Why? A Blog By Tom Hoover - The Archives

When plans change, my friend Bob—the poet, Robert Burns—taught me how to roll.

Sometimes the success of others can shine a bright light on our, well, lack of success. It’s okay. It’s natural even. Here’s how to handle it.

They say the only thing in life we can truly control is our perspective and how we view a situation. Hrmph! Well, what if I WANT to look on the dark side and see the glass as half empty and make [...]

So you find yourself trapped on a deserted island with a writer. Here’s a quick list of things to know about some of the quirkiest people on earth.

Dammit, Jim! I’m a writer, not a doctor!

Like everyone else, I blame the eclipse for my digressions, my forgetfulness, and I can’t remember what else.

They say every writer needs an editor. And I say they are right. Whoever they are.

I’m celebrating the success of three of my agent sibs and adding a few books to your must-read list. Get crackin’!

Have you ever thought back to what you dreamed of becoming? Did you hold on tight to your dream?

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