Q & A with Mary Ylisela, author of A Year at 32 September Way (and its Sequel)
Mark your calendars, everyone! Author Mary Ylisela is hosting a Q & A chat on Goodreads between April 30th and May 2nd. Stop by to ask her any questions you have about A Year at 32 September Way, its sequel, her other books, works in progress, writing in general or anything related to the above. Join the discussion on Goodreads by clicking this link.
Haven't read her novels or nonfiction books yet? You can find them here!
Haven't read her novels or nonfiction books yet? You can find them here!
Double the Excitement -- A Year at 32 September Way Advances in ABNA & the Sequel is Released!!
On March 12th, the quarter-finalists for the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award (ABNA) were announced, and A Year at 32 September Way has made it to the quarter-finals!! From a second-round total of 2,000 contestants, the contest is now down to 500 contestants. Read the free book excerpt here and leave your feedback as the full manuscripts now spend one month in the hands of editors at the esteemed Publisher's Weekly. Semi-finalists will be announced on April 16th -- send out positive thoughts, everyone!
On the heels of this excitement, the sequel to A Year at 32 September Way has been released. The story of a group of people who moved to Italy from other countries around the world for one year continues as the tenants sign new leases and get ready to coast through their second year in Verona, Italy. But will it be as easy and carefree as they think? Get your copy here and find out for yourself!
On the heels of this excitement, the sequel to A Year at 32 September Way has been released. The story of a group of people who moved to Italy from other countries around the world for one year continues as the tenants sign new leases and get ready to coast through their second year in Verona, Italy. But will it be as easy and carefree as they think? Get your copy here and find out for yourself!
Get Jumpstart Your Day: 40 and Forward Free in Honor of Women's History Month!
March 2nd & 3rd, 2013
In honor of Women's History Month, Mary Ylisela is running a free promotion for her daily motivational book for women 40 years of age and older. Get your free download of Jumpstart Your Day: 40 and Forward at Amazon. Enjoy reading it on your mobile device, desktop computer or your Kindle! Find the book here.
The Jumpstart Your Day Forum Celebrates its First Birthday!!
February 28, 2013
Boy, time flies when you're having fun, working hard and reaching business goals! The Jumpstart Your Day Freelancer Forum is celebrating its first birthday today. Founded by writer Mary Ylisela to motivate fellow freelancers and help them build their freelancing businesses, the JYD has proven to be an asset to freelancers who are serious about building their businesses and achieving their version of success. Members enjoy daily motivation, learning opportunities and thought-provoking discussions that lead them to examine the obstacles preventing them from success, while learning how to overcome the challenges and build strengths. For pennies a day you can take advantage of the wisdom, knowledge, coaching, support and camaraderie shared in the JYD forum. See what members have to say about how the Jumpstart Your Day forum has impacted them and their businesses. If you're a freelancer, work-from-home solopreneur or small-business owner who's tired of struggling to make things work, join the forum today and start progressing toward your full business potential!
"Jumpstart Your Day is more than just the name of the forum - it describes the underlying foundation and motivation of the forum's founder, Mary Ylisela, to equip us - the JYD members - with all we need to jumpstart our days, as well as our careers as professional freelancers and/or entrepreneurs. Mary's vivacious personality and amazing insight into the issues that affect our lives, both personally and professionally, have created a professional yet friendly and welcoming community for networking and growing together. One person's success alone is cause for celebration - success in various measures for all the current JYD members in a year's time is testament to Mary's ability to lead by example."
"Shared wisdom has made me more aware of opportunities and showed me new ways of tackling old stumbling blocks. Shared encouragement has given me the necessary prod to get out of my comfort zone and reach a little higher. Shared problems have made me realise I'm not alone, that we all face a similar challenge to make this business work, and given me strength to carry on when I might otherwise have given up. Best of all? Sharing a workspace with dedicated and clever friends who are always generous with their time and knowledge."
"This group is probably the one outside factor I have that has improved my business the most. The group is so diverse that we collectively come up with one or more answers to almost any question or problem. The no-drama attitude of the group is hugely important, as is the "no whining without a solution" policy. I find it really encouraging to see that writers who are, in my opinion, very successful are going through the same exact problems I am on a daily basis. We may all be at different points in our career, but we're all dealing with the same demons. I guess it just boils down to this: When I read Stephen King's On Writing, I was filled with common sense advice and the optimistic feeling that I could actually do this for a living. I get that same exact feeling every day when I come to this group. I wouldn't willingly give it up for anything."
"I joined the JYD group one year ago, feeling like I was stumbling through a dark forest with buried rocks and tree roots threatening to send me sprawling face-first. The rocks and roots were the obstacles to my small business, which had taken a huge financial hit a few months before. I began interacting with the mix of JYD members and sharing my fears and experiences with them. We are a diverse group of friends and colleagues, living in all areas of the world. With two simple, no-nonsense rules, Mary has shaped our little group into small-business owners who actively seek solutions to roadblocks; after we vent, we are required to follow up with a solution to the issue(s). I am excited to say that, from struggling to earn anything, I am now singlehandedly supporting myself, in the space of one year. (Your mileage may vary.) Are there struggles? Yes, and they will be there, regardless. The difference is how I now view and respond to them. I feel much more confident - although there are days I still wake, quaking with fear."
"With the JYD forum, I've grown from a part-time freelancer into a full-fledged business owner, establishing a business that could sustain me for years to come and learning how to make choices that best benefit that business."
"Although I was not here at its inception, I have enjoyed every moment since joining last August. Before joining, I simply looked for titles to write and never thought about what I did as a business. I never kept separate records or thought about tax deductions. I never considered growth as anything more than getting a mill to pay a few dollars more per article. Today, I have more aspirations and I see this as a good way to provide for us should Congress ever decide to axe Social Security. I don't think badly of the mills since I have earned quite a few thousand dollars from them over the past 4 years. However, I'm ready to move on thanks to what I have learned from this forum."
Boy, time flies when you're having fun, working hard and reaching business goals! The Jumpstart Your Day Freelancer Forum is celebrating its first birthday today. Founded by writer Mary Ylisela to motivate fellow freelancers and help them build their freelancing businesses, the JYD has proven to be an asset to freelancers who are serious about building their businesses and achieving their version of success. Members enjoy daily motivation, learning opportunities and thought-provoking discussions that lead them to examine the obstacles preventing them from success, while learning how to overcome the challenges and build strengths. For pennies a day you can take advantage of the wisdom, knowledge, coaching, support and camaraderie shared in the JYD forum. See what members have to say about how the Jumpstart Your Day forum has impacted them and their businesses. If you're a freelancer, work-from-home solopreneur or small-business owner who's tired of struggling to make things work, join the forum today and start progressing toward your full business potential!
"Jumpstart Your Day is more than just the name of the forum - it describes the underlying foundation and motivation of the forum's founder, Mary Ylisela, to equip us - the JYD members - with all we need to jumpstart our days, as well as our careers as professional freelancers and/or entrepreneurs. Mary's vivacious personality and amazing insight into the issues that affect our lives, both personally and professionally, have created a professional yet friendly and welcoming community for networking and growing together. One person's success alone is cause for celebration - success in various measures for all the current JYD members in a year's time is testament to Mary's ability to lead by example."
"Shared wisdom has made me more aware of opportunities and showed me new ways of tackling old stumbling blocks. Shared encouragement has given me the necessary prod to get out of my comfort zone and reach a little higher. Shared problems have made me realise I'm not alone, that we all face a similar challenge to make this business work, and given me strength to carry on when I might otherwise have given up. Best of all? Sharing a workspace with dedicated and clever friends who are always generous with their time and knowledge."
"This group is probably the one outside factor I have that has improved my business the most. The group is so diverse that we collectively come up with one or more answers to almost any question or problem. The no-drama attitude of the group is hugely important, as is the "no whining without a solution" policy. I find it really encouraging to see that writers who are, in my opinion, very successful are going through the same exact problems I am on a daily basis. We may all be at different points in our career, but we're all dealing with the same demons. I guess it just boils down to this: When I read Stephen King's On Writing, I was filled with common sense advice and the optimistic feeling that I could actually do this for a living. I get that same exact feeling every day when I come to this group. I wouldn't willingly give it up for anything."
"I joined the JYD group one year ago, feeling like I was stumbling through a dark forest with buried rocks and tree roots threatening to send me sprawling face-first. The rocks and roots were the obstacles to my small business, which had taken a huge financial hit a few months before. I began interacting with the mix of JYD members and sharing my fears and experiences with them. We are a diverse group of friends and colleagues, living in all areas of the world. With two simple, no-nonsense rules, Mary has shaped our little group into small-business owners who actively seek solutions to roadblocks; after we vent, we are required to follow up with a solution to the issue(s). I am excited to say that, from struggling to earn anything, I am now singlehandedly supporting myself, in the space of one year. (Your mileage may vary.) Are there struggles? Yes, and they will be there, regardless. The difference is how I now view and respond to them. I feel much more confident - although there are days I still wake, quaking with fear."
"With the JYD forum, I've grown from a part-time freelancer into a full-fledged business owner, establishing a business that could sustain me for years to come and learning how to make choices that best benefit that business."
"Although I was not here at its inception, I have enjoyed every moment since joining last August. Before joining, I simply looked for titles to write and never thought about what I did as a business. I never kept separate records or thought about tax deductions. I never considered growth as anything more than getting a mill to pay a few dollars more per article. Today, I have more aspirations and I see this as a good way to provide for us should Congress ever decide to axe Social Security. I don't think badly of the mills since I have earned quite a few thousand dollars from them over the past 4 years. However, I'm ready to move on thanks to what I have learned from this forum."
Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award-- A Year at 32 September Way Makes it to the Second Round!!
February 13, 2013
Amazon announced the Second Round finalists in its annual Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award contest yesterday. The contest started with 10,000 entries and has been whittled down to 2000. Mary Ylisela's debut novel, A Year at 32 September Way, has been selected as a Second Round finalist in the General Fiction category. The next round of judging will take place in mid-March. If you haven't yet read this book, now would be the perfect time. The sequel is due to be published in mid-April. You can download the ebook version or buy a paperback copy of A Year at 32 September Way on Amazon. Paperback copies are also available at Barnes & Noble.
Amazon announced the Second Round finalists in its annual Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award contest yesterday. The contest started with 10,000 entries and has been whittled down to 2000. Mary Ylisela's debut novel, A Year at 32 September Way, has been selected as a Second Round finalist in the General Fiction category. The next round of judging will take place in mid-March. If you haven't yet read this book, now would be the perfect time. The sequel is due to be published in mid-April. You can download the ebook version or buy a paperback copy of A Year at 32 September Way on Amazon. Paperback copies are also available at Barnes & Noble.
Coming Soon-- Another Year at 32 September Way!
January 23, 2013
Following the release of popular debut novel A Year at 32 September Way, Mary Ylisela is excited to announce that the sequel, Another Year at 32 September Way, is currently being written with a publication date of mid-April.
Following the release of popular debut novel A Year at 32 September Way, Mary Ylisela is excited to announce that the sequel, Another Year at 32 September Way, is currently being written with a publication date of mid-April.
It's Here-- A Year at 32 September Way!!
Novemeber 4, 2012
Following the release of two nonfiction books for freelancers and women over 40, Mary Ylisela is excited to announce the release of her debut novel, A Year at 32 September Way.
What happens when five people from three different countries move to the same apartment building in Italy for one year? One thing's for sure--their lives will never be the same. Meet Carlisle, Nicolette, Josh, Charles, Eva and their landlord Signor Benedetto as they spend a year at 32 September Way. Whether they hope to find something in Verona or leave something behind, the City of Love manages to change each one of them in ways they never expected.
Get your copy in paperback or for your Kindle at Amazon.
Following the release of two nonfiction books for freelancers and women over 40, Mary Ylisela is excited to announce the release of her debut novel, A Year at 32 September Way.
What happens when five people from three different countries move to the same apartment building in Italy for one year? One thing's for sure--their lives will never be the same. Meet Carlisle, Nicolette, Josh, Charles, Eva and their landlord Signor Benedetto as they spend a year at 32 September Way. Whether they hope to find something in Verona or leave something behind, the City of Love manages to change each one of them in ways they never expected.
Get your copy in paperback or for your Kindle at Amazon.
It's Here--Jumpstart Your Day: 40 and Forward, Motivations & Wisdom for Women 40 and Over!
July 28, 2012
Mary's book Jumpstart Your Day: 40 and Forward, Motivations & Wisdom for Women 40 and Over is available for purchase on Amazon in both print and eBook. If you're a woman 40 or older, or know one, you'll enjoy and benefit from the daily insight, encouragement and wisdom provided by Mary as you're guided through two months' worth of motivational daily entries.
The author is currently working on the third book in the series, Jumpstart Your Business: 25 Business-Building Techniques for Freelancers.
Mary's book Jumpstart Your Day: 40 and Forward, Motivations & Wisdom for Women 40 and Over is available for purchase on Amazon in both print and eBook. If you're a woman 40 or older, or know one, you'll enjoy and benefit from the daily insight, encouragement and wisdom provided by Mary as you're guided through two months' worth of motivational daily entries.
The author is currently working on the third book in the series, Jumpstart Your Business: 25 Business-Building Techniques for Freelancers.
Jumpstart Your Day: 40 and Forward Almost Ready for Release!
July 24, 2012
The long-awaited book for women over 40-- the second installment in the Jumpstart Your Day Series-- is due to be released within a week or so. "This book has been a labor of love" states author Mary Ylisela about Jumpstart Your Day: 40 and Forward...Motivations & Wisdom for Women 40 and Over. If you're a woman 40 or older, or know someone who is, you'll enjoy this book's encouragement, insight and motivation. Upon its release, it will be available in eBook and print form through Amazon.
The long-awaited book for women over 40-- the second installment in the Jumpstart Your Day Series-- is due to be released within a week or so. "This book has been a labor of love" states author Mary Ylisela about Jumpstart Your Day: 40 and Forward...Motivations & Wisdom for Women 40 and Over. If you're a woman 40 or older, or know someone who is, you'll enjoy this book's encouragement, insight and motivation. Upon its release, it will be available in eBook and print form through Amazon.
Jumpstart Your Day Small Business & Freelancers Forum Celebrates Two Months!!
April 28, 2012
The Jumpstart Your Day Small Business & Freelancers forum is celebrating its second month of operation this weekend! In two short months, members have experienced growth in their businesses and increased confidence as a result of the teaching, motivation, sharing and encouragement they find in the forums. Members enjoy daily motivational threads that include business-building tips and suggestions, and a place to banter and share with other freelancers about topics pertinent to their businesses. Try a one-month membership to see how Mary and the other members can help you. But remember, the more active you are in this kind of group, the more you'll get out of it!
Busy, Busy, Busy...Business Forums Open, Book Half-Finished!
March 21, 2012
The Small Business and Freelancers forum at Jumpstart Your Day opened on Leap Day, February 29, 2012. What a perfect day to begin by taking a leap towards more effective business-building and success with the help of daily motivation, practical business-building information, and the support and encouragement of other forum members. Interact daily with Mary and the rest of the forum to help you define, create and achieve your goals.
Jumpstart Your Day: 101 Daily Motivations for Women Over 40 is a little more than half-finished. Continue to watch this space for further updates.
Jumpstart Your Day Forums Coming Soon!
February 24, 2012
Jumpstart Your Day announces the impending arrival of forums where members can learn, grow, be motivated, and give and receive encouragement and support. A forum for freelancers and the self-employed will be the first to open around the beginning of March. They are expected to be followed by a forum for women over 40 sometime after the release of the corresponding book.
Jumpstart Your Day: 101 Daily Motivations for Women Over 40-- The Writing Phase Begins!
February 11, 2012
The surveys are in and data is being compiled. Thank you to all the women who helped with the research for this next book in the JJumpstart Your Day series; your honesty and candor will be instrumental in the creation of a book that is geared toward you! Check here frequently for updates and more news about what's going on with any of the Jumpstart Your Day books or the author, Mary Ylisela.
Preparations Begin for Jumpstart Your Day: 101 Daily Motivations for Women Over 40
February 3, 2012
Mary is in the research stage of writing the next installment in the Jumpstart Your Day Series-- Jumpstart Your Day: 101 Daily Motivations for Women Over 40. If you are a woman 40 years or older please go to the Contact the Author page on this website and send your information so you can be included in the survey process. You will remain anonymous and your survey responses will be seen only by the author while being used to help gear the topics covered in the book toward the issues commonly faced by women over forty.
Jumpstart Your Day: 101 Daily Motivations for Freelancers is Here!
January 30, 2012
Jumpstart Your Day: 101 Daily Motivations for Freelancers-- the first in a series of motivational eBooks-- is now available for purchase. Find the eBook on Amazon here for your Kindle, Kindle app or the Kindle Free e-reader on your home computer:
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For those who would like Mary Ylisela's book in PDF format for a home computer or laptop, to print out and read or for all other eReading devices it can be purchased here:
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Publishing Date for New eBook
January 28, 2012
Jumpstart Your Day: 101 Daily Motivations for Freelancers-- the first in a series of motivational eBooks-- will be available for purchase beginning Sunday, January 29th, 2012. The eBook provides freelancers, entrepreneurs, small business owners and the self-employed with 101 daily messages to motivate them toward success. Available for a variety of e-reading devices, Jumpstart Your Day: 101 Daily Motivations for Freelancers can be found at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Smashwords.
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