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Richard L. Wren

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Can you start a writing and publishing career at any age? Even in your 80s?

You bet! Richard L. Wren did it!

A fourth generation Californian and Oakland resident for over 80 years–though recently moved to Lafayette, CA, novelist Richard L. Wren took a leap late in life, publishing his first mystery novel at age 84: CASEY’S SLIP (Poor Richard Publishers, 2010), available from Amazon.com, through your favorite bookstore, and as an ebook. Wren is currently working on a sequel.

His second book, released in 2012 (at age 86), is entitled JOSHUA’S REVENGE (Poor Richard Publishers).

November 2014 -- and age 88 -- saw the release of Wren’s third novel, JUSTICE FOR JOSHUA (Poor Richard Publishers).

The latest, published in January 2016 on his 90th birth
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Richard L. Wren One source of writer's block is a mental block. You search your memory for the perfect word or name. You writing comes to a screeching halt. you're fr…moreOne source of writer's block is a mental block. You search your memory for the perfect word or name. You writing comes to a screeching halt. you're frustrated, totally stymied. A simple solution. 1) Switch to red. 2) Type in 5 capital X's. 3). Switch back to black and keep plowing on. Later you WILL remember what you couldn't remember before. Then--- 1) Click on find. 2) Type in 5 X's. 3) Go to site and insert. (Red to make it stand out on pages.)(less)
Richard L. Wren The satisfaction of creation. I take deep appreciation about turning a phrase or scene just right for me.
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Watch my new animated comic strips

Every week, I'm hoping to post a new animated comic strip on YouTube.

Wit's End is fun for those who like word play!

I've already posted three videos, and hope you watch them and Like them. (Comments gratefully accepted, too)

Check my website for new postings every week.
http://www.rlwren.com/wits-end.html

Wit's End #1 http://tinyurl.com/witsend1 or https://youtu.be/jfcvwvsl4gQ
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