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. ;)

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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Roger and the Skeleton

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Author Richard P. Nixon

One weekend a lifetime ago, dad took us up to a place called Nancy Lake, about ninety minutes north of Anchorage, Alaska. We had a fourteen-foot camper, some fishing gear, and little else. Back then, as kids, we didn’t need … Continue reading →

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Breaking News

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

I’ve been writing now for, oh wow has it been that long already? Well, suffice it to say a very long time, and along the way I’ve had my share of ups and downs. Like when early on I discovered … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderful This Way Comes

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

Today is a most beautiful day. Birds singing, sun shining. I even had a coupon for crickets. Something wonderful is about to happen. 😉

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What’s It’s Like to Write Memoir

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

When I started working on Over the Hills and Far Away, I thought I had it all figured out. I’d been sent to boarding school for seven years  that changed me into something less American and, as a result, I … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peek – The Troubles (fmrly: Over the Hills and Far Away) – Prologue

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

“Dad? Are we American?” I look at William, almost twelve now, the same age I was when my parents sent me away. “Absolutely,” I say. “In fact you’re the first natural born American in my family. Do you know what … Continue reading →

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