There’s a very particular kind of tension I feel in a lot of people in our community. On paper? They’re accomplished. Thoughtful. Respected. Their work changes lives. And yet… there’s something that wants to come through them they can't ignore. A book. Not the kind you write to boost your brand. Not the kind you write because someone said it’s good for business. The kind that won’t leave you alone. I’ve felt this tug before - when something inside me knew it was time to say the thing in a more permanent way. Not a post, a podcast episode, or a launch. Something timeless that would live beyond me. But the resistance can feel so convincing. Who am I to write that? Do I really have time? What if it’s not as good as it needs to be? That threshold moment - the space between knowing and doing - is sacred. And it’s also wildly uncomfortable. That’s why I want to introduce you to someone who's truly a miracle worker: Keira Brinton, founder of JOA Publishing and the Spotlight Sponsor of our most recent Relaxed Money Live event. Keira is a single mother of five who, just a few years ago, had $5,000 in her bank account and a vision. In the last 2.5 years, she’s grown her company to over $3 million in revenue by helping thought leaders bring their most important messages into the world. She’s also the host and producer of the upcoming documentary-style TV series Writer’s Island, following leaders as they write and birth their books. But here’s what makes her work distinct: She doesn’t begin with outlines or publishing tactics. She begins with identity. Her free 90-minute workshop, The Author Threshold, is for leaders who feel the quiet urgency of a book that hasn’t been written yet. Inside, you’ll explore: • The shift from “one day, someday” to clear next steps • Why carrying an unwritten book can create tension in your body • How identity is built through aligned action—not waiting for confidence • How to steady yourself to hold the visibility and responsibility of authorship • What becomes possible when you stop postponing the message you were given Keira and I both know books are among the few creations that live beyond our lives. Long after stages are forgotten and social posts disappear, books remain. If you’ve felt that under-the-surface urgency - if there’s something in you that knows your message belongs in a more permanent form - this is a beautiful place to cross that threshold. You can join The Author Threshold Workshop here. Your message didn’t come to you by accident. It may be time to let it move through you. Xo, Kate |