On Writing by Steven KingSubtitled, “A Memoir of the Craft”, this book is Steven King’s autobiographical reflection on his life as a writer and his approach to the art. The book appeals to anyone as it offers a glimpse into King’s life as he grew to become the writer we all know today. He details... Continue Reading →
“Hello.” “Hey.” “Hey, what’s up?” “Nothing, I just had to call with a story.” “Got it. What’s up?” “So, do y’all ever sell stuff on Craigslist?” “Huh. No. Can’t say that’s a regular thing for us. Why? Is that a hobby of yours?” “A hobby? No. But, we’ve found it's a good way to get... Continue Reading →
Tides of War by Steven Pressfield As the subtitled, “A Novel of Alcibiades and the Peloponnesian War” suggests, this is the story of the Athenian Alcibiades, a prominent statesman and general in Athens around 400 BC. Like many of Pressfield’s books, this is a historical novel based on real characters and events. However, given it... Continue Reading →
Whenever I’ve found myself hoping for the best, it’s usually because I hadn’t earned it. It’s when I knew my effort wasn’t sufficient. My hope was nothing more than a desperate prayer to supplement a weak effort. Hope was all I had, because I knew I hadn’t earned it.I grew up playing baseball and it... Continue Reading →
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