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Questions 3: Setting Revisited

I’ve made many posts over the years about setting.  A reason for this is because I use a lot of descriptive exposition when writing.  I know many don’t like this method and start shouting ‘show don’t tell’.  Still, this works … Continue reading →

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Kind of a Plan For 2026

So, what are the 2026 plans, goals, whatever, I don’t know: Finish writing Darwin & the Joy Path. Maybe start writing Darwin & the Hejinn Queen. Really should finish the ‘Phi Beta Files’ outlines. Support son passing 11th grade. Help son prepare … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: When Did Saturday Get Here?

So much happened this week that I kept thinking it was Saturday ever since Thursday morning.  That means, I repeatedly thought I forgot to write a goal post when 8 am went by with nothing.  Keep in mind that my … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Having a Story Take Place in Prison

Being that I haven’t written a story like this, but I did apparently outline one for far in the future, I’m going to do the best I can.  These are all opinions as usual.  It’s also why I try to … Continue reading →

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Prison Stories: Tales From The Slammer

Something dawned on me one day.  A lot of stories either start, take place entirely, or spend some time in a prison.  It could be any genre too.  So, what is it about the prison setting that draws people to … Continue reading →

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Species of Creation

(Here’s the partner poem for the one I posted on Wednesday.  Enjoy.) Opposing half our nature Many create Crafting monuments From nature’s bounty Or pulling wonders From thin air Driven by an urge To create a lasting piece In the … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Swiss Army Dad

(I love this poem.  A big reason is because it reminds me of all the fun I had with my son when he was little.  This was done with a backdrop of people judging me for being a very involved … Continue reading →

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Species of Destruction

(Was thinking about the duality of humanity and came up with two poems.  I know this makes three poems in a row, but I wanted to get these two out.  Enjoy.) Devouring And burning Tearing And suffocating With no sense … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Still Got a Hole In Me

The plus side is that I met all of my goals, including working on ‘Phi Beta Files’ and getting Burger King.  So, it wasn’t a wasted week even though I had at least one appointment every day and became tired … Continue reading →

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Author Morality Vs. Reader Morality

One of the toughest parts of a story is considering the morality, which we don’t really pay much attention to.  Why?  We tend to assume everyone believes in the same concept of ‘good vs evil’.  In general, the definitions of … Continue reading →

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