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The 23rd Psalm

For over a decade I have used the 23rd Psalm for the last morning prayer to start each day. My son, an agnostic, once said Christians are like a flock of sheep, mindlessly following each other. I told him I agree, “The Lord is my shepherd.” I’ve read the next few words in different versions … Continue reading "The 23rd Psalm"

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IWSG: Aeneid One

Aeneid One November 3, 2016  Arms I sing – on my man, The last to come near this crone. Of Newark, graduated to Arbors where a squirrel welcomed him. My man battered by meek false friends, gathered his own powers to face the universe of secrets. My man who suffered greatly in life until he … Continue reading "IWSG: Aeneid One"

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My Writing Career

In ten years when I’m eighty-six, I suspect I will still be writing. My career may take a turn for the better because of my advanced age. In five years I plan to reach a modest goal of a steady writing income of from $5,000 to $7,000 from books sold on Amazon, Barnes & Noble … Continue reading "My Writing Career"

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Five lessons about the way we treat others

 1 – First Important Lesson – Cleaning Lady. During my second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions until I read the last one: “What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?” Surely this was some kind … Continue reading "Five lessons about the way we treat others"

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IWSG: New Marketing Source

Tom Blubaugh on LinkedIn has a following of experienced writers who freely give information to Tom’s followers. For instance: “LinkedIn is my favorite when it comes to getting people interested in the services we offer. Probably the most difficult for selling books. The thing we need to investigate before getting on any social media platform … Continue reading "IWSG: New Marketing Source"

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Burial Ground Research

Ann Arbor’s Bus Orphan Research During the draft stage, I failed to spend time researching Native American sacred burial sites. Rewriting the character-driven plot, I now notice the gaping lack of setting details. Google has come to the rescue. When last I sought details for Michigan tribes in my 1812 book “North Parish” I availed … Continue reading "Burial Ground Research"

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Kerrytown BookFest

Kerrytown BookFest Ann Arbor writers introduced themselves, I’ve listed their websites and names to thank them for their generosity and to let my Michigan readers learn about the treasure trove of talent in Ann Arbor. In no particular order: 1. WWAAY Women Writers of Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti: 2016 Fall Conference. AM workshops and PM readings, 3222 … Continue reading "Kerrytown BookFest"

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IWSG: Where’s the conflict?

From H. L. Mencken “Prejudices, Third Series,” Chapter X, The Novel, p 105. The above author has nothing good to say about feminine novelists with the exception of mentioning Jane Austin and highly recommending Will Cather’s “My Antonia.” “An unmistakable flavor of effeminacy hangs about the novel. (The novel) in the form we know to-day, … Continue reading "IWSG: Where’s the conflict?"

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Outline Structure: What do you include?

What do you include in your outline structure? For my novel “Ann Arbor’s Bus Orphan” I’ve gone about as far as I can go without listing the scenes (an outline—in fact). All of the scenes in the re-write have not been listed but the highlights of the novel’s progression are set down. ANN ARBOR’S BUS … Continue reading "Outline Structure: What do you include?"

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Inserts for a Novel in Progress

Initial Step “Writing the Natural Way” by Gabriele Rico may transform my dull novel of 1994 into a richer tableau. The original idea was to bring redemption to our Nation by re-instating Native Americans burial grounds to various tribes who were stripped of land rights by greedy settlers. My novel “Ann Arbor’s Bus Orphan” states … Continue reading "Inserts for a Novel in Progress"

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