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“A Great President Has a Moral Compass, Guts, and…”: Michael Beschloss, Author of Several Current Best Sellers
At Messiah University, presidential historian Michael Beschloss shared six qualities of great American Presidents: moral leadership, upholding national ideals, possessing courage, explaining unpopular decisions, appreciating history, and working with opponents. His insight added depth to the understanding of presidential excellence. Attendees, including Michael Fedor, found the talk both insightful and enjoyable.
Great Presidents of Political Fiction: What’s the Formula?
Political fiction has long been fascinated by the ideal presidency, a theme explored since Washington Irving’s satirical works. This genre depicts presidents with exceptional decision-making abilities, moral strength, and leadership. Amid dissatisfaction with real-world candidates like Biden and Trump, such fiction highlights the gap between imagined presidential greatness and reality. The upcoming “Mightiest President in Fiction 2024” will showcase these fictional embodiments of a perfect leader, reflecting society’s yearning for a truly transformative president.
A President’s Day Celebration of Political Fiction
This President’s Day features three highlights for political fiction enthusiasts. A “Commander-In-Chief Bracket Challenge” will pit 64 fictional presidents against each other, starting March 17, 2024. An exclusive preview of “What It Takes to Kill a Bull Moose” introduces the 49th President, Russell Warner. Additionally, over 50 fictional presidents have been nominated for the “MIGHTEST PRESIDENT” list, promising an exciting engagement for fans of the genre.
Presidential March Madness 2024: Basketball and Fiction Fusion
The 2024 Presidential March Madness Bracket Challenge coincides with NCAA excitement and the release of “Bull Moose Book 1.” Fans nominate fictional presidents from various media, who then compete in a bracket reflecting NCAA results. Winners receive prizes like Amazon devices and signed books; all entrants get a free audiobook, with additional sweepstakes for sharing the event. Nominations close on March 14, with 64 contenders chosen for the bracket revealed on March 17. The contest is limited to 5,000 brackets with no entry fee.
Two Ways the Zero-Effort Senate Filibuster is Weakening America
The author of “The Senate Deception” criticizes modern US Senate practices like the zero-effort filibuster, arguing it weakens the nation through excessive partisanship. Historically, this was not the Senate’s role, but recent informal rule changes have enabled Senators to avoid genuinely debating or halting legislation, thus diminishing the Senate’s deliberative function. The author calls for a return to authentic debate, problem-solving, and effort from the Senators.
Groundbreaking Political Fiction Book “The Senate Deception” Now Available
Philadelphia, PA – Michael Fedor, a promising new author, is proud to announce the release of his debut independently published work, "The Senate Deception," a captivating political fiction novella set to be released on January 29, 2024. "The Senate Deception" delves...
Welcome to the Bull Moose Future
The upcoming Bull Moose series, set in a speculative political future, introduces power couple Jackson and Catherine Piper. With roots in current political landscape, the series melds themes of power, greed, and revolution against a backdrop of AI and emerging generational conflicts. Beginning with “What It Takes to Kill a Bull Moose,” the narrative follows the Pipers’ struggle in a 2040s America. The author invites fans to influence the storyline, offering early book access and rewards through Kickstarter.
The 5 Best & 5 Worst Fictional U.S. Senators Ever
In this post, author of “The Senate Deception,” Michael Fedor ruminates on crafting a compelling fictional Senator. He presents a top 10 list of the best and worst fictional Senators in media. Do you agree with his rankings?
Reader Forum: The Senate Deception
Readers respond with their theories and reactions about a key murder in The Senate Deception.
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