Friends and readers around this watery planet, it is that time of year yet again.

My annual shameless plug for a proud piece of paperback literature that has soared into double-digit sales last year: Black Beans, Mean Business, by yours truly.

The book is the perfect stocking stuffer for the budding entrepreneur in your life – from the high school techie dropout to the retired garage tinkerer and everyone in between…we all have a story, and mine is about black beans. Throughout the struggle and strife of the early days, there was but one consistent thing day-to-day – a can of beans. This book shares business tips, little anecdotes, and recipes that will prove to be your survival guide in this venture, or beyond.

Happy holidays, and happy reading! Enjoy!