Category: Fiction authors
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A Tribute to ‘Fireball’
To me, his best trait was envisioning extraordinary things in ordinary people. As irony would have it, he was too busy being the dad he never had to see it in himself.
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The art of writing: Want to dance?
This collection of short stories is getting five=star reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.
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Baseball magic at its best in playoffs
I love the game of baseball, so it should come as no surprise that I become a circus-comes-to-town kid on the eve of the playoffs. Throughout the decades that I’ve been both a sportswriter and fan, the game has always had this magical appeal.
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The importance of sustaining friendships
Once you hear that familiar “remember when we…”, the doubt vanishes and somehow the time gaps close enough to inspire your embellished take on the story. The tales are flowing with such warmth and spirited banter, it feels like you’re sitting in someone’s living room. You can’t believe it’s been three hours and you’re still…
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The path to creating three books
billheitland.com Drawing from life’s experiences The early months of my retirement were anything but relaxing. The advent of Covid-19 meant a lengthy sequestering period during which I developed a severe case of anxiety. I couldn’t sleep and felt an overwhelming sense of hopelessness. I wanted desperately to escape such a dark situation but wasn’t sure how. On…