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Sacred Fire: Memoir of A Marriage
Publication Announcement: Sacred Fire: Memoir of A Marriage - 19 May 2025 How do two people who deeply love and respect each other walk hand in hand when they don’t see eye to eye? Uma, her husband of seventeen years, and teenage daughter have relocated to Chicago in the spring of 2008. Within weeks, her mother in Southern India is diagnosed with cancer. Nine months later Uma gets the dreaded phone call. Her mother is dead. This unfathomable loss triggers Uma’s rebirth and sp

Michelle Ireland
May 5, 20252 min read
Simple but powerful question to unlock authentic storytelling
There’s a moment in the writing journey that we always look forward to at Soul Spark Publishing.
It’s the moment an author begins to consider not just what they’ll say—but how they want to say it.

Michelle Ireland
Apr 30, 20252 min read
The 3 Biggest Publishing Myths (That Might Be Holding You Back)
Think traditional publishing is the only way to be taken seriously? Think again. Discover the three biggest publishing myths that might be h

Michelle Ireland
Mar 13, 20252 min read
The Ripple Effect of Sharing Your Story
When you share your story, its impact goes beyond you. Stories create reflection, healing, and courage. Discover the ripple effect of storyt

Michelle Ireland
Mar 1, 20252 min read


Meet Sarah Mac, new author
Sarah Mac is the author of the forthcoming book, The 6-Figure Creative: Heal Your Relationship With Money Doing Work You Love , publishing December 2024. Let's meet Sarah... Sarah Mac is a Creative Brand Strategist and Money Mentor for creative entrepreneurs who want 6-figure years, without being glued to their laptops, while living a life where health, adventure and creativity are the priority. She helps coaches, healers and creators to earn more by attracting clients throug

Michelle Ireland
Nov 19, 20241 min read
How to Prepare to Write a Non-Fiction Book
When you begin to dream about writing a book your highlight reel is often focused on the feel of the book in your hand, the raving reviews f

Michelle Ireland
Nov 13, 20245 min read


Meet: Laura McCafferty
Co-Author of The Me I Didn't See Volume One of the FoundHer Series A quick Q&A with co-author, Laura McCafferty, to see what her...

Michelle Ireland
Jul 8, 20243 min read


Read now... Explore your own depths and reclaim the "me" you didn't see.
Publishing Announcement: The FoundHer Series presents, The Me I Didn't See, an extraordinary collection of personal revelations from sixteen

Michelle Ireland
Jun 1, 20241 min read
You don't always end up writing the book you thought you would
The reality is this: you don’t always write the book you set out to write. And… you often don’t figure that out until you’re 20,000+...

Michelle Ireland
May 8, 20243 min read
Publishing Announcement: A new collaborative book series from FoundHer
Soul Spark Publishing partners with Chantelle Adams and FoundHer to bring readers a new collaborative book series. Soul Spark Publishing...

Michelle Ireland
May 7, 20241 min read
Crafting a Cohesive Brand: Strategies for Entrepreneurs' Book Success
Hiya! This week, we're delving into the art of brand alignment for women entrepreneurs writing books. Crafting a book that aligns...

Michelle Ireland
Apr 30, 20242 min read
Mastering the Write Path: A Guide for Entrepreneurial Women
Hiya! This week, we're diving into the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs with limited writing experience. Whether you're staring at...

Michelle Ireland
Apr 30, 20243 min read
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