Here’s some Scary Good News for You!
I love announcing the births of new books and the authors I’ve assisted in the journey. Angie Callen, author of Scary Good: Discovering Life Beyond the Sunday Scaries, will “Bring Light Into the World” to many readers and have a ripple effect on families and communities worldwide.
She leads her readers on an adventure to a more aligned self, one where we’re no longer dreading Sunday evenings and the coming work week, but excited to see what opportunities await us.
Angie’s storytelling elicited out-loud chuckles (causing a few looks from my partner across the room), moved me to heart-opening tears (I need to charge extra for those), and reminded me that we are all worth every ounce of happiness, success, and fulfillment we desire.
Our Backstory
About eight years ago, I needed to revamp my resume, and Angie and I crossed paths on LinkedIn. She did a bang-up job on three different approaches, and I effortlessly landed a new teaching gig in Colorado.
But there’s more.
We had another connection. We both fly fished! And so we did. One October morning in 2019, I drove over the pass from Manitou Springs to Carbondale to meet with Angie. First, we had breakfast, and then we hopped into her car with all of our gear and headed for the Roaring Fork and Frying Pan Rivers.
Later in the day, we met her husband, Jim, for dinner at a Mexican restaurant, to celebrate a day of fun. Jim is now my website guy.
And yes, Reggie and I are thinking of paying Angie and Jim a visit, so I can show him the beautiful waters and do some fly fishing!
Now back to the book!
“Scary Good is a reflective, practical guide for anyone who feels that familiar sense of dread as the weekend winds down, and suspects the feeling…isn’t really about Monday.
“Blending personal storytelling with thoughtful prompts and real-world insight, Angie Callen explores what the “Sunday Scaries” often reveal: misalignment, burnout, and the quiet pressure to live a life that looks successful on the outside but feels off on the inside. Rather than offering quick fixes or rigid formulas, Scary Good invites readers to slow down, question expectations placed upon them, challenge societal norms, and reconnect with what actually matters.
“Through honest reflections, humor, and hard-earned perspective, Callen examines identity, values, transitions, and the courage required to make intentional choices—especially when clarity is lacking, uncertainty is present, and change feels uncomfortable. Each chapter encourages readers to notice their patterns, challenge self-limiting beliefs, and create space for a more sustainable, values-aligned life.
“Part memoir and part personal development guide, Scary Good is written for the burnt out, the brave, and everyone in between. Whether navigating a career shift, exploring personal reinvention, or simply realizing that something needs to change, the book offers reassurance that uncertainty is not failure, discomfort is not weakness, and growth rarely follows a straight line.
“Ultimately, Scary Good is about learning to trust yourself, take meaningful action, and build a life that doesn’t fall apart every Sunday night.
“Because in the end, it’s not just about the work, but the human doing it.”
Find out more about Angie here.
“Part memoir, part master class, Scary Good is written with refreshing, laugh-out-loud honesty. Angie Callen shares her personal and professional challenges — and the solutions she discovered along the way — to inspire us to live our values and our purpose. Readers will see themselves in every chapter.”
Carol Lin, Emmy Award–Winning Journalist and Author of When News Breaks: A Memoir of Love and War