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I’m the boss of nothing (in Malaysia)
I’ve been to enough places throughout east and southeast Asia to understanding vividly that the western concept of customer service is typically a foreign one in these parts. Here’s a couple examples. A few years back I was at a small ice cream shop called “Dairy King.” Yes, very original. On the menu was a…
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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…
Author Mark W Sasse 