Monthly Archives: May 2014

Why Is The Media Ignoring Author Exploitation By Publishers?

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Polishing Your Prose

I agree with David in principle and I, too, believe this is an important issue. I have espoused (and continue to espouse) similar thoughts. However, I object to the repeated and tiresome use of the term “the media,” which has … Continue reading →

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UCSB Murders: Victims Overlooked in Sensational News Coverage?

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Polishing Your Prose

The Los Angeles Times ran a story today that relates how UCSB students say the focus on the Isla Vista killer is detracting from remembering the 6 dead victims. And well these students should raise a hue and cry. The … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to San Diego Books Awards Finalists

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Polishing Your Prose

Congratulations to the finalists in the 2014 San Diego Book Awards, among them some writer friends, as well as two books I edited. Books I edited . . . Accidental Immigrants by David Ward — Unpublished Memoir Water Shock by … Continue reading →

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Hanging Out With Tobias Wolff on Amazon

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Polishing Your Prose

One of my favorite books is the memoir This Boy’s Life by Tobias Wolff. The book chronicles Wolff’s teen years while living in Concrete, Washington. I can relate to that, having grown up not far from there, but that’s not … Continue reading →

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‘Dare I Call It Murder?’ Demonstrates Resiliency as Amazon Best Seller

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Polishing Your Prose

Dare I Call It Murder?: A Memoir of Violent Loss demonstrates remarkable resiliency in the marketplace since its launch in July, thanks to the great feedback and recommendations of the readers, whom I cannot thank enough. Every time I think … Continue reading →

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Finding Meaning in Life Following Violent Loss

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Polishing Your Prose

Some days I worm my way out of bed thinking, why bother? Ultimately, we die. Everyone. We’re all dead. So what’s the point? Why don’t we humans do Planet Earth a gigantic favor and take ourselves out? All of us. … Continue reading →

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