Author Archives: Lee J. Russell

Comments on the “relationship” between Europe and the United States at the 2026 Munich Security Conference…

In a most eloquent speech at the Munich Security Conference, the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, openly said many truths about the way that the world has changed since the start of Donald Trump’s second term of office. Excerpts from his speech have been widely reported, but this link is the only one I could findContinue reading “Comments on the “relationship” between Europe and the United States at the 2026 Munich Security Conference…”

Who do you nominate to be the greatest influence on science?

In my local Science discussion group, the current topic of debate is “who do you nominate to be the greatest influence on science?” – This is a very hard question to answer! Science generally progresses through the collaborative output of thousands of minds. Derek J. de Solla Price estimated that 80-90% of all scientists whoContinue reading “Who do you nominate to be the greatest influence on science?”

The gulf between the USA and Europe continues to widen, and now sucks in sport…

I noted reports that both the USA team, and the US Vice President, J. D. Vance, were booed by the audience at the opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Apparently this has not been reported openly across USA media. Resentment had been building against the USA for reportedly sending ICE agents toContinue reading “The gulf between the USA and Europe continues to widen, and now sucks in sport…”

Exciting news – I have now published my Action-Thriller trilogy!

I don’t distribute my work on Amazon. The ebooks can be obtained for free (no sign up needed) by following the links to BookFunnel on my website… – go to https://leejrussell.com/the-lissa-blackwood-trilogy/ Creating this series was a lot of fun and I’ve totally enjoyed the whole journey with my leading character – Lissa Blackwood. I hopeContinue reading “Exciting news – I have now published my Action-Thriller trilogy!”

More reflections on recent USA international actions…

I was updating the introduction to one of the books in my trilogy of Lissa Blackwood S.I.G. action-thrillers yesterday. A big part of me was shocked by some of the words I was typing: “… As I write this at the start of 2026, Russia and the USA are seemingly accommodating each other’s strategically incompatibleContinue reading “More reflections on recent USA international actions…”

Getting Ready to Publish my Trilogy of Lissa Blackwood S.I.G. action-thriller Novels…

I’m pleased and proud to share that I have now finished writing my Lissa Blackwood S.I.G. trilogy of action-thriller novels! She is a complex and exciting character to write for, and I have thoroughly enjoyed going on the journey with her. The 3 completed tales are: Evil Eye – The Lissa Blackwood S.I.G. series, bookContinue reading “Getting Ready to Publish my Trilogy of Lissa Blackwood S.I.G. action-thriller Novels…”

A Comment On Recent USA International Actions…

There has been considerable reporting of events occurring within the USA, with quite strong and polarised opinions being expressed. From my viewpoint here in the UK, I believe that actions the USA government has been taking against its own population are for United Statesians to consider, and to then react to at the ballot boxContinue reading “A Comment On Recent USA International Actions…”

Pleased to be sharing my writing for Free since June ’25…

Since June ’25, it has been pleasing to see a steady increase in downloads of the books I’m sharing for free via BookFunnel. So far, over 250 copies of my books have been downloaded, and hopefully read, and I’m looking forward to sharing my trilogy of Action-Thrillers starring Lissa Blackwood in 2026. Here’s what myContinue reading “Pleased to be sharing my writing for Free since June ’25…”

An In-depth Review of Isaac Asimov’s “Foundation” Series of Novels…

This is a long article, intended to summarise and celebrate Isaac Asimov’s seminal science fiction (SF) series. Isaac Asimov was one of the most influential SF writers of the twentieth century. Born in Petrovichi, Russia, sometime between 4th October 1919 and 2nd January 1920, his family emigrated to the United States of America in 1923.Continue reading “An In-depth Review of Isaac Asimov’s “Foundation” Series of Novels…”