Monthly Archives: February 2018

Advice, Elections, Politics, Publishing, Rants, Writing

SILENCE IS NOT GOLDEN!

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I recently read a “writer’s advice” column telling authors to avoid political posts if they want to increase their book sales.

I disagree!

This is how whole populations are silenced.

Those of us who write, have a responsibility to speak up loud and clear for those whose voices are whispers.

If writers shy away from expressing their views, they are capitulating to those in power, who happily quash any questioning of their authority, action or inaction.

Throughout history, writers have been at the forefront of free speech. If we stay on the side-lines, in order to make a profit, we do a disservice to not just our own readers, but to our society in general.

 

Your thoughts?

Advice, Elections, Politics, Rants

PARDON ME, MADAM AND/OR SIR . . . BUT, I HAVE A QUESTION!

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I’m curious — how many of you, Dear Readers, pay attention to the political news of the day?

Are you too busy with your day-to-day life maintenance activities to care what is going on in the rest of the world?

Do you think politicians are all crooked, so what’s the point?

Do you think you can’t do anything that would make a difference?

 

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That’s right, folks . . . Vote . . . each and every time you get the chance!

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Who’s in charge now, folks?

YOU, that’s who! Feel the power!

 

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