Category Archives: fun

Brr Brr… Brr Brr…

Posted on 07/09/2025 by Dr Bob Rich

My wonderful friend in Britain, Veronica-Mae Soar, has had a go at my challenge (note: not the cliche “risen to the challenge”) of writing something without cliches. It is 215 words, which is close enough, but… I found ONE cliche. … Continue reading →

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Rubber Ducky

Posted on 07/09/2025 by Dr Bob Rich

You don’t usually suffer hallucinations while on a walking meditation, but as I rounded a turn along the forest trail, I faced a six-foot-high, bright yellow rubber ducky. Well, that’s what it reminded me of at first sight. A graceful … Continue reading →

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My pleasure at Bookpleasures

Posted on 28/08/2025 by Dr Bob Rich

Bookpleasures is a high-impact blog run by Norm Goldman, who has honoured me with an interview. He asked challenging questions and I think I rose to all the challenges. He even taught me something new, for which I am grateful. … Continue reading →

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Friendly chat on local radio

Posted on 28/08/2025 by Dr Bob Rich

3MDR 97.1 FM lives in the Dandenong Ranges, around the corner from the centre of the Universe in Healesville. John Weeks has had a popular show there for 29 years, as a volunteer of course. He has interviewed me about … Continue reading →

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When did you decide to become an author?

Posted on 23/08/2025 by Dr Bob Rich

I never did decide to be an author but fell into it. When you are bored with nothing to do But your mind is buzzing with something new— Well, new to others seeking inspiration, Then you may write to relieve … Continue reading →

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Ernest hosts a Purple Party

Posted on 09/08/2025 by Dr Bob Rich

Actually, the Purple Party was my daughter’s memorial service, but Ernest Dempsey graciously published a guest post from me at Recovering the Self demonstrating how fun can help us to grieve.

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P English interview

Posted on 29/07/2025 by Dr Bob Rich

“P English Literature” has nearly 20,000 subscribers. Peter, who I assume is the reason for the “P,” interviewed me a couple of weeks ago, and by the time I clicked on the link he sent me today, there were already … Continue reading →

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Bob on the Chris Voss show

Posted on 23/07/2025 by Dr Bob Rich

There are oodles of podcasts out there. Many have a following of next to nobody, but some stand out. According to the statistics Chris cites, his show is in the top 1%. People watch his shows months after an episode … Continue reading →

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My favourite character

Posted on 19/07/2025 by Dr Bob Rich

Only one? Must I choose and play favourites? I am going to continue my tradition of ignoring instructions, and tell you about a series of inspirations in books who seriously impacted my life. 1. Sir Walter Raleigh, authorised pirate When … Continue reading →

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In defence of cliches

Posted on 17/05/2025 by Dr Bob Rich

Is avoiding cliches the way to build good conflict without the same old same old? Our topic for May 2025 is “Finding compelling conflict and avoiding cliches.” Sorry, I don’t buy it. (Cliche 1.) For a start (cliche 2), dialogue … Continue reading →

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