Ted Clifton's Creative Space: Recent Episodes
Ted Clifton
Things worth saying along with other thoughts about art, writing, mystery books, business books, entrepreneurship and small business success. Ted Clifton is a mystery book writer, artist, CPA, businessperson currently writing in three murder mystery series and “how to” business books under Success Paths.
Little update on some of my writing projects. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://purplesagebooks.home.blog/2021/04/16/writers-log/
My characters are mostly based on "normal" people doing unusual things. Are you one of my characters? This episode is also available as a blog post: http://purplesagebooks.home.blog/2021/05/01/yes-youre-a-character-in-my-book/
Clifton's views on opinion writers and TV news "personalities" and how they compare to opinion authors. All based on his opinion.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://purplesagebooks.home.blog/2021/04/08/its-only-my-opinion/
Clifton discusses his decisions on how books are classified and how that impacts the audience for the books.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://purplesagebooks.home.blog/2021/04/01/getting-smarter-every-day/
While not my usual stuff my background is mostly self-employment ventures and advising other entrepreneurs. These keys to success are part of a new series of books about small business.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://purplesagebooks.home.blog/2020/12/30/self-employment-keys-to-success/
Hate seems to be abundant; but goodness is still around. Clifton relates these trends to his books and experience.
Post is in two part: musing about the complications of mental clutter and trying to write a mystery book. Also the importance of human connections.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://purplesagebooks.home.blog/2020/12/21/mental-clutter-and-human-connections/
What are the most important aspects of your life? Clifton discusses what he sees as important to happiness.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://purplesagebooks.home.blog/2021/01/08/everyday-is-a-miracle/
Tax loopholes and other intriguing subjects. No, really, intriguing!
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://purplesagebooks.home.blog/2021/01/22/not-a-tax-guy/
Writer's block, what is it? How can a writer overcome hitting this brick wall? And a little useless info on Wall Street madness.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://purplesagebooks.home.blog/2021/02/06/writers-block-12/
An email from a foreign place opens the discussion of artists living in difficult circumstances finding great creativity.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://purplesagebooks.home.blog/2021/02/13/message-from-a-village-in-a-swamp/
Clifton explores his understanding of "creative writing" and how it shows up most significantly in one of his books; The Bootlegger's Legacy.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://purplesagebooks.home.blog/2021/02/25/its-all-in-your-head/
Clifton remembers two of his favorite movies and how they influenced him. Lawrence of Arabia and The Wizard of Oz.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://purplesagebooks.home.blog/2021/03/04/movies-to-remember/
Clifton has thoughts on Ayn Rand and the big three of philosophers.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://purplesagebooks.home.blog/2021/03/11/in-search-of-philosophers/
Audio version of Ted Clifton's blog. Clifton is an award winning author with ten mystery books who is also a mixed media artist. He discusses art, writing, mystery books, indie books and the process of writing and art.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://purplesagebooks.home.blog/2021/03/19/writing-struggles-and-con-men/