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Lucky 7 is a blog challenge. I was invited to take part by author Maria Savva, whose collection of short stories Fusion I read last year, and whose novel The Dream I'm currently reading.
The challenge is to blog 7 lines from unpublished works of fiction. Here are the instructions:
1. Go to page 7 or 77 in your current manuscript (fiction or non-fiction);
2. Go to line 7;
3. Post on your blog the ne... Read more of this blog post »
The challenge is to blog 7 lines from unpublished works of fiction. Here are the instructions:
1. Go to page 7 or 77 in your current manuscript (fiction or non-fiction);
2. Go to line 7;
3. Post on your blog the ne... Read more of this blog post »
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Metallic Dreams
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Revelation Was Wrong
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A Blended Bouquet
by Mark Rice (Goodreads Author) , Writers Inc — published 2009 — 4 editions |
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| Authentic dialogue should always be phonetically accurate, but Wiley Cash goes one further by making his prose phonetic, too. Initially, this grated on me, Cash's felonies against good grammar like pinpricks to my stickler's soul. After a few chapter...more | |
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| Don't be put off by the word 'politics' in the title. This guide deals with language - spoken or written - and how to express oneself clearly in words. Orwell's rules of writing are as relevant today as they were when he wrote them, perhaps even more...more | |
“Dying is the fastest route to fame for an aspiring rock star. The dead man’s melodies become profound, acquiring deep mystery and rising into a realm beyond the reach of human criticism. In the stopping of a heartbeat, the rocker is transformed from decadent, depraved hedonist into misunderstood genius. Aye, death and musical stardom go together like Scotland and rain.”
― Mark Rice, Metallic Dreams
― Mark Rice, Metallic Dreams
“The Devil has all the best tunes? My arse! Metalville just got a new sheriff.”
― Mark Rice, Metallic Dreams
― Mark Rice, Metallic Dreams
“Things began to go wrong when I was seventeen. My band’s twenty-year-old lead guitarist earned seven years in jail for a drug-fuelled spree of violence. The other band members were quick to let go of their musical dreams, but I never did. They did the ‘mature’ thing: after writing off the band as a teenage fantasy, they got real jobs and made some money. They called it growing up. I called it giving up.”
― Mark Rice, Metallic Dreams
― Mark Rice, Metallic Dreams
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“I was ten when I heard the music that ended the first phase of my life and cast me hurtling into a new horizon. Drenched to the skin, I stood on Dunoon’s pier peering seawards through diagonal rain, looking for the ferry that would take me home. There, on the everwet west coast of Scotland, I heard it: like sonic scalpels, the sounds of electric guitars sliced through the dreich weather. My body hairs pricked up, each one a willing receiver for the Thunder-God grooves. To my young ears, the sound of these amplified guitars was angelic (although, with hindsight, I don’t suppose angels play Gibson guitars at ear-bleeding volume). A voice that suggested vocal chords of polished silver soared alongside razor-sharp overdriven riffs. I knew that I was hearing the future.”
― Mark Rice, Metallic Dreams
― Mark Rice, Metallic Dreams
“I realized that the good stories were affecting the organs of my body in various ways, and the really good ones were stimulating more than one organ. An effective story grabs your gut, tightens your throat, makes your heart race and your lungs pump, brings tears to your eyes or an explosion of laughter to your lips.”
― Christopher Vogler, The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers
― Christopher Vogler, The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers
“Dying is the fastest route to fame for an aspiring rock star. The dead man’s melodies become profound, acquiring deep mystery and rising into a realm beyond the reach of human criticism. In the stopping of a heartbeat, the rocker is transformed from decadent, depraved hedonist into misunderstood genius. Aye, death and musical stardom go together like Scotland and rain.”
― Mark Rice, Metallic Dreams
― Mark Rice, Metallic Dreams
“Things began to go wrong when I was seventeen. My band’s twenty-year-old lead guitarist earned seven years in jail for a drug-fuelled spree of violence. The other band members were quick to let go of their musical dreams, but I never did. They did the ‘mature’ thing: after writing off the band as a teenage fantasy, they got real jobs and made some money. They called it growing up. I called it giving up.”
― Mark Rice, Metallic Dreams
― Mark Rice, Metallic Dreams
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Apr 01, 2013 08:58pm
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Hi Mark - I noticed you plan to read The Silk Code. In case you're still interested, there's now an "author's cut" Kindle edition of the novel - available on the Amazon UK site.
Richard wrote: "Have a great time at the Thin Lizzy concert tomorrow Mark!"Thank you, Richard. I can confirm that the boys were back in town...and on excellent form. It's always weird seeing Thin Lizzy without the iconic presence of Phil Lynott on stage, but Ricky Warwick stepped into Phil's unfillable (unPhilable?) shoes and did an admirable job, just as he did on the 2011 tour. Ricky's a Belfast-born boy who grew up in the Scottish town of Strathaven, so he has undisputed Celtic credibility and an attitude to match. I've no tales of debauchery to report, but there was one funny incident at the gig, so I may flesh that out into a blog post of sorts. I'll let you know if I do.
Richard wrote: "Mark, or should I say Mr. Rice?: I just read your blog. The last entry especially was good. Your comic tone made me expect a scene from This Is Spinal Tap, but it somehow twisted into a tale of a ..."Thanks for the compliment, Richard. If Z's persona resonated with you, the book Bad Wisdom might be right up your street. It details the trip Z made to the North Pole (with KLF founder and all-round artistic genius Bill Drummond). Their goal: to place a laminated photo of Elvis Presley on the magnetic North Pole so that The King's vibes of peace, love and rock 'n' roll would shimmer down the Earth's ley lines and bring harmony to the world. The contrast between the chapters by Bill Drummond and those by Z is amazing; Bill describes things in a very literal no-nonsense way, whereas Z's perception of the same events is the result of them having filtered through his chemically enhanced imagination. I found it a hugely enjoyable book.
Mark, or should I say Mr. Rice?: I just read your blog. The last entry especially was good. Your comic tone made me expect a scene from This Is Spinal Tap, but it somehow twisted into a tale of a genuine if free-spirited soul. Even though I don't listen to this type of music I feel like I was there for the event and met Z personally!
Linda wrote: "Hi Mark,Thanks for adding me to your friends list. As a former music writer and columnist, your latest tome sounds fascinating, and seems to be calling me. If you're into animals, check out my ..."
You're welcome, Linda. I love animals, so I'll make a point of checking out your book.
Hi Mark,Thanks for adding me to your friends list. As a former music writer and columnist, your latest tome sounds fascinating, and seems to be calling me. If you're into animals, check out my latest, "Conversations with Mr. Kiki."
Best wishes,
Linda
Shovelmonkey1 wrote: "Thanks for the invite! As well as Pisces Vegetarian Loudmouth... you can also add fellow Scot to the list of things we have in common, although I am exiled in the southern lands (Liverpool) for gen..."Kindred spirits, for sure!
Thanks for the invite! As well as Pisces Vegetarian Loudmouth... you can also add fellow Scot to the list of things we have in common, although I am exiled in the southern lands (Liverpool) for general misdeeds and work purposes.
Hello Mark,Hope this finds you doing wonderful. Catching up with messages has not been my strong point these past two weeks with kids and myself having colds/flu. Doing more clicking around and discovering more on GR than being social until we/I feel better, but I wanted to stop by, say hello and see how you are!
Have an incredible day!!
~*Melissa*~ :-)
Rachael wrote: "Hey Mark, thanks very much for the friend add. Nice to meet you! :)"Hi Rachael. Good to meet you too!
Jennifer wrote: "Hi, Mark! Nice to meet you and connect across the ocean. :-)"Thanks Jennifer. Good to meet you!
Veronica wrote: "Hello, Mark,Nice to meet you...thanks for the friendship."
You're welcome, Veronica. Thank you too. Happy writing!
Jason wrote: "Thanks for friending me up! Hope the writing's going well!"Hi Jason. Thanks for the message. Writing's going OK...moving forwards with novel #2. I hope you're well.
Tamara Rose wrote: "Hi Mark~! Thanks so much for your friendship... :)"You're welcome, Tamara. Thank you too.
Sean wrote: "Hey Mark, how are you?Going to be following the world cup?"
Hi Sean. Just noticed your message. If you're talking about the rugby world cup, the answer's no...I'm going to be getting stuck into my writing instead! I hope you're well.
Samantha wrote: "Hi Mark, yeah, it's nice to meet another Scottish author here on goodreads... I've not really come across many. Metallic Dreams sounds great. All the best
Samantha"
Thanks Samantha. There are some Scottish authors on goodreads, but we're few and far between. I'm impressed by how much you've written. For a 25-year-old author, that's amazing. I've added 'Drip Drop Teardrop' to my to-read list.
Good luck with your writing.
Mark
Hi Mark, yeah, it's nice to meet another Scottish author here on goodreads... I've not really come across many. Metallic Dreams sounds great. All the best
Samantha
Marita wrote: "Hi, Mark. Thanks for the connect. Yes, my book does touch on some of the same subjects as Once Were Warriors. I thought the film was great too. I'll check out your books and your blog. Have a good ..."Thanks Marita. I'll return the favour. :-)
Hi, Mark. Thanks for the connect. Yes, my book does touch on some of the same subjects as Once Were Warriors. I thought the film was great too. I'll check out your books and your blog. Have a good weekend, Marita :)
Melita Christina wrote: "THANK U MARK FOR UR INVITE !!HONORED ;-)HAVE A GREAT DAY !!
MELITA"
You're welcome. Thanks for the friendship!
Jessica wrote: "Hi Mark - Hope you're having a good writing/reading day, Jessica :)"Thanks Jessica. It's been a day of much reading, so the writing will happen tonight to balance things out. I hope your weekend's a creative one!
