by Robin Colucci | Jul 7, 2021 | Most Read, Opinion, The Publishing Industry
I received an email from a subscriber regarding my podcast interview with Carrie Bloxson, the VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Hachette Book Group. Their opinion: stop this DEI nonsense. We should “let writers succeed or fail based on their...
by Robin Colucci | Jun 25, 2021 | Opinion
As writers and die-hard readers, for team R Colucci, independent bookstores are our mecca, and places we love to support. Whether they’ve helped us discover a new favorite author or simply provided a quiet, cozy place to sit and read, these sacred spots hold a special...
by Robin Colucci | Feb 22, 2021 | Book Writing Tips, Opinion
The NFL’s “Inspire Change” ad that aired during Super Bowl LV began with a few quick images of NFL players and a voiceover of Ladanian Tomlinson’s speech that he gave when he was inducted into the NFL’s Hall of Fame. This advertisement showed a bunch of images...
by Robin Colucci | Jul 13, 2020 | Opinion
Unemployment rates in the past few months have reached astronomical numbers: it’s currently at 11.1% nationwide. At the same time, the Class of 2020, robbed of the last couple months of their college experience and their graduation ceremonies, is just beginning their...
by Robin Colucci | Jun 10, 2020 | Opinion
This week, as I witness the fallout from another, yet especially blatant abuse of police power, which led to yet another death of an innocent Black man, I am embarrassed by a lot of the commentary from my fellow white people. Commentary such as “all lives matter” in...