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Sunday Book Review: May 11, 2025, The Celebrating Texas Writer’s Month Edition

In the Sunday Book Review, Tom Fox considers books that would interest the compliance professional, the business executive, or anyone who might be curious. These could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership, current events, or anything else that might interest Tom. Today, we look at five books that have been honored for Texas Writers Month.

  1. The Call of Wonder by Bryan Cranley
  2. You Cannot Mess This Up by Amy Weinland Daughters
  3. The Editors by Stephen Harrison
  4. The IVF Blueprint by Abby Eblen MD MSHS, Carrie Bedient MD, and   Susan Hudson MD, MBA
  5. Sunrise by Kristin Abello

Resources:

Texas Writer’s Month in Texas Lifestyle Magazine.

Recently, The Sunday Book Review received recognition as one of the Top 100 Book Podcasts.

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Hill Country Authors – Exploring the Intersection of Texas Literature and Publicity with Marika Flatt

Welcome to a new season of the award-winning Hill Country Authors Podcast, sponsored by Stoney Creek Publishing. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with authors who live in and write about the Texas Hill Country. In this episode, Tom visits Marika Flatt, owner of PR by the Book and publisher of Texas Lifestyle Magazine, to discuss her multifaceted career in book publicity and journalism.

Marika shares insights about her venture, PR by the Book, which specializes in book launches and publicity for authors and publishers. Additionally, she reflects on her passion project, Texas Lifestyle Magazine, and its focus on highlighting the diverse lifestyles within Texas. Marika also delves into the history and revival of Texas Writers Month, emphasizing its importance in promoting and supporting literary talents within the state. Tune in to discover the nuances of book publicity, the significance of timely marketing strategies, and the unique blend of faith and science explored in Texas literature.

Key highlights:

  • Texas Lifestyle Magazine
  • Texas Writers’ Month
  • PR by the Book
  • Promoting Books in Rural Areas
  • Growing Up in the Hill Country
  • Advice for Aspiring Authors

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