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‘The Fates’ Book Launch
McNally Robinson Booksellers presents James W. Hoddinott launching his second novel The Fates Wednesday June 4, 7:00 pm Grant Park in the Atrium This book follows society’s search for immortality. The Fates explores a society made up of those that put … Continue reading
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Tagged author, City of Winnipeg, Exchange District, Fiction, Hoddinott, McNally Robinson, Novels, The Fates, Trafford, When eagles Dare to Fly, Winnipeg, writing
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The Fates: Website Launch
I am excited to announce my new webpage found at http://www.jwhoddinott.com The Fates official book launch is scheduled for June 4th at 7:00 pm at McNally Robinson in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Please join me for a book signing, reading and refreshments. I … Continue reading
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Tagged Book Launch, books, Hoddinott, McNally Robinson, The Fates, Trafford, Waterfront Drive, When eagles Dare to Fly, Winnipeg, writing
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Writing and Photography: Creating the Storyboard
Every writer creates their novels differently and each of us will go through a slightly different process. I am not sure there is one right way. As I begin work on my third novel, for me it is about an idea … Continue reading
Posted in Travel?Photography, Work in Progress
Tagged Art, Arts, Exchange District, Hoddinott, novel, photography, Teacher, Waterfront Drive, Winnipeg, writing
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The Fates
I am excited to announce that my second novel is completed and now available on-line through Trafford Publications in Hardcover or Paperback as well as through Amazon on a Kindle. Available in Hardcover and Paperback at Trafford Publishing … Continue reading
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Tagged Amazon, Book, Fiction, Hoddinott, James W Hoddinott, Kindle, McNally Robinson, Novels, The Fates, Trafford, When eagles Dare to Fly, Winnipeg
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Finding Happiness
In life, all actions result in consequences for ourselves and others. When we discover that the smallest action creates this effect, one becomes thoughtful of what we do. (Mitch, When Eagles Dare to Fly, by James W Hoddinott) In order … Continue reading
Gold Medal Mayor
It doesn’t matter if you are trying to win a Gold Medal at the Olympics, build a successful business, or be the Mayor of a city, what is required in order to be successful is the same. If you listen … Continue reading
Posted in Political Issues
Tagged city hall, City of Winnipeg, Exchange, Gold Medal, government, Hoddinott, Mayor, Olympics, Sam Katz, Winnipeg, Winnipeg Free Press
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City Hall takes Responsibility?: Not Me
Contractors openly joke they can take on a city project at cost and still make a hefty profit with “change orders” and other upgrades made by the city after contracts have been awarded. Why can’t the specifications be examined and … Continue reading
The Waterfront: Sometimes we get it right and sometimes we …
Every city should have that place where the hustle and bustle of our busy lives is left behind. We all need a place where carrying our cell phone, texting our friends or instagram our favorite pics just doesn’t see important. … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, City of Winnipeg, Exchange, Exchange District, Hoddinott, photography, Waterfront Drive, Winnipeg
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Municipal Election: Is it Fall yet?
In looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if they don’t have the first, the other two will kill you. Warren Buffet In the fall of this year we will be having … Continue reading
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Tagged City Council, City of Winnipeg, election, Exchange, Hoddinott, integrity, Katz, Manitoba, Mayor, politics, Pumphouse, Residents of the Exchange, Sam Katz, Winnipeg, Winnipeg Free Press
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A Walk through the Historic Exchange District through Photography
The warmth of the sun on a balmy sunny day seemed like the perfect time to take a Photographic Walk through Winnipeg’s Historic Exchange District. It was only just over 10 years ago that the transformation from old abandoned warehouses … Continue reading
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