What in the World is Going On? by William Van Dusen Wishard Pt 2

by Thomas McKinley

Between Two Ages

Xlibris returns with William Van Dusen Wishard, author of Between Two Ages. Where does technology fit into all of this understanding? That the explosion of new technologies is a primary force driving global change is not exactly a stunning revelation.  While elementary forms of technology are older than Homo sapiens, the first systematic approach to science […]

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Paddington Bear Illustrator, Peggy Fortnum, Passes Away

by Thomas McKinley

It is with a sad heart that Xlibris Publishing announces the passing of Peggy Fortnum, age 96, original illustrator for the acclaimed children’s book character Paddington Bear. The character and his stories were the creation of Michael Bond. Together, Michael Bond’s writing and Peggy Fortnum’s illustrations brought to life a beloved bear from darkest Peru, […]

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Heroes and Villains Introduction

by Thomas McKinley

Heroes and Villains

  Since the earliest folk-tales, myths, and legends, humanity has loved and lauded its heroes while it feared and loathed its villains. From Gilgamesh and Ishtar to Harry Potter and Voldemort, heroes and villains have portrayed the best and worst of humanity, and not always respectively. People come in all varieties, we are infinite in […]

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What in the World is Going On? by William Van Dusen Wishard

by Thomas McKinley

Between Two Ages

It is with great pleasure that Xlibris Publishing introduces William Van Dusen Wishard, author of Between Two Ages.   Part of my career has been spent in what’s called “trend analysis,” looking at the long-term trends that are reshaping the world, and putting them in some comprehensible form for government and corporate decision-makers.   As […]

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Xlibris Flash Fiction Writing Contest Mechanics

by Thomas McKinley

Xlibris Turns 18 and We Want YOU To Celebrate with Us! You are invited to join the party by sharing with us your story in exactly 18 words! Write down your original flash fiction story on the Xlbris Facebook page, and we’ll pick the entry that says a lot in just a few words. Show […]

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