Memoir: Cherish - a glimpse within my parents marriage

Let me introduce you to my mom and dad, Mary Lou and Richard.

It's a love story and more that inspired many who knew them during their 57 year marriage. For 46 of those years Mom used a wheelchair and Dad was her devoted caregiver.

They lived "every day is a beautiful day" no matter what life tossed their way, like children and family dramas.

For my parents, life was a daily renewal to achieve the impossible.

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Novels

I write contemporary romance novels set in Oregon that include adventures on the rivers, at the ocean, and even in the skies since I am very familiar with kayaks, watercraft and small airplanes. My stories are layered with esoteric elements, like crystal lore and astrology, and romance with a multi-generational cast of characters.

My debut novel Checkmate First Mate, a fun and fast read, is available at Amazon. More stories are in process.

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Author Advice and Tips

As a professional writer and member of numerous author organizations I've learned some stuff worth sharing with others inspired to write.

I'm also the co-author of Author Marketing 101 which includes a plethora of tips on everything from business cards to attending conferences and book signing events.

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Since 1993

Writing Story is a Craft

Any person with a computer can publish their stories but seldom do such authors consider if those stories are worth the attention of readers. Storytelling is an art form whether with images, words, or music. It is a craft to be learned and practiced until it is ready to entertain an audience.

The craft of writing is more than typing to a word count, or touch points.

Your Main Message

Use this space to tell people what your company does and why and how it does it. What're you known for? Who likes you? What's your number one competitive advantage?

Include all the things that make your business unique and better than the competition. Do you have a patented 13-step process for taxidermy that results in the most lifelike stuffed owls? You gotta mention that.

Other good things to weave into this copy include: awards won, distinctions given, number of products sold, company philosophy (just keep it short), interesting company history bits, and anything that makes a reader think you'd be awesome to do business with.

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Next Steps...

This is should be a prospective customer's number one call to action, e.g., requesting a quote or perusing your product catalog.