The 7 Books I Read During My Recovery
During my recent recovery from my sixth Crohns intestinal surgery, I took the time to read as much as possible. I’m usually more of a TV binger or classic movie-watcher, but I was determined to shut off the technology and Read more…
The 27 Things I Miss from a Pre-Internet World
The internet is amazing. For the first time in human history, information and global access are at our fingertips 24 hours a day and the technology providing that access has us connected like never before, altering how we live our Read more…
Why There Should Always Be Books Printed on Paper
Technology changes everything and you can’t un-invent disruptive tools once they enter the marketplace. E-readers and portable computers masquerading as phones have made the world’s libraries one click away. But, I hope books will also continue to be available in Read more…
Browser Bookmarks are Destroying Society
Convenience has a price. The creation of internet bookmarks has made sifting through infinite piles of digital information nearly effortless. They’re also destroying this country. Why? They create a false, personalized version of the world. In a digital life, you Read more…
Amazon – A Land of Opportunity?
Amazon is like what America used to be. While listening to a recent debate about whether or not Amazon is good for readers, some heavy hitters on both sides of the argument discussed the pros and cons about the behemoth Read more…
Does Self-Publishing Diminish Quality Literature?
There are many people who believe the glut of independently published works will diminish the quality of literature in the marketplace. They argue that the traditional publishers are the ones who bring true literature to the world. My response? Who Read more…
The Fifth Assassin – Book Suggestion
The Fifth Assassin, by Brad Meltzer, is an intriguing political thriller that keeps you guessing until the very last chapter. Meltzer is a fan of history. His shows on A&E, Decoded and Lost History, are great examples of his passion Read more…
Don’t Let Pride Diminish Your Opportunities
Many years ago I worked in television for a bit and, like everyone else, started out at the bottom. I was a runner/gopher for over a year. That meant I had to feed the crews, get lunches, run errands, etc. Read more…
Word Count & First Draft Finished
The first draft of Kneel & Prey has been completed. If you’ve been following along, this isn’t so much a first novel, as a reboot. The first novel, Water & Blood, became the fifth novel. The second first novel, The Read more…
Word Count and Under Writing
Even though the title of the first Gabby Wells novel was finally released (Kneel & Prey), I have been writing the first draft of the story since the beginning of August. I originally set my word count goal at 50,000, Read more…
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