Monthly Archives: October 2011

When it comes to book selling (and publishing) Amazon  enters into almost every conversation lasting more than a few seconds. On a daily basis, one can find internet stories and articles either praising or slagging  the giant; it is either … Continue reading →

This week with the demise of the heinous Libyan dictator, Moammar Gadhafi, millions of people the world over breathed a sigh of relief along with a fair amount of flinching from those who regret any loss of life, even for an … Continue reading →

Unlike most other intelligence organizations, the British Secret Service has a long history of attracting and employing writers for clandestine work in support of the nation. 16th Century: , poet and dramatist, was recruited while still a student at Cambridge … Continue reading →

Tuberculosis is an ancient disease, but remains a threat to millions of people today. In the 19th century it was called Consumption and by the mid  1800′s, one-quarter of Europe’s population was “consumptive”. Tuberculosis afflicted rich and poor alike including … Continue reading →

An old adage from show business states: Never let them see you sweat.  There are reasons for this edict, one of which is that most consumers are not the least bit interested in all the effort and sacrifice that someone … Continue reading →