Here are five resources for moms wanting to connect, get educated and get inspired:

• MomFuse - a website offering an eclectic mix of great info, great bargains, and great give-aways.

     Check out their latest review of Corrie's book

• Looking for tons of fun ways to turn ordinary days into extraordinary learning adventures with kids? Pick up a copy of Esther Jantzen's new book, Plus It: How to Easily Turn Everyday Activities into Learning Adventures.
• VickyandJen.com - It's a unique podcast and family resource site about making life simple so you can enjoy what really matters.

• FirstOurselves.com: "Women are the fulcrum, holding the balance for our families and communities. Everything orbits around our axis. When we're out of balance, the entire system is off-kilter." Join Karly Randolph Pitman for self-care wisdom and more.
  

• Mom's Choice Awards: Check out the extensive list of 2009 winners for quality products for your family. Yep, Corrie's book is a Silver Award Winner!

Got some great ideas for sites, resources and books for moms? Send them on to Corrie at womansfieldguide.com.

I am thrilled to add three new women to Spotlight on Exceptional Women. These gals are shaking it up! Click on the links to learn all about them and to find out what our other exceptional women are up to.

Sal and KK - The Midlife Gals

I, for one, think there is a tendency to take midlife way too seriously. We end up either looking back all the time or looking ahead. The juice of living right here in this moment, and the humor just waiting for us to grab at every turn, so often gets missed. Well, this certainly does not apply to The Midlife Gals. Sal and KK are full of fun and provide a great reminder to live in the moment and to laugh out loud!

Pamela Bruner - Make Your Success Easy                           The first time I met Pamela she was playing her harp and I was in awe of her talent and the beautiful notes filling the air. I quickly learned there is more to this musician than meets the ear. She is a Certified Life Coach, and Advanced EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Practitioner, a Certified Firewalker Instructor and a women who is a dynamo at helping others to succeed.

As a mentor to other authors, I often hear folks ask, "How do I build buzz about my book?"

There are tons of great resources out there that address this head-on, such as:

• John Kremer's 1001 Ways to Market Your Book

• Carolyn Howard-Johnson's The Frugal Book Promoter

When I look to my own promotion strategies I have to be honest and say, I do the things that feel in flow with who I am.

Here are three examples:

I value critical review. Submitting my book to tons of book reviewers and to national awards programs is an effective way to get feedback and to get lots of exposure / lots of buzz!

I love to collaborate. My Spotlight on Exceptional Women is one way I have dramatically expanded my network while getting a chance to get to know, and to play with, wildly creative women.

I love to share. The numerous articles you can find on the internet, the Free Resources section of my website, and the Bonus I offer to book buyers all reflect that joy of sharing, while at the same time promoting my work in the world.

You get the idea?

If you are an author exploring how to "build that buzz" I encourage you to begin by identifying those flow avenues for you and to actively design your marketing around what puts a smile to your face.

As a first-time author I was thrilled when I received notification that my book had received a Finalist Award in the National Indie Excellent 2008 Awards. That was in May '08. Now, one year later, the last of the awards programs for 2008 titles are wrapping up. I am so very proud to share that The Woman's Field Guide to Exceptional Living has been honored to be the recipient of nine national awards. Each feels significant in its own way and each program involved the review of hundreds, and in some cases, thousands of titles to get to the small list of finalists.

I see it as a great start for The Woman's Field Guide series. Stay tuned!

Recipient of Nine National Awards

• Silver Winner 2009 Nautilus Book Awards: Small Press Category

• Finalist Foreword Magazine 2008 Best Book of the Year Award: Body / Mind / Spirit

• Silver Winner 2009 Mom’s Choice Awards: Women’s Issues

• Finalist National Best Books 2008 Awards: Women’s Issues

• Finalist National Best Books 2008 Awards: Self-Help / Motivation

• Finalist National Indie Excellence 2008 Awards: Women’s Issues

• Finalist Next Generation Indie Excellence 2009 Awards: 3 Category Winner: Women’s Issues, Self-Help, Inspiration

Give Wings to Your Dreams: Reawaken Your Joy and Passion for Life, Lauren E Sullivan

Inspiration and practical guidance, for women in midlife who are experiencing stress, burnout or blues, to design happier, more peaceful, and balanced lives.

There have been so many moments in my life when just the right book found its way into my hands and my heart. Lauren's book is one of those "just the right books." As she shares her own challenging journey, she provides hope, practical wisdom and seven stepping stones to transform your life. Beautifully done!

It is a multiple award-winning book and rightly so.

Check out Lauren's video for some in this moment inspiration. The Wings Movie.

Entering the Age of Elegance: A Rite of Passage & Practical Guide for the Modern Maturing Woman, Chloe Jon Paul

I have to say that the title of this book really caught my eye and says so much: Entering the Age of Elegance. As a woman turning 50 this year I love this invitation to elegance. Chloe has taken a fresh approach to a popular topic by giving us a resource-rich travel guide. This book is packed with practical information, recommended book lists, web pages and resources. I found myself saying, I never thought about that before ... over and over.

If this is a topic that draws you in you might like to check out the fun contest that National Association of Baby Boomer Women has going in collaboration with Chloe Jon Paul: Entering Your Age of Elegance Contest.