“He shot hoops because he knew they never shot back.” #writing #throwawayline

I’m still pondering/thinking/musing on/considering/thinking about how to end this story.. I do NOT want a choose your own adventure book. Too many good options. Luckily, I’m just at the midpoint. #writing #pulp

There are people in everyone’s life where an appearance by Statler and Waldorf would be appropriate and welcome. #life

If you take your writing too seriously, maybe you shouldn’t be writing fiction. #writing #failure

Many are the days you forget and ignore as you go through life. Those are the ones worth remembering. #life

The holidays are next week. Even if you don’t celebrate either (or both), reflect on the mess you helped create this past year. Visit friends and family, you sort of get along with. Don’t regift to the same group. Enjoy being you. And remember, you might just be the drunk uncle. Happy holidays.

“He read the ad that promised 30% off. He paid a lot, just to lose 5 pounds.” #writing #throwayline

“Mary had a little lamb. With a little beef With the way it was cooked. She thought she’d been rooked. For, it wasn’t lamb, But goat, So, on the website, She did downvote.” #writing #throwawayline

Yes, I’m mind-dumping in order to get the cruft out of my brain to make room for usable thoughts.

“Stare into the sun. Learn wisdom. At least, as far as staring into the sun goes.” #writing

Power without responsibility is a lying arrogant child. — ancient proverb I just made up

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