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From Pirate Latitudes to A Murder in Hollywood: Michael Crichton’s Lost Books

Michael Crichton and the long history of Pirate Latitudes.

May 5 • Jamie Steidle

Michael Crichton

Michael Crichton’s A Murder in Hollywood Book Review

A review of Michael Crichton’s latest posthumous book, a mystery with a dash of old Hollywood.

May 11 • Jamie Steidle

From Pirate Latitudes to A Murder in Hollywood: Michael Crichton’s Lost Books

Michael Crichton and the long history of Pirate Latitudes.

May 5 • Jamie Steidle

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How I Discovered Stoicism

Little did I know that day I was in that bookshop I’d be discovering a philosophy, Stoicism, that would change my life.

Dec 21, 2025 • Jamie Steidle

Why Another Stoic Blog?

I’m a new dad who is writing to figure out what that means through the lens of Stoicism. This is A New Dad’s Stoic Journey.

Dec 14, 2025 • Jamie Steidle

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I’m a writer who likes to read, go figure. I’ll be diving into authors and their work with fun insights. First up: Michael Crichton, the acclaimed technothriller author behind Jurassic Park.

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