“You have nothing to fear but death. If you learn to welcome death nothing and no one can harm you, since death is the worst thing that can happen to you.” “What about people telling me I’ll beg for death?” “They are desperate because they know they can’t win.” #writing

“Does oregano come from Oregon?”” #writing #throwawayline

“Keep your eyes open and your mouth shut. That’s how you avoid swallowing gnats.” #writing #throwawayline

“He was so committed to his work that he was committed.” #writing #throwawayline

“‘Life is a journey, where everyone ends up getting sidetracked,’ he said.” #writing

“Never throw the bathwater away with the baby. You may be caught in a desert where it may become something you wish you had. It’s more important than keeping the baby in a desert, even if you could eat it.” #writing #throwawayline

“His was a noble face that contained an ignoble mind and thoughts of many colors all of which were black.” #writing

“There are the Mundanes, the Tuesdanes, and then there are just the plain Danes.” #writing #throwawayline

“Your Coffin Awaits” — a title that just popped into my head/brain area. Now I need a story to match the tone. #writing

I got the final proofs for “The Cat and the Warlock” this morning. Everything looks good. It’s released to the publisher. Now I can focus on my other writing projects. #writing #publishing

“He had a six-pack of beer.” #writing

“You’re only free if you agree. That’s the law.” #writing

Observed: older guy in a Tyrolian hat talking to a biker. Obviously a drug connection between a guy who embezzled corporate funds and a guy in a hat. #writing #character

“Some traditions aren’t worth keeping. This friendship is one,” he said, pulling the trigger. #writing #throwawayline

Updated my book bible for Coins of Destiny 3. The story is coming together. It’s an almost time for a walk. #writing

“She was a willowy blonde who swayed in the wind.” #writing #throwawayline

Overheard: “I’m retiring after thirty years of running fishing charters. I have one run left.” I know what happens next. #writing

“Having health doesn’t mean you’re alive. Having power doesn’t mean you should wield it.” #writing #coinsofdestony3

“Never forget that your cherished fantasies are still only fantasies.” #writing #life

“The hot, heavy oppressive summer air pressed down on everyone, leaving them mere useless stains.” #writing

“Someone who continually fails but still keeps trying has never been called resilient. Stubborn, dumb, or even, determined. But never resilient.” #writing

I really don’t understand humans. The restaurant and bar were mostly empty so I sat at the bar to write. Then 3 people came in and sat next to me and never even tried talking to me. Humans aren’t independent creatures. They like clumping. #writing #character #life

I’m trying to figure out how to plausibly get my supporting characters from. Baltimore to DC—reason-wise. #writing #planning

“Life isa useful thing to do.” #writing

“The purpose of technology is to make you dependent on it.” #writing