All Blog Posts Tagged 'marketing' (8)

"Exactly why did you pick me?" "Because you paid attention," Yewell stated. "Do you think you're the only one we've sent messages to? That's our entire mission here: to speak to your people." "About what?" "About life." "I thought you wanted me to write about marketing?" "We do." "So what's that have to do with life?" "Everything." "I don't understand." "Most don't," Yewell said with a shrug. "That's why we want you to help us. You see, as often as we try to communicate with your kind,… Continue

"We want you to write the world," said Yewell. "You want me to what?" "Write the world," repeated Iman. "Do you mean you want me to write to the world or about the world?" Again, they looked at one another and back at me. "Yes," they said in unison. "I don't understand." "Didn't you read the press release?" "Yeah, but it was about a book that I haven't written. I've never even heard of it." "We're optimistic," said Iman. "Wait a minute," I said, "you really want me to write a book about… Continue

I opened my eyes with a few blinks as reality rolled to a stop like a slot machine register. I saw two faces look down upon me. They were unlike any faces I had ever seen before. They were... well, alien. Large, soft black eyes blinked at me from cocked heads shaped like eggplants. Their skin was the color of ivory and just as smooth, their eyes the only protrusions with two small holes for nostrils beneath them and small slits for mouths upturned as if they were... smiling? I didn't know what… Continue

I took a few steps forward and froze. As I approached it, a soft glow began emanating from the back room. I slowly walked toward it, my heart rate quadrupling with each footfall. I reached my hand forward and pushed the door open, my eyes opening widely at the spectacle that appeared before me. In the center of the room, a glowing orb hovered a few feet above the floor. About the size of the beach ball, the orb was mostly blue with clouds wisping through it, as if it encompassed the sky within… Continue

I found the address on Orange Avenue and looked again at what I had scribbled. Surely enough, the address was correct, but the sign on the building said “Life Skills Institute.” This couldn’t be the right place. I stared at the building for a moment and considered my options as my fingers drummed the steering wheel. I’d been duped, that much was for sure. But by whom? Who would write such a thing and go to all of the trouble of inventing a PR company to get it printed. A book about aliens? It’s… Continue

His message read, "Congratulations, Steve! I just read the report in Page One. That's awesome! I had no idea. Keep up the good work." Page One? No idea about what? I knew that Page One was a daily email newsletter from SRQ Magazine, but had never actually read it. I thought it must be time to start. I went to the next email. It was from a graphic designer I knew named Tony. "Great job, Steve! I knew you had it in you." What? What do I have in me? I went to the next email. It was from Burt. B… Continue

That's right. In three more weeks, the journey of The McAllister Code will begin. I've had some great responses about the book so far, and I'll actually be going on the radio for the next two weekends to discuss it further. If you haven't signed up to receive it yet, what are you waiting for? It only costs a dollar. One dollar for 72 emails on how to build a better business and how to be a better You. How can you pass up a deal like that? And don't forget that if you sign up before mid… Continue

On July 4, I will be releasing my new book The McAllister Code at www.themcallistercode.com. The book is an interstellar adventure through the mind and heart about a couple of aliens who come to Sarasota in order to make it into a marketing mecca. Initially, the book will be distributed through serial email publication for the cost of only one dollar. Sign up now to be among the first to read it. Continue