“The Accidental Farmers” by Tim Young. Thomas Hauck, editor
Congratulations to my Elance client Tim Young on the publication of his new book “The Accidental Farmers,” to which I had the privilege to give a final edit. When Tim and Liz Young decided to leave their comfortable suburban life … Continue reading
“The Do-Over Book” by Matt Theriault. Thomas Hauck, editor
Congratulations to my client Matt Theriault on the release of his new book “Do Over: Why it will work now when it didn’t work then.” I had the pleasure to edit Matt’s groundbreaking book, which is based on his life … Continue reading
“Your Business Plan Is Like a Bra” by Camille Rose – edited by Thomas Hauck
Congratulations to my client Camille Rose on the release of her sensational new business book, “Your Business Plan Is Like a Bra: It Supports Your Every Move.” The book, targeted at women entrepreneurs but just as useful for men (guys … Continue reading
“The Overton Window” by Glenn Beck
Totalitarianism is bad. Freedom is good. You can’t argue with the message that FOX television personality Glenn Beck expertly delivers in “The Overton Window.” Modern industrialized democratic societies are capable of embracing dictatorships, as Germany and Italy did in the … Continue reading
Quotes, Italics, Boldface, and Capitals – Advice from Thomas Hauck, Book Editor and Ghostwriter
Every writer wants his or her words to leap off the page. We all experience the anxiety that the reader will lose interest or will fail to grasp a particularly important point or word. And so many writers resort to … Continue reading
“Life” by Keith Richards – Review by Thomas Hauck
There are many reasons why I would want to read “Life,” the new memoir by Keith Richards. I’ve been Rolling Stones fan since I was a kid back in Cincinnati and I first heard “Satisfaction” and “Last Time” on WSAI-AM, … Continue reading
Mayflower Creationism
In the modern era, the discussion of how we humans have come to exist on earth has assumed a familiar form: creationism versus evolution. Creationists argue that at a particular time in history a divine entity, God, created human beings … Continue reading
Letter to the Gloucester Daily Times 12/9/10
The First R Foundation, a Gloucester charitable organization, buys books to give to first graders in Rockport and Gloucester. In early December, First R chose “It’s a Book” by Lane Smith. The book has been favorably reviewed in the “New … Continue reading
“Strategic Default” by A.A. Diji – Edited by Thomas Hauck
Congratulations to my client Augustine Diji on the release of his book “STRATEGIC DEFAULT: How to Create a Brighter Financial Future For You, Your Family, or Your Business,” which I had the pleasure of editing. If you thought that strategic … Continue reading
“Perfect Day” – From Lou Reed to Susan Boyle
As a longtime fan of Lou Reed, I was amazed and astonished to turn on the TV this morning to see Susan Boyle standing majestically on the Today Show plaza with a white-robed children’s choir behind her, singing Reed’s 1972 … Continue reading