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History of an Unpublished Novel
It started with a title, which became an idea, which became a story, which became a manuscript, then became a book. Change of cover design and author’s name and a journey that is still in progress. Red Wine for Breakfast is the most published novel you’ve never heard of. The novel has had three agents, …
Technology is Robbing Authors of Our Immortality
Pick up a pencil. Right NOW pick up a pencil. Or if you prefer a pen, if you can find one, and write you name. In script. If you remember how. Now, look at your signature. The name you wrote is probably shared by millions, but the way you wrote it is unique and special and …



You’ve Got to Sweat the Small Stuff
Raven West ♦ November 6, 2018 ♦ Leave a comment
The other night, my fourteen year old daughter and I, had a fierce argument. Nothing unusual for a teenager to disagree with a parent, however this wasn’t the usual difference of opinion about keeping her room clean, or staying out past curfew. This was about my reaction to her new tenth grade World History textbook …
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