“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

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