“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
“The Millionaire Fastlane” by MJ DeMarco – Edited by Thomas Hauck
Congratulations to my client MJ DeMarco on the release of his new book “The Millionaire Fastlane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Lifetime,” now available on Amazon.com. Editing the book was a great experience and MJ … Continue reading
“The Ghost Writer” – Review by Thomas Hauck
I found “The Ghost Writer” by Robert Harris in the mass-market paperback book rack at Shaw’s supermarket in Gloucester. My overall report is that it’s a good, brisk read that gets the job done. I actually finished the book, cover to … Continue reading
“VmusicBook” edited by Thomas Hauck
Recently released on Amazon.com is the “VmusicBook,” which I had the privilege to edit earlier this summer for an Elance client. “VmusicBook” has been specifically created for urban musical talent and aspiring entrepreneurs. The music industry today is very different … Continue reading