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SELF MADE BADGE OF HONOR, OR GLORY HOG

April 3, 2024 by David Gillaspie

The self proclaimed ‘self made’ man stands alone all by himself. No one else gets any credit for his accomplishments because: A: His accomplishments are so meager no one knows, or, B: He’s been shunned. Which is it, because no man is a self made man.

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AUTHORITY BLOGGER? COME ON, MAN

November 7, 2023 by David Gillaspie

Am I an authority blogger because I say so? An Alpha Male on my own recognizance? In ordinary online discourse, yes. So why don’t I make my claim? I mean, shouldn’t I? I’ve got a few thoughts.

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WRITING CONFERENCE UPDATE FROM CHUCK SAMBUCHINO

May 10, 2021 by David Gillaspie

How the writing conference update started: Hi David, Chuck Sambuchino here (formerly a long-time editor with Writer’s Digest and the GLA). The GLA is the Guide To Literary Agents, a book I’ve bought. I follow Chuck on Twitter. He sent me a message, which is different than a notification. This is Chuck Sambuchino:

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