I neglected to post this interview when it first appeared, but the discussion of the thought process that led to Far Out Man is still timely and relevant. Here's how the sausage was made......
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Big Fuss For An Old Alumnus
Nice article about my writing career and latest novel in the Wayne State University School of Communications newsletter.Thanks, Wayne! Go Warriors! Word Warrior Turns to Crime To Write the Last Chapter of a Successful Career January 5, 2023 Chuck Snearly (WSU BA ’76) A writing career...
Far Out Man Wins Nobel Prize
I think we all can agree that deceptive click-bait headlines are the worst. But hang in there with me as I try to make this one work.You will not be surprised to learn that my novel Far Out Man has not won a Nobel Prize – yet. However, three scientists working on a phenomenon that plays a major...
GRACE Under Pressure
My friend and colleague John Baldoni was kind enough to invite onto his LinkedIn LIVE interview show GRACE Under Pressure. John is a world-renowned executive coach and leadership expert. We talked about the critical role effective communication plays in successful leadership and what I have...
Another Great Review… Far Out Man
“A highly entertaining mystery fueled by a smooth blend of irreverence and ‘60s ideology… the story is powered by exceptional character development.” Kirkus Reviews Go to www.kirkusreviews.com to read the complete review.
A Great Review From Indie Reader
Writing fiction is a difficult and lonely task, with lots of disappointment and rejection. But every now and then something happens that makes it all worthwhile, and one of those wonderful things happened to me today: Indie Reader published a fantastic review of my novel Far Out Man.I love the...
Third Time’s The Charm
The phrase “Third time’s the charm” has its roots in the age-old assumption that the third time you try something will be the lucky effort that succeeds. This assumption is based on the similarity that things that come in threes have to the Holy Trinity of Christianity. A more agnostic explanation...
Buy My Book And I’ll Plant A Tree In Australia
In December I offered a free e-book version of my novel The Guardian of Detritus, as well as a one dollar donation for every free copy downloaded to One Tree Planted, a non-profit organization that plants a tree for every dollar they receive. That promotion was a mixed success – many Likes and...
Read My Book For Free And I’ll Plant You A Tree!
In the seasonal spirit of giving I am offering a free e-book copy of my novel The Guardian of Detritus throughout the month of December. As an added bonus, when you order the book I will make a one dollar donation to One Tree Planted (www.onetreeplanted.org), a non-profit organization that plants...
What Fried Chicken Can Teach Writers About Perseverance
“If I hadn’t been 66 years old and had a $105 Social Security check coming in every month, I don’t know what I would have done. But for me it wasn’t a matter of giving up. It was just a problem of what to do next.” Colonel Harland Sanders Writing a book is hard. As it turns out, selling a book you...
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