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Vivian Carpenter

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Vivian L. Carpenter is a writer, motivational speaker, and teacher. She holds three degrees from the University of Michigan: a BSE in industrial engineering and operations research, an MBA, and a Ph.D. in business administration. As an academic, she has won several awards and grants for her scholarly work in institutional theory from the National Science Foundation, Governmental Accounting Standards Board, Kellogg Foundation, and Ford Foundation. As a business professional, she was director of academic programs at FAMU’s School of Business and Industry (SBI) and served as chairperson of the board of MotorCity Casino in Detroit, Michigan. She lives in Tallahassee, Florida, and Birmingham, Michigan.

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I enjoyed meeting you, and having my picture taken as the "100th person" at the ALA meeting last week. Thank you for the book, and beautiful inscription. Is this your first book?

Vivian Carpenter Connie, It was great meeting you!!! I've written a research monograph, but this is my first novel. It has been a labor of love and I have enjoyed the …moreConnie, It was great meeting you!!! I've written a research monograph, but this is my first novel. It has been a labor of love and I have enjoyed the process of learning creative writing. Hope you are enjoying "The Fifth Letter."(less)

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Vivian Carpenter I go have a good time. I play golf. I dance. I travel. I cook. I enjoy my friends. I shop. But what I do most is research the question that is blocki…more I go have a good time. I play golf. I dance. I travel. I cook. I enjoy my friends. I shop. But what I do most is research the question that is blocking my advancement. I clearly define my blocks and release them during mediation. I don't try to force things. I wait for things to be revealed to me. Maybe that's why it took me seven years to finish The Fufth Letter. So I had a lot of blocks along the way. Just keep writing.
Also I read a lot. Giving my brain more food for thought.
Then I just write whatever comes out.
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	The Fifth Letter 3.97 avg rating — 73 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My Personal Journal: A Record of Vital Papers, Documents, Information, Events, Family History by Oleg Kay, Vivian Carpenter (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Don't Take Candy From a Stranger by Olga Kay, Vivian Carpenter (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 1986 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Fear of Failure: That’s What’s Holding Us Back!

I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” – Michael Jordan

If a baby just sat on the floor and cried after trying to take its first step—and never tried again—would the baby ever walk? No. The baby’s muscles would never grow to be strong enough to support his weight, if his mother carried him from that point on. No loving mother would say, “B