Category Archives: Inspiration and Motivation

The Difference We Make

Posted on October 21, 2011 by EDC

If you’ve read my blog for very long, you’ll know I’m a huge fan of Fringe. It is one of the best shows on TV, full of great characters and thought-provoking plots. Episode 2 of this year, One Night in … Continue reading →

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I’m Back

Posted on October 19, 2011 by EDC

Getting canned from my airline job seven weeks ago – oh, wait… early retired – has been both a challenge and a lot of fun.  I’ve only recently caught my breath enough where I could reflect on it.  So let … Continue reading →

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Failure

Posted on September 9, 2011 by EDC

Everyone takes pride in their work, but I think a creative person can take it a step further. There is something about being creative that is intensely personal. It’s not just a song or a painting or a novel, it’s … Continue reading →

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The Inner Storyteller

Posted on August 24, 2011 by EDC

Everyone has two inner storytellers. One storyteller weaves a tale of woe and tragedy, where the hero suffers through adversity and ultimately fails, wishing he had never started his doomed journey. The other storyteller speaks of great adventures with legendary … Continue reading →

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Inspiration

Posted on July 23, 2011 by EDC

One of my favorite comics has given me blog fodder again.  Writing is a lot of work and I’ve both heard and said Edison’s quote on inspiration/perspiration.  I’m just glad I never took it this literal…  EDC Dark Side of … Continue reading →

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Self-Published Author Hits 1 Million in Sales

Posted on June 25, 2011 by EDC

As an independent author, I love coming across a story like this one… Self-published crime and western novelist John Locke (no, not that John Locke or that one either) has joined the Kindle Million club, having sold 1 million ebooks … Continue reading →

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Life Balance

Posted on April 27, 2011 by EDC

As an aspiring writer who considers himself a small business owner, I feel a lot of tension in keeping my life in balance. This is certainly not unique with me.  We probably all feel pulled in different directions: work, family, … Continue reading →

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