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Bill spent time in both Alberta and Oregon while growing up. The two divergent cultures led to a well-rounded view of the world.

Baseball was a passion with opportunity. Bill played in several national championships at different levels and at 18, pitched for a team representing Canada in a World Championship. A serious injury prevented him from continuing at the same level.

An independent, entrepreneurial spirit contributed to opening a bookstore in his early 20s. Later he was drawn into the numismatics world by a friend and baseball colleague, where he worked successfully for 10 years. During that time, he started writing a book and met the love of his life.

You can find Bill volunteering as a Special Olympics coach at many of the kids’ sport ...more

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	The Judas Legacy (The Apocalypse Series #1) 4.26 avg rating — 42 ratings — 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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	Kayne's Revenge (The Apocalypse Series #2) 4.50 avg rating — 14 ratings — 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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“Why are you the right person to write this story?” the agent’s page asked. This reminds me of trendy questions people ask in interviews.As someone who spent years in the hiring world, I can attest to hearing some real doozies. “If you were a vegetable, what kind would you be?” “If you could choose one… Read More »Why Are You the Right Person to Write This Story?

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