• Unlock Technology with the Computer Puppets! from Xulon Press author Rene Compton

    Meet the Team: Our Star Teacher

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    Rene Compton, with her bright blonde hair and blue eyes, warm smile and soft country twang, is the sweetheart of Xulon Press. God has blessed her tenure here as a Publishing Consultant and it is an inspiration to all of us. A few weeks ago I discovered that Rene used to be a computer teacher for Seminole County here in Florida, so when we decided to write on leaders and teachers for the month of September, I knew I had to share her story with you. Rene studied computer science and after graduation, held a training position with a large…

  • Write How You Write, Not How You Speak

    Write How You Write, Not How You Speak

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    Everyone enjoys telling a story, whether it’s a treasured memory from the past or the funny incident that occurred on the way to work. When it comes to writing a self-published book for the enjoyment of others, more thought will be needed to turn a memorable story into a well-written manuscript. It doesn’t matter if you are writing your autobiography or a potential Pulitzer prize-winning novel, if your content basically mirrors your “unique” manner of speaking, the novelty of the story will be lost. While writing your manuscript, be mindful that your book will not include hand gestures and facial…

  • Love to Teach, Teach to Love

    Love to Teach, Teach to Love

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    Written by: Eddie Cruz Teaching—or perhaps more broadly, education—is something that’s very close to my heart, and it takes an extraordinarily special person to do it well. (Do it well is, of course, the pertinent bit there.) So this post is, I suppose, a sort of very personal case study: Following a massive failure by our county’s educational system, my wife, Emily, took charge of educating our youngest son. For five years she did this, and it was thrilling to watch her initial, and justifiable, apprehension and uncertainty become confident proficiency. Julian, now 11, is hard-of-hearing, and has shunted hydrocephalus,…

  • Xulon Press author Dorian M. Watson Book Signing

    Xulon Press Author Dorian M. Watson’s Book Signing

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    “Hello Xulon Team! Here are just a few pics from the recent book signing. It went well, the store was very accommodating and it was overall a great first experience. I will be going back for Christmas, along with signings confirmed at Barnes & Noble and Family Stores in San Antonio and two local stores in my area.” Dorian M. Watson, author of “Let’s Talk it Out” Let’s Talk It Out Pure Practical Motivation for Life and Relationships Dear Reader, Intimate relationships and close knit circles that thrive and are successful, come by wisdom, knowledge and understanding. All it takes…