Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Richard Skorupski, a 21-year veteran from the US Navy and the author of “The Flyover County” book series. The series depicts life in rural America and offers an alternative perspective about living away from the city as inspired by Richard’s life-changing decision to move into a small rural town in South Dakota. 

He also got involved in the marine parts business as his second career, proving that Boomers have so much life ahead of them after retirement. He drops by in our podcast to tell his story and share some of his secrets in becoming a successful author.  

Join me in this episode and learn why Richard is a Kickass Boomer! 

[00:01 - 03:46] Opening Segment

[03:47 - 13:30] Finding The House You Feel That’s For You 

[13:31 - 28:43] Becoming a Successful Author 

[28:44 - 38:13] Dealing with Moments of Culture Shock 

[38:14 - 48:10] Writing a Happy Ending   

[48:11 - 54:57] Making Your Readers Escape Reality For a Moment 

[54:58 - 57:48] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“If you’re going to be an author and you want to write stories, it’s a wonderful thing to do because it allows your imagination to actually escape [reality].” - Richard Skorupski

“Nothing happens until you take these 10 fingers and you put them on the keyboard.” - Richard Skorupski

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Email flyovercounty@gmail.com to connect with Richard or follow him on Facebook and Twitter. Check out his personal website to learn more about his work. 

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