Viva Editions are books that inform, enlighten, and entertain. The very name, "Viva!", is celebratory. And while Viva Editions is a line of books that are as fun as they are informational, the intention behind Viva is very serious—these are books that are truly helpful and intended to enhance people's lives.


Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Please join us for a Friday filled with inspiration!

Nina Lesowitz - Living Life as a Thank You | A Great Good Place for Books
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A Great Good Place for Books proudly welcomes Nina Lesowitz, as she reads from LIVING LIFE AS A THANK YOU, a book that can help transform fear into courage, anger into forgiveness, isolation into belonging, Friday, November 6th, 7:00 pm.
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Monday, November 2, 2009

moments of reflection and gratefulness

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A Perfect Moment: Embrace Gratitude

Embrace Gratitude

Imagine living as if each day were a gift.

Envision that from the moment you woke up until you hit the pillow at night, your heart was filled with joy, your mind still and calm.

Just picture a world without grumbling, a world where everyone is happy and grateful for where they are. Studies show that gratitude is a key component of personal happiness. People who are grateful about specific things in their past, who celebrate the triumphs instead of focusing on losses or bitter disappointments, tend to be more satisfied in the present.

Gratitude Practice: Create a list of the 10 things you are most thankful for in your life. Carry it with you or post it on your mirror, on your refrigerator, or at your office. The items on your list will seemingly leap off the page when you most need a reminder of what you are grateful for.

—adapted from Living Life as a Thank You (Viva Editions & Cleis Press) by Nina Lesowitz and Mary Beth Sammons

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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Cupcakes Take the Cake -sweet!

Ladies We Love: Rachel, Nichelle and Stacie of Cupcakes Take the Cake

Written on October 14, 2009 at 12:20 pm, by sharmon

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rachel and nichelleRachel Kramer Bussel, Nichelle Stephens (pictured at right) and Stacie Joy are the women behind one of the sweetest blogs we know, Cupcakes Take the Cake. Now you may be wondering when the whole cupcake fad is going to blow over, but these ladies have been blogging since 2004 and they’re convinced that cupcakes are here to stay. Cupcake lovers come toCTTC for recipes, decorating ideas, event listings—you can even find a cupcake shop in your area. So give their blog a look, and we totally don’t blame you for stopping by a bakery on your way home!

Rachel Kramer Bussel
What makes me a lady: I write thank you notes (and send snail mail), I’m a good friend and I try to think outside of the box.
Favorite guilty pleasure: Tabloid magazines. (Love ‘em and read way too many of them.)
Three things on my life list: Become a mom, cook a fabulous meal for someone special and get published in The New York Times.
If I could have a superpower, it would be: Mind reading.
Ladies I admire: Jeannette Walls, Martha Stewart, Michelle Obama, Anna Quindlen, Mary Lou Lord, Guinevere Turner, Christina Hendricks, Madonna, Virginia Postrel, Molly Crabapple, Samara O’Shea, Hollis Gillespie and Mary Pols.

Nichelle Stephens
What makes me a lady: I enjoy hosting events, making introductions and connecting people. Hopefully my efforts make New York City seem more like a friendly small town than a big scary city.
Favorite guilty pleasure: Cupcakes.
Three things on my life list: Owning my own home, meeting Oprah Winfrey and visiting Hong Kong.
If I could have a superpower, it would be: To teleport myself down to Atlanta whenever my Dad makes his famous chili.

Ladies I admire: My mom (Regina Stephens), Santigold (recording artist) and First Lady Michelle Obama.

CTTC logoStacie Joy
What makes me a lady: I’m a hard-working, driven, empathetic, well-mannered, witty and amusing woman. I’m also a lady because I was raised to be one—manners are important to me, even as they become less-important to those around me. I am a lady because I remain old-fashioned when it isn’t politically correct, and maternal, even though I have no children. You can also call me a lady because I am a mass of contradictions, a work in progress, and devoted and loyal to those I love.
Favorite guilty pleasure: Cupcaking, for sure.
Three things on my life list: Around-the-world travel (still so many places I have yet to see!), making a difference and leaving a legacy.
If I could have a superpower, it would be: Invisibility.
Ladies I admire: The list is very long…Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sandra Day O’Connor, Sojourner Truth, Margaret Sanger, Rosa Parks, Virginia Woolf, Marilyn Monroe, Mother Teresa, Diane Arbus. Alice Waters, Bettie Page, Janis Joplin, Lily Tomlin, Julia Child, Drew Barrymore, J.K. Rowling, Tina Fey, Gypsy Rose Lee, Margaret Cho, Erica Jong, Donna Jean Godchaux, Billie Holiday, Cleopatra, Nancy Pelosi, Anne Frank, Frida Kahlo, Isabel Allende, Maya Angelou, Sally Ride, Ann Corio, Joni Mitchell, and Susan Faludi. (I am sure I am forgetting so many!)

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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

A Girl's Night Out with The Frugal Foodie!


Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Frugal Fun for All - The KGO GNO!


Grab your girlfriends, mom, sisters and co-workers and join me and the women of KGO Newstalk 810 for an event like you've never seen - it's KGO Girls' Night Out!

The new Mission City Ballroom at the Santa Clara Convention Center will play host to a night full of food, wine, music and fun. It's a combination of informative classes and demonstrations, food and wine tasting on Friday, October 23.

All of the women who make KGO tick will be on hand to share their hobbies, interests and we'll take the party to midnight with live music and karaoke.

Don’t worry about finding a ride home, the adjacent Hyatt Regency Santa Clara has a specially priced Girls' Night Out rate of $81.00 per room, including breakfast and a tickets to the Saturday activities including a live broadcast poolside with KGO's own fitness and health guru Joanie Greggains. Joanie’s show will include live guests and experts on topics on everything from skin care to the latest fitness trends plus more classes and demonstrations throughout the morning! Check out some of things we have planned:

Morning News Anchor Jennifer Jones –"My Big Fat Napa Wedding." Jen teams up with her sister-in-law Brianne Jones and shares cost conscious tips on how to plan a party or wedding on a budget. Top Chef’s Ryan Scott chimes in with great food ideas for your next shindig!

Business Reporter and Author Lynn Jimenez - "Lynn’s 4K Theory of Investing and other useful things." Author of Se Habla Dinero will share her 4 basic principals of finance.

Afternoon News Anchor Rosie Allen and MindBodyWardrobes present - "Self-Confidence in Times of Transition." Personal style changes during transition... clues to help you find your style. Wardrobe tips focusing on projecting the authentic you and tips on clearing out the 'past lives' in your closet that no longer work for you.

South Bay Reporter Jennifer Hodges, color forecaster Lark Coryell, and designer/abstract artist Janet Gordon-Roberts - "Home Design on a Dime."

Weekend Host Pat Thurston - "Mommy Cubed." Pat will take you through the rollercoaster of parenting -- the exhaustion, fear and fun of triplets!

Reporter Jenna Lane - "Mom’s the Word!" Jenna is getting ready to welcome a baby into her life, and maybe you are too -- as a mom, grandmother or aunt. With a reporter's zeal she's been investigating the healthiest and most affordable baby products.

KGO Web Producer and Newswriter Jen Poole - "Byte Me!"Jen, the proudest of nerd girls, talks about "PurseTech." From apps to gadgets, she'll share mobile solutions for busy women that'll pique your inner geek.

KGO Jetcopter Traffic Reporter Michaelynn Meyers -"Changing Careers Mid Stream." Michaelynn Meyers in conversation with KGO’s Career Coach, Marty Nemko, about choosing or changing careers.

Dr. Dean Edell’s popular producer, Heather, and Bombshell Betty –"Burlesque 101"- Learn techniques of burlesque performance and get in shape while shimmying and shaking your way through a fun dance routine! Internationally acclaimed burlesque star, Bombshell Betty, will show you how to strut your stuff in a lighthearted and sexy class atmosphere.http://www.bombshellbetty.net

Demonstrations and Authors

  • Chef Ryan Scott - from Bravo’s "Top Chef"

  • Mind Body Wardrobe Expert - Nancy Korbet 650-678-3034

  • Author and Lecturer Dr. Lara Honos-Webb

  • Zumba lessons from David Dixon Jr. owner of Xtreme Fitness Silicon Valley.
    A fun, sexy workout. Simple, yet diverse choreography from many Latin cultures. You do not have to be a dancer to take this class. The moves are carefully chosen to give you a total body workout. The music is always exciting and includes: Salsa, Merenge, Bachata, Cumbia, Reggaton, Soca, Samba.

  • Lara Starr, producer of "Consumer Talk with Michael Finney" and author of The Frugal Foodie Cookbook will demonstrate easy ways to decorate adorable cupcakes, and create soothing at-home spa treats for pennies. Make & Take you own mini cupcake and spa candy while supplies last!

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Monday, October 5, 2009

Fun with Lara Starr and The Frugal Foodie Cookbook!


A week ago Saturday, Lara Starr, co-author of The Frugal Foodie Cookbook: Waste-Not Recipes for the Wise Cook (Viva Editions) and marketing manager at Chronicle Books, hosted a launch party and fundraiser in San Rafael, where books were provided by Book Passage, Corte Madera. At the "Cheap Date with the Frugal Foodie: A Benefit for the Marin Community Food Bank": from l. to r. Starr; Brenda Knight, associate publisher of Viva Editions (an imprint of Clies Press); and friend Daphne Philips.
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Thursday, October 1, 2009

NIck Belardes is hitting the Random Obsessions Road!

Weirdest Book Tour of the Year
on the Web and in Your Town

Fresno Famous decided to go where few reporters dare, read this revealing article on The Mothman, as told by Nick.

Powell's Books blog mentions Nick and a love for all things odd, read the blog post here.

Waves of Tech talks about Random Obsessions,listen to Episode 1! 0 here.

Merced or bust? The Merced Sun-Star gives a warm welcome to the Random Obsessions event, read the article here.

Upcoming Events:
October 3, 2009 @2:00PM
Barnes & Noble (7849 North Blackstone Ave.)
Fresno, CA

October 8, 2009 @7:30PM
Booksmith (1644 Haight St.)
San Francisco, CA
With guest appearances by Viva Editions's associate publisher Brenda Knight and Examiner.com reporter Tony Rodriguez.

October 9, 2009 @7:30PM
Books Inc (1344 Park St.)
Alameda, CA

October 10, 2009 @7:00! PM
The Green Arcade (1680 Market St.)
San Francisc! o, CA

October 16, 2009 @6:00PM
Borders (2080 California Ave.)
Seaside, CA
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