Charles I Guarria

Writer

About Me

As a freelance writer I have written human interest stories, interviewed police and politicians, attended business openings, and completed my second book, a novel about a musician. As a former librarian I wrote Proposition 13: America’s Second Great Tax Revolt, a book that details library economics. I have published in scholarly journals and am a three-time winner of Emerald Group Publishing’s Highly Commended Award.

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I've begun editing the manuscript. Check the interview section to see my latest talk released on the 14th. One-third of the beta-readers/editor have provided feedback on the manuscript. The others are in the process of completing it. So far the feedback is..."Love it...Surprises...uplifting...I enjoyed reading it a lot...the story line was great...(main character) is a good person....very human..."

Media

The Conversation with Dr. Ardain Isma

We talk about my books, where to eat in Daytona Beach and some USA history.

MINDFULNESS WITH ROOP - The Bellwether Series with Charles Guarria

Advise for new writers, journalism, books, and fitness!

Sebastian Hidalgo Interview.

We talk writing, relationships, the rock life, COVID and more!

Abracadabra Podcast -

Author to Author with Charles Guarria: Impeccable Research

Success Insight Podcast

Writing and Proposition 13: America's Second Great Tax Revolt

Library Pros

We talk libraries and Proposition 13: America's Second Great Tax Revolt

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Proposition 13 - America's Second Great Tax Revolt is my first book.

In 1978, the citizens of California took the historic step of voting for Proposition 13, thus reducing property taxes by 57%. Already known as a trend setting state, California's tax revolt was no different, as similar tax revisions quickly spread across the United States of America. In California, state and local governments struggled to find a way to manage the loss in revenue. On many occasions budget cuts were the solution. Library budgets were frequently the target of those cuts.

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Topics are library finances and getting hired in academia. Check it out, like something? I'll get it to you. I don't have the right to send the book. I can send the articles.