Sandi has had an interesting journey as an author. Her first book, a nonfiction book, was picked up by a traditional publisher. And then she decided to self-publish a children's book, on the same topic and in the same timeframe. So she's got a well rounded perspective of publishing!

We discussed:

• Sandi's journey and what she learned through the process taking two different routes
• Why and how she went with a traditional publisher for the first book
• The marketing struggles
• Marketing successes! Different ways she has gotten free media coverage including The Washington Post and Authority Magazine.
• Key aspects of my marketing plan including regional parenting magazines, niche Facebook groups, podcast and Facebook Live interviews. 
• And so much more!

Sandi Schwartz is an author and journalist specializing in parenting, wellness, and the environment. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, Scary Mommy, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and more. She founded the Ecohappiness Project to help families build a nature habit to feel happier and calmer by exploring positive psychology tools, such as mindfulness and gratitude, through a nature-loving perspective. Her new book, Finding Ecohappiness: Fun Nature Activities to Help Your Kids Feel Happier and Calmer, is filled with simple, practical tips for parents to incorporate these tools into their daily routine to help their children thrive. Sandi has a Masters in Government (Environmental focus) from Johns Hopkins University and Specialization Certificate in Foundations of Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. She is an active member in environmental and writing organizations, including the Women in Publishing Summit. She splits time between Florida and New Jersey with her husband and two children.

Learn more:
www.ecohappinessproject.com
Get the book: Finding Ecohappiness
Link to free Nature Habit Quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/60eb0dd25f6ef400171cdf67