Tag: books
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Sink or Sail
Did you know the Titanic had a sister ship named the Olympic? The Olympic had stolen most of the press and accolades of the day by being the first to be launched. Her lavishness and modern amenities were mirrored by the Titanic. She was also injured, but she did not sink. Odds are we would…
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What’s the Problem?
Several years ago some well-meaning entrepreneurs approached me about helping them develop a pornography free online book seller, that would compete with Amazon for the minds and dollars of people and families desiring to not be subjected to pornographic material. Sounded reasonable and right enough. There were several interesting dynamics at work. First, I was…
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I got ya.
We’re entering a time period where there is very real risk of the emergence of the most cynical generation(s) in history. We have witnessed truth become a possessive determiner of ‘my truth.’ The undeniable traits of gender and genetics now a political football. All for the purpose of manipulation for votes and misunderstood ‘power.’ Now,…
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I Love to Tell the Stories of Appalachia
I am so excited for my newest book, entitled “I Love to Tell the Stories of Appalachia.” The rich history of my Appalachian family was fundamentally preserved through the gift of story telling from one generation to another. I can so vividly remember as a young boy of 6 or 7, sitting and listening to…
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The Barlow Knife
One of the great memories for me as a child was Main Street in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky. To most this would be just another sleepy town, slowly succumbing to a World fed by Interstates, allowing quick exits and entries. To me, Main Street in Mt. Vernon represented my people, past and present. There were…
Myron Speaks 