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The 5 Stages of an Author’s Reaction to Editorial Notes

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 29, 2017
  • Post category:The Other Mother/The Writing Process
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I just completed what might be the final edits to my next novel, The Other Mother. After turning in the manuscript to my editor, she returned it to me with…

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This hateful Muslim Ban must end now.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 28, 2017
  • Post category:History/Politics
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Anne Frank would be a 77-year-old woman living in the United States today, but she and her family were denied entry to our country as refugees because of a fear…

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I lost a “friend” this week in an interesting, baffling, and amusing way

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 27, 2017
  • Post category:Quandry
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A few years ago, I met a man in a workshop that I conducted for would-be authors on finding a literary agent. He was earnest, enthusiastic, and hopeful. He liked…

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Something to think about as Trump closes our borders to refugees

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 26, 2017
  • Post category:History/Politics/Religion
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I’m fairly certain I would hate this person if we met

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 25, 2017
  • Post category:Words
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Falling under the heading "Only in Brooklyn" is this correction from last year:

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One person is listening. Perhaps more, but at least one. I’m so pleased.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 24, 2017
  • Post category:Autobiography/Sports/TED
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I was asked by many people on Monday morning about the AFC championship game that I attended on Sunday night. One of the most frequently asked questions was:"What time did you…

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Things I Do #5: We say my name first

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 23, 2017
  • Post category:Autobiography

My longest and best friend, Bengi, and I met behind the counter of a McDonald's restaurant in Milford, MA in 1987. For a moment, he didn't like me, but then…

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Psychology of true friends

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 22, 2017
  • Post category:Autobiography/Sports
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My friend Andrew - a golfing fanatic - ruptured his Achilles tendon while playing basketball last week. It's going to be a long road to recovery.Three months in a walking…

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The Today Show: Educational television at its best

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 21, 2017
  • Post category:Autobiography
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I no longer wear a necktie unless specifically required to do so. They are ridiculous artifices of the past and literally (and perhaps figuratively) nooses around the neck of anyone…

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Our President is a sex offender or pretends to be a sex offender.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 20, 2017
  • Post category:History/Politics
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I have many thoughts on this historic Inauguration Day, but here is one that I will carry with me for the next four years:Our President - who has not released…

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