Category Archives: Bob’s Books
Flora Fielding is here to entertain you again
She was the most beautiful film star of her time, then became the 15th wealthiest person on earth. Then, to escape cancer, she had herself frozen — and awoke 1433 years later. Twenty years ago, her story won me an … Continue reading
For the third time, I’m a guest on Luck-It Network
Sara in Singapore, who runs the versatile blog, Luck-It Network, has interviewed me on three issues. The third one went live today, Friday 22 May, and it concerns my experience as an author. It’s different in content from the other … Continue reading
Audiobook version of From Depression to Contentment
You’d think that narrating an audiobook is easy, especially for an experienced public speaker. No, it isn’t. After many hours of trying, I gave up. My publisher, Victor Volkman, then hired his favourite audioator (like my new word?), Lisa Negren. … Continue reading
How to have a vibrant social distancing experience
Scott Kelly was in charge of the International Space Station for a year, so his advice on how to deal with social distancing is worth considering. Here is a thing I find interesting and validating. Every one of his recommendations … Continue reading
Sharing the sharing: a review at Carolyn Howard-Johnson’s “New Review Site”
I am currently doing a way overdue task: indexing past Bobbing Around issues. Having published the 9th a few days ago, I am now indexing the 6th. And I came across this lovely review. Also, my bio there will give … Continue reading
Hit and Run is now available as a paperback
Sandy Cumming, the publisher of Hit and Run, has just let me know that what many of my fans consider my best novel to date is now available as a paper book. I prefer to read onscreen, for several reasons, … Continue reading
The Obsolete Present
Rhobin Courtright’s topic for her fellow bloggers is “How can contemporary fiction cope with the rapid changes of today’s world?” Last century, this was no problem. While life has always been full of surprises, at least there was an illusion … Continue reading
Big book giveaway
Marie Lavender has organised a huge book giveaway. If you visit her, you may be able to grab one of a large number of offerings, including three copies of three of my books. If you do get one of mine, … Continue reading
From Depression to Contentment, reviewed by Kamal Gabry
Empowering tools by an expert professional who lives by the Tao Te Ching! Man, I love this Book. It is so rich and enriching! First, it is written by a name I heard about since I was a fellow at … Continue reading