Perhaps I write my little blog posts to talk back to me. But I felt as though my novel, 5th&Hope was finished. In other words, there was a voice in my head that told me not to mess with it anymore. It remains to be seen, IF - I'll get a serious publishing offer. If not, I have decided I'll simply self-publish it, and see what happens. Because I write for pure enjoyment. Some people like to play golf, some paint, I write. So, I decided to restart a project with the working Continue Reading
13 Reasons Why, Why? Netflix
"Bud, I love you," he said. He nervously laughed. "But I don't want to read your first book." Why? That is the singular question I have for Netflix. I enjoy Netflix. I watch comedy themed shows all the time off Netflix. I love good, thought-provoking stand-up comedians. I like several of the original shows that Netflix has produced, for example, Bloodline. A terrific show. In truth, I love thought-provoking art. At first, Netflix hooked me for a modest subscription fee Continue Reading
St. Petersburg, Running with the old people
Last Friday, I had several early morning meetings in downtown Sarasota which was less than an hours drive by auto for me down I-75, I would have picked an exit, and then made a sharp right-turn and I would have driven my car until I could almost see through the front windshield at the blue Gulf of Mexico. Over the decades, I have driven the route hundreds of times. So, I got up well before dawn, and I took off in the dense humidity on my 5 plus mile run, jog, and walk route from downtown Continue Reading
In St. Petersburg today, this author’s wrist tendinitis
It has been many years since I started writing, and I found just enough courage to share my novels, my poems, and my thoughts. I am quite aware - if you share anything within the internet clouds, it stays in those invisible clouds - forever. But, I want to share a rather humiliating experience from yesterday, as it was equally humorous - it just depends on your perspective. I'll explain further, but first, keep in mind, my first published novel was Bobby's Socks - it taught me a lot Continue Reading
Walking along near downtown, St. Petersburg
In truth, I write my little blog posts for me. In a way, I'm talking back to me, about things that occur to me, and that cause me to wonder about things that I don't fully understand. I suspect those that read my little blog posts, they tend to have the same questions, and thoughts. Today, I am privileged to age, to watch my once thick brown hair begin to feel thinner, and to look back at my reflection from my bathroom mirror as the strands slowly devolve into a grayish hue. But I am Continue Reading
Running in the rain, downtown St. Pete
As anyone that has lived in Florida for any length of time will tell you, in the summer time, it rains. The rain, and lightning, appear as regular participants in daily summer time life. It has to do with weather related factors that I have zero control over. It will rain for 20 minutes or so, and then the bright sun light will reappear. I live in downtown St. Petersburg, and almost everyday, I take off on my 5 mile run - walk, through old northeast with its uneven red brick streets, Continue Reading
Today, in St. Petersburg, Florida
I am quite fortunate to have lived in many interesting places, but now, I think l enjoy living in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, the best. And not because of the obvious reasons, but because it's sort of an artists paradise. And it has a day-to-day small town feel. On the weekends, I can roam the city streets and visit galleries, or museums and the like. I have to admit, I love being anonymous in a crowd, and listening to the comments from patrons looking at a piece of art. Many Continue Reading
A Fresh Candle For…
I wrote this poem thinking about someone special to me. They are gone, but I would like to think they have folded into another existence that we cannot see. I suspect everyone has someone they light a candle for, someone they hope to remember. If you take 2 minutes to read this, I would ask that you think of that person, first... A Fresh Candle For... I cannot sleep, Tick, tock, I breathe in, Tick, tock, I exhale, Tick…, snap…, tock, I feel chilled, Tick, tock, Oh, dearly Continue Reading
The opening -5th & Hope
After a brief respite, I returned to my editing cave, and I have been dutifully working through my editors edits. But I have decided to share the opening to the novel, 5th&Hope. Over the years I have learned to follow my instinctual sense as to where to follow for a story. I don't start writing until I know the ending - I think the ending to 5th&Hope might be a surprise. The underlying themes delve into faith, abortion and race relations. The book title comes from the exact Continue Reading
“To Love is to act” ~ Victor Hugo’s final words.
"To Love is to act." Victor Hugo's last words. Lately, for a variety of reasons, I've been a bit uninspired to write, or to finish the final edits for 5th&Hope. But the other day, a business friend walked into my office, and she told me to keep writing, and to not give up, even though my current novel, 5th&Hope has only gotten rejection responses from the big, bad publishing world. So what's the point? IF I can't get published, cliche', cliche', cliche'... Now, Don't cry for Continue Reading
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