“Where do you go when you want to get lost?” #writing

“He wasn’t as educated as a neon tetra.” If you get it, you understand. #writing #throwawayline

Overheard: “Eight-four percent of one hundred dollars is what?” #life #character #writing #failure

“Sometimes you throw something and it sticks to the wall. Small bits of blood and body parts tend to do that.” #writing

“And a fun time was had by all. That is, except for Sam, who never had fun and always complained about the lack of marmite.” #writing #throwawayline

Are you a reader or writer and are looking for a great conference (not a convention), or just in the area, may I suggest Creatures, Crimes, and Creativity in Columbia, MD. creaturescrimesandcreativity.com/2025-auth… Yes, I shall be there being a nuisance as always. #writing #author #books

“Time has a way of showing up when you least need it.” #writing #throwawayline

“Being dead is, pretty much, just like life. You spend most of your time lying around all day. The one good thing is you don’t have to pay taxes while doing it.” #writing #throwawayline

“Daddy, why is the sky blue?” “Because, son, your mommy ran off with my best friend.” #writing #throwawayline

“He was a drummer waiting for his beat.” #writing #throwawayline

“Why do you save money if you never spend it? Saving for the future is OK, but you’re not going to live forever. And there isn’t any good reason to bequeath your money to your kids. They won’t account to much seeing as all they do is cry, eat, and poop their diapers.” #writing #throwawayline

“Justice is most wanted by those who have none.” #writing

Making progress on the short story. Getting into Damon Runyon’s “voice” comes quickly now. We’ll see how it sounds once I’m done. #writing #shortstory

“The emperor is insane and that’s what his followers want.” #writing #throwawayline

“The majority of the world doesn’t care of even know what you’re doing, so you may as well do what you like, apart from hurting yourself or others.” #writing

“The older you get, the more you have to complain about.” #writing

“Life is just death delayed.” #writing

“His life was like a letter in the dead letter bin of the post office.” #writing #throwawayline

“Protecting yourself against the world is a futile endeavor, yet many try ignoring the assassin behind them.” #writing

“Life is simple. You either worry or you panic.” #writing

“He couldn’t balance the basketball on his finger, so they used Photoshop.” #writing #throwawayline #observed #marketing #failure

“He jumped for joy. He also lay down to take a rest soon after.” #writing #character

“You will rot in this jail cell until you talk.” “This is a step up from my apartment.” #writing #throwawayline

“He lived in a small hut and an unassuming life. His was the Hovel of Lessdor.” If you get it, you win no prize. #writing #throwawayline

“Prepare to die! Everyone dies. You may as well be ready. We have a whole-life policy you can buy.” #writing #throwawayline