"It scares the hell out of me. Every day, politics gets closer to the reality you project."-Bob Cone, inventor of Liquid Light The second strike is on. John Galt's strike of the "men of the mind" brought down Roger Thompson's dictatorship and ushered in a conservative dream: no taxes, regulations, or social programs. The end of government services such as policing, firefighting, and infrastructure-building has created a vacuum filled by unscrupulous and unregulated businesses that few can afford. With no safety or labor standards, most Americans have abandoned their homes to work several jobs...

"There are many worthwhile endeavors in Life. But writing is what I love to do, it is what I do, and it is what I am going to write about here." Author Robert Peate (The Recovery, Sisyphus Shrugged) takes the reader on his writing journey, sharing highlights such as his first poem, his first fiction, and his two favorite memoir pieces, as well as his advice for writer's block. In this small but insightful volume, Peate shares his thoughts and tips on writing fiction and poetry. Nuggets of wisdom include: Nuggets of wisdom include: "It's not what you write about, it's how you write about it."...