By The Sea Typewriters

08/24/2026

Just finished a first draft of a short story in my 1927 Woodstock. Did a great job over 15 pages for 99 years old!
Two more drafts of the story and I’ll scan it. Until then, it’s off the grid.

08/22/2026

The next BIG project! I acquired a 1920 Oliver 9 “Batwing” typewriter! It needs a lot of cleaning and some minor repair but it’s a truly unique machine. The “Batwings” were innovative in the early tens to allow you to see what you were typing. Machines prior typed from the bottom up, so the text was hidden. This also has a handy pencil holder to draw lines on the paper! A lot of work to do but this is a special one. I got it from the original owners family. She was a nurse in Jacksonville, FL in the 1920’s and learned to type on it. I hope I can get it from this dark color back to its original olive green. We’ll see…

08/15/2026

Just got word that my books have SOLD OUT! More are set to arrive on Tuesday! If you’re in the Tampa area come out to Small Town Stories in Lutz and check them out.

FOX 13's Charley Belcher takes us to an independent book store in Lutz that is dedicated to self published books. It's called Small Town Stories.

08/12/2026

Students are inquiring… they won’t have to wait long. 😊

07/18/2026

NOW is the time to order this book! Listen to the short podcast to find out why.

Dear Students, Observations and other stories I never told you, is ...

07/14/2026

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The typewriter description is spot on!

07/08/2026

Handle With Care.
Spent some time drafting in Grand Haven today. Cool breeze off the lake and a stunning view!

07/04/2026