“Sometimes, characters don’t need a name,” said Fred, the second window washer. “You don’t want to confuse the reader. What’s your take?” he asked Tom Steward, the first window washer. #writing

“Just because you have the rhythm doesn’t mean you know the song.” #writing

It’s time for a break. I’ve added another 1K words this lunch hour. Up to 13K. #writing

“There haven’t been signs of life on Earth in years.” #writing #throwawayline

I’d love to find a writing retreat within a couple hours drive of me. I think I’ll do what I did last year next year. #writing

Writing is a form of acceptable insanity. #writing #life

“Many avoid hanovers. Many invite hangovers. Many are talked into hangovers. Many are forced into hangovers. Many live in a hangover. Wisdom is knowing which you are and if you care.” #writing

“How do you want your steak cooked?” “Medium-sick.” #writing #throwawayline

It’s time to eat and take a break from writing. I’m at 12K words. #writing

Overheard: “That’s unheard of.” Actually, they must have heard of it, and now I have as well. #writing #character

Overheard: “A little extra money never hurt anybody.” I disagree. Just look at everyone with too much money, nowadays. #writing #character

“Life is a bad joke perpetrated by a god with no real sense of humor.” #writing

Next few scenes planned out. I’m sure things will drift and change once I get into writing them. Time to quit for today and do something else. It is, after all, Friday. #writing

“Wishing for something to happen, is like waiting for a unicorn to show up.” #writing

Time for a break. Another 1K added to the story. Up over 11K words, so far. #writing

I made some curry popcorn to munch on while I write. #writing

One of my beta readers has been reading my WIP and loves it so far. Even the weirdness. Hopefully, tomorrow, I can crank more words into the mix. #writing

Beware! This is a scam. They charge you for the appearance. No, I didn’t fall or respond to this. #publishing #writing #marketing #failure

Preliminary book title for what I’m currently writing: “The Warlock, The Witches, and The Cat” #writing

Preliminary writing plan for 2025: — publish Coins of Destiny Book II — publish this pulp novel — write Coins of Destiny Book III — submit a short story to Creatures, Crimes and Creativity — maybe something else. #writing

Yes, I have a weird sense of humor. No, rarely does it come through in my writing. There is always humor, but it is always buried deep and usually in satire. #writing #humor

Five hundred words written at lunch. Now, I can eat. #writing

“The Lord of the Rings, The Ringmaster.” #writing #throwawayline

Overheard (same conversation): “He sucked so bad.” Brings up questions… #writing #character

Overheard: “I would rather stay cold than tired.” Then you haven’t been cold. #writing #character