“When was the last time you married someone you loved? Lust has no place in marriage.” #writing #throwawayline

“His life was abstract.” #writing

“He was the beast no one dared name. So, he called himself Tim.” #writing

“He was like putty in her hands—silly.” #writing

“Never underestimate the power of gruel as window caulk.” #writing

Every monster has its motivation. #writing

“He salivated over her. She was disgusted and kneed him, pushing him off.” #writing

“Many assume that God is aroung to clean up your messes. God isnt your babysitter.” #writing

“Appreciate what you dont have. You could be stuck with crap.” #writing

“God got fed up with all the idiots, ended all life, and closed up shop.” #writing

Hm. I may be on a panel discussing the use of AI in writing during C3. I hope they are ready. #writing #mdc3con #ai

Time for the meal of the day. Settling in to take notes on people and listen in on stuff. #writing

“The strongest will fall. They always do.” #writing

“Remember how you used to be. Aren’t you glad you aren’t the person you were yesterday? Now, imagine how you will be tomorrow. Just because you’re lost today doesn’t mean you were or will be. You know the way. You just have to take it.” #writing #character

“‘Heroes are a fiction made to make us feel better in our pain. We prefer to sit around and moan. We are placated sheep looking forward to our slaughter. We were meant for more.’ Jason examined the old man who sat staring up at the stars. ‘What are sheep?’ ‘We all are.’” #writing

“Life is like a box of chocolates. Crusty-white and old.” #writing #throwawayline

“You can accept your fate, but don’t give up when you do.” #writing #character

“Frailty, my boy, isn’t a sign of age. It’s a sign that you’ve given up.” #writing #character

“Legalized abuse is still abuse.” #writing #throwawayline

“He sat on his throne of gold having outlawed gold.” #writing

“There is a speed to thought. Therefore, there is an an acceleration to thought. That’s just the physics of thought. Most, rarely get out of first gear.” #writing #character

“Good luck coupled with intelligence is a potent force. Few are lucky. Even fewer are intelligent.” #writing #character

“We are all The Other. No one conforms. No one belongs. The best any of us can do is be ourselves and gather people around us who see something of themselves in us.” #writing #character

“His life was steeped in mystery and the tea trade.” #writing #throwawayline

“‘No one is perfect. So sayeth the Lord, thus convicting himself.’ — Jan, the Lost Apostle.” #writing #throwawayline