Click here to listen to Passionate Internet Voices Radio interview Renee’ Gatz regarding her book “Wise Words & Witty Expressions.”

Lillian Cauldwell and Renee discuss the power of expression, how the book was created and some of their favorite expressions. Please be sure your volume is turned up.

I wanted to share with all of you some photos from the Barnes & Noble Edison, NJ book signing on July 16.  It was a great event with a wonderful panel of authors offering a wide range of topics to discuss and wonderful participation from those who attended the event. 

The evening was a wonderful success thanks to the efforts of Bryan Johnson who is the event coordinator at the Edison Barnes & Noble.  Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the event I had a fantastic time.

On July 13, Cathy B. Stucker of Selling Books interviewed Renee’ Gatz about her recently published book “Wise Words & Witty Expressions.”  In the interview, Cathy asked among other questions:

• What inspired you to write your book?
• Did you learn anything from writing this book? What?
• What is the best advice you could give other writers about writing or publishing?

You are invited to click here to read the interview and learn more about Selling Books, which is a place of resources and information for authors, self-publishers, independent publishers and others interested in writing, publishing and selling books and ebooks.

Small minds with little to do

Don’t let the gossip of others or their thoughtless comments have a negative effect on you. 

Remember if they were so bright and talented, they would be spending their time on far more important things than finding ways to build themselves up by taking someone else down.  These are the qualities of someone with limited intellect and therefore fill their time up with petty behavior because they don’t know any better.

They are deserving of your pity.  Be brave and strong and ignore them so you can move on and do the great things you are meant to do.

Click here to preview pages of “Wise Words & Witty Expressions” from Amazon.

Click here to preview pages of “Wise Words & Witty Expressions” from Google Books.

Please join Renee’ Gatz on Friday, July 16 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble in Edison, NJ for a “Local Author Book Signing” event.

Renee and six other local New Jersey authors covering a wide range of topics will be on hand to discuss and sign copies of their books.  The authors attending and their books are listed below.

Renee Gatz–”Wise Words, Witty Expressions”
Fran Capo–”It Happened in New Jersey” & “It happened in NYC”
EJ Copperman –”Night of the Living Deed”
Stuart Lutz–”The Last Leaf”
Sam Stovall –”The Seven Rules of Wall Street”
Mark Mappen–”There’s more to NJ than the Sopranos”
Michael LaSala–”Coming Out, Coming Home”

Don’t miss this opportunity to come out and meet Renee and all the very talented New Jersey authors participating in the event.

Then join hand in hand, brave Americans all!
By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall.
~John Dickinson
 
Happy Fourth of July!
 
The Month in Review
 
It’s summertime and the living is easy.  I hope you are all enjoying your summer with family and friends.
 
I just have to share that I had a once in lifetime opportunity this summer.  I was attending a social media conference at the NASDAQ in New York City and as part of the conference all the attendees were invited to ring the NASDAQ closing bell on Friday, June 18.  What a thrill. Pictures were posted on the NASDAQ tower, TVs in Times Square and it was broadcast all over the world.  I can now say that my picture was posted in Times Square.  It was very cool and all the members of the NASDAQ team were terrific hosts.  Click here to see the link to the NASDAQ with photos from the event.  In one of the podium photos, you can see me on the left in a black jacket.  In the group picture outside of the NASDAQ, I am on the right.

As I mentioned in my last newsletter, I thought I would not be doing any book events this summer but much to my pleasant surprise that has changed.  Barnes & Noble has invited me to participate in a local author book signing at their Edison, NJ location on Friday, July 16 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  This is particularly exciting because Edison, NJ is right in my own neighborhood.  Friends have already said they would be attending and I can’t wait to see you guys.  If you are going to be in the area, please stop by and say hello.

Previews of my book are now available.  I have posted these previews on Google Books and on Amazon.  I am currently working with Barnes and Noble to have a preview of my book made available on their site as well.  To preview my book click here for Google Books and click here for Amazon.  While reviewing my book, please don’t forget to write a review and let me know what you think about my book.

I was also interviewed by “Upstart Smart,” a web resource that imparts ways to grow a business and learn how to be a solopreneur by sharing in the experiences of others.   As a new entrepreneur, I was very excited to have an opportunity to share with others what I have learned about creating awareness for a new book, especially when you are an unknown quantity and are struggling to become “discoverable” amongst all the traffic and content on the internet today.  Click here to read more about “Upstart Smart” and my interview with them.

Renee’ Gatz’s Weekly Wise Words & Witty Expressions
  
Don’t forget to check out my website to view “Learn the Power of Wise Words & Witty Expressions.”  Throughout the month, I share one of the expressions found in my book and discuss it in a bit more detail.  You can also find my posts on Twitter and Facebook, which I invite you to join me on.
 
My most recent posts on “Learn the Power of Wise Words & Witty Expressions” include:
 
In God’s due time
Don’t bring shame to your father’s name
Empty barrels make the most noise  

Don’t Forget to Share with Me Your Favorite “Wise Words & Witty Expressions” 
 
“Wise Words & Witty Expressions” represents the expressions I heard growing up.  I would love to hear from you and learn the “Wise Words & Witty Expressions” you remember to help you navigate your way through life’s ups and downs.
 
Maybe your expressions represent the geographic region of the United States you live in or maybe they are reflective of your ancestry or maybe they are just wise words.
 
I would love to collect enough expressions from my readers to write a second edition of “Wise Words & Witty Expressions.”  Perhaps you will even see your expression in my next book!
 
Click here to share your wise words and witty expressions.

I very pleased to share that I was recently interviewed by Upstart Smart, a web resource that imparts ways to grow a business and learn how to be a solopreneur by sharing in the experiences of others. 

In my interview, I discussed the best practices I learned to help me build an awareness and interest for my book through the use of web marketing. 

 As a new entrepreneur, I was very excited to have an opportunity to share with others what I have learned about creating awareness for a new book, especially when you are an unknown quantity and are struggling to become “discoverable” amongst all the traffic and content on the internet today.

As someone who had to learn how to blog when I released my book, I have certainly had to learn a lot quickly in order to take advantage of the power of web marketing and social media outlets.  I also know that I have only scratched the surface of what I can do with these tools and am constantly inspired by the new things I learn every day. 

To read my interview and learn more about the services and products Amber Singleton Riviere of Upstart Smart provides to help entrepreneurs grow their business please click here.

In God’s due time

Sometimes it is very frustrating when we are working hard to achieve something or praying very hard for something that somehow eludes our grasp.

It is very easy to become so frustrated that we may give up on a project or dream or blame ourselves for not being able to achieve what we want so badly. 

It is at this time that we must remember that God is in control and regardless of how long something takes, there is a reason and it is not a punishment.  God is waiting for the right moment under the right circumstances to see our desires come to pass.  It may not happen when and how we imaged, but we are not abandoned or unheard.  We are just human and want what we want when we want it. 

Be patient.   God has only your very best interests at heart.

Don’t Bring Shame to your Father’s Name

In honor of Father’s Day, I have selected an expression from my book that my mother said to me often growing up to remind me that my behavior reflects on my father’s good name and that I should make sure that his name remained honorable.

Father’s are such an important part of our lives.  The impact they have on their children is significant.  They teach us little things and big things; they worry about us and work hard to make sure we have all the opportunity they can provide.  They stand behind us when we are down and build us up so that we can go out and tackle the world again.  When we experience success, they are so proud that they push out their chests and tell everyone they can, “that is my child.” 

In honor of all fathers, those here and those in our hearts, I wish you all a very Happy Father’s Day!