This is a blog for journalists, authors, and those who enjoy reading and learning. Here you will find a variety of posts about all forms of writing–from fiction and non-fiction to the news media and journalism. It is produced by a former foreign correspondent and journalism school dean.
Today I am pleased to provide a platform for the re-launch of fellow author John W. Howell’s My GRL, the first book in the John J. Cannon thriller series. Following the re-launch information, there is a fascinating interview with the author. Take a look. Ron Yates The cover is new, … Read more…
Below is an e-mail apparently sent to Clarence Page of the Chicago Tribune after a column he wrote concerning a name change for the Washington Redskins. Clarence is a former colleague at the Tribune. In fact, we were hired at the same time. If I were Clarence, I would run … Read more…
Welcome to ForeignCorrespondent. Today it is my pleasure to introduce Gwen Plano, a member of the Rave Writers International Society of Authors, an organization of professional award-winning authors. Gwen is the author of Letting Go Into Perfect Love and is one of 19 authors on the RWISA’s inaugural Blog Hop which began … Read more…
Today I am sharing a column that appeared recently in The Economist. Written by an unnamed foreign correspondent, it takes a sardonic and self-effacing view of foreign correspondents by suggesting that Victorian England’s foremost rotter would have made a great journalist. As with all satire, there may be more truth … Read more…
Dear ForeignCorrespondent Followers: This is a re-post–updated a bit to include the latest statistics. For those who may have missed it the first time around, I hope you enjoy it. For those seeing it for the first time, I hope you will find it eye-opening. Ron Yates I am a … Read more…
It is a pleasure to share a post about writing by fellow author John W. Howell, author of a trilogy of thrillers about John J. Cannon, an everyman attorney who is unwittingly thrust into a nation-wide terrorist plot. (See below). John’s post focuses on a frequent question often asked of … Read more…
I am honored to report that Finding Billy Battles, book one in the Finding Billy Battles trilogy, was just added to the “short list” for the Laramie Book Awards #CAC17, #SeriousAuthors, #LaramieShortlister @ChantiReviews. The Short Listed Semi-Finalists are now in the final rounds of judging for the Five First in Category Positions. The Semi-Finalists … Read more…
It’s tough enough to go into battle with a weapon. Imagine doing so without one! But that’s what Desmond Doss did during WW II. He was a conscientious objector and served as a medic during the Battle of Okinawa. His actions during one day saved the lives of 75 of … Read more…
Every so often I find it useful to take a look at the late Elmore Leonard’s 10 Rules of Writing. It is sage advice from a master. In fact, it is so good, that I am reposting them on my blog today. Read ’em and learn. Every writer should read … Read more…
Today I am delighted to share a post from fellow Author Heidi Mastrogiovanni, author of “La La Pettibone’s Act Two.” In it, she provides a stern lesson on grammar and language. Read it. You won’t be sorry! By Heidi Mastrogiovanni Okay, so, I’m thinking maybe we alternate the Precious Pets Past and Present Posts (wherein I … Read more…