TEASER ALERT! I've postponed Three Kings for the time being to focus on a project I'm really passionate about. This one has been stewing in my brain for weeks and I'm excited to finally get to write it!
THE END.
Two simple words of pure deceit for every writer. It was a triumphant day. I finished the first draft for "The Gallery" but I won't fool myself this time. I know better. The true work begins now.
Is horror literature slowly dying (not a pun)? I've contacted two local horror book clubs and both said they are discontinuing due to lack of attendance/participation.
How far into a book do you read before expecting something significant to happen? I'm reading one right now, and it's not bad, but I'm 45% through it, and nothing has occurred to move the story along. It's just more discussion about what has already happened.
It's my birthday today. If anyone was thinking of getting me something, posting a review of Club Llithium on Amazon & Goodreads (if you've read it) would be a great idea. Getting over the 50 review hump on Amazon would be the best present ever.
@GBraggsJr23
I've been reading your reports from camp. I'm super stoked about the secondary this year, could be a top 5 unit. D-line still has something to prove in my book, let's see it happen
#ChicagoBears
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Had fun writing this line this morning for the sequel to Club Llithium.
"Some say one man's trash is another man's treasure. In this case, one man's trash was another man's means of disposing of a dead body."
Just finished Holly by
@StephenKing
. Big fan of his but I didn't fall in love with this one. Felt a bit forced and formulaic at times. But Holly Gibney is a gem of a character and deserved her own stand alone story damnit!
@stevehillwriter
Maybe avoid using the work OK at all. A little slang makes a character feel real but you can probably find other ways to express that other than that word. It has like a bazillion synonyms.
Double whammy this week! I advanced to Round 2 of the NYC Midnight Short Story 2024 writing challenge. If you want to read my short story, here's the link to it on my website!
Proud moment tonight. Watching Avengers with the boys and the youngest pointed to Thor and said "Dada". I mean it was the moment where he was missing an eye but I'll take it!
@StephenKing
I know of your dislike of adverbs, but in situations of heavy dialogue... Don't you find repeating the word "said" so often and in such short order lulls the reader into a sleepy state?
If the CIA was monitoring my text messages with my wife they'd be very concerned...
"Going on a run, I need to get myself into a murdering mood."
(I'm writing the last few chapters of my next novel)
Get ready for the !HOTTEST! book to hit your summer reading list. Club Llithium's sequel is coming fast! Click the FOLLOW button to stay in the loop.
#thegallery
#BooksWorthReading
I usually reserve Sundays for taking a break on social, but today is special. I'm making a deal with all of you. If the Bears beat the Packers in Lambeau, I will release my latest short story "Joy" 100% for FREE.
#chicagobears
@GBraggsJr23
(cuz I know u Bears no1 fan)
@NFL
Birthday Eve for me. Set up a bounce house in the backyard for the boys. Which means I get to chill on the back patio couch, watching baseball, and drinking beer like a king haha
How it feels picking a shopping cart from at the grocery store. Will you get the one that sounds like a screaming cat or the one that makes the linoleum feel like your off-roading?
Finished Quarterbacks on Netflix last night... For a show that drops more f-bombs than South Park I couldn't find one time where Kirk Cousins curses. Come on, everyone curses!
#quarterbacks
#kirkcousins
Mysterio might be the worst villain in the MCU. He ruined the lives of not only Peter but his best friends because of his own narcissism and vindictiveness.
@deloisivete
For real... I couldn't find a good parking spot today at Safeway and started my route through the store left to right (instead of my usual right to left). I couldn't find like 10 items on my list and gave up. Will try again tomorrow
Go home
#Amazon
, you're drunk. I have never and will never purchase arms or hats for a chicken. Please stop targeting me with 'deals' for these products. I do not own a chicken!
@ParanormalJunk2
There's a small pop who loved American Pie a lot who have a legit thing for her, but in general most people below the retirement age don't think she's "sexy". Still a spectacular actress
Indie authors, I've caught up on my TBR pile. I'm looking for a fresh horror book from one of you as my next read. Please drop your links in the comments! Bonus if it's got a monster in it.