For this week's podcast I interview author Jennifer Louden, whose most recent book, "Why Bother," will be published on April 21. Louden was one of the earliest self-care authors who published her first book, "The Woman's Comfort Book" in 1992. She has since publshed eight books.
But the one coming out next week, "Why Bother," she says, is the culmination of her life's work.
It took Louden 11 years to solidify the concept and finally write "Why Bother." So to say that it's a bummer that she's publishing it—self-publishing it, by the way—during the coronavirus pandemic is the understatement of the year.
But in our conversation, she tells me she's letting go of her plans to promote the book. Most of them won't happen. That's not to say she hasn't had some good cries, but she says she's at peace with releasing a book in the time of coronavirus, and finding creative ways (like doing lots of podcasts) to get the word out. 
I have a feeling the lack of a book tour will not prevent "Why B