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I’ve been an editor and writer for my entire professional career and live outside of Houston, Tex. Before arriving in Houston, I lived with my Mom and brother in Holland, Mich. Our home was a Victorian-era cottage within easy walking distance of the beach. Buying that house was the last thing my parents did together…
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Click link below to purchase: ‘What You Make It: The Authorized Biography of Doug Pinnick’
Unreality Check (#1)
The University of Michigan is playing great basketball right now (notwithstanding what just happened against Illinois!). Testament to the value of recruiting to build a team rather than win individual matchups. Four-year seniors (present and future) and one great grad transfer. Bring on the tournament! Go Blue!! —– How is maritime piracy of commercial-scale vessels…
“Not your generic ‘sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll’ biography designed to cash in on some nostalgia. Smith has done a superb job capturing the life of [an] iconic and respected musician.”
Metal-Rules.com
“[What You Make It] isn’t a eulogy to a ‘big time Charlie’ rock star. Rather, the book tries to explain the journey of a man who looks to music to save him from a certain amount of life confusion. It’s atypical, which is surely a good thing in these days of formulaic, plodding biogs…Smith writes with knowledge and enthusiasm.”
Rock Candy
