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Sell me at the fruit stand, Chapter 1, the sales
This is the second novel I’m currently working on. Bare in mind it’s really a rough draft, which means it’s sh*t. It wouldn’t worth the...
into the woods…and there was God
Every year, myself and a few friends mostly men, retreated into the woods of Algonquin Park for a few days. We would paddle from morning...
settling in…making sales call.
Sales, that’s the first order of business; I’ve commanded myself since the day I open the door. This is a fact that I’ve learnt early in...
call me crazy
Signed a lease, bought furnitures, got a phone system and connection to the internet. Decorated the place with “Persistence,”...
2013 New Year Resolutions – work hard, make a lot of money, learn to become a douchebag.
It has been a long time since Christmas Eve – 15 days to be exact. Wow! it’s gone by so quick, like a flash, the next things I know,...
The season for joy and cheers.
At an airport I overheard a mother and daughter in their last moments together. They had announced her plane’s departure and standing...
interview with SBTN.
#paul #interview #book #sbtn #bidong #duong #novel
2 watermelons, really, is that my life?
Mrs. Titleman took off her long black winter coat and placed it on the hanger behind the door. Sat on the patience’s bench, she tidied up...
Bao Ninh – Sorrow of War
After a recommendation from a friend, I went on a journey to find the novel, Sorrow of War by Bao Ninh. Traveling through the many...
Book Launch Pictures
October 6 Book Launch Photos. More can be found here . Thank you so much for those who came to support. Your kindness touch deep within...
Thank you
Dear Families and Friends, If it’s one thing in life that make a heart vibrated and filled with kindness, love, and sincerity – was the...
the big day
In two days, 48 hours, and 2,880 minutes, I will introduce my first literary child to the world. In the corner of Ossington and Queen, I...
who has the best life?
In a faraway jungle, there was a tiger who didn’t know who he was. He planned to declare himself king of the jungle, and met with all the...
Bidong, a novel – sample chapter
My world was pitch dark. I couldn’t even see my hands in front of my face. It was incredibly cramped. Someone kept bumping into ...
bidong, a novel – update
The book is finally in the printing-house. It’s been a 6 months journey with many, and i do say many, revision. The first few dozens will...
failure to communicate
South African miners fired on by police Is that the end? or is it just the beginning? when will we all learn to listen and communicate...
Dear Luly
Dear Luly, When I heard you past the interview and received your Visa, I want to congratulate you and enjoy the moment with you. But I...
self discovery
Self Discovery. Growing up, I was the quiet one. I didn’t like to hang around other people. Most days, I found myself taking long walk...
song that changed my life
There are many songs that have changed my life; however, as a father to a five year-old daughter, one song sit on top more than any...
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