“Grab a book, don’t cost nothing.” MURPHY’S LAW GOES LIVE
Sean MurphyThe quote, above, is bastardized from the immortal Bluto Blutarsky. But the message is serious: the kindle version of Murphy's Law, Vol. One is a FREE Kindle at Amazon through…
The Story of Self-Publishing (Part Two): Follow the Money
Earlier this year, NPR featured a podcast roundtable wherein four authors tackled the question: Is Amazon The Reader’s Friend? Generally speaking, the debate has been framed in terms of how Amazon…
The Story of Self-Publishing (Part One): Past is Prologue
In my role as an industry analyst for the tech industry I’ve followed the developments of our shifting cultural landscape with keen professional as well as personal interest. In particular,…
Please Talk about Me When I’m Gone: A Primer
i. Encomium August 30, 2002. I thought: Everything that is good about me is because of my mother. I was in a church for the first time in forever.…
Obsession, Hope and Glory, Part One: Percy Fawcett’s Excellent Adventure
Look at that guy. They don't make them like that anymore. The thing is, they didn't make them like that then, either. Col. Percy Fawcett was sui generis, supersized. And…