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July 23, 2010
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Destiny, purpose, fear, lessons, writing, books
It was a starry foreboding night long ago now. Rather than the end being in sight, it was an unanticipated beginning, a miracle chance to start life anew. And I was scared shitless.
After having solved the mystery of my lifetime on December 31, 1991, I’d spent nearly the entirety of 1992 wondering ‘What do I (more…)
May 24, 2010
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copyright law, death, heaven, fear, fate
“Hey Holger, Why don’t you read one of my books sometime,” I suggested innocently. “No, I don’t zink zo…too deprezzing.” “What are you talkin’ about? No, not depressing. Inspirational. And, they’re actually kinda funny.” Holger shook his head from side-to-side and we went back to guzzling, I mean, zipping our (more…)
May 6, 2010
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literary agent, authors, publishing, fear, change
Getting to know Wendy Adams takes me back. I can remember writing queries, pitches, synopses, outlines, sample chapters, partial manuscripts and full…and then sending them out with enthusiasm and expectation. Some literary agents answered back, most did not. I repeated this process literally hundreds of times (for several years), yet only two people (more…)
April 6, 2010
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change, confidence, fearlessness, teenagers, teens
Let’s rewind the clock a bit, shall we? When I was 17, AT SEVENTEEN by Janis Ian was the #1 hit song on U.S. radio. The coolest people then had it “goin’ on” and disco was just about to be born. Tons of vivid memories flood my mind when I look back to my (more…)
February 23, 2010
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teens, teen readers, fearless
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Visit with Clint Adams
Today we're visiting with Clint Adams, who besides being an author of several titles for teens, is the author of several titles for teens focusing on fear - and dealing with that fear. If you haven't checked out his last YA title, DON'T BE AFRAID OF HEAVEN, make (more…)
February 9, 2010
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Expectations, power, compassion
Please fill in the blanks. Which fraction did you come up with?
The traditional 1/2? A third? Two-thirds? 100%? A perfect 10? Well, the last two aren’t really fractions, but you catch my drift. This is a great saying and I think its answer s/b (should be) well thought out. There’s no doubt any (more…)
December 29, 2009
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why, destiny, lessons, purpose
Keep asking why. You know why? Because that’s why we’re here. OK, enough with the question words. Yes, over and over and over again, this theme repeats itself, much akin to history (for those who haven’t yet learned from it, because they never asked, w--?) In my opinion, history’s just (more…)
November 18, 2009
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innovation, newness, originality, individuality
If you agree that ancient cavemen had a sense of humor, here’s a little something they may have said to one another, “Why did the chicken cross the road?” Answer, “Because it had never been done before.” OK, it’s not a belly laugh. It may not even warrant a chiseled-on-a-stone-tablet LOL or : (more…)
October 15, 2009
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lessons, darkness, obstacles, struggle, depression, overcoming
A few years back, on a bright, sunshiny day, someone knocked on my front door. I wasn’t expecting anyone, and living in a rural mountainous area, it was seldom I had any visitors. Although solitude suits me, I was eager to greet my mystery guest. Who would it be? And why didn’t (more…)
September 27, 2009
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public speaking, non-fiction books, message, purpose, destiny
Non-fiction books, that’s what. Duh.
There are probably a million-and-one reasons a person chooses to become a writer. To express their creativity. Their love of the written word. The desire to contribute something meaningful to society. Do any of these apply to you? Brava/o if they do.
Whenever someone asks me why (more…)
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Thriller
The Seventh Ritual
"You must discover the cause of your unhappiness by the end of this year…or you will not live to see the next.” Disgusted and disbelieving, 34-year old Paul Jacobson dismisses what he’s told by a Greenwich Village psychic. Only days later though, while running in the New York City Marathon, Paul’s mind leads him back…to a past he’s never known. This journey begins the race for his life.
Fiction: Teen/Young Adult
My Watch Doesn't Tell Time
Currently #1-ranked in Korea (Teen Visionary Fiction) “What if time runs out?” is the question that makes 14-year old Miguel Estes sweat almost every night. Life's short. Have you done all you want?
Don't Be Afraid of Heaven
Now TOP TEN-ranked for tenth-straight month in Korea (Teen Visionary Fiction) Who wouldn’t want to be fearless? After overcoming a fear-filled life, 13-year old Miguel Estes uncovers life’s most potent and debilitating fear while sprinting his way to freedom.
Fear Ain't All That
Now TOP TEN-ranked for tenth-straight month in Korea (Teen Visionary Fiction) Miguel is unique. He has a lifetime measured by days not years; he happens to live with E.B., but he spends little time thinking about it. For Miguel, living with fear is far more deadly than this fatal disease could ever be.
Just Say Mikey
Amazon/France TOP-TEN-ranked (Action & Adventure) over 7-consecutive months. Now out of print, but still available via special order at all book retailers.
Fiktion: Jugendlicher
Angst Ist Nicht Alles
Das einzige Hindernis zwischen Ihnen und Ihr Schicksal ist Angst. Beseitigen Sie Angst...und Sie werden Ihr Traum leben.
Romanzi per Adoloscenti e Adulti
Non Avere Paura del Paradiso
Una lezione per Miguel, per tutti: Una persona che non ha paura di morte, non ha paura.
La Paura Non è Niente
È facile, è la verità: la vita inizia soltanto quando la paura è eliminata.
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