March 3, 2021 – I wrote something! I wrote something! Hot damn, I finally wrote something! It’s been ages. In the interest of full disclosure, I have written things in recent months. But they have mostly been things related to my publishing business to help authors create, market, and sell their books. While it may... Continue Reading →
Talking children’s book publishing
A few weeks ago, I talked publishing children's book with fellow author Michael John Sullivan and and Magic Everywhere Inc. guru Michael John Sullivan. We chatted about all kinds of things when it comes to publishing children's books, including what I look for in trying to determine whether I'm going to publish something. Check out... Continue Reading →
Feb. 2021 Newsletter – Getting the Writing Bug Again
February 10, 2021 – While I’ve spent the better part of the past six months publishing books for other authors, all of a sudden, I got a bunch of ideas for books I can write. This in addition to the half-written first draft of 3 Months in Dublin that went on hiatus when I purchased... Continue Reading →
January 2021 Newsletter: A Strange Christmas; an Ailing Back
January 6, 2021 – Hello, and welcome to a brand new year. Hopefully, you all had an enjoyable holiday season, whether some of it was via video chat instead of in person and/or more of a stay-at-home thing. For the first time I think ever, I did not spend most of the Christmas season at... Continue Reading →
Dec. 2020 Newsletter – Promoting Authors: Myself as Well as Others
December 6, 2020 – Hey! While most of my work world lately has been focused on getting other writers’ books published, I did take some time out to focus on a bit of author work again. The big thing that both my wife and I did along these lines in the past few weeks was... Continue Reading →
Books, books, and more books
The term "my books" now includes not only those I've written, but those I've published for other authors. The number of "my books" that other authors have written surpassed the total of "my books" that I have written early last month. And we're anticipating several more titles available in the near future. The first book... Continue Reading →
November 2020 newsletter: Grumpy Old Man Says, ‘I Blame Technology!’
November 6, 2020 – Running a little bit late this month. I blame technology. Never mind that my education level when it comes to the particular type of technology that bogged me down the past week to 10 days was , let’s say … not high enough to employ the technology to its greatest benefit.... Continue Reading →
October 2020 newsletter: Fall is the time for Pizza, Flu Shots, and Voting Early
October 1, 2020 – Hey there. I’ve been eating a lot of bacon and eggs lately, which is something I knew you'd be interested in knowing. Bacon on the side of the eggs. Bacon in the eggs, sometimes wrapped in a tortilla or on a bagel with cheese. But we’re out of bacon right now.... Continue Reading →
Fritz is back! (and other publishing updates)
A little update on my publishing efforts thes days: Fritz is back Fritz Franke After about two years off attending to a smattering of personal matters, Fritz Franke is ready to be reintroduced to his adoring public. At PathBinder Publishing, we’re in the early stages of figuring out the best way to market Fritz’s triumphant... Continue Reading →
September 2020 newsletter: Real Life is no Fantasy
September 1, 2020 – It’s basketball season again! Well, sort of. It’s in a bubble and it’s only the pros finishing off a COVID-delayed year in front of no fans. It’s baseball season … finally! Sort of. It’s basically only the Major Leaguers, and they’re playing in front of no fans … well, sometimes cardboard... Continue Reading →