Where did you go? What did you write about? I haven't done it in ages. I'm thinking it's about time.
Have you ever just wandered off with your notebook and pen?
The Personal Reward for Going into the Arts is Enormous
A Good Story is A Good Story, Even if You Don’t Like Remakes
I have a love/hate relationship with remakes. Some are good and some are well, not so good. I believe it depends on the story itself. A good story can carry almost any remake, if you have three key elements: great writing, great actors and a good story. I watched the 2005 remake of King Kong …
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An Unfortunate Son – Parts 7 and 8
7 – As The World Turns Lois walked into the house and before she closed the door, she saw headlights approaching. “Richard. Thank God.” She stood in the doorway and waited for him and then stepped back as he entered. "Richard, are you alright?" she whispered in the dark. She poured herself a glass of …
A Writing Challenge – If You’re Interested
Frederic William Burton (1816-1900) Hellelil and Hildebrand, The Meeting on the Turret StairsFirst of all, let me say I love being able to schedule posts. 🙂 Question: Have you ever looked at a painting or even a well done photograph and immediately, the image comes to life in your imagination and a story unfolds? The painting …
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An Unfortunate Son – Parts 5 and 6
5 – What’s in the Box? Clark had barely reached the newsroom when his line began to ring. "Hello?" "Clark you know it's me. I'm on my way up. I'm waiting for the elevator." "Okay Lois. How'd you get here so fast?" "I flew Clark! How do you think? You didn't do too bad yourself, …
From Bucharest to Baltimore – A Review That Left Me in Tears
If you're a writer, how do you measure your success? Do you base it on how many books you've sold? Is it making piles of money or maybe your Amazon ranking? Since the first time I held my debut novel in my hands, I've tried to measure my success in shot glasses. That warm jolt …
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Stop the Presses! (I’ve always wanted to yell that lol) “Fireflies” is a Finalist!
News flash! I just received an e-mail from my publisher and friend, Kitty Bullard, that "Fireflies" is a FINALIST in TWO categories for the Readers' Favorite Book Awards! Fiction - Historical - Event/Era David Cornish MD 1918 Sheryn MacMunn Finding Out Pamela Atherstone ...Like Footprints in the Wind Linell Jeppsen Deadman's Lament J Bradley Van Tighem …
“An Unfortunate Son” Parts 3 and 4
3 – Brains and Brawn The car stopped in front of the courthouse and Lois and Clark exited telling Jack to relax and that they'd call him when they were ready to head back to the Planet. "Okay Clark, I'll be right back I'm just going to run to the ladies room. That was a …
“An Unfortunate Son” Parts 1 and 2
Tonight I begin posting my Superman "Fan Fiction" serial called "An Unfortunate Son." As I posted last week, I wrote this about eight years ago after I found out the Superman franchise was put on hold after "Superman Returns." The movie had received a great deal of criticism in the hard core Superman fan arena …
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