We Are What We Read

According to an article at theboomerblog.com, the show of hands at Book Expo America was unanimous when asked about the level of dependence upon the 40+ women as a customer. Primary customer, that is. Hmm. Could have fooled me. If that's the case (and the author, Carol Orsborn asks this very question) then where the heck are all the books we want to read so you can sell them to us? Few and far between some might say. One explanation offered for the lack of quantity is that we're such a "fast-moving" group that it's hard to keep up with where our interests will lie next. Ah...! Ms. Orsborn goes on to say that since we're the largest and most educated group of women ever in this country, anticipating our interests is difficult.

Speaking of books, no time like the present for some shameless self-promotion; I've just completed two (with more to come) manuscripts for Get to the Point Books, a very hip company out of Dallas, Texas, a "premier provider of on-demand situational learning resources." They publish a large range of topics including Competencies and Skills, Coaching and Mentoring and Talent Management. Head on over and download their nifty e-book reader and see for yourself. They have a call-out for authors, too.