“Distracted Dude” Meme Bookworm/Author Edition
If this is your first time seeing this meme in any form, well, I don’t know where you’ve been. It’s taken on a life of its own, and someone even created a whole backstory for the couple in the photo …
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13 Memes Inspired by The Initiation
With the launch of The Initiation behind me, it’s time to get back to two things I’ve been neglecting: my blog, and memes. Sure, the book launch was slightly more important, and only two weeks in, remains so. What better …
The End of the World: Part 4
Earth’s population has exploded over the past 100 years Improving technology and poor access to contraception have been causes The impact on human life and the planet has been devastating Not everyone agrees we are overpopulated There are warning signs …
The End of the World: Part 3
THE DANGER OF SUPERBUGS Bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics Superbugs are antibiotic-resistant bacteria Genetic mutations or gene-sharing create superbugs Overprescription of antibiotics is a catalyst for their creation Over 700,000 people die annually from superbugs Terrorists could create superbugs …
13 THINGS THAT TURNED ME FROM READER TO PUBLISHED AUTHOR
*This post originally appeared on Medium (here) As a forty year-old bond trader, I wrote two novels and signed a 3-book deal with a publisher. I did this with little formal writing experience, no creative writing classes, no writing coach, …
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The End of the World: Part 2
Apocalypse Cause #1 2016 election demonstrated a new use of cyberwarfare Cyberterrorism isn’t regular old hacking Cyberweapons level the playing field The Stuxnet virus spawned a new era of cyberwarfare Cyberwarfare is giving way to cyberterrorism The first cause of …
The End of the World: Part 1
HOW THE WORLD WILL REALLY END Wouldn’t it be nice if books and movies contained even remotely believable apocalypse scenarios? Sure, a tidal wave that engulfs skyscrapers looks cool in CGI, but a rogue wave is not destroying the whole …
It’s Time to Learn About Bitcoin
A Young Adult’s Guide to Cryptocurrency What is Bitcoin? What is blockchain? Why do we need cryptocurrencies? Why the explosion of new coins? What are some of the other coins with potential? What is the future of cryptocurrencies? How does …
No Slipping Past Airport Security
Young Adult Fiction Author Style Since I left the corporate world to write full-time, my wardrobe needs have changed. My charcoal and navy suits are collecting dust in my closet, praying a wedding will thrust them into the limelight …
Buddy: Volume 3
Catching Up With My Editor Batman had Robin. Sherlock Holmes had Dr. Watson. Han Solo had Chewbacca. Harry had Ron and Hermione. Shrek had Donkey. I could keep going. Everyone needs a sidekick. Every writer also needs an editor. Joseph …