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The Journey Continues
In my post on July 14, we embarked on a canoe/kayak trip from Sinclair on Long Lake to Limestone Point on Square Lake. After an amazing night in which we were able to observe the galaxy in all of its … Continue reading
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Tagged Aroostook County, camping, Cross Lake, Eagle Lake, Fish River Lakes, fishing, hiking, hunting, Long Lake, Maine, Mud Lake, Square Lake, Vacation
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A Canoeing or Kayaking Holiday
In keeping with our summer Day In blogs I’d like to introduce you to a place where you can spend a day, a week, or even a couple of months. Up here in THE COUNTY we call them the lakes, … Continue reading
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Tagged boating, Canoeing, fishing Fish River Lakes, kayaking, Maine vacations, Vaughn Hardacker
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"WHO ARE YOU?"
Vaughn Hardacker here: This past week I attended Caribou’s summer event called Thursday on Sweden (I blogged about this last year) a bi-weekly event held on Sweden Street in Caribou. I set up my canopy, attached the banner that proudly … Continue reading
The Part of Writing I have The Most Trouble With
My most recent novel, THE BLACK ORCHID, was released in mid-March and received a favorable review from Publisher’s Weekly: : “…Hardacker keeps the action flowing all the way to the violent climax.” I was also pleased to learn that My … Continue reading
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Have I Been Looking At Things Backwards?
Vaughn Hardacker here: In 2002 I realized that there was more to writing than just sitting down and putting words onto a page. I had to learn the craft. One of the first things I learned was that every story, … Continue reading
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Tagged antagonist, Dramitica, mysteries, mystery writers, mystery writing, protagonist, thrillers, Vaughn Hardacker, writing
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Do You Suffer From Postnovel Depression?
Vaughn C. Hardacker here: I just finished the rewrite of a novel and sent it off to my editor. Now I find myself deep in the doldrums of what I call Postnovel Depression. The closest thing I can equate it … Continue reading
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Tagged mysteries, mystery writers, mystery writing, novel writing, Vaughn Hardacker
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What Are You Doing About It?
Vaughn Hardacker here: Recently I responded to a facebook post from someone whose mother and father were old friends of my parents. I posted a comment in regards to the government allowing 10,000 Syrian refugees into the U. S.: “Before we allow any … Continue reading
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Tagged homeless, shelter, Vaughn Hardacker, veterans
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An Unexpected Surprise
Vaughn Hardacker here: The one of the negatives of living up here in the COUNTY is the lack of bookstores. It has been a couple of years since Mr. Paperback closed both of its county stores, leaving us with Walmart (a limited … Continue reading
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Tagged books, Joel Dicker, thrillers, Vaughn Hardacker, writing
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The 2015 Cover Controversy!
Vaughn Hardacker here. Last month my publisher, Skyhorse Publishing, forwarded me the proposed cover for my novel THE BLACK ORCHID, slated for release on March 1, 2016. My first impression was: “Wow, what a great cover!” Then I wondered if … Continue reading
