Monthly Archives: July 2017

How will they know if you don’t tell them?

      I was out of town this weekend and I had an interesting conversation this evening with someone who will hopefully soon become an NBA pro basketball player. I know it’s a common perception that all jocks are somewhat barely … Continue reading

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How to deal with rude people.

I thought I would share this with you all since rudeness has become the standard of normal behavior. I thought I would arm others in dealing with it. Please, understand that rudeness and harassment are not the same thing. Rudeness … Continue reading

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Walt Whitman “Leaves of Grass” was originally self-published.

In 1855, Walt Whitman published — at his own expense — the first edition of Leaves of Grass, a visionary volume of twelve poems. That’s right. Walt Whitman self-published the world renowned “Leaves of Grass.” I brought this issue to … Continue reading

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Annabel Lee by Poe

Annabel Lee By Edgar Allan Poe It was many and many a year ago,    In a kingdom by the sea, That a maiden there lived whom you may know    By the name of Annabel Lee; And this maiden she lived … Continue reading

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Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

The beguiled yearning for cooler temperatures brought this poem to mind. ~ A. White   Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening By Robert Frost Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; … Continue reading

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Spring Pools by Robert Frost

Spring Pools By Robert Frost These pools that, though in forests, still reflect The total sky almost without defect, And like the flowers beside them, chill and shiver, Will like the flowers beside them soon be gone, And yet not … Continue reading

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I like characters to explain why do you do the things you do?

Most authors are avid readers too. As a reader I like the book to explain why characters do the things they do? I like to know the who, what, why, when, and where? I can relate to a character better … Continue reading

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Write what you know or what you feel?

The advice has been given for years of “Write what you know.” But does it still resound in today’s writing agenda. Maybe if you are an expert writing a manual in how to make, diagnosis, or prepare something. Of course … Continue reading

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Advice asked.

    At a nearby community center several towns over from my own.  I was asked to speak to a group of aspiring authors. Actual the invitation was two months ago but the show up date was a few weeks ago. … Continue reading

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