2021

In my entire life, I've never read as many books as I did in 2021. So it's only natural that I'd end the year with a post on my favorite book of each month. January- The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Miguel Ruiz Courtesy Goodreads February- The Child in You: The… Continue reading Favorite Book of Each Month-2021

Blogging, Podcast, Writing

Podcast #24 Engagement Vs. Numbers

https://anchor.fm/kari-wagner-hoban/episodes/Episode-24--Engagement-Vs--Numbers-I-Appreciate-You-e192t5j My podcast is available on Apple podcasts, my husband just informed me the other day. I know many of you aren't on Spotify, which was why you couldn't listen. I mentioned that I recorded my first ad, but it didn't play at the start of the podcast. I'm not sure what happened because Spotify… Continue reading Podcast #24 Engagement Vs. Numbers

Writing

Podcast #20-Building a Book One Step at a Time

https://anchor.fm/kari-wagner-hoban/episodes/Episode-20--Building-a-Book-One-Step-at-a-Time-e182hkk Photo by Sharon McCutcheon on Pexels.com The topic of today's podcast is the book writing process and how it's going. If you've ever wanted to or have written a book, the easiest part of the process is writing the book. Insert maniacal laughter. I discuss in the podcast that I am submitting query letters… Continue reading Podcast #20-Building a Book One Step at a Time