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ABOUT THE authors
Ervin (Earl) Cobb and Charlotte D. Grant-Cobb, PhD
Earl Cobb and his wife, Charlotte Grant-Cobb, PhD, have been married for over 40-years and throughout their professional careers they have been passionately engaged in using their love for reading and their commitment to helping others become the best they can be. Together they have published twenty books and over 100 articles —all sharing lessons-learned to benefit others.
What do you think of when you hear the worD GREATNESS?
We Think and Believe that You Don't Have To Be Famous To Be Great
We believe that regardless of your Birthplace and Occupation, you will be remembered as being great:
- If you can recall all of the major circumstances in your life for someone reached out to you and said I need you, and without hesitation you showed up.
- If your church or your community ask for your help and even though at the time you may have had so many others tugging at your time and your energy but you still gave all that you could give.
- If regardless of the differences and conflict with certain people in your life including some family members who may have deserved to hear every bad word that could come out of your mouth, instead, you found a way to publicly have nothing but kind words for everyone.
- And, If you made it a habit to under promise and over deliver.
- And, if you have always felt comfortable in your skin.
- And, if you have consistently found a way to include others in your victories.
- And, if you have focused on solutions and not blame, if you seek, as well as, share knowledge.
- And, if you have warmly and deeply been appreciative of the kindness and the benefits received from others.
Then, we believe that you will be remembered as being great.
About this special "collaborative" Publishing Project
About The BOOK
In their forth coming new book, “GreatNests,” the Cobb’s goal is to affirm a lifelong belief , that is, “you don’t have to be famous to be great.” The excerpt above, titled, “Greatness,” from Earl’s 48th High School Reunion, captures the reasoning for their belief.
In reenforcing this belief, they share, “Our life experiences have proven that even though none of us choose our birth family, it is the Family that raises us, the Faith we develop along the way, and the personal Fortitude we all maintain throughout our lives that becomes the primary source of our Greatness.”
As Charlotte puts it, “True greatness is generated within the Homes or Nests that build the critical foundations for all great lives and each of them are unique. Our literary goal in GreatNests, is to showcase as many of these nests and great lives, as possible.”
Your Opportunity to Share Your Story
In “GreatNests,” the Cobbs offer you the opportunity to join them, and be a significant part of this universal affirmation. You will have the opportunity to submit a short story which captures the uniqueness of the “nest” you ascended from and share how your family, faith and fortitude contributed to your greatness.
You will also have the opportunity to win the $3,000 grand prize if your story is accepted for publication and chosen as the best of the rest.
The 3-Step Submission Process
1. Visit the book’s webpage @ https://richerlifellc.com/greatnests2026
You should do this frequently for story submission “News” and “Updates.” You can also request some pre-submittal manuscript coaching by using the “Story Help” Contact Form.
2. Submit your completed manuscript for review and acceptance before June 30, 2026.
3. Obtain and sign a Collaborative Publishing Agreement.
STORY SUBMISSION PROCESS AND GUIDELINES
THE 3-STEP STORY SUBMISSION PROCESS
1. Visit the book’s webpage @ https://richerlifellc.com/greatnests2026
You should do this frequently for story submission “News” and “Updates.” You can also request some pre-submittal manuscript coaching by using the “Story Help” Contact Form.
2. Submit your completed manuscript for review and acceptance before June 30, 2026.
3. Obtain and sign a Collaborative Publishing Agreement.
STORY SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- Only final and completed stories should be submitted for Publishing Review.
- Your story must be original work, not previously published.
- Quality Photographs will enhance your publishing consideration.
- You must own all publishing rights to the full manuscript and photographs.
- Your story must be no less than 800 and no more than 1,500 words in length.
- All stories must be submitted in MSWord format directly to the publisher at books@richerlifellc.com
- Photographs can be JPEG or PNG with resolutions greater than 300 pixels.
- All submissions must include the following contact information:
Full Name/Email Address/Contact Phone Number (Required to Process Grand Prize Winners)
ALL INFORMATION WILL BE TREATED AS CONFIDENTIAL and WILL NOT BE SOLD OR USED FOR ANY SALES AND MARKETING PURPOSES.
You will be formally notified when we receive your story submission and when you story is ‘Accepted” for publication in the book. If accepted, you will receive a “complimentary
copy of the “Hardback” version of the book after publication.
YOU CAN DOWNLOAD A PDF COPY OF THIS INFORMATION BELOW
More About the Cobbs
Ervin (Earl) Cobb and Charlotte D. Grant-Cobb, PhD
The story of authors is one of a long-standing personal and professional partnership spanning over 40 years. Together, they have transitioned from successful corporate careers to becoming prominent voices in leadership, self-improvement, and personal development.
Personal Background and Education
The couple's journey began at Arizona State University (ASU), where they met as graduate students.
- Ervin (Earl) Cobb: Originally from Georgia, he earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from Tennessee State University and an MS in Engineering from ASU. He later completed graduate management studies at MIT Sloan School of Management and Stanford University.
- Charlotte D. Grant-Cobb, PhD: Born in Texas and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, she earned her undergraduate degree in Business and an MBA from ASU.
Professional Careers
Before becoming full-time authors and speakers, both held high-level executive roles:
- Earl Cobb: Spent 34 years in corporate America, holding senior positions at Motorola, Honeywell, The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, and Wells Fargo Bank. He also served as the CEO of the high-tech startup MedContrax, Inc..
- Charlotte Grant-Cobb: Her career includes roles as a Stock Broker, a Vice President at Wells Fargo, Assistant Deputy Director of Housing for the State of Arizona and a Lead Manager with the National Science Foundation. She is also an entrepreneur who has owned multiple small businesses, including GNC franchises.
Authorship and "Richer Life"
In 2010, they founded Richer Life, LLC, a media and publishing company based in Phoenix, Arizona. They were co-hosts and producers of the nationally broadcasted talk show, "Living a Richer Life: Life Changing Talk Radio."
As a husband-and-wife writing team, they have co-authored seven books, including:
- Living a Richer Life: Getting the Most out of Life's Gifts and Circumstances
- Living a More Thoughtful Life: Thinkable Thoughts and Relevant Reflections (Released Oct 2022)
- Becoming A People Person in the Post COVID-19 Era
- Pillow Talk Consciousness: Intimate Reflections on America's 100 Most Interesting Thoughts and Suspicions
- Navigating the Life Enrichment Model™
Individually, Earl is a prolific author with over 18 books focusing on project performance and leadership. His latest books include,
Becoming Transformational Leaders In The Post-Biden Era: Leveraging Visioning, Veracity and Vocalization, LEADERSHIP FRONT AND CENTER: A Decade of Thought and Tutelage, The Conscious Citizen: A Journey In Citizenship and The Tough Questions .
Charlotte is known for works like Until I Change: Affirmations for Mastering Personal Change, and Transition: Solace and Comfort for the Broken Hearted.