Author Archives: mgbauer

blog 5: In which I learn something about writers and stories.

Posted on May 11, 2011 by mgbauer

The first big thing I went to as a writer was a Reading Matters Conference at the State Library of Victory in 2005. I didn’t know any of the other ‘real writers’ attending so the night I checked in to … Continue reading →

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blog 4: In which I reveal how I was rejected by Paul Hogan

Posted on May 7, 2011 by mgbauer

I know quite a lot of people who have dreams of becoming published writers and who struggle at times to remain positive and optimistic while on that noble quest. I know just how they feel. I made my first attempts … Continue reading →

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blog 3: In which I explain how my first publishing success was on cotton.

Posted on April 27, 2011 by mgbauer

Yes it’s true and it all came about like this … For years while I was teaching, I’d been planning to write a short-story and send it away but I never seemed to find the time to get around to it. … Continue reading →

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blog 2: In which I respond to ten infrequently asked questions (IAQs)

Posted on April 21, 2011 by mgbauer

Whenever I hop on the internet or check my emails or go about my daily business or even when I’m just walking down the street, I’m constantly bombarded by people asking me questions. (All right that’s all a blatant lie, but … Continue reading →