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Some of these articles appeal to writers, some to readers, and some are just random thoughts. If you’d like, you can search the Archive below for any of those categories.
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Social Exit
Taking a mental break from social media might be one of the best vacations you can take.
Go It Alone
Solo travel gets a bad rap. But striking out on your own has plenty of advantages.
Books Read in 2022
Some fiction, some non-fiction, and some titles that really surprised me.
McCartney at 80
He’s been making incredible music for 60 years—but is Sir Paul a shining example of what we might call our peak years?
The Humanity of the Thriller
It’s one element of the thriller genre too many writers fail to embrace. Not the hero’s courage or skills—but the hero’s humanity.
The Best Bad Review
For artists (including writers), it’s not a matter of IF you get a bad review, but HOW OFTEN. And sometimes, it’s a blessing in disguise.
And now, a word about F-bombs
I’m far from a prude—in fact, I have a potty mouth. But if you’re trying to impress your readers with an abundance of foul language, the question is: Is that STILL edgy?
The Unread Books
Most of have collections of books we’ve loved—but we also have books we haven’t read. Yet.
Review: The Hunt (previously titled 27)
William Diehl composed this WWII cat-and-mouse thriller where an American tracks a Nazi spy across America.
Let It Be Good
We often take something good and ruin it—by trying to make it even better. Instead, just let it be good.