#admiral pressman

[vulcanlovetriangles]

I'm sure I'm the only creature alive that wants to know more about this POS.

[andys-whatever]

This is all I need.

[spockvarietyhour]

George Murdock and Lawrence Pressman in Law and Order's "Animal Instinct"

[boyduvet]

PHASER THE CUNT 💥💥💥💥💥

[benpaddon]

Following in @amtrax' footsteps, here are four of my OCs (all from Jump Leads!) and some of the characters that inspired each of them.

Thomas Meaney: Dave Lister (Red Dwarf), Arnold Rimmer (Red Dwarf), Wesley Crusher (Star Trek: The Next Generation)

Richard Llewellyn: Arnold Rimmer (Red Dwarf), Dave Lister (Red Dwarf), Simon the Sorcerer (Simon the Sorcerer II)

Captain Lucas: The Second Doctor (Doctor Who), Rupert Giles (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Miles O'Brien (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)

Captain Whedon: Zap Brannigan (Futurama), Kronk (The Emperor's New Groove), Admiral Pressman (Star Trek: The Next Generation S7E12 "The Pegasus")

But why? Answers below the fold.

I've never made any secret of the fact that Meaney and Llewellyn are Red Dwarf's Rimmer and Lister with their personalities shuffled about. Meaney has Rimmer's career aspirations and Lister's heart of gold, while Llewellyn has Rimmer's cruelty and Lister's lack of drive. Meaney also has Wesley Crusher's smarts, and like Wesley is (possibly!) destined for greater things. Llewellyn, meanwhile, has a mouth that can and will get him into trouble - much like Simon the Sorcerer's personality shift in the second game in the series.

Lucas is set up to be a mentor for Meaney and Llewellyn, a la Giles from Buffy, and genuinely loves travelling from world to world like the Second Doctor. You might think he's more of a Scotty when it comes to Engineering, but consider his fatally back luck - he definitely shares DNA with Miles O'Brien.

As for Whedon... well, I'll hold off on explaining those character influences until season 2.

[bleezebrew]

3, 13, 21 from this ask game

3. I am not entirely sure I can pin down what my style is so that does make this harder. I'm sure I could come up with a different answer every time. This is from "This Flame That Burns Inside of Me" from my Immortal!Leverage series. It contains reference to Nate's alcoholism.

Nate didn't have a problem. He didn't. He didn't know what Sophie was playing at, saying he had withdrawal symptoms. Immortals didn't get withdrawal symptoms. It was this place, these people, getting put under a microscope and picked at by the one person who should have understood— "We're in the middle of a con!" Sophie demanded. "What the hell were you thinking, Nate?" "Just—" stop pushing. "Just—" understand. "Tell me about our guy. What do we know about Hurley?" "We need to talk about this." "No, we don't need to talk. You need to talk. I'm fine. Now read me in." Sophie set a hand on her hip. "You want me to read you in?" she asked sweetly. Nate hesitated, self-preservation kicking in a few moments too late. "Uh—"

13. This is from "Love Like a Sorrow" (wip) and helped me pin down exactly what variety of complicated I wanted to make Ambrosius' mother.

His mother tipped her head in that of course you know way that always frustrated him, because no, Mom, he really didn't. If Bal's flower hadn't been in his hand, he would have balled it into a fist. "Becoming director of the Institute," she said. "I'm not sure why the royal family hasn't sorted out succession yet, but the Kingdom needs the bloodline of Gloreth in this trying time." Ambrosius stared at her. She scoffed. "The nobles haven't even managed to start on repairs to the wall yet, can you imagine? The unrest in the Kingdom—" Ambrosius thought about the lake. He wanted to go there. "Does it...need to be repaired?" he asked. His mother frowned at him, eyes flicking over him in concern. "Ambrosius, you do remember what—" "Yes, I remember almost dying—" "Ambrosius!" she scolded, looking legitimately scared. "Don't say things like that, Sunflower."

21. I don't generally save lines that I cut and I edit as I go, so they're all gone now. But I do have this! It's part of a deleted scene from "Wheat with the Chaff" from my Above Board series that I cut to maintain tension, but enjoyed too much to get rid of entirely.

“Nice to see you, Admiral. Now we can have this whole situation handled and get back to work.” Raner smiled slightly and folded her hands in front of her. “Pressman,” she greeted him. “What is my one rule?” He paused, watching her. He forced a laugh. “Admiral, I will be released, won't I? Just think of all the good I've done you!”

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

R.Pitt ::

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LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

December 21, 2023

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

DEC 22, 2023

The Washington Post editorial board today wrote that “the battle for democracy will be fought—and won” by “explaining to the world why freedom matters to everyone, every day.” So, on an evening when our power has finally been restored, but too late for me to do a deep dive on anything, let’s see what that might look like from today’s news: 

For years now, the U.S. right wing has admired Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orbán, who has overturned his nation’s democracy. Orbán claims that democracy weakens a nation because it allows immigration—which he calls “a poison” to a nation and says “poses a public security and terror risk”—and requires equal rights for women and LGBTQ+ individuals. The U.S. right wing claims to admire Orbán for what they see as a defense of traditional society.

But the logical evolution of Orbán’s “illiberal” society became clear last week, when the Hungarian parliament approved a new law designed to punish Hungarians who oppose the government. A new “sovereignty protection office” will intimidate and punish those who do not share the views of the ruling party, claiming that they are working for western governments and entities. The U.S. ambassador in Budapest, David Pressman, explained: “This new state body has unfettered powers to interrogate Hungarians, demand their private documents, and utilize the services of Hungary’s intelligence apparatus—all without any judicial oversight or judicial recourse for its targets.”

The U.S. State Department said yesterday: “This new law is inconsistent with our shared values of democracy, individual liberty, and the rule of law.”

Also today, House speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), who has said that immigration is such a national crisis that House Republicans will not pass a bill providing supplemental funding for Ukraine to help it fight off Russia’s invasion without significant changes to the nation’s border policy, wrote a letter to President Joe Biden asking him to make those changes himself through executive action.

Biden has asked Congress for new legislation to address migration at the border since his first week in office, but Trump and his loyalists have demanded extreme measures that Democrats have, in the past, refused. With Republican refusal to fund Ukraine, Biden has said he is eager enough to get funding to Ukraine that he is willing to negotiate, but Johnson sent the House home until January 9 without a deal. 

Now it seems Republicans don’t want their own names on any such deal, likely recognizing that such an outcome would take away an issue they hope to exploit  in 2024. They want Biden’s name alone on any new policies or, failing that, to be able to blame him for not taking unilateral action.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre today reminded reporters that the White House has been negotiating with senators to come up with a bipartisan deal despite the absence of House members, and that Biden has been negotiating with the president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, to address the border situation. 

In the next few days, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall will all travel to Mexico to meet with President López Obrador to discuss border challenges, all in the spirit of the 2022 Los Angeles Declaration for Migration and Protection, an agreement between 21 Caribbean and Latin American nations, including the United States, to strengthen international frameworks to make migration safe, orderly, and humane. 

Also today, Craig Mauger of The Detroit News reported that on November 17, 2020, on a phone call with Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel, Trump personally pressured two Republican members of the Wayne County, Michigan, Board of Canvassers not to sign the papers certifying the 2020 presidential election in order to overturn the election’s lawful results.

Trump told Monica Palmer and William Hartmann that they would look “terrible” if they signed the documents. “We've got to fight for our country,” Trump said. “We can't let these people take our country away from us.” McDaniel, too, urged the pair not to sign and promised, “We will get you attorneys.” 

Palmer and Hartmann did not sign the papers, and the next day they tried to take back their votes in favor of certifying, filing legal affidavits saying “intense bullying and coercion” had led them to vote as they did. 

Lawyer Chris Thomas, Michigan’s elections director for more than 30 years, told Mauger it was unfortunate that Republican leaders offered to give the two legal protection for not doing their jobs. "Offering something of value to a public official to not perform a required duty may raise legal issues for a person doing so," Thomas noted. Legal analyst Joyce White Vance pointed out that “[o]ffering an official something of value (services of a lawyer) in exchange for withholding official action (certifying the Wayne County vote) sounds like a classic case of bribery under Michigan State law.”

Trump is currently facing four criminal counts for his attempt to overturn the lawful results of the 2020 presidential election. His attempts to stop Michigan from certifying Biden’s victory are part of those charges. 

After the story dropped, Jocelyn Benson, Michigan’s secretary of state, wrote that for her, “the absolute lowest moment in the post election battle we endured to protect Michigan’s accurate and legitimate election results in 2020 was not when armed protestors stormed my home. It was the night of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers meeting.” 

Benson said the board knew about the pressure not to certify and were prepared to fight in the courts, but also knew that such a delay would “create enough doubt and uncertainty to enable the Trump campaign to push Pennsylvania, which was certifying the next week, to delay as well. And we knew other dominos would fall after that. How could we overcome the pressure of the then–President of the United States on local and state officials? Were the facts and law not enough?”

“Well,” she wrote, “then something I’ll never forget happened.

“Hundreds—hundreds (!)—of citizens showed up to the meeting of the Wayne County Canvassing Board to remind them of their duty under the law to ensure their votes counted. Their voices mattered. Their votes mattered.

“In my view that turned the tide. Citizens and election officials in Wayne County and statewide didn’t flinch, stood firm, and demanded their votes be certified as required under the law.

“And in the end, the Wayne County Canvassing board fulfilled their legal duty, followed the law and certified the election.

“What started as the lowest moment of the post election melee became the most inspiring. 

“The voters won. Facts and the rule of law carried the day. 

“Democracy prevailed.” 

Finally, tonight, former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani has filed for bankruptcy less than a week after a jury awarded election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss more than $145 million for defaming them by accusing them of election fraud as part of his attempt to overthrow the country’s democratic system.

The Washington Post’s editorial board wrote that “the world’s democracies should create a system to fight back that can speak plainly and consistently about the inherent advantages of democratic systems, while admitting the imperfections, and use creative ways to illuminate the flaws and depredations of authoritarian regimes.”

To be honest, it doesn’t seem that hard. 

LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

[nythroughthelens]

(This is one of the most personal pieces of writing about myself and my snow photography that I have ever shared. It includes Cure lyrics, a smattering of beautiful painful memories, etc. It was shared 5 years ago when my book New York in the Snow made it into The NY Times.)

It's early morning. I am 10 years old.

I'm sitting at the kitchen table furiously scribbling details onto a blueprint that I've painstakingly drawn over the course of the last five days.

The blueprint is for my own chocolate factory fueled by my fourth reading of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

The drawing and its details are etched onto blank newsprint sheets that my family refers to as scrap paper.

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My father fell into his job as a union pressman for the Daily News out of necessity.

He had just moved to New York City with next to nothing aside from his wife, a suitcase full of clothing, and a few dollars.

Having only completed a Junior High School level education in the poor farming community he lived in growing up, he didn't have a lot of choice when it came to joining the workforce.

When someone introduced him to the newspaper Pressman's Union, his life changed. The union took him in and trained him in the brute art of loading printing presses endlessly.

He worked nights for the next 20 years loading printing presses for the Daily News. His knees and back suffered as did his general mood. He was an irascible character that I rarely saw. But he was an irascible character that kept a roof over our heads and food in our stomachs.

In 1993, he moved from loading printing presses for the Daily News to doing the same exact thing for the New York Times. This was a huge deal for him. Even though he was still breaking his back literally and metaphorically, the clout of working for the Times vs the Daily News was enough to make him smile (a rarity) and celebrate when he got confirmation of the upward move to the Times.

I grew up with an understanding that the New York Times was a paper that held weight in the minds of many. But it was the place where other people got mentioned and written about. It was a place to admire other people, not the people I grew up with or even people like myself who were living on the bitter edges of poverty barely eeking out an existence.

Because of my father, I grew up with newspaper.

I relished the large amounts of blank newsprint scrap paper that existed in our house. It was the kindling for my escapist imagination.

On this blank newsprint canvas I would scrawl out information about my endless Dungeon and Dragons campaigns and story arcs, and draw blueprints for my future fantasy wardrobes reminiscent of the one in Chronicles of Narnia.

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It's a grim, rainy afternoon. I am 25 years old.

I have just celebrated my birthday and I am sitting on a couch I rescued from the trash at one point.

I have been living on my own for the last seven years having been disowned by my parents due to religious differences.

The only break in the loud silence of being disowned came in the form of a phone call from my mother when I was 20 years old. She called to let me know that my father died.

I start listening to a Sigur Ros album.

The music swells to an emotive crescendo. It's the type of crescendo that propagates self-reflection. I start to try to imagine my future and start bawling. It's not pretty tears that I cry but rather it's soul-wrenching ugly streams of futility and despair that pour down my face.

I've been working seven days a week in dead-end jobs for years and I am so tired.

My roommate and his girlfriend come home right at that moment. He sees me on the couch bawling and sits next to me. Without any words exchanged, we hug for a good half hour while I sob uncontrollably. I feel his ribs poking out and it reminds me of how fragile existence is.

I go to sleep that night the same way I have been going to sleep for years, recalling a blizzard that happened when I was a child.

My father had to stay home from work that night since the trains were not running. Our neighbors offered use of their sleds and my parents happily took them up on the offer.

As soon as my father stepped outside, his face erupted into a huge grin as he pulled me and my brothers on the sled through the streets of Flushing.

The wind kissed our faces and the snow swirled like confetti in a ticker-tape parade.

I looked up at the street lights and realized that in that moment, everything was full of wonder and magic.

And I returned to this moment every night for years when bedtime was the only thing I looked forward to.

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It's almost midnight. It's the Winter of 2012.

I am feverishly checking the weather forecast to figure out when the first snowflakes will fall to the ground.

I listen to The Cure - Plainsong on repeat. It's my ritual before every snowstorm.

The chimes start and as the lyrics kick in, I get goosebumps:

"I think it's dark and it looks like it's rain, you said

And the wind is blowing like it's the end of the world, you said

And it's so cold, it's like the cold if you were dead

And you smiled for a second

I think I'm old and I'm feeling pain, you said

And it's all running out like it's the end of the world, you said

And it's so cold, it's like the cold if you were dead

And you smiled for a second

Sometimes you make me feel

Like I'm living at the edge of the world

Like I'm living at the edge of the world

It's just the way I smile, you said"

I have felt like I've been living at the edge of the world for what seems like an eternity.

It's these lyics I hear in my mind when I walk seven or eight miles in snowstorms trying to capture what loneliness, isolation, and nostalgia have felt like trying to survive alone in New York City.

I lose myself everytime I go out in the snow.

I lose the feeling of hunger gnawing its way through my stomach for years.

I lose the crushing feeling of futility I used to feel heading to endless dead-end jobs hoping to keep the lights on for another month.

I lose the years of wondering if my family ever thinks of me.

I lose the bits of myself that suffered the most.

I lose the anger, the sadness, the loss.

I am cleansed by the flakes as they flutter in the night air and land on my nose and eyelashes.

I am, momentarily, that child in my neighbor's sled looking up at streetlights marveling at the wonder of existence.

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It's today.

I walk to the newsstand.

I open the New York Times and see my book, New York in the Snow, staring back at me.

I grin for what seems like an eternity.

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(shared before another season of sharing my snow photography)

[diaryoflightandshadow]

Sommer

Shoot Date: October 24, 2022

I had been wanting to shoot with Sommer for awhile, and when I reached out to her it turned out that she'd been wanting to shoot with me as well. Because we admired each others work, I felt we knew what to expect from one another. It made the collaboration easy...except for the weather.

Difficulty With On-Location Shooting

We arrived at Mt. Lemmon, AZ at around 7:30am. It was very cold. I had anticipated the cold, so I brought extra jackets as well as a blanket that Sommer could use between shots...but I felt it wasn't enough. The temperature was around 35°F degrees. But we carried on.

As a photographer, I tend to make shoots very difficult for myself. I rarely use assistants, and I bring heavy equipment. For this shoot my setup included a 4x5 press camera, a Mamiya RZ67 (people that have shot with these know how heavy they are), an AD400 Godox light with modifiers, a C-stand, and two 15lb sandbags. My Pelican Case weighed about 80lbs. The location was also about a 1/4 mile from where we parked. So I dragged an 80lb Pelican Case while also wearing a backpack through 1/4 mile of rough terrain. Luckily Sommer was there to carry the C-Stand for me, as well as the dress I'd made for the shoot.

Other than dealing with the wind (this is why I bring sandbags) and the freezing temperature, the shoot went very well. We shot for about an hour before we had enough of the cold and decided to pack up.

The Technical Stuff

As I mentioned above, my equipment consisted two different cameras, and one flash with a 48" Strip Softbox.

Large Format

I hadn't shot large format in some time, so I thought this shoot was a good opportunity to dust my Busch Pressman Model D.

I loaded four sheets of 4x5 Ilford HP5. My plan was to take four "primary photos" and supplement each with a set of medium format photos. But due to the wind and cold weather, I felt I didn't have the time to setup some of the more complicated shots that I wanted to capture on large format. So I went with "plan b" and decided to keep the shoot simple. I did a handful of basic setups and primarily focused on shooting medium format, and if I liked a composition enough I'd quickly setup the large format camera.

The photo at the top was the very first photo I took, and honestly turned out to be my favorite. I've been experimenting with tilting the bellows of my camera which gives the portrait the tilt-shift effect. I feel it gives the photo more depth than with traditional focus, almost a 3D effect. I plan to continue experimenting; I want to find more subtle ways to use this method.

Medium Format

I brought my Mamiya RZ67 and two backs loaded with Ilford HP5. I shot with a 110mm f/2.8 fitted with a VND and a 1/4 Tiffen Black Pro-Mist filter. I like the 1/4 Pro-Mist filter because it adds just the smallest amount of softness to the photos without looking like an 80's music video.

It was very bright out, so the VND was set to it's darkest (2.1 which is a 7 stop reduction). The RZ67's shutter speed was set at 1/250 and an aperture of f/2.8. The 4x5's settings were set at 1/60 and a f/4.5 aperture. I got consistent exposure between both cameras.

Lighting

I did standard Rembrandt lighting (pretty much the primary way I light most of my photos) using a Godox AD400 fitted with a gridded 48" strip softbox. I don't recall the power level, but it wasn't at full power. I typically try to make my lighting look natural, so I kept the power low enough so the photos didn't look like they were obviously lit by a flash. I used a gridded strip softbox to keep light spill onto the environment to a minimum. The photo below looks the most un-natural of the bunch.

As you can see, the flash casted an un-natural looking shadow. If I'd been able to lower the flash down to her level, and moved the light closer, it might have given a more dramatic look as well as softer shadows. But when it's 35°F I couldn't spend too much time thinking about it.

Developing & Scanning

I developed two rolls of 120 and four sheets of 4x5 in Kodak D76 developer at 1+1 dilution. Nothing exciting.

I scanned everything on my Epson V850 at 3200dpi, converted the negatives using NLP (Negative Lab Pro), cleaned up dust and made basic exposure/contrast adjustments in Photoshop.

In Closing...

I don't have anything else to add. It was a good shoot and I'm very happen with how the photos turned out.

This was my first full blog post in years, and I apologize if my thoughts are all over the place. I do enjoy writing about my work and I hope to keep up with at least a weekly schedule and hopefully over time I can improve my writing.

Thanks for reading!

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[sshbpodcast]

Top 3 Star Trek The Next Generation villains

By Ames

While we’re on our trip down memory lane, started last week when we delved back through the list of our favorite minor characters from Star Trek: The Next Generation, let’s keep following the Enterprise-D wherever she will go. This week, A Star to Steer Her By is focused squarely on the mustache-twirling, maniacal laughing, Picard-torturing villains of TNG! Longtime readers will remember we did the same thing when we highlighted our favorite baddies from The Original Series, so we’re getting on with our bad selves again, ‘90s style!

Adversaries from TNG run the gamut from silly to sinister, brainy to brawny, Ferengi to Romulan, and they’re all worth celebrating… when we’re not getting our asses handed to us at least. Who’s the baddest of the bad? Read on below for our picks and listen to our chatter on this week’s episode of the podcast (discussion at 1:10:04). And watch out for our truest nemesis: blue barrels!

[images © CBS/Paramount] 

Ames – Massive payouts

Q

Borg Queen

Madred

All of my picks show that if you put time and effort into a character, it’s worth it! We see a great deal of Q, our runaway top omnipotent entity, and every time it’s more of a delight to watch him toy with Jean-Luc. Then Sisko. Then Janeway. Then Jean-Luc again. Similarly, there’s so much that’s intriguing and sexy about the Borg Queen that we bring her back to liven up the Delta Quadrant in Voyager. And the sheer intensity and manipulation of Gul Madred probably did more to pave the way for Deep Space Nine than anything else!

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Jake – Badmiral to the bone

Gul Madred

Benjamin Maxwell

Eric Pressman

Jake has a great collection of just fantastic performers to round out his collection of villains. Watching these pros, you might just get lured onto their sides because of how they make their wicked actions seem justified. First off, more of that love/hate for Gul Madred, perfectly carried by the late David Warner. And then a pair of admirals gone wrong from Jake’s famous Evil Admirals blogpost. Both Maxwell and Pressman fight for what they think is right, they just go about it in that patented Badmiral way that you just love to watch.

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Chris – Schemers extraordinaries

Duras Sisters

Sela

Gul Madred

If a villain is going to concoct an absolutely hare-brained scheme, you can bet they’re going to end up on Chris’s list. We see some of the weirdest plotting in “Redemption” when the Duras Sisters whip out their feminine wiles to get their nephew installed as Chancellor. Further, you don’t get schemes quite as batty as Romulan schemes, and Sela absolutely dominates the field of Rube Goldberg mechanics that need to go just right. And we have another listing of Gul Madred for the audacity of thinking kidnapping Picard was at all going to work!

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Caitlin – Kinky bastards

OG Ferengi

Duras Sisters

Gul Madred

Whips! Cleavage! Bondage! I’m sensing a theme! All of Caitlin’s picks had big nefarious plans that somehow capitalized on people’s baser instincts. The Ferengi of “The Last Outpost” started off so arrogant that they were the superior beings that it took the guardian of the Tkon empire to shut them up and make them put their electric whips away. As mentioned earlier, the duplicitous Duras sisters leaned on their sexuality to attempt their seduce their way into power, and of course now-familiar face Madred just used torture to get his way!

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Like K’Ehleyr winning our favorite TNG character last week, it is obvious who our go-to torturer is. Congrats to Gul Madred and his five lights for sweeping all of our lists!

We’ve got one more listicle in the TNG field ready for next week, so get ready to put your support behind your favorite alien race! Make sure you’re also doing the whole podcast thing over on SoundCloud or wherever you listen, following A Star to Steer Her By on Facebook and Twitter, and counting the lights carefully – your life may depend on it.

[pressmanhousepublishing]

The Enduring Relevance of Traditional Publishing Today

In a world where digital content reigns supreme, the allure of traditional publishing remains as strong as ever. At Pressman House Publishing, we understand the unique value that traditional publishing offers to authors and readers alike. Whether you’re an established author or an aspiring writer, the decision to publish your book through a traditional publisher can significantly enhance your literary journey.

The Enduring Value of Quality

Traditional publishing is synonymous with quality. Every manuscript that passes through our doors undergoes rigorous editing, design, and marketing processes. From the initial manuscript review to the final printed book, each step is carefully curated by experienced professionals. This attention to detail ensures that the final product is not only polished but also resonates with its intended audience.

The Prestige of Print

There’s something uniquely satisfying about holding a beautifully bound book in your hands. Despite the rise of e-books and digital platforms, printed books continue to command respect and admiration. Traditional publishing offers authors the opportunity to see their work in print, adding a level of prestige that digital formats often lack. At Pressman House Publishing, we believe in preserving the art of print, ensuring that each book we publish is a tangible testament to the author’s hard work and creativity.

Unmatched Distribution and Reach

One of the key advantages of traditional publishing is the extensive distribution network that comes with it. When you publish with Pressman House Publishing, your book is placed in bookstores, libraries, and online retailers across the UK and beyond. Our established relationships with distributors and booksellers mean that your book is more likely to reach a wider audience, increasing its potential for success.

Marketing and Publicity Support

Navigating the world of book marketing can be daunting, especially for first-time authors. Traditional publishing houses like ours offer robust marketing and publicity support, helping your book gain the visibility it deserves. From organizing book launches to securing media coverage, we work tirelessly to promote your book, ensuring it reaches its full potential.

A Trusted Partnership

Choosing traditional publishing is more than just a business decision; it’s a partnership. At Pressman House Publishing, we are committed to building long-term relationships with our authors. We provide guidance and support at every stage of the publishing process, ensuring that your vision is brought to life in the best possible way.

Why Choose Traditional Publishing Today?

In an age where self-publishing has become increasingly accessible, you might wonder why traditional publishing still holds such appeal. The answer lies in the credibility, expertise, and resources that a traditional publisher can offer. At Pressman House Publishing, we are proud to uphold these values, helping authors achieve their literary dreams while maintaining the highest standards of excellence.

Final Thoughts

As we continue to embrace the future of publishing, Pressman House Publishing remains dedicated to the principles of traditional publishing. We believe that great books deserve great publishing, and we are committed to helping authors navigate the ever-changing literary landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned author or new to the world of publishing, we invite you to explore the enduring benefits of traditional publishing with us.

[fakedtales]

It’s time to call out some problematic admirals in the latest episode of the Casual Trek podcast.

We recap and chat about episodes from different series of Star Trek, and in this case, about some badmirals!

First we’re off to Star Trek Lower Decks and Les Buenamigo in “The Stars at Night” where he tries to replace all of the California Class ships with faulty AI ones.

Next we’re over to Star Trek: The Next Generation and Erik Pressman in “The Pegasus” where he tries to recover an illegal experiment and had previously been a Bad Captain who ordered Riker to do awful things.

Finally we’re proving that no one’s above reproach and calling out JL himself in Picard’s “The Next Generation” where he endangers the careers of his friends and steals a ship.

You can listen to us talking about badmirals, Star Trek and all manner of other things by looking for Casual Trek in your podcatcher of choice!

[usstrekart]

“The Pegasus” (S07E013, Stardate 47457.1) has it all. Backstory for Riker, interpersonal conflict, Riker torn between his current and former Captains. A great sci-fi concept. Romulans. Ethical and moral dilemmas. A Badmiral who can chew scenery like no other. The stakes are high and this episode delivers.  I tried something a little different with this poster. What do you think?

[filmjunky-99]

s t a r t r e k t h e n e x t g e n e r a t i o n created by gene roddenberry The Pegasus [s7ep12]

[mugiwara-lucy]

How they all met 😇

[data2364]

via Trekcore.com

Brent Spiner (Lieutenant Commander Data) with Jonathan Frakes (Commander William Riker) and Terry O’Quinn (Admiral Erik Pressman) 1994 in Star Trek The Next Generation   ”The Pegasus“.

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