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German “Insider” Publishes Thorsten Walch 6-page Article About DeForest Kelley Book

Inside the new issue of “Insider”, which is very popular in Germany, there is a six page article by the translator of my book, Thorsten Walch, about De and the new book. He’s very excited about that. I am, too. Thorsten Walch, German translator (and dear friend!!!) Thorsten calls “Insider” a “Geekstuff” magazine. I […]

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From Russia with Love — Heartwarming Letter From a DeForest Kelley Fan

Insights/Reflections / KrisS

I just got the most heartwarming letter I have ever received from readers of my books (and I have received literally scores of letters, probably 200+) — and from a surprising place: Russia! She has given me permission to reprint it in its entirety as long as I don’t divulge her full name. You will

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Last Night’s Lucid Dreams Are On My Other Website Today

Insights/Reflections / KrisS

Here’s the link. https://yellowballoonpublications.com/remarkable-lucid-dreams-last-night/ Please take this opportunity to get to know my other website better, too! ENJOY!!!

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Landed a Memoir Writing Gig — WHEEE!

Insights/Reflections / KrisS

I just landed a memoir-writing gig that will earn me 10% of its profits for the next 20 years. (I loooooooooove passive income!) I’m writing it under a non-disclosure agreement but it’s for a world-class professional in their niche. They have a massive following. And they already have several bestsellers, so they know how

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100% Success Rate on Upwork!

Insights/Reflections / KrisS

WOO HOO! It looks like Upwork has finally developed an algorithm that doesn’t penalize providers for issues beyond our control. Hallelujah! Before this algorithm change, whenever clients didn’t leave feedback for a provider who did the work, or who left private feedback to Upwork about whether they would hire a provider again and the

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I’m Lousy at Verbal Self-Promotion

Insights/Reflections / KrisS

Since I’m lousy at verbal self-promotion (as most people are!) I found a way to get the word out about my books and writing business without opening my mouth. When I ordered these, it felt egotistical. But I did it anyway, knowing I’d never have the courage to tell people I meet casually that

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My Friend Ben Taylor

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Headline Hospital photo courtesy of J. Herman, Nurse at St Clare Hospital, May 25th 2022 My friend Ben Taylor is on the verge of losing his years’-long battle with cancer. It’s frightening how fast he has declined recently. Not more than a month ago, we were visiting the Lady Washington dockside and

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German Language Edition of My DeForest Kelley Book is Available NOW!

Insights/Reflections / KrisS

The German language edition of my DeForest Kelley book DeForest Kelley Up Close and Personal is available NOW. The cover (front and back shown below) is lovely & publisher and translator are over the moon! It will make its first public debut at FedCon next weekend. Both Bjorn Sulter (publisher) and

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RECONNECTED WITH MY NIECE AND MET MY GRAND NEPHEW TODAY

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This afternoon I reconnected with my niece Sirkka (Laurel’s daughter) and met my grand nephew Abdullah (age 13) for the first time. We had a whee of a time, as you can see from some of the images below! (The images below are from Sirkka’s camera) And get this. Sirkka

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Say Their Names & VOTE THEM OUT: The GOP Death Squad

Insights/Reflections / KrisS

The vast majority of GOP representatives are guilty of encouraging the racist Pieces Of Shit who have been murdering people of color for the past century and a half, including racist police officers. These days they are even turning a blind eye to children being gunned down in elementary and high school classrooms because “2nd

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German “Insider” Publishes Thorsten Walch 6-page Article About DeForest Kelley Book

From Russia with Love — Heartwarming Letter From a DeForest Kelley Fan

Last Night’s Lucid Dreams Are On My Other Website Today

Landed a Memoir Writing Gig — WHEEE!

100% Success Rate on Upwork!

I’m Lousy at Verbal Self-Promotion

My Friend Ben Taylor

German Language Edition of My DeForest Kelley Book is Available NOW!

RECONNECTED WITH MY NIECE AND MET MY GRAND NEPHEW TODAY

Say Their Names & VOTE THEM OUT: The GOP Death Squad

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