During this interview and Mark Malatesta review, Amazon bestselling author Dr. Cristina LePort talks about her novels, Dissection and Change of Heart, published by Bancroft Press. During this interview, Cristina also shares her advice for authors about the best way Read more…
As an author, I’m supposed to post on media on a regular basis. Writing blogs is a good way to entertain followers without constantly badgering them about my books. According to my media training, I should pick a popular subject Read more…
THE relationship of abstraction to concretes is present in every aspect of writing. Is like a virtuous circle. When the author composes a story she starts with an abstract idea (theme or general idea of the story) The author finds concretes (events, Read more…
MY KIND OF HEROES Nowadays too often I finish a book or walk out after watching a movie experiencing emptiness, unsatisfaction and even sadness. What do we expect in exchange for our effort of purchasing and reading a book, or Read more…
Think again! I got criticism from a few readers about the premise of DISSECTION as too unrealistic. While writing the book, I took great care to stay within the “fringe of science.” I decided to clarify what in my book Read more…
As of 6/30/2023, I am officially retired from patient care. It has been a gripping, often exhilarating 45 year ride. On my last day, when left my office for the final time, passing my baton to my newly acquired partner, Read more…
Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave,O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?That is my question on this July 4th day. I’m much more worried about the people than the flag. Are we still Read more…
My novel DISSECTION has a PUBLISHER! Bancroft Press has accepted it for publication in September 2022. Researching and writing the book was the easy part. Finding a traditional publisher was the most difficult accomplishment of my life. It was tougher Read more…
Researchers recently found that having the measles virus can cause long-term damage to the immune system, making patients more susceptible to other diseases. This research is particularly important in this era, when people who oppose vaccines argue that catching a Read more…
Recently, there has been a rash of vaping-related illnesses across the U.S., with patients reporting symptoms including a cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, fever, vomiting, and weight loss. At least eighteen people have died, while more than 1,000 Read more…