Author: Angel Ackerman
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Reflection: Orwell & the trajectory of “isms”
By Johann Strauss George Orwell’s writings have experienced a spike in popularity during the past decade and for a simple reason. Modern societies are becoming ever more like the dystopia depicted in Orwell’s most famous book, 1984. Whether it be mass surveillance, the incessant use of propaganda, perpetual wars or…
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Reflection: Rules of Driving Applied to Life
By Rachel C. Thompson Who remembers drivers education? It appears, as I drive, that few people have. How may remember that crusty, perpetually annoyed instructor or that first day we got to drive without a learner’s permit? But didn’t we quickly forget the actual rules. Some of them were important…
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Chasing a dream in the autumn chill

Originally posted on Angel Ackerman: Sometimes, as members of the human race, we have days that are full of delights from sun-up to sundown. Those days are rare, but often involve a leisurely day with the family, a vacation or a holiday. Then there are days that are good despite—…
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First reader review of Manipulations
A reader posted a review of MANIPULATIONS to Amazon.com today, our first, which gives us two five star reviews and a good word.
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Parisian Phoenix to participate in the Easton Book Festival
Parisian Phoenix Publishing, a boutique independent press representing unique voices and diverse perspectives, will make its first public appearence with a reading by founder and author Angel Ackerman at the Easton Book Festival at 3 p.m. October 23. Parisian Phoenix debuted its titles September 11 with Ackerman’s horror Fashion and…
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Less than 48 hour whirlwind tour to DC with patron saint Carly Simon
Originally posted on Angel Ackerman: Author’s note: this post will contain some language I don’t usually use in my blog posts, probably only the word ‘bitch.’ But you’ve been warned Roaming Rooster take-out A kick ass chicken sandwich and tangy, refreshing coleslaw Stale nasty popcorn At work for Parisian Phoenix…

