Like most of you reading this, I feel the recession. I had spent the past few years building my career as a keynote speaker for educational conferences, something which I LOVED doing. The education sector has been hit very hard by the recession and many conferences have been canceled. Those conferences that remain are operating on small budgets. So that’s the bad news.

The good news is that I am working on a new book but I can’t talk about it! It’s not that it’s a big secret but there’s something strange about the creative process…talking about a project seems to make it go away. I know that sounds crazy but allow me a bit of craziness, okay?

I also have some very exciting speaking events coming up. I will be the convocation speaker at University of Vermont. I have never been there and can not wait to see the lovely state of Vermont. Did I mention I love maple syrup?

I am off to Houston for a talk on Sept. 11th. I hope all you Texans join me! Rumor has it George Bush will be there. (I just started that rumor.)

I will also be going to New Hampshire for their community reads.  I will be there in October and can not wait to see the foliage! My camera is ready.

There are a whole bunch of other engagements so check out the “events” tab on this site. And did I mention New York in March for the Women of the World Summit? The event is organized by Tina Brown and The Daily Beast and will include 400 women from around the world! Check it out if you are in town.

Thanks again for visiting this site. I assume you are either fans or relatives, or maybe just someone avoiding work. Be well and I wish you all good reading!