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Daddy Daughter Conversation — Second Edition Now Available The second edition of Daddy Daughter Conversation is out. I went back through the book and cleaned up the mistakes. The cover is new. Every page that had photos is now in color. I…
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If you are into Christian Music, well I have a channel for you on SUNO. I write my own lyrics to my songs, then i use SUNO to create the music for the song. I provide the tempo, instruments, prompts (male or female voices) and what type…
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I thought y'all would like a sneak peek of the book I'm working on this month. Called "The Straw Man Army - 1861". Here is the opening of chapter 1 of "The Straw Man Army - 1861": Chapter 1 – Welcome to My Camp The Straw Man Army…
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Now Available — September 2026 Tales From the Porch That Keeps the Flame Alive is out this month. This Ozark folklore novel is written in second person, like you’re sitting on the porch yourself. Readers choose between two paths — the…
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An update about creating stories and messages that connect with a wide audience. Building narratives that are easy to comprehend yet full of deep layers of meaning for mature minds.
Read More →A look at how different writing styles can inspire and inform readers. Blending real-world reflections with fictionalized narratives creates unique bridges to build credibility.
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I did not set out to be a writer. I set out to live a life I could stand behind. I grew up in North Fort Myers, Florida, and graduated from North Fort Myers High School in 1989. In the 1990s I worked for a mining company in Punta Gorda…
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