One of the Greats John Steinbeck on Writing Short Stories…Although it must be a thousand years ago that I sat in your class in story writing at Stanford, I remember the experience very clearly. I was bright-eyed and bushy-brained and prepared to absorb from you the secret formula for writing good short stories, even great … Continue reading John Steinbeck on Writing Short Stories
Finally, a Humorous Book About Construction Workers
Possibly the only humorous book about the construction trades and the hard hat wearing crazies who work there. Inspired by my twenty years as a construction electrician. https://books2read.com/b/49Mx0X for those of you using a non-Kindle eReader. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TRZTSZH for Kindle eReaders. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BF2V1KQ for those who want a paperback. I started this book over thirty years ago while working on … Continue reading Finally, a Humorous Book About Construction Workers
Birthdays Can Be Hazardous
How I long for the days when there were only a few candles on my birthday cake. Blowing them out was easy and confidence building. Now that I've turned 71 it's a different matter entirely. Candles on my birthday cake are downright hazardous. Instead of symbols of joy and promise those nasty candles are now … Continue reading Birthdays Can Be Hazardous
I Can’t Make This S**t Up
After updating my humorous book with a new cover and expanded material I ordered 4 author copies. Sounds straight forward, right? Wrong! Some days later Alexa tells me that my package has arrived. Whoop! Whoop! I go out to the mail box and sure enough, the package is in there but its folded up in … Continue reading I Can’t Make This S**t Up
New Post On My Website
Take a look at my new post, http://www.rtfarley.com/2020/03/16/going-wide/ It's about my decision to go wide on my book publishing and the amazing platform that knocks it out of the park.
Your Book Deserves a Great Cover
Check out my latest post on my website. http://www.rtfarley.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=428&action=edit
New Year, New Problems, More Decisions
Once again, I am knocked down by that very annoying old saying, "It Takes Money To Make Money." Let me explain. A few years ago I embarked on the indie self publishing journey. My reasons? To be heard, to be appreciated, and to make a little money to ease the struggle of living on a … Continue reading New Year, New Problems, More Decisions
I Need Your Help
Can you do me a small favor that would make a huge difference? I just published my humorous eBook for the Kindle called, “Grin When You Bare It” on Amazon. Now, what I desperately need are reviews. Hold on. I know some of you may not have a Kindle, but did you know you can … Continue reading I Need Your Help
Living Without Electricity
It is almost Halloween 2019 as I write this in the dark. For the third time in ten days we are tolerating another power shutdown here in the west. I’ve got to tell you this shit isn’t at all fun. When we lose power it isn’t only lights that go out. It is internet, heat, … Continue reading Living Without Electricity
In My Day
As I get older, with fewer days ahead than behind, I find myself shaking my head more. Not long ago I wondered why old folks did that. Was it some nervous condition? Maybe. And it made me feel sorry for them. Little did I realize that they were feeling sorry for me. Now I look … Continue reading In My Day
