What Kind of Editing Do You Need?

What Kind of Editing Do You Need? The other day I saw a great post by a company that I follow and like called BookBaby. I would describe them as a service provider to authors that wish to self-publish. I remember when this industry was getting started about 20 years ago. They sure have come

Welcome to National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Welcome to National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Today we mark Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. There is a long and winding history to this day, and sometimes it takes a spark to create movement from the inertia. The spark was the findings earlier this year of unmarked graves next to two

The Other 9/11 Anniversary

The Other 9/11 Anniversary Yes, we all heard, read, and saw news about the dreadful terror attacks on America. Terrorism, by the way, does not attack to win via the attack, rather they attempt for you to lose via your reaction to the attack. In many ways, those attacks succeeded. However, today I would rather

The Benefits of Not Being Alone…

The Benefits of Not Being Alone… There is a haunting song that I hear on the radio, you may have heard it too. The Benefits of Being Alone by Rose Cousins. Now don’t get me wrong, I like the song. During these Pandemic Times it could have been an anthem for many of us. However,

Let us be Humane about this!

Let us be Humane about this! This is a guest post – sort of. The letter was published in the The “Sou’Wester” , which is Communitas’ grassroots newsletter on criminal justice and prisoner reintegration. I am reproducing it and adding some commentary at the end. The story of Canada’s reliance on solitary confinement continues to

Fear Has to be Replaced by Hope

Fear Has to be Replaced by Hope As I was preparing my notes for a presentation that I was to give this evening, I decided to change my blog post (which will appear May 26, 2021). Three points that I want to make and then questions, comments, interruptions, and objections are welcome. Italians are not

International Biodiversity Day

International Biodiversity Day Did you know that today is International Day for Biological Diversity.  Biodiversity is important in many ways. But even if it did not bring direct benefits to humanity today. It is something to be respected and strive for none the less. The slogan this year is: “We’re part of the solution #ForNature”.

Printing on Demand

Printing on Demand (POD):  There are many reasons that you might want to write a book. Perhaps you have written one and it is sitting on a shelf (or more likely a hard disk somewhere. Writing a book is not about becoming famous, making money or changing the world. Yes, that may happen from time

Am I Late?

Black History: February was Black History Month. And this year it was the 30th Anniversary. Now I am a fan of history. And people say that history repeats. I like to think that history echoes – there are sounds and patterns from the past, but new days and new ways can be forged. A couple