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2017 End of Year Progress Report
A bit more timely than usual, here’s my progress on goals for last year and projection for 2018 goals. Read 20 books in 2017: According to Goodreads where I track this, I completed 16 books in 2017. 80%. I barely … Continue reading
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Show us a Fight Scene We Haven’t Seen Before
I’ve been enjoying the Marvel suite of shows on Netflix: Jessica Jones, Daredevil, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and their team up in the Defenders. One of the things I’ve liked, particularly in Daredevil and again in Defenders, is some of … Continue reading
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2017 Q-something Progress Report
At this point, I’ve blown so far past the Q2 deadline that this is more of a Q3 progress report, so please forgive the tardiness (or celebrate the earliness!). This summer has been a roller coaster of interruptions and obligations, … Continue reading
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The Patron Joes of Writing
These are the three patron Joes of my writing desk. If you can name them, you’ll understand why. Every writer has their writing space. Mine is cluttered with notes, mind maps, reference posts stuck up everywhere, as well as bills, … Continue reading
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2017 Q1 Progress Report
It’s April, and that means I pull my head up out of [the sand] and take stock of my progress on various goals this year. If nothing else, it allows me to tick off one more post on my “post … Continue reading
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2016 End of Year Progress Report
Success! This year’s end of year report is not as late as last year’s end of year report! One of these years, this will actually be timely. Regardless, let’s take a look at the goals and progress from 2016, then … Continue reading
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A Togahan’s Chance…is released!
Earlier today, all the publishing widgets fell into place and A Togahan’s Chance is now available! Check it out on the following platforms: the Kindle: Amazon.com the Nook: BarnesandNoble.com the Kobo: Kobobooks.com Thank you again to all the folks who … Continue reading
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2016 Q3 Progress Report
Hello, everyone! Here’s my third progress report for the year on various ventures. Yes, it’s right after my Q2 report, a shameful bit related to my second goal, below. Read on: Read 20 books in 2016: I’m in the middle … Continue reading
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2016 Q2 Progress Report
Hey folks! Sticking my head up again to keep you abreast of my progress. I’m still plodding along on 2016 goals. I’ve been getting more questions on when A Togahan’s Chance will be released. See below. Read 20 books in … Continue reading
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2016 Q1 Progress Report
Ugh. Once again, I’m lagging on all things that aren’t the book. This should have gone out a few days couple of weeks ago. Mea culpa. Here’s the status of my 2016 stated goals: Read 20 books in 2016: I … Continue reading
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