Under One Hour Turns 5 Years Old!!!

Under One Hour, LLC just hit the 5 year mark! 

The majority of time UOH has been in business was spent developing the concept and writing the first book. Expansion really only began in 2016. As 2017 continues to move along, we are excited about the projects currently underway as well as new topics to come. We also welcome many new authors in the near future.

We started with an idea to share personal finance with the world. As we researched and wrote the first book, we continued to form and reshape the format to the 6 sections and word count per section it is today. After publishing it, we continued to think of how to structure and market the business most effectively.

In 2016 we redesigned the cover and expanded to a type of franchise model which greatly benefits the author. This was set up as the industry typically has the publisher keeping most of the royalties while the authors do the hard part but keep less. We then went out and found some great authors which have written or are currently writing books.

As a result, we were able to host a book launch and signing event at the Evanston Public Library in November. It was great to meet some of the fans and sign books.

Some fans with the authors

In March, UOH has 2 new events to be represented at. The first is March 11th at the North Suburban Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Then on Sunday March 12th, we have an Author Fair at the Palatine Library! Be sure to stop by and show your support.

Current List of Books

• Personal Finance by Andrew Brown and Brendan Connolly (Digital and Paperback)

• Pokemon Go by Steven Grajek (Digital)

• The Films of Sam Mendes by Michael Jolls (Digital and Paperback)

• Children's Literacy by Magdalena Teske (Digital and Paperback)

• Nutrition by Kathy Brown (Digital and Paperback)

New and Exciting Books - Our current authors are working on finishing books to be published in 2017! 

• The History of the US Marine Corps by Andrew Belet

Future Books

There are many other book topics that are in the early stages of writing or which authors have approached UOH with the desire to write. Below are some that are scheduled for 2017:

• The films of Christopher Nolan
• Marketing
• Parenting
• The Rise of Donald Trump
• Buying, Driving and the Future of Cars 
• The films of Steven Spielberg
• Buying a Home
• Geocashing 
• Traveling to Germany

Interview Series/Podcast - UOH is in the process of launching an interview series of the authors and other published authors in regards to their topics, and writing process. We are also considering doing a podcast for live interviews. What do you, as the reader, think?

Translator - UOH is looking for a translator for Spanish primarily. If you, or anyone you know, would like an opportunity to translate, please reach out to us and we can get started. If you can translate a different language and would like to take on this challenge, let us know!

Want to Write for UOH? Have a non-fiction topic you would like to write about, or want to know how to start? Contact us and we can get your writing dreams to come to life!

Thank you

We want to give a big thank you to everyone who has supported the UOH mission of delivering high quality content in a easy, and short, format. We appreciate all of our customers, followers, friends, and families! 

Questions/Comments - If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to us and we'll get back to you in a short manner. 

2016 Recap and the New Year

As we cruise to the end of the year, there is much to look forward to in 2017. 2016 showed a ton of progress for Under One Hour, and 2017 looks to continue that progress in a big way!

2016 Accomplishments

New Cover Design - Under One Hour had a new cover designed for every book. Thank you to all of the feedback on the cover to help design it to what it is today, and a BIG thanks to Steven Grajek for doing some phenomenal cover work! We feel the cover stands out and better aligns with the marketplace. 

Additionally Personal Finance Under One Hour was slightly revised to include the introduction of robo-advisors in Section 6.

New Authors and Books - Several new and experienced authors were hired to write books on their topics of expertise. Below are the newest authors with their published books:

• Pokemon Go by Steven Grajek

• The Films of Sam Mendes by Michael Jolls

• Children's Literacy by Magdalena Teske

Book Launch and Signing - Under One Hour hosted this event at the Evanston Public Library in November and provided snacks and coffee for all who attended! It was great to meet some of the fans and sign books.

Some fans with the authors

Andrew Signing "Personal Finance"

Michael Signing "The Films of Sam Mendes"

Andrew meeting a young fan interested in "Pokemon Go" and "History of the Marines"

2017 Plans for an Exciting Year

UOH's New Position - We would like to welcome Michael Jolls as our new Marketing Director! His experience in daily promotion, film, and previous books makes him a great addition to our team. We look forward to putting his new ideas in motion and delivering great content to our fans and customers.

New and Exciting Books - Our current authors are working on finishing books to be published in 2017! Below are the newest authors with their books on PRE-ORDER:

• Nutrition by Kathy Brown

• The History of the US Marine Corps by Andrew Belet

Other Books planned - There are many other book topics that are in the early stages of writing or which authors have approached UOH with the desire to write. Below are some that are scheduled for 2017:

• Buying, Driving and the Future of Cars 
• Buying a Home
• Geocashing 
• The films of Christopher Nolan
• Traveling to Germany

Interview Series/Podcast - UOH is in the process of launching an interview series of the authors and other published authors in regards to their topics, and writing process. We are also considering doing a podcast for live interviews. What do you, as the reader, think?

Translator - UOH is looking for a traslator for Spanish primarily. If you, or anyone you know, would like an opportunity to translate, please reach out to us and we can get started. If you can translate a different language and would like to take on this challenge, let us know!

Want to Write for UOH? Have a non-fiction topic you would like to write about, or want to know how to start? Contact us and we can get your writing dreams to come to life!

Thank you

We want to give a big thank you to everyone who has supported the UOH mission of delivering high quality content in a easy, and short, format. We appreciate all of our customers, followers, friends, and families! 

Questions/Comments - If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to us and we'll get back to you in a short manner. 

Buying Inexpensive, but Healthy Food

Hi UOH friends!!

Under One Hour has generously invited me to write a guest post for healthy eating on a budget.  For those of you who don’t know, I am a Registered Dietitian and yoga instructor with a blog over at www.lifenutritionyoga.blogspot.com.  I love creating inexpensive, tasty, and healthy meals, which is why I’m here today.  Let’s get started, shall we?!

First things first, set your budget.  Like many other things in life, it is good to have a plan and budget before you get to the store.  Look online at store ads to see what’s on sale and compare it with what your family eats (food thrown away is wasted money and resources, so be sure to eat what you buy).

Next, make a list with your family and be sure to have a snack before going to the store.  It is much more tempting to buy food when you are hungry.

When you get to the store, search for the deals.  Things like a reduced price produce cart are always a good find, just make sure to use those items first because they might spoil quicker.  Also, stick to your list, making only select exceptions.

Finally, for a touch of variety and fun, each week, buy at least one fruit or vegetable that you have never tried.  Special produce can be a bit more expensive, but when you buy small quantities of it every now and then, it allows different nutrients into your diet as well as new flavors and variety! Remember, it can take up to 15 tries before someone likes a food, so if a new food doesn’t take right away, try preparing it differently another time.

For instance, have you ever tried purple Cauliflower?

Thanks again to Under One Hour for letting me write this guest post. I hope the information helps the next time you go to the grocery store. Be sure to check out my blog at www.lifenutritionyoga.blogspot.com

Kathy Brown, RDN, LDN
Blog - www.lifenutritionyoga.blogspot.com
Website - www.TheYogiRD.com