“You don’t need power if everyone agrees with you. Of course, if there is no one around to disagree, that works as well. That’s what power is for, after all–to eliminate those who disagree with you.” #writing

“The New Dark Ages weren’t so bad if you survived and were an idiot.” #writing

“You may not be dead, but give it time.” #writing

“The rain pitter-pattered on his head, which did little if anything to alleviate his headache, but at least he could dance and rap to its beat.” #writing #throwawayline

“In the darkness, the sun sang to him.” #writing

“The Cat and the Warlock” are now out of my hands for a while. I’ve just pushed it for a cover design. #writing #pulp

“People will often wear leggings just so they can fight those laughing at them.” #writing #sports #character

What if you are the AI avatar version of true self that was sent back to this point in time? How would you know? #writing

“A sports contract is just an agreement to indentured servitude.” #writing

“When in doubt, check your drawers. “ This has different meanings to those from the US and UK. Which isn’t to say you can’t use it for humor. #writing #humor

“When life comes knocking at the door, you let it in. When Death comes knocking, it doesn’t wait.” #writing

We write stories to prove we are alive. #writing

“The emperor sat on his throne. All of his advisors, guards, servants and supplicants were gone. He was alone. But that had been his plan all along—to kill everyone and everything that stood in his way. And all did.” #writing

“I speak for the squirrels.” “You’re nuts.” #writing #throwawayline

“Not every word out of his mouth was the truth. Some of them were just more truthful than others.” #writing #character

“His life was like a long straight highway that missed all the interesting sites.” #writing

I sold a copy of “to Preserve Health” just now. Again, someone wondering what I was doing. #writing

“Life has a way of making you feel dead while you’re still alive.” #writing #throwawayline

“The priest looked like hell.” #writing

“When you have a life, you don’t need a wife.” #writing #throwawayline

Yeah, it’s that kind of day. Seriously, people. Writing agents, promoters, and publishers do not need to cold-call or spam to get business. They are drowning in submissions without having to do so. If they weren’t, they wouldn’t sending out so many rejection letters. #publishing #writing

Looking good, so far. Time to start work on “Coins of Destiny 3”. auteureist.com/CoD/ #writing #book

I just got “The Cat and the Warlock” back from the editor. Only minor changes needed. I should be able to deal with them in the next day or two. #writing #editing

I’m still waiting to get “The Cat and the Warlock” back from the editor. #writing #pulp

Short story needs one more readthrough. I’ll send it off tomorrow. For now, it’s lunch time. #writing.