Jim McGinnis

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Jim McGinnis is a native Floridian, residing in Melbourne for all of his 56 years. He has been married to his wife Kay for 33 years, has 2 children and 6 grandchildren.

Jim has been teaching and coaching at Melbourne High School for more than three decades. He spends his free time outdoors, preferably by the water. He holds a profound love for kids and dogs, oaks and palms, and orange moons rising.

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Jim McGinnis Not sure how it happens, really...It seems to be the other way around--writing inspires me. Writing is liberating not merely because it provides me an…moreNot sure how it happens, really...It seems to be the other way around--writing inspires me. Writing is liberating not merely because it provides me an outlet, but because it opens me up…my emotional and spiritual pores. My senses grow keener. I possess a new awareness of everything around me. ...seeing things as Proust said, ―with new eyes..to write means to choose a particular way to live. (see p.26, Tending to the Past) -JM
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December 2016

I wanted to let you know that my book (“Tending to the Past-Reflections of an American History Teacher”) will be out as an Audiobook within the next week. It will be available on Audible, Amazon and iTunes. Of course, the hard copy is also available on Amazon.com and other fine establishments. In addition, I’m happy to announce an Amazon giveaway event. See details below.
Thank you,
JM
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