Self-help books have been around for a very long time. In fact, people have been trying to improve themselves for centuries. In ancient times, there were wise individuals like Confucius in China and Aristotle in Greece who wrote down their…
I got a funny email from another author once who told a story I hope he won’t mind me retelling. It demonstrates the power of blogging and how blogging (even by itself) can be enough to get your name out…
In his awe-inspiring book, Steve Pemberton turns the page on his tumultuous childhood to share how a single act of kindness from a mysterious "book angel" became his lifeline. Rising from the shadows of a challenging foster care experience, Steve's…
One of the worst things you can be when it comes to “fandoms” is an outsider. Fandoms have existed for a long time, but only really became part of the public consciousness when several high-profile casting and character choices brought…
Alfred Bester wrote a novel that was published in 1956 called The Stars My Destination. (In the United Kingdom, the book was called Tiger! Tiger!) Now considered a classic, the novel was the subject of a great deal of controversy…