Robert Schroeder

Thoughts from an ordinary guy to an extraordinary world.

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Paul Walker "Hours"

In a way, people live on in their work.  That is the beauty of art.

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Peace be the journey, Paul Walker.  It has just begun.

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The Break

So I stumbled upon this great podcast recently.  It’s called “The Break” and it’s hosted by Father Roderick Vonhögen (from the Netherlands).  I really enjoy listening to him talk about the Church, Faith, and many of his other passions.  He is the founder…

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Thanksgiving's Ancient Origins

I’m thankful for my loving family… and for great stories!  What are you thankful for this holiday season?  While you’re thinking on it, check out this interesting read about the origin of Thanksgiving from history.com:

Although the American concept of…

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Mother Teresa of Calcutta [Video]

I found this video on YouTube about Mother Teresa of Calcutta. I’ve only watched snip-its of it so far, but from what I’ve seen it is very inspiring. Mother Teresa lived her life dedicated to serving God. It is wonderful to witness how she helps the…

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Author Andre Dubus III

Bill Kenower, the Editor of authormagazine.org, interviews author Andre Dubus III.  Personally, I really connected with what Mr. Dubus had to say about life and writing.  Take a look and let me know what you think.

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Site Updates

Hello,

What Makes A Story will be undergoing some changes in the following weeks.  As a result, the site will be down during that time.  I’m hoping to change it up a bit so that it will be easier for me to bring you new content every week.  I will be…

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2013 Hugo Award Winners

Originally appeared on Tor.com.  All Rights Reserved to their respective owners.

The winners of…

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CEO of Amazon Buys Washington Post

The Washington Post says Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos has agreed to purchase the company’s…

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Interview with Audible CEO

No article this week.  But take a look at this video interview with Audible founder and CEO Don…

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Episode 002: Persistence and Trust

It’s easy to say you want to be a writer, but it’s another thing to actually start doing it. In…

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Apple Loses: Judge Finds Price-Fixing in E-Book Case (via PW)

In a major blow, Judge Denise Cote today ruled that Apple did indeed collude with five major…

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Words With Wings from Edgar Degas

Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.

-Edgar Degas

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Redmayne Succeeds Barnsley as CEO of HarperCollins U.K.

Charlie Redmayne, who left HarperCollins U.K. in 2011 to become CEO of Pottermore, J.K. Rowling’s…

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Random House, Penguin Merger Completed

Click the following link to view the article.  I guess the term “Big Six” is now obsolete…

Random…

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Words with Wings from C.S. Lewis

When things go wrong, you’ll find they usually go on getting worse for some time; but when things once start going right they often go on getting better and better.

-C.S. Lewis from “The Magician’s Nephew”

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Some Words 6-24-13

Hello everyone.  It’s been some time since I posted anything–at least it feels that way.  I just…

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Episode 001: The Path of Daggers, Ender’s Game, Star Wars, and My Summer Reading List

Podcast Main Discussion Points:

Star Wars Day! May the 4th be with you! And #helpbenTwitter bomb.

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