Dreams Never Die …They Evolve
Today’s post is courtesy of Yael, one of the 28 authors in the Roar project’s first publication, “Hear Us Roar! 28 Stories of Everyday Women Leading Extraordinary Lives.” While Yael’s original Roar story was placed in the Authenticity chapter of the book, her subsequent blog tells a compelling story of perseverance as well. In fact, [...]
We’re Getting 5 Stars on Amazon.com!
May 20, 2010 by howe
Here’s what our Early Adopters have to say. Even the men are inspired!
5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievably Overdue, May 2, 2010
Alan J. Lee (Vicksburg, MS)
The fact that this book celebrates my mother, sisters, daughters and most of my friends is enough. But beyond [...]
For Immediate Release: New Book “Hear Us Roar!” Creates Platform for Twenty-Eight Women to Raise Money for Charity
WASHINGTON, DC – May 15, 2010 – Hear Us Roar!, a project born out of commitment to making a difference for women and by women, announces the release of its first book, “Hear Us Roar! 28 Stories of Everyday Women Leading Extraordinary Lives.”
The Hear Us Roar! project began in 2008 when a small group [...]
2010 Will Start with a Roar!
December 26, 2009 by howe
The Latest. Finally, the Hear Us Roar! book is about to be published!
It’s been a long road since we started collecting stories 18 months ago … and the past few weeks have been no exception. I am learning a lot about book publishing, that’s for sure! Did you know, for example, that with some [...]
The Book Cover!
Check it out, courtesy of Ryan Lanigan of RL Design:
http://www.rldesign.us/bossanova/HUR_book_cover4.pdf
We’re days away from having a proof copy and a couple of weeks away from having the final book in hand!
Help: Need Testimonial for Back of Book!
Yes, that’s right … we have the back of a book! Which means we almost have a book! Brief update below. In the meantime … anyone out there 1 or 2 degrees of separation from a woman with a recognizable name or a recognizable organization who would be willing to review an excerpt of Hear [...]
A Stake in the Ground
I’m sitting here surround by stories. They’re all over my 8×10 living room rug.
I’ve just put a stake in the ground by selecting 28 stories for the first Hear Us Roar! publication. It was really hard for me, gigantic Myers-Briggs “F” that I am who hates to exclude anyone and struggles to make simple, rationally-based [...]
Slow and Steady Wins the Race!
September 4, 2009 by howe
I’ve just spent a few hours this morning on this beautiful day working on the Roar! book. Here’s a brief update. We’ve got some exciting things happening!
Rachel Roizen has joined the team and has drafted a terrific marketing plan while she simultaneously works on updating the website and more. She’s a recent GWU grad here [...]
The Art of Finishing
August 16, 2009 by howe
I have never been good at finishing things. Ever. I love starting things; imagining, creating, generating, sparking, kicking off, launching … much fun! But finishing? Blech! So is it any wonder the Hear Us Roar! book has been 85% complete for weeks now? LOL.
I guess what matters in life is knowing your strengths and finding [...]
We’re 85% There!
July 1, 2009 by howe
Wow, what a weekend! I am so pleased with the progress we made. Highlights include:
- A structure for the book — including key chapters to fit our first 25 – 30 stories into (Perseverance, Authenticity, Faith, Generosity … and the possibility of one more, Trust)
- Lots and lots of content at the front and back [...]
