Love God, Embrace beauty, Live life to the fullest.
I had to decide if I wanted to be known as a writer or a reader. I chose writer.
My books are offered through Podiobooks. com and the iTunes Music Store as free audio downloads. I don't sell them.
Podiobooks rules. It's still the best way I know to find an audience for longer works in any genre.
Ignore the trade-pub narratives about how little success indies enjoy.
More and more of my audio fans are asking for audiobook versions - files without the introoutroetc that go into the podcasts. More and more want them from Audible.
I can write three novels in the time it takes to write one novella. I'm probably not going to go with that form again.
If you read the literature of Soviet Communism, you see a dogma that's chilling. On the other hand, if you read the literature of anti-communism, it's every bit as dogmatic.
Every day, sincerely and without phoniness, Lou demonstrated by his actions how very vital it is - more than anything else - to understand and appreciate the people who work with you. . . Do your job well, but always remember that the people you work with are your most valuable asset. Embrace them. Honor them. Respect them" (206) - "Prescriptions for Success" by John Schuerholz
Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannot conquer.
My father played guitar, so I always wanted to play for that reason. But I think the biggest reason was just the '90s in general - growing up listening to the Smashing Pumpkins, Green Day and bands like that, and going to concerts and thinking it was the coolest thing in the world.