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Do you write for your readers or yourself?

“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs, ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then do that.   Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”       – Dr. Howard Thurman I’ve been thinking … Continue reading

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Why do we write?

“Why do writers write?   Because it isn’t there!”  -Thomas Berger Just watched a great documentary about George Mallory and Everest.  That reminded me of my favorite saying about writing!   Sometimes I wonder why I have written the books I have, … Continue reading

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