Monthly Archives: January 2011

Pillow Talk

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

When I finished writing my memoir, “Over the Hills and Far Away”,  I gave the manuscript to my wife all pleased with myself and asked her to read it. She  flipped through the pages briefly and asked, “So, what’s it … Continue reading →

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Letters from the past

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

After discovering a postcard placing me in Ireland in early August 1976, I thought I’d share a letter I wrote in November 1976. November 14, 1976 Dear Dad, How are you? I’m glad we’re coming back at Christmas. How’s the … Continue reading →

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Facts of Life

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

Those who help others help themselves are angels. Those who merely tell others to help themselves are assholes. Yes, life really is that simple.

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Prepping for youtube

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

I’ve been busy rehearsing a read-through for posting on youtube. While I may not be particularly fond of the initial results, they have been revealing causing yet another small rewrite of the opening chapter. I’m sure this won’t be the … Continue reading →

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There’s a result!

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

Okay, looks like I got a blog post come through so good. I recently changed from using a hosted blog (wordpress.com) to a self-hosted blog, and Facebook didn’t like that, apparently. So I am now using RSSGraffiti to get my … Continue reading →

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Still testing

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

I haven’t seen anything come through yet so I’m still testing.

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Testing the local feed

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

Just moved my blog so I’m testing things.

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Hello world!

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!

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Writer's Workshops Can Be Sooo Revealing

Posted on January 16, 2011 by khobar95

Yesterday I popped down to Changing Hands Bookstore for a three-hour writer’s workshop. The topic? Website optimization and internet marketing for authors. This was just what I needed because I very much need to build a platform – the fan … Continue reading →

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Over the Hills and Far Away

Posted on January 7, 2011 by khobar95

Matthew looks at me with his head cocked and dead serious and says, “How did you end up going to boarding school anyway, Dad?” A chill runs through me. I can still remember my Dad lunging at my older brother, … Continue reading →

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