Self-Esteem Issues Are Explored in Danielle Steel’s New Book

In her newest book Big Girl, best selling author Danielle Steel writes about Victoria’s (the main character) struggles with her weight, body image and self-esteem issues which stem from childhood through her 20’s. Receiving criticism from her parents and them favoring her younger, thinner sister over her makes Victoria’s journey of self-acceptance a difficult one.
In [...]

Italian Vogue UnVeils Vogue Curvy, Black & Talents

Italian Vogue has recently launched three new microsites catering to three specific overlooked groups in the fashion industry. Vogue Curvy takes a look at the lives of many plus size models and curvy celebrities.  It features celebrities such as Crystal Renn, America Ferrera and many others. 
Vogue Black embraces the beauty of women of color with articles pertaining [...]

Gabourey Sidibe & Dakota Fanning Grace the Cover of V Magazine’s “Size Issue”

Last week we revealed photos of the V magazine “Size Issue” which features a number of plus size models.  Since announcing the direction of the new issue which hit stands on January 14th, V magazine has received positive and negative feedback.
It wouldn’t be a “Size Issue” if all shapes and sizes were not celebrated.  To [...]

Holiday Stories For Everyone On Your List

There’s no better time for a little romance than the holiday season, and no better way to stretch gift dollars than a good book. This year, with romance novels more popular than ever, three New York Times bestselling authors have crafted wonderful new holiday stories to delight their fans on Christmas morning:
THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS [...]

The Meaning Of “Swag” With Author Monica Marie Jones

Monica Marie Jones is an author whose published works include The Ups and Downs of Being Round (Fiction/Self-Help), Taste My Soul (Poetry) and FLOSS (Urban Fiction). She is a contributing author in Chicken Soup for the Girls Soul, New Directions for Youth Development, and 44th (A full color coffee table book about President Barack Obama [...]

Catching Up With Author Chamein Canton

A native of Amityville, New York, Chamein Canton is a freelance writer, author and literary agent with a small literary agency that now bears her name. This longtime Jane Austen fan and all around romantic holds a degree in Business Management from Empire State College and lives on Long Island with her twin sons, Sean [...]

New Book: The Millionaire Wives Club

In Tu-Shonda L. Whitaker’s steamiest novel yet, we meet the four deliciously dramatic, designer-clad divas from prime time’s new hit reality show, The Millionaire Wives Club.
Evan: Married to a pro-football star who isn’t in love with her anymore, Evan is digging her freshly manicured nails in ever deeper as she fights to keep the husband [...]

A Blue Print For Success

Young Professional’s Guide to Success is a book for young professionals looking to go from an average employee to career rock star. With advice and stories from over 70 CEOs, top executives, and community leaders, the book gives practical advice and tools to start making a significant difference in their workplace. From building relationships with [...]

Jennifer Weiner’s Favorite Reads

Jennifer Weiner, author of the groundbreaking comic novel Good in Bed and the recent bestseller Best Friends Forever gives us a peek into her personal library this week at the Barnes & Noble Review (www.BNReview.com).
Weiner, whose name has become synonymous with thoughtful fiction about modern relationships, offers her personal selections for rewarding reading, including the [...]

Can Women be Happy at Work & at Home?

The Answer? Of course they can! In HAPPY AT WORK, HAPPY AT HOME The Girl’s Guide to Being a Working Mom (Broadway Books; September 15th, 2009; Hardcover; $23.95), working moms Caitlin Friedman and Kimberly Yorio empower women with their fresh and comprehensive guide to working motherhood. Their advice is particularly welcome in the current economic [...]

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