This was a pleasant surprise in my inbox yesterday. I am not alone! I have maintained for years that the best part of being an independent author is that you get to make all the decisions about your work. That is also the worst. It really means that you have to do it, not just …
I just don’t get it. Why? Why? It is all so fucking inane. Inane. Inane Why the fuck would I want an ai assistant when I write. Jesus fucking Christ. It is the LAST THING I WANT
“You can’t ‘write a bestseller” because that implies more control of the immediate literary universe than anyone has.” – Norman Mailer, July 1984 “The public may be stupid, but they will immediately see the insincerity of a book that was written to be a bestseller.”- William Burroughs, later that day I came across the above …
New Year’s Day this new year This year I celebrated New Year’s Day on the day after Thanksgiving on the shores of the Ohio River. That is what I have been doing for the last several years now. If you are a little confused, I will be happy to explain. It not about …
Coffee Novelist Goes Fishing- Most folks take coffee breaks. But America’s Premier Coffee Novelist is taking a break from coffee- to go fishing. What that means is that I’ve reached an agreement with Pete’s Press to publish my YA novella, Ironjaws. And I am thrilled to have such a great partner in this endeavor. Pete’s …
“What else to you do, besides work for Innetech?” Asks random person at holiday party or work event. “I’m an author,” You reply, holding a cookie decorated like a wreath. “Like James Patterson or Jane Austin?” “Not exactly,’ You pause searching for a quick answer, wanting to bite the cookie instead of going into details …
I chose that to headline for this list of mediation wisdoms that resonated with me while reading A Practical Guide to Buddhist Meditation. I use it because the list will only make sense if you’ve practiced meditation before, or at least you will recognize the wisdom in them. It is like having someone explain the …
Every morning comes early. So I use my DeLonghi espresso unit to make a doppio to start my day. It starts my body. Next, I start my mind by making a few entries in my journal. I’ve called my journals Sketchbooks of the Mind for as long I can remember. I borrowed it from the …
Happy National Cappuccino Day! Today, we raise our cups to one of the world’s favorite drinks—the cappuccino! There’s nothing like the perfect blend of rich espresso, steamed milk, and a touch of frothy foam to start the day or fuel a creative afternoon. For those of us who love coffee and a …
The value of human interaction Over the past weekend, I attended via the cloud, the 2024 THE ALLIANCE OF INDEPENDENT AUTHORS Publishing for Profit’ Self-Publishing Advice Conference. I could only attend a couple sessions. One that I felt I had to sit in one was Penny Sansevieri’s presentation on Selling books without Social Media. Social …
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