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Even a National Bestseller Can’t Get A Catchy Headline in Hometown Paper
After months of followups, my local area paper, the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, covered the news about my book. In a funny twist, the headline they went
May 2026 Reader Reviews for Outrageous Startup Growth
One weird thing about publishing a book in 2026: a lot of the conversation around it ends up trapped inside platforms. Amazon reviews. Goodreads comments.
What a Day at Otto Bookstore — Thank You, Williamsport
I’ll be honest. I wasn’t sure what to expect going back to Williamsport. Book launches can be a lot. The performance of it, the signing
Tomorrow I’ll be at Otto Bookstore in Williamsport, PA — come say hi!
This Saturday, May 30th, from noon to 2pm, I’m heading back to Lycoming County for a book launch and homecoming at the Otto Bookstore, and
What Netflix Can Teach Small Businesses About Pricing
Your pricing page isn’t just a menu. It’s a decision environment. In my latest piece on Young Upstarts, I explore what Netflix’s tiered pricing strategy
5 crazy stats about books that blew my mind, and one that made me genuinely grateful.
I’ve been digging into the publishing industry numbers since my debut book landed on the USA Today bestseller list. I pulled the actual data. Here’s