Criticism without being constructive is just an insult.

“The Exercisist” - Terror in the gym. #writing #prompt #throwawayline

I find it interesting how much my readers get invested in my characters. I’m sure many authors are invested in their characters. For me, they are just characters. I try to make them real, but I don’t suspend belief when writing or reading them. #writing #character

“The more you worry, the less you focus.” — ancient proverb I just made up

“She sealed it with a kiss—a kiss of death from a seal.” #writing #throwawayline

Wings or salad… wings or salad… wings or salad? Life is full of life-altering decisions.

“He was wicked stupid. He thought everything in the movie was real.” #wicked #throwawayline

Don’t forget you can goof off all this week since there are multiple holidays within it.

People tend to get sick around the holidays because they relax and all the stress and pent-up problems are released. #life

Sold a copy of “To Preserve Health” to the couple. So, you never know. #writing

Overheard: A married(?) couple. The male “You can order whatever you want.” This at a wings place. Either the guy is cheap or controlling. #writing #life #character #failure

Another 800 words. It’s time to eat some wings. #writing

600 words so far this morning. A goodly start. #writing

17ºF ? Yup. It’s winter sans snow.

Who thought that “trends” was a good idea? Oh right, people who want to sell you stuff. #marketing #failure

Books give you a life if you don’t like the one you have. #books #reading #library

Happy National Cookie Exchange Day No cookies here…

Nibbage. #fountainpen

Ack! Too much caffeine! That’s why I’m not big on caffeinated coffee.

Good morning. Another early morning. It’s too dark out. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Vicious Rumor: Apple to release a self-driving Home Pod mini with AI and a 7” display. #apple #homepod

Plan for tomorrow: — write some more — read — eat — maybe play a game or two — relax

Time to relax. I cranked out 2200 words today. #writing

“Even Death averted its eyes when dealing with him. Most of the time, it just skipped the house.” #writing