Writing Tips

June 12, 2017March 14, 2023

Happy Heaven Day

After my third book was published I took a sabbatical from my book career. I feel obligated to explain why I left and why I’ve returned. I left because my wife’s health was deteriorating. I spent more time with her, including helping assist her leadership and contribution to community activism. Over time my support increased to where I became a leader on some local issues. Not writing was made easier because several of the issues we tackled greatly affected people’s lives.

October 24, 2019March 14, 2023

Joy and Pain of a Romance Scam

Since we were children we have been taught how to stay safe. “Don’t touch the hot stove. Don’t date a guy that mistreats you. Never text and drive at the same time. Beware of internet scams.” But here is my warning that you’ve probably never heard. Con-men and women are always likable — until they screw you. Just like the one that went after one of my relatives.

July 28, 2019March 14, 2023

I can now share this blog without risking the safety of others

Sept 11, 2001 destroyed by terrorist attack

Earlier this year I reported a huge security lapse at an entertainment event that more than 50,000 people annually attend.

March 13, 2019March 14, 2023

Every Paradise Has Thorns

Ed Mitchell's blog, Thriller author, writing tips, humorous log

Many people living in California think it is paradise despite drought, flash floods, mudslides, windstorms, earthquakes, and wildfires.

May 24, 2018March 14, 2023

On Stage Again

The feature image shows a crowd in front of a stage with bands of lights shooting upward on the stage where a silhouetted person stands

Yes! I returned to the author stage on Mothers Day. I answered questions from avid readers and offered advice to writers working on their first novel. It was engaging, enthusiastic and… poignant.

March 31, 2018March 14, 2023

I was seduced

Author Ed Mitchell's humorous blog about seduction

Grasping for help easily happens to authors pushing to get their work globally discovered by readers.

February 19, 2018March 14, 2023

Ed Mitchell vs nuclear proliferation in North Korea

Because I might appear in written or broadcast interviews later this year, I want to share with you why I think I have something to add about North Korea becoming a nuclear-missile power.

November 7, 2017March 14, 2023

Why Birth a Book

THE LONG AND SHORT OF BIRTHING A BOOK

My first adventure thriller took 14 years from concept, through learning how to write well as I typed each chapter, until I conducted my first book launch inside the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas, California. Now, it takes me 18 months to birth a book from initial concept until delivering it to the publisher or printing house.

June 14, 2017March 14, 2023

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