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The Difference Between a Nazi and a Communist
For years, I’ve heard people say that Nazis are ultra-right-wing, and Communists are ultra-left-wing. In the recent political environment, the media and other ignorant fools are fond of calling conservatives “Nazis.” Nothing could be further from the truth. What is … Continue reading
Sensitivity Editing: What is the World Coming to?
I recently came across the term “Sensitivity Editing,” which is described as sensitivity reading looking for and changing terms that currently have a pejorative subtext (e.g. you “can’t” call food exotic because someone has decided that it’s xenophobic and racially … Continue reading
July 4th, 2021 Tribute
On this 4th of July Holiday weekend, the day set aside to celebrate the founding of this great nation, let us remember those brave patriots, those citizen soldiers, who strove to overcome overwhelming odds to secure for us and for … Continue reading
NEW BOOK RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT: “The Trinity Gambit”
William Speir’s 17th published novel, The Trinity Gambit, will be released in print and eBook on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. The eBook and softback editions will be available via online retailers everywhere. The dust jacket hardback edition will only be … Continue reading
Coming Soon: The Trinity Gambit
My new novel will be released later this year. Here is the summary: THE TRINITY GAMBIT An Action Adventure and Espionage Thriller by William Speir The world is at war… again. Three regional wars rage across the globe. Only the … Continue reading
The Baggage of the Past
For years I have said, “You cannot go back; you can only go forward.” Recently, this was demonstrated to me in a very real way. As many people know, I was a Civil War Reenactor for many years. I joined … Continue reading
Apple iTunes Has (Accidently?) Turned Into Ransomware!
If you use Apple iTunes and you have ever changed the email address associated with your Apple Account (Apple ID), PLEASE READ THIS. I use iTunes Version 12.10.4.2 for Windows 10. Since 2007, I have has three different email addresses … Continue reading
Announcing the Release of My Latest Novel!
Announcing the Release of “The Legacy of Shadows – Book 9 of the Knights of the Saltire Series” My latest Action-Adventure Novel was released today and is now available via Amazon at the following links! Other retailers will be carrying … Continue reading
Have Your Manuscript Edited or Don’t Publish It
As a published author, I cannot say enough about the need to edit – multiple iterations of editing –any manuscript before it is published. And I also cannot say this strongly enough: the worst person to edit a manuscript is … Continue reading
Emotions Are A Choice
Here is a truth that no one likes to hear: No one else – and I mean NO ONE else – can make you angry, sad, or happy. Being angry, sad, or happy is a CHOICE that you and you … Continue reading
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