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Arley L. Dial

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in Albuquerque, NM, The United States
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Arley Dial was born in 1977 in Albuquerque N.M. Having lived most of his life in the southwest, Arley feels a deep connection with the land he calls home and the people who make it what it is. Arley lives in central New Mexico, and has never been successfully domesticated.

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Arley L. Dial Each of my characters is a little bit of me of course. Some of them are who I would like to be, and others are probably closer to who I actually am. I…moreEach of my characters is a little bit of me of course. Some of them are who I would like to be, and others are probably closer to who I actually am. It's hard to say who is the most like me, but I would probably say Almer from the beginning of Plews. He has no solid idea about what he is supposed to be doing, and he takes opportunities as they come just because he doesn't have a better idea. I'm not sure if the line is Almer's but "I guess I had better do something, even if it's wrong," sums up the idea nicely.(less)
Arley L. Dial You might try the book 'Albuquerque Remembered' by Howard Bryan. It is a well written and informative history on Albuquerque, and touches on many topi…moreYou might try the book 'Albuquerque Remembered' by Howard Bryan. It is a well written and informative history on Albuquerque, and touches on many topics over the course of that city's long life. Hope you enjoy the read and the trip!(less)
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At what cost progress?

Those who have read my novels might have noticed the recurring theme of recognizing the price that has been paid for progress. While I have been accused of being a luddite in my time, I certainly think that any price we have paid is well worth it. The ability to refrigerate food alone is probably worth any damage (real or perceived) that it has done to society.

That being said, I shall now begin my Read more of this blog post »
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“Since time immemorial, warriors had exulted in the sensation of the charge, and with the joining of man with horse, that experience had been perfected.”
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