Monthly Archives: May 2011

Positive Attitude

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

Yesterday my family and I drove into Phoenix for our second day of the Phoenix Comicon. While walking in front of the convention center, a bunch of suits piled out of a huge black limousine. Oos and ahs and “who … Continue reading →

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Superman

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

So I walked into a bar one day and noticed a fair-sized crowd gathered round the pool table. I went over to investigate and nearly fell over seeing Superman doing trick shots for nickel beer. “What are you doing, man?” … Continue reading →

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Surprising How Constructive Critique Can Be

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

So here we are five months into 2011 and I’m just now putting out some editing feelers once again. As far as I was concerned, my manuscript was essentially finished. All I needed was an audience and then I’d get … Continue reading →

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Gerry Adams and the Queen

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

I just finished reading Gerry Adams’ memoir, “Before the Dawn,” and my first impression is I’m no further ahead than when I started. Gerry Adams is the president of Sinn Fein, popularly known as the political wing of the Irish … Continue reading →

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Book Publishing Process Tidbit

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

I picked up this tidbit from the Oprah/Frey scandal of a few years ago. Forget about the book for a moment – it’s the process that’s of interest here. Nan Talese: As the publisher of the book, I read the … Continue reading →

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While the Cat’s Away

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

I thought Mom managed quite well without Dad, until one evening when she came in from work shouting, “Call the police! Call the POLICE!” I came out of the kitchen, mouth stuffed with potato chips, wondering what the fuss was. … Continue reading →

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More Changes

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

I feel like I’ve been in another dimension for the past couple of weeks as I scramble to put the finishing touches on The Troubles. Now some of you have seen the opening couple of chapters and may be wondering, … Continue reading →

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