Our Future Dystopia Will Soon Be History
I thought about writing a dystopian novel but decided by the time it got published it would be considered historical non-fiction.
Distraction Tops List of Barriers to Reading
The National Literary Trust surveyed 6,000+ adults and children in the UK and asked them: What stops you from reading more? Here were the top 5 responses: • I get distracted (40%) • I don't have time to read (29%) • I find it hard to...
Poetry as a Spell Against Fear and Impatience
A spell against fear – former U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith on the power of poetry and the art of productive impatience https://t.co/XRUBrKWHkU
Annie Dillard Reminds Us: Live with Humble Curiosity
What a weasel knows that we forget – on Annie Dillard's birthday, her timeless meditation on how to live https://t.co/VdWkPnKvdy
A 900‑Year‑Old Solution for Today's Problems
By David French's simplistic logic, Gutenberg should have been held liable for the Reformation and Thirty Years' War. There’s a 900-Year-Old Answer to Our Most Modern Problem https://t.co/TWImtz71lU
Timothy Taylor Praises World War Trade in Review
Timothy Taylor writes a nice review of my book, World War Trade. 🔗 https://t.co/XORpUAKycd https://t.co/T6jbzS7isN
Beyond Labels: The Soul Lies Deeper Than Opinions
We seem to have forgotten that identities and opinions are the least interesting parts of people — ripples on the surface of the ocean of the soul, shimmering but shallow, pervious to every windsweep, irrelevant to the depths. Here is...
Early Abandonment Cost WWII Navy Hundreds of Ships
“Don’t give up the ship” literally means “Don’t give up the ship”. This is one of my absolute favorite books from WW2 written by the Navy’s top salvage master. The number of warships lost because captains abandoned way too early in...
Verify Publishing Advice Sources Before Trusting Them
Annual reminder that when you’re getting publishing industry advice, to please double check the source? Do they actually work in the business? Have books out and about? Just… a little Googling, friends. Please. It’ll save you so much grief on...
Empower Kids to Create Games with GenAI
Most kids are being trained to consume technology. Swipe. Watch. Repeat. I want kids to build with it. My new book, Game Lab Club, helps kids imagine, design, test, and share their own games with GenAI as a creative partner. Coming to Amazon in...
Hope Vs. Trust: Turning the Impossible Into Possible
How to make the impossible possible – beloved Italian storyteller Cristina Campo, born 103 years ago today, on the crucial difference between hope and trust https://t.co/rg0MiupH7N
Fantasy Mystery Shines with Unique Leviathan World-Building
I finished reading “The Tainted Cup” by Robert Jackson Bennett. Wow—this was fantastic. A total hit. I don’t usually read fantasies, but this works brilliantly as a mystery novel as well. Above all, its uniquely original world-building is outstanding. It’s...
Win‑at‑all‑costs Culture Harms Athletes, Read Cain’s Warning
Mary Cain's new book "This is Not About Running," should be required reading for high school and college coaches and athletes. It's what happens when we allow the win at all costs mindset to take over, with no checks in place,...
Finding Miracles in Everyday Warbler Wonder
Warblers, wonder, and how to contact the miraculous in the mundane – gorgeous read from one of my all-time favorite writers https://t.co/vaf6g6v4Aj
Use AI Wisely: Boost Writing, Avoid Low-Quality Scaling
AI is useful for writers if you figure out how to use it. Don't be scared of it! But also, don't scale crap. A deep dive on this topic: https://t.co/4d8Xk3BIPe https://t.co/ZjmChb4Vz4
Leslie Groves' Manhattan Project Memoir Ranks Among My Top Five
General Leslie Groves’ book on how he ran the manhattan project program is a top 5 book i’ve ever read have you read it @elonmusk? https://t.co/nNa3XzI4wH
Protagonists Need Agency: Goal‑Driven Characters Drive Stories
The #1 thing I look for in a protagonist? Agency. Give me characters who are working toward something. Who have a specific goal. Who DO stuff in pursuit of their agenda. Because without agency, they become no more than a passenger in their...
Friend David Epstein's Must‑Read Book Arrives Next Week
One of my good friends, @DavidEpstein, has a book coming out next week. It’s amazing and you should pre-order it! https://t.co/cHT8c2dlUm https://t.co/UKCyBKSKi3
Cristina Campo’s Fairy‑Tale Wisdom on Identity and Maturity
The paradox of knowing who you are and what you want – beloved Italian storyteller Cristina Campo, born 103 years ago today, on fairy tales, time, and the meaning of maturity https://t.co/jWxj4sm7Mu
Great Success Demands Sacrifice, Not Social Media Myths
I don’t agree with everything Emma Grede believes but what I think that she’s communicated beautifully is truly unpacking the hard work and sacrifice required to truly do something great. (I’m referring to what’s in her book not just interviews) In...
All Teens Must Read The Five Geek Social Fallacies
Every person on earth, when they reach the age of, oh, let’s say 16, should be strapped down Clockwork Orange-style and be forced to read The Five Geek Social Fallacies https://plausiblydeniable.com/five-geek-social-fallacies/
Constraints Unlock Creativity: Think Inside the Box
1/ I just finished one of the best books I've EVER read. Comes out next week. My friend @DavidEpstein (Range, The Sports Gene) has written a masterpiece on the virtue of constraints, of not thinking OUTSIDE the box but "INSIDE...
Liberal Democracy Remains Best Guard for Freedom and Prosperity
Review of "The Revolutionary Center": For all its troubles, no system better protects freedom, affluence, thought, and security than liberal democracy. https://t.co/F8qlsTaF3t via @WSJBooks
Bianka Rolando’s “Stones” Highlights Inselbergs Poetry‑Lithograph Collection
Our fourth and final feature in celebration of National Poetry Month is Bianka Rolando and her poem "Stones" from our upcoming publication, Inselbergs. Rolando’s first book published in English, Inselbergs is a collection of poetry accompanied by the author’s own lithographs,...
Author Presents New Book at Peterson Institute, DC
Just done presenting my book at Peterson in Washington DC! 👉Watch here:. I start at 12min into the hour https://t.co/f6ENqzd7Jr cc: @PIIE @IMD_Bschool @cepr_org @AdamPosen @adam_tooze https://t.co/GMqLoy6HHT
Essential Nutrition Guide for Doctors, Students, and Food Lovers
Looking for information on Nutrition? This book is for you whether you are a practicing physician, medical student, or someone interested in healthy eating. It's available through @amazon and @MHEducation. Let me know what you think. 📗 #nutrition #bookspotlight...
Resist Life Less: Write Bird‑by‑Bird, Not Harder
Anne Lamott is the queen of writing teachers. Ask 100 writers for their favorite book about the craft, and her book, Bird by Bird, will top the list. Everybody who's tried to make a work of art knows how loud...
Master Life Transitions: Rituals Turn Change Into Meaning
The kind folks at @NPR's @hereandnow asked me to answer 4 Questions About How to Master Lifequakes and Find New Meaning. "Sometimes life throws you a curveball. Maybe it’s a breakup or divorce, a serious health diagnosis, or job loss. Whatever...
Found Restored Classics and New Translations at Bookstore
At the bookstore, I came across a new translation of H.G. Wells’ “In the Abyss” and picked it up. It also includes restored illustrations from its original magazine publication. While I was there, I also grabbed new translations of “The...
Changing a Book’s Release Date Creates Logistical and Marketing Chaos
Moving a pub date means a logistics nightmare. It happens but not generally as in "let's pull this from October and move it to April." Not only are distributors and bookstores going to be irritated if you change your dates,...
Promote Your Books in Crises: Offer Readers Joy
Never feel bad about promoting your books, even and especially in moments of crisis. One, the people creating the crisis want you demoralized and on your back foot. Deny them. Two, people caugh in crisis need their moments of joy...
Half‑Read Kindle Deal Sparks Renewed Interest
US Kindle customers, great deal I read about half the book and liked it, need to pick it back up https://t.co/1fRjspeMAQ
Discover Why My New Social Selling Book Matters
Why Purchase My New Social Selling Book? by @Timothy_Hughes https://t.co/1wHgdbMARE @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesTips #SalesLeader #Marketing #Leadership #MarketingStrategy #MarketingTips #SalesEnablement https://t.co/NVqeibypNl
The Perfect Book Reignites My Romantasy Passion
Started The Wicked Sea by Jordan Stephanie Gray this week and I'm actually really into it. It's a Little Mermaid-inspired Romantasy with some magic woven in and honestly I'd fallen out of the genre for a while because everything started feeling...
Prioritize God's Voice Over Others' Opinions
We spend far too much time worrying about what others think… and not nearly enough time focused on what God thinks. I’ve read Whisper by @MarkBatterson over 20 times, and it’s still one of my all-time favorites. Every time I pick...
Need a Ghostwriter? I Can Refer One
Planning to write a book? 🤔 I have an absolutely incredible ghostwriter working with me on my book 👻 If you’re looking for a referral, DM me!
Books Fail From Invisibility, Not Poor Quality
Author insight—many books don’t fail because they’re bad—they fail because not enough readers ever saw them. Visibility is often the real problem, not quality.
Thrilled to Co‑author Cindy Pon’s Upcoming SHEEN (Viking 2028)
Oh my heart, I’m so thrilled about this news. I’ve been a @cindyponauthor fan for ages, and getting to work on her books now? A wild honor. SHEEN by Cindy Pon. Viking 2028. ❤️
New Book Inside the Box Now Available for Pre‑Order
I finally got my hands on my new book, Inside the Box. You can still pre-order it through the link in my bio. :) https://t.co/xhsbGzHUTM
Author Fills Book’s Corporate Power Gap With Empty Talk
Dunkelman’s book had absolutely zero discussion of corporate power. He’s trying to discuss it now because he actually has nothing to say.
Self‑funded Debut: My First Paid Publisherswkly Issue
Big moment for me: My first issue of publisherswkly paid for with my own money.
Meet Author, Grab Book & Swag at Booth 18
Come grab your copy of Bitcoin is for Everyone and some Fix the Money swag at *Booth 18* in the Bitcoin Bazaar at Bitcoin 2026! I’ll be signing books at 1:30pm today 🧡
Book of the Month Stuck in Middle, Fails Personal Curation
I left Book of the Month in 2018, when I was frustrated that I couldn’t curate based on my personal taste. Wild to see in this excellent piece by @gretarainbow.com that the selections are still middle of the road, while...
China Launches Nationwide Push to Revive Reading
China’s new official obsession: Getting people to read more books. In February, China passed a new regulation to build more public reading facilities and spaces. In April, China had its first-ever national reading week. State media encourages people to put down their phones...
Stress‑Free Investing Redefined in New Book Release
I'm very pleased to announce that my new book, THE AWESOME PORTFOLIO, will be released on September 8th, 2026. It's a stress-free approach to investing, and it blows to smithereens the conventional wisdom about saving for retirement. Pre-order here: https://t.co/2ADIy8Jfh7
Gwendolyn Brooks Hosted James Baldwin's Final Library of Congress Reading
40 years ago today, for the last event she hosted at @librarycongress as U.S. Poet Laureate, Gwendolyn Brooks chose to invite James Baldwin. It was his last appearance. He read one of his most timeless works. Her introduction is itself...
Mixing Memo, Business Wisdom, and Didion on My Nightstand
Currently on my nightstand: — The Memo (@mindaharts) — Conscious Business (Fred Kofman) — a Didion essay collection because I'm allowed to be a person who reads Didion in business attire What are you reading this week?
Swedish Edition of “When Everyone Knows” Arrives October
The Swedish translation of When everyone knows that everyone knows will be published by Fri Tanke ("Free thought") this October. https://t.co/doXjKpofar
Repetition Creates Subtle Microtension in Storytelling
Microtension is story tension on a micro level, or in small, barely noticeable increments. And repetition of words is one of the most common way to produce it. Insight from C.S. Lakin: https://janefriedman.com/creating-microtension-through-repetition/
Indie Bookstores Surge 70% Since 2020, Membership Grows
Good News: After 20 years of declining numbers, indie booksellers have come "roaring back." There are about 70% more bookstores now than there were in 2020. The American Booksellers Association membership has grown from 1,900 to 3,200. https://t.co/SbQVRMblkG