Stuart Gustafson—Author

Cruising is like Getting an MBA

Your first question, and I’m assuming you’ll have more than one, is “How did he come up with ridiculous comparison?” It’s a valid question, and it’s an easy answer. As most people realize, getting an undergraduate degree in a specific field means you are concentrating your courses in that one area. For me, it was mathematics, switching to Math after completing most of the requirements for an Aerospace Engineering degree....

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Cruising is like Getting an MBA Your first question, and I’m assuming you’ll have more than one, is “How did he come up with ridiculous comparison?” It’s a valid question, and it’s an easy answer. As most people realize, getting …

I really Prefer Driving in Boise Than in San Diego

I recently went on my FIRST and ONLY trip for 2021. I know that is not terribly unusual given the way the covid-19 virus keeps flaring up over and over and over again. But it is unusual for me as a frequent traveler and a cruise ship speaker with the U.S. Registered Trademark America’s International Travel Expert®. That is how things are happening these days, but only one trip for me between March of 2020 and all of 2021 says things are really wack-o....

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I really Prefer Driving in Boise Than in San Diego I recently went on my FIRST and ONLY trip for 2021. I know that is not terribly unusual given the way the covid-19 virus keeps flaring up over and over and over again. But it is unusual for me as a…

There’s a New Food Truck Park in Boise

There’s a new truck park in town, and it’s not a place where truckers park their rigs overnight or longer. No, this truck park – Green Acres Food Truck Park – is a new food truck park in the heart of Boise. Remember the main real estate maxim: Location, Location, Location? Well, Green Acres has the perfect location as it is just steps from Ann Morrison Park and the Boise River Greenbelt....

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There’s a New Food Truck Park in Boise There’s a new truck park in town, and it’s not a place where truckers park their rigs overnight or longer. No, this truck park – Green Acres Food Truck Park – is a new food truck park in the heart …

Writing can be lonely and frustrating -- I've been there!

Coming up with the right words, the right feelings and emotions.

And what about the title for your book?

My free workbook (link in first comment below) can help you with that perfect book title -- it's helped me many times.

When I go to Cabo San Lucas this coming January, it will be my 22nd time there (and counting San José del Cabo).

I've done a lot of writing down there, and the photo below is while I was working on my first novel.

I knew what the plot of the novel was going to be, even how it was going to end.

But I didn't have a title for it.

As I sat there under the palm tree (and drinking water), I came up with some tips and techniques that helped me come up with just the right title.

And that novel has since twice been the #1 Best Selling and #1 Top Rated book in its Amazon category -- at the same time!

These tips work for Fiction and for Non-Fiction.

Can you relate? Do you have a book in your head, but don't have the perfect title?

Get my free workbook "3 Tips for Crafting That Perfect Book Title" (the link is in the first comment)

Wanting to write a book? Not sure what to call it?

I've published 15 books including one #1 Best Selling and #1 Top Rated novel (at the same time, twice!). Get my FREE workbook with my top tips for crafting the perfect title (link in first comment).

The perfect book title is a major key to your book's success - learn how to craft the perfect book title in my free workbook: https://stuartgustafson-author.lpages.co/crafting-that-perfect-book-title

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(image from rdbooks.org) There had been concern for years that print books would fly away like the now-extinct dodo bird. E-book readers such as Kindle, Nook, Kobo, and others were gaining popularity, and as more books became available in e-book formats, the compounding effect took charge. It seemed as if Amazon was coming out with a new model of its industry-leading Kindle every few months....

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I don't know if I'll have enough free time to work on writing the beginnings of a novel set in the 6 Microstates of Europe on our September 2022 tour. But I think it is an interesting setting; perhaps a thief visiting the small countries and making off with important relics or artifacts?
What plot would you use?

Click the link in first comment to see the itinerary; there are a few spots still open

There’s Now a Car Wash Where There Used to be an Historic School

What does a free car wash have to do with a school? Cole Elementary School in Boise used to instruct youngsters in a classic two-story building that was topped with a bell tower. The school opened in 1888, and one of its first teachers was Ella Cole, wife of the couple who donated part of their farmland for the school. …...

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There’s Now a Car Wash Where There Used to be an Historic School What does a free car wash have to do with a school? Cole Elementary School in Boise used to instruct youngsters in a classic two-story building that was topped with a bell tower. The school opened …

Where Can You Get Sushi in Boise? Just About Everywhere!

(image from kikkoman.com) Boise, Idaho, is made fun of in many television shows, comic strips, and online memes. People who have never been to Boise consider it a backward hick town where everyone speaks cowboy and drives a pickup truck. So if you mention sushi, those same people would think that Boiseans catch a fish in the stream, eat it raw, and say they had sushi....

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Where Can You Get Sushi in Boise? Just About Everywhere! (image from kikkoman.com) Boise, Idaho, is made fun of in many television shows, comic strips, and online memes. People who have never been to Boise consider it a backward hick town where everyone …

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Stuart Gustafson's Home Page Articles on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday about travel, relevant local/regional items, some finance. Always with a slant to ask you to think.

Audio Books Available NOW! - Capital City Murders

Want short-read mysteries? Here are a bunch of them!

Audio Books Available NOW! - Capital City Murders Audio Books from the Capital City Murders Series are available NOW! Listen to the adventures of NIck as he travels the country--as you travel!

Serial Killers & Crime Thrillers

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Serial Killers & Crime Thrillers Searching for your next favorite story? Or maybe your new favorite serial killer? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.

But is it REALLY Safe to Travel?

I know that I’m not the only who is receiving offers every day to “Book Now & Travel Later.” Many of the offers include perks that hadn’t been given previously, but then “today” is not “yesterday.” Whether it’s Free Insurance; Free Drinks; Free Cancellation for any Reason; Free Upgrades; Free Airfare—they all sound good, but. There’s always a “but” to these offers. [ 378 more words ]

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But is it REALLY Safe to Travel? I know that I’m not the only who is receiving offers every day to “Book Now & Travel Later.” Many of the offers include perks that hadn’t been given previously, but then “today” is not “yester…

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The first line from an upcoming book: "You know, we just should have shot him when we had the chance."

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Stuart's July Books News & Specials!

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Stuart's July Books News & Specials!

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Books Stuart’s books are either in stock, or may be ordered from, your local independent bookseller. In SouthWest Idaho, his books are available at Rediscovered Books in Boise and in Caldwell. Now …

Books

Summer Special -- buy a book, I throw in another one for free. Buy 2 books; yep, 2 books for free. NO LIMIT! http://stuartgustafson.com/books/

Books Stuart’s books are either in stock, or may be ordered from, your local independent bookseller. In SouthWest Idaho, his books are available at Rediscovered Books in Boise and in Caldwell. Now …

About a third of the way through details of new novel. Have general plot; now outlining main activity in each chapter.

Audio books are now available ; get your now!

Another Overdose! Nick O'Flannigan debuts in the Capital City Murders' Overdoses in Olympia. Now an audio book! Grab yours today! New Audible members get a special deal! https://adbl.co/37O7n6o

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Father's Day is Coming SOON. $uper $pecials Inside

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Father's Day (U.S.) is June 21. Order now for prompt shipment.
Dads: start filling out book and give to children.
Children: Give to Dad and ask him to fill out answers.
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SociallyConnecting™, Antidotes to Social Distancing

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SociallyConnecting™, Antidotes to Social Distancing SociallyConnecting™ is a set of 12 rummy-type card games where players try to assemble sets of cards by Color, Activity, or Category.

SociallyConnecting™, Antidotes to Social Distancing

KickStarter all-or-nothing campaign (don’t hit goal, I get nothing) for new series of rummy-style card games: tinyurl.com/kickstarter-game

SociallyConnecting™, Antidotes to Social Distancing SociallyConnecting™ is a set of 12 rummy-type card games where players try to assemble sets of cards by Color, Activity, or Category.

SociallyConnecting™, Antidotes to Social Distancing

Tired of Social Distancing? Check out SociallyConnecting™, a new series of card games on KickStarter: tinyurl.com/kickstarter-game

SociallyConnecting™, Antidotes to Social Distancing SociallyConnecting™ is a set of 12 rummy-type card games where players try to assemble sets of cards by Color, Activity, or Category.