Category: my life
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Forget validation
I came across this article the other day on seeking validation as a writer. Neil Gaiman, famous writer, sent one of his books to Ronald Dahl, another famous writer. Gaiman had hoped to get positive affirmation from Dahl; however, he never heard back. That turned out to be a good thing. How’s that a good…
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I came across this sign
During my morning walk, I came across this sign.
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Some good Storytelling advice
Sometimes, I go see a movie by myself. John Carter of Mars was one of them. I had read the book and was looking forward to watching the film. After sitting down in the theatre by myself, popcorn and soda in hand, I watched the previews. Then the featured movie lit up the screen. Even…
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Reading for awareness
My coworker’s sister created these infographics. I’m going to check out some of these resources. Rynn Grogran online portfolio. Photo by Steve Johnson from Pexels
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Am I Crazy?
I haven’t blogged much for the past two weeks because I’ve been busy finishing my latest episode for my space opera series Consortium. The third book should be coming out July 15. I’ll post on here when it is available for pre-order. So, I have a few writing projects (or works-in-progress, as writers say) on…
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Did a little reading this morning
Swept off the back deck for the first time this spring. Going to enjoy the beautiful day and finish reading a book. Better than staying inside all weekend.
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Friday’s Findings
One of my former co-workers has more free time because he is quarantined at home. For the past few years, he has been telling me about the fantasy novel he’s been working no, but with his job and family, he hadn’t had much time to work on it. Now he’s been catching up on his…
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Friday’s Findings
During this period of COVID-19 crisis, each person who writes finds himself or herself in his own unique situation. Some are furloughed from work. Some are working at jobs considered essential. Some who write full-time already may not find their writing routine changed much. I am blessed to have a job during this time. Fortunately,…
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The Worst Thing About All This
I wrote this last week as I tried to grasp how much sacrifice we are all going to make. My heart goes out to those families who have lost loved ones, the biggest sacrifice of all. Even though the following is about something less devastating, it is my attempt to express how I came to…
Andrew M. Friday 