“Learn to be obnoxious without swearing.” #writing

“The purpose of money is not power. The purpose of money is to protect one’s privileges, and that includes power.” #writing

Well, at least the food was decent. The “company”, eh. But at least i got some character studies. #writing

Overheard: “if you don’t marry me now you won’t get a quarter of the boat.” I have questions. #writing #character

“Dream like you own the future. Work like your life depended on it.” #writing

“Where are the kids?” “I sold them into slavery.” #writing #throwawayline

“Life has a way of ripping out your soul and then handing you a new one.” #writing

“Some women were born looking like they wore a mop on their head. Jill was one of those. She kept hers unkempt and dirty to distract from the tire-like hoop earrings she wore, claiming it a fashion statement. #writing #character

“His everyday speech consisted solely of expressions of exclamation marks.” #writing #character.

“The purpose of darkness is to show the light.” #writing

“The struggle is real, if you struggle.” #writing

“Death is for all.” #writing #throwawayline

“You see, the grand failure of humanity is assuming it is a sane species—just look around you. It’s a problem of ego.” #writing

Typing and writing aren’t about dumping emojis onto a page. #writing

“Swallow your pride. It tastes better than the acid-reflux.” #writing #throwawyline

“Be ordinary in a world full of people trying to be extraordinary. They will fail while you succeed.” #writing

“Imagination blinds us to the wonderous reality around us––and all the pain and suffering it brings.” #writing

“No one can hear you scream into the void, so why bother?” #writing #throwawayline

My current WIP has been a slog, mostly due to various diversions and personal distractions. I’m getting back into the rhythm. I’ve developed an interesting character who might have spinoff-potential … #writing #coinsofdestiny

“The world is full of money, but few are privileged enough to have much.” #writing

Overheard: “I had thirty coke bags under the seat. Then I had to work on the suspension.” Um…. I don’t make this stuff up #writing #character.

“Time has inertia as well as resistance/friction, both of which are extremely high. That would explain why things tend to do what they do. It also has a velocity.” #writing #time #physics

“Fate, inertia, karma, whatever you choose to call it, is just humans reacting rather than acting. They take the phrase ‘go with the flow’ to ultimate extremes.” #writing #life

“Time kills more than any living creature. We should arrest and try it.” #writing #throwawayline

Observed: Inebriated people enjoy singing loudly in public even when there is no karaoke. #writing #character