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Tag Archives: Around Florence
#237–Stuck at home––read a book . . .
One of my biggest complaints is that I never have time to sit down and read a book. I have piles of books in my office that I want to read someday. Well, someday is here—not just for me but … Continue reading
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#195––Who’d a thunk it . . .
Occasionally life surprises you––sometimes for the good and sometimes not so good. Three times in the past few weeks were who’d-a-thunk-it situations that I’d like to share. The green hills of California Usually when I visit California, the green … Continue reading
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Tagged Around Florence, Bay Area, California, Crossings: McCullough's Coastal Bridges, Florence, Gold Country, Grass Valley, Los Angeles, mountain lion, Nevada City, Ridge Route, The Crossings Guide to Oregon's Coastal Spans
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#188–Backstreet Gallery who’d a thunk it . . .
When I hired Karen Nichols to do the illustrations for my book, Devil Cat, I had no idea it would lead to me becoming a member of Backstreet Gallery. After the book came out, I asked Karen if she … Continue reading
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Tagged Around Florence, Backstreet Gallery, Connie Bradley, Crossings, Oregon Historical Society, Victorian Belles Annual Holiday Sale
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#186–Unexpected good tidings . . .
A couple of events and some out-of-the blue kudos for Around Florence got me to thinking once again about how life is full of surprises––and not all bad. FAHS Wine & Chocolate Gala On Friday, October 2, I was asked … Continue reading
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Tagged Around Florence, Coos Bay Museum, Florence Area Humane Society, Oregon Authors Day at the Coos Bay Museum, Wine & Chocolate Gala
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#183–Finding your niche . . .
All writers know their genre, but not all writers know if their writing fits a specific niche. If your writing does, then you can market to that niche. My bridge books fit into historic and also Oregon Coast niches, as … Continue reading
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Tagged Arcadia Publishing, Around Florence, Bob Serra Pacific Publishing, bridge books, chemo, conde mccullough, Crossings: McCullough's Coastal Bridges, Devil Cat, Kitchen Klutter, Siuslaw Pioneer Museum, The Crossings Guide to Oregon's Coastal Spans
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#178–I’m back––134 books in 10 days . . .
I could have named this post “Back in the saddle again” or “Road trips are fun!” But the numbers were what blew me away. By following my usual game plan of calling ahead before hitting the road, I sold more … Continue reading
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Tagged Around Florence, Bandon, Bob's Beach Books, Books 'N' Bears, Brandon Historical Museum, bridge books, Charleston, CharleyTown MarketPlace, Crossings: McCullough's Coastal Bridges, Devil Cat, Florence, Kum Yon's, Lincoln City Reedsport, Lower Umpqua Veterinary Clinic, Mari's Books, Newport, Nye Beach Book House, P.S. Winkles, The Crossings Guide to Oregon's Coastal Spans, Tidal Raves, Ump qua Lighthouse Museum at Winchester Bay, Waldport, Waldport Heritage Museum, WinterRiver Books, Yachats
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#156–Busy, busy, busy but good . . .
“So what else is new!” That’s what I hear you saying. Hear me out. Things are also looking good, which means that all the busy times have been worth it. Books During my quirky week, I did three presentations: … Continue reading
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Tagged Around Florence, Bandon, Charleston, Charleytown Market Place, Connie Bradley, Coos Bay, Florence, Florence Festival of Books, greenhouse, homegrown tomatoes, North Bend, Siuslaw News, Siuslaw Pioneer Museum, Siuslw Pioneer Museum, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Winchester Bay
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#153––Full circle . . .
Today I was the speaker for the Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. I arrived early and met Walt their computer whiz. Although I brought my laptop and projector, all I actually needed was my flash drive with the program saved … Continue reading
#151–Plan B in Junction City . . .
Since last Thursday, folks have been heading to Junction City to attend the Scandinavian Festival to enjoy the fabulous food and dances that have become such a tradition in the festival’s 54–year history. I, however, went to Junction City on … Continue reading
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Tagged Around Florence, bridge books, conde mccullough, Crossings: McCullough's Coastal Bridges, Junction City, Junction City Retired & Assisted Living, mccullough bridges, Scandinavian Festival, The Crossings Guide to Oregon's Coastal Spans
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#149–Worst fears + no-panic redo = success . . .
Last night about 10 p.m., I opened my laptop and thought I’d do one last run-through of my Around Florence presentation. But I couldn’t find it. I looked in all the usual hiding places as well in plain sight … Continue reading
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