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How my Apple taught me to write
The passing of Apple CEO Steve Jobs was sad news that we discussed around the dinner table … not in the morbid sense, but mainly because we found his life story to be so inspiring. I had just been reading … Continue reading
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Writing about Chesapeake’s ‘Great Storms’
All through the summer, I’ve been working on a new book project. GREAT STORMS OF THE CHESAPEAKE is due out next spring—just in time for hurricane season. I’ve been delving into the best (or is that worst?) storms of the … Continue reading
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Becoming a book trailer addict
Book trailers are a lot of fun, bringing a new and more visual element to the works of fiction and non-fiction. And there’s certainly a precedent thanks to the movie business. I don’t know about you, but I’m hooked on … Continue reading
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Visit Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Beach
When most people head to the beach, they take along towels, sunscreen, maybe an umbrella. But ranking right up there would be having something to read. Out on the actual beach, I did see a lot of books (and a … Continue reading
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Craft books offer writing tips and inspiration
At some point in any writer’s life—whether you are starting out or need a dose of inspiration—a craft book on writing can be useful and helpful. A so-called “craft book” is sort of a writing class and writing companion gathered … Continue reading
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Chautauqua and the historical society
Thanks to the Maryland Humanities Council, Chautauqua is once again being held this summer. I was asked to introduce Harriet Tubman by speaking about another historical topic, and my comments follow. I thought I might get us in a historical … Continue reading
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Remembering late governor from a reporter’s POV
Historically speaking, William Donald Schaefer was perhaps one of Maryland’s more unforgettable politicians. For several decades, first as Baltimore mayor, then governor and comptroller, he left his stamp on Maryland politics. Though Schaefer was sometimes profane, bluff, and outspoken, he … Continue reading
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Excerpt from ‘The House that Went Down with the Ship’
An excerpt from my mystery novel set in Chesapeake City: The Chesapeake City Historical Society and Museum was located in Franklin Hall, a three-story brick structure in the heart of the town’s historic district. Built in 1878, the building had … Continue reading
Examining ‘Media and Medicine’
We often think of the connections between “Media and Government” or “Media and Entertainment,” but far less often about “Media and Medicine.” A few weeks ago, the Alpha Alpha Theta Honor Society at Cecil College hosted a meaningful panel discussion … Continue reading
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‘Constant reinvention is the new reality’
The Poynter Institute Journalism site is one I check periodically for ideas related to the journalism class I teach. Today I was reading the transcript of a live chat about transitioning newspaper skills to other jobs (in or out of … Continue reading
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