355: Behind the Scenes of My Next Book and Why It May Be My Last

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Listen in to this episode of The Crystal Paine Show as Jesse and I talk about something that I have been working on for a long time: my sixth book, The 7 Habits of Financially Healthy Women, which comes out very soon on October 27th! The release date was originally September 15th, so having it pushed back six weeks at the last minute has made for an interesting fall. Between running our business during its busiest season and suddenly having all these podcast interviews lined up, I have had plenty to keep me on my toes but I am so excited to finally share this book with you!

I’m telling the story behind the book, including why I believe this may be my last one, what I learned from writing my very first book, and how this project became something completely different from my original idea. I wanted to create something more intentional than a collection of blog posts: a short, story-driven book that combines practical financial guidance with the personal experiences that shaped my approach to money, which includes lessons from my parents, the influence of my grandparents, and the legacy that they have left behind. I share stories that I haven’t told publicly before, along with some of the creative, outside-of-the-box ways my family learned to save money and build financial freedom.

We also discuss what financial health actually means to me. It’s not about having a huge bank balance, owning a home, or being debt-free. It’s about finding peace and living intentionally with whatever resources you have. I want you to see how budgeting can help you spend on what matters to you, whether that’s a vacation, a concert, or a special dinner, without the guilt and/or stress.

I am also sharing the resources available to help you put these ideas into practice, including my free five-day budget makeover and the exclusive bonuses that come with pre-ordering the book. We talk about the money toolkit, resources for having conversations about finances with your spouse, and my five-lesson 5 Days to a Financially Healthier You course. My hope is that you’ll walk away feeling encouraged, equipped, and confident that financial health is possible right where you are. You don’t have to have everything figured out to start making meaningful changes! I hope that you enjoy this episode, and please be sure to preorder a copy of the new book!

In This Episode
[0:35] – I explain how a last-minute six-week delay has complicated my upcoming book launch during my business’s busiest season.
[3:28] – Discover why pre-orders are important to authors and how they can influence Amazon’s stocking and marketing decisions.
[6:12] – I share the backstory of my upcoming sixth book and reflect on lessons learned from my first publishing experience.
[9:38] – I describe how fifteen years of experience have shaped my goal of creating a more intentional, story-driven financial guide.
[12:15] – I explain how family stories, my grandparents’ legacy, and practical money-saving lessons inspired this new book.
[15:25] – The new book has an affordable paperback format and also has preorder bonuses!
[17:52] – Readers who pre-order receive budgeting tools, spouse communication resources, and a comprehensive five-lesson financial wellness course.
[20:08] – Listen as I reframe budgeting as aligning spending with priorities, helping people pursue financial peace without guilt or shame.
[23:12] – I am offering preorder bonuses to library requesters, and I invite reader feedback and encourage preorders before the course’s January sale!

Links & Resources
Crystal Paine
Money Reset Toolkit
5 Days to a Financially Healthier You

Books
The 7 Habits of Financially Healthy Women: How to Stop Stressing, Begin Where You Are, and Build the Future You Want by Crystal Paine
Crystal’s Previous 5 Books

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