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Understanding Levels of Support and How to Leverage Each One as a New Author
One of the greatest fears that many authors have is having the right amount of support. We want to build our platform and assume that a part of that platform is going to be all the thousands of people we have ever met in this life. The truth is, it’s not that simple. Building our…
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How to Land Podcast Interviews to Promote Your Book
Podcast interviews have become one of the most powerful—and accessible—ways for authors to promote their books. Unlike traditional media, podcasts allow you to tell your story in a relaxed, conversational format while building genuine connections with new readers. Best of all, many podcast hosts are actively looking for compelling guests. If you’ve written a book…
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Realistic Writing Goals for 2026: Because “Write a Bestseller” Is Not a Plan
Let’s start with a little truth we don’t say out loud enough: writers are hopeful people. Boldly hopeful. Dangerously hopeful. The kind of hopeful that believes this January will be different, this planner will work, and this year the book will finally write itself between meetings, family obligations, and pure exhaustion. Every January (and honestly,…
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Behind the Scenes: What It’s Really Like Working With a News Reporter on Your Book Story
One of the most exciting milestones in an author’s journey is seeing your story come to life beyond the pages of your book—and recently, we had the honor of experiencing just that. Create and Blossom had the absolute pleasure of working with Dominique Leh, a neighborhood reporter with KXXV Channel 25 News, and I can…
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Using Break Times for Creative Brainstorming
One of the things I value most during holiday breaks is the space they create for intentional reflection and creative brainstorming. When life slows down just enough, it gives us permission to pause—not to stop creating, but to create more thoughtfully. For me, break times are an opportunity to sit down and take a strategic…
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A Word From Our Publisher: Reflecting on 2025 With Gratitude
As we close out 2025 and enter this beautiful holiday season, my heart is filled with gratitude and reflection. This year marked a powerful season of growth and transformation for Create and Blossom—a year defined by transition, reimagining, refining, structure, collaboration, and meaningful partnership. Most importantly, it was a year filled with incredible books carrying…
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📚 A Year in Review: Celebrating the Authors and Books We Were Honored to Work With in 2025
As we reflect on 2025, we are filled with gratitude for the extraordinary authors who entrusted us with their stories this year. Each book represented not only a creative accomplishment, but a deeply personal journey — shaped by resilience, faith, imagination, healing, and purpose. From children’s books that build confidence to reflective works that encourage…
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Celebrating New Children’s Book Author Terry Aslin and You Can Do Hard Things
Children’s literature is welcoming an inspiring new voice with the release of You Can Do Hard Things by author Terry Aslin. The heartfelt book delivers a powerful yet gentle message about perseverance, courage, and emotional resilience—encouraging young readers to face challenges with confidence and compassion. The story centers on Miss Emma and her family as…
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🎄 A Christmas Miracle… Almost 🎄
Miracle Thompson had lived most of her adult life in words.For years, she was the most popular columnist in the city—her weekly essays about hope, heartbreak, and second chances were so beloved that people lined up at coffee shops on Thursdays just to grab the newest issue of the magazine. Readers adored her.Locals recognized her…
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