Leeds Book Club – Initial Thoughts for August 29th Q&A on “Mirror Mirror; Halloween Party of the Century” As I prepare for the upcoming Q&A, I’ve been exchanging messages with Hannah, the Book Club Organizer, and supporting her by answering a few questions in advance. Where did you leave off with the work on Mirror […]
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As a self-published author and victim of an elaborate publisher scam out of the UK, I’m attempting “Plan B” to avoid the avalanche of scammers posing as readers, authors, agents, and even publishers who appear to troll virtually every author networking site. This post is intended to promote second-level, two-way discovery with a legitimate agent, […]
The opportunity to engage with readers is a highlight for me as an author. The dialog that follows is a perfect example of the kind of engagement I enjoy: The following questions are courtesy of members of the Booksta Book Club, one of the largest online reading communities for engaged readers. * * * * […]
My marketing Jedi has requested an update bio, so here it is…until the next iteration… Gary G. Wise is a redeployed, unsupervised, and occasionally undisciplined Writer of Things living as a free-range author under the influence of his Relentless Wench Muse, who manages to remain just out of reach. He left corporate life quite toasted […]
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Hiding from Dawn
Hiding from Dawn Every Spring, I hang baskets of Boston ferns around the perimeter of my deck. This year has been an exception due to an austerity program that prioritized eating. This image is from a year or two earlier. I watered every morning and was struck by the sun coming up through a misty […]
Live Podcast Recording – Gary G. Wise – Author Sunday evening, September 7th, I was blessed to be the guest author on the Shine with Curiosity & Encouragement Podcast. Considering I’m killing the rankings as an unknown author, a quality podcast is an honor and a thrill to be invited to have a conversation about […]
Author Thoughts – Hey Man! – 081925 I’m unsure how these things happen, but I assure you I attempted to mind my business until it was no longer possible. I concentrated on a glass of dry cabernet when an individual sat next to me…with the appropriate empty chair between us, of course. I knew him […]
“Silence is anything but passive waiting. It’s proactive listening. And each day, God’s voice gets a little louder in our lives until He’s all we can hear. If you want to hear the heart of God, silence is key. If you want the Spirit of God to fill you, be still.” Mark Batterson * * […]