Introducing the Debut Release in the Big Sister Guides Series!

"Your Big Sister's Guide to Surviving College" (Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing, Inc.) is an insightful map to help girls navigate the journey through life as a college student. told in a "big sister to little sister" manner.
About ten years ago, I wrote a freshman year college survival guide for my little sister that I presented to her when she moved into her dorm room for the first time. This amateur, Kinko's produced spiral bound book contained advice on every aspect and scenario of what a young girl can expect in college and how to handle herself. My material was largely based on the experiences and sometimes the mistakes made by me and my friends. I recently resurrected the piece to bring it to all college-bound young ladies.
I remember what i t was like having to learn the ‘hard way’ about life on campus and life in general. For many girls, going away to college is literally a crash course on becoming a woman and being completely responsible for yourself. My goal is to ‘soften the blow’ a bit and help young ladies learn life’s lessons armed with common sense and a little big sister wisdom.

My 2 Seconds of Fame (and counting)

A couple of days ago, Christine (my PR guru) sent me a media lead from a reporter for the New York Daily News. She was writing an article about "A Girls First Bra" and was calling for women to recall their first bra experience. Given the nature of my book, Christine naturally thought this was a good chance for me to get a little press. I contacted the reporter and what do you know, she called me! I was thrilled! We had a great conversation… lots of laughs and fun recalling my early bra experiences. We also talked about a lot more… including the book. I was so excited! I was going to be quoted in a major NY publication!! The article came out today (http://www.nydailynews.com/10-12-2006/city_life/story/460776p-387677c.html). Out of our 30 minute conversation, she chose one little boring sentence for the piece. I felt like a balloon with the air let out of it. Oh well. To tell you the truth, I am not really that sure what I was expecting. Maybe a few more meaningful sentences. Maybe a small book plug. Something that would make me send the link to everyone saying "Look! Your Big Sister is in the Press!", but I am not sure this is the article to do that with.

Well, I am a "bright-side" kind of gal so I will look on the bright side… this was my very first media interview and I made a good media contact. My name is in the paper! After the conversation we had, she may very well call on me again…or who knows, I could call on her. Any positive publicity is a good thing. Baby steps, Chris… baby steps! I'll get there! There is definitely more to come… and it will!