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Overview

  • 2 references 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning German, Spanish
  • 66, Male
  • Member since 2008
  • Freelance Writer/ Sales Management Consultant
  • Bachelors degree, Public Policy Major, Penn State Harrisburg
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

On a book-writing tour. Research and write anywhere USA. Trying to finish a non-fiction narrative of electoral politics from independent perspective.

ABOUT ME

As a freelance writer, I can edit or write for you on nearly any subject - everything from trade articles to executive speeches, from web content to marketing material.
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As a certified sales manager, I can help with your sales training, business start-up or e-commerce. Whatever assignment you need, contact me to see if I can help. I guarantee a great return on your investment.

Website: www.writeconsult.com

PHILOSOPHY

Talk minus action equals nothing.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Outstanding experience. Writer and advocate for the National Election Reform Platform as detailed at www.IndependentAmerica.org.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Was on 6-month petition drive across Virginia. Hit up friends in Richmond, Charlottesville, Fairfax. Lately traveled in FL, NM, CA. Hoping to hit Maine later this year.

Interests

Enjoy bicycling, reading, writing, music (all types except country).

  • writing
  • books
  • politics
  • reading
  • traveling
  • music
  • business
  • freelancing

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Apocalypse Now, Burn After Reading, Miracle at St. Annas;
Books: History of Knowledge by Van Doren.
Music: Miles, Hendrix, Coltrane, Doors, Steely Dan, Yes, Marley, Monk

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travel to Europe after the Fall of the Berlin Wall - still totally inspiring.

Teach, Learn, Share

I teach a class on running for public office having done so nine times (eight as an independent candidate). Succeeded in electing school board member, sheriff, and ousting an incumbent US Senator. Two of three incumbent congresspeople that I challenged are now out of office - one retired, the other defeated two years after I hammered him in debates...

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversation on a wide variety of topics. Could take opposite side of any argument just to keep it interesting. Know every corner of Virginia & DC but since 2020 relocated to Charleston, SC.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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