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Jan.02.2012
Shortly after I published my novel, I received one of my first reviews via Reader Views. I was excited, the review was favorable and it was posted on Amazon.com. I hoped this was the first of many. After all, getting any sort of attention for a self-published book is no easy task. Then, one day...
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Dec.26.2011
Growing up, I was always thrilled to see or hear any mention of Venezuela in movies, comics books, TV, etc. Who am I kidding? I still do. I guess when you come from a relative obscure country, you are always surprised that someone knows about it. Personally, when people ask me “...
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Dec.19.2011
When people ask me about my “book’s hero,” I quickly correct them and say that in my novel there are no heroes, or villains for that matter. “Sleeper’s Run” is not about good vs. evil. I wanted to create a story that reflected the world as it is, not as we wished it...
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Dec.12.2011
As a kid, I always liked fighter jets and used to build models of them. When I decided to write my book, one of the skills I wanted my protagonist to have was the ability to fly a plane. I had no idea about civilian aviation. So, after talking to a friend who was...
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Dec.05.2011
I loved researching “Sleeper’s Run.” Well, I love research, period. Granted, many of the themes portrayed in the story are of general interest to me, so not only did I have a good running start, but it also made the process more enjoyable. Piles of non-fiction texts, documentaries and articles...
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Nov.28.2011
This blog was created as a journal/services review in my journey through the self-publishing world. My words and experiences are my own, but I just received an email regarding an issue I think it's important to bring to my reader's attention. The message below is from Irene Watson, fellow...
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Mar.29.2011
In a recent conversation with my hubby, as always The Master comes through with words of wisdom that pour from my mouth and I am left to ponder them for sometime afterwards. These pearls of wisdom are usually accompanied by clues from outside sources and this was no exception.
I was talking to Jon...
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Feb.07.2011
See what had happened was....
I'd spent about 2 1/2 hours in front of my battered, bruised, very loud and seriously outdated desktop pouring out my most intimate thoughts about how after the death of my mother, I'd gone completely bonkers. As I was editing, I actually began wondering how I'd been...
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Feb.27.2010
Do You Really Love?
My Spiritual friend, do you light a lover’s fire for your significant other? Do the ashes of desire for them remain when the flames begin to abate? If you were to see a family member whom you have not seen for sometime, although you know they exist, hug and kiss them; speak...
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Oct.03.2009
Contemplation Vs. Intellectualism
For many individuals, in truth, this is a blurred area not only to express, but also to define, and thereby distinguish.
The reasons for this may indeed be numerous, but the fact is, there are indeed just a few that merit a basis for reason to germinate.
May I...
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