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Meet This Author: Gayle Smith
Originally posted on Urban Book Reviews:
Q: When did you decide to become a writer? I have loved literature, both stories and poetry, from a very young age. Over twenty years ago I felt a strong urge to write. I started writing “cowboy” poems and performed with my husband, Alf Epp, at the Maple Creek… -
Nanowrimo Plan 2022
The last time I tackled a novel for a third time, I finally finished the story with enough content worth editing, and it became my second book.
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Arrogant People
I’ve made poor choices in life and dealt with the consequences, including criticism, without hiding behind someone, which is all the more reason I hold no obligation to feel sorry for her.
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Onward Into Fall
The vice is the band aid making up for something else.
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Lessons in an Old Jeep
Now, turning back was not an option.The storm would overtake me before I made it back to town.
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Gators in the Swimming Hole
Children of parents with personality disorders are conditioned to a certain level of abuse.
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Flickering Gaslights
After years recovering from the last place that gaslighted me into an identity crisis, I’m finally able to rely on my training without second guessing my actions.
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Volunteer Services’ Worst Enemy
I’ve been burned out more times than I care to admit and resorted to several self-destructive behaviors. I can’t say I would encourage anyone to do what I do for a living.
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Westerns: The Stories That Formed Me
So I asked Mister Palmer if mentors had to be real people. After I pleaded my case for writing about how cowboys and gunslingers inspired be to be me.
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