Monthly Archives: March 2011

The Troubles in Northern Ireland – Part 2

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

“Just what we need…another fooking Yank!” Hate-filled eyes pounded me like fists. I didn’t expect my arrival at Gloucester House, the prep school for Portora Royal, in Northern Ireland to start off like that at all. I exited swiftly to … Continue reading →

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The Troubles in Northern Ireland

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

When I was at boarding school in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland during The Troubles, it seemed clear to me Gerry Adams and Ian Paisley were simply two ends of the same candle, one as much to blame for the problems as … Continue reading →

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Misty Mountains

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

I was going to start this blog entry saying that how to get published consumes my thoughts most of the day and, at times, most of the night, too. Everywhere I turn people say “this is how” and they present their … Continue reading →

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Changes

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

They say change is good. Well, I’ve certainly been busy making changes both to the web site and the blog, and I’m not finished yet. However, anyone who hasn’t been by in a while will be in for a pleasant … Continue reading →

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The Question of How – Part 1

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

Almost two years ago an agent said she liked my work, said it was interesting, but because I was a first time book author I would need to build a “platform”. So I found out what a platform was: the … Continue reading →

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The Question of How, Part 2

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

As I press onwards telling myself, “I think I can, I think I can” and wearing a Mike Rowe ear-to-ear grin as a show of confidence against the really intense urge to vomit, I continue to research the “How” as … Continue reading →

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Battling for Synopsis

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

Recently I asked whether I was getting my “message” across, and the immediate responses gave me a clue that I might need to make some changes. When I did, another group of people said they preferred the way I had … Continue reading →

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On Being Sent Away

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

When my parents told me I’d be going to boarding school, I felt excited. I loved Alaska, for sure; the fun and friends and coming home everyday after school. But going to Ireland offered a whole new world of exciting … Continue reading →

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Story from 6th Grade

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

The Mystery of the Witch’s Broomstick (October 1975) One dark and scary night, in the tomb of the Ghastly Goblin, a party was going on. Everybody was invited, except the old witch who lived in Franklin’s castle, which had, on … Continue reading →

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The Question of How – Part 3

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

When I ask HOW do I expand my reach, everywhere I turn I am told the same old WHATS I already know that I’ve gone over time and time again hoping to find some clue I may have missed before. … Continue reading →

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