Category Archives: Interviews

Here is a video link of New York Times Bestseller Philip Margolin talking in 2007 about how his first book, Heartstone (HarperCollins, 1978) came about. It’s a great illustration of the value of having the right idea at the right … Continue reading →

I conducted an interview with an ex-publishing professional who worked for two years at an educational publishing company. Due to his nondisclosure agreement, I will refer to him using the pseudonym “Joe” or “J” and remove direct references to the … Continue reading →

Thomas P. Flanagan was a research chemist with National Starch and Chemical Company in Bridgewater, NJ.  He is the holder of 20 US and 40 international patents for glues and adhesives designed between 1965-1990. Flanagan is the author of Hot-Melt … Continue reading →