by Sue | Apr 4, 2021 | Books & Writers
The publishing industry traveled a long road since the fellow in the picture above cranked out his masterpieces. In the 18th century, the Gutenberg press and Martin Luther’s prolific theological output moved the printing industry forward. Perhaps this is the most...
by Sue | Mar 7, 2021 | Books & Writers
Every year, the Writers Digest publishes a list of the best internet sites for writers. Whether they are the best, or the best for you, is up for grabs. I thought I would share a few of mine. Note the word “few.” I plan to search for more, not only about writing, but...
by Sue | Feb 7, 2021 | Books & Writers
Things have changed in the world of publication. Not many years ago, the Holy Grail for new authors was to find an agent who would sell your book to a publishing house that would edit, print, and market your book. After raking in the royalties, you hoped for a long...
by Sue | Jan 10, 2021 | Books & Writers
Writing and research are inseparable. Even something as mundane as what supermarket chain is popular in Texas (H.E.B.) needs to be accurate, or you will lose a Texan fan (or twenty). Beyond researching historical, geographic, scientific, etc. facts, the particular...
by Sue | Dec 13, 2020 | Books & Writers
We’ve all encountered “that book,” the one that takes you on a tour of a world you never knew existed or touches you in a way that changes your life a bit, hopefully for the better. Reclaiming Conversation – the Power of Talk in a Digital Age by Sherry Turkle (Penguin...
by Sue | Nov 15, 2020 | Books & Writers
November broods over us with early darkness and chill breezes. Add the pandemic, national polarization, and election recounts, now more than ever, we need a glimmer of hope and light. My dear friend and author, Patricia Iacuzzi, loves to celebrate other writers. Her...
