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19 Oct 2022

Why Do You Do It? Some Questions and Reflections about Writing

by Michael Kite | posted in: Hogtowne Quill, Writer's Life / Writer's Notebook | 6

For those interested—however few you may be—I’m retired. Being retired means I have time to ruminate on things good, bad, and pointless. Just so you know, I worked as a probation officer in Miami, eleven years at that job under my belt. From that experience springs some of my stories. … Read More

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