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Meet the MM Publication Community

Meet the MM Publication Community At 5 Two Press, we are excited to shine a spotlight on our collaboration with the MM Publication community, an inspiring group of writers dedicated to sharing...

Rachael Rantz: Author of The Bones and The Bereaved

Meet Rachael Rantz Rachael, the creative force behind The Spirit of Ray, is a multifaceted artist and healer deeply involved in death work. Her journey, inspired by her beloved’s progression to...

Vivianna Severance: Author of The Tarot Alchemy Collection

Meet Vivianna Severance Vivianna Severance is a multifaceted creator, healer, and owner of Wild Raven’s Nest in Terrell, TX. Her journey, deeply rooted in a blend of spirituality and creativity...

Cathy Hartley: Author of Fellowship of the Pots & Co-author Worth Far More Than…

Meet Cathy Hartley Cathy Hartley lives in Northern Illinois with her husband, John and their white fur-ball, Zoe. Being a writer, speaker and Soul Care Coach, she loves nothing more than watching the...

Dianna Olson: Co-Author of Worth Far More Than…

Meet Dianna Olson Dianna Olson lives in a small town in Northern Illinois with her husband of 33 years, Gary.  They have 2 grown children that have turned out pretty great (either because of their...

Kristen Rud: Author of The Wheel of the Woman and Founder of MM Publication

Meet Kristen Rud Kristen Rud is a visionary community leader who has dedicated her life’s work to walking with women through holy rites of passage and the sacred daily mundane. She began her studies...

Sharissa Bradley: Author of Journey Back to Health

Meet Sharissa Bradley Meet Sharissa Bradley, a passionate health advocate and author of “Journey Back to Health.” In her transformative book, Sharissa shares her personal experiences and...

Bethany Luchetta: Author of the Roadie Wife Series

Meet Bethany Luchetta Author of The Roadie Wife Book I and The Roadie Wife Book II: Finding My Way. Bethany Luchetta is a writer of life and reality. She earns her living elsewhere, but her passion...

Unveiling MM Publication Volume 01: A Celebration of Women’s Stories

We are thrilled to announce the release of MM Publication Volume 01, a collaborative endeavor by 5 Two Press showcasing the diverse and inspiring voices of women. In this blog post, we’ll delve...

Nurturing Women’s Wellbeing: A Journey through “The Wheel of the Woman” by Kristen Rud

Learn more about Kristen Website: https://www.mmwomenswellness.org Get the book: https://www.mmwomenswellness.org/book Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mm.womenswellness Introduction: In a world...

Finding Healing and Hope: A Journey Back to Health with Author Sharissa Bradley

Introduction: In the midst of life’s trials and tribulations, there are stories of resilience, courage, and healing waiting to be told. Today, we embark on a profound journey as we delve into...

Unleash Your Creativity: Introducing the 5 Two Press Writing Club

Are you ready to embark on a journey of imagination, inspiration, and creativity? Look no further! 5 Two Press is thrilled to announce the launch of our newest initiative: the 5 Two Press Writing...

Step 10: Spreading the Word – Mastering Book Marketing

Congratulations on reaching the final step of our ’10 Steps to Publication’ series! Step 10 is all about marketing your book and telling the world about your literary masterpiece. In this...

Step 9: Hitting ‘Publish’ – The Final Stage of Your Publishing Journey

Congratulations! You’ve reached the ultimate step in your publishing journey with 5 Two Press. Step 9 is all about that exhilarating moment when you finally hit ‘publish’ on your...

Mastering the Technical Details: A Guide to Self-Publishing with Confidence

Welcome back to our ’10 Steps to Publication’ series, where we provide invaluable insights to empower your self-publishing endeavors. Today, we’re delving into Step 8: Mastering the...

Designing Your Self-Published Book

Step 7 in our series of “10 Steps to Publication” is all about designing your manuscript and finally starting to put the book pieces of the book together. Up to this point we have already...

Elevate Your Manuscript: A Guide to Finding and Hiring a Professional Editor

Are you ready to bring your manuscript to its fullest potential? Welcome back to our continuing series, ‘The 10 Steps to Publication,’ where we provide invaluable insights to empower your...

Unveiling Step 5: Beta Readers

Welcome back to our “10 Steps to Publication” series! In our previous steps, we’ve embarked on a journey of manuscript shaping. If you’ve missed any of those previous steps –...

Shitty First Draft

Step 4 in 10 Steps To Publication So far we’ve gained insight into how to elaborate on “who” in order to find your Target Audience, and how to Brain Dump and Strategize for the...

Strategy

Step 3 in 10 Steps To Publication Learn how to master the Art, and create a powerful book-writing strategy that works! This episode delves into the art of crafting a book-writing strategy that not...

How To Publish Your Book For Free With Amazon KDP

Say What? Sharissa is going to show you how to publish your book for FREE? Isn’t that how we make money? Yes! But making money isn’t our only goal. We also genuinely want to help our...

Unveiling the world of ‘Fellowship of the Pots’

What secrets are hidden in the mind of its brilliant author, Cathy Hartley? What lies beyond the pages of this enchanting novel? We’ve been granted a unique opportunity to explore the mind...

What is a Brain Dump?

Step 2 in 10 Steps To Publication A brain dump is an essential technique used to compose your book. It serves as a creative exercise to unleash your imagination and organize your thoughts effectively...

How To Find Your Target Audience

Step 1 in 10 Steps To Publication Welcome, aspiring authors! Today, we have an exciting topic to delve into: finding the perfect reader for your book. One of the key elements to successful publishing...

MM Publication, Inspiration for the Modern Magdalena

Presenting: MM Publication, Inspiration for the Modern Magdalena. A revolving publication. In this episode, Sharissa explains what that means, what you can expect, and how to get your copy of the very...

Costs of Publishing

  Hi and welcome back! You’ve learned the 10 Steps to publishing, now let us explore what it will cost to publish your book. In this installment, Sharissa explores some subjects that you maybe...

Ten Steps to Publication

Motivation, obstacles, determination, challenges, enthusiasm… The book writing and publishing process is full of all that, and more. Sometimes getting past those things requires baby steps. In...

Bethany Luchetta, our first author!

Meet our very first author, Bethany Luchetta. In 2022 The Roadie Wife wove us through Bethany’s life with her honest and open account of her experiences with divorce and re-marriage. 2023 brings...

Fellowship Of The Pots

We’d like to introduce you to Fellowship Of The Pots, by Cathy Hartley. You might remember Cathy from Worth Far More Than… where she co-authored with her sister, Diana. In Fellowship Of...

Dianna Olson and Cathy Hartley, authors of Worth Far More Than…

Introducing Worth Far More Than… written by sister authors Dianna Olson and Cathy Hartley. Two sisters that view the world through very different lenses. View our intro to Worth Far More...