Boxer Manny Pacquiao came under fire for an interview with a conservative (i.e. Republican) reporter that attributed him with comments that implied he wanted gays put to death. The media and LGBT crowds quickly descended on him and fans and supporters stepped away from him. If Pacquiao had actually said those things, then the...

The Avengers is a great movie, with great writing. But one character in it poses a bit of a political problem for Marvel: Thor, the god of Thunder. Religion is a big deal in most parts of the world, and having a character who represents godhood requires some careful maneuvering to avoid touching some sensitive nerves. Ever...

I’ve recently found a community called The Cheap that is surprisingly awesome and useful. If you’re a writer with low-priced books out there, it’s a great way to promote your work and find new readers. If you’re a reader, it’s an easy place to find cheap reads for your Nook or Kindle. The Cheap has...

Happy Holidays everyone! Since I’m in a festive mood, my books are only $0.99 on the Kindle Store! Urban Fantasy – A jaded immortal recruits an innocent young protege to inherit his wealth and power, with unexpected outcomes for both. To sum it up, it’s Highlander meets Training Day:...

As an author, I often hear the inevitable question: “Where do you get your ideas?” Inspiration can be found everywhere, but there are a few idea sources that work particularly well for me. Maybe they’ll work for you too. 1.) Educational shows – Discovery Channel, Science Channel, and History Channel can...

Seth Godin is a smart guy. He’s also creative, and I like the way he comes up with new ways to do old things. For the past year he’s been working on the Domino Project, an experimental publishing imprint that distributes mainly through Amazon and tinkers with a lot of different methods for pricing and promotion...

I submit to you this: a brief rant about the sorry state of modern popular music. Yes, I know. This isn’t new. People have been ranting about the decline of music ever since the autotune made its way into just about every damn song on the radio. But I’m not talking about the musical quality of the industry today. In...