(DGIwire) – For any entrepreneur thinking of bootstrapping their own business, it’s vital to truly understand one’s potential customers to build a product or service that genuinely enriches their lives. This is one of the valuable takeaways in a fascinating new book by serial entrepreneur Marty Schultz on how bootstrapping can bring success: No Investors? […]
A PACT to Eliminate Self- Sabotage and ‘Awaken Your Wealth’!
(DGIwire) For all human beings, regardless of our circumstances, financial security is a common and worthy goal— it means freedom from want. Unfortunately, money worries are a constant cause of anxiety for far too many of us, who feel they are on a slippery slope, only a slim margin away from disaster. And even affluent individuals are […]
In the Silver Disobedience Playbook, the Secret Ingredient is Love
Essays by @SilverDisobedience Provide Endless Inspiration for Living and Loving Agelessly (DGIwire) NEW YORK— Many factors, including advances in technology and healthcare, have changed notions and realities of aging. People are living longer, delaying parenthood, entering second marriages and, in many ways, pushing their own personal “restart” buttons. Still, while all this is happening, many […]
Bessie’s Story: Watching the Lights Go Out
(DGIwire) BESSIE’S STORY – Watching the Lights Go Out by Thomas W. Farmen is an inspiring and gratifying book about a charming, brave, chocolate Lab named Bessie who gradually loses her eyesight. The author thoughtfully leads the reader from the unexpected diagnosis of terminal blindness for his beloved four-year-old pet through the two-and-a-half year transition to […]
Summer is Sizzling According to this Romance Author
(DGIwire) – If you noticed this Summer seems hotter than ever, there might be a reason other than global warming. Prolific self-published author Ginni Conquest—whose star is rising rapidly in the romance genre along with sales of her fifth novel in less than 24 months—says “Romance is hotter than ever.” Based on fan reviews, she’s […]
New York Singer is ‘Lost in a Dream’ After Winning $20,000 Prize
(DGIwire) Jen Fellman was like many others in Manhattan: waitressing or bar-tending to keep a roof over her head and food in the fridge while she auditions and hopes for her big break as a singer, actress and writer. Then two great things happened: She reached her goal on GoFundMe, raising $26,500 to pay for […]
3 Famous Favorite Fictional Pirates
(DGIwire) – “Aaarrr!!!” Whether or not someone would ever actually want to meet a pirate in real life—on the high seas or on land—the fact is that they make for thrilling reading on the page, stage and screen. Throughout the annals of literature and movies, some swashbucklers have proven themselves especially memorable. Here is a […]
3 Novels Whose Villains Earn Readers’ Sympathy
(DGIwire) – Rooting for the bad guy (or gal) might not be what most authors of novels intend for their readers. Yet there is a certain thrill in feeling that the so-called villain is misunderstood or misjudged, and interpreting the events in the book accordingly. Here are three novels in which a character initially or […]
Top 4 Stories About Growing Up (or Not)
(DGIwire) – The journey from child to adult is a memorable one. No matter whether its choppy waves are traversed successfully or not, there is bound to be some confusion, complexity and (hopefully) fun. This journey has long been a fascinating subject for writers—some drawing on their own experiences, some imagining fanciful scenarios. Here are […]
3 Top Revisionist Novels: Telling the Tale a Different Way
(DGIwire) – Famous novels present a particular point of view: readers and audiences quickly become familiar with the protagonist and antagonist and how they interact. In recent years, it has become something of a trend to re-envision classic works from the perspective of a different character—sometimes one who was maligned in the original. Here are […]
Truths, Vulnerable Children and Sex Trafficking
(DGIwire) — While planning overseas vacations, many adventurous Americans are drawn to Southeast Asian countries such as the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia. In addition to boasting beautiful scenery and rich history, these countries are less expensive than your typical Western European vacation, as reported on PriceofTravel.com. This makes them attractive destinations, especially for students […]
