Jen Worick

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  • Rejecting the rawdogging trend: Uninterrupted me-time at 35,000 Feet

    There’s a new trend being discussed amongst travelers that has unfortunately been dubbed “rawdogging.” I never expected this raunchy term for condomless sex to be co-opted by those flying the friendly skies but here we are. It is meant to describe the folks—mostly men—who do nothing on a flight except perhaps stare at the flight…

  • Evergreen publishing advice

    As I mull over what sort of up-to-the-minute publishing intel to share, I thought I’d review what Kerry Colburn and I posted on our Business of Books site over the years. Come to find out, most of the information is still mad relevant to your writing practice and publishing goals (except for sending your submissions…

  • The Richard Simmons effect

    I’m late to the Richard Simmons celebration of life because, well, this week, amirite? (Kamala, hell yes!) But I wanted to add my own condolences and experience to the heaping pile Richard Simmons anecdotes.  He was a true delight. Much like Mister Rogers, who I also had the good fortune to meet and work with,…

  • Let’s get your book published

    Hey burgeoning authors! I’ve left my position as publisher at Sasquatch Books and at least for the near future, I’ll be open for business…of books.  After six years acquiring bestselling titles and leading the adult publishing program with a Penguin Random House publisher, I have a treasure trove of industry intel to share with any…

  • The power of the empath

    Originally Posted February 16, 2021 When I was a kid, I used to sneak into my older brothers’ room and pull out cardboard boxes of comic books from their closet. I especially liked The New Teen Titans, where Robin and Wonder Girl finally got to run the show.  One of the team was a willowy shrouded figure…