A tall blond woman approached a disheveled man sitting beside the front door of First Bank of Ransom. She kicked him hard with a well-worn heel. When he didn’t respond she kicked him again. “Hey, I’m sitting here,” the man shouted. “Oh, it’s you,” he added with a drunken slur. “I think your starting toContinue reading “Opening Scene 2 – Dramatic”
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Opening Scene 1
“Loosen these ties that bind!” Erik shouts as he struggles with his bound hands. “If not tie them like a hangman’s noose and send me to heaven.” “Kill me now and save me the struggle of this horrific dystopian life. I do not want to be transported in this archaic way to my death. IContinue reading “Opening Scene 1”
Day 1 – Healing the relationship – COz
So I’ve been discussing the relationship with my novel COz and there has been some more progress during the reconciliation. Thoughts of reworking and organizing bring back excitement and thoughts of grandiose. One issue was character introduction. I initially introduced my protagonist and a small group of supporting characters. I tried to make it aboutContinue reading “Day 1 – Healing the relationship – COz”
Reconciliation- C.O.z
So, as with most relationships, I’ve had consistent thoughts about reconciliation with my ex-novel City of Zombies. Don’t tell him though, this is between you and me. The issue is I am working off a flawed idea. A path for the new novel that I never fleshed out. City of Zombies was maybe 50% completedContinue reading “Reconciliation- C.O.z”
Fear and writing
Let’s talk about what I like to write about, that would be my individual fears. Whatever would potentially scare me keeps me interested. My favorite shorts are the ones that I was able describe the best. With Charlie, I found I was able to portray the fathers distress over losing his daughter. Followed by theContinue reading “Fear and writing”
So many things going on. Such anger, so completely obvious and in your face. It’s too much. I miss the days when we were limited to the 6:00 news and maybe a rumor that the neighbors lost their dog and we had to help find him. I grew up afraid of a few logical things.Continue reading
A divorce of sorts
I think I’m leaving City of Zombies. We are separating. Over 10 years work but it’s just not working out. It’s me City of Zombies, not you.It should of been an amicable divorce… well…It will not sign the papers!We have agreed that huge things need to change. Better storytelling, improved character development. The scenery isContinue reading “A divorce of sorts”
The Minotaurs
So, this starts my new attempt to write everyday. It’s partially free writing with minimal edits. I want to get words on screen. It will not be eloquent or perfect but hope it will be fun. I just happen to be doing it in the bathroom of the church next to my house. There isContinue reading “The Minotaurs”
Thoughts on Ego
It is difficult trying to be honest with things. Especially writing. Facing the uncomfortable facts that I am not as awesome as I thought I was. Writing something short and coherent is different then writing a long, drawn out novel. I’ve spent so much time on this zombie novel and it’s just not glued together.Continue reading “Thoughts on Ego”
Sad news about City of Zombies
I have some sad news about my long-winded attempt to complete this story. I think I’m ready to declare it legally dead. I just have little interest in continuing to try to fix it. It lost direction a long time ago and it will not recover. I’ve begun to separate the pieces into smaller storiesContinue reading “Sad news about City of Zombies”
