The publishing division of goodmedia communications offers turnkey creative and production services for first-time publishers, self-publishers, small and independent presses.We assist the first-time and experienced author and/or publisher in navigating the logistics of creating and developing the book, bringing it to market, and preparing the book, author and publisher for a successful and profitable book launch.

Below are some of our recent projects.

Tales of the Terminated by Tami Cannizzaro
www.talesoftheterminated.com

Is there life after being laid off? “We’re sorry; your services are no longer needed.” One of the most frightening phrases uttered in the corporate world and something that is hard to understand until it actually happens. Even though she tried to prepare for a layoff, Tami Cannizzaro discovered that what happens next is a unique journey. Stress, heartache, happiness, anger, sadness, boredom, loneliness, feeling less-than-successful are all emotions that follow the recently unemployed or underemployed around like a shadow. But Cannizzaro discovered there is another side to the story, a humorous side. Yes, funny things happen when you’ve been laid off.

This humorous and heartfelt book will help you discover the following:

• The similarities between interviewing and dating;
• A new perspective of managing your life without an office;
• Why dressing for success means never having to wear a tiara (unless you want to);
• How to avoid interview disasters;
• How to recover your identity in spite of your employment situation;
• That shopping and vacationing really do exist in the Land of Layoff.

Whether you have recently been laid off or you are a veteran in Land of Layoff, Tales of the Terminated^®: A Humorous Look at Life After a Layoff provides a glimpse into one woman’s journey navigating through life after a layoff. Funny, at times poignant and always truthful, you will smile and laugh out loud as you realize you are not alone when the pink slip lands on your desk.

Services for this client included: manuscript editing, book cover and interior design, eBook production, website design, marketing collateral, social media marketing platform development (including Facebook application), print consulting and file set up as well as distribution consulting and set up.

Ms. Matched: The Sophisticated Girls’ Guide to Dating in the Digital Age by Tracy Shreve

www.msmatchedthebook.com

Sassy, smart and super sophisticated, Ms. Matched will soon become your go-to guide for navigating your journey to lasting love.

With her sassy, straightforward approach, Ms. Matched demystifies dating in the digital age with sound advice that will at times inspire self-reflection while simultaneously acknowledging the often-humorous side of twenty-first century dating. This book offers the modern woman smart tips for dating in the era of smartphones, text messaging, social media and instant gratification. In this tell-it-like-is book, readers will grow in their appreciation for themselves as well as their appreciation for the opposite sex.

Ms. Matched will help you discover how to …

• Master the rules of engagement for online dating;
• Clean up and maintain your online presence;
• Decode the jargon of texting;
• Fall in love with yourself before falling in love with Mr. Right;
• Change old patterns in order to find new love;
• And so much more!

This book has helped numerous women in their search for lasting love!

Services for this client included: manuscript editing, book cover and interior design, eBook production, website design, marketing collateral, social media marketing platform development (including Facebook application), print consulting and file set up as well as distribution consulting and set up.

Battling Goliath: Inside a $22 Billion Legal Scandal by Kip and Suzi Petroff

Battling Goliath: Inside a $22 Billion Legal Scandal is the compelling true story of one man’s quest to hold a corporate giant accountable for the blind greed that put six million lives at risk. Wyeth, the makers of fen-phen, circumvented Food and Drug Administration regulations to push their miracle drug cocktail on overweight consumers. They then engaged in a complex cover-up of dangerous side effects fearing an FDA backlash. Fen-phen was finally pulled from pharmacy shelves but only after the mounting deaths and illnesses became too numerous to ignore.

With his Midwestern work ethic and fighter’s spirit, attorney Kip Petroff passionately led the charge in courtrooms across the country despite the toll on his personal and professional life. His aggressive strategy resulted in the first verdict, an historic award that ultimately led to a nationwide settlement. But the corruption that followed would test his early commitment to bring justice to the drugs’ victims. The massive class action would drag on for more than a decade, spawning a host of shadowy back-room pacts, threats, allegations, and deceit.

Relying on his principles and leaning heavily on his faith, Petroff persevered for himself and his clients. His inspirational story is proof that each of us has the power to stand up to Goliath, whoever and whatever it may be.

Services for this client included: manuscript editing, book cover and interior design, eBook production, marketing collateral, social media marketing platform development (including Facebook application), print consulting and file set up as well as distribution consulting and set up.

Return to Joy: A Family’s Initiation into the Mysteries of Dementia by Charlotte Parker and Virginia Parker

Part family memoir and part; this book reveals how the mysteries, challenges, grief and humor of dementia transformed the lives of two sisters and their family as they consciously chose to step into their demented mother’s reality, as opposed to forcing her to live in a world in which she no longer belonged. In this honest examination of the complexities of the mother-daughter relationship, Charlotte and Virginia Parker honor the wisdom of ancient mysteries, mythologies, and expressions of the soul at work in their lives while caring for their mother. They come to the realization that life itself is ultimately a mystery in which we all find ourselves alternately participating and witnessing while bringing out the best and worst of us with its joys and its sorrows, its ugliness and its beauty but ultimately always returning to joy. If you have a mother, you need to read this book.

Services for this client included: manuscript development and editing, book cover and interior design, website design, marketing collateral, social media marketing platform development, print consulting and file set up as well as distribution consulting and set up.

Cleanse: Detox Your body, Mind and Spirit by Betty Murray

www.cleansethebook.com

Betty Murray, CN, HHC, RYT offers a comprehensive, scientifically based approach to achieving lasting wellness and weight loss. Steeped in years of research, The Cleanse program is designed to rid the body of a multitude of harmful toxins that pollute the body’s systems and organs and prevent the loss of unwanted pounds. With a knack for making the science of nutrition easy to understand and implement, Murray provides an in-depth understanding of the inner workings of the body and empowers the individual to make knowledge-based dietary decisions. Utilizing whole foods with optional supplementation, Murray gives the reader an easy, step-by-step guide to detoxing the body, mind, spirit, home and even relationships. Cleanse explains exactly what to eat and why and provides sample meal plans with an extensive collection of easy to prepare recipes. Watch unwanted pounds melt away, nagging health problems disappear and a happy, healthier new you emerge.

Services for this client included: manuscript editing, book cover and interior design, website design and marketing collateral.

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goodmedia communications, llc is a strategic branding and creative boutique offering all forms of media communications to assist clients in developing, designing and executing their products and brand. We specialize in book and magazine publishing; brand development and brand expression; and website design, website development, search engine optimization, customized blogs and social media. From expert copywriting to innovative design, goodmedia communications is a creative agency committed to implementing progressive and innovative ideas in the marketplace.