Feb 17, 2019 | Maps and Infographics
I will conclude this special feature I started with my post, The Fight Against Fake News, with an infographic on online data, courtesy of TechJury. The infographic will show you how big companies that provide free service (read: social networks) get to know you better...
Feb 15, 2019 | Maps and Infographics, Random Musings
I will continue this special feature on online privacy and cybersecurity I started with my post, The Fight Against Fake News, with a post on Chinese efforts to tame the Internet. This will, hopefully, demonstrate the extent governments will go to in order to control...
Feb 1, 2019 | Maps and Infographics, Writing
While researching keywords for Eaux Infinies, my recently published French edition of Infinite Waters, I came across an infographic on Human After HAL exploring the various dystopian subgenres, created by YA author Erin Bowman. Enjoy! Note: if the image appears too...
Dec 31, 2018 | Fun Historical Facts, Maps and Infographics
2018 is almost officially over, and you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s one for the history books. For too many, things went horribly wrong. Or so the general consensus seems to be. And yet, there are plenty of silver linings as well. All you need to do is...
Nov 15, 2018 | Maps and Infographics, Marketing
Design Advisor recently created an Infographic describing how the psychology of color can impact your website conversions. In simple words, how using the right color can help you sell your product. Right away, it occurred to me that this would be a great share for...
Oct 29, 2018 | Maps and Infographics, Marketing
IceCube Marketing has recently shared an infographic that explains how to use six principles of influence in online marketing. These can be of special interest to authors, as they are aimed specifically at digital sales and come with simple-to-follow ideas for using...
Oct 3, 2018 | Maps and Infographics, My friends' Guest Posts
This Infographic was sent to me by Samantha Rosario. Samantha is a blogger, mother, and resident of the greatest city in the world, NYC. When not working at a Manhattan publishing house, she’s spending time with her family or putting pen to paper for her own...
Sep 3, 2018 | Maps and Infographics
I came across a lovely book the other day–Knowledge is Beautiful. Featured on the Wall Street Journal and The Guardian, this rich 256-page book visualizes captivating and intriguing patterns and connections across art, science, health, and pop. Covering...
Aug 9, 2018 | Maps and Infographics, Marketing, My friends' Guest Posts
I confess I don’t use Instagram–at all. And yet, my author friend Kostas Krommydas swears by it. In fact, the other day he was urging me to sign up and use Instagram as part of the upcoming launch of my children’s books in Greece. So, when Oleh...
Jul 29, 2018 | Maps and Infographics, My friends' Guest Posts
Bricks-and-mortar shops are disappearing. At least, that seems to be the consensus. And it has immediate implications for book-selling, which is something of concern to all of us. But how true is that commonly held view? And what happens when the bigger chains...
