As a series of rocks tumbled down the slope, a cloud of gray dust ascended and collapsed quickly due to the thin air. A small wolf spider scrambled to avoid certain death, or at least a very bad day. Michael had been stuck in this spot for at least twenty minutes and had little to show for his progress. He …
Thanksgiving was nice. I stuffed myself on enchiladas (very traditional, I know…). They weren’t even turkey enchiladas, but they did contain their fowl brethren, chicken. Everyone seemed to enjoy them. In other news, I spent a good deal of time today sitting in an empty office and working hard on my next story. I’m very excited about where it’s going …
I normally don’t give much credence to the meaning of Thanksgiving, but I thought that it was at least something I could post about: My wife. There’s much to be said about having someone that keeps you laughing and is always there to listen to your problems (when you actually talk about them). My family. Without their unconditional support and …
I think I’ve come up with a storyline I’m happy with. Next I just need to finalize my outline and start spitting out the words. My current employer requires someone to be in the office this Friday (the day after Thanksgiving for any non-USers reading this). Most folks get it off, so it will likely be very quiet. A great …
So, with regard to my writing method, I’m trying a different tack with the next story. I think part of reason it took me so long to crank out a very short piece like Beta-Carotene is that I was trying to multitask. I started to edit without even finishing my story and found that at one point, I had barely …
I decided to begin anew and start another short story (thanks for chiming in Wes). Yesterday, I began putting together an outline. I’m at the stage where I have a general idea of atmosphere, but I’m having a hard time figuring out where the story should go. More specifically, I’m struggling to make it interesting. I can spit-shine and polish …
As I recuperate from my travels and stew over my next story, I thought I’d upload some photos I snapped in Omaha (not the greatest quality since I used my cell phone). The town has a very interesting feel. During the weekdays, it was as if everyone stayed inside to avoid certain death. The streets were practically empty. Folks would …
It’s been less than a full day since I posted my first short story and I’ve already received some excellent feedback. Thanks redditors! It was better received then I expected for my first shot, so I am thrilled about that. I knew the piece would not be without faults and a few folks provided some new perspective. Unfortunately, I now …
Charlotte stopped arguing with Jacob, not because she was wrong or right, but because she was exhausted. How long had they been holed up in this dim, cold place? One minute, she was lounging around with a group of her closest friends, bathed in bright light and blanketed with a fine layer of Muzak. Suddenly, she found herself and her …
You won’t hear much from me for the next few days as I’ll be working lots of hours in Omaha, Nebraska.. Just flew in and it’s chillllly. But when I have downtime, I’ll be adding to and modifying my short story. -beatbox32