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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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Why Meet The Author
Meet the author? Hey, that’s me on the poster. Freeland Library is holding a ‘meet the author event’ and this time the author is me. Why meet me? That’s a straight line that branches into so many jokes that I’ll … Continue reading
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Tagged arts, collaborations, Firewatcher, Public Speaking, Rob Schouten, science fiction, self publishing, talks, Whidbey Island, writing
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2040-ish
It is funny how things happen. Actually, we need a new phrase because a coincidence of topics recently arrived that I find thoughtful, but not funny. My sci-fi novel, Firewatcher, is set at least a couple of decades from now. … Continue reading
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Tagged artificial intelligence, assumptions, digital singularity, Dream. Invest. Live., Earth Overshoot Day, economy, finance, Firewatcher, government, investing, mortgage, MVIS, overpopulation, personal finance, Pretending Not To Panic, stocks, sustainability, wealth
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Stepping Towards Re-Retirement
Post-publishing note: As of November 1, 2022 I am no longer a real estate broker. My real estate sites temporarily lead here. At least temporarily, those sites will be for sale: WhidbeyRealtor.com WhidbeyRealtor.net MyWhidbeyRealtor.com MyWhidbeyRealtor.net . This post describes why … Continue reading
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Tagged bicycling, dancing, Firewatcher, frugal, health care, healthcare, hiking, Mental Health, real estate, real estate broker, reretirement, Retirement, screenplay, screenwriting, skiing, snowshoeing, Whidbey Island
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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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Getting Ready For Our October 15 Self-Publishing Workshop
The short version: The longer version: Busy? Busy. But I see a break coming. (Whew.) But next is something I look forward to, conducting a workshop, this time one on self-publishing. October 15 Don Scoby (the co-host of the Writing … Continue reading
Firewatcher Launched
Let me start with an irony or a coincidence. Whenever I finish writing or producing a book and it becomes available for sale I consider it “launched”. Maybe that has something to do with being trained as an aerospace engineer. … Continue reading
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Tagged digital singularity, dystopia, Firewatcher, science fiction, self publishing
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