A Gift of Healing: the gofundme Campaign for Patti Danos

Patti Danos has endured a perfect storm of medical setbacks recently. Patti was the independent publicist for both of my books, and in particular a good friend and wise counselor about publishing, media and careers. For instance, she learned about the opening for managing editor of Leader to Leader early in 2011, encouraged me to apply, and I was brought on that April. It would not have happened without her encouragement, and I’m forever grateful.

Patti is also a terrific writer and editor who gently guided me to sharpen and focus my articles and related promotional material. I first came into contact with her when I was with USA TODAY, and when I was looking for an independent publicist in 2009 for Living in More Than One World: How Peter Drucker’s Wisdom Can Inspire and Transform Your Life, I discovered that she represented a number of other Berrett-Koehler authors.

Patti got her start years ago working for the mega-selling author Ken Blanchard, and eventually went solo. Her integrity and plainspoken honesty have earned her the trust and respect of numerous journalists. Please consider contributing to and sharing this new gofundme campaign, to help cover some of her expenses. It will be great to have her back doing what she does best!