Sunday Safari – Edward Medard Park and Reservoir - Part 2 - Plant City, FL

Greetings from the Hermit-Writer. This is Part 2 of my EM Park safari [February 2]. Last week's shots were primarily from the south side of the park, along the reservoir. The latter pictures of this layout captures the unique setting at Edward Medard...where the oaks took root on the debris field of this old phosphate mine. You'll see how the loose sand making up the hills eroded. I'm conflicted over how neat it is to see the oaks' root systems...with how sad it makes me feel that these grand trees will soon topple over and die. Argh.

Have a great week! 

-R. Mac Wheeler

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Favorite Passage

After driving ten blocks I made a decision there were few differences between Kansas City and Atlanta. So much for the new, shining capital. There was no kudzu, which left the devastation bleaker, somehow. KC was a bit flatter. The view of the empty streets flowed farther. In the south, your eye observes humps and bumps without creating a story for the abandoned cars and broken glass beneath the green. Here the skeletons hit me in the face. More deer stroll past in the broader, open spaces.

Have a great weekend! 

-R. Mac Wheeler

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Free – An Unintended Consequence

Since finishing my last book a few nights ago, I've been selecting my next read from the top of my carousel. With over 800 books on my Kindle, there may be dozens I would kill to read NOW. But remembering one from another with so many to choose from—

I've read up to three chapters of seven novels in the last three evenings looking for my next read. Books I may have finished years ago, and eventually enjoyed (and gone on to read more of that author), if I'd given the author a chance. But with so many other options waiting for me, why trudge through a piece that doesn't perfectly match my current mood?

Free seems to be the only marketing technique we Indie authors use.

But every day I see another reason not to go that way.

I repeat to myself, "I'm creating assets I will own the rest of my life. They aren't overnight successes." I will one day write that one novel that takes off, and inspires thousands of readers to search their carousel for my name.

Until then, I'm not going to give away my assets that I worked very hard to create, for free.

And that is what's tumbling around in my head.

Have a great day! 

-R. Mac Wheeler
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Pictures - Tight Focus

Greetings from the Hermit-Writer.

Have a great week! 

-R. Mac Wheeler

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Sunday Safari – Edward Medard Park and Reservoir, Plant City, FL

Greetings from the Hermit-Writer [February 2]. This is part 1...Hope you enjoy all the blue sky and water. Next week...you'll see some unique shots you won't get anywhere else.

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-R. Mac Wheeler

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Pictures - Friday Unleashed

I finished the draft of my current project, a sequel to New Order Apocalypse, so I treated myself to a few extra minutes in the park with the pups this morning. 49 degrees (we had another Polar Apocalyptic Front come in yesterday) and an absolutely beautiful today. If you're where it is cold, gray, or snowy, I hope you can vicariously enjoy our tromp at the park unleashed. 

 Look at those marvelous new leaves on that oak!

God lives in little things.

Our world is such a vivid palette 

Molly kept her eye on me...the minute I turned
my back...she was in the river

My god lives in trees like this.
Such a magnificent home.

Have a great weekend! 

-R. Mac Wheeler

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Beta? My Sequel Will be Ready

Hi Friends...My sequel to New Order Apocalypse will be ready for beta in about a week.

Drop me a note if you'd like to read.

I expect to move onto a sequel to Lycan Council, then come back with final edits and publish NOA2...in about a month, six weeks.

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-R. Mac Wheeler

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Pictures - Tight Focus - Lowry Park, Tampa

Greetings from the Hermit-Writer.

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-R. Mac Wheeler

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