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. ;)

Don’t Put It Off

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

If you’re anything like me, you sometimes think you have more time to do things than you really do. You prioritize your to-do list and get done what seems most important at the time. You figure other things can simply … Continue reading →

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The Troubles in Northern Ireland, Part 4

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

I’ve been watching events in Northern Ireland for some time now mostly because I don’t want the violence to return there. Yet every week it seems there is a report of a bomb, or a shooting, or rioting eerily like … Continue reading →

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A Little Help Goes A Long Way

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

I imagine some out there think the writing life is simple and fun. The writer gets an idea for a story and pounds away until the story is down on real or virtual paper. Then the story is shared with … Continue reading →

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The Troubles in Northern Ireland – Part 3

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

Are Irish Storm Clouds Brewing? Reuters video courtesy of: TheYoungTurksTC Most people think of Ireland as being green, but many others know how red flowed so freely not so long ago. Historically, Ireland has been shafted, shat upon, raped and … Continue reading →

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Father Goose and Boarding School

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

Watching “Father Goose” last night I couldn’t help but think of the early years when I was in Irish boarding school; the rule of conformity where you’re supposed to do what you’re told without question, the quirky relationships, the uniforms. … Continue reading →

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Getting the Word Out – Postcards

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

At the recent Phoenix Comicon I had the pleasure of attending several writing panel discussions. One in particular made me smile broadly when the subject of postcards came up. Gini Koch, author of several books including “Alien in the Family” … Continue reading →

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Leonard Nimoy Inspires

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

At the Phoenix Comicon 2011 I was fortunate enough to get to sit in with Leonard Nimoy. I was unsure what he was going to talk about but it really didn’t matter. Just a little while earlier I had the … Continue reading →

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To Build a Platform or Not?

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

For the past year or more I’ve been trying desperately to learn everything I need to not just get my book published but to ensure it’s a success. Last year at a workshop I found myself surrounded by would-by authors … Continue reading →

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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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