Ask the Author: Jim Hinckley
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Jim Hinckley
Inspiration comes from many sources. It may be found in a conversation with a friend, something I read, our travels, or simply wanting to share something discovered.
Jim Hinckley
The current project for History Press is a chronicle of the violent evolution of the American taxi industry between 1897 to present.
Jim Hinckley
Write because you enjoy it. Write because you have something to share. Write because you want to encourage others.
Never focus on the financial return. Enjoy the adventure. If you are blessed with a gift for writing it is your responsibility to develop it.
If in the process you happen to make a million dollars, that is merely frosting on the cake.
Never focus on the financial return. Enjoy the adventure. If you are blessed with a gift for writing it is your responsibility to develop it.
If in the process you happen to make a million dollars, that is merely frosting on the cake.
Jim Hinckley
I often quip that the childhood quest to become a writer continues with the publication of each book. However, what really provides incentive is not the glowing reviews, the occasional advance or royalty, or even having Jay Leno show up at a book signing, it is the friendships made.
My published work and the related correspondence, as well as meeting with travelers and tour groups resultant of my work, has led to the development of international friendships that truly enrich our lives.
My published work and the related correspondence, as well as meeting with travelers and tour groups resultant of my work, has led to the development of international friendships that truly enrich our lives.
Jim Hinckley
I find hunger and overdue bills a very good cure for this problem. On a more serious note, I find long walks and reading to to a wonderful elixir.
This may be a rather odd habit but I have a game of chess open on the computer next to the one I use for writing. On long days at the key board, I hit spots where the wind seems to leave my sails. Just a few chess moves serves to resolve the problem.
This may be a rather odd habit but I have a game of chess open on the computer next to the one I use for writing. On long days at the key board, I hit spots where the wind seems to leave my sails. Just a few chess moves serves to resolve the problem.
Jim Hinckley
The Illustrated Route 66 Historic Atlas is a companion to The Route 66 Encyclopedia. As there is often a myopic focus on neon and tail fins, I wrote both of these books as a means of adding depth and context to the Route 66 experience.
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