Tag: writing
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The Playlist of our Lives
Today marks the fiftieth anniversary of the release of Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run” album. The songs on that album were part of the soundtrack of my high school years and many are still on my playlist today. It reminds me that many of my life experiences over the years are part of characters and…
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Award-winning Short Story “A Second Shot”
At the Blue Ridge Writers Conference last week in North Carolina, this short story received a second place award. Enjoy the read.
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Some Day I’ll Write a Book
“You inspired me.” I was surprised by the comment. It came from someone I spoke with recently who I had not seen in a few years. He told me that when I self published my book Islands of Deception last year, it motivated him to pursue his own desire to write a book. It wasn’t the…
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Paws to Ponder Words
Sometimes words have a way of sidetracking me. Take the following phrase: Having beef with someone is one thing, but having a beef with someone is a totally different thing. However, you could have a beef with someone while having beef. Here’s another thought: Is there a remote chance a dog with paws can hit…
Chris G Thelen, Author 