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About Don

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Peggy and me at a James Taylor concert in Chattanooga, TN, a present for ME.

ELEVATOR VERSION

I live in Nashville, TN.  I have been married to Peggy for 43 years, and we have two wonderful daughters who each have two marvelous children.

I am crazy for music, art, and jokes,  (right-brain stuff…)  I have written a couple of books, played a couple of instruments, drawn a couple of pictures, and made a couple of people laugh and made some grind their teeth.

I have very little patience.  OK- I have no patience.  I hit “publish” too soon.  I hate to proofread.

I used to love sports.  I do not split infinitives. My after-shave smells like vegetables cooking at the Waffle House.

LONGER VERSION

I am told it’s all about me.  I can live with that.

In fact, I have felt that way a lot in my life.

But that is a different matter.  This page is about me and about this particular website.  (More about the website below.)

It is my idea that the website should not so much be a website to sell my books, but rather a site about me and the things I have learned and discovered that may be useful or enjoyable to my peeps and readers.

I have been blessed by working in a field that I enjoy all my life, for which I am grateful, but there were many times I was bored, too.  And there were always times I dreamed of being a writer.

I mean being a writer who made money at writing, maybe eventually enough money to live on.

I had done some writing in school and enjoyed it,  but when I got out of school, I had to move into the real world.  And, sure, sometimes writing can be boring,  but nothing like this was!

So I went to work.  Years passed.  Decades did, too.  Then I was able to try writing again, and it all came back to me.  Somebody had left the gate open!

I realize that more than 90% of the people in this country secretly dream of writing a book, never discovering that it’s easier than they think.

I have started to learn a little bit about how to write – and I am going to share it with you.

I have started to figure out a little bit about how to be a writer – that’s different.

I learned a bit about how to act like a writer.  All this stuff is important, and I’m going to share them with you.  I hope it helpful and enjoyable to you- of not, I guess just don’t read it.  I hope you do, though.

EARLIER BIO, DON MARTIN

  • Broker/Owner of Martin Properties. 
  • Licensed, full-time real estate since 1984, about thirty-four years. (GOOGLE us- we’re not obscure, new-comers to this business.)
  • Vanderbilt University and Peabody Demonstration School (University School)
  • Christ Church on Old Hickory Blvd over twenty five years, and now the Nashville Fam goes to Ave South Church in Melrose on Franklin Rd.
  • Married to my sweet Peggy over forty-two years.
  • I answer my own phone unless I am in church or with a customer.
  • Statewide business at mlsDon.com in Nashville, Knoxville, Memphis, and Chattanooga.
  • I keep my promises. I stay in touch. I return calls.
  • Author of The NEW REAL ESTATE, ISBN:1494983109, SELL YOUR HOUSE FASTER, FLAT-FEE MLS for FSBOs,  and coming soon, GUERILLA REAL ESTATE, ISBN:149933334X,   as well as OUTRAGEOUS SALES SUCCESS.
  • Porsches and palaces, he brings four decades of sales to the table.

 

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Peggy and me at a James Taylor concert in Chattanooga, TN

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Me on a usual work day, just a-gettin’ it!

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One of my recent seminar/inspirational talks!

 

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Early picture of me with my first book.

About This Website

 

This website is divided into two realms, the static and the dynamic.

The static parts remain fairly constant over time, such as About, Contact, and Recommendations.  They tend to be some of the first seen by newcomers, but then take a back seat to the more important dynamic parts, especially for repeat visitors.

The dynamic region is the blog itself, which is divided into five main parts, For Writers, For Readers, Recent Goings-on, Upcoming Events, which are self-explanatory, and the fifth part, Rabbit Trails, which can be further broken down by “tags.”

To further complicate, the primary menu is on the left, and not at the top.  Important, but not ALL menu items are a;so listed boldly in the center if the home page for your easy access.

In the center of the page menu, the static parts are grey, while the dynamic parts are a more visible black.  Although my Books area is more static in nature, I have included it in the black, dynamic area for crass commercialism and easier visibility.  While we don’t stress the books, we don’t want to pretend they don’t exist, either. Baby does need new shoes.

I probably shouldn’t tell you this, but there exists many pages that do not appear on any menu anywhere.  They are hidden usually, but jump out if they are ever needed.  Don’t let them scare you.

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Stories and Back Pages

Don Martin  |  Writer  |  Humorist  |  Story-teller

Fiction, non-fiction, business books, articles, how-to pieces, and short stories. Read to learn or read to laugh, or both. I write “work pieces” and “fun pieces.”

Almost everyone I have ever known wished they were writers. I show “wannabes” how to become writers, make money and have fun at it!  Get my free writing newsletter HERE.    Includes $47 Writing 101 mlni-course, and fast publication of your writing.

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       I’m a Southern boy and a Southern writer. I like Southern cooking, honest people and a simple way of life. I treasure old friends, especially those who still speak to me.
       I like to look at slices of life, laugh about them, and write about them. I try to help others do the same.
       I guess, on some level, if you’re here, you like reading what I write, because even though some, OK, a LOT of my stories may be about writing, because, I’m a writer, but  I’m not here only to teach you how, or offer to correct your term paper before you turn it in.
        The plan is this. Most articles I write will start HERE at this website. Next, they will be reprinted HERE at MEDIUM.  Finally they will come staggering in HERE at SUBSTACK. By then, I imagine they will be tired and maybe a little cranky, so I’d give ’em some space, if you know what I mean.
       If you are still anxious to support me, you could buy me some paint. I’m told I’m letting my house look ratty.
’64 Smith-Corona, the most powerful typewriter in the world and would blow your hand clean off, you’ve gotta ask yourself one question: “Do I feel like a writer?” Well, do ya, punk?

If enough of you guys like my writing, and subscribe, I might get some publisher to give me some kind of SWEET book deal, and everyone will have my undying gratitude! THANKS! (This week, I am including two FREE surprises when you join!)

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This is Peggy (PJ) and me at the James Taylor concert in Chattanooga, thanks to my wonderful girls.  This was certainly a Don Martin Books event to remember!

Don Martin is a keen observer and prolific reporter of truth, common sense, humor, and life in America during the 21st century.  He is the author of More Than 3000 Essays and 19 books.

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