Each month, Cardinal Rule Press founder Maria Dismondy will be reviewing business books she is currently reading. Along with a brief review, she is sharing some of her favorite quotes from the book. Don’t Keep Your Day Job: How to Turn Your Passion into Your Career Summary: Don’t Keep Your Day Job will get you fired up

There are so many business books I have read that have benefited our publishing company or my author platform. Over the next few months, I will highlight some of my favorite business books with a brief synopsis of the book as well as my top ten take aways or quotes. Book Title: Rising Strong Author: Brené Brown Book Sy

Each month, founder of Cardinal Rule Press, Maria Dismondy, will be reviewing business books she is currently reading. Along with a brief review, she is sharing some of her favorite quotes from the book. PUBLISHING FOR PROFIT Summary: Publishing in the 21st century is a rapidly changing business, and this highly readab

Each month, founder of Cardinal Rule Press, Maria Dismondy, will be reviewing business books she is currently reading. Along with a brief review, she is sharing some of her favorite quotes from the book. OUTLIERS Summary: In this stunning new book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world

There are so many business books I have read that have benefited our publishing company or my author platform. Over the next few months, I will highlight some of my favorite business books with a brief synopsis of the book as well as my top ten take aways or quotes. Book Title: How to Talk to Anyone Author: Leil Lownde

With each and every release, Cardinal Rule Press includes resources to enhance the reading experience, both for kids, and for parents! The important messages about diversity, self-empowerment, and community-orientation can be hard to understand and explain to children, a job that often falls on support systems like the

“It feels good to be in a community. Community, above all, is bigger than individuals–we are something much more than individuals when we are part of a community. And this is how things ought to be.” ~ Tony Blackshaw A Writer’s Community can be an amazing resource, idea-generator and even therapy for like-minded author

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We know you know all about the books we are publishing over at Cardinal Rule Press and how they are out there in the world making a difference. In homes, classrooms, medical offices and more! It’s great to see the impact they are having on empowering our children with character lessons. Did you know that […]

Find out how publisher Maria Dismondy recommends you get more exposure to your bookstore and librarian. Get your customers and patrons in and reading with these monthly marketing tips! Sign up for more monthly marketing tips via our email newsletter.

There are so many business books I have read that have benefited our publishing company or my author platform. Over the next few months, I will highlight some of my favorite business books with a brief synopsis of the book as well as my top ten take aways or quotes. Book Title: Crucial Conversations Author: Kerry Patte

There are so many business books I have read that have benefited our publishing company or my author platform. Over the next few months, I will highlight some of my favorite business books with a brief synopsis of the book as well as my top ten take aways or quotes. Book Title: Better Business Speech Author: Paul Geige

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. In the past, these were not areas of academics girls were encouraged to study. Today, we promote equality across genders and encourage our boys and girls to engage in play and learning that leads them to careers in the areas of STEAM. Here is a lis

Think of the next few tiers of influencers. An influencer is defined as: Individuals who have the power to affect purchase decisions of others because of their (real or perceived) authority, knowledge, position, or relationship.

Each month, founder of Cardinal Rule Press, Maria Dismondy, will be reviewing business books she is currently reading. Along with a brief review, she is sharing some of her favorite quotes from the book. DARE TO LEAD BY BRENE BROWN Summary: Leadership is not about titles, status, and wielding power. A leader is anyone

There are so many business books I have read that have benefited our publishing company or my author platform. Over the next few months, I will highlight some of my favorite business books with a brief synopsis of the book as well as my top ten take aways or quotes. Book Title: The Intentional BookShelf Author: Samanth

This month I am going to address a topic I haven’t faced head on until recently, paid advertisement. Starting out in this industry, ten years ago now, I didn’t want to spend money on ads. I looked into it and I was shocked at the prices: $1500 for 1/6th page? What? But I get it. Depending on what company you are workin

Each month, founder of Cardinal Rule Press, Maria Dismondy, will be reviewing business books she is currently reading. Along with a brief review, she is sharing some of her favorite quotes from the book. Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything Summary: When it comes to change, TINY IS MIGHTY. Start with t

Have you ever come across Audio Description books and wondered what they were? Or, how they differ from audio books?? Well, look no further, as we are here to clear the air and spread understanding. Audio books are more common, and involve a narrator reciting the book word by word, allowing readers to listen to the sto

Insider Scoop: What Your Followers Really Want To See On Social Media-Take a look at some recent stats that are sure to sell you on the SMARTEST way to post#SocialMedia #InsiderScoop #Librarians #Booksellers

There are so many business books I have read that have benefited our publishing company or my author platform. Over the next few months, I will highlight some of my favorite business books with a brief synopsis of the book as well as my top ten take aways or quotes. Book Title: The 4-Hour Workweek Author: Timothy Ferri

There are so many business books I have read that have benefited our publishing company or my author platform. Over the next few months, I will highlight some of my favorite business books with a brief synopsis of the book as well as my top ten take aways or quotes. Book Title: Daring Greatly Author: Brené Brown Book S

There are so many business books I have read that have benefited our publishing company or my author platform. Over the next few months, I will highlight some of my favorite business books with a brief synopsis of the book as well as my top ten take aways or quotes. Book Title: Relax Into Wealth Author: Alan Cohen Book

Bookstore Tour: The Twig Bookshop in San Antonio, TX-We got to take an inside look into these creative spaces that house our favorite things---books and books and readers!

We know you know all about the books we are publishing over at Cardinal Rule Press and how they are out there in the world making a difference. In homes, classrooms, medical offices and more! It’s great to see the impact they are having on empowering our children with character lessons. Did you know that EACH book […]

Episode # 74 Name of Episode: The Business of Publishing & Mining the Past for Story Ideas Subscribe: iTunes I Spotify I Google Play Music Find out more about Helena Ku Rhee here: Website: helenakrhee.com About Maria Dismondy Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers. To get more episodes of All the WRITE Marketing podcast, sign up here.

Due to Covid-19 Closures, Cardinal Rule Press is hosting the largest EVER Virtual Field Day! (Note: this event has passed and was LOTS of fun!). WHAT IS THE AT-HOME FIELD DAY? In light of the Covid-19 school closures and in celebration of the new picture book, Evie’s Field Day by Claire Noland (Cardinal Rule Press) we

As soon as late July hits, it can often feel like a mid-summer slump for your bookstore or library. Your summer programming and special events have kicked off but engagement is falling, your staff is in and out on their own summer vacations and perhaps the summer “BLAH’ has even set in. It’s a little too early to start

There are so many business books I have read that have benefited our publishing company or my author platform. Over the next few months, I will highlight some of my favorite business books with a brief synopsis of the book as well as my top ten take aways or quotes. Book Title: Better Than Before Author: Gretchen Rubin

FOMO: Do you have it? On the contrary, let’s teach our children to include those who are left behind, helping spread kindness. #FOMO #Inclusion

Virtual Tour of Bookstores and Libraries June-For the month's of July and August, I will be interviewing booksellers and librarians across the country. After all that the nation has been through with Covid-19 shutting us all down, what better time to give back some love to the organizations that house one of my favorite things: BOOKS!#VirtualTours #Libraries #Bookstores #PictureBooks #ChildrensBooks #LibraryTour #BookstoreTour

Guest Speaker: Naomi Blackburn Website: www.indiepicksmag.com Bio: Naomi Blackburn, owner of The Author CEO, a consultation firm dedicated to helping independent authors navigate the development of strategic business plans and the marketing world, holds an MBA and has worked in the field of business development, sales

A 2019 audio report from NPR estimates that there are now over 120 million smart speakers in U.S. homes, representing 78% year-over-year growth. Between housework, the treadmill and long commutes, the audiobook trend continues to rise right along with smart speakers. Studies support that our brains process information

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Cookie is a genius—Milk, a daredevil. Cookie loves math and science while Milk loves sports and adrenaline. They are opposites. But they’re also best friends. Without Milk, Cookie couldn’t imagine her best inventions. And without Cookie, Milk couldn’t do the cool stuff that she loves to do. But can smart and sporty really go together? Follow this dynamic duo through their skateboard stunts and tubular-tastic surfs to discover what lies beneath true friendship. Written by Michele McAvoy, this First Place Dragonfly Book Award winner breaks stereotypes and puts the fabulousness of STEM in the limelight. It is sure to entertain, excite and endear young readers and parents alike. The best book for positively embracing STEM and diversity. Cookie & Milk carries the key message of STEM advocacy, multi-racial families and diversity supported by the many advocates of positive parenting solutions. It'll sit comfortably on your shelf alongside other books that focus on similar issues, such as the work of Andrea Beaty (Ada Twist Scientist) Beth Ferry (Stone).

Over here at Cardinal Rule Press, we are dedicated to books that empower and teach children to be themselves. Here is a compilation of books we’ve pulled together, including one of our very own DAZZLING TRAVIS. Dazzling Travis: A Story About being Confident & Original Travis sets no limits to what he enjoys doing.

Here at Cardinal Rule Press, we’ve been so excited to share the bestselling and beloved Bucket Fillers series of books with our readers! It’s been heartening to share these books with our community, and to hear from you about how you--parents, educators, librarians, and more

We know you know all about my books and how they are out there in the world making a difference. In homes, classrooms, medical offices and more! It’s great to see the impact they are having on empowering our children with character lessons. Did you know that EACH book I’ve written comes with a FREE […]

What We Learned At The Summer Library Bookstore Tour- We’ve gathered some of our favorite BEST PRACTICES from our tours to bring you their BEST IDEAS, RESOURCES & PROGRAMS!

Writing Tip: Why Connect with Other Writers? There is value in connecting with other writers, no matter where you are in your author journey.