I met Andy Hinrichs several years ago. Unfortunately, I've never had a conversation longer than a few minutes with him. Until the Saturday after his 16th successful Garden Tractor Jamboree. Andy would personally attest to the fact that it's very difficult to have a meaningful visit during the event. He's just too busy. What a … Continue reading Create it, They will Come
https://youtu.be/wScOkvCmgQM?si=QCqrlWU1dVM6FzMt I, like many others, can relate to Joe Diffie's song celebrating the pick-up truck. I probably had my first truck that young, but I didn’t haul anything for the girl next door. I didn't have any close neighbors. I don't agree with Joe's fondness for Chevy, however. He and I will just have to … Continue reading Glorious Tailgating Memories
Logistics ~ the detailed coordination of a complex operation involving people facilities and supplies During my Nashville adventure, my close friend and travel companion for the trip Scott announced he was in the market for a new vehicle. I asked if he planned to trade his F-150 for his new ride. He shook his head, … Continue reading Changing Logistics
I'm willing to bet that fellow author and good friend Cindy Ladage will cringe when she reads the title to this article. I'd be surprised if she curses under her breath, though. She's more sophisticated than that. Yes, Cindy, this will be a tell all. Put down your pen, though. I'm coming clean about me, … Continue reading Secrets Revealed
As I get older, I've come to a conclusion, I hate winter! The cold weather months are agony for a tractor enthusiast. It's harder for one that writes. Sure, I have vast untapped topics I have yet to share. Some of them I haven't even explored.Research can get stale, though. It's more interesting to report … Continue reading Spring Fever
I recently penned an article about becoming published. In that article, I hinted about a strange experience. Technically, House of Honor wasn't my first attempt or in book writing terminology "pitch." Let's discuss some background to understand. Big publishing houses work through literary agents. An author needs to pitch their manuscript to even be considered for … Continue reading Was it a Scam?
I can't believe in all my time writing this blog and collecting that I've never featured Marvin Stinebaker and Mark Kleis. I have mentioned Marvin and referred his expertise, but never "featured" either man. Mark is shyly hidden behind his trailer Marvin pleaded with me not to make a fuss. Of course, anyone who knows … Continue reading Shed Partners
So! You've written the next greatest artistic work, and you're looking to become a published author. Let me share my experiences. First off, in answer to a quote, I hear a lot, "You don't look like an author." I never feel insulted, but I do ask, "What's an author supposed to look like?" Jack LaFountain … Continue reading The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Being Published.
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