The older you are, the straighter the line you walk. — ancient proverb I just made up

I’m mulling, sans mulled wine, the next few scenes. I know what I need to focus on, but I need to tie it to what I have and what I will have. #writing #planning

“Some people have relatives they consider friends. Some have relatives. Some have friends. I want for any of those.” #writing #character

What does/did your grandmother say that you now say?

If an army marches on its stomach. It won’t get very far. They should try their legs. Unless, of course, it’s an army of snakes. Then, that would be scary.

“Some people chewed gum as if it were a cud. He, however, just chewed his cud.” #writing #throwawayline #character

You know you’re a bad person when someone says, “He was the ____ of ____s. He was ____.” (Fill in the ___ with a person.) #writing #character

Darth Vader: “I find your lack of words disturbing.” Editor: “These aren’t the words you’ve been looking for.” Me: “I have a bad feeling about this.” #writing

Another 500 words addled into the fray. #writing

The world will be declared flat and Pluto a planet.

Food. Writing. What more do I need? #writing

Happy Flake Appreciation Day … I appreciate you.

Buy one of my books during the holidays. Help support one of the feral cats. auteureist.com #books #reading #feral #cat

WIP: Glad it’s working. This tells me I’m on the right track. I still have no idea what genre I’m writing. I’m leaning toward supernatural cozy mystery romance thriller with a cat and other stuff. #writing

Greetings! Remember, you can always be grateful that things aren’t worse. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Criticism never made friends. #life

“Life is easier if you stop worrying about everything.”

Plan for tomorrow: — more writing — errands — house stuff — baking?

Create some new nostalgia. #life

Ugh. I now know six ways this story can end—and they all would work. Decisions, decisions. — straight-forward — foreshadowed — unexpected, but logical — death of the protagonist — antagonist wins. #writing #planning

If you fall while jogging, that’s a runtime error, right?

If your day isn’t weird, then you’re having a good day. #life

It’s time for a break. !K words in one hour. #writing

What is your favorite holiday food (any holiday)?