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So, You Want to Write a Book…
As a published author of eight novels, I am frequently asked by friends and associates how to go about writing a book because they have a story they want to get down on paper. I am an advocate and supporter of anyone who has the desire to write a good story; however, before you begin,…
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27 Years Later
For any of you who have read my novel, Within the Depths, you know about my harrowing experience of surviving my sinking boat and swimming to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel one late, stormy night. The book is based on the true account of my experience that night but, in the book, I mention that I…
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So, you wrote a book. Now what?
So, you’ve finally written that book that you’ve always wanted to and you are ready to publish it, but what’s the next step? How do you find the right publisher? The first thing you need to know is that not all publishers publish all books. The second thing to consider is that most of them…
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Explore the Waterfront
Even if you have never been there, you have likely heard about the rich history and culture of Baltimore, MD. Home to the Orioles and Ravens professional sports teams, the city boasts the esteemed Johns Hopkins Hospital and credits itself for the origination of our National Anthem. Baltimore is a tourist’s dream with its alluring,…
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7 Foods to Combat Allergies
It’s Summer and we all know what that means – ALLERGIES! Many of us suffer through the seasons of pollen and ragweed with stuffy noses, constant sneezing and itchy eyes, popping an allergy pill each morning in hopes of getting some relief. As much as we love Summer, no one wants the allergies that come…
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The Serviceman
My son called from college one day, “Mom, I’ve got great news!” He wanted to be a soldier, he said, “What have I got to lose?” “What a big decision,” I said, “Don’t walk into it blind,” “They’ll train me well and pay for school, Mom, I’ve already made up my mind.” My heart was…
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What Is “Bad” Writing?
Today on Twitter, someone called out an author for his “bad writing” and, as an author of many years with five published novels, I began to wonder what that term meant. Was the story not logical or appealing or was it more a grammatical problem? The tweeter stated that had the story been properly edited,…
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Unclog Your Arteries with These 7 Super Foods
Many of us plague ourselves with a bad diet. Pizza, desserts, fried foods, they are all delicious and, often times, even irresistible but they can wreak havoc on our health. Heart disease is easily the number one killer among women in the United States with one in three dying each year of cardiovascular disease. One…
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We Serve Too
He stood so proudly, in front of the American flag with his recruiter, a fresh haircut and a smile. My son was barely a man at just 18 and it was like looking at my little boy up there. He was officially dedicating himself to serving our country and its citizens, a dream that I’ll…
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4 Surefire Ways to Impress at Work
It’s early in the morning as the sound of your alarm rips you abruptly from your dream, and you reluctantly arise for another day at work. Each stressful day seems to be blending in with the others as you search for ways to set yourself apart from the rest, in hopes of getting that upcoming…
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Coping with COVID-19
With the start of 2020 came blank slates, new visions and renewed goals to better ourselves, reach higher and achieve more. Some of us began dieting and exercise plans while others vowed to quit smoking or perhaps take more time for leisurely activities. Whatever the goal, the new year seemed to offer a sense of…
Author Jodi Clark 