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Literature and "The Vast Structure of Recollection"
I. Now I’m going to ask you to take a long sip of coffee and come with me. Our journey begins with the following sentence from the French...
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Dec 28, 202310 min read
Thomas Wolfe: "Of Time and the River"
Part One: A Stranger in the World “And it is the same with all of us: pretend, pretend, pretend. . . and never a word of truth; never a...
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Dec 4, 20232 min read
The Reluctant Gift
In an age of handheld mind magnets, competing for reading attention can be daunting for authors. People texting each other while sitting...
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Nov 13, 20233 min read
Discovering the Beauty of 'Crossing Lake Pontchartrain'
In the realm of modern literature, some books stand out as remarkable achievements that leave a lasting impact on readers. Arthur Byrd's...
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Nov 13, 20233 min read
From Stalled Dreams to Rediscovered Purpose: The Compelling Story of 'Crossing Lake Pontchartrain'
In literature, certain books possess the power to captivate readers, weaving an intricate tapestry of emotions and experiences. "Crossing...
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Nov 13, 20233 min read
Intrigue, Philosophy, and Creativity: Unveiling the Layers of 'Crossing Lake Pontchartrain'
A journey through literature often takes us to places we've never been before, offering us a chance to experience life from a different...
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Oct 24, 20232 min read
“Green-Eyed Motivation”
After months or maybe even years of heads-down, lonely work, authors often emerge from a finished project with a fresh enthusiasm to...
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Sep 29, 20233 min read
Art, Love, and Healing: Themes of 'Crossing Lake Pontchartrain'
In this blog, I want to take readers on a journey into the heart of my novel, "Crossing Lake Pontchartrain." This story is more than...
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Sep 29, 20233 min read
Journeying through the Deep South: 'Crossing Lake Pontchartrain' as a Literary Guide
Greetings, fellow readers and kindred spirits. I'm Arthur Byrd, the storyteller behind "Crossing Lake Pontchartrain," and today, I want...
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Sep 29, 20233 min read
Rediscovering Passion and Purpose: A Journey with 'Crossing Lake Pontchartrain'
Hey there, folks! Today, I want to take you on a little journey that's not just about a book but about life, passion, and finding your...
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Sep 29, 20233 min read
Southern Fiction at Its Finest: Exploring 'Crossing Lake Pontchartrain'
The allure of Southern fiction lies in its ability to transport readers to a world brimming with charm, mystery, and a profound sense of...
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Aug 11, 20233 min read
Unveiling the Mysteries: A Review of 'Crossing Lake Pontchartrain'
Certain books possess the power to captivate readers with a story weaving an intricate tapestry of emotions and experiences. Among these...
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Aug 11, 20233 min read
Exploring the Depths of Mid-Life: Themes in 'Crossing Lake Pontchartrain'
Mid-life marks a season of reflection about the past and about what is yet to be. Arthur Byrd's thought-provoking novel, Crossing Lake...
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May 28, 20234 min read
"Truman Capote and the UPS store"
Sometimes life reveals a crack through which we can see into the inner workings of how she connects things. Yesterday, one opened for me....
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Jun 19, 20223 min read
The Man in the Shadows
Father’s Day pokes people in that place we tiptoe around as search for something else a little more interesting. I mean, most people love...
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Mar 29, 20224 min read
"The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" as Literary Fiction
Recently I read, The Hideaway, by Laura Denton, after reading Hurricane Season a few weeks back. Both novels have the author’s vintage...
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Mar 13, 20225 min read
Millenials and Boomers
After my second sip of coffee this morning, Facebook slapped me with a series of posts by people under the heading, “I love it when...
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Mar 6, 20222 min read
The View from the Electronic Colosseum
"We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first...
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Feb 27, 20223 min read
"It's Sunday Again: Literary Fiction and the Vagaries of Time"
As I’ve mentioned before, my southern fiction debut novel, What the River Wants, traces a coming-of-age journey for a teenage grandson,...
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Feb 21, 20222 min read
"It's Sunday Again" and the Finger Pointing at the Moon
“It’s Sunday Again”. Well, technically it’s Monday but I’m in the tropics so what is a day. Anyway, need to scribble a few words about...
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