Wow, what a powerful poem! You Shall Not Speak www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Wow, what a powerful poem! You Shall Not Speak www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
If you didn't already think arresting Maduro was really just a stunt: apnews.com/article/delc...
No-bid deals, great way to reduce waste of taxpayers' money. apnews.com/article/immi...
ICE is using no-bid contracts, boosting big firms, to get more detention beds
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Morris Katz: "Being a man is saying 'I'm not afraid to stand up to corporations and billionaires.'" Amen!
My last piece for last year. New one coming up!
Closing out my year with a journal editor shocker 🧵
Checking new manuscripts today I reviewed a paper attributing 2 papers to me I did not write. A daft thing for an author to do of course. But intrigued I web searched up one of the titles and that's when it got real weird...
The book covers a lot more than just tariffs! Well worth reading if you want to understand economics beyond the usual stock market up/stock market down drivel.
Always consider the source!
Billionaires escaping responsibility, yet again.
Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- harris@slate.com or dm me.
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
Partial cover of Ding Dong book
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Illustration of a paper book coming out of a digital tablet
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"Hire" from the cover of "How to Hire"
"10 Books for Building Superb Teams" | Employees, suppliers, service providers drive #ecommerce success. Writer/editor @yestare-nyc.bsky.social shares new titles to help leaders develop/retain high-performing teams. www.practicalecommerce.com/10-books-for... #books
"Chatbots Are Pushing Sanctioned Russian Propaganda
"ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, and Grok are serving users propaganda from Russian-backed media when asked about the invasion of Ukraine, new research finds."
www.wired.com/story/chatbo...
My follow-up to this will be about finding the right #editorial and Epublishing support to make your #book the best possible.
In Nov we'll have 6 ballot proposals. Do your hw & look at who supports/opposes - some are confusingly worded. Info here nycvotes.org/whats-on-the... LWV's #Vote411 also has good info on most issues.The deadline to #register or request a mail ballot is 10/25. #vote #NYC
Next week - how to set your book up for success.
Do you remember when some of today's life-saving #vaccines weren't available? grandparentsforvaccines.com
New York Has Few Winners in New Federal Tax Cuts, Comptroller Finds www.thecity.nyc/2025/09/15/t...
Partial cover of Risk Savvy by Gerd Gigerenzer
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People really need ot be aware of these things.
It seldom does. I can't think of a book I've read that was mediocre up until a fantastic ending made it all worthwhile. A writer who can pull off an ending like that is capable of writing a better book in the first place IMO.
What could go wrong?
I have, but if I didn't have to read them, I might not bother to finish them.
Partial cover of "Let My People Go Surfing"
"Favorite Books of Ecommerce Pros Q3 2025" | Summer is a time to step away and catch up on reading, thinking, and planning. Contributor @yestare-nyc.bsky.social asked #ecommerce owners to share the #books that have shaped their careers and outlook. www.practicalecommerce.com/favorite-boo...
The words "The Power of Mentorship" from the cover of "Give First" by Brad Feld
"Q&A: Brad Feld, Author, Mentor, Investor" | The veteran tech entrepreneur, mentor, and early-stage investor, opens up on writing and his latest book, "Give First." Via @yestare-nyc.bsky.social. www.practicalecommerce.com/qa-brad-feld... #ecommerce #GiveFirst
Partial cover of "Pioneers"
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FRAUD ALERT: I have nothing to do with these phony books using my name on the cover. I have not written a memoir or partnered/inspired any cookbooks!
Attempts to get Amazon to take these down have gone nowhere.