“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

You know you’re a sick individual when you feel like writing a short story during your vacation/holiday. #writing

Start with the person, not the character. #writing #character

A take on "The Cat and the Warlock" - #book #writing

Here’s an interesting take on my pulp novel: “The Cat and the Warlock”. Note that this is AI-generated. Potential Readers This story would appeal to readers aged 18-45, both male and female, who enjoy darkly comedic urban fantasy with a touch of the absurd. Readers with an interest …

“He was an unacceptable threat. So they found an acceptable one to promote instead.” #writing

“The Cat and the Warlock” auteureist.com/page-3/bl… #writing #pulp

“The odds are never against the house.” #writing

If you agree with the majority instead of standing on your principles, assuming you have any, makes you a lemming who stands in fear of being left out. #character #writing

I’m sitting near a guy in the restaurant who continually belches (over the past half hour) then loudly exclaims, “woo!” I could do without both. #writing #character

“He would bite his own leg off if he hadn’t bit it off on a dare.” #writing #character

“He was an air breathing land snail. He was slow and slimy, but his sliminess saved him.” #writing #throwawayline

“Some realities become myths. Some myths come into being to replace reality. Reality doesn’t care either way..” #writing

“Some days, you have to look at yourself in the mirror and see someone else.” #writing

Yay! I got the proofs for “The Cat and the Warlock”, my pulp novel. I need to get the artist to minimize the background image on the back cover to make the text more legible. Other than that, I’m pleased. #book #writing #pulp #publishing

I got some good progress done on Coins of Destiny 3. #writing

“He was best man at the funeral.” #writing

“When you’re insane, you can kill anyone,” he said, fondling the knife. “And even if you aren’t they’ll treat you like you are.” #writing #character

“His metaphors were a broken window welcoming all thieves.” #writing #metaphor

“His character could best be described as ‘slime’. He went through life leaving a slippery trail, that although easy to follow no one cared to.” — too much exposition #writing #character #throwawayline

I’m fighting the urge to start a new novel and instead focusing on planning my WIP. I’m still a pantser at heart, but I do see the value of organizing thoughts which is the pantser fodder. #writing

The funny bit about humor is that it exists to subvert your expectations. #writing #humor #comedy