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*This post originally appeared on Medium (here) As a forty year-old bond trader, I wrote two novels and signed a 3-book deal with a publisher. I did this with little formal writing experience, no creative writing classes, no writing coach, …

13 THINGS THAT TURNED ME FROM READER TO PUBLISHED AUTHOR Read More »

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  Young Adult Fiction Author Style Since I left the corporate world to write full-time, my wardrobe needs have changed. My charcoal and navy suits are collecting dust in my closet, praying a wedding will thrust them into the limelight …

No Slipping Past Airport Security Read More »

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Catching Up With My Editor Batman had Robin. Sherlock Holmes had Dr. Watson. Han Solo had Chewbacca. Harry had Ron and Hermione. Shrek had Donkey. I could keep going. Everyone needs a sidekick. Every writer also needs an editor. Joseph …

Buddy: Volume 3 Read More »

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What better way to connect with young adults and writers alike? So, maybe I’ve been looking at too many memes lately.  I also read a ton of writing blogs, and I don’t believe I’ve ever seen a writing post consisting …

10 Memes That Writers Will Understand Read More »

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