Javier A. Robayo's Blog, page 10
May 2, 2012
Words
"Let me introduce you to my friend Javier A. Robayo, author of THE GAZE"
With that tweet, my new friend from all the way in Australia unknowingly earned himself a devout blog follower, facebook friend, and staunch supporter. It was a great gesture from someone I may never meet in person. And so goes the world of the social network.
I can now call dear friends to people I've only read about, or shared a few tweets with. It's incredible really.
In less than 140 characters...
With that tweet, my new friend from all the way in Australia unknowingly earned himself a devout blog follower, facebook friend, and staunch supporter. It was a great gesture from someone I may never meet in person. And so goes the world of the social network.
I can now call dear friends to people I've only read about, or shared a few tweets with. It's incredible really.
In less than 140 characters...
April 12, 2012
Interview with Samantha
I'm patiently waiting. Okay, I'm trying to be patient. I was told this lady had a penchant for being fashionably late to every appointment so I shouldn't be surprised.
Trying to pass the time, I immerse myself into the next project, coming across a difficult chapter that sucks me right in. Just when I'm about to grasp that elusive cliffhanger, the gate rattles.
"Way to go, dog," I chide my Lab, who in reply, rolls, snorts, and goes back to sleep.
The door opens and a vis...
Trying to pass the time, I immerse myself into the next project, coming across a difficult chapter that sucks me right in. Just when I'm about to grasp that elusive cliffhanger, the gate rattles.
"Way to go, dog," I chide my Lab, who in reply, rolls, snorts, and goes back to sleep.
The door opens and a vis...
April 10, 2012
The Power of a Good Word on your Work
When I first thought of attempting writing a novel, my first test was impressing my wife and my father.
Upon completing THE GAZE, I figured if I manage to evoke an emotional response from my linear-thinking, frank, and overly practical wife, I was onto something. I also figured that if I'm able to meet my dad's high standards, I was also onto something.
After a slew of corrections, I managed to do just that. My wife not only reacted to the journey of Samantha Reddick with tears and...
Upon completing THE GAZE, I figured if I manage to evoke an emotional response from my linear-thinking, frank, and overly practical wife, I was onto something. I also figured that if I'm able to meet my dad's high standards, I was also onto something.
After a slew of corrections, I managed to do just that. My wife not only reacted to the journey of Samantha Reddick with tears and...
