Author Archives: Author Richard P. Nixon

About Author Richard P. Nixon

Fled Libya in wake of '67 Six Day War. "Uncle Mo" eventually seized power - two years later on my birthday. Grew up mostly American, with some "old world" quirks. Have been writing since around 1994, but didn't really start writing until 2008. Between 1976 and 1983 spent my time between boarding school (Ireland, Northern Ireland and England) and Alaska (until 1978) and then Saudi Arabia. Came back to the States in '83 and have been in Arizona since '95. Have a nice day. ;)

One Night in Anchorage

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

Mom came in from work one night shouting, “Call the police! Call the POLICE!” I came out of the kitchen, mouth stuffed with potato chips, wondering what the fuss was. “Oh my god, someone’s stolen your dad’s car,” she wailed. … Continue reading →

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PR

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

PR can sell anything, even a turd. That doesn’t make it good, just popular.

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Fatigue

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be perfect? No, I don’t think it would. Of course no one really is, but there are ways we can increase our chances. For a writer, thinking clearly helps. So does a spell checker. That … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peek (preliminary)

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

Matthew looks at me with his head cocked and dead serious and says, “Do you not like Uncle Roger?” A chill runs through me. I can still remember Dad lunging at my older brother, smashing him in the face with … Continue reading →

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The Human Experience

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

Turn on the news or read something from the media and you might think the world is getting colder with everyone in it for the money and no one getting a break. Then you run into people who change your … Continue reading →

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Getting Through The Lows

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

I’m seeing more and more comments come across the wires from folks who are running into severe difficulties in their stories. Not technical difficulties – emotional ones. Messages from several authors on Twitter, for example, saying they’d hit very difficult … Continue reading →

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Writing Food for Thought

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

“You fail only if you stop writing.” ~Ray Bradbury

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First “Official” Mail!

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

After leaving my son at school, I stopped by the Post Office to check my box – the one I rented in preparation for all those royalty checks and movie contracts sure to arrive once I sell my book. Lo … Continue reading →

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The Question of How – Part 4

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

As a writer I am constantly asking the question of how. How do I get published? How do I build a following? How do I keep from going nuts? There are enough questions of “how” to circle the globe four … Continue reading →

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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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