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Trump is manipulating the markets through tariffs—off and on—and making millions for himself and his oligarch buddies. I’m convinced of it.

Don’t think I’ve ever seen a team play harder and tougher than this Irish football team. They are fierce.

Remember the days when Elon Musk was just considered an eccentric entrepreneur scientist who made occasional appearances on sitcoms?

At Fat Dog Books, we never ask the author to pay fees of any kind. 100% publisher funded, and we accept submissions without an agent.

Trying to publish and then sell a children’s book is really, really hard. Big props to anyone who braves that mountain.

If you haven’t dumped your Twitter account yet, I urge you to do so. It feels so damn liberating.

A fun and magical holiday read for kids aged 2-6. It was inspired when my 5-year old daughter asked me: “Daddy, how is Santa getting into our house? We don’t have a fireplace.” And a story was born. On Amazon now.

In honor of going to see Wicked today with my wife and two daughters… tea with Dorothy.

As a small publisher, I prioritize character development and plot progression over genre or style. If neither is well developed, I will likely move on to the next manuscript. #publishing #writinglife #authors #writers #books #fiction #nonfiction

Novice writers without an agent often underestimate the value of a strong marketing plan. Most small publishers don’t have the resources to adequately promote a new book and author. Think it through. #publishing #writinglife #authors #books #writers #indieauthors

When reaching out to small publishers and without an agent, probably the most important piece of your query is how you plan to help market your book. It can sometimes be the difference between a request for the full manuscript and the reject pile. #publishing #fiction #nonfiction #writing #authors

A fun and magical read for children aged 2-6. Great for a Christmas gift! The little ones in your life will love this new twist on a Santa story. On Amazon now.

A brand new twist on a Christmas tale as old as time. How does Santa deliver presents to a home with no chimney? Your little ones will find out and fall in love with Santa’s Magic Candy Cane. Available on Amazon.