The importance of author websites

As an independent author, you’re essentially a one-person operation. Not only are you focused on writing books, you’re also your company’s marketing department. If you don’t have a large budget to spend, an author website can be a relatively...

Treating your book like a product

Treating your book like a product Authors and writers, particularly those who are setting out to publish a book for the first time, are often blinded by the sheer amount of passion and excitement they have about not only writing a novel, but putting it out there for...

The high costs of going green

  Most people – regardless of where they see themselves on the political spectrum – have a vested interest in protecting the environment and our planet. Hey, after all, it’s the only one we’ve got. This desire to rid the planet of carbon emissions and every type...

Are we doomed to endless mediocrity?

It never fails. Every election campaign follows the same formula, almost as if sitting MLAs and political candidates are following a script written specifically for them. Every few years or so, Islanders are treated to a tirade of the same old accolades and promises....

July 9th, On this day in history

1755 – British General Edward Braddock mortally wounded during Battle of Fort Duquesne during French and Indian War. 1776 – Declaration of Independence is read to George Washington’s troops in New York. 1789 – French Revolution: The National...

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