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Author Interview - Mark Oristano PDF Print E-mail
Written by Lauren Smith   
Saturday, 13 March 2010

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A Sportscaster's Guide to Watching Football

 



What’s on your nightstand now?  

Books about pediatric cardiology.  Research for my next book.

Who are your top 3 favorite authors?  

Steven Ambrose, David McCullough, P.G. Wodehouse

Did you learn anything from writing your book?  

That I could write a book.

What do you think makes a good writer?

I write with a voice which very much resembles my speaking voice.

Favorite quote from a book?  

“Happy the man who need never admit to more than he knows, or less than he believes.”  Arthur Miller, TIMEBENDS

As a child, what did you want to do when you grew up?  

An actor and a sportscaster.  I’ve been both.

 

 

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Infinite Exposure by Roland Hughes PDF Print E-mail
Written by by our Reviewer, John H. Manhold   
Friday, 03 April 2009

Infinite Exposure ISBN 978-0-9770866-8-9 is an e-book by Roland Hughes, published by Logical Solutions in 465 pages.


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Infinite Exposure
The story begins with a secret international team of al-Qaida fighters following and apprehending an offshore web master who is part of an al-Qaida cell, which, in turn, is part of a far-ranging network. From here, the scene shifts to the financial districts of the United States, and their never ending search for ways to save money. The CEO of a huge American bank, with large branches in France and Germany, is approached by a marketing company to offshore their operations. Such a move will save millions of dollars and, in the thoughts of the executive, produce a lucrative advancement. He is more concerned with this personal gain, and does not think through the proposition, even when given hints by his second in command, who is most knowledgeable. A software company becomes involved and contributes further to the maneuvers, and the story progresses to a horrendous financial debacle, and many associated reactions. A third element enters the picture - a group of traders who deal with insider information, have ties to Account Executives in Russia, with the Russian Mafia, with China, and with the coordinator of the occult al-Qaida fighters.


To provide more details would spoil, for the reader, a most interesting and thought-provoking proposal of a possible future American agenda.


With respect to the writing, Roland Hughes quite masterfully juggles the various elements, as they shift from one to the next. His characters are interesting, and the story’s progression is at a fine pace. I read an ARC (Advanced Reading Copy) of this book which contained spelling and grammar problems.  However, I understand the author has since had the manuscript fully edited and corrected. With removal of this jarring note, I should like to say that Roland Hughes has provided added enjoyment to a highly recommended read that presents some very serious thoughts to ponder, as well.

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