6 Questions To Ask Before Undertaking Cosmetic Surgery - Transformational Coach And Best-Selling Author Reba Linker Offers Guidance

Linker believes that cosmetic surgery can be used for the wrong reasons; but there are also reasons why it might make sense. It all comes down to self-love

Transformational coach and best-selling author Reba Linker believes no amount of cosmetic surgery can change what surgery cannot change - a lack of self love, or perhaps a body image that is out of line with reality. In a recent statement she suggests that there may be a less painful way, a more successful way, a more self-loving way of managing the questions of beauty and appearance.

Many people try to attain an image, rather than a reality. Others may be tempted to take a path like the famous “Human Barbie” who modeled herself after a plastic doll. Some even become cosmetic surgery 'addicts'. Sadly, some people substitute art, craft, or artifice for reality. An airbrushed glossy magazine image may be fabulous, but that’s just what it is: an image, a 2-dimensional layout made of pixels and ink. Ultimately there are reasons for and reasons against cosmetic surgery.

"When I was a ballroom dance instructor," Linker stated, "I taught a lot of wedding couples. As a then single woman trying to make sense of the dating world, I was frequently amazed at which women ‘got the guy.’ I noticed that it had NOTHING to do with their looks, or even their personalities. My conclusion: it had, mainly, to do with their feeling of deservingness and entitlement. IF ONLY attaining happiness, approval, respect, love, success, and belonging was as (relatively) simple as undergoing minor surgery, I would be the first on line – but it’s not."

"Cosmetic surgery for the wrong reasons is the start of an endless road. Surgery won’t scratch your itch, though you may keep trying. You may spend your time, money, energy, your entire LIFE chasing a dream that can’t be caught through cosmetic surgery. If you think you will feel more confident if you had higher cheekbones – just know that even if you had the surgery, the feeling of confidence comes from within, and it is the feeling – not the cheekbones – that is creating the more confident you."

Reba Linker is the author of several best-selling books. 'Imagine Self Love: A Journal' allows readers to boost the dial on the self-love meter. Daily Quotes, Journal Prompts and Action Steps are designed to strengthen their self-love practice, and helps establish self-care as the most rewarding habit in one's life.

'The Little Book of Manifesting Big' contains universal techniques, learned from a true spiritual master, expressed with clarity, humor and wisdom. Readers learn to experience a life that is as abundant as one's wildest imaginations.

The soon to be released 'Happiness is a Habit' is based on Reba’s 30 years of study with a great spiritual teacher. The book interweaves stories, anecdotes, exercises and personal history to bring the reader to a deep understanding of what makes happiness, and to give the reader the tools to create their best and happiest life. 'Happiness is a Habit' will be released in 2015. Reba's true calling however is Transformational Coaching.

"Transformational Coaching," she stated, "addresses the issues that may be keeping you from your best results. The goal is to enable you to move beyond the blocks that may have stopped you in the past, and free you to move into a more joyful and satisfying experience of life."

"The two most important tools used in Transformational Coaching are wisdom and compassion. The wisdom is, truly, the wisdom within YOU. Transformational Coaching is the process of uncovering that wisdom, and giving you ever greater access to your own knowing of what is right and good for you."

"My wisdom has been gained from over 30 years study with an extraordinary spiritual teacher, as well as from the knowledge gained from my own personal journey of healing and of creating my best life."

Reba Linker is available for media interviews and coaching consultations and can be reached using the information below or by email at reba@rebalinker.com. The recent piece on cosmetic surgery is available at her blog at http://rebalinker.com/self-love-for-the-cosmetic-surgery-addict/. All of her books are available at Amazon.com and wherever books are sold online. More information on her best-selling books and Transformational Coaching sessions, including the recently published information regarding cosmetic surgery, is available at her website at http://www.RebaLinker.com.

About Reba Linker:

Before opening her dance studio, Empire Dance in New York City, Linker's previous professional experience had been in arts management and dance instruction. She received a BA in Dance and an MA in Dance History from the University of California, Riverside. She lives with her family in New York City.

Contact:

Reba Linker
reba@rebalinker.com
http://www.rebalinker.com

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Facetime, Selfies And Plastic Surgery - Denise Thomas, New York City Cosmetic Surgery Consultant, Offers Advice

Thomas, the world's first Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Consultant, has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, The Discovery Channel, Entertainment Tonight, Fox News and in Allure, Vogue Magazine, New York Magazine, Glamour and others

It is the age of video conferencing and social media. Selfies are all the rage. Apps like Facetime allow us to connect with each other today in ways that were not possible just a few years ago. Therein lies a problem for many of us. Most of us do not like they way we appear on camera. The aversion that some of us have to being photographed transfers now to cellphones, video conferencing and apps like Skype and Facetime. What is the answer? For many, the solution is cosmetic surgery.

Denise Thomas is the world's first Cosmetic Surgery Consultant. Based in New York City, Thomas has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Discovery Channel, CNN, Fox News and Entertainment Tonight. She has been featured in Vogue Magazine, Allure, American Express Departures, Glamour and New York Magazine. While social media has had a tremendous impact in regards to the cosmetic surgery industry (many surgeons are seeing an increase in procedures due to FaceTime, Skype and selfies), this new environment has impacted Thomas' business in ways she finds very exciting.

"Clients used to mention not looking in the mirror," Thomas stated. "Now the first thing they say when calling me for a consult is, 'I looked terrible in a Selfie, and never do FaceTime, I need a face lift.' The numbers increase each week, pushing them to see a Plastic Surgeon, for those jowls and neck, and, of course, under the eyes. Plus, as we age our noses and ears grow, and FaceTime and Skype have brought this to the fore. In the beginning I thought it was just a handful of people, but no longer."

Denise helps take the worry and stress out of approaching cosmetic surgery alone and helps make it a pleasant experience. She brings 30 years of experience to the table for her clients and works with people worldwide. She can help anybody who might be considering Face Lifts, Nose Rhinoplasty, Breast Lifts, Breast Reduction, Eye Lifts, Thigh Lifts, Lipo, Ear deformities, Tummy Tucks, Botox, Juvederm, Restylane and nearly any other type of plastic or cosmetic surgery.

"It is very important to be an informed consumer," Thomas stated. "There are around 6000-7000 plastic surgeons in the US. Many physicians in other fields and even non-physicians may identify themselves as 'cosmetic surgeons' and perform cosmetic procedures. Other related specialties (namely otolargyngology, ophthomology, oral-maxillofacial surgeons) also have subspecialties which focus on plastic procedures. They will usually identify themselves as 'facial plastic' or 'occuloplastic' surgeons. If you include all of these physicians as well, there are probably around 60,000. How do you choose? Never use a doctor unless he or she is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery."

"My goals," Thomas stated, "are to inform clients which doctors, only board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, have the best results (not just the best public relations firms behind them) and to help them choose the doctor most suited for their particular needs. I guide clients from beginning to end, answering all their specific questions and paving the way for them. I want to take the worry out of doing this alone and make it a pleasant experience. I work for them and, most important, I have kept my reputation for over 30 years. Referrals are available as well"

Neal Shultz, MD, Cosmetic Dermatologist based in New York City and seen on HSN, recently stated, “Denise understands plastic surgery and cosmetic dermatology from the inside out. Her experience with thousands of patients and countless physicians and her professional insights ensure great referrals to the best physicians. She’s a caring patient advocate and her clients immediately sense her deep fund of knowledge and compassion, resulting in feelings of confidence and security.”

Denise gives consultations by phone or Skype, in person and via email. She can be reached using the information below or by email at denise@denisethomas.com. More information is available at her website at http://www.DeniseThomas.com.

Denise give consultations by phone or Skype, in person and via email. She can be reached using the information below or by email at denise@denisethomas.com. More information is available at her website at http://www.DeniseThomas.com.

About Denise Thomas:

Denise Thomas is the world's first Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Consultant. She has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Discovery Channel, CNN, Fox News and Entertainment Tonight. She has been featured in Vogue Magazine, Allure, Glamour, American Express Departures, New York Magazine and many others.

Contact:

Denise Thomas
denise@denisethomas.com
http://www.DeniseThomas.com

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How To Avoid Plastic Surgery Nightmares In NYC - Denise Thomas, New York City Cosmetic Surgery Consultant, Offers Advice

Thomas, the world's first Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Consultant, has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, The Discovery Channel, Entertainment Tonight, Fox News and in Allure, Vogue Magazine, New York Magazine, Glamour and others

The public hears lots of horror stories about cosmetic surgery today for a number of reasons - most recently botched celebrity surgeries and the newest trend - cosmetic surgery to improve the 'selfie' or FaceTime appearance. Celebrities such as Meg Ryan, Renee Zellweger and Mickey Rourke make headlines, as do a few 'everyday' people who have cosmetic surgery after realizing that the impression they are making on social media may be less than stellar.

Denise Thomas is the world's first Cosmetic Surgery Consultant. She recently announced her current lineup of cosmetic surgery consulting services. Based in New York City, Thomas has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Discovery Channel, CNN, Fox News and Entertainment Tonight. She has been featured in Vogue Magazine, Allure, American Express Departures, Glamour and New York Magazine.

Denise helps take the worry and stress out of approaching cosmetic surgery alone and helps make it a pleasant experience. She brings 30 years of experience to the table for her clients and works with people worldwide. She can help anybody who might be considering Face Lifts, Nose Rhinoplasty, Breast Lifts, Breast Reduction, Eye Lifts, Thigh Lifts, Lipo, Ear deformities, Tummy Tucks, Botox, Juvederm, Restylane and nearly any other type of plastic or cosmetic surgery.

Plastic surgery is not just for celebrities. Social media has had a tremendous impact in regards to the cosmetic surgery industry. Many surgeons are seeing an increase in procedures due to FaceTime, Skype and the selfies.

"Do you love seeing  yourself on FaceTime, Skype or in a Selfie?" Thomas asked. "Not many do.  Clients used to mention not looking in the mirror. Now the first thing they say when calling me for a consult is, 'I looked terrible in a Selfie, and never do FaceTime, I need a face lift.' The numbers increase each week, pushing them to see a Plastic Surgeon, for those jowls and neck, and, of course, under the eyes. In the beginning I thought it a joke but no longer. I tried FaceTime and  . . . yikes....I had better call myself for a consult."

"My goals," Thomas stated, "are to inform clients which doctors, only board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, have the best results (not just the best public relations firms behind them) and to help them choose the doctor most suited for their particular needs. I guide clients from beginning to end, answering all their questions. I want to take the worry out of doing this alone and make it a pleasant experience. I work for them and have kept my reputation for over 30 years. Referrals are available as well"

Neal Shultz, MD, Cosmetic Dermatologist based in New York City and seen on HSN, recently stated, “Denise understands plastic surgery and cosmetic dermatology from the inside out. Her experience with thousands of patients and countless physicians and her professional insights ensure great referrals to the best physicians. She’s a caring patient advocate and her clients immediately sense her deep fund of knowledge and compassion, resulting in feelings of confidence and security.”

Denise give consultations by phone or Skype, in person and via email. She can be reached using the information below or by email at denise@denisethomas.com. More information is available at her website at http://www.DeniseThomas.com.

About Denise Thomas:

Denise Thomas is the world's first Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Consultant. She has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Discovery Channel, CNN, Fox News and Entertainment Tonight. She has been featured in Vogue Magazine, Allure, Glamour, American Express Departures, New York Magazine and many others.

Contact:

Denise Thomas
denise@denisethomas.com
http://www.DeniseThomas.com

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Denise Thomas, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant, Announces Lineup Of Services

Thomas, the world's first Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Consultant, has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Discovery Channel, CNN, Entertainment Tonight, Fox News  and in Vogue Magazine, Allure, New York Magazine, Glamour and many others

Celebrity plastic surgery horror stories are all over the news sites today.While it is possible that plastic or cosmetic surgery can help propel one to higher levels of  stardom, on the other end of the spectrum it can, in extreme cases and if done by the wrong doctor, who compromises the integrity of their features, utterly destroy promising careers. While celebrities such as Renee Zellweger, Mickey Rourke and Meg Ryan make headlines, many other people suffer from botched procedures without making headlines.

Denise Thomas, the world's first Cosmetic Surgery Consultant has announced her current lineup of  cosmetic surgery consulting services. Thomas has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Discovery Channel, CNN, Fox News and Entertainment Tonight. She has been featured in Vogue Magazine, Allure, American Express Departures, Glamour and New York Magazine.

As a personal Cosmetic Surgery Consultant, Denise helps take the worry out of doing cosmetic surgery alone and makes it a pleasant experience. She works with clients worldwide. She brings her 30 years of real world experience to the table for clients who are considering: Face Lifts, Nose Rhinoplasty, Breast Lifts, Breast Reduction, Eye Lifts, Thigh Lifts, Lipo, Ear deformities, Tummy Tucks, Botox, Juvederm, Restylane and nearly any plastic surgery her clients may be considering.

"My goals," Thomas stated, "are to inform clients which doctors, only board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, have the best results (not just the best public relations firms behind them) and to help them choose the doctor most suited for their particular needs. I guide clients from beginning to end, answering all their questions. I want to take the worry out of doing this alone and make it a pleasant experience. I work for them and have kept my reputation for over 30 years. Referrals are available as well"

Denise Thomas comes highly recommended by professionals nationwide. Neal Shultz, MD, Cosmetic Dermatologist based in New York City and seen on HSN, recently stated, "“Denise understands plastic surgery and cosmetic dermatology from the inside out. Her experience with thousands of patients and countless physicians and her professional insights ensure great referrals to the best physicians. She’s a caring patient advocate and her clients immediately sense her deep fund of knowledge and compassion, resulting in feelings of confidence and security.”

Lois Stern, author and Cosmetic Surgery editor stated, “For compassionate care and expert guidance you can’t do better than Denise Thomas It’s often said: “Imitation is the best form of flattery”. If so, Denise Thomas, the first cosmetic surgery consultant, should be duly honored. Many have followed in her footsteps, but Denise was the first to recognize this need and work diligently to embody her passion into a respected profession. Denise is the perfect guide for those seeking beautiful, long lasting and safe cosmetic surgery results."

Denise give consultations by phone or Skype, in person and via email. She can be reached using the information below or by email at denise@denisethomas.com. More information is available at her website at http://www.DeniseThomas.com.

About Denise Thomas:

Denise Thomas is the world's first Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Consultant. She has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Discovery Channel, CNN, Fox News and Entertainment Tonight. She has been featured in Vogue Magazine, Allure, Glamour, American Express Departures, New York Magazine and many others.

Contact:

Denise Thomas
denise@denisethomas.com
http://www.DeniseThomas.com

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Author And Beauty Expert Lois W. Stern Chosen As One Of 50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading

Author and nationally recognized beauty expert Lois Stern has been chosen as one of the '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading'. She is featured in a new book by the same name produced by The Authors Show.

[October 27, 2010 Wilmington NC ] Lois W. Stern, author and nationally recognized beauty expert, is featured in '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading. The book was written and produced by The Authors Show. She was chosen for the book as the result of the release of her book, Tick, Tock Stop The Clock and the release of her new edition of Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery with an interactive back-of-book CD.

"I am thrilled," stated Ms. Stern, "to have been selected for inclusion in the first edition of the Authors Show book, '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading'. Most anyone can crack open a stone, but to skillfully crack it open to uncover an exquisite, undamage jewel buried within takes experience and precision. So it is with quality writing, where only through equal measures of talent, perseverance, and word polishing can an author bring out the jewel buried within. Because I understand the challenges inherent to the writing process, I feel especially honored and somewhat humbled to find myself amongst the featured authors in this book."

Lois W. Stern is a nationally known author, plastic surgery expert, editor-at-large for MakeMeHeal.com and is the author of 'Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery' and 'Tick, Tock Stop The Clock'. She also recently released a Professional Edition DVD to help plastic surgeons save time, reduce patient stress and ease communication between surgeon and patient.

The Professional Series DVD is a natural extension to Stern's highly acclaimed book, 'Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery', which garnered a number of industry awards, was featured in a full length article on page 2 of the Sunday edition of the Style section of the New York Times and L.A. Times, and was just released in a new edition with an interactive CD. This CD should not be confused with the professional edition DVD which includes key excerpts from this book as well as helpful checklists, self-assessment forms, original articles, video and audio segments and more. Book excerpts detail the real life experiences of over 100 women who have undergone cosmetic surgery (including those of the author), and was crafted to help anyone considering cosmetic procedures better understand its emotional undercurrents while answering crucial questions, providing reassurance and offering guidance. In short, it is designed to help the prospective patient better partner with her surgeon to enhance the entire cosmetic surgery experience.

Ms. Stern is available for interviews and can be reached using the contact information below. '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading' is available at The Authors Show website at www.TheAuthorsShow.com. Ms. Stern's books and DVD programs are available at most online book outlets and from her websites listed below.

Profile:

Lois recently has teamed with Patty Kovacs, host of the Health and Beauty Revolution Show, to issue a no charge monthly newsletter/blog about health and ageless beauty. Their Coast to Coast ~ Eye on Beauty.Newsletter (www.coast2coastbeauty.com) has been created with the mission of empowering women to protect themselves by providing well-researched, unbiased information regarding innovations in aesthetic enhancement procedures and products. Lois is also editor-at-large for MakeMeHeal.com, the largest Internet site worldwide for news, articles and products relating to cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

During her twenty years as an educator, where Lois W. Stern took an active role in her field as a presenter at state and national educational conferences and served as Co-president of Suffolk Reading Council and subsequent Regional Director of Nassau and Suffolk LI Reading Councils, a number of her articles have been published by ERIC (U.S. Department of Education - Office of Educational Research and Improvement), parent newsletters, Newsday and the New York Times.

Stern continued to pursue her love for writing, and soon became co-editor of a Long Island Internet web-zine, LI EYE. As she created and authored the column Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives, she discovered her special niche of investigative journalism, and put those same talents to work in her book, Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery, where she was able to gain the trust of over one hundred women while interviewing them about some of the most intimate aspects of their lives. Lois worked along with 11 nationally renowned experts to write her second book, Tick Tock, Stop the Clock ~ Getting Pretty on Your Lunch Hour. Stern received a Bachelor of Science degree from Barnard College of Columbia University, where she majored in Sociology. She holds one Masters Degree in Elementary Education and a second in Reading and Special Education.

Contact:

Lois W. Stern
Web www.sexliesandcosmeticsurgery.com
www.ticktockstoptheclock.com
www.coast2coastbeauty.com
Email: cosmeticsurgery@optonline.net
Phone: 631-271-1566

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Book Marketing - An Interview With Lois W. Stern

Book marketing is fast becoming a very specialized sub-set of Internet marketing. I recently had the opportunity to speak with author Lois W. Stern, editor-at-large for MakeMeHeal.com and author of several books on the subject of cosmetic surgery.


Lois is a writer who has experienced success in regards to marketing her work in today's Internet marketing environment. She knows what must be done and she does it well. In this interview she gives us a glimpse into what she has done to achieve her current level of success.

How many books have you written - Tell us about them

I’ve written two books for adults and four books for children. My most recent books include Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery, which is an in depth look into the emotional undercurrents to cosmetic surgery. My second book, Tick Tock, Stop the Clock ~ Getting Pretty on Your Lunch Hour explains what to expect (and not expect) from the many non-invasive and minimally invasive aesthetic procedures that proliferate today.

What was your goal in writing these books?
The goals for these two books were very different. Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery was a blending of research, interviews (with over 100 women), and memoir. I know the common perception out there is that women who undergo cosmetic surgery are motivated by vanity, but I really didn’t find that to be the case. There are many other misperceptions floating about and taboo topics that I felt should be brought to light and did just that in SLCS. Tick Tock, Stop the Clock ~ Getting Pretty on Your Lunch Hour is packed with valuable, hype-free information about the non-surgical aesthetic treatments available to us today.

What have you found to be your greatest marketing challenge?
As authors, we write because we have something important to say or to satisfy a creative urge. Most of us give little thought to marketing our books until after giving birth to them. It wasn’t until my proof copy - that beautiful newborn baby - arrived in the mail, that I first began to focus on the next step - how to market my book. BIG MISTAKE! It’s absolutely essential to start building that platform early on, but so hard to do so before one has the credentials of a published book. It’s a catch 22 for most of us. Authors really need to work just as hard at building a brand for themselves as they do at writing their books - maybe even harder.

What is the key to successfully marketing books in today's environment?
Don’t get discouraged. If plan A doesn’t work out for you, be ready to move on to plan B. I contacted many radio personalities in the hopes of getting on the air - mostly with discouraging results. But after having many of my requests ignored or turned down, I struck gold with Patty Kovacs, host of the Health and Beauty Revolution Show out in California. Patty has interviewed some of the most famous plastic surgeons, dermatologists and New York Times best selling authors, so you can imagine my excitement in learning that I was going to be a guest on her show! That interview went very well, and we became friendly through a series of coincidences. We worked together on several writing projects, and here’s the most amazing part of the story. We are now partners and dear friends - with our own website and newsletter - without ever meeting in person!

What has been the most successful book marketing method you have used?
For me, giving live presentations and interviews seems to work well. Sometimes I seek them out, but at other times I am approached first. A journalist called to ask: “Do people tend to treat you differently after cosmetic surgery?” We talked for awhile and 3 paragraphs about me ended up in her article “Hey, It’s Still Me in There” on the first page of the Sunday edition of the Style section of the NY and LA Times. My Amazon sales went through the roof for the next few months.

Here’s another idea that has worked for me. I did a panel presentation for an authors’ conference called “Authors Helping Authors”. I try to live that motto as I do believe there are so many little ways we can help one another. If I particularly like a book written by a fellow author, I write a review and post it on Amazon with a 4 or 5 star rating. I have also made good connections leading to bulk sales for a couple of authors.

I do find it very satisfying to extend a helping hand to other authors and recommend a buddy system. But be forewarned, there is no free lunch. No one will continue to reach out to the author who is just a taker. We all have to think in terms of reciprocity, not just what’s in it for me!

What has been the least successful book marketing method you have used?
I agonize over the details too much and tend to lose sight of the big picture. Sometimes I just have to step back and say to myself: “Hey, what do you really want to accomplish here and is this the most expedient path to that goal?”

Do you follow a formal marketing plan for your book?
No, not really. But I do keep a notebook with an itemized list of tasks I want to accomplish each week. I feel so good when I can check something off as a task completed - especially if it has worked out well. That list keeps me focused and on target. I don’t always start at the top of my list and work my way down. It’s more a matter of what excites me that particular day, because I know if I feel energized, I’ll do a better job.

Does the level of competition for the buyer's attention (on the Internet) concern you?
I don’t know if ‘concern’ is the right word for what I feel, but the level of competition is certainly a reality. I am keenly aware of it. No doubt my job would be much easier if those numbers were cut in half, but there is no point in fretting about things I can’t control.

What do you see in the future for the small independent book store?
I worry about them. So many of the independents have gone out of business and I find that so sad. Even the gigantic B & N near Lincoln Center in NYC has announced that it’s closing it doors. Amazon offers books at such low prices that the brick and mortar stores simply can’t compete. I support our local independent, Book Revue, as much as I can because they and others like them offer services that Amazon can’t provide. I did two author presentations at Book Revue and so has just about every best selling author you can name, including an impressive list of celebrities and politicians.

At what point would you feel you would be able to say 'I've made it'?
I guess that depends on one's definition of success, doesn't it. When I receive e-mail messages from readerstelling me of the profound effect Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery has had on them, that's an unbelievably rewarding experience! Here are two examples: I received one e-mail with the words, "Greetings From Switzerland" in the subject line. This woman wrote that she had purchased 12 books on cosmetic surgery in preparation for her own facelift. Yet with all those books at her disposal, Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery was the one that she and her hubby kept going back to post-surgery because it told it all with such honesty and candor. (She even shared it with her plastic surgeon, who now recommends it to his English speaking patients.)

Another woman, who was emotionally overwrought post-surgery, wrote to tell me that in desperation she googled the words: "Sexual attraction toward your plastic surgeon", discovered SLCS, and wrote to tell me how much my book
helped her understand and work through her own emotions - so much so that she then ordered a second copy for her plastic surgeon with a note suggesting that he pay particular attention to chapters 5 and 6. You see, she had tried to discuss this topic with him, but his inadequate response actually exacerbated the issue.

What are your feelings regarding e-books and electronic book readers?
I just returned from the Infinity Publishing annual writers conference where their CEO, Art Glutz talked at length about the huge impact e-books are already having on the book publishing market. Other speakers voiced similar opinions. Jerry Simmons, twenty plus year veteran executive with Time Warner Books has been touting the coming impact of e-books on the publishing industry for several years. No one has that crystal ball,but at least we should be aware of what the experts are saying.

What advice would you give to other authors just entering the book marketing arena?
Treat rejections and disappointments as an opportunity to learn and grow. Don’t retreat. Just move on. The name of the game is perseverance.

Along with that I would add, trust and follow your instincts. I knew I couldn’t write Tick Tock, Stop the Clock ~ Getting Pretty On Your Lunch Hour - a book of considerable scope and information requiring considerable expertise, without the help of a variety of aesthetic professionals. Do you know how I recruited my experts? I simply called, introduced myself, explained my mission and asked.

Lois Stern is editor-at-large for MakeMeHeal.com, the largest Internet site worldwide for news, articles and products relating to cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Along with Patty Kovacs, host of the Health and Beauty Revolution Show she publishes a monthy newsletter entitled Coast To Coast - Eye On Beauty Newsletter.

During her twenty years as an educator, where Lois W. Stern took an active role in her field as a frequent presenter at state and national educational conferences and served as Co-president of Suffolk Reading Council and subsequent Regional Director of Nassau and Suffolk LI Reading Councils. A number of her articles have been published by ERIC (U.S. Department of Education - Office of Educational Research and Improvement), parent newsletters, Newsday and the New York Times.

Stern continued to pursue her love for writing, and soon became co-editor of a Long Island Internet web-zine, LI EYE. As she created and authored the column Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives, she discovered her special niche of investigative journalism, and put those same talents to work in her book, Sex, Lies and Cosmetic Surgery, where she was able to gain the trust of over one hundred women while interviewing them about some of the most intimate aspects of their lives. Lois worked along with 11 nationally renowned experts to write her second book, Tick Tock, Stop the Clock ~ Getting Pretty on Your Lunch Hour. Stern received a Bachelor of Science degree from Barnard College of Columbia University, where she majored in Sociology. She holds one Masters Degree in Elementary Education and a second in Reading and Special Education.

Lois Stern
www.sexliesandcosmeticsurgery.com
cosmeticsurgery@optonline.com

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