Croatian-born author, Cubrilo, is able to read and write in several languages. She recently sat down with James J. Patterson to compare languages and talk about her new geo-political thriller novel, "Dethroned." Author, Branka Cubrilo The difference between a work being translated and a work … [Read more...] about Author, Branka Cubrilo, Talks New Novel, “Dethroned,” with James J. Patterson
An Interview with “Roughnecks” Author, James J. Patterson
"You can change the dimensional make-up in someone’s mind with a single chord of musical phrase, or excite their imagination, invoke any of the mindful emotions. You can do the same thing with images in words, of course. But music can find a direct path to a person’s core that he or she may have … [Read more...] about An Interview with “Roughnecks” Author, James J. Patterson
Donald Trump and the False Infallibility of Riches
Donald Trump has proven to the world what Washingtonians have been experiencing, albeit on a smaller scale, with a local billionaire named Daniel Snyder, for years, that a person being rich guarantees nothing when it comes to having the competence, expertise, and most of all, the ethical … [Read more...] about Donald Trump and the False Infallibility of Riches
The World of Yesterday (Armistice Day, 2018)
From the forthcoming collection Junk Shop Window My father always said that his first memory was of standing on the couch in his parent’s living room, small hands on the back cushion, peering out a picture widow at a neighborhood street in Bend, Oregon. There is a slow-moving line of cars and … [Read more...] about The World of Yesterday (Armistice Day, 2018)
Gabbing With O’Reilly
Gabbing With O'Reilly, at the opening of another NFL training camp, a 42 year season ticket holder looks back one last time at the Redskins and RFK Stadium. First appeared in SportsFan Magazine, Fall, 2000 Featured in Bermuda Shorts by James J. Patterson When O'Reilly was at last awarded his seat … [Read more...] about Gabbing With O’Reilly
Welcome to Good Books, Well Made
We believe that there is no reason a small press can't publish books that compete on the shelf with the best that the big houses have to offer. Welcome to Good Books, Well Made James J. Patterson, Co-Founder, ASP. I suppose the last straw for me was when Eric Foner’s masterpiece, Tom Paine, … [Read more...] about Welcome to Good Books, Well Made