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I inherited my books, now what?

Several months ago, the estate of my publisher emailed me tjhat my publisher died. His name was Jim Mafchir and he gave me my first shot in the publishing world. His press. Western Edge, carried my book, Butterfly Warrior, and… Continue Reading →

Labels may not be healthy, including “addict” or “alcoholic”

I consider myself a good writer and teacher.  At the heart of both is the hope and the belief that I can share information in such a way that can ignite the good, strong, and beautiful in those whom I… Continue Reading →

Writers are solely responsible for their book's success

  It’s not like I thought I’d sell a million copies of my first book….well, actually, it’s exactly like that.  I thought Butterfly Warrior (my first novel) would sell and sell and that I’d be able to write from my… Continue Reading →

Why metaphors are great treatment tools

The reality is that there are hundreds of ways to treat a substance abuse problem. The challenge for practitioners is which is the best? For me, approaches that focus on client empowerment and establishing meaning through the client’s perspective tend… Continue Reading →

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