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David Victor Petersen

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David Victor Petersen

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Canada
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Tolstoy and Ed Wood, not necessarily in that order

Member Since
June 2010


Thanks for your Interest!

I am a visual artist and translator, with a B.Sc. in Psychology, a Ph.D. in Theater Studies, an ESL teaching certificate, and the highest level on the national Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

Although originally from Canada, I have spent most of my life travelling and living abroad.

It is a pleasure to contribute what I can through my writings.

Enjoy!

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David Victor Petersen I write one sentence. Anyone can write one sentence. Then if I'm still in the mood, I write another one. Usually, I can get through a paragraph, even …moreI write one sentence. Anyone can write one sentence. Then if I'm still in the mood, I write another one. Usually, I can get through a paragraph, even if I am completely blocked. Then I have ice cream or go for a walk or watch a movie, and later repeat the process.(less)
David Victor Petersen The satisfaction of finishing a project, and the excitement of starting a new one.
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“The 'will to peace' is the best answer that we can imagine to the 'will to war', which unfortunately seems as strong in this century as it was in the middle of the last.”
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“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.”
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message 19: by Ed

Ed Rambeau Thanks for accepting my friend request, David. You seem like an interesting person, as well as quite the prolific author, so feel free to tell me more about yourself. I, myself, am a singer/songwriter/actor who has recently turned author. My 2 top ten recordings were CONCRETE & CLAY (as a singer) and NAVY BLUE (as a writer)...both in the early 1960's. My first novel is an unusual murder mystery entitled: FORBIDDEN STEPS.

Regards, and have a great day, Ed

http://www.edrambeau.com


message 18: by Izzy:)

Izzy:) thx 4 the friend request:)


message 17: by Sandra

Sandra Hi David,
Thanks for the friendship!


♥Eliza Marie♥ Goco thank you david!:))


message 15: by Jesse

Jesse Hanson Thanks much for including me David.


message 14: by Bee-Man

Bee-Man Thanx for the invitation to be your GoodFriends... Im waitin for your book here... Greeting from Bandung-Indonesia David !


message 13: by Martina

Martina Thanks for adding me, David :) u got some very nice pictures in ur blog..


Penelope Marzec Thanks for adding me as a friend!


message 11: by byhera

byhera hi david,
thanks for the request :)

interesting info in Japan from you
Cj_


Bernadette Thanks for the invite, David! It seems we have a lot of similar interests!


ijul (yuliyono) thanks for the add, David


CaliGirlRae Thanks for the GR friendship invite, David! Hope you have an awesome week. :-D


Harlequin Books Hello David, it is a pleasure to be your friend.


message 6: by Joy

Joy Thanks for the invite David! Happy reading!


message 5: by Beth

Beth Hi David,
Thanks for befriending this fellow author on Goodreads!


SassyMama Good Morning, David...WELCOME to goodreads...thanks for the invite into your circle of friends...looking forward to sharing chats, reviews and any/all recommendations...best of luck with your writing...have a blessed weekend...and as always Happy Reading & Writing :-)


message 3: by Tara

Tara You look fascinating. Thanks for the request!


Pheonix Thanks for friend request! Have a great day!


Bradley Thank you for adding me as a friend. =)

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