HEAT – Thriller Thursdays

There is no more-mentioned heist thriller in any creative meeting I’ve attended than Heat. Directed by Michael Mann (some would argue in his prime) and starring Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino, the film centers around a squad of thieves, run by DeNiro’s character...

Book Cover Design Tips & Thoughts

When I started to prepare for publishing my novel, Flash Crash, a vast array of logistical issues reared their head. As I came closer to actually releasing the book, I learned the truth of why it’s very hard to self-publish successfully. Every author needs an edge—and...

Hacking the Real World

Hacking the Real World: Thrills abound in the “Internet of Things” era (from Flash Crashes to Pacemaker Assassinations) Or: (Why I wrote Flash Crash)   One cannot escape discussion of the “Internet of Things” in the current day, with Nest devices advertised at...