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Dan Pedersen

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I grew up in Western Washington and now make my home on Whidbey Island with my wife, Sue, and our adventurous canine, Duncan. We live in the woods with the deer, squirrels, owls, coyotes and other creatures that come and go when the spirit moves them.

After studying journalism at the University of Washington and receiving bachelor's and master's degrees, I became a reporter and editor for several newspapers in Washington and Idaho, including a large regional outdoor weekly. For most of my career I managed a magazine and other publications for a large insurance and financial services corporation.

But I saved the best for last. After giving up my good job in the city, I discovered how much fun writing could really be, starting with nature and
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Dan Pedersen It actually isn't much of a problem. I usually start with some small detail, a bit of conversation overheard while standing in the grocery checkout li…moreIt actually isn't much of a problem. I usually start with some small detail, a bit of conversation overheard while standing in the grocery checkout line, like the guy ahead of me who asked the clerk for a good product to remove blood. That's all it takes to get me writing.(less)
Dan Pedersen Hard to single out just one "best thing." Writing keeps my mind agile and I think it's good exercise for the brain as we age. Constructing a mystery i…moreHard to single out just one "best thing." Writing keeps my mind agile and I think it's good exercise for the brain as we age. Constructing a mystery is like designing a puzzle, and I enjoy the challenge of it. Fun to take bits of real life experience and weave them into something totally new. And then there are the adoring fans. :-)(less)
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“Don’t ask for permission- get it done and beg for forgiveness.”
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“Don’t ask for permission - get it done and beg for forgiveness. Pg. 204”
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“Forgiveness is easier to request than permission. Pg. 141”
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