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What is writing?

I catch myself asking that question almost every day now. What prompted this was listening to one of my favorite Podcasts, The Thomas Jefferson Hour. The creator, Clay Jenkinson was interviewed (some would say cross-examined) by his recent guest host, an attorney, about his life in Bismarck North Dakota. They discuss “Writing” with a capital W and a sense of place. This got me thinking. 

Am I a writer?

If the definition is, One who is paid to produce works that derive income or royalties, the answer is a resounding no. However, if it's someone who every morning parks his hind-side at a desk and taps away at a keyboard attempting to clarify his thinking, improve written communication skills, synthesize experiences and knowledge, I emphatically say in a sonorous voice, Yes. I leave it up to you, the reader to make your own assessment.

Sense of place?

My attempt to share a “sense of place” is my fictional creation Hercule Peridot. Indeed, the notion is to synthesize my love of gems, share my travel experiences, apply the science of deduction, practice the art of creative writing, and have a little fun in the process.

Scattered stories.

The fictional stories are scattered throughout this blog. So, to help the reader establish some sense of continuity I’ve listed Peridots' adventures so far in chronological order:
  1. Meet Peridot
  2. The Sapphire Mystery
  3. The Sapphire Mystery Part II
  4. 1740 Tsavorite Lane
  5. Brunelleschi’s Dome
  6. Peppe
  7. Galileo's Telescope
  8. David Davies
  9. Consulting
  10. The Details
  11. Olivine
  12. Pearl Partners
  13. Worlds Tallest Tower
The adventure continues. It looks like our heroes are headed for the United Arab Emirates.

. . . stay tuned.

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