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Michael G. Colburn

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Michael G. Colburn writes historical mystery fiction and non-fiction about creativity, invention, and the building of meaningful work. He began writing after selling his last business, when a long interest in the creative process turned into a passion for storytelling.

His early published books include the non-fiction titles Invent, Innovate & Prosper: A Step-By-Step Guide to Successful Inventing, How Julia Found Happiness and Financial Success: Your Guide to Making Money in a Service Business, and The Creator’s Notebook. These works reflect his practical engagement with invention, innovation, and the thoughtful development of creative and service-based enterprises.

Colburn’s fiction is centered on the Lady Black Mystery series, set in Victor ...more

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	Stolen Brilliance: A Lady Black Mystery 4.22 avg rating — 90 ratings — 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
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I hear "I've never invented anything" or I've never created anything" said many times. I worked with some of these people, and now they can no longer make these statements. If you are someone who thinks like this, just change the statement to I can Invent, I can create, I can have a successful business, I can be happy and keep repeating. You will be amazed.

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