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Corpus Christi, Texas, The United States

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I spent 20-odd years (well, some of them were certainly odd) as a marketing and communications executive. After an early retirement, I obtained teaching credentials to teach English and Public Speaking at the secondary level, as well as a Small Business Management class at an adult education center. During all of those year, I tried my hand at writing on and -- mostly -- off.

I'm now a retired teacher and a freelance writer. I'm an active member of the California Writers Club, Mt. Diablo Branch of (meaning I actually make some money from my writings), where I serve as Chair of the Luncheon & Workshop Committee. Most of what I do for pay is non-fiction.

Early in my writing career I wrote poetry and short stories. Now I write screenplays and no ...more

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	Zenobia by Don Maker (Goodreads Author), Carolyn Domini (Editor) 3.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Here is the latest interview I had the good fortune to accept. Please give Maria Grace's blogpost a visit and read my interview, as well as those of other writers.

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Poorly written A part of the plot is predicted on the old notion that people of the era only lived perhaps 50 years, which is ridiculous. Much of the other cultural notions are equally suspect. The story is okay, but not well-written, especially the d ...more
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Sad but true This story is about a girl who flees the terrible conditions to which the English have subjected the Irish only to face the hardship and prejudice in the New World, compounded by slavery. The character and the story are compelling, and th ...more
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Extremely well done Great historical research, excellent characters with sound character motivation, and a good story with credible action scenes. A captivating read.
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Interesting, but deeply flawed The story starts with the 'hero' murdering his lord because of a couple of threats - one to a deer! Yet he is then portrayed as honorable and courageous. There should have been actual evil to justify a sneaky murder. His ...more
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Typical 'thriller' I liked that it was set in Roman times. But the action was the typical 'amazing escapes' and dubious deeds of ultra-heroic characters, especially the backstory of the central character. ...more
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Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent.
Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil?
Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?”
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