Bente Gallagher shares her experience building an author brand—what it truly means to become a “brand,” and why expectations can grow harder to escape as your visibility increases. She examines the elements of branding (name, style, image, consistency) and offers guidance to authors who use pen names, including how to create and maintain a distinct identity.
A Day in the Life of a U.S. Secret Service Agent: Protecting Power From the Inside
What was it really like to serve in the U.S. Secret Service before the modern era of technology and surveillance? Former agent Steve Stratton shares firsthand experiences from his service in the 1970s and 1980s, offering insight into daily operations, high stakes...




