Opinion
Why is Every Author a #1 Bestselling Author?
Almost every author aspires to be a “#1 bestselling author,” but why is every author a #1 bestselling author? We’ve all seen it: that “#1 Bestseller” circle slapped on book covers everywhere. It’s got to make one wonder, how are so many not-so-well-known people becoming #1 bestselling authors?
Read MoreNow Read This! A Brief History of Book Bans and Why They Historically Fail
If recent news about schools banning books has you concerned, read this article and get a brief history of book bans and why they historically fail. For a country that venerates its citizens right to free speech, the U.S. tends to ban a lot of books. The most recent surge began in the fall of…
Read MorePublishing House Acquisitions May Mean Fewer Options
Many people fear that publishing house acquisitions like the one underway between Penguin Random House (PRH) and Simon & Schuster (S&S) may mean fewer options for authors and readers. Since late 2020, one big question has been hanging over the publishing industry: what will happen if Big Five publisher Penguin Random House acquires the smallest…
Read MoreA Timely Descent into Writer Madness
I like a look of Agony – Because I know it’s true, Men do not sham convulsions – Nor simulate, a Throe, The eyes glaze once – and that is Death – Impossible to feign Beads upon the Forehead – By homely anguish Strung. ~ E. Dickinson I transcribed this poem onto my mirror today.…
Read MoreThere’s A Last Time for Everything
I went to visit my father in the hospital. He is in late-stage Parkinson’s and, within a few weeks, he declined from being able to walk up the steps to my beach house, to not being able to walk or stand at all. When I got there, my step-mother was sitting by his bedside, making…
Read MoreSummer Reads Make Us Feel Fine
Whether you’ve escaped to the beach for a long getaway or are just taking the afternoon to visit your local park, if you’re like us, you know that nothing adds to the enjoyment of summer relaxation or summer reads more than bringing along a good book. Though summer is nearly over, there’s still time to…
Read MoreMy Rebuttal: Why DEI Is Good For Publishing
I received an email from a subscriber regarding my podcast interview with Carrie Bloxson, the VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Hachette Book Group. Their opinion: stop this DEI nonsense. We should “let writers succeed or fail based on their merits.” I agree. That’s exactly what we should do. The question remains: what…
Read MoreSupport Indie Bookstores
As writers and die-hard readers, for team R Colucci, independent bookstores are our mecca, and places we love to support. Whether they’ve helped us discover a new favorite author or simply provided a quiet, cozy place to sit and read, these sacred spots hold a special place in our hearts. That’s why campaigns like #BoxedOut…
Read MoreLearn from NFL’s “Inspire Change” Ad Fumble: Acknowledge Your Mistakes
The NFL’s “Inspire Change” ad that aired during Super Bowl LV began with a few quick images of NFL players and a voiceover of Ladanian Tomlinson’s speech that he gave when he was inducted into the NFL’s Hall of Fame. This advertisement showed a bunch of images associated with the Black Lives Matter movement: players…
Read MoreTake a Chance on Gen Z: Why Hiring This Generation Can Save Your Business
Unemployment rates in the past few months have reached astronomical numbers: it’s currently at 11.1% nationwide. At the same time, the Class of 2020, robbed of the last couple months of their college experience and their graduation ceremonies, is just beginning their job search. They are competing with experts in their fields of interest who…
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