Available soon at Amazon. Fifty snapshots, 162 pp., $9.99. Also available in Kindle format for $5.99. Read it and write your life. .
“Here’s a two-for-one, a double exposure: Rick Bailey’s crisply written snapshots and a clear introduction to writing your own. Snapshots that paint and talk and bring back boyhood rivers, $12 acoustic guitars, and long, late summer night rides. There are baby girls here, capsized sailboats, and ‘freaky fast’ last good-byes. Bailey is often funny—frequently poignant—always short and sweet. Just like life.” (Peter Putnam, author of Talkin’ Bout a Revolution: Growing Our Souls in the time of Trump)
“Snapshots provides just that—glimpses of lived experiences, nostalgic recollections, and subtle celebrations of triumph over setbacks. Rick Bailey’s writing is focused, controlled, and compelling, his narrative voice unapologetic. Both a collection of flash essays and a craft book with instructional guidance in the appendices, Snapshots will inspire would-be writers to tell their own story in manageable chunks of 20-30 minutes a day of dedicated writing time.” (Melissa Grunow, author of I Don’t Belong Here)
“Rick Bailey’s Substack is a masterclass in noticing—the kind of writing that elevates the ordinary with humor, humility, and heart. A retired English teacher and author of American English, Italian Chocolate, The Enjoy Agenda, and Get Thee to a Bakery, Rick blends Midwestern roots with Italian charm. His essays explore food, memory, aging, and place—reminding us that life’s richest truths are found in the small, quiet moments. Whether savoring pasta in Romagna or recalling a lesson from his father, Rick writes to honor what many overlook. His voice is steady, thoughtful, and joyfully grounded in what matters most.” (John Rinaldi, The Positive Pen)
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