Category: Indie Author
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Emerald Coast Review 2021
The West Florida Literary Federation (WFLF)’s Emerald Coast Review (ECR) has published the voices of regional writers in an anthology since 1989. This year marks the 21st volume. It is available for purchase on Amazon. You will find Lori O’Gara’s contribution on page 116. It is a bittersweet memory of her childhood and a tribute to […]
Brendan & Lori O’Gara
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Tired…so Tired
I am so tired. I am tired of grand events, parties, drinking Mojito’s on the beach, shopping for the perfect pair of shoes, sitting in the cafe’ writing the next big thing, watching the sunset over Key West with my girls and…oh wait that is not my life. I go to work every day and […]
Brendan & Lori O’Gara
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The Five Rules of Social Media
Social media is pseudo-social. It is humans through filters of ego or lack thereof attempting to connect with others for self-gain, commiseration, or validation. By remembering that fact and following a few simple rules, your online persona and your human decency will stay intact. First Rule of Social Media Don’t take anything personally. Not all posts […]
Brendan & Lori O’Gara
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Why I don’t Use a Pen Name
There are several legitimate reasons to use a pen name. Let me say upfront, I am not criticizing the reasons other writers choose to use a pen name. You probably know the reasons, there are many. The two biggest ones are to protect a writer’s family and freedom or embarrassment. I hear things that go […]
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Feel Free to Cause a Disturbance
Yes, art in all forms should make the person experiencing it feels pure raw emotion. It makes no difference if the art is visual, audible or sensory. To create feelings in humans is the sole purpose of art. When an observer looks at a painting, reads a story, or looks at a sculpture, you take […]
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Can You Hear That?
Shhh..listen…do you hear that small still voice? It is that one that calls you to stop procrastinating. It is the one that tells you that you have work to do. You have a story to write. Can you hear it now? No? Turn off the distractions. Yes, I said to turn them off. The television used […]
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I hate to Tell this, but You are Not Special, Your Story Is
Every best selling or successful author you can think of started out just like us. Just a person in front of a blank page with an idea and a desire to tell a story. I am so sorry to tell you this but you are not special. I know all the amazing affirmations on social […]
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You Know this is True, Right?
Do you see this man? You know him. We all know him. Did he pop out of his mother with all of us knowing him, sending flowers, balloons and congratulation cards? No. Unless you did know his mom and well lucky you. He worked hard for what he accomplished or he placed himself at the […]
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Live Out Your Cause
What is your mission in life? What sort of mark do you want to leave on this planet after you leave it? Photo by NASA on Unsplash Every human needs a reason to live. I am going to talk about writers in this piece, because, well I am one. However, what I propose is for everyone. […]
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The Harsh Truth of an Indie Author
You will not sell books… or you might sell books. Just not in the quantities you dream of selling. A couple dozen one month and maybe three the next, or zero the next. You will not become the best selling author your first year…or your second year…or your third year. Your family and sometimes nosey […]
Brendan & Lori O’Gara
A Transpicuous Life 