Interview with Dr. Ronald J. Frederick, Author of Living Like You Mean It - Page 4

Can you tell us a little about the publisher who published your book?  How have they been to work with?

I got a couple offers on my book and chose to go with Jossey-Bass, which is a division of Wiley.  It was an easy choice because they have a great reputation and made a solid offer.  Also, I was very impressed with the acquisitions editor who ended up also working with me on my book.  She really “got” what I was writing about and approached the whole process, from my first interview with her to the offer letter to working with her, with such integrity.  It just felt right in my gut and it was.  In the end, I couldn’t have been more pleased with them.  They were terrific to work with. 

Do you have a website?  Do you manage it yourself or do you have someone run it for you? 

Yes.  It’s www.livinglikeyoumeanit.com.  I have someone run it for me who does that kind of a thing professionally.  I’m not that technically savvy to do it myself!  Besides, where would I find the time?  But, I’m in charge of the content and end up managing a lot of the work that’s done on it. 

What’s next for you?

Currently, I’m working on promoting Living Like You Mean It which is pretty much a full-time job.  But, I’m also beginning to develop an audio series based on concepts in the book that will help people experience more joy in their lives. 

Thank you for this interview, Ron!  Do you have any final words you’d like to share with my readers?

Getting a book published has so much to do with being tenacious.  For me, it was four years from start to finish, with many road blocks along the way.  I’m so glad that I persevered despite all the rejection, all the hurdles, all the down times.  That I reached out to others for help and that I stuck with it as long as I did.  I can hardly believe it sometimes when I’m holding the book in my hands that it’s actually come to fruition.  It’s been quite a ride.  So, don’t despair.  Hang in there and keep at it!And, to learn more about me and Living Like You Mean It, please visit: http://www.livinglikeyoumeanit.com/index.html

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