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AUTHOR INTERVIEWS
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The Soft Side of the Six…
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Lost and Found Muses
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Chiron O'Keefe's Discussions
HOW MANY BLOGS, ETC. ARE TOO MANY?
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What Sells Books?
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What Sells Books?
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Hello Friends!
This week’s essay is posted: As Dreamers Do…
An excerpt:
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"When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are,
anything your heart desires will come to you. If your heart is in your dreams, no request is t…
Hello Friends!
This week’s essay is posted: Write For Yourself and Celebrate Writing!
An excerpt:
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“Why do writers write? Because it isn't there.” ~~Thomas Berger
Thanksgiving, for those of us in America, has grown and evolved…
Hello Friends!
This week’s essay is posted: An excerpt: Discover Your Self Through Your Writing
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by Chiron O’Keefe
One day Alice came to a fork in the road and saw a Cheshire cat in a tree.
“Which road do I take?” she asked.
“Wh…
I like the way you think, Louann!! *grin*
Determination, persistance, dedication, tenacity, and on occasion, a glass of red wine.
Thanks, Lainey! :-D
Now, shift that focus to the gas pedal!! *heh-heh*
You always find the best quotes, Chiron. Well done!
(From one who is currently guilty of "riding the brakes") ;-)
Hello Friends!
This week’s essay is posted: Perseverance. Without It, Passion Is Never Enough. An excerpt:
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by Chiron O’Keefe
“You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside.” --Dr…
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This week’s essay is posted: Action Generates Inspiration. An excerpt:
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The clock strikes a significant hour. On cue, the stomach growls for sustenance while visions of steaming dishes dance in the head. Where do w…
I love the creativity of putting a For Sale sign up! *snort* Though I do agree that ignoring them is best. Unless what makes them most annoying is inappropriate behavior. If they're overly noisy or disruptive, if they leave trash out or let their do…
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This week’s essay is posted: Choosing to Believe. Do stop by.
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"Argue for your limitations, and sure enough they're yours." --- Richard Bach, Illusions.
There are times when we honestly can't write. A…
Thanks so much much, Marianne!!
I love your posts Chiron! They are filled with heart and advice to keep one going no matter what. Thanks for the uplift! As you always say . . . keep on writing!
Hello Friends!
This week’s essay is posted: We Create Magic. Do stop by.
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I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be. ~Douglas Adams
For many of us, writing is a h…
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This week’s essay is posted: Dressing for Success. Do stop by.
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I couldn't wait for success... so I went ahead without it. ~Jonathan Winters
Years ago, I moved to Hollywood—land of a thousand dreams.…
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Apologies for the late notice. This week’s essay is posted: Just Write! Do stop by.
Here's an excerpt:
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"You must be the change you want to see in the world." --Mahatma Gandhi
A few weeks back, I had been struggl…
Hello Friends!
Apologies for the late notice. This week’s essay is posted: Reprogram Your Mind Towards Success. Do stop by!
Here's an excerpt:
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"Success doesn't come to you…you go to it." --Marva Collins
A classic book on self-…
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- Are you a writer, reader, or other industry professional
- Writer and reader.
- As a writer, what type of stories do you Write or Read?
- I write romantic comedy, though currently I'm working on a psychic suspense as well. I love to read almost anything!
I also pen motivational essays for writers posted every Monday at The Write Soul: www.chironokeefe.blogspot.com
- As a reader, what is your favorite genre, writer?
- There are so many!
I have a special fondness for lighthearted romantic comedies and women's fiction. I also love cozies, mysteries and suspense. My book collection has oodles (don't you just LOVE that word?) of early science fiction books and fantasy novels.
Non-fiction books focusing on history, science, physics and metaphysics also are listed as favorites.
- How did you come to know about WRDF?
- Through an online writer friend.
- What is your first impression of our site?
- Friendly!
- Do you have a website you'd like to post?
- http://chironokeefe.blogspot.com/ http://www.myspace.com/chiron...
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New Motivational Essay Posted: As Dreamers Do…
Hello Friends!
This week’s essay is posted: As Dreamers Do…
An excerpt:
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"When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are,
anything your heart desires will come to you. If your heart is in your dreams, no request is too extreme, when you wish upon a star as dreamers do." -- Music by Leigh Harline / Lyrics by Ned Washington
Faith is the light that brightens our darkest moments. We need faith… Continue
This week’s essay is posted: As Dreamers Do…
An excerpt:
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"When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are,
anything your heart desires will come to you. If your heart is in your dreams, no request is too extreme, when you wish upon a star as dreamers do." -- Music by Leigh Harline / Lyrics by Ned Washington
Faith is the light that brightens our darkest moments. We need faith… Continue
Posted on November 30, 2009 at 10:00am —
New Motivational Essay Posted: Write For Yourself and Celebrate Writing!
Hello Friends!
This week’s essay is posted: Write For Yourself and Celebrate Writing!
An excerpt:
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“Why do writers write? Because it isn't there.” ~~Thomas Berger
Thanksgiving, for those of us in America, has grown and evolved like most holidays. It all began when the Pilgrim’s celebrated a bountiful harvest with the Indians whose assistance made their surviv… Continue
This week’s essay is posted: Write For Yourself and Celebrate Writing!
An excerpt:
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“Why do writers write? Because it isn't there.” ~~Thomas Berger
Thanksgiving, for those of us in America, has grown and evolved like most holidays. It all began when the Pilgrim’s celebrated a bountiful harvest with the Indians whose assistance made their surviv… Continue
Posted on November 24, 2009 at 5:43pm —
Hello Friends! This week’s Motivational Essay is posted, Embracing the “No Way” Factor. Here’s an e…
Hello Friends!
This week’s Motivational Essay is posted, Embracing the “No Way” Factor. Here’s an excerpt:
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"Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away… Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday…" (Lennon/McCartney)
With all due respect to Paul McCartney, I prefer to believe in Today. Even better, I want to beli… Continue
This week’s Motivational Essay is posted, Embracing the “No Way” Factor. Here’s an excerpt:
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"Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away… Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday…" (Lennon/McCartney)
With all due respect to Paul McCartney, I prefer to believe in Today. Even better, I want to beli… Continue
Posted on November 18, 2009 at 4:19pm —
New Motivational Essay Posted! Embracing the "No Way" Factor.
Hello Friends!
This week’s Motivational Essay is posted, Embracing the “No Way” Factor. Here’s an excerpt:
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"Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away… Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday…" (Lennon/McCartney)
With all due respect to Paul McCartney, I prefer to believe in Today. Even better, I want to beli… Continue
This week’s Motivational Essay is posted, Embracing the “No Way” Factor. Here’s an excerpt:
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"Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away… Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday…" (Lennon/McCartney)
With all due respect to Paul McCartney, I prefer to believe in Today. Even better, I want to beli… Continue
Posted on November 18, 2009 at 4:00pm —
New Motivational Essay Posted: Seeing Past the Obstacle Illusions
Hello Friends!
This week’s essay is posted: Seeing Past the Obstacle Illusions.
An excerpt:
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"Life is full of obstacle illusions." --Grant Frazier
This week I took my own advice. I set goals, planned which days to accomplish each goal and then didn't give myself a choice, I Just Did It. After all, if writing was my job, choice wouldn't factor in at all, would it… Continue
This week’s essay is posted: Seeing Past the Obstacle Illusions.
An excerpt:
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"Life is full of obstacle illusions." --Grant Frazier
This week I took my own advice. I set goals, planned which days to accomplish each goal and then didn't give myself a choice, I Just Did It. After all, if writing was my job, choice wouldn't factor in at all, would it… Continue
Posted on November 11, 2009 at 4:53pm —
Comment Wall (157 comments)
- At 9:41am on October 28, 2009,
Judith said… 
- At 7:21pm on August 14, 2009,
kandie said… - Thanks so much for the link. I'll add yours to mine [when I get off the whip crackin' day job]. Have a blessed weekend. And Thanks again!
- At 5:10pm on June 4, 2009,
Evie Alexis said… - Chiron, are you not on blogspot anymore? I was looking for your blog and couldn't find it.
- At 6:11pm on April 6, 2009,
Marianne Gibson said…
- Thanks for your friendship offer. I always read your blogs because they offer insight. I guess we do have much in common. Can't learn too much. Looking forward to future blogs. Take care and have a great week.
- At 2:48pm on March 10, 2009,
Tamela Quijas said… - Thank you so very much for the congrats on my review :D--I'm sending tons of sunshine up to you, my dear friend
- At 9:00am on January 29, 2009,
Tamela Quijas said…
- I would love to have you send me a copy of your posting--your blog site is wonderful!
- At 10:52am on January 15, 2009,
Judith said…
- Thanks, Chiron! I'm really excited!
Hugs, Judith
- At 7:34pm on January 12, 2009,
Margay Justice said… - It's my pleasure!
- At 5:24pm on December 23, 2008,
Lynda Coker said… - Hey Chiron,
Hope you're doing well. Great essay, as usual. I never get tired of reading them. Lynda
- At 4:32am on December 23, 2008,
Linda H said… - Hi Chiron! May you & your love ones have a very Merry Christmas & A blessing New Year.
Hugssss
LindaH
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