Moving Through Life’s Changes with Confidence

I worked as a web developer from 1995 to 2015. In 2013, I started this blog (11 years to the date). In 2014, I published my first book, and by 2019, I had switched to being a full-time writer. Meanwhile, I got married, moved from Edinburgh to Athens, lost loved ones,...

New Release: A Noble Bargain by Jan Sikes

You may remember my March feature of A Beggar’s Bargain by Jan Sikes. Today, I’m presenting A Noble Bargain, the second book 2 in her Bargainer series. I hope you enjoy the new release! A Noble Bargain Thank you, Nicholas, for allowing me to take over your...

5 Signs What You’re Reading is AI-Generated

In my day job, I use AI daily to research topics in a way and depth that a simple search simply can’t. But generative AI is a big no-no, as all our copy is human-written. I assumed everyone who’s serious about writing did that, so you can imagine my...

New Release: Savage Mayhem

Almost 10 years ago, I ran a feature post on Sue Coletta, one of the top crime writers in the world. Today, I’m pleased to present Savage Mayhem, her latest release of many. Though Savage Mayhem is book 9 in the Mayhem Series, it can also be read as a...

AI Therapy – Good or Bad?

Not many people know I actually trained as a counselor some 25 years ago. I never worked as one, but I still use the skills I picked every day. Which is why I am concerned that more than 1 in 5 adults in the US live with a mental illness, according to the CDC, and...

Skills Writers Need to Thrive in the AI Era

Following Infostack’s 2024 AI Writing Summit, you will find here my guide on the skills writers need in order to thrive in the AI era. From brainstorming to editing and marketing your work, AI can be your most useful assistant. All you need is to learn what it...

5 Book Marketing Trends For 2024

Book Marketing means promotional marketing efforts that help sell books and reach a broad audience. This marketing strategy ultimately helps to boost sales and increase revenue for the publisher. Authors are shifting their craft from the physical book system to the...

New discovery sheds light on Phaistos disc

The astonishing discovery of a Minoan router in Phaistos may lead to the deciphering of Linear A, as archaeologists claim that the disc contains the WiFi password. It is also claimed that the router was part of the net that connected Phaistos, Knossos, Dodona, Delphi,...

Book Feature: A Beggar’s Bargain

I’m hosting today a feature post on Jan Sikes’ book, A Beggar’s Bargain as part of her Blog Tour Day 4. A Beggar’s Bargain A shocking proposal that changes everything. Desperate to honor his father’s dying wish, Layken Martin vows to do whatever it takes...