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Read more about the article Brilliant band names

Brilliant band names

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 13, 2010
  • Post category:Music
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Bon Jovi and Van Halen are ingenious band names.  Both names are derived from the last names of the founding members of the bands (Jon Bon Jovi and Eddie and…

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Read more about the article A novel idea about a novel idea

A novel idea about a novel idea

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 13, 2010
  • Post category:Idea/The Writing Process
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I’m lucky.  I have a lot of ideas for books.  Lots and lots and lots.  I just need more time to write them all.  As I attempt to wrap up…

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I couldn’t resist posting…

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 13, 2010
  • Post category:Web/Tech
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Read more about the article 8 simple rules for requesting music at a wedding

8 simple rules for requesting music at a wedding

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 13, 2010
  • Post category:Autobiography/Music
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I just finished meeting with a couple who is getting married in March.  They are very nice people who chose most of the music for their wedding, which will tie…

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Read more about the article SOMETHING MISSING: The large print version

SOMETHING MISSING: The large print version

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 12, 2010
  • Post category:SOMETHING MISSING Items
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The large print version of SOMETHING MISSING was just released last month, in case you’re interested in owning every version of the book. It was chosen as a Thorndike Reviewer’s…

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Read more about the article Good advice

Good advice

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 11, 2010
  • Post category:The Writing Process
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As a writer, I rely on quality feedback from my readers.  I know there are many writers who prefer to write in a vacuum, absent of comment or criticism, and…

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Read more about the article Answers and coincidences

Answers and coincidences

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 10, 2010
  • Post category:Autobiography/Quandry
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A while back, I wrote about running into a person reading SOMETHING MISSING my book at the gym and not knowing what to do.  The post received quite a response…

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The Man

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 10, 2010
  • Post category:Autobiography/Idea
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As you may know, I cannot stand needless ceremony. In keeping with this belief, I have begun signing all credit card receipts with the words: The Man Since no one…

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Read more about the article Doubting myself

Doubting myself

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 10, 2010
  • Post category:Critic/Idea
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I learned today that The Bookworm, my local, independent bookstore is going out of business. A year ago, Barnes and Noble moved into the neighborhood, and as expected, our indie…

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Read more about the article White snow, black swan

White snow, black swan

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 9, 2010
  • Post category:Autobiography
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It looks like there is a good chance that I will be home tomorrow, enjoying our first snow day of the winter season.  Though my students will be turning their…

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