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Barry Finlay

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In 2009, Barry Finlay went up a mountain as an accountant and came down as a philanthropist. After over thirty years in various financial roles with the Canadian federal government, he took his life in a different direction and climbed Africa's Mount Kilimanjaro at age 60 with his son Chris. The climb and their fundraising efforts to help kids in Tanzania changed his life in a number of ways, including the start of his writing journey. He wrote his first book, the popular Kilimanjaro and Beyond: A Life-Changing Journey with his son in 2014.

He followed that up with the hilarious travel memoir, I Guess We Missed The Boat, and then The Marcie Kane Thriller Collection was born. Each of the thrillers has a socially relevant theme.

Now, he has in
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Barry Finlay I walk away and think about it for awhile. I would not consider myself a "plotter" but I do plot one or two chapters ahead by writing some story lines…moreI walk away and think about it for awhile. I would not consider myself a "plotter" but I do plot one or two chapters ahead by writing some story lines at the end of the last chapter I have written. That helps me avoid writer's block to some extent but it still happens occasionally. That's when I walk away.(less)
Barry Finlay Hi Karen, thanks for your question. I was first inspired to write by a climb of Mount Kilimanjaro with my son. I found that when I returned and starte…moreHi Karen, thanks for your question. I was first inspired to write by a climb of Mount Kilimanjaro with my son. I found that when I returned and started making presentations about the climb, there was a lot of interest so my son and I wrote Kilimanjaro and Beyond. It was such an enjoyable experience, I just kept writing. I now have 5 published books with the last three being thrillers. (less)
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Award for Shadows of Truth

I’m pleased to announce that Shadows of Truth has received recognition from Literary Titan per the message below. The release date is less than a week away for those buying online. If you’re in the Ottawa, Canada area, you can pick up your signed copy at Indigo Kanata on Saturday, September 20, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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“Every mountain top is within reach if you just keep climbing.”
Barry Finlay, Kilimanjaro and Beyond

“One thing editing has proven is that I may misplace my modifiers but I don't dangle my participles.”
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Louise Hart Thanks for the friend invite, Barry and good luck with your new book!


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Barry Sara wrote: "Thanks for the friendship, want to read your book, sounds great!"

Thanks Sara! It is nice to meet you! If you get a chance to read the book, I would love to have some feedback.

Barry


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Sara Lowe Thanks for the friendship, want to read your book, sounds great!


Melissa Hi Barry! Thanks for the add!


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