Dear Colleagues and Fellow Writers from Around the World, I have some compelling stories of the Arizona Authors Association Contest, what I heard when listening to my “SoftPower” interview and an update on My Saddest Pleasures. A heads up on the impact of financial inequality in the U.S. in Culture Watch a new book and movie review in What We’re Reading and Viewing and Why a few inspirational quotes in What Others Are Saying plus an updated Calendar. But first, as “Giving Tuesday” which was established to encourage generosity and community giving around the world is upon us, let’s make […]
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My Twin Cities: Rio and Buenos Aires by Steve Kaffen, Reviewed by Mark D. Walker
This book caught my attention as it focuses on two of my favorite cities in South America and fond memories of my own trek through the region in the early 1970s. Buenos Aires always felt like a little piece of Italy and merited the nickname, “The Paris of South America.” The author brings the insights of a veteran writer with over a dozen travel books to his name so far, and his photographs add color and culture to everything he does. The book is not just a guide; it’s an immersive experience combining cultural observations, historical context, and hundreds of […]
Continue readingAn Expanded Edition of My Saddest Pleasures in the Works & Arizona’s Missing Voice in Congress, Million Mile Walker Dispatch November Edition 2025
Dear Colleagues and Fellow Writers from Around the World, That’s right—I’m responding to requests to expand my second book with new stories. I’ll also provide highlights of Desert Nights, Rising Stars writing conference. In Culture Watch a few words on why Arizonans are missing a representative in Congress. In What Others Are Saying some commentary from readers and a special book review in What We’re Reading and Why about one of my favorite places, Sierra Leone as well as an important announcement in the updated Calendar. Although the response to my book was positive, a growing number of readers complained […]
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