Big news. Two books. And … the future.

 

A very wise woman once told me that life is a game of Call & Response.

And in every moment, you have an opportunity to ask yourself –

“What calls to me — from the world, from my heart, and from God?”

 
If you had asked me that question three years ago, I would have said — in complete honesty —
 
“I don’t know. But I’m pretty sure it doesn’t include a cubicle.”
 
If you had asked me that question two years ago, I would have said –
 
“I think I know. And I’m pretty sure it involves working as a scribe … a soul stenographer … a storyteller.
Someone who can channel other people’s messages into words they can use, to move their missions forward.”

 
If you asked me that question today, I would say –
 
“I know — for now. And right now, I am called to serve the world as a writer & teacher.

I am called to mentor rising artists & entrepreneurs.

I am called to share everything I know about precise & powerful self-expression — in life, love & business.

I am called to be an icon of originality.

I am called to lead by example — by playing more than I work, by telling the truth, and by making good art. Every day.

I cannot wait to answer each new Call. Oh, I am READY!”
 

Here’s what’s on the horizon for you & me …

 

❤ BOOKS!

 
I got a book deal, y’all!

My first print book — 50 Ways To Say You’re AWESOME — will be released in Fall 2013, through Sourcebooks. Mark your calendar. It’s gonna be MEGA.

I’m also collaborating with Potter Style (a division of Random House | Crown Publishing) on another booky project.

(It’s going to make you swoon.)
 

❤ LIVE EVENTS!

 
My next weekend workshop will be Feb 8 – 10, 2013 in Alberta, Canada.

It’s going to be a glorious winter retreat, with snowflakes, yoga stretch breaks (!), spirited conversations and sumptuous wordsmithery.

So much writerly love. I can’t wait to share it with you.
Be there.

❤ VELOCITY!

 
If you’re hoping to book a 1-on-1 playdate with me, you’ve got a while to wait.
I’m booked solid until August 2013. You can always jump on my waiting list,
or better yet — come to a workshop, and we’ll jam, group-style.
 

❤ PLAYTIME!

 
I’ve got a new digital product in my SHOP — it’s a spunky little wee-book called
100 Ways To Play With Yourself: How to be hilarious, whip-smart & sexy.

Grab it for $20, and $5 from every purchase goes to The Women’s Earth Alliance — a righteous non-profit that supports women in developing regions. YAH!
 

❤ MYSTERIES!

 
I have a momentous idea for a social experiment … and it’s all about ORIGINALITY. I’m going to reveal all the details on a live broadcast, later this year.

(You’re on my mailing list, riiight?)

❤ Oh, and one more thing…

 
How ’bout this brand-spankin’ new website, huh?
I need to thank …

Paul Jarvis. Masterful veggie-pumped coder + designer extraordinaire.

Jenn Kelly. My new headshots make me feel … very fancy.

Annika Martins. Your eagle-eyed proofreading & formatting saved the day.

Hiro Boga, Dyana Valentine, Erika Lyremark & Danielle LaPorte. For reminding me what I’m All About.

Theresa Reed. For helping me choose the most cosmically-sound timeframe to pitch my book.

Kristina Holmes. My literary agent! Your diligence knows no bounds.

Amy Oscar. For helping me be a Messenger.

All of you. For trucking along with me, all these years.
 

To the future!

devotion // liberty

Comments

Big news. Two books. And … the future. http://t.co/M4LCT63b via @Alex_Franzen

Oh my gosh! There’s so much to YAY about here my head’s going to explode!

Congratulations, Alex! Very exciting news indeed.

Alexandra Franzen | Laser-lucid lessons on life, love, work & writing. http://t.co/OqcnaD0C via @alex_franzen

You inspire me @alex_franzen BIG :) ‘s & best of luck! http://t.co/nJelAVqn

Ooooh gorgeous new site!! And congratulations! So much lovely, wonderful goodness! :D

I’ve spent the last 15 minutes drooling over this gorgeous design! You’ve got to check out @alex_franzen’s new look; http://t.co/hsz72XnQ

Big news. Two books. And … the future. http://t.co/CusYTsaJ (congrats to @alex_franzen) AWESOME :)

I love the picture of you laughing in your yellow dress. Just how I imagine you to be in real life. lol. I am so excited for you and all of the amazing things you are doing! Thank you for inspiring me!

Katie on Oct 26, 2012 Reply

Love the new site, adore those photos of you and LOVE that we are both Sourcebook authors.

One day, we shall have to meet in person to celebrate that fact!

RT @WhenIGroUpCoach: It’s so fab to see @alex_franzen fly (and her new site gives me the vapors): http://t.co/W0DngdPq

Alexandra Franzen | Laser-lucid lessons on life, love, work & writing. http://t.co/5X6VAXXL via @alex_franzen

Dear lovely Alex! Thank you so much for including me in your breakthrough post – you inspire me like crazy. :)

GALAXY SIZED CONGRATS, Franz!

Love this declaration! Nothing better than getting excited about our projects again and again than by shouting out them out to the world! Can’t wait for the book launchhhh!!

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