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Gisela Hausmann 

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Gisela Hausmann was born in Vienna, Austria. Widowed at age thirty-eight, raising her two young children alone, she made it her mission to help others in similar situations. 

Her unusual background includes work experiences in the film industry, teaching, and the industries of construction, transportation, and aerial photography. While living her life to the max she became an expert in using determination as a tool. Gisela Hausmann has authored and published seven books.
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Naked Determination: 41 Stories About Overcoming Fear

motivational, life skills, non-fiction

Reading “Naked Determination” will change your life. It will remind you of YOUR OWN strength. You’ll be able to apply its neat tricks to change your life even before you have finished reading. 

“Naked Determination” is not a self-help book. It empowers by being real and authentic. No lists, step-by-step or alike required…
                                                                  
                                                       
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Naked Truths About Getting Book Reviews

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non-fiction, professional 

Amazon top reviewer Gisela Hausmann reveals best strategies for seeking book reviews. 

CONTENT 
All books need more reviews 
A proven fact
Authors have all advantages on their side
That’s me
How to build up reviews strategically 
Getting reviews from friends, colleagues, and friends of friends 
What if you don’t have too many friends who enjoy reading? 
5-star reviews that don’t help
1-star reviews that help selling books
What you need to know about fake reviews
Getting reviews from people who attend book signings 
Getting reviews from (local) newspaper editors
Getting reviews from known book bloggers
Why you need to save blogs – forever 
Buying reviews from paid review services 
Getting reviews from Amazon top reviewers 
Always remember – asking for reviews is about your book 
The best strategy is to stick to your genre and show off
How to react to negative book reviews
Do not give away information nobody needs to know
Authors’ worst mistake
Authors’ second worst mistake
Author’s third worst mistake 
What if your book already has a few ‘not helpful’ reviews? 
Finding a mentor
7 Thoughts to keep you going 
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Naked Words: The Effective 157-Word Email

motivational, life skills, non-fiction

Release date: March 14, 2015

PRE-LAUNCH price US$1.49 (regular price US$2.99) 

Do you want to write more effective emails? Gisela Hausmann has analyzed 100,000+ emails for effectiveness and personal appeal. In 'NAKED WORDS: The Effective 157-Word Email’ she reveals key factors for success. 

Content: 
3 STATEMENTS ABOUT COMMUNICATION 
WHY IS THIS BOOK TITLED ‘NAKED WORDS’? 
WHY SHOULD YOUR EMAIL HAVE 157 WORDS? 
EXAMPLE OF A PERFECT EMAIL 
WHAT ABOUT IF IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PRESENT YOUR MESSAGE IN ABOUT 150 WORDS? 
IMPORTANT PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS 
MIND-BOGGLING STATISTICS 
THE PROBLEM WITH TEMPLATES 
THE 7 PARTS OF AN EMAIL 
27 EXAMPLES OF LUDICROUS EMAILS 
7 WORDS YOU SHOULD NEVER USE IN AN EMAIL 
TYPOS, MISSPELLINGS, & THE MOST INFAMOUS WRITING ERROR 
THE THANK-YOU EMAIL & THE SEASONAL SURPRISE EMAIL 
WHAT ABOUT IF ALL OF THIS DOES NOT WORK? 
ONE LAST WORD 
IN THE PRIVACY OF YOUR OFFICE (BONUS STORY)                                                              
                                                       
                                              
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