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Author James Ross discusses his love of golf and his noels.

Latest Blog Posts

  • Everyone Needs a Mentor on Nov 21, 2009

    You’re asked, “Who has made the biggest difference in your life?” Do you have an automatic response? Are you fortunate to have that one name that pops into your head? Has someone impacted you and made a noticeable difference in your life path...

  • Golf and Writing -- The Three "Bs" They Share on Nov 16, 2009

    Thinking of the "Four Ps" that were shared by both the game of golf and the act of writing a novel was a good mental exercise for me, so I've decided to expand the idea to other letters of the alphabet. Today, I want to share my brainstorming that f...

  • What Can We Learn from the Grumpy Old Man? on Nov 11, 2009

    Justin Ventimiglia and Keith Puccio were two teenagers who were looking for ways to pass the time during a long, hot summer in Missouri. With questionable parental supervision and the typical draw towards trouble that most teenagers experience at so...

  • The Four Shared "Ps" of Golf and Writing on Nov 7, 2009

    My last post included several similarities between playing golf and writing a book, and asked all of you to think of ways in which one of your passions could translate into a publication.I've thought about the connection between golf and writing some...

  • Writing a Book and Playing Golf Aren't So Different After All on Nov 2, 2009

    One of the most common pieces of advice given to any new author is to "write about what you know." Creative work is going to be more genuine and credible when focused on a topic that is familiar. An author's mental energy is more likely to remain hi...

  • In Search of a Slogan on Oct 21, 2009

    As mentioned many times before on this site, my belief in the power of the social networking potential found on the Internet is strong. Twitter, Facebook and other such outlets have provided new friendships and valuable business connections. Other...

  • What’s a Good Career Move for an Alcoholic, Womanizing Pilot? on Oct 15, 2009

    There are great pilots who transport us safely to our intended destination even under the most challenging circumstances. A perfect example is Captain Chelsey “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot for US Airways who famously landed a plane bound for C...