James Ross's Blog, page 15

With all of the technology that has been introduced into our society in just the past ten or fifteen years, the way in which authors write and readers read and the two groups interact has completely changed. How many high school students still head to the local library the night before a big project is due to find the history book they need in the card catalog? How many writers spend hours sequestered away in front of a typewriter as they create their latest novels? We now are using laptop...

Are you having a difficult time getting motivated and energized on this Monday morning? Maybe you didn't play your best game of golf over the weekend and you can't get that horrible shot on the 12th hole out of your head. Or, even worse, maybe the weather in your area prevented you from being able to play golf at all! In an effort to lift the spirits of my readers as we begin the work week, I decided a lighthearted post was in order.

I found a Top Ten list, attributed to David Letterman, of...

Golf has long been known as a gentleman's game. Even the "golf clap" is synonymous with refinement and restraint. Of course, we all know there have been some recent incidents that have somewhat changed the reputation of those who participate in the sport. Particularly in light of these recent tabloid scandals that have detracted from the game that I have, it was nice to read an article over the weekend about a person who did the right thing.

Brian Davis was participating in the

Today is probably the most popular day of the year to complain about the government. It's also the day that every radio talk show host feels compelled to play "Taxman" by The Beatles for bumper music. Of course, everyone knows that April 15 is the day that the federal government (and most state governments) takes what it believes to be its portion of your earnings. Many post offices will remain open until midnight as procrastinators across the nation mail their completed paperwork to Washi...

The moment that so many of us have been waiting for finally happened today. Tiger Woods returned to golf to play his first round at the Masters. He received a warm reception from his fellow golfers and the spectators alike. However, you might be surprised to learn that Tiger Woods is not the only golfer who is participating at Augusta this weekend.

A golf website out of the United Kingdom featured an article yesterday about Phil Mickelson with the heading "Underdog Mickelson Lies in Wait...

If you are as passionate about the game of golf as I am, or even if you are just a casual fan, you know that the biggest tournament in the sport is less than a week away. The 2010 Masters Tournament will tee off in Augusta, Georgia on Thursday, April 8. For golf enthusiasts, it is four days that are steeped in tradition, superstition, the shot that got away, and that magical green jacket. This year may be even more riveting than usual, as a certain golfer who has received a fair bit of med...

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Danielle Tucker, the host and producer of The Golf Club Radio Show, over the weekend. This show is broadcast from Hawaii and is heard worldwide. It was a wonderful opportunity to discuss my passion for golf and how my love for the sport comes through in my novels.

The Golf Club Radio Show is celebrating its 12th anniversary, and its popularity is no surprise to me following my conversation with Danielle. I hope you will check out the show website and ...

In my upcoming release, Opur's Blade, I will be offering my story that offers the same underdog inspiration that Sylvester Stallone provided through his Rocky character. And, of course, readers also will have the chance to catch up with all of the regulars at Prairie Winds Golf Course as well. I am really excited for its release, and I hope that you will enjoy this novel as much as my first three books. I look forward to your honest reviews!

Opur's Blade has plenty of company in telling the...

Artistic expression has long been an important way to promote discussion about controversial issues. Painters, writers, actors, and musicians have confronted topics that sometimes make us cringe, but that demand our attention nonetheless. As a society, we are still uncomfortable talking about racism, sexism, issues of socioeconomic standing, and other realities that divide us. However, when we have a painting or a song or a television show through which we can guide our conversations, perhaps...

Is there any other figure who is a more obvious choice for a comedic attack when the 14th season of South Park premieres later this week than Tiger Woods? Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone certainly don't think so. The same animated program that has taken on Tom Cruise, President George W. Bush, Sally Struthers, David Hasselhoff, and even Jesus Christ, is now aiming its focus on the disgraced golfer.

In a released statement that may contain just a hint of sarcasm, Stone said, "It's such an...