A Sad Story, and a Happy Story

I'm not one of these people who likes to put his personal life online, like many people, but that's okay. So it is sad for me to say that my mother passed away this weekend.

Fortunately, I was able to be with her for the last few weeks of her life because I had the freedom and flexibility of running an Internet business. I could check email, return a few phone calls and basically run things in a short period of time from the hospital. I am grateful I am in this line of work and have the flexibility to run my life as needed. My wish if that you be so lucky as well.

And fortunately, I have a great staff that kept things running without me.

But most fortunately, my clients came to my rescue. One of the truly great things about PR LEADS is that we have built a community and a family of friends. Somehow, a few people heard about my mother and came to my help.

I'd like to thank Dr. Gail Gazelle, a palliative care specialist, who volunteered to talk to my mother's doctors, doc-to-doc, to find out what was really going on and tell me the real story. She offered invaluable advice and comfort along the way. Her day wasn't done until she checked in with me.

And I'd like to thank Dr. Vicki Rackner who offered a shoulder to cry on and an ear to vent my emotions.

I know that I have close friendships with many other PR LEADS members and they would have done anything they could if I had only asked. But that's not my style. Somehow word is spreading about my mother and people are offering their condolences, so I wanted to let everyone know that I'm okay (maybe a bit spacey right now).

I'm going to lay low for a week. Work is good therapy, but if you don't hear from me, you'll know why

Dan Janal interviewed on BlogTalk Radio with Scott Fox

You can hear the interview Scott Fox did with me on Blog Talk Radio He's the author of "Internet Riches."

Here's his description of the one-hour program:

Dan Janal of PR Leads joins us to talk about publicity strategies for your e-commerce business. How can you use Public Relations to attract more traffic? Listen and call in with your live questions about online marketing strategies and entertaining information that can help grow your e-commerce business!


If you have a teleseminar or talk radio show and want to interview me, send me an email.



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PR LEADS' Cool Book of the Day Posts 100th Interview!

Cool Book of the Day.com posted its 100th interview with a deserving author recently. The site helps promote authors who have written worthwhile books and who need to promote those books online.

The site is the brainchild of Dan Janal, whom USA TODAY called “a true cyberspace pioneer” with more than 25 years of experience promoting technology and authors.

“Many publications ignore experts who have written great books. They do not print book reviews or interviews with authors who have worked hard on their books. These authors deserve recognition and readership,” said Janal. “The mission of Cool Book of the Day is to spread the word about lesser-known authors, who comprise 99 percent of the people who write books.”

The range of books covered includes more than 25 genres, including novels, self-help books, relationship books and financial planning books.

The site features interviews with authors who answer such questions as:

What is the title of the book?
Who is the intended audience?
What is the book about?
Why are you the best person to write this book?
How is this book different from other books on this topic?
Is there anything else we should know about this book?

“People who read Cool Book of the Day will find many interesting works that will make them happier, healthier and smarter,” said Janal. “Authors deserve to be read and we’re happy to offer the best of the breed the chance to get exposure. We consider this a public service to deserving authors and don’t charge for posting interviews.”

Dan Janal is the founder of www.PRLEADS.com a publicity service that helps authors and experts get the publicity they deserve to build credibility to sell more books and consulting services.

Did you get a "nice deal" on your book contract?

If you write books, you probably wonder about advances.

Your own advance.

And what other people get.

If you're wondering if you got "a good deal," there's a great resource for you called Publishers Lunch. It is an institution in the publishing industry -- everyone reads it.

They have lots of news and gossip about the industry.

Plus they list a few deals each week. Here's their key to understanding the deals:

"nice deal" $1 - $49,000
"very nice deal" $50,000 - $99,000
"good deal" $100,000 - $250,000
"significant deal" $251,000 - $499,000
"major deal" $500,000 and up

PR LEADS alum Michael Port got a "very nice deal" for his new book to be published by John Wiley, according to Publishers Lunch. The book's called " 'The Think Big Manifesto' in the tradition of Napoleon Hill, offering a paradigm of centered collaboration as a new path for business and personal growth that produces dramatic results over the small-thinking ways that plague our everyday experiences in work, relationships and society, again to Matt Holt at Wiley, in a very nice deal."

NSA invites Dan Janal to speak at annual conference

I'm honored to have been asked to speak at the National Speakers Associations' annual conference in New York on August 2.

I've been a member of NSA for more than 15 years. They are a great association that is characterized by members willingness to help other members. I'm flattered to have been asked to speak on negotiating and negotiations.

If you're going to the conference, let me know! Maybe we can get together for lunch!

PR LEADERS Continue to Get Top Tier Press!

From time to time I like to let you know of achievements of our PR LEADERS.

On Sunday, July 7, workplace expert BJ Gallagher was quoted in the New York Times Business Section, thanks to ProfNet and PR LEADS.

"PR LEADS is the BEST!!!" writes BJ. Thanks!

Relationship coach Mary Jo Fay was quoted in Cosmo in June and July!

PowerPoint Presentation Tips That Work - Really!

Dr. John Medina posted a funny and informative slide show on how to present ideas. This presentation is invaluable! Check it out now

You'll never do presentations the same way again!