“Life is an exercise you try to do until you’re dead.” #writing

Simple objects can be critical to the meaning/existence of a character, not just the universe/reality. #writing #character

Do you write books with symbolism? Why use symbolism over just stating your point? Yes it’s more “high-fallutin’” but can be lost. “Sometimes, a dream is reality.” #writing #symbolism

“Some people are just reactions to what happens in their life, and not a complete person.” #writing

Things I’v learnt as a pantser: outlining is time well-spent. an outline should be thrown out once complete. It’s bound to be broken. trust your instinct/muse/money/drugs/rocknroll write for the love not the money. You don’t want to be an artistic prostitute. Flame on! #writing

I got a nice response to “The Cat and the Warlock” this morning. That’s always appreciated. #writing

“Being “found out” isn’t a bad thing. It reveals (not exposes) to the world who you are, not what you present. It’s your job to ensure you are what you present.” #writing #life

There is a version of writing called “profiteering”. This is where you get good at marketing and writing the books people want to read. This doesn’t make you a “better” writer. Flame on! #writing

“Death is the first step in losing your beliefs.” #writing #life

“We all stand for something. Even if it’s refusing to stand for anything. How you stand also matters.” #writing

“Not fearing death doesn’t mean you look forward to dying.” #writing

“Adventures are never fun if you die in one.” #writing

“He rolled his Rs the way they rolled him as a drunk.” #writing #throwawayline

“Insanity, like time, has a way of catching up with you.” #writing

“life is full of surprises and death is one of them. “ #life #writing

“Your life is not one of epic quests, but of simple joys overlooked.” #writing #life

“If your timeline ceases to exist with you in it, were you killed if you never existed? Is the man who wiped your timeline from existence a mass-muderer?” #writing #philosophy #oot2

I’m just mind dumping lines and ideas for a future time travel novel. I should be working on my WIP. #writing

“Sacrifice tomorrow to preserve the past.” #writing

“Colonel, there’s ome thing worse than a drunk and that’s a maudlin drunk. And that’s you.” #writing

“Life is ephemeral. Don’t believe me? Just wait.” #writing

“Most fascination as with infatuation, is short-lived.” #writing

“Boredom causes death. Boredom causes innocent boys to join the army, not knowing what lay before them.” #writing

I was eating dinner and someone asked me about my book and the SuperNote. I gave them the book. #writing #supernote

Just had someone come up to me and say they liked my Coins series. Wow. Unsolicited and appreciated. #books #reading #writing