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Blogging: Writing without a lens
Have you ever seen a TV show or video where, at first glance, it’s abundantly apparent that something is different. The look of the show has an amateurish quality to it; there is no lushness but only harsh contrasts. It seems more like a home video than a professional production. I’m no movie-maker, but I’m…
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Fingers Burning: Salsa Making
I kind of wish ‘fingers burning’ meant that I was pounding out my next great story overnight; however, my fingers are literally burning at this moment because I made salsa this morning and I refuse to wear any rubber gloves to protect me from the peppers. So, I suffer a slow, steady burn, but it…
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Indie Spotlight on Beauty Rising
Author Ricki Wilson did a nice “Indie Spotlight” on my novel. You can check it out HERE!
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Force Yourself to be Creative
Have you ever just sat down and said to yourself: “Self, immediately produce a unique and creative work”? I do that sometimes. Today, a phrase popped into my mind. This happens to me all the time. A phrase will grab me – it doesn’t have to be a profound phrase or even an original phrase…
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Two Days of Rest and Relaxation!
Greatly enjoyed two days at Hard Rock Hotel Penang. Here’s a view from our 4th floor room. I’m really glad they put this ‘no diving’ sign on our balcony. I was on the top of the railing ready to do a belly-flop when I noticed it.
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A Little Perspective on .99 Cent Books.
Here’s something to ponder the next time you think a $2.99 book is priced too high. haha Source: http://savvybookwriters.wordpress.com/2012/07/05/no-more-99cent-books-decent-pay-for-decent-work/
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Happy Easter & Opening Day
Can’t be a coincidence, can it? Easter and MLB opening day on the same Sunday. I’m grateful for all the BEAUTY which is continually RISING from the ashes of this world. Have a wonderfully blessed Easter. And enjoy the start of baseball season. I know I will. Go Bucs!
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Last Chance to get Beauty Rising for 99 cents!
Kindle version will be going back to full price very soon. Read some of the new reviews and pick up a discounted copy HERE!
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In Malacca
I am spending a couple days with my students in Malacca (Melaka) Malaysia enjoying the sights, sounds, and food of one of Southeast Asia’s more colorful cities. I planned to post a few photos but my technology is not cooperating. Malacca played a front and center place in the spice trade of yesteryear. The Portuguese…
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Your Vote will Help on Goodreads
If you are on Goodreads and if you have read (and liked) Beauty Rising, I’d love for you to vote for my novel on several of the Listopia lists which has it. Example, Beauty Rising is currently ranked #179 on the list “Our Favorite Indie Reads.” If you vote for my book on this list,…
Author Mark W Sasse 