Spiral: A Nano-Tech/Biological Thriller by Paul McEuen

On March 14, 2011, in Book Reviews, by Editor

It’s hard to reckon with the realization that a prominent scientist in a cutting-edge field, writing his first novel in his “spare time,” has created what may be the most gripping and engrossing thriller this reviewer has ever read in almost 50 years of thriller reading. But facts are facts, and the opinion is considered. McEuen has created an indelible hero in 85-year-old Liam Connor, a diminutive scientific giant. But Liam dies at the hands of a brilliant, merciless female assassin within the first 50 pages.

The Coming Of Spring In New England

On February 27, 2011, in Current Readings, Life in New England, by Editor

It is unfortunate that both, the Farmer’s Almanac and the groundhog, were wrong about a mild winter and spring luring around the corner. However, being back in the house, pouring a cup of good Shelburne Falls Coffee (my favorite Costa Rican Tarrazu), and reading the March/April edition of Yankee Magazine, I learned that spring in New England is not marked by the calendar

Why Write Another Novel About Caesar?

On January 30, 2011, in Philip Katz, by Philip Katz

I set out to write Imperator because I felt I could bring a unique layman’s point of view to the subject of Caesar and the fall of the Roman Republic, free from the traditional dogmatic approach taken by the academic community. In addition I believe the tale of the fall of the Roman Republic is a timely and relevant cautionary tale for us in 21st century America.

Let's Write A Novel – Finding And Researching The Title

On August 13, 2010, in Writing & Publishing, by Editor

Don’t underestimate the importance of your novel’s title. Designing the title is the first step toward effective marketing, and I am sure that some publishing companies employ people in their marketing department to analyze the strength of each title they publish – yet another reason why traditional publishers work so slowly.

Who Is The Real Jesus? Facts About Jesus Christ.

On July 22, 2010, in Lifestyle, by Editor

If a court of law were to evaluate the evidence for Jesus Christ, what would it conclude about his identity? Is it possible to discover the true historical Jesus? Many scholars have carefully studied the facts about this person who has so greatly influenced human history.