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SciFi Collaboration
Earlier this week I gave a presentation at a local library (Freeland Library, part of Sno-Isle Libraries) about writing science fiction, and then collaborating for sequels based on my book, Firewatcher. This post is about that possibility of collaborating with … Continue reading
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Tagged author, Cascadia, Firewatcher, Freeland, frugality, Island Arts Council, Puget Sound, Salish Sea, science fiction, scifi, Sno-Isle, Whidbey, writing
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Almost A Week Off
Shh. I slept in. And then I did it again. It almost felt like the first time I retired. This year I’ve finished three books. I’ve also given presentations, helped people with their ideas and businesses, and basically been an … Continue reading
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Tagged American Dream, apocaloptimist, author, Clarity Break, consulting, Dream. Invest. Live., Dugualla Bay, Firewatcher, Fort Ebey, frugal, frugality, housing, Kettle Pot Cup, net worth, personal finance, photography, science fiction, tea, Twelve Month series, Twelve Months, wealth, Whidbey, writing
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An Evening Off From Writing – Ha
But, but I have to write. It’s that time of night! Dinner is done, and for the past several months that’s meant turning off the ‘TV’ (really a Roku connected to a monitor and the internet, ‘TV’ takes fewer letters), … Continue reading
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Tagged amazon, author, blurb, books, essays, frugal, frugality, investing, Just Keep Pedaling, modern self-publishing, nature, personal finance, photos, print on demand, publishing, self publishing, Twelve Month series, Twelve Months, Whidbey, writers, writing
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Just Keep Pedaling – Twenty Years Later
What a weird and wild ride it was and has been, both on the bicycle and in my life. Twenty years ago I rode across America from an island north of Seattle (San Juan Island) to an island south of … Continue reading
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Tagged anxieties, author, bicycle, bicycle touring, bicycling, hiking, Just Keep Pedaling, minimalism, minimalist, personal finance, Retirement, self image, self publishing, Twelve Month series, walking, Walking Thinking Drinking Across Scotland, Whidbey Island, writing
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From Writing To Real Estate
Time to switch from writing to real estate – and back, just like changing hats. I have a very busy hat rack. That’s the nature of modern entrepreneurial business. Last week’s post was about a presentation Don Scoby and I … Continue reading
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Tagged author, real estate, real estate broker, self publishing, writing
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Why I Blog
Unintended consequences happen. I am known for my blogging (at least according to LinkedIn), and also known for the stereotypical struggles of the modern entrepreneur. Considering all of the things I could be working on, I’m asked why I spend … Continue reading
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Tagged author, blogging, entrepreneur, expert, Facebook, Freeland, housing, LinkedIn, Make Me Move, serendipity, Sno-Isle, social media, Twitter, Whidbey, WordPress, writing, Zestimate, zillow
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What Comes Next
Planning a life can seem like a silly venture. My passion is people and ideas. My degrees are in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering. Many know me because I’ve written six books and produced five more. My photography receives more compliments … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, author, books, consulting, Dream. Invest. Live., Facebook, mortgage, personal finance, photos, self publishing, social media, speaking, talking, teaching, The Great Recession, Twitter, writing
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