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Thomas N. Pointer Jr.

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Born
in Baltimore, The United States
March 26, 1911

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I once wrote that if reading is my medicine, writing is the therapy.

I use words as stage props to describe a scene, giving my readers a visual that's so specific, it not only puts them on the page but in the character, making them feel one with the story.

Communication is the greatest tool we have. For those who like to send messages, please don't hesitate. I love meeting people.

My writing career started with spoken word poetry way before it became popular. During the late 1970's when I was about eight or nine years of age, I would write stories, trying to make the words rhyme. It seemed more creative than the traditional way of writing stories. People would listen to me just to hear which words were being used. I would marvel at how Muham
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Move Forward....

In the chess game of life, some of us are born in better positions. The Rook is on the corner. While the Bishop and Knight are in the back close to the King and Queen. Although the Pawn is considered the most inferior piece, because it stands on the front line, it has the greatest potential, once it gets to the other side, becoming whatever it wants, simply by moving forward...
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Published on January 04, 2012 19:31
Average rating: 4.14 · 21 ratings · 11 reviews · 1 distinct work
When Dark Secrets Get Darker

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SassyMama Happy New Year, Thomas...thanks for the invite into your circle of friends...looking forward to sharing chats, reviews and any/all recommendations...and good luck w/your writing...Happy Reading & Writing :-)


Kelly/yllektra Thanks for adding me! :)


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