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Michael A. Smith

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Michael A. Smith was born in 1942. He earned a baccalaureate degree in history from Kansas Wesleyan University. He attended graduate school at the University of Kansas for two years.
From 1968-73, he worked for several Midwestern newspapers as a reporter, columnist, editor, and editorial writer, specializing in coverage of politics and education.
From 1973-81, he was Associate Director, Illinois Board of Higher Education. Thereafter, he served as Press Secretary to U.S. Congressman Richard Durbin, who later became a U.S. Senator representing Illinois.
From 1984-87, he was Vice President, Public Relations, for the Futures and Options Industry Association, a W
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Michael A. Smith I've never believed in it. After all, you never hear such an excuse from other professions. Most people do their jobs whether they are inspired or not…moreI've never believed in it. After all, you never hear such an excuse from other professions. Most people do their jobs whether they are inspired or not, hung over or energetic, depressed or happy. Writers write. Just do it!(less)
Michael A. Smith I'm currently revising five of my novels written between 1970 and 1995, when books printed on the old, large printing presses eventually were remainde…moreI'm currently revising five of my novels written between 1970 and 1995, when books printed on the old, large printing presses eventually were remaindered, and out-of-print. Print-on-demand technology and digital books made it possible to bring such books back into the marketplace. The Authors Guild was instrumental in this process through its BackinPrint program. This effort at revision is fascinating, as it allows me to see how my writing ability progressed over time.(less)
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The Money Game

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Legacy of the Lake

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Jeremiah Terrorist Prophet ...

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Lightning's Child

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Secrets

3.48 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 1980 — 4 editions
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New America

3.93 avg rating — 15 ratings — published 1999 — 8 editions
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The Inheritors

3.83 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2000 — 11 editions
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Naked America: Stripped of ...

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Marginal People

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A Mustard Seed: The struggl...

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“There are only three generic human stories, considered in all their multifaceted dimensions: the love story, good versus evil, and the quest.”
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“There are only three generic human stories, considered in all their multifaceted dimensions: the love story, good versus evil, and the quest.”
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