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Richard L. Wren

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in Watsonville, CA, The United States

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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 ...more

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	Murder Made Legal: A Casey Alton Mystery 4.06 avg rating — 33 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
	Casey's Slip 3.80 avg rating — 25 ratings — published 2011 — 6 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
	Joshua's Revenge 4.57 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2012 — 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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	Self-Publishing: It Ain't Rocket Science: A Practical Guide to Writing, Publishing and Promoting a Book by Richard L. Wren (Goodreads Author), Loyd Auerbach (Goodreads Author) 3.50 avg rating — 8 ratings	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
	A Practical Guide to Writing & Publishing a Novel.: The Keep It Simple and Successful (K.I.S.S.) Way 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2012 — 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
	Justice for Joshua 3.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2014 — 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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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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How To Market & Sell Your Ebook: A Quick Guide To Marketing & Selling Kindle eBooks

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