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Oprah’s Next Chapter: Maharishiville

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Julie Long

Here’s a sneak peak at this Sunday’s episode of Oprah’s Next Chapter: America’s Most Unusual Town. The show is about Transcendental Meditation in Fairfield, Iowa — the real town behind my novel, Maharishiville. Tune in and let me know what you … Continue reading →

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It’s Leap Day — let’s do it!

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Julie Long

Leap and the net will appear. — John Burroughs This extra day on the calendar seems the perfect time to do something daring. Or exhilarating. Or at least outside one’s comfort zone. What do you say, are you with me? For … Continue reading →

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Oprah visits Maharishiville (aka Fairfield, Iowa)

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Julie Long

From the Fairfield Ledger. Caption reads: George’s Pizza and Steakhouse waitress Danielle Soltis, left, poses with Oprah Winfrey and customer Don Hubbs late Wednesday afternoon outside the restaurant after the television personality surprised downtown Fairfield with a trip to Cafe … Continue reading →

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And Oprah Makes Three

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Julie Long

My not-yet-published novel, Maharishiville, is set in a fictionalized version of my old hometown of Fairfield, Iowa. Fairfield is a small town nestled in the middle of farm country, and it just so happens to be the center of the … Continue reading →

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