I started writing this as a personal status post on Facebook. But it ended up being too long for a simple status message. And no one uses Facebook Notes. On the great advice of a close friend, I'm flexing it out to a full post here. The Orlando terrorist attacks have brought a … [Read more...]
Review: “On Writing – A Memoir of the Craft” by Stephen King
Very few books have influenced me on a topic as much as Stephen King's "On Writing - A Memoir of the Craft" has influenced me on writing. This book is one of a kind and the very best book I've ever read on writing. King's style comes through the text and his advice on writing is … [Read more...]
Finding hope in the 2016 election cycle
Since last summer I've been asked two questions with high frequency: 1) Is Trump the end of the GOP? 2) How do you stay hopeful watching all the terrible news? I answered the first question in The Outsider Perspective, Issue 2, which can be read here (remember to sign up!). I'm … [Read more...]
The Outsider Perspective, Issue 2
Below is a slightly edited version of what was sent to subscribers to the Outsider Perspective on 06/03/2016. If you enjoy this material, please sign up for the email newsletter either in a link at the top of the website or in the sidebar to the right. It's absolutely free, no … [Read more...]
05/29/2016 – The Outsider Perspective
If you are wondering what is in each week's email, here is the inaugural issue sent out on 05/29/2016. Each week I'll highlight different topics and provide different links. I'm providing this free. The main goal is to help build a readership outside social media outlets that are … [Read more...]