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The Do’s and Don’ts of Cover Design: Publishing Lesson #1
A good cover can make or break a book, especially for on-line buying. In a bookstore, most books are racked spine out, so author name sometimes means more. Readers can pick up your book, thumb through,...
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I Was Wrong, Konrath Was Right
In my commands when I was in the Army—Infantry platoon, recon platoon, Green Beret A-Team, company command, etc—I found that admitting a mistake was always a good leadership trait. After all, the...
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What happens when Social Media becomes the Weapon of Choice?
Do you say things on social media you wouldn’t dare say in person? Social media is a great place for introverted writers. We get to be social without ever having to get dressed. We can hook up with...
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Digital Book World Day 1 Recap and 2 FREE eBooks
I flew into New York City this morning, took a cab to the Sheraton on 53rd, then went out and grabbed a slice of pizza at a local joint. I always love how places outside NY advertise “New York” pizza....
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“I’m convinced fear is at the root of most bad writing.” Stephen King
Actually, fear is the root of most failure. When I was talking to a CEO about using some of my Special Forces strategies and tactics to help her company, I asked her what was the #1 problem, not only...
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Techno Thursday: Beam Me Up Scotty!
Right now I’m thinking a transporter that can take me from Rochester, NY to Madagascar would be pretty cool considering I hate flying and the trip to Madagascar is pretty long. 3 Planes to be exact....
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Techno Thursday: Is social media really social?
I have always been an early adapter of technology, but not always an early adapter of social media and I’m not talking blogging or websites or various forms of communication and advertising. I think...
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1981: Reading the newspaper on a home computer
In 1981, I was 15 and a sophomore in high school. I remember that was the year I had to take Biology and we dissected things. I was thoroughly grossed out by one, I think it was a cow heart or...
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Cool Gus’s Resident Scientist Checks In With His First Post!
Let’s welcome my son Craig Cavanaugh to the blog and his unique view on the world around us. By Craig Cavanaugh: Random Things… I’ve been fortunate… and have been able to spend my life learning and...
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“I’m convinced fear is at the root of most bad writing.” Stephen King
Actually, fear is the root of most failure. When I was talking to a CEO about using some of my Special Forces strategies and tactics to help her company, I asked her what was the #1 problem, not only...
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