Skip to content

Eagle Peak Press

Enlightened publishing for common mortals

Skip to content

Home
Eagle Peak Annual
The Quarterly – Past Issues
Our Books
Publisher’s Blog

A sculpture at the Malecon boardwalk, Puerto Vallarta

Another oddity on the Malecon

What to call it?

One of many odd items on the Malecon along the seawall at Puerto Vallarta

Photo Navigation

Buddhism

Daisaku Ikeda website
Middleway Press
Romancing the Buddha
SGI-USA
Soka Gakkai International (SGI)
Words of Wisdom by Buddhist Philosopher Daisaku Ikeda

Environment

Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
Earth Charter Initiative
Nature Conservancy

Humanism

American Civil Liberties Union
Amnesty International
Human Rights Watch
Southern Poverty Law Center
The Carter Center

Writers

Brain Pickings
D.G. Kaye Writer
jean's writing
Nicholas C. Rossis
Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life

Writing Resources

Chris the Story Reading Ape's Blog
Publishing and Other Forms of Insanity
Snowflakes in a Blizzard
U.S. Copyright Office
Writer's Digest

John Maberry's Writing

Motivational Mistakes—Publishing Promises
A Cautionary Tale That 2nd short story collection won’t be out for the holidays. Sometime in 2020. Maybe for summer reading—or maybe in the fall. I’ve made much progress, but lots left to do. Also coming in 2020, a month happily lost to a 40th anniversary trip! Life beyond writing Here’s the thing–perhaps a clue […]
Compassion begins at an early age #WATWB
On December 1st, here is November’s We Are the World’s Blogfest post. Hatred must be learned–it’s not genetic. What about compassion? CNN offered this from affiliate KAKE on two young boys who became friends: The first day of school can be nerve-wracking. Especially when not everyone has such supportive classmates. Two elementary school boys […]
An Impossible Agenda
It’s not impossible, just challenging—getting that second short story collection out in December. Especially when there’s much still to be written!!!!! Here’s a tiny tidbit on a short piece—The Cytherians. It’s not done yet. “Thar, is that you?” Drax asked uncertainly, gazing at his own reflection. “It’s Drax.” “Why yes, Drax,” Thar chuckled, offering his […]
Wild Things Are Among Us
Bobcats, Snakes and Spiders They were here before us and live here still. The cats, reptiles and arachnids mind their business and we mind ours. There are others too–the roadrunners, the quail, the elk and the deer–to mention just a few. The spiders have been with us all along–the occasional tarantula climbing the stucco-covered walls […]

Encouraging Words

People who are rooted in the here and now, who are not defeated by their limitations, who don’t compare themselves to others, who confidently advance along their chosen path—such people are happy, such people are truly great.

Daisaku Ikeda
When a tree has been transplanted, though fierce winds may blow, it will not topple if it has a firm stake to hold it up. But even a tree that has grown up in place may fall over if its roots are weak. Even a feeble person will not stumble if those supporting him are strong, but a person of considerable strength, when alone, may fall down on an uneven path.

Nichiren, "Three Tripitaka Masters Pray for Rain" (WND, 598)
To the extent that we love others, we will be loved. To the extent that we work for others’ happiness, we will enjoy protection and support. This is the law of cause and effect.

Daisaku Ikeda
The energy of creativity is like a fire that transforms all kinds of obstacles into opportunities for dynamic new growth and advancement.

Daisaku Ikeda
More valuable than treasures in a storehouse are the treasures of the body, and the treasures of the heart are the most valuable of all. From the time you read this letter on, strive to accumulate the treasures of the heart!

Nichiren, "The Three Kinds of Treasure" (WND, 851)

Download these series from past issues of the Quarterly

Get the four-part series on "Becoming a Writer" in PDF format.

Get the three-part series on "Buddhism and Pragmatism" in PDF format.

What’s in the Current Annual

The Climate Crisis

The Third Age–Living It and Loving It

Perspectives on the Eternity of Life–and a Remembrance

More Writing Tips–New and Revisited

Images from Here and There–Landscape and More

Works in Progress–Coming from Eagle Peak Press

Contact Us Privacy Policy More About Us Submissions

© 2020 Eagle Peak Press/John Maberry. All rights reserved.

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're OK with this,Accept Reject Read More

Necessary Always Enabled