News and Blog Posts

• New! “Start Your Own Home Business After 50” shows how to achieve independence and security at any age (5/15/2013) - “Retirement” is rapidly becoming an obsolete word. Conventional retirement just isn’t a safe bet anymore — and in any case, many people today enjoy their work and want to continue leading active careers well into traditional retirement age. Our latest … Continue reading →


• Wanna know how to get your book published? Learn how the publishing industry really works at a free seminar for writers Saturday May 11 at A Book Barn in Clovis (4/30/2013) - Writers — whether new or experienced — have a thousand questions about the publishing business. What are publishers really looking for? What mistakes will get your book rejected? Do you really need an agent … or a publisher? And then … Continue reading →


• Just released! “Editor-Proof Your Writing” — an indispensible guide to self-editing your manuscript (4/1/2013) - It’s unfortunate, but many aspiring writers will never get published. The reason? Foggy writing — writing that’s full of unnecessary, misused, and overused words. Simple mistakes like these can get your manuscript rejected at first glance. You can find the … Continue reading →


• Dr. Ruth Westheimer named a top 10 midlife dating expert by DatingAdvice.com (3/14/2013) - QDB author Dr. Ruth Westheimer was has just made DatingAdvice.com’s list of the top ten midlife dating experts . We’re honored, but not surprised: Dr. Ruth literally wrote the book on the subject, Dr. Ruth’s Guide to Sex After 50 . And … Continue reading →


• Learn comedy writing from Emmy-winning master Gene Perret: Free workshop Sat., March 16, at A Book Barn in Clovis, California (2/26/2013) - If you’re interested in comedy or comedy writing and you live anywhere near the Fresno area, DO NOT miss this unique opportunity to learn from one of the all-time greats. Gene Perret will teach a free comedy workshop Saturday, March … Continue reading →