Author Archives: DMW

Confessions Of A Bookaholic

Posted on March 2, 2014 by DMW

I have a problem. I have been trying to push it down, but it keeps fighting its way up to the forefront of my thoughts. I have too many books to read. Not as in I own them, but they … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | Tagged "book reviews", "reading list", book, bookaholic, reading, review, writing | 9 Comments

The Things You Don’t (But Should) Expect Once You Have Published Your Book (Part Two)

Posted on February 28, 2014 by DMW

I hope that yesterday’s tips (or warnings depending on how you look at them) did not seem like a bucket of ice water dumped over your head. This second half is all about what to be aware of after you … Continue reading →

Posted in Editing, Publishing, Writers, Writing | Tagged "book deal", agent, book, editor, manuscript, marketing, publisher | Leave a comment

The Things You Don’t (But Should) Expect When You Get Ready To Publish Your Book (Part 1)

Posted on February 27, 2014 by DMW

I love my job, and most of the people I work with. I own my own writing and editing business. I primarily work with self-published authors on their manuscripts as well as students on various academic projects, depending on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Editing, Publishing, Writers, Writing | Tagged "book deal", agent, book, editor, manuscript, publisher | 3 Comments

The Truth About Institutionalized Hatred: Arizona’s SB 1062 Wasn’t The First, But Can It Be The Last?

Posted on February 26, 2014 by DMW

Hate is a dish, best served… never! Hate is nothing new and institutionalized bigotry isn’t either. What I always fail to understand is why people carry around so much hatred and put so much energy into limiting the liberties of … Continue reading →

Posted in Equality, News, Opinion, Politics | Tagged 'gay rights", "human rights", "sb 1062", arizona, brewer, discrimination, glbt, hate, lgbt, mccain, romney | Leave a comment

Opposites Attract: The Story Of A Happy Marriage

Posted on February 25, 2014 by DMW

I think everyone has heard the phrase “opposites attract” but I remember in my Interpersonal Psychology class in college that while opposites may attract, they don’t last. I question the validity of this idea because some of the strongest couples … Continue reading →