A Day in the Life of a Blogger – Thoughts by Wilfried F. Voss

Oh well, my blogging day usually starts at 5:30 in the morning and ends about two hours later. Yes, I do have a daytime job that pays the bills, and blogging, as much fun as it is, does not pay off. Considering the time I spend and the money I make, I work way below minimum wage when it comes to blogging. Nevertheless, blogging is fun, and I still hope that some time the efforts will result in some kind of financial independence.

How to get a Night’s Sleep with Brain Problems by Maria McCutchen

On May 22, 2012, in Guest Writers, Maria McCutchen, by Maria McCutchen

Sleep is precious to me, today. Because I typically only get 3-5 hours a night, and some nights, less, I will feel like I hit the jackpot when I get 5 or more hours! It seems so long ago since I’ve slept through the night – and I don’t mean the kind of “sleep” like I get now, where I wake-up a lot, and will have to fight to get back to sleep. I mean, sleep as in – sleep peacefully without waking up in the middle of the night, uncomfortable, in pain, and having odd neurological symptoms. I don’t even remember those days, to be quite honest. I forget what sleeping peacefully through the night was like.

Publishing: Hardcover, Paperback, or In Between?

On May 15, 2012, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, by Reader Views

Whenever a book is published, the author has to decide whether to print a hard cover, a paperback, or both, and in recent years, a hybrid version—the French flaps cover—has appeared. Deciding which cover to use depends on an author’s budget, the type of book, and the book’s audience.

Cemetery Polka and Other Dark Stories from New England by Wilfried F. Voss

On April 30, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Short Stories, by Editor

The stories in Wilfred F. Voss’ “Cemetery Polka and other dark stories from New England” evolve around the small town of Grand Fenwick in Massachusetts. Don’t waste your time trying to find Grand Fenwick on the map. The town of Grand Fenwick, Massachusetts, its residents, and events are a product of the author’s vivid imagination.

Could Your Story be a Memoir? by Author Maria McCutchen

On April 30, 2012, in Guest Writers, Maria McCutchen, by Editor

It seems like we all have a story to tell. Most of us have something that has happened in our life that is worthy of sharing with others – something that others can learn from or relate to. It can be a story of family issues, work related issues, or as in my case, a medical related story.

Scribd.Com – The Copyright Infringement Paradise

On April 14, 2012, in Articles, SCRIBD.COM, Wilfried F. Voss, by Editor

For those who don’t know Scribd.com: Scribd.com is, at least officially, a document sharing website. The problem with Scribd.com, however, is their – let’s put that diplomatically – lax policy when it comes to protecting copyrights.

The Outstanding Figure in the World of Indian Films – An Essay by Author Joy J. Kaimaparamban

On April 9, 2012, in Guest Writers, Joy J. Kaimaparamban, by Editor

June 15, 1971 was the end of an Era. It was the day of the sad demise of a distinguished actor, Sathyan. He started his career as a schoolmaster. Then became a Military man, and afterwards a Sub Inspector in Government service. He was very interested in seeing plays, which were performed frequently. Despite being a public servant his ultimate ambition was becoming an actor in films. At last he passed in the examination.

The “About the Author” Page—Your Hello to the Reader

On April 9, 2012, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, by Editor

Because of the frequent interviews, both live and written, as well as the features on the Reader Views website we do, we frequently need to download the bio of the authors from their websites. You wouldn’t believe how many times I’ve gone to an author’s website to find no bio, or a bio that only talks about the books he or she has written. In the latter case, the author is identifying himself as the books, not as to who he really is which isn’t an effective way to say “hello” to your potential reader.

India, the Country of Numerous Languages – An Essay by Joy J. Kaimaparamban

On April 4, 2012, in Guest Writers, Joy J. Kaimaparamban, by Joy J. Kaimaparamban

Sir George Greyerson who has researched on the subject of Indian languages stated as having 723 languages in the country. Despite of its prominence Sanskrit is considered as a dead language.

Pocket Kings – About the Love-Hate Relationship with Publishing by Ted Heller

On April 2, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, by Editor

In this dead-on satire of online obsessions, a novelist with writer’s block finds a new—and very lucrative—stream of income in a virtual world that appears to give him everything he lacks in the real world.