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Gary H. Collins I like this question because I'm interested in helping more voices tell stories that matter and this is probably everyone's biggest obstacle to finish…moreI like this question because I'm interested in helping more voices tell stories that matter and this is probably everyone's biggest obstacle to finishing their first project. Unfortunately, there's no magic here. You simply have to stay disciplined and fight through the days when its hard to come up with the words. I find that when I'm really stuck, moving on to a different chapter or scene that I've already mapped out in my head generally works. Sometimes I'll go to a scene that I like and try to make it better. The best prescription is probably to just get a good night's sleep. You'll be amazed at how your mind will tend to work things out while you're resting!(less)

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Gary H. Collins In June 1963, my father picked up a man in the back of his cab that provided our family with an opportunity altered the course of my destiny. The man …moreIn June 1963, my father picked up a man in the back of his cab that provided our family with an opportunity altered the course of my destiny. The man worked for the Kennedy administration and I've always known that had Kennedy lost the election in 1960, my life would have been very different.
It got me thinking about whether an election could save someone's life. And if it could, people might be inspired to better understand that the most important thing in the world is the outcome of an election.(less)

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The Last Election: A Novel of Politics

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The Last Election is here!

Today is the big day! It ends one long journey to add The Last Election: A Novel of Politics to the marketplace of ideas and marks the beginning of a new one to spread the word about the work and its message.
I thank everyone in advance for their willingness to take the time to read the novel and helping spread the word about it.
See you in the pages!The Last Election: A Novel of Politics

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