Author Archives: Justin Locke

A Brave New Artistic World

So there is this guy named Sir Ken Robinson, he has several books out as well as his presentations on youtube (save some small talk and skip to 7:00 mark): He does an absolutely wonderful job of articulating the history … Continue reading

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The Rainforest of Creativity

You know, it must have been something for the Europeans who came to the New World back in and 1500 and 1600. Just think what it must’ve been like for them to encounter so much purely untouched virgin natural resources. … Continue reading

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For Mother’s Day: “In Praise of a Parent” (From “I Believe in You”)

In Praise of a Parent From the very beginning, you have made it your business to make me a better and stronger person. This has not been an easy task for you. It has required an enormous amount of patience, … Continue reading

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“An Ode to a Dogface Soldier” — (Excerpt from “I Believe in You”)

Okay, again, another of about five sample chapters of my new book, “I Believe in You.” This is a major departure from what most folks are used to seeing from me. I can best describe it as a “giant hallmark … Continue reading

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“You Are a Wonderful Child” Excerpt #4 from “I Believe in You”)

Again, if you are just joining us, here is another of about five sample chapters of my new book, “I Believe in You.” This is a major departure from what most folks are used to seeing from me. I can … Continue reading

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“You Are a Good Listener” (Excerpt #3 from “I Believe in You”)

So again, here is another of about five sample chapters of my new book, “I Believe in You.”  This is a major departure from what most folks are used to seeing from me. I can best describe it as a … Continue reading

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I Like You (excerpt #2 from “I Believe in You”)

Here is another of about five sample chapters of my new book, “I Believe in You.” This book is a major departure from what most folks are used to seeing from me. I can best describe it as a “giant … Continue reading

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“I Believe in You” — Chapter One (and links to more sample chapters)

Hello all my loyal blog readers, okay, so, at long last I have published “I Believe in You,” on Amazon Kindle to start.  Below, chapter one.  At bottom, links to more sample chapters. This is a good thing to read … Continue reading

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The Next Step in the Grand Publishing Adventure

Well it’s about to happen.  I am publishing a book on Kindle. A very long story somewhat short:  Prior to publishing “Real Men Don’t Rehearse,” I had attempted to publish three other books.  The first two, well, those were learning … Continue reading

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Publishing your Book to Kindle from an MSWord Doc

(I usually blog about more philosophical issues, but today I am immersed in the nasty nitty gritty of publishing, specifically, I am putting “Principles of Applied Stupidity” up on Kindle, as an experiment. so to save others time, I thought I … Continue reading

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