Steven W. Booth (2)

The Art of Being Found is a clear, human guide to how creators and fans discover each other in the modern world. It is not a marketing manual. It is a practical way to understand how people actually move through the world, what they pay attention to, and why certain voices stay with them long after the moment of discovery. If you make anything—stories, music, videos, art, ideas—you already know the inner tension between wanting to be seen and wanting to stay safe. This book helps you approach that moment with clarity instead of fear. It explains why the “fear of looking foolish” is so common for creators, why consistency matters more than volume, and how small, steady actions build trust over time. You will learn how fans look for the voices that feel like home, how emotional resonance works, and how to create a presence that is sustainable for you, even on difficult days. Instead of pushing you to be louder, this book shows you how to become more visible in ways that fit your personality, energy, and creative weather. It also offers a realistic look at the roles of publishers, curators, reviewers, and the wider ecosystem your work enters—what they can do for you, and what will always remain yours alone. Whether you are at the beginning of your creative life or many years into it, The Art of Being Found gives you a gentle, steady framework for showing up in the world without burning out—and for letting the right fans find you in their own time.

Charlotte Wilson is an investigative journalist reporting on a global pandemic that seems to have no identifiable cause. When she is contacted by the COO of a multinational biotech company claiming he has the answer to what’s making people sick, Charlotte and her producer Nick start dreaming of Pulitzers and national syndication.  But as she begins to uncover the truth, Charlotte discovers she is at the center of a conspiracy that is 12 years in the making, one that touches every part of her professional and personal life. Millions of lives depend on her breaking the news, but the story is so big, will anyone believe it? Charlotte may not live long enough to find out.  Steven Booth’s The Orchard is many things – an intriguing mystery, an intense suspense tale, a terrifyingly plausible bio-thriller – but overall it’s just plain great. Pick it up at your own risk. You’ll be in its grip from the first page to the last…and thinking about it long after you put it down. —Steve Hockensmith, author the Holmes on the Range mysteries and The White Magic Five and Dime