Tag Archives: humor

Matilda’s Music Box MegaMart: Free Earplugs with Each Purchase

Welcome to where your music box needs are met.  I’m sure you traveled a long path to reach our store.  That’s because Google Maps has you go through three states to reach us, which is an improvement over Mapquest plunging … Continue reading

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Top 5 of 2019: 7 Tips to Creating Fictional Location Names (#5)

I’m an idiot.  Now I know why I didn’t see a post scheduled for today or any for the Fridays in January.  It’s because there are 5 of them and I was going to do a Top 5.  I couldn’t … Continue reading

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Pantser Vs Plotter: Where Do You Stand?

I was asked months ago to write about the difference between Pantsing and Plotting, which are considered the two schools of author prep.  The truth is that most people are a combination of the two with more of one than … Continue reading

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Derailing Bedlam: A Look Back

. . . . . . . . . This story began on November 8, 2018 and ended last week.  In a way, this puts the ‘Bedlam’ series on hiatus since I don’t have time to do much beyond the … Continue reading

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7 Tips to Writing Semi-Coherent Dialogue

You would be surprised how often people get confused on writing dialogue.  To be fair, it isn’t easy.  Not everyone uses the same amount or the same structure.  You have a variation of tags and tactics when it comes to … Continue reading

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Derailing Bedlam: End of the Brakeless Line Part 4 (GRAND FINALE!) #fiction #adventure

First, a big thank you to everyone who has followed this entire story.  Hope you all enjoy the ending.  Will Cassidy and Lloyd ever return?  I don’t know.  For now, they’re going to be relaxing and taking smaller jobs.  I … Continue reading

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Mary’s Magnificent Muse Mart: Trade-Ins Only on Thursday

Come on in and put on a toga to join in the ambiance.  It isn’t mandatory and you can put it over your clothes.  Judging from the eye twitches, I’d say you’re an artist with either a deadline or more … Continue reading

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Derailing Bedlam: End of the Brakeless Line Part 3 (Penultimate Post!) #fiction #adventure

As usual, here is your warning that this story has cursing, sex (not graphic), innuendo, and violence.  It’s my Rated-R action adventure called Derailing Bedlam.  This is the fourth outing (third official) for Cassidy and Lloyd, so feel free to … Continue reading

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7 Tips to Writing the Self-Righteous

This is going to be a challenge.  Giving tips on a character type that I really don’t get along with?  Strap in your popcorn and let’s see where this wild ride takes us.  All tips are spontaneous with the minimal … Continue reading

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7 Tips to Writing Bad Girls: This May Get Awkward

Writing a Bad Girl is easy if you’re going for the stereotype, but more difficult if you’re going to try to go out of the mold.  We’ll see what we can come up with here.  It might be a bunch … Continue reading

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