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This book is about the power of love through unselfish acts of kindness. It is a tender story of concern for others and the happiness it brings two little poodles, Frankie and Ricky. It conveys to children that their departed pets haven’t forgotten them and that Heaven is a happy place. There is a general description of puppy mills. This story is a lesson in hope and courage that will brighten your day and lighten your heart. Frankie finds himself in Heaven worrying about his loved ones on Earth who are overcome with sadness after his death. He is given an assignment to go back to Earth and make his family happy again, as well as discover what his job will be in Heaven. In completing his task, Frankie learns about unselfish acts of kindness. With love and the help of friends, Frankie saves Ricky and other dogs from a puppy mill. He brings joy back to his family when he helps them find and adopt Ricky. Frankie goes on to experience rewards for his good works and great happiness in Heaven as he pursues his new mission: to rescue animals in need and find them forever homes.
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With four decades of experience in business leadership, managing customer service departments and large-scale business integration projects, Bill Leinweber has seen first-hand what it takes to succeed in the workplace—and where many young people stumble. Drawing from those years of insight, he’s created a practical, engaging guide for teens entering the workforce for the first time.
About the Book
Bill’s 5 Rules for Success is designed for any teen or young adult preparing for their first job. From middle schoolers with part-time gigs to college graduates starting their careers, the book lays out five timeless, easy-to-remember workplace habits:
Show Up
Be On Time
Be Productive
Show That You Care
Ask, “How Can I Help?”
Bill’s conversational tone, humor, and real-life stories make these rules relatable and memorable. Each chapter includes examples from his own career and a checklist that readers can use as a quick-reference guide.
The Inspiration Behind the Book
The seed for this book was planted 35 years ago when Bill hired a young delivery driver at a small office products company. On his first day, the new employee asked Bill a question no one had asked before: “What do I need to do to be successful here?”
Bill didn’t want to give a generic or one-size-fits-all answer. He went home, thought about it, and returned the next day with four simple rules that could apply to any job. Over the years, he added the fifth rule after witnessing the power of teamwork in action.
Why Readers Will Love It
This isn’t a textbook or a lecture. It’s a friendly, accessible guide packed with advice Bill wishes every young worker knew. Reviewers praise the book’s straightforward style, its blend of humor and detail, and the relatable “real-life” scenarios that illustrate each rule in action.
The book also addresses what to do when a job isn’t the right fit, empowering readers to make thoughtful career decisions early in life.
Who Should Read This Book
Teens starting their first part-time or summer job
College students balancing school and work
Young entrepreneurs launching their own ventures
Parents and grandparents looking for a meaningful graduation gift
Though written with teens in mind, Bill’s rules apply to anyone building a foundation for career success.
Looking Ahead
Bill’s 5 Rules for Success is Bill Leinweber’s debut book, but he’s already working on more. Projects in progress include a memoir and a stage play based on nearly 100 letters his father wrote to him over a 35-year period, offering yet another glimpse into Bill’s storytelling and reflective style.
Where to Find the Book
Bill’s 5 Rules for Success is available now in both softcover and Kindle formats on Amazon and available for a 10% discount directly from Bill’s author webpage at Outskirts Press.
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This author purchased the Virtual Book Tour marketing option, which allows self-publishing authors to connect with bloggers and harness the power of the blogosphere by taking their book on the “virtual road.”
As the television industry prepares to crown the year’s best in storytelling during Emmy Awards season this September, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the books that sparked these cinematic moments—especially those that started with an indie spirit.
While many Emmy contenders originate from traditional publishing houses, a growing number of adaptations trace their roots to self-published books, thus proving that stories born outside the mainstream can still break through to global audiences.
Self-Published Books That Made It to the Screen
Still Alice by Lisa Genova
Originally self-published in 2007, this powerful novel about early-onset Alzheimer’s was picked up by Simon & Schuster after early success and was later adapted into an Oscar-winning film starring Julianne Moore.
Emmy-worthy angle: Stories like Still Alice shine the spotlight on underrepresented experiences with emotional complexity, which is exactly the kind of storytelling award shows love.
Legally Blonde by Amanda Brown
Before it became a box office hit and beloved TV trope, Legally Blonde began as a self-published manuscript based on author Amanda Brown’s experiences at Stanford. The book-to-movie journey turned blonde protagonist Elle Woods into a pop culture icon.
TV-ready potential: Strong, distinct characters and timely themes (especially female empowerment) make for excellent adaptations.
The Martian by Andy Weir
Weir’s sci-fi survival story began as a serialized blog and self-published eBook before it was picked up by a major publisher and adapted into an Oscar-nominated blockbuster starring Matt Damon.
Streaming success factor: The right blend of humor, science and heart can make even niche genres binge-worthy.
Why Emmy Season Matters for Indie Authors
Television and streaming platforms are hungry for fresh, character-driven stories, especially ones with built-in audiences and high-concept hooks. Self-published books are increasingly viewed as viable IP (intellectual property) for adaptation, especially in an era when traditional gatekeepers are no longer the only path to Hollywood.
If your book has strong characters, rich world-building or timely themes, it may have screen potential, too.
Tips for Indie Authors with Adaptation Dreams
Here’s how to position your self-published book for future adaptation opportunities:
1. Craft a High-Quality Pitch: Create a one-page adaptation pitch that sums up your book like a series or movie. If you’re not sure how, Outskirts Press can help develop one with our Pitch Deck marketing option.
2. Build a Reader Base: Streaming studios are watching all social media platforms (think #BookTok on TikTok), as well as more specifically book-related sites like Goodreads and Amazon (yep, believe it or not, Amazon still sells BOOKS, too!). Strong reader engagement = adaptation interest from studios, streaming services, and agents.
4. Highlight Visual & Episodic Potential: Does your book or series of books lend itself to episodic tv? Could it be a series? Guess what series on HBO started off as a series of densely-crafted fantasy novels. A little show called “Game of Thrones.”
Page-to-Screen Dreams? It Starts with Publishing Smart
If your next book idea feels “binge-worthy,” make sure your publishing path reflects the quality producers look for. With services like:
Custom cover design
Press Kits with visual hooks
Award recognition and media outreach
Book-to-film pitch consultation
…Outskirts Press can help take your book from the page to the pitch room and maybe, one day, the red carpet…
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