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AUTHOR PROFILE



PHIL PENNE
Male
1950
Clearwater/FL
United States
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I am an artist of the "starving" variety. Like most of us I write books that few read and take photographs that few buy. So why do I persist? Because like the rest of the starving artists out there nodding their heads in agreement, that's who I am.



So one day I hope to make the 'big score', the one that allows me to quit the workaday job and subsist by doing that which I love.



To see more of my work, please visit http://philpenne.wix.com/home.



Thanks!

AUTHOR’S STORIES

Mama Root: Respect By Phil Penne

In the first story from Mama Root, a rude traveler learns about respect.

Stumpknocker: The Gatortail Fishin' Contest By Phil Penne

Lordy! The Gatortail twins are at it again!

Stumpknocker, Florida: Gatortail By Phil Penne

On this visit to Stumpknocker I learned about the Crickley twins, better known as "Gatortail".

Dog Tags By Phil Penne

Sometimes what is not there tells the story.

Stumpknocker, Florida: Jimmy Boone and the Calf By Phil Penne

Jimmy Boone never thought muckin' out the calf's stall could end up so embarrasing.

Stumpknocker, Florida: The Hullabaloo of Aught Two By Phil Penne

It starts with Teddy Roosevelt and ends with the barn burning down. Figure that one out.

Stumpknocker, Florida: The Town Crazies By Phil Penne

On this visit to Stumpknocker I learn about Gilford and Maudette, the town crazies

The Nurse Left Work at Five O' Clock By Phil Penne

The nurse is an angel of mercy... and not someone to be trifled with.

Magic Hour By Phil Penne

Centuries before digital, there was the 'camera obscura'

Houdini By Phil Penne

The lonely man doing sleight of hand in a tacky Vegas club may not be as far removed from Houdini as you think...

The Shopping List By Phil Penne

Ladies, ever wonder why your husband can't figure out the intricacies of the shopping list? He may not be as stupid as you think...

A Letter From Benjamin Franklin By Phil Penne

Ever wonder how old Ben Franklin came up with all those amazing inventions? Here's the inside story.

Queen of the Gypsies By Phil Penne

Beauty lies not in a fair face or fine clothing. It resides in the heart.

A Return to Fishing By Phil Penne

Fishing is just like I remember it - which is not necessarily a good thing.

The Back Yard By Phil Penne

The back yard of your home can be different things at different stages of your life.

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