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Hello everyone, I know this must be a long anticipated post since I have not posted here in a while. But here it is! The prologue of my upcoming novel, Chasing the Dream. Chasing the Dream, is set to launch on 9/13. You can pre-order your copy now, or wait until it’s release. Chasing the […]

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Advanced Readers Wanted. Have you ever wondered what the first draft of a novel looks like? Now is your time to find out.

I am searching for a qualified group of individuals who are interested in receiving an advanced copy of my work. I will send you the book before it is available to the general public. You can read it, send me your thoughts, point out any flaws or inconsistencies, or whatever.

Who knows, I might even add them in. All I ask in return is a review on Amazon the day of the launch. If you're interested, don't hesitate to drop me a line. Thanks for taking the time to read, and have a great day!

It’s time to highlight my favorite sports books of all-time. There will be a mix of fiction and non-fiction thrown in. Please feel free to comment on your favorites below. Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game By: Michael...
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After everyone has written down, or thought about their New Year’s resolutions, the time has come. No I’m not going to bore you with details of my weight loss plan, I’m talking baseball here people. Tomorrow is the day that...
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I was honored to be interviewed by a fellow author named Ben Mariner. Please check out the interview below, and click on the link to visit his website.. Indie Author Spotlight: J.D. Dudycha Paint the Black is the story of Jack Burke,...
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Article I wrote for Christian Life News How can you make an impact in sports? A simple question to ask, but not so simple to answer. I would bet those of you who are reading this have played a sport...
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Sorry people, but I feel like I am neglecting my roots in my favorite sport. Let’s talk baseball. Does anyone else watch the winter meetings, or am I the only one? I love the winter meetings. Since my absence from...
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After a busy weekend I wanted to share some highlights with you. Friday, I had the privilege, and honor of being interviewed on kuhsdenver.com. I was Laura Padgett’s special guest for the broadcast, a half-hour segment with local authors. She...
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What motivates someone to get up at three a.m.? Or worse, camp out overnight to buy the latest and greatest gadget? Is it greed? Envy? Perhaps, it’s just the status of being the first one to own something new. It...
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As Thanksgiving approaches, I began to ask myself, what am I thankful for? Nowadays it is so easy to wrap yourself up in your own world, and forget about those around you. We are a selfish race, and we as...
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