The image on the cover of Thomas P. Peschak's "Sharks & People" is breathtaking ... and a little bit enigmatic. What do I mean by enigmatic? Is the kayaker, who's paddling in the sea of Japan, the subject of that 11-foot Great White's appetite or curiosity? Anyone, of course, would freak out if they were … Continue reading Majestic and misunderstood: new in bookstores
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Writing that flows: Bertsch’s ‘Death Canyon’
“I should try to just scribble out a mystery.” Ever heard that before? I have. I think I've even been guilty of saying that myself. Writing a serious novel is hard, Olympian work, but writing a mystery? Oh, c'mon, anyone can do that. It’s not even writing: it’s just scribbling. My friends, what I've learned … Continue reading Writing that flows: Bertsch’s ‘Death Canyon’
Hey, Labor Day’s for neanderthals too
Time for a quick reflection, via a new book, on the American holiday that celebrates work, Labor Day: Not much has changed about the nature of work since the guy pictured above was roaming the earth, and that fact should prompt you to think more deeply about the career that you give your life to. … Continue reading Hey, Labor Day’s for neanderthals too
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