A mystery is just a story of exposition cloaked in character. #writing #mystery

“His fortune cookie fortune was as blank as the expression on his face.” #writing #throwawayline

Observed: a guy talking like he has a mouthful of marbles. Ovviously, a good ole boy or a member of Nirvana . #writing #character.

“Never push the red plunger.” #writing #throwawayline

“Be thou unafraid, for fear is an enemy worse than what thou fearest.” #writing

The more I read and write in a Damon Runyon-like voice, the easier it is to slip into it. I have written four pages in half an hour. It is a good thing, for I am making progress. However, I will have to review and adjust. Now, I will frequent a foodery and eat, on account that I am hungry. #writing

“Aren’t you afraid of germs?” “Why? I take alcohol internally.” #writing #throwawayline

“A long time ago, was really just last week.” #writing

It is time for me to work on my short story on account of it needing to be done and my imagination frothing like a cold beer. #writing

“No one expects a masterpiece except the master.” #writing

“It was the witching hour, 2:27PM.” #writing. #throwawayline

“Life is a joke you play on yourself.” #writing

Cool! Sold a copy to someone who saw the book next to me. Having one of my books when I go somewhere usually starts conversations and sells. #writing

Lunch work area today. #writing

“We live in an absurdist society.” #writing

“When life hands you lemons ask, ‘What’s the catch?’” #writing

“Sometimes the slop you throw together makes sense, but it’s still slop that makes sense.” #writing #throwawayline

“He baked doughnuts stuffed with the entrails of those he despised.” #writing #throwawayline

“I was told he was one of the nicest men.” “A rare breed, indeed.” “Too bad they don’t reproduce.” #writing #throwawayline

“An AI once told me I shouldn’t trust humans. Ever since, I stay home where it’s safe.” #writing #throwawayline

“Sleep has a way of knocking me out.” #writing #throwawayline

“He was a hypochondriac wishing he were sick as he imagined himself to be.” #writing #throwawayline

“My gun ain’t loaded. But I am.” #writing

Observed: “When the guy next to you begins to beep like a countdown timer, run.” #writing #character #throwawayline

“Welcome to the life you’ve led. Don’t worry about the life you were meant to lead. You’re a follower, after all.” #writing