Amitabh D Singh

About me

Historical fiction writer, dog lover, neurosurgeon!

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25 days ago

Orange County Florida: Save Rufus! http://t.co/0Dsx4mZ1lL via @change

203 days ago

@actuallyalethea You are welcome.

230 days ago

Does Julius Caesar frown upon you? Find out by reading 'Ancient Romans behaving badly' http://t.co/P0Qp1p6E

237 days ago

Does Julius Caesar frown upon you? Find out by reading 'Ancient Romans behaving badly' http://t.co/P0Qp1p6E

239 days ago

Read about Ancient Romans behaving badly! http://t.co/P0Qp1p6E

From my website

Romans behaving badly

Corruption had reached an all time peak in ancient Rome. Julius Caesar, in keeping with the times, was a master of this sinister craft. He amassed great wealth, and then exhausted it just as quickly in paying bribes for getting elected to higher office. And this process was repeated, over…

Writing about Writing - The Don'ts

Have you ever come across a blog post that is full of boasts and rants such as these:I’m awesome.  I am a genius.  Heck, I think I might be the next Tolkien/Rowling/Stephen King.  (Yeah.  Sure.  Have you heard of ‘Show, don’t tell?’  Let your writing speak for itself.)I’m a big procrastinator. …

Julius Caesar: Dr Jekyll or Mr Hyde?

Julius Caesar had a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde type of personality.While travelling to Rhodes by sea, his ship was attacked by pirates.  Even in captivity, Julius had the presence of mind to turn on his charm.  He maintained a cordial relationship with the pirates, who demanded a ransom for…

 
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