The Fountain and More–creating a short story collection
Like fantasy and sci-fi stories? Here they are!
Poetry and Prose--excerpts and more
The Fountain and More–creating a short story collection
Here’s a feature on The Fountain, a collection of short stories by John Maberry. Many readers are in a hurry and don’t want epic novels. They like is short fiction that they can read on the run. This fits the bill. Seven short fantasy and sci-fi stories that total about one quarter of an average [...]
Art and Music
The Photography of Daisaku Ikeda
On many occasions, we have featured experiences and commentary based on readings of Daisaku Ikeda, leader of the SGI, an international Buddhist lay organization. This month we are highlighting another aspect of his leadership--his ability to capture life moments through a camera with a technique referred to as amateur but somehow seems anything but.
Financial--spending/taxes/saving and more
Saving for Retirement–Getting an Early Start
At some point, you might like to stop working for a living and enjoy life on your own terms. At the beginning of your working years, retirement is a distant dream. But you should still plan for and make financial contributions to that plan if you want to have a better shot at that dream--and [...]
Art and Music
So what makes Cirque du Soleil special? Why spend the extra bucks to see another circus? Because, of course, they are NOT just another circus. We've been to seven of them and can assure you they're worth it. But get close, as close as you can. But don't take our word for it; we have [...]
Editorial and Opinion
Self-Driving Cars–Sooner or Later?
Self-driving cars—coming soon to a road near you? Maybe the computer can act more quickly than a human brain, but what if it fails? Will a driver be so inured to leisure that he or she won't take over--assuming that they can? Consider the pros and cons. We come down on the cons--for now. Yes, [...]
Miscellany
Worth Noting (7) Things We Think You Should Check Out on the Web
You're already on the web, so why not check out some of the interesting things we found here recently. Like a great photo of Jupiter's red spot. Or the strange aftermath of a fish spill (yes, that's what happened) on an Oregon highway. Finally, some cool gadgets for summer--at the pool, the park or wherever [...]
Miscellany
Previews of Articles Coming in October
A big issue coming in October. A special commemorative feature on author/publisher John Maberry's 2007 memoir on how his experience in Vietnam led to the great fortune of practicing Buddhism. Planning a trip to Orlando's Walt Disney World--how far out to plan and why to go there. An interesting and exciting interview and much more.
Weblinks
Nicholas C. Rossis–the fourth of our links to writer sites
While a successful author in his own right, Nicholas Rossis spends a great deal of time sharing the knowledge he has gained in marketing, advertising and promoting his own books to fellow authors. Getting right down to the nitty gritty, he explains what has worked for him--how well and at what cost, otherwise know as [...]