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Teddy Wayne is the author of the novels Kapitoil, The Love Song of Jonny Valentine, and Loner.

  • October 12, 2017
    Teddy Wayne’s Unpopular Proverbs: Comedy II
    by Teddy Wayne
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    Teddy Wayne’s Unpopular Proverbs: Forgiveness
    by Teddy Wayne
  • August 24, 2017
    Teddy Wayne’s Unpopular Proverbs: Home
    by Teddy Wayne
  • July 14, 2017
    Teddy Wayne’s Unpopular Proverbs: Comedy
    by Teddy Wayne
  • June 22, 2017
    Teddy Wayne’s Unpopular Proverbs: Presence
    by Teddy Wayne
  • April 4, 2017
    Teddy Wayne’s Unpopular Proverbs: Measurements
    by Teddy Wayne
  • March 10, 2017
    Teddy Wayne’s Unpopular Proverbs: Priorities
    by Teddy Wayne
  • February 22, 2017
    Teddy Wayne’s Unpopular Proverbs: Striking
    by Teddy Wayne
  • February 3, 2017
    Teddy Wayne’s Unpopular Proverbs: Laughter III
    by Teddy Wayne
  • January 4, 2017
    Teddy Wayne’s Unpopular Proverbs: Journeys
    by Teddy Wayne
  • October 10, 2016
    Teddy Wayne’s Unpopular Proverbs: Generals
    by Teddy Wayne
  • September 12, 2016
    Teddy Wayne’s Unpopular Proverbs: Credit
    by Teddy Wayne
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