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Sharing your story of Greatness is important because it builds human connection, fosters empathy, and creates a sense of community by showing others they are not alone. It facilitates personal healing, strengthens resilience, and turns personal experiences into valuable wisdom that can inspire or help others navigate similar challenges.
About this special "collaborative" Publishing Project
About The BOOK
In their forth coming new book, “GreatNests: True Stories of How Family, Faith, and Fortitude Generated Greatness,” the Cobb’s goal is to affirm a lifelong belief: “You don’t have to be famous to be great.”
The excerpt above, titled, “Greatness,” is from Earl’s 48th High School Reunion keynote address and captures the foundation for their belief.
In reenforcing this belief, the Cobbs 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 'great nest' is unique. Our literary goal in GreatNests, is to showcase as many of these lives and 'nests', as possible.”
BEcome A GUEST AUTHOR, Share Your Story and win a $3,000 Writer's Grant.
In GreatNest®, the Cobbs offer you the opportunity to join them as a Guest Author, 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 great "Home" or “Nest” from which you ascended, and share how your family, faith and fortitude contributed to your greatness.
You will also have the opportunity to rece a $3,000 Writer's Grant to use as you wish to further your literary and communications goals.
Partnering with RICHER Press and the GreatNests® National Book Project by funding encouraging and meaningful Writer's Grants.
MANASPIRITS is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. Since 2009, their sole mission has been to strengthen the ability of individuals to contribute to their families and their communities by supporting directly and collaboratively life enrichment, philanthropic and economic empowerment activities
"Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them."
--William Shakespeare
"Human greatness does not lie in wealth or power, but in character and goodness. People are just people, and all people have faults and shortcomings, but all of us are born with a basic goodness." --Anne Frank
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 possibly be.
Together the Cobbs 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.
While society frequently measures greatness through visible achievements like fame or material success, many philosophical and spiritual perspectives suggest that “true” or “objective” greatness is found in the quiet, consistent, and often unseen acts of a well-lived life.
This is how we characterize your "Greatness" and "Why"...
- If you can recall all of the major circumstances in your life when 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.
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 a pre-submittal manuscript coaching session. Just use the “Story Help” Contact Form on the book's webpage.
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.
ALL PERSONAL 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 your 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, and can purchase additional copies at print cost.
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. Charlotte earned her undergraduate degree in Business and an MBA from ASU and her Professional Doctorate in Nutrition from LaSalle University.
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 Transit Express Same Day Delivery, the Betterliving Patios and Sunrooms of the Central Carolina Dealership, and a General Nutrition Center (GNC) franchise.
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.