Traffic in China’s major cities is so bad that it makes Los Angeles traffic seem turbocharged by comparison. I know, I’ve been caught in it so many times it’s not irritating anymore, but expected. In fact, it’s not unusual in … Continue reading Traffic in China
In Doing the China Tango I discussed the driving habits of a great many Chinese drivers. But, as with all authors, you sometimes can’t get into the level of detail you like in the few lines or paragraphs you have … Continue reading There are no Speeding Tickets in China
My partner Dave Dodge and I have been diligently working on our new book, which will be my first collaborative effort with Dave, and my fourth published book. The book has the working title of Piercing the Great Wall of … Continue reading My future books
Just recently I received the first set of comments back from the editors on my third book. As an author, you always expect comments back from the editors that examine your work. If they’re doing their job they’ll give you … Continue reading My third book
In chapter 4 of The Wild Wild East I noted in Refkin’s Rule #7 that Chinese businessmen love to use time pressure. This is a common tactic used against foreigners in China. A Chinese businessperson doesn’t want to give you … Continue reading The use of time pressure
When I wrote Doing the China Tango, I tried to incorporate a great many of my experiences in China. Some of these experiences were good and resulted in a profitable business relationship. Others were the opposite, and I still have … Continue reading Ceremonial contracts
Not all authors have the same writing habits. In fact, most authors have a unique way of approaching the writing process. For myself, I’m also the Chairman and CEO of Thornhill Capital, an international consulting firm, so my day is … Continue reading A day in the life of an author
Just sending my third book off to my publisher, which is owned by British publishing company Pearson PLC, the same company that owns Penguin Radom House, you’d assume that my next book would be about a year or more away. … Continue reading Fourth book coming later this year
Selecting the title and cover design for the Wild Wild East Selecting the title for a book, as well as the cover, is an important part of the publishing process. It says to the potential reader: pick me up, I’m … Continue reading Behind the Scenes, 7-29-23
7-24-23 A New Book is born Name: Pending approval, or name change, from the earthly version of God (the publisher): Doing the China Tango II, Advanced Studies. How to Dance around pitfalls in Chinese Business Relationships Estimated Publishing Date: September – October, … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: 7-24-23, A New Book is born