Books published by MCM Publishing

In "How To Write A Professional BIO," personal branding expert, Jeniffer Thompson, walks you through ten easy steps with her proven Bio-Writing Formula, shares before and after examples, and provides worksheets to gently guide you through the process.

This year's winning selections address the theme of Things We Don't Talk About, bold issues such as hidden racism, physical and sexual abuse, illicit affairs, the tragic loss of a child or parent, secret family members, and the painfully awkward experiences of adolescent first love.

Shaking the Tree features 29 talented authors in one stunning anthology. The Memoir Showcase, Marni Freedman, and Tracy J. Jones are proud to present a selection of our most compelling, true stories drawn from our annual contests. These pivotal portraits speak to our diverse community and its willingness to share the most challenging, awe-inspiring moments that make up the human experience. From life-changing moments with a Maasai warrior to a wild and unexpected coming-of-age tale in a carnival, Shaking the Tree reveals moments of courage, vulnerability, humor, and honesty. The stories within these pages are breathtaking.You can’t make this stuff up.In This Edition: Mahshid Fashandi HagerAnastasia ZadeikJohn CunninghamJudy ReevesKelly HudsonShawna RawlinsonElizabeth Oppen EshooCherie KephartLaura L. EngelBarbara HuntingtonNatalie FreedmanDonna JoseKathleen Holstad PeaseKM McNeelRichard FarrellPhilip PresselMarijke McCandlessSara MohtashamipourRuth LaugesenDanielle B. BaldwinLeslie Johansen NackCatherine SpearnakSteve MontgomerySarah VosburghIlene HubbsKristen BaleloNancy G. VillalobosDilia WoodTracy J. Jones

Too often, women question their expertise, dim their light, or don’t feel worthy of writing a book that highlights their ideas and talents. But by learning to harness your inner brilliance and organize your ideas, you can own the title, thought leader, and write that magic-filled book that can change your corner of the world. Permission to ROAR is part inspiration, part practical, hands-on tools, and part kick-ass knowledge. This book will wrap its arms around you and help you to unlock the words that have been longing to be expressed. Marni Freedman has a clear call to action: The time has come to stop shrinking and start shining. We need your voice, and we need it right now to help shape, heal, and shake up the conversation. Yes YOU, yes NOW.