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Local books worth gifting for young, older readers alike
By Jack Rightmyer The leaves are mostly off the trees, the temperatures are falling, and we already had some snow. This is my favorite time to read a good book. We are also quickly approaching that gift-giving time of the year so here are a few suggestions by some...
Podcast: Networking & Putting Yourself Out There
This “Capitalize the Day” podcast was recorded in April 2025 in Saratoga Springs, NY, with Sabrina Houser, Founder of Capital CFO+, and Cara Maryanopolis, the Director of Marketing. It was my pleasure to chat with these ladies, sharing coffee and chatting in the...
Local books: Memories, magic and more
This has felt like a long winter, but we need to remind ourselves the days are staying brighter longer and spring is only a month away. Whenever I’m feeling like I’ve had enough of the cold, I relax in my favorite chair underneath a warm blanket with a hot chocolate...
Podcast: How to Write With a Heart
This podcast was recorded on January 15th at 8 PM EST for an inspiring The Above The Bar Podcast episode featuring Karen Lombardo, the creative force behind The Virtual Copywriter.
Niskayuna author pens children’s book inspired by family’s English bulldog
NISKAYUNA — Karen Lombardo has always felt that dogs have a certain kind of soulfulness. That’s maybe especially true for Miss Tillie, her 5-year-old brindle English bulldog, who gave her comfort in the wake of her husband’s death in 2021, and inspired Lombardo’s...
Capital Region Author Launches Children’s Book Series with a Mission
NISKAYUNA, NY - Local author Karen Lombardo debuts "Silly Lily Saves Miss Tillie," a heartwarming children's book that arrives just in time for holiday gift-giving. Published by Troy Book Makers, this first installment in a planned series helps young readers build...