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Mine is a writer’s life: Looking forward to the 2024 release of The Emerald Cross!

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From Chapter 1, THE EMERALD CROSS. TBR 2024: Rays of late afternoon sunshine draped the gathering. Enriquez shook Samuel’s hand as he approached the podium wearing a turquoise tie that brought a smile to Maria’s lips; she appreciated his coded tribute. Samuel laid three typed pages upon the console and breathed deeply while looking at …

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Mine is a writer’s life: Horse, Eagle Bay, and The Emerald Cross!

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Horse was an outstanding read, supremely woven to link the past to modern times in a captivating fashion! Thank you, Evie! Geraldine Brooks is a Pulitzer Prize winner, so I had high expectations before turning the first page, and she did not disappoint. If you love everything horses, historical fiction, and generation-spanning stories, or are …

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Mine is a writer’s life: It’s all about family, and I’m back to writing and editing.

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. I often tell young people, “Family is everything.” An oversimplistic view of life and relationships? Perhaps, but I’ll stick by it. The last two weeks exemplified the message, as the matriarch of my wife’s family was stricken by an unexpected serious intestinal ailment that quickly worsened, led to hospice care, and she peacefully left …

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Mine is a writer’s life: Granddaughters, road trips, writing and editing!

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I write and edit every day and can honestly say I thoroughly relish the process! That includes editing, even if author friends challenge my zeal! If I can fix or improve a single sentence, then it was an effort well spent. I hope I never lose that passion for creating stories and improving manuscripts – …

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Mine is a writer’s life: Balancing book and manuscript to-dos with vacation time!

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People have asked: Since you self-published Eagle Bay through your imprint, is that what you’ll do with all your books in the future? That is the plan with The Emerald Cross this winter, but my long-term goal is still to find an agent who is enthused by my work and interested in partnering long-term. In …

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Mine is a writer’s life: Writing!

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I spent most of the last week adding to a generational novel that begins in 1972; I will reveal the title when I get to 50,000 words, which should be in late August. Many would advise sticking to one genre as an author trying to break through, and I get that – it’s difficult enough breaking writing, say, only thrillers. But there are too many different stories I …

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Mine is a writer’s life: Setting priorities!

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Approximately 350 copies of Eagle Bay have sold since my June launch in combined e-book, paperback, and hardcopy versions. Not a runaway hit, but I am pleased with the numbers and the reviews that are rolling in. As I have said before, authoring is a lonely and challenging pursuit – but I absolutely love it! My current priorities: …

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Mine is a writer’s life: Family, entertaining dog, and the 4th!

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Our future son-in-law and daughter drove across baking Southwestern deserts from Austin, Texas, to join us for a few days over the 4th! They brought Olie, a goldendoodle – I think that’s what he is. Dogs are such soothing souls, aren’t they? Enchiladas and margaritas for dinner last night, my wife’s signature filet mignon tonight! …

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Mine is a writer’s life: Updates on book launches.

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My head is barely above water! But my debut novel, Eagle Bay, was launched on June 1! Hooray for small miracles! I am waiting for two more editorial reviews to be completed and delivered, and my fingers are crossed. To date, I’m beyond pleased with the editorial reviews overall. Though I don’t necessarily require that …

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Mine is a writer’s life: They messed with the wrong soldier.

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A glimpse of the action from The Emerald Cross, due out within 90 days. You will love and admire ex-Green Beret hero Jamie Morales. Delgado’s home resembled Mission San Juan Capistrano. It was stunning. Jamie scanned its walls, beams, and roof for cameras but saw none. He told himself they’ve got to have CCTV. Was he being …

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