Monthly Archive: March 2012

Mar 29

Not Read? Never!

Reading on top of the world

The question, paraphrased, on one of the forums I follow was, “Should writers read, or does it contaminate impartiality when writing your own story?” The thought of not reading books because I write, never occurred to me.  Not read?  The habit is so ingrained it would be impossible to stop now. I enjoy the imagination, …

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Mar 17

Some Thoughts: Why Do People love St. Patrick’s Day?

Top of the morning to everyone! St. Patrick’s day is one of those celebrations  noted in many places other than Ireland.  When I was a child, it was always celebrated in school and classes were decorated in green shamrocks and leprechauns.  Everyone wore green, even if it was your socks, and sometimes there were parades. …

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Mar 07

Guest Interview – Shannon Shaw

It is my pleasure to introduce thriller writer Shannon Shaw, who shares some thoughts about his writing with us. Tell us about you I am a lifelong resident of Alabama. I currently live in the Rocket City which is better known as Huntsville. I have been a high school teacher and a coach for the …

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Mar 05

Webmaster, Mentor & Great Guy!

About eighteen months ago, I met with my sister, Kathryn Burke’s friend, William Radvanyi, to discuss my desire to set up a website to highlight my books and art.  He graciously agreed to assist me to set up a website. A sharp learning curve has allowed me to become much more knowledgeable and proficient, but …

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Mar 02

Indie – Authors, Publishers and Musicians

I am the luckiest person in the world! I enjoy the freedom of being an indie author and publisher. But along with the fun of writing, comes the responsibility of professionalism, polish, marketing and branding.  In this respect, I have looked for a signature sound, but it’s not that easy.  Music is the same as …

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