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Hey, I'm Dallas!
I’ve spent the past two decades immersed in the publishing industry, building my career as a best-selling author of nine books across a variety of genres. As a book coach, I have helped women around the world birth their books and live their dreams. I don’t just want you to be a published author – I want you to be a THRIVING author, confidently sharing your ideas, making an impact with your words, and owning your unique voice that deserves to be heard!
MY PUBLISHED BOOKS
Book Club Guides
I love to visit book clubs — both in-person and virtually over Zoom! It's so much fun to answer questions and hear readers’ thoughts and insights. Download the free Book Club Guides for bonus material about each of my books, recipes, discussion questions, and more!
Featured Speaker at San Francisco Peninsula Writers
It was a joy and delight to be the speaker for the February meeting of the San Francisco Peninsula Writers, a branch of the California Writers Club. I gave a presentation about Making Short Fiction Your Playground for Experimentation and Innovation. What a warm, welcoming, and lively group -- the energy in the room was magical!
(SFPW members: you can click the "Read More" link below to access my presentation slides. I know it was a lot to write down!)
Episode 192: Overcoming the "Second Book Slump"
In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m reflecting on how welcoming a second baby relates to birthing a second book.
Episode 191: How to Overcome Overflowing Ideas Syndrome!
In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m talking about what I call Overflowing Ideas Syndrome. It’s when you have so many ideas that it's really hard to commit to one idea and easy to get distracted.
Episode 190: Tips for Writing Your Book Description
In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m excited to share what has helped me write my back cover and my longer book descriptions.
Thriving Authors Academy
My signature six-month small-group mentorship program for people who are committed to birthing the book inside their heart. With weekly coaching calls, intimate writing workshops, supportive co-writing sessions, and 20 master-class video lessons on all aspects of the writing, publishing and marketing process -- this dynamic high-touch program provides a nourishing, personalized container to finally write, finish + launch your book!
"There is no one in the world who could have bought this book out of me the way Dallas did. She is an absolute superstar and fountain of writing knowledge. I have such respect and gratitude for Dallas and the way she helped me bravely bring my book into the world."
–Lenore Pearson, holistic counsellor and author of SELF ASHORED: NAVIGATING YOUR WAY ON LIFE’S VOYAGE (Best Indie Book Award winner)
“Dallas’s program was just what I needed to get my book out of my head and onto paper. Every week, I looked forward to our coaching calls and her positive energy. I never thought I would be a published author, but Dallas made it happen. I recommend her program to anyone who is dreaming of writing a book. I know I will definitely be using her services again for my next writing adventure."
–Melissa DaSilva, LICSW, Executive Life Coach, and author of THE PROFITABLE PRACTICE
"The live support that Dallas offers and how she customizes it to each person is crucial to moving forward in your book. It takes you so much further than if you try to go it alone without that support. Even though this is a group atmosphere, it feels so customized and personalized, which is so important in whatever phase of writing your book you are in."
–Brianna Wilkerson, Holistic Health and Life Coach, Podcaster, and Essential Oils Advocate
Book Breathrough Intensive
A 60-minute 1:1 session with me to talk through whatever is tripping you up or holding you back from your book-writing dreams. Pick my brain. Let's strategize together. Whether it is figuring out the best structure for your book, overcoming imposter syndrome, nailing down your perfect pitch letter, or anything in between -- I'm here to help!
The Thriving Authors Podcast
On the Thriving Authors Podcast, we delve into all aspects of what it takes to get your dream book out of your heart, onto the page and into the world, connecting with a wide audience of readers. Tune in for new episodes every week where I share behind-the-scenes lessons from my own book-writing and publishing journey, interviews with successful published authors, and tips and advice you can start using today to move you forward in your writing life.