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Publishing your first book? It takes Teamwork.

Publishing your first book? It takes Teamwork.

by Stephen F. Mayer, PH.D., P.E. | May 22, 2021 | Essays, Poetry, Publishing, Short Stories, Writing

Have you ever taken the time to read the “Acknowledgements” section in any published book? In the past, I must admit, I just skipped over it. That has changed! With the publication of my first book of poetry, I came to deeply appreciate the skills and expertise that a...
Start Writing Poetry Now!

Start Writing Poetry Now!

by Stephen F. Mayer, PH.D., P.E. | May 6, 2021 | Essays, Family, Journaling, Poetry, Writing

Writing, like many things in life, is about just getting started! In most human endeavors, we all find times where we procrastinate or simply can’t find the internal motivation to get started. My commitment to writing began over the 2019 Thanksgiving holiday. I...

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