On Writing and Publishing
To comma, or not to comma
The best rule on comma usage I've come across, stated in one sentence by an editor: if the part of the sentence after the comma can stand alone, it should stay.
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Book reviews, Book excerpts, Recipes from Dad's Diet, and notes on writing and publishing. (see categories)
Book Reviews
Write. Edit. Publish.
Rarely is a book so full of valuable, useable, and insightful information for a writer than my latest read. Write Edit Publish by Michael Totten is one of the best books I've read in years.
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Book Reviews
A quick history of the automotive and political world during the tenure of the Yugo
This book is much more than a history of one failed automobile. It follows the history of the small compact car in America.
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Book Reviews
Do you want to know what happens next?
I’ve read a lot of books on history, the future, and everything between. This one really impressed me.
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Book Reviews
Apples are Chinese
Apple has maintained a reputation for quality, leadership, and honesty. This book reveals the real Apple.
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Book Reviews
A story of strength
I love history and after a while I have to look to obscure (to me) places to indulge my appetite. This book was truly fascinating.
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Publishing News
Sunao's latest author hits #1
Build Wealth. Live Life. has officially hit #1 on Strategic Analysis (Investments) on Amazon! Congratulations to author Martin Kuev.
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Sample Upcoming Books
Excerpt from Book One in the three-book series on Writing & Publishing: Creative Chaos
Why should you listen to me? Most writing books are written by very successful, famous, or highly educated people. I have read over 100 of them; some good, some a waste of paper.
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Sample Upcoming Books
Excerpt from Book Two in the Italian Interlude Travel Romance Series: Tuscan Temptations
I woke to birds outside my window and sunlight spilling across the terracotta tiles. Today the kitchen renovation began.
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Sample Upcoming Books
Excerpt from book three in Artichoke Hart Adventures series: Parisian Bred
The narrow cobblestone street looked like hundreds Hart had seen in travel brochures, on YouTube and numerous other media. But to be walking this particular one, he realized pictures just didn't do these Parisian streets justice.
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On Writing and Publishing
With Age, Comes Wisdom
Okay, so I’m not the first to acknowledge that the older we get, the fewer dumb moves we perform… in theory. But this past September, at age 68, I underwent Transplant Surgery, and my perspective on life—my new life—has changed.
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Sample Upcoming Books
The Security (Prologue and 2 Chapters) Sample
The Security, by Robert J. Morrow, is currently in edit/proof stage and is being reviewed by beta readers. Read the prologue and first two chapters.
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Dad's Diet Recipes
A little scampering
Looking for something exotic but simple to make? When Artichoke Hart had to come up with something quick for a lunchtime snack at Castillo’s warehouse, Shrimp Scampi Pasta is what he whipped up in about 20 minutes.
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Dad's Diet Recipes
A lighter taste of France: Mushroom Monsieur
Normally, this dish would be served in a classic French restaurant as a luncheon entree, but it is equally as good for a dinner if you’ve also indulged earlier in the day.
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