This is an open invitation to talk about your book. 👉 If you already have a book published, feel free to share about the book. 🔗 Links are OK. 👉 If you're working on a book, share about what you're working on and where you're at in the process.

Let's have some fun... Take your photo and use this prompt to see what your author Tarot Card says for you... "Create a personalized “Author Destiny” tarot card that reveals the next chapter of my author journey. Invent a meaningful card name, include symbolic imagery connected to writing and publishing, and add a short, encouraging message. Make it magical, beautifully illustrated, and specific enough to inspire action. This is for creative fun, not a real prediction."

I know a lot of us are building our businesses while we're struggling or living on a monthly salary — I am too. I wanted to share a few grants I've been looking into, because somebody might need this today. All of these are free or low-cost, and please hear me on this: a REAL grant will never ask you to pay to RECEIVE it. If anybody asks you for money to release grant funds, that is not real. Walk away. 1. Galaxy Grant — $2,500, free to apply, for women and minority business owners. I signed up for this one. It closes this Saturday, October 31, and winners are announced the first week of November. galaxyofstars.org 2. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready — $10,000, free. You sign up free, take any two free courses or events by December 7, and that unlocks the application. digitalready.verizonwireless.com 3. Amber Grant — $15,000 a month, plus a $75,000 grant at the end of the year. October's category is Creative Arts, which is perfect for us writers and creators. This one does have a $15 application fee, but they will waive it if you email and ask before you apply — I got mine waived. It also closes this Saturday, October 31. ambergrantsforwomen.com If even one of these helps you take one intentional step forward, it was worth sharing. We're in this together. 🌹 — Jacqueline, Red Rose Brand

🎉 Huge congratulations to @Jessica White on publishing her very first book on Amazon KDP! Inspired by her family dog, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘉𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘥𝘰𝘨 is such a cute way to celebrate a very stinky pup! 🐶💕 ➡️ GET IT ON AMAZON NOW Let’s show Jess some support! Download it FREE on Kindle or grab a paperback copy—and join me in congratulating her on becoming a published author! 📚🎉

Just a little note to my fellow students: I had a moment recently when my mind suddenly went blank while I was on the phone trying to arrange a ride to an appointment. I couldn’t remember the appointment address. Afterward, I felt overwhelmed and exhausted, and I slept for many hours. That was a first for me, so I’m taking it seriously and getting medical advice. It reminded me that I need to slow down and give my body and mind time to rest. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and worn out, please remember that you don’t have to do everything at once. One intentional step at a time is still moving forward. I’m trusting God with the rest. Take care of you today. 🌹 — Jacqueline