To Kill a Mockingbird is my favorite book in the world. It is told through Scout’s young eyes and expresses how she saw her father as a hero when he defended a black man accused of raping a white woman and took on a mob at the jail when they tried to lynch the man. […]
Typos Can Kill
Check out my new post on LinkedIn. And don’t be alarmed. I’m here to help.
State of the Website Address
It’s time for an update/overhaul from the Verge. I haven’t been updating in anticipation of the change, so please be patient. A new look with new content will be coming this summer. If you can’t wait… you actually have no choice. But you can connect with me on LinkedIn where I blog on occasion. Watch […]
Linkedin Post… Email Blasts NOT Verging on Greatness
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I’ve Been on the Verge
You may have noticed my absence around here lately. Or maybe you didn’t, which is just as well because I wasn’t here and it wouldn’t have done you any good to look for me here anyway. The reason for my absence is actually a mishmash of reasons all balled up together in one big clump […]
A Mini Spoiler Free Review of Summer House with Swimming Pool
Well, I forgot all about this book and was reminded that I had promised to blog about it. I read it, but my life has been crazy and I haven’t been a very good blogger so… here’s your review: The protagonist, Dr. Marc Schlosser, is in trouble. His patient is an actor with an enormous […]
PROOFREADING PLUS Service for Indie and Self-Publishing Authors
I have seen so many indie, self-pubbed books go out with errors. This, unfortunately, results in negative reviews and loss of word-of-mouth sales. The truth is that you have read your own work so many times that you KNOW what you want to say and what is behind it all. I’ve seen companies charge […]
New Service for Self-Pub Authors!
Have you finally finished your book, thinking you are ready to self-pub, but still have that nagging feeling that there might be grammatical errors or typos? What about dropped plot lines or inconsistencies? I can help. I will proofread your novel, using Microsoft Word Review and Track Changes, correcting any typo/grammar issues and noting any […]
Let’s Read a Book Together
As you know, my brother died of lung cancer a little over a month ago. I am still hurting and grieving and will be for awhile. Anyway, as a tribute to his memory, I am rereading A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy O’Toole. Care to join me? We can discuss in the comments…