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Michael Embry Author, Blogger

Michael Embry is a multi-genre author of 15 books.

Books Authored By Michael Embry

Reunion of Familiar Strangers
By Michael Embry
Old Ways and New Days
By Michael Embry
Darkness Beyond the Light
By Michael Embry
New Horizons
By Michael Embry
Make Room for Family
By Michael Embry

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Destination Netherlands: Amsterdam &Raquo; Banner
Destination Netherlands: Amsterdam

 Amsterdam is celebrating the 750th anniversary of its founding in 2025.750 years old I recently spent five days in the Dutch city of about 925,000 residents and found it easy to navigate, friendly,…

 Amsterdam is celeb…

 Amsterdam is celebrating the 750th anniversary of its founding in 2025.750 years old I recently spent five days in the Dutch city of about 925,000 residents and found it easy to navigate, friendly, and charming. It's cosmopolitan, home to 180 nationalities although about half the population is of indigenous Dutch origin. I found it to be a colorful, and perhaps underrated, city to discover because of its rich history and diverse cultures. About 90 percent speak English, making it easy for this American to communicate with its citizens. At times, when in shops and restaurants, I almost forgo…

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On The Road: A Short Trip To Greenville, S.c. &Raquo; P1060343
On the Road: A Short Trip to Greenville, S.C.

There are some cities and towns that fall under the radar and should be visited by curious travelers. Some folks refer to them as hidden gems. Occasionally my wife and I take long weekend trips to va…

There are some citie…

There are some cities and towns that fall under the radar and should be visited by curious travelers. Some folks refer to them as hidden gems. Occasionally my wife and I take long weekend trips to various areas within a reasonable driving distance and we discovered a gem in Greenville, S.C. The small city is about 365 miles from our home in Frankfort, Ky., about a six-hour drive depending on the route (we took the scenic route through eastern Kentucky, crossing parts of southwestern Virginia, and east Tennessee). Main Street While Greenville proper has a population of about 72,000, the metr…

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry August 14, 2024
Unfocused in 2024

It's been a while since I've posted a blog. That's going to end today.I'm unsure why there's been a drought since Dec. 7, 2023. It's been frustrating. I've had things to write about, especially Travel…

It's been a while si…

It's been a while since I've posted a blog. That's going to end today.I'm unsure why there's been a drought since Dec. 7, 2023. It's been frustrating. I've had things to write about, especially travels to various places, but I haven't been inclined to put those trips down in words. Maybe it's a little laziness on my part. I plan to rectify that in the coming weeks.I have been writing, though. I'm working on the seventh novel in my John Ross Boomer Lit series. I also post book reviews on Goodreads, Amazon, and other sites. I also edit the monthly newsletter from Wings ePress. You can check it …

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry July 19, 2024
Back To The Keyboard &Raquo; Cradle Of Conflict
Back to the Keyboard

 It's been quite a while since I've posted something here. My apology. I could use the excuse that sometimes life gets in the way, but that would be a cop-out. A writer should write, regardless. I h…

 It's been quite a …

 It's been quite a while since I've posted something here. My apology. I could use the excuse that sometimes life gets in the way, but that would be a cop-out. A writer should write, regardless. I have been writing, but not on this platform since last May.First, I had the sixth book in my John Ross Boomer Lit series, Cradle of Conflict, published on Dec. 1. Anyone who has written a book knows that there's a lot of writing that goes into the final product, from drafts (I had seven), to edits, to rewrites. So that took up a lot of my time until I wrapped it up in early November with my editor …

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry December 7, 2023
Alive And Well, And Writing &Raquo; May Newsletter
Alive and Well, and Writing

 I haven't posted a blog in about three months. That's a long time in cyberspace. It was my plan at the start to have a minimum of one post per week and usually exceeded that number. But sometimes l…

 I haven't posted a…

 I haven't posted a blog in about three months. That's a long time in cyberspace. It was my plan at the start to have a minimum of one post per week and usually exceeded that number. But sometimes life gets in the way of intentions. It's not like I've been in a vegetative state, even though I'm a vegetarian. I'm still working on the third rewrite of the sixth book in my "John Ross Boomer Lit Series." It hasn't come along as smoothly as the previous entries, but still, there's progress. I'd like to finish it in a few weeks to submit to my publisher for publication later this year. It might b…

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry May 27, 2023
The Writing Life: Difficult Restart

A week ago I returned to a manuscript that had been in a file folder for nearly a year.  I had put it aside for various and sundry reasons. For those who don't follow my blog, I'm working  on the s…

A week ago I returne…

A week ago I returned to a manuscript that had been in a file folder for nearly a year.  I had put it aside for various and sundry reasons. For those who don't follow my blog, I'm working  on the sixth book in the John Ross Boomer Lit series. I confess that it's been a rocky return to the manuscript. I work on a chapter each day with edits and rewrites. The problem is that I'm still not sure I like where the story is headed.I originally thought I could build on the 40k words and finish the first draft in a couple months. Perhaps that'll happen once I get into a groove. My big concern is t…

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry February 8, 2023
The Writing Life: Back To The Keyboard &Raquo; Computerized Thinker
The Writing Life: Back to the Keyboard

 It's been nearly a year since I saved the manuscript for my next novel on the hard-drive. I put it aside for reasons that I'll keep to myself. But on Feb. 1, I reopened it to begin work on the sixt…

 It's been nearly a…

 It's been nearly a year since I saved the manuscript for my next novel on the hard-drive. I put it aside for reasons that I'll keep to myself. But on Feb. 1, I reopened it to begin work on the sixth book in my John Ross Boomer Lit series. It's my hope to have a complete draft finished in two months. I've written more than 41k words so my first task is to read what I've already written and go from there. So far it's been almost like going over another writer's words. That's good because I'm giving a reader's eye to the story.I'll be making edits and rewrites along the way as the story comes…

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry February 1, 2023
No More Thinking About The End &Raquo; Gravestones
No More Thinking About the End

It may seem odd to many boomers and other old folks, but I don’t fear death.Now in my mid-70s, I’ve reached many of the goals set many years ago. I never expected life to go on forever — and wou…

It may seem odd to m…

It may seem odd to many boomers and other old folks, but I don’t fear death.Now in my mid-70s, I’ve reached many of the goals set many years ago. I never expected life to go on forever — and wouldn’t want it to. After so many trips around the Sun, it can get kinda boring.But have you ever considered a few of the positives about kicking the proverbial bucket?No more filing state and federal income taxes. That means no longer have to keep track of everything you do during the previous years before filing.No more having to replace vehicles, appliances, and other devices.No more grieving o…

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry January 30, 2023
Looking Ahead &Raquo; List
Looking Ahead

 Embarking on another year, it's my intention to make it better than the previous one. It's not always the case because most things are beyond my control. So, in that case, I simply try to go with t…

 Embarking on anoth…

 Embarking on another year, it's my intention to make it better than the previous one. It's not always the case because most things are beyond my control. So, in that case, I simply try to go with the flow and encounter things as smoothly as possible, although bumps along the way can snap one out of a stupor. So here are some of my goals, not resolutions, for 2023:Get back to my novel, the sixth book in the John Ross Boomer Lit series. It's been sitting dormant for about eight months. I've written more than 40k words so I need to read and rewrite from the get-go.For many years, I've planned…

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry January 1, 2023
Looking Back &Raquo; Time
Looking Back

 This year wasn't the most productive for me. I reached a few of my personal goals. I don't know if it's age or what. Perhaps I don't have the stamina and motivation. I don't know if that's attribut…

 This year wasn't t…

 This year wasn't the most productive for me. I reached a few of my personal goals. I don't know if it's age or what. Perhaps I don't have the stamina and motivation. I don't know if that's attributable to growing older or simply limited interest in doing things. Only time will tell.On the writing front, I didn't have many posts here, probably the fewest ever. As mentioned before, I don't want to post something for the sake of posting something. It's a waste of my time and of readers as well. I do plan to write more about music and travel. There's such a glut of posts out there about writing…

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry December 31, 2022
The Books I Read In 2022 &Raquo; Betrayal
The Books I Read in 2022

I'm a member of Goodreads and always participate in its Reading Challenge every year. This year's personal challenge was to read 30 books; so far I've exceeded that at 32 and still have a couple more …

I'm a member of Good…

I'm a member of Goodreads and always participate in its Reading Challenge every year. This year's personal challenge was to read 30 books; so far I've exceeded that at 32 and still have a couple more on my bookshelf.As a writer, I'm a voracious reader. I believe reading makes me a better writer. I think all writers feel that sentiment about their writing. While I love books, I also read newspapers, magazines, blogs, and various Internet sites. Even cereal boxes. Here are the books that claimed some of my precious time this year.I spent an inordinate amount of time reading about our disgraced …

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry December 22, 2022
A Post About Nothing &Raquo; Thinking
A Post about Nothing

 It's been six weeks since I posted anything on this blog site. For those who are subscribers, I apologize. For others, I will return at some point in time. Bear with me. The point I want to make to…

 It's been six week…

 It's been six weeks since I posted anything on this blog site. For those who are subscribers, I apologize. For others, I will return at some point in time. Bear with me. The point I want to make today is that I'm not going to post something for the sake of posting something. If I don't have anything to say, I'm not going to fabricate some line that is a waste of my time, and more importantly, of yours! I do intend to get back to regular posts, after the holidays and when I have the time to write something worthy of your time. As many of you probably know, I try to avoid politics. It's not…

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry December 19, 2022
On The Road: A Short Trip To Asheville, N.c. &Raquo; Dsc2962
On the Road: A short trip to Asheville, N.C.

Asheville is a jewel in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a small city with big appealDowntown AshevilleMy three-day visit to North Carolina in October exceeded expectations. I knew some things about the city…

Asheville is a jewel…

Asheville is a jewel in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a small city with big appealDowntown AshevilleMy three-day visit to North Carolina in October exceeded expectations. I knew some things about the city, such as the famous Biltmore Estate, and did some research on other places to experience.For many years, while traveling to places in the southeast, I would drive past the Asheville exits on the interstate. Looking back, that was my loss. But I'm glad I was able to overcome the foolish decision of my younger years. Yep, live and learn.Blue Ridge Mountains It's hard to beat driving to that area o…

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry November 1, 2022
Forty-First Annual Kentucky Book Festival &Raquo; Kentucky Book Festival Logo
Forty-first annual Kentucky Book Festival

 It will be a star-studded gathering of authors at the 41st annual Kentucky Book Festival on Saturday.Around 150 authors, including yours truly, will take part in the day-long event at Joseph-Beth Bo…

 It will be a star-…

 It will be a star-studded gathering of authors at the 41st annual Kentucky Book Festival on Saturday.Around 150 authors, including yours truly, will take part in the day-long event at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington. It runs from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. This will be my 11th appearance as an author, beginning in 1985 when it was called the Kentucky Book Fair and held in Frankfort. Newspaper journalist Carl West founded the fair in 1981. I also served on the executive board for six years, until it moved to Lexington in 2017 under the auspices of the Kentucky Humanities Council. This year…

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry October 27, 2022
Destination Banff, Glacier, And Yellowstone National Parks: Notes Along The Way &Raquo; Notebook
Destination Banff, Glacier, and Yellowstone National Parks: Notes Along the Way

 I always take a notebook or notepad with me when I travel. I usually write about a day's events after I return to the hotel, but sometimes I'll put down thoughts on the bus or when there's a break a…

 I always take a no…

 I always take a notebook or notepad with me when I travel. I usually write about a day's events after I return to the hotel, but sometimes I'll put down thoughts on the bus or when there's a break along the way. I don't trust my mind to remember everything I've seen or heard over a busy day.My notebookI also keep a small spiral notepad in my camera bag so I can jot down information about where I took a photo. I find it valuable, especially when I return home and begin sorting through the hundreds of images I've taken at various stops along the way. So, here are some of my scribbles from my r…

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry September 11, 2022
Destination Banff, Glacier, And Yellowstone National Parks: Side Trips &Raquo; Dsc2475
Destination Banff, Glacier, and Yellowstone National Parks: Side trips

One of my joys when traveling is to go off the beaten path and explore places that expand one's experiences in life. While Banff, Glacier, and Yellowstone national parks are certainly highlights of my…

One of my joys when …

One of my joys when traveling is to go off the beaten path and explore places that expand one's experiences in life. While Banff, Glacier, and Yellowstone national parks are certainly highlights of my recent guided tour, it was several side trips that added richness to the journey.Head-Smashed-In Buffalo JumpAfter three days in Banff, the bus headed south in Alberta, Canada, to Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site. The name of the place puzzled me, but learned that it was about the three Blackfoot tribes and their relationship with the buffalo for over 6,000 ye…

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry September 9, 2022
Destination Banff, Glacier, And Yellowstone National Parks: Yellowstone National Park &Raquo; Steamy Geysers
Destination Banff, Glacier, and Yellowstone National Parks: Yellowstone National Park

 Yellowstone National Park had been on my travel Bucket List for many years and it certainly lived up to expectations in August as a fascinating and unforgettable place to visit with its geysers, can…

 Yellowstone Nation…

 Yellowstone National Park had been on my travel bucket list for many years and it certainly lived up to expectations in August as a fascinating and unforgettable place to visit with its geysers, canyons, colorful springs, waterfalls, and assorted wildlife. Steamy geysersI was concerned when flooding ravaged parts of the park on June 12, washing out roads and damaging infrastructure about seven weeks before my tour was scheduled for a two-day visit. But give credit to the National Park Service staff for making the needed repairs that opened most of the park for tourists. Yellowstone is the …

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry September 4, 2022
Destination Banff, Glacier, And Yellowstone National Parks: Glacier National Park &Raquo; Dscn3023
Destination Banff, Glacier, and Yellowstone National Parks: Glacier National Park

 Glacier National Park is a wonder to behold.Red Jammer Unfortunately, my visit to this majestic park was for only a few hours, boarding a 1936 vintage Red Jammer at St. Mary with 11 other passenger…

 Glacier National P…

 Glacier National Park is a wonder to behold.Red Jammer Unfortunately, my visit to this majestic park was for only a few hours, boarding a 1936 vintage Red Jammer at St. Mary with 11 other passengers and traveling the Going-to-the-Sun Road to Logan Pass. But along the way, you can't help but marvel at the mountains, valleys, waterfalls, and wildlife that passes before you along the way. Encompassing about 1 million acres, it was designated a national park in 1910.Glacier National ParkYou also see scores of hikers who get off the beaten path to explore the beautiful region of North America, s…

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry September 1, 2022
Destination Banff, Glacier, And Yellowstone National Parks: Banff National Park &Raquo; Gondola
Destination Banff, Glacier, and Yellowstone National Parks: Banff National Park

 In the weeks before arriving in Banff, I read several travel guides, travel blogs, and watch informative and entertaining videos on YouTube.     Before I travel anywhere, I do a lot of homework …

 In the weeks befor…

 In the weeks before arriving in Banff, I read several travel guides, travel blogs, and watch informative and entertaining videos on YouTube.     Before I travel anywhere, I do a lot of homework to familiarize myself with the destination. I believe it enhances a trip because it provides a roadmap, so to speak, of places I want to see on my adventure.     For those who might be unfamiliar with Banff National Park, it is Canada's oldest national park, created in 1885 as Rocky Mountains Park. It is in Alberta, a western province, and about 80 miles from Calgary.Gondola on Sulphur Mountain…

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry August 29, 2022
Destination Banff, Glacier, And Yellowstone National Parks: The Beginning &Raquo; Calgary Airport
Destination Banff, Glacier, and Yellowstone National Parks: The Beginning

 Early in August my wife and I went on an 11-day tour of Banff, Glacier, and Yellowstone National Parks. Being nature lovers, it ranks as one of the most scenic trips we've had in our travels in the …

 Early in August my…

 Early in August my wife and I went on an 11-day tour of Banff, Glacier, and Yellowstone National Parks. Being nature lovers, it ranks as one of the most scenic trips we've had in our travels in the past few years. With Covid-19 still raising its ugly head around the world, we were relieved to know that Canada only required the recommended vaccines, with the understanding they could still test us upon arrival in Calgary. But our tour company required us to have a negative Covid test within 72 hours of departure. We passed that test. Calgary International AirportBut our tour still got off to…

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry August 27, 2022
Destination Portugal: Lisbon &Raquo; Lisbon12
Destination Portugal: Lisbon

 Lisbon is the vibrant capital of Portugal, a gorgeous city steeped in history, impressive architecture, cultural diversity, and friendly residents. The only things that could spoil a visit would be…

 Lisbon is the vibr…

 Lisbon is the vibrant capital of Portugal, a gorgeous city steeped in history, impressive architecture, cultural diversity, and friendly residents. The only things that could spoil a visit would be the weather, sitting in an enclosed tour bus, and not having enough time to take in a lot of the activities and sights to satisfy the curious tourist. Unlucky me and my fellow travelers. We encountered off-and-on rain during our two days in Lisbon, a city spread over seven hills and facing the Atlantic Ocean to the west. Of course, the weather is something you have no control over when on a guid…

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry June 29, 2022
Destination Portugal: The Algarve &Raquo; Algarve19
Destination Portugal: The Algarve

 Portugal's gorgeous Algarve region offers a variety of things to do and see with charming towns, beautiful beaches, rocky coastline, and historic sites. It is the southernmost region of Portugal wit…

 Portugal's gorgeou…

 Portugal's gorgeous Algarve region offers a variety of things to do and see with charming towns, beautiful beaches, rocky coastline, and historic sites. It is the southernmost region of Portugal with about a half-million inhabitants, but it triples during the vacation season with seasonal residents. A marina in PortimãoOur two-day visit in early March was somewhat marred by rain, but when the sun was out, the weather was delightful and places were inviting. We stayed two nights in Portimão, a modern and picturesque ocean-side town that has become a hub for tourism in the area because of …

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry June 23, 2022
Destination Portugal: Évora &Raquo; Evora5
Destination Portugal: Évora

 Évora is a charming and historic city in central Portugal with relics from Roman and Moorish influence before and during the Medieval period, including protective walls, a temple, several cathedral…

 Évora is a charmi…

 Évora is a charming and historic city in central Portugal with relics from Roman and Moorish influence before and during the Medieval period, including protective walls, a temple, several cathedrals, and remains of a royal palace.Group following the guideOur tour of the UNESCO Heritage Site began with a walk through a quiet park bordering an ancient wall as a local guide provided information about the city's rich history when it was one of Portugal's cultural and educational centers. Church of St. FrancisAnd then on toward the Old Town center, stopping first at the eerie Chapel of Bones a…

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry June 9, 2022
Destination Portugal: Coimbra &Raquo; Coimbra3
Destination Portugal: Coimbra

After spending a couple of days in Porto, we traveled south to historic Coimbra, the fourth-largest city in Portugal. Belltower at the universityOur half-day visit focused on the University of Coimbr…

After spending a cou…

After spending a couple of days in Porto, we traveled south to historic Coimbra, the fourth-largest city in Portugal. Belltower at the universityOur half-day visit focused on the University of Coimbra and the shopping area near the Mondego River. There's a limit on what you can see before moving to the next destination on the itinerary.The Romans found the city, naming it Aeminium in the first century. In the succeeding centuries, the Suebi, Alans, Visigoths, and Muslims ruled for periods of time before King Ferdinand I of Leon reconquered the territory in 1064. You might say that Coimbra i…

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry June 4, 2022
Destination Portugal: Porto &Raquo; Porto Night
Destination Portugal: Porto

 I suppose one adventure of travel is making connecting flights at various airports. The ideal is to board a plane at your home airport and fly nonstop to your destination. That's highly unlikely if …

 I suppose one adve…

 I suppose one adventure of travel is making connecting flights at various airports. The ideal is to board a plane at your home airport and fly nonstop to your destination. That's highly unlikely if you're flying overseas in Economy class. I like to think it adds to the adventure of seeing fresh places, even if it is an airport.For my wife and I on our journey to Portugal, we flew out of Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Ky., to O'Hare International in Chicago, then a long flight to Zurich Airport in Switzerland (we can now say we've been to Switzerland), and then on to Porto Airport in Portug…

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry May 29, 2022
Destination Portugal: The Beginning &Raquo; Portugal Flag
Destination Portugal: The Beginning

 It had been nearly three long years since my wife Mary and I traveled to Greece. In the next two years, we had planned trips to Bulgaria, Romania, and Serbia canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemi…

 It had been nearly…

 It had been nearly three long years since my wife Mary and I traveled to Greece. In the next two years, we had planned trips to Bulgaria, Romania, and Serbia canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Life, as most travelers knew it, had come to a standstill. We were able to take several day trips to nearby state parks to take in the fall foliage or visit the Louisville, Cincinnati, and Columbus zoos. An overnight trip was to Gatlinburg, Tenn., for some Smoky Mountain scenery. Our big journey was a long and memorable weekend at Mackinac Island, Mich., to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversa…

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry May 2, 2022
Back To The Keyboard &Raquo; Feather Pen
Back to the Keyboard

 It's been a while since I've written anything here; on Feb. 11 to be exact when I posted about a few love songs for Valentine's Day.For those who are concerned or curious, I have been writing. Just …

 It's been a while …

 It's been a while since I've written anything here; on Feb. 11 to be exact when I posted about a few love songs for Valentine's Day.For those who are concerned or curious, I have been writing. Just not here. I'm a contributor on Medium, where I've had about five posts in recent weeks. I call them "Random thoughts" if you'd like to read them. I plan to eventually have them here.And I've written book reviews on Goodreads, Amazon, and other places. Oh, almost forgot. I'm also working on the sixth book in the "John Ross Boomer Lit series." It's a slow process but I'll eventually have it finish…

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry April 26, 2022
Story Songs: Love Is In The Air &Raquo; Avvxsegjlnb25Io4Nt6Bxxbax4Oiqg1Q1Cmret84Sehg98Dmzuj3Ik 44Of7Otmtcloks8Dmp Hvmozhddimly8Cylac Fybekokgijwixroorjtwtrmyv4Mopo0Hrqrq50Xglclwyvgsqogxvk7Y Kvl9Fmfewe6Hiumzyaksrqr5Ybqad1Di4X2C0Lgk2Ns320
Story Songs: Love is in the Air

With Valentine's Day around the corner, here are a few love songs that I have enjoyed through the years. The Bee Gees's last Top 10 hit in the U.S. was "One" in 1989, reaching No. 7 on the Billboard …

With Valentine's Day…

With Valentine's Day around the corner, here are a few love songs that I have enjoyed through the years. The Bee Gees's last Top 10 hit in the U.S. was "One" in 1989, reaching No. 7 on the Billboard chart.  The song was written by the Gibbs brothers, one of the greatest songwriting teams in history.James Taylor's "Only One" didn't crack the Billboard Top 100 in 1985 but it was No. 6 on the Adult Contemporary chart. The JT-penned song was on his "That's Why I'm Here" album.The late, great Jim Croce's "I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song" was No. 9 (No. 1 in AC) in 1974, a year after his dea…

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry February 11, 2022
Get Fans Involved In Rock Hall Nomination Process &Raquo; Avvxsei9Duef21Zyjwwa3S E5Hoj9Uc8Dvflqdgjopmoy I4Ma4G7Yeotnur1Gyh9Oykl96Oclo1Enujojm4Pn390Bbkygp9Gbsoj0Zawzv Hsflfkrxigb4Zjx4Sqtrgddtoeotfpio0Lkx9Ujgcir Sr36 1Dvaxhynu604S7H Rvnkrzruypb Towk4Xw289 H2
Get Fans Involved in Rock Hall Nomination Process

 The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame recently announced the nominees for the 2022 class. Now fans can vote for their favorite five artists for inclusion in the hallowed hall. This year's nominees include…

 The Rock and Roll …

 The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame recently announced the nominees for the 2022 class. Now fans can vote for their favorite five artists for inclusion in the hallowed hall. This year's nominees include Fela Kuti, Dolly Parton, Carly Simon, Lionel Richie, Judas Priest, A Tribe Called Quest, Dionne Warwick, Pat Benatar, Eminem, Rage Against The Machine, New York Dolls, Kate Bush, MC5, Eurythmics, DEVO, Duran Duran, and Beck.According to the Rock Hall, to be eligible for induction a band or solo artist must have had a commercial recording at least 25 years before nomination.So how …

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry February 3, 2022
Back In The Groove And Recent Reads &Raquo; Avvxsejmt6Fumxqvq5Bxpmoc72Rvik5Abcfuxbpwqr8F9F8G4Ekc06Efauzu2 5Aowopom7M Nz5Uc2Hwofbvnntsrewl9Qul8P0Fq1Lfvgjasffli8Euabewhmgegy9Ycyv5Ooj4W42Jbh4Qrg2Ee4Bj 0E9Dvf0Zke310Asx7Ureagpjhgijvgrtqvqmqow242 H2
Back in the Groove and Recent Reads

 I'm back to writing again on a daily basis. Since my last post, I've written more than 15,000 words on my next novel.I guess you could say I got back in the groove. I've always said and advised othe…

 I'm back to writin…

 I'm back to writing again on a daily basis. Since my last post, I've written more than 15,000 words on my next novel.I guess you could say I got back in the groove. I've always said and advised others that the best way to write a novel (or nonfiction) is to do it on a daily basis. Some days are better than others, but after time you eventually reach a point where the words begin to flow.That's where I am. While I don't produce 3,000-4,000 words a day like I did in my younger days, I do write more than 1,000 and that seems to increase by the day. I do get somewhat mentally tired but that's ok…

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Back to Writing and Some Recent Reads

 Last November I had an ill-fated experience with National Novel Writing Month, throwing up my hands and giving up after a week or so. I only wrote about 5,500 words that had little direction, almost…

 Last November I ha…

 Last November I had an ill-fated experience with National Novel Writing Month, throwing up my hands and giving up after a week or so. I only wrote about 5,500 words that had little direction, almost reading like a stream of Consciousness. I opened the file again this morning and began reading and revising. It wasn't as bad as I had first thought when I initially surrendered to my lack of willpower. What I discovered is that it's workable, especially since I have a vision for what I want it to develop into in the coming weeks. The manuscript will evolve into the sixth novel in the John Ross…

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry January 18, 2022
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So Long 2021

At my age, I'm not one who wishes my life away, but I must admit that I'm glad  2021 is behind me.It wasn't a particularly bad eight months of the year for me as a writer because I had two novels pub…

At my age, I'm not o…

At my age, I'm not one who wishes my life away, but I must admit that I'm glad  2021 is behind me.It wasn't a particularly bad eight months of the year for me as a writer because I had two novels published — Make Room for Family on February 1 and Reunion of Familiar Strangers on September 1. I also had several successful book-signing events and the novels have had reasonably well online sales.However, since September, I've been at a loss for words. And that's not good for a writer. It was my hope to get reenergized in November in the National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, but I produ…

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry December 31, 2021
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NaNoWriMo Fail

 I gave it a shot but I couldn't complete the National Novel Writing Month, better known as NaNoWriMo, challenge in November. I only wrote for about a week, knocking out only 5,000 or so words, befo…

 I gave it a shot b…

 I gave it a shot but I couldn't complete the National Novel Writing Month, better known as NaNoWriMo, challenge in November. I only wrote for about a week, knocking out only 5,000 or so words, before throwing up my hands and giving up. I kept thinking I would get back into it after a day or so, but those days turned into a week and the week into weeks. And then it was over.I suppose the reason for not going full bore into the challenge, as I have done on previous occasions, is that I didn't have anything to write (or say). I'm a pantser, and when I write, I get into a groove and the words …

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Back to NaNoWriMo Challenge

 It's been two months since the release of my last novel, Reunion of Familiar Strangers, the fifth book in the John Ross Boomer Lit series.Now it's time to move on after spending time promoting the b…

 It's been two mont…

 It's been two months since the release of my last novel, Reunion of Familiar Strangers, the fifth book in the John Ross Boomer Lit series.Now it's time to move on after spending time promoting the book, and frankly, taking a breather from writing. For those who follow this blog, you may have noticed this is my first post since Sept. 1.  But while the creative writing was put on hold,  I've done some research in the interim as part of the preparation for my next novel in the series.So tomorrow (Nov. 1), I'll take on the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) challenge of writing a novel …

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Publication Day Of New Novel And Some Recent Reads &Raquo; Reunionoffamiliar Web 1
Publication Day of New Novel and Some Recent Reads

The fifth book in my John Ross Boomer Lit series, Reunion of  Familiar Strangers, hits the online bookstores today.The e-version of the novel has been available on preorder from Amazon since Aug. 27.…

The fifth book in my…

The fifth book in my John Ross Boomer Lit series, Reunion of  Familiar Strangers, hits the online bookstores today.The e-version of the novel has been available on preorder from Amazon since Aug. 27. It should now be in both e-book and print if everything goes as planned from Wings ePress. And with the book being printed and distributed by Lightning Source, a division of Ingram, it is available to bookstores, libraries, and other places that sell and purchase books.  In this novel, John and Sally attend his 50th high school class reunion. It's an event that has been mentioned in the four p…

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Mackinac Island: A Trip Back In Time &Raquo; Mackinac Lake
Mackinac Island: A Trip Back in Time

 My wife and I fulfilled a "bucket list" trip earlier this month when we traveled to idyllic Mackinac Island to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. Overlooking the bayThe 4.35 square mile island…

 My wife and I fulf…

 My wife and I fulfilled a "bucket list" trip earlier this month when we traveled to idyllic Mackinac Island to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. Overlooking the bayThe 4.35 square mile island is located on Lake Huron,  between Michigan's upper and lower peninsulas. The islet is listed as a National Historic Landmark. Mackinac Island State Park covers about 80 percent of the area.While the island has been a popular destination since the late 19th century, the 1980 movie "Somewhere In Time," starring Jane Seymour, Christopher Reeve, and Christopher Plummer,  brought more exposure to t…

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry August 24, 2021
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Cover and Title Reveal of New Novel

 We're a month away from the publication of my next novel, the fifth in the John Ross Boomer Lit series. And today, I'm announcing the title and revealing the cover. Drum roll, please:The cover was …

 We're a month away…

 We're a month away from the publication of my next novel, the fifth in the John Ross Boomer Lit series. And today, I'm announcing the title and revealing the cover. Drum roll, please:The cover was designed by graphic artist Trisha Fitzgerald-Jung, who has produced many covers for Wings ePress in the past few years.  She designed the last two  books in the series, "New Horizons" and "Make Room for Family."As the title suggests, John and Sally Ross attend his 50th high school reunion, an event mentioned in the first novel, "Old Ways and New Days," in 2015. He's not keen about going but relu…

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry August 1, 2021
Spreading The Word About Blurbs &Raquo; Blurb
Spreading the Word About Blurbs

Are blurbs more effective in brick-and-mortar stores where prospective readers could pick up the book off a shelf and read the blurbs on the back cover or on one of the inside front pages? Or are they…

Are blurbs more effe…

Are blurbs more effective in brick-and-mortar stores where prospective readers could pick up the book off a shelf and read the blurbs on the back cover or on one of the inside front pages? Or are they stronger on websites with catchy phrases to lure in potential readers?  In other words, do they help readers find out what the book is about and generate sales? There are basically two types of blurbs. One is generated by the author or publishing house and generally found on the back cover.  Other blurbs are solicited by authors or publishing houses for use in an author's book. But there are …

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry July 31, 2021
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Writing in the Mood

 While having lunch with a longtime friend, he mentioned that he enjoyed my novels but confessed that he almost couldn't finish one because he found it depressing. He said he stayed with it and was …

 While having lunch…

 While having lunch with a longtime friend, he mentioned that he enjoyed my novels but confessed that he almost couldn't finish one because he found it depressing. He said he stayed with it and was relieved when it lightened up to some extent. I thanked him for the feedback. I told him that the novel probably reflected my state of mind at the time, but also that it was a mood that I wanted to convey to the readers. From his observation, I believe I succeeded.The novel in question is Old Ways and New Days, the book that launched my John Ross Boomer Lit series in 2015 (I retired that same year…

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry July 14, 2021
Manuscript Report: Galley Finished And Recent Reads &Raquo; Fivecards
Manuscript Report: Galley Finished and Recent Reads

It's been a while since I last posted (a little more than two months) and there's really no excuse for it. I believe it may have been a mild, or perhaps moderate, case of writer's block because I've n…

It's been a while si…

It's been a while since I last posted (a little more than two months) and there's really no excuse for it. I believe it may have been a mild, or perhaps moderate, case of writer's block because I've never gone that long without posting something.Did you miss me? Don't answer that! It's not like I've been sitting around doing nothing I've read two manuscripts from friends for blurbs to be included when their novels are published. I also read another book, mine. It was the galley to proofread for any typos or other problems. It's probably the 12th or 13th time I've read the manuscript, which …

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Avatar Of Michael Embry Michael Embry July 10, 2021
Manuscript Report: Back To The Editor And Recent Read &Raquo; Creatinglitearaystories
Manuscript Report: Back to the Editor and Recent Read

My latest manuscript is back in the hands of my able and trusting editor. She'll make the edits, send it on to a proofreader, and format the work into a galley proof. I probably added another 800 wor…

My latest manuscript…

My latest manuscript is back in the hands of my able and trusting editor. She'll make the edits, send it on to a proofreader, and format the work into a galley proof. I probably added another 800 words to the manuscript, bringing the total to about 60k. There were some transitions needed between scenes, dialogue fixes, and additional descriptive passages in the "show, don't tell" category.The galley will return to me for a final read and minor edits for any typos as well as grammatical errors, and misspellings that may have slipped through on the first edits. If you're wondering if I'm gettin…

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