Edition #22 – Aneesa Waheed answers 7 questions

1. Why are you an author? To bring my point of view to people. 2. Who are your literary inspirations? Paula Wolfert, Madhur Jeffery, Shakespeare, Salam Rushdie, John Grisham 3. What is your writing routine? This is my first book, writing into late night worked best...

Edition #21 – Barry McCarthy answers 7 questions

1. Why are you an author? I never thought I would write a book, let alone be asked to write a book on behalf of Deluxe, but I was in a unique position to provide my insights on how to help small businesses run better. I was in this unique position for two reasons:...

Book Notes #7: “Meditations” (By Marcus Aurelius)

I finally read this book cover-to-cover. I have been familiar with Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations for years and selectively read passages in school and on my own accord. The book and its message never really kept me in thrall. After all, I also grew up reading the...

Edition #17 – Brian Harris answers 7 questions

1. Why are you an author? I am actually a 1st-time author. My wife and kids encouraged me to write a book based on home improvement tasks I did around our old home for years that didn’t always go as planned. I was very fortunate to have my book published by the...