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Another Writing Career Reboot – Considering the Offer
The emails expressing interest in the first two books of my mystery series raised a number of emotions. First, I was quite surprised by the timing, about five weeks after submission. Second, I was thrilled with their enthusiastic comments indicating that the team had clearly read both manuscripts. Third, I was cautiously optimistic given my Continue reading
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Grand Canyon Adventure – Back to the Top
The full moon-glow competed with the rising sun above the canyon wall as we readied to depart Phantom Ranch. We had enjoyed our stay but were eager to accomplish the rest of our challenge. As promised the weather was great, starting off a little cool, but we’d be shedding our outerwear soon enough. The walk Continue reading
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Grand Canyon Adventure – Phantom Ranch
You may remember I was sitting on a large rock at the end of my last installment (All Downhill, June 2nd). As I made notes on my cell phone about the day’s “activities” a nice lady named Maryann introduced herself and announced she had come to take me to my friends. She insisted on carrying Continue reading
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Grand Canyon Adventure – Idea & Prep
I’m sure you’ll agree that many great ideas arise between friends while sharing Margaritas and a Combo Platter in a Mexican Restaurant. This is certainly true of the idea for our Grand Canyon Adventure. I’d like to say it was my idea, but it would never have occurred to me to suggest it. Fortunately, my Continue reading
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