I’m elated to feature another one of my favorite authors, Guest Blogger Lori Duff. She does it all with aplomb, National Award-Winning Columnist, Ghostwriter, Legal Writing Expert, Blogger, Humorist, and generally Fun-to-Be-Around gal plus an Amazon #1 Bestselling Author of Mismatched Shoes and Upside Down Pizza, The Armadillo, the Pickaxe, and the Laundry Basket, and You Know I Love You Because You're Still Alive. Lori never rests and that makes her my idol. We met and from the get-go, I knew I wanted to be her friend and share her story. You Know I Love You Because You're Still Alive This is award-winning humorist Lori B. Duff's third collection of highly relatable, … [Read more...]
Write Funny Using Simple Tools
September 26, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Want to write funny? Then you must immerse yourself in humor. Read the works of hilarious writers, like David Sedaris and Nora Ephron. In order to understand the cadence of a perfect joke, watch comedy sitcoms, such as Modern Family and Black-ish. Pay attention to a comedians' timing and delivery. Notice their facial expressions and body language. Once you understand the structure of a single joke, you’ll have no problem writing a longer humor piece. Check out the following tools in order to improve your humorous writing skills. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqXDwFSa0rs Read Funny Books 46 Hilarious Books Guaranteed To Make You Laugh Out Loud Want a fun new read to dive into? … [Read more...]
Are You Still Kidding Me? Launch Party! Win Prizes!
September 18, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Welcome to the Are You Still Kidding Me? launch party. Doors open when the clock strikes September 18 at 12:01AM!! Or whenever the Amazon Gods deem the time is right. I wish we could celebrate together over champagne and red velvet cake but instead how about a chance to win fabulous prizes, like a free book and gift card? Keep reading. It took me over three years to write and publish Are You Still Kidding Me?, but with the help of other authors, bloggers, family and friends, today I released my book baby on Amazon. Plus, I excited to add that Are You Still Kidding Me? pre-release made #1 on Amazon’s Hot New Releases in Parenting Teenagers and Parent & Adult Child Relationships. … [Read more...]
“Rats, Mice, and Other Things” Guest Post – Leslie Handler
September 7, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Ever feel like you know someone because their life story feels so familiar? Leslie and I have never meet in person but became Facebook friends and formed a friendship based on a similar sense of humor and the joy of laughter. Today I’m thrilled to feature her as Guest Blogger and share her book with you. Leslie Handler addresses the good, the bad and the sometimes silly in her book, Rats, Mice, And Other Things You Can’t Take to the Bank, available on Amazon. Rats, Mice, and Other Things You Can’t Take to the Bank Life happens. Such a simple concept but the absolute truth, and this is the message that first-time author Leslie Handler wants to share with her readers in her new book … [Read more...]
“Find Your Funny” Guest Post by Barb Best
August 17, 2018 By 1 Comment
I’m thrilled to feature one of my favorite authors and bloggers, Barb Best. I had the privilege of meeting her at an Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop back in 2014 and we’ve been great friends ever since. Her sense of humor really cracks me up. She released an exciting and essential book, Find Your Funny: The Humor Survival Guide. Want to laugh more? Want your kids to laugh too? It’s a fun back-to-school book. Find Your Funny: The Humor Survival Guide This entertaining and helpful guide, co-written by a psychotherapist and a comedy writer, may be just what your family needs to take on the new school year with gusto. Learn how to develop a robust sense of humor, identify what types of humor … [Read more...]
Are You Still Kidding Me? 99¢ Pre-Order Summer Beach Read
July 31, 2018 By 2 Comments
Looking for a summer beach read? Check out my latest book, Are You Still Kidding Me? , available for 99¢ Pre-Order. If you like Lisa Scottoline’s, I See Life Through Rosé-Colored Glasses, then I think you’ll love my latest book. Here’s what hilarious Wendy Liebman said, “I love Stacey Gustafson’s voice — her stories and how she shares them! She is entertaining, relevant and relatable, and her new book is for anyone who is a parent, child, spouse, or other.” — Wendy Liebman, stand-up comedian, semi-finalist on America’s Got Talent, Season 9, Taller on TV Click here for 99¢ Pre-Order Are You Still Kidding Me? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5Kn1k_FQyg You can buy … [Read more...]
Real Graduation Advice From Mom
June 8, 2018 By 5 Comments
Dear My High School Graduate, Congratulations! Today you have achieved a major milestone, graduation from high school. You’re moving onto a new chapter in your life, one filled with great adventure and the unknown. At times you may be scared and question all that you know as fair and just. You have a right to be afraid. Your parents sheltered you too long. As you begin this new chapter I have some advice for you, most of it is common sense. Remember all the times I told you to pay attention and you ignored me? For your sake, I made a list to refresh your memory. Graduation Advice - Don't Be a Slob Pick up after yourself and return things to the place that you found them. When you … [Read more...]
Need to Binge Watch? Good, Better, Best Picks for Summer
May 25, 2018 By 4 Comments
Looking for a thrilling TV series to Binge Watch this summer? Friends have asked me, “What are you binge watching right now?” so I’ve selected my top eight picks that will hook you in the first few minutes. Many open with a graphic murder then begin the chase for the killer. If you’re against the graphic violence, I suggest you stick it out through the second episode. All these shows have unpredictable endings with intense plot lines to keep you watching for many seasons. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMsjMFcvy64 The Sinner – Best to Binge Watch A crime thriller about a young mother who commits a public act of violence and the investigator who attempts to learn why. Stacey’s … [Read more...]
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