5 Points of Life-Expanding Stories
Stories teach, not just raw data, but wisdom. Ever since man gained the ability of thought 35 millennia ago, he has told stories. And modern research continues to reveal the constructive power of storytelling. However, not all stories edify. Like psychotherapy, stories can comfort us or distress us. They can make us better people and […]
Getting Rid of Loads of Books
Holly Lisle’s move inspired me. In the process of moving, she got rid of a huge amount of stuff, and now she has a clean house. Wow. I’d like a clean house, one where everything has a spot and there’s a spot for everything. As it turns out, we’re coming to the end of our […]
I Wish to Remember to Feel What My Reader Feels
The most important skill a writer can develop, in any field or genre of writing, is to empathize with his reader, because the reader will always judge your writing ultimately by what he feels. Mastery of this skill has resulted in some of the greatest feats of writing magic, especially among writers of sales copy, […]
Hope through Feelings of Hopelessness
I’ve been updating my software-development résumé, trying some different things in hopes of finding a reasonably productive SD gig. Along the way, I think I may rub a few people wrong, but I think it’s for the best. Because it’s the only way I know to ultimately accomplish my goals. There’s something about the truly […]
Last Day for 40%+ Discount on Love-for-Idiots Book
Because my book-ordering process was delayed on my true-life, autobiographical love story, Love through the Eyes of an Idiot, the shipping was delayed, and I will be getting the first shipment of books on Monday, July 20. And because of this, I’ve extended the pre-order discount on personally autographed copies until 12:00 midnight EDT, the […]
Opening Ceremony for the Proof
I love it when a new proof comes in the mail. Here’s the opening of the proof of Love through the Eyes of an Idiot. Note that there are only 5 more days (through Wednesday, July 15) to pre-order an autographed copy at reviewer discount prices. After that, the price goes up. See the Love […]
Pre-order “Love through the Eyes of an Idiot”
As I write, the printer is producing the production proof of Love through the Eyes of an Idiot. I’m accepting pre-orders via my online store. Features: * Reduced price through July 15 * Autographed, including personalized message * 12-month, no-questions-asked guarantee Love through the Eyes of an Idiot: Click here for to get a copy. […]