Hello friends.

I hope your 2023 is off to an excellent start. 

Here’s a recap of what I’ve been up to lately...and exciting things happening soon. 

This is a no rush, not urgent, read anytime email. 

Curl up with a chai latte and enjoy at your leisure.

Book Deal 

I’m elated to announce that I got a book deal with Chronicle. This will be my 8th book and my 1st with this particular publisher. Chronicle has released numerous bestsellers including Songteller: My Life in Lyrics by Dolly Parton, Mythos by Stephen Fry, Dream In Color curated by Tré Seals, and a cookbook by the legendary Snoop Dogg. 

I’m honored to partner with this phenomenal publisher. I’m being secretive about the book topic (for now) but here are some clues: awe, reverence, wonder, big feelings, tiny moments, turn off your phone, plug back into life.

The Tiny Book Course

The first session of 2023 is in full swing! The Tiny Book Course started with 8 participants and now, 6 years later, we have 650 graduates from around the world.

To everyone who enrolled in the January 2023 session: welcome, thank you, and congratulations on deciding to write a book. I’m excited to see what you create!

One Idea Books and Gifts 

The bookstore is open! One Idea Books and Gifts is a brick-and-mortar bookstore that I co-founded with my longtime friend and collaborator Lindsey Smith. 

Visit in person. Shop online for pens, candles, mugs, and other gifts. Visit our Bookshop.org page to order any book in the world and get it shipped to you. 

The Creative Copywriter Certification Program

In addition to being an author, I’ve worked as a copywriter for nearly 15 years. My clients include Inc 5000 List businesses, celebrity-driven brands, and top authors and speakers. 

This year, for the first time, I’m offering a copywriter program. I’ll teach you how to write powerful website copy, sales scripts, email campaigns, newsletters, webinars, video scripts, keynote talks, true stories, and more. Learn how to use words to inspire people to take action. 

Intrigued? Want more info? Get on the waitlist. 

Baby News

I’m 33 weeks pregnant…today! To everyone who sent words of congratulations, support, and love, thank you so much. Your emails left me overwhelmed with emotion. As my Jewish mama would say: verklempt! 

I can't wait to meet my daughter and I'm humbled and grateful for the adventure ahead. Okay, now I'm crying again.

Congratulations

Please join me in giving a BIG round of applause for these colleagues and clients. 

Congratulations to…

• Melissa Cassera whose debut paranormal romance novel, Control, is a #1 new release! Everyone: check out the official Control music playlist which is moody, sultry, and full of angst.
• Rachel Rodgers and the Hello Seven team for producing a smash-hit conference in Puerto Rico with nearly 1,000 attendees. Holy smokes! 
• Robert Hartwell for leading another successful Strength On Stages masterclass. If you want to strengthen your public speaking skills, do yourself a favor and work with Robert.
• Alicia Johnson for making the decision to leave her job and step into full-time consulting. Alicia is an emergency preparedness expert who helps communities and small businesses survive devastating fires, floods, hurricanes, chemical spills, data breaches, and more. Alicia, you took a big leap and you're going to soar!

…and that’s a wrap for today.

I hope all is well in your corner of the world.

I’m wishing you the greatest success in 2023. 

Take good care of yourself. Do things that make you feel powerful. Surround yourself with people who bring out the best in you. And please, treat yourself to a nice cookie. Crispy on the edges. Soft in the middle. You know what I'm talking about. 

xo. 

-Alex

PS. Music I’ve been loving lately: Aliento, Atoms, At Home, Just So Good, and 2023 Vibes.