Gregory Josephs's Blog, page 5

One Last Slice

“You could cry, or die, or just make pies all day. . .” -Patty Griffin Sometimes the reach of an ordinary act of love is astounding. Once in a while, something routine and unremarkable makes a tremendous impact. On occasion, the mundane is transformed into something priceless. All it takes is a little sentiment, a […]

So, I’m Not Invincible? Me vs The Head Cold

I have a confession to make. This is hard for me to admit, but it has to be done; I can no longer perpetuate this false image of myself that you probably hold in your mind. See, I can withstand almost anything without breaking. But as it turns out, I’m not invincible. I’ve succumbed to […]

It’s Okay to Exist Without an Objective

When is the last time you unplugged, completely? Can you remember a day when you weren’t leashed to your phone or a computer screen? Has there been an instance in recent memory when you took all your obligations, put them on a raft, and set them adrift? Have you allowed yourself to just—float? Me either. […]

5 Ways to Appear More Athletic

In a society where so much emphasis is put on obtaining the perfect beach body, those without the time, motivation, or genetics to get one can feel. . . left behind. If you’re in this camp, fear not! It’s October now, and it’s your time to shine! Now that all the bikinis and cute, tiny […]

Wisdom in a Whoopie Pie

Sometimes simple is best. Often, less is more. These are important life lessons that are easy to forget. But once in a while, the universe reminds us in the strangest ways. Sometimes, wisdom comes in the form of decadent, creamy brilliance packed between a pair of domed, luscious cakes.

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Ten Ways to Love the Autumn

At my house, the last day of summer is a joyous occasion, but for others it’s a harbinger of dread. As my (northern hemisphere) friends step with me into The Dark Half of the Year, here are some tips and tricks to get as much joy out of the autumn as I do.

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The Dangers of Disappointment

Disappointment is a powerful adversary with a particularly annoying superpower: it can render us unreasonable—even stupid—in mere seconds. Most often, the effects of this despicable foe are fairly harmless, but be careful. Succumb too deeply and you might just find yourself out of your depth.

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The Education of Ryan Gregori – Available Now!

It’s all come down to this moment.  After years of dreaming, writing, revising, editing, designing, and waiting, my novel ‘The Education of Ryan Gregori’ is finally for sale.

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Final Preparations and an Excerpt

To say things are busy around here lately would be an understatement.  Pre-orders for the Kindle version of my debut novel The Education of Ryan Gregori continue at a good pace, and I’m feverishly proofing the printed version to make sure the paperback will be 100 percent error free.  With the September 6th release day for both versions looming, it’s all hands on deck to get the really, truly, super-final versions submitted to Amazon and the printer by the weekend.

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The Education of Ryan Gregori – Preorder Today

It’s been a long journey, but it’s all come down to this.  Today, I am pleased to announce my debut novel, The Education of Ryan Gregori.  Available in both print and digital, TEORG is a coming of age story about striving to be more than the sum of one’s experiences, while searching for the most elusive type of love: the kind that comes from within.  The Kindle edition is available for preorder today!

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