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The new venture idea didn't happen. However, the three of us are still friends. Hung with one dude at NSB Gnarlies game recently, and the other gave me tips on what his contribution would have been to the biz that I will try on my own.
Rock Star Book rewrite happened this week.
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I published in academia from 2009 through 2018. Cited 120 times! Like something below? I'll get it to you.
The economic crisis and its effect on libraries​
Unlocking the mystery: What academic library search committees look for in filling faculty positions
The recession, budgets, expectations and realities
How using an allocation formula changed funding allocations at Long Island University
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Proposition 13 - America's Second Great Tax Revolt My First Book
In 1978, the citizens of California took the historic step of voting for Proposition 13, thus reducing property taxes by 57%. Already known as a trend setting state, California's tax revolt was no different, as similar tax revisions quickly spread across the United States of America. In California, state and local governments struggled to find a way to manage the loss in revenue. On many occasions budget cuts were the solution. Library budgets were frequently the target of those cuts.

Around town, boots on the ground.
The photo is from when I attended the Aura Aero ribbon-cutting ceremony late last year. Speaking with Volusia County Councilman Matt Reinhart

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About Charles I. Guarria
As a freelance writer and show host, I cover human-interest stories, interview business owners, folk in art & entertainment, politicians and attend store openings.
I will go anywhere for the story.
I'm rewriting my second book, a novel about a musician.
I wrote Proposition 13: America’s Second Great Tax Revolt, a book that details library economics.
I've published in scholarly journals, am a 3-time winner of Emerald Group Publishing’s Highly Commended Award.
I have applied to be an Awin affiliate and am available to write, research, or beta-read.
A professional writer is an amateur who didn't quit
Richard Bach




