Phishing and scammers prey on those who love to gamble and lose. #life #failure

“Her face was like an old road that had seen a lot of traffic.” #writing #throwawayline

If a publishing “agent” contacts you, they are struggling for business of phishing. Real agents are swamped or busy promoting their existing clients. Real agents don’t go looking for authors, authors go looking for them. #writing #publishing

Yes, I’ll be getting a Switch 2 ASAP. I’m a gadget freak/nerd/geek.

“A snake in the hand is worth a snake in the grass.”

Anyone remember Oberon? The programming language? Or transputers? #programming

It is best to walk away from strangers offering fame and fortune. — ancient proverb I just made up

Here is today’s latest publishing spam:

In order to be dishonest, you first lie to yourself. — ancient proverb I just made up

Observed: someone folding their suit jacket and placing it in their car. I’m imagining he has a tub full of water in the back seat and is starting a mobile laundry service. #character #writing

“On every border, stood tourists not wanting to enter the country due to the chaos within. Where greatness was promised, poverty reigned.” #writing

“He was a farmer looking for love and all he found was a pig.” #writing #throwawayline

“You pray to your god and all you have to show for it are hope and sore knees.” #writing

I guess I’m allowed to eat today. Soup/salad or salmon is what I’m leaning toward.

Went through the marked-up version of “To Wield Power” from the line editor. Just a couple of minor fixes needed which I can knock out today. Tomorrow, I’ll do another readthrough and push it out. #writing #editing #publishing

Hello. Don’t give up just because you’re frustrated and angry. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

The internet is not a credible source.

“We are all denizens of our fears.” #life #writing

It’s not enough to survive if you don’t live. #life

Did you know that April is half-over and that tax day is tomorrow, here in the US? We are almost 1/3 of the way through 2025.

Overheard: “She was camel-toed…” That would be a great business in the desert. Towing with camels. #writing #throwawayline

“Success is empowering the good in people.” #life #success

Your desire to control the behavior or existence of others is your insecurity. #life

Any (news) headline that uses “might” isn’t news, but conjecture or clickbait. #news #failure