Hi there. Earlier this week I lost my phone. It has only been 5 days but it has been the best week ever. I have not noticed any negative side effects, only positive benefits. Subtle and profound. I think It might stay lost indefinitely. Would you love this or hate this?

Early Bird: Save $500 by May 15 COSTA RICA: THE LEADERSHIP LEAP — “From Writer to Author” Immersion November 7–15, 2026 Finca Mia Retreat Center, Costa Rica $5,957–$6,757 | https://theservantedge.com/immersions/costa-rica/ Co-led by @Stephanie Mikulasek + Sierra Melcher (publisher) + Susan Ellison-McGee (communications strategist) ______________________________________________________________________________ We're doing something we’ve never done before this November In 75 books and 400+ authors, I’ve noticed something. The writers who come to Red Thread ready — truly ready — almost always describe the same moment. It’s not when they finish the manuscript. It’s not when they get the publishing contract. It’s before all of that. It’s the moment when they stop calling themselves “someone who writes” and start calling themselves an author. Out loud. To other people. That identity shift is the hardest part of the entire publishing journey. And it almost never happens at a desk. That’s why this November, we're doing something we’ve never offered before. Sierra Melcher is co-leading a 9-day immersion in the mountains of Costa Rica — not a writing retreat, but a transformation experience designed to take you across the threshold from private writer to public author. @Sierra Melcher be there as your publisher — workshopping your ideas, walking you through the publishing landscape, and helping you get clear on your book, your message, and your readiness. Alongside me will be @Stephanie Mikulasek , a former U.S. Diplomat and executive coach who designs immersive leadership experiences across six continents through her company The ServantEDGE — and Susan Ellison-McGee, a strategic communications expert who will help you build the public voice, media presence, and platform your book deserves.

This week, we celebrate 2 bookiversaries! Healing Against The Odds: How To Rise From The Ashes Of Cancer (2022) by Leslie Peake https://amzn.to/4mwDegy Healing Naturally: 6 Habits to Solve Digestive Issues and Thrive (2024) by Sue Rodrigues https://amzn.to/4mNty1r Once a book is born, it continues to live and serve the world. There is no telling what lies ahead for these books. Today, we honor the authors for the love and effort they poured into these books -gifts to the world.

@Reem Borrows is publishing her book with us this month!!!! Welcome her. @Sonja Courtis is new here and dreaming up a book. Tell her what we do here.

The beginning of Q2. What are you focusing on this month? What was a win or a lesson from Q1? We have a lot to celebrate So many great wins & upcoming launches We played an IMPROV storytelling game (it got just a little steamy) Want to join us next week? Special Industry Expert Next Week... 📆 Check out the CALENDAR for all events. We will be back to our wild/wacky writing antics again on April 21 Follow @Leslie Barber on Goodreads... her book comes out next month https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22175716.Leslie_Collins_Barber Follow @Summer Jean on Goodreads... her next book comes out in the fall https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/61925074.Summer_Jean