The Fight for the American Library
Library boards, school boards and legislatures are becoming battlegrounds in a push to censor books. Communities are fighting back.
It was not a Typical Day at the Beach
It was a warm sunny mid-August day and a cool ocean breeze was blowing into the shoreline.
I had the best summer job a teenager could ever have. I worked at a stand on the boardwalk
in a New Jersey seaside resort. We made and sold Kohr’s frozen custard and orange juice.
Fantasy…or Science Fiction?
How is a reader supposed to know what is fantasy and what is science fiction?
Doc Honour explains the difference between fantasy and science fiction.
The Oldest Man to Ever Live
The Federation realized that without conflict or the desire or need for change, an aging population hindered new growth and innovation.
A short story by Bill Frakes.
Proofreaders’ Marks
How many of you remember or still use proofreaders’ marks?
Today, with the dominance of technology, most do not edit on paper, they use the Word tracking system. But for those of us who still like paper and pencil, here’s a review of proofreaders’ marks.
How to Write an Author Bio
Writing an author bio isn’t easy. It’s a daunting task says ChatGPT.
Yes, I wanted to know what AI would say about it. Here’s what “she” said:
Anxiety
I’d heard the word but never really thought seriously about it until Ruth died. I didn’t understand how you came to be affected by such a demon, and now I am.
Short story by Robert Tebo.
Amazon Closes Book Depository
If you live in the United States, Book Depository closure probably won’t affect you. But if you live outside the United States, you will no longer have a large selection of books available to you with free shipping.
