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Mikel Miller

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History, Fiction, Memoir

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After retiring and moving to the Baja Peninsula in Mexico, I published two popular travel books about Mexico. In 2012, I moved to Guadalajara, where I began helping other writers publish books. I edited the award-winning anthology "Mexico: Sunlight & Shadows" with contributions from 22 writers who lived or spent time in Mexico. I also edited the award-winning best-selling history "Abraham Lincoln and Mexico" written by a noted historian.

In June 2022, I was diagnosed with Stage IIIC colorectal cancer and endured five months of aggressive chemotherapy and radiation with strong support from family and friends. In January 2023, after successful surgery, I was declared “cancer-free.” My wife and my oncologist urged me to write online about my ex ...more

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	I Love Baja!: Pursuing the Dream of Living in Mexico by Mikel Miller (Goodreads Author), María Elena Martínez (Illustrator), Ruben Mireles (Photographer) 3.89 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2015	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
	Mexico's Baja Peninsula: What to Know Before You Go 3.67 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2015	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
	Feliz Navidad: Publishing Chapbooks 4.50 avg rating — 2 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
	First Love: Publishing Chapbooks really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2015	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
	Laughing at Dying liked it 3.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2014	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
	Baja Brownies: Publishing Chapbooks it was ok 2.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2014	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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	Guide to business tax incentives in Kansas 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 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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A Southern Yankee: One Family's struggle Against Slavery

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