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October 23, 2013
October 19, 2013
Passion
There is one thing that many authors seem to lack. In romance through horror the word is passion.
I’m not talking about the lovey, squishy, messy thing between consenting adults. Passion is an author’s burning need to tell the story. It makes the plot and the characters eat at him until he nearly bleeds words. It’s what sets any work apart from the mundane.
All of the craft experience in the world will net a miserable story without this key ingredient. Authors gather around and be honest with us readers.
So I ask you…Do you feel your story like the heat of a summer day, like the cold of a bitter night, like the very inside of your soul?
October 16, 2013
October 13, 2013
A Moment’s conversation…
It only takes a moment to acknowledge the world around you. Most of us are caught up in the motion of our lives.
Sometimes I just need a deep breath and I notice a greater presence in everything. The fog which surrounds me begins to lift.
Have a wonderful Sunday!
October 9, 2013
October 8, 2013
A Series Must Start Somewhere . . .
Reblogged from disappearinginplainsight:
In my third and last post (for now) on the work of self-published author, Patrick O’Scheen, I turn the blog over to the man himself for his thoughts and reflections on the art of series writing. Take it away Patrick.
One, two…three…four…more. A series starts somewhere. It grows from a simple story into an elaborate sequence of plots all tied together by a place, a time, a theme, an opinion, or a thread.
October 4, 2013
Star-crossed Love in the Land of Marithe – A Book Review of “Seer” by Patrick O’Scheen
Reblogged from disappearinginplainsight:
This business of a seer is to see; and if he involves himself in the God-eclipsing activities that make seeing impossible, he betrays the trust that his fellows have tacitly placed in him. (Aldous Huxley)
Welcome to part two of a three post series on the work of self-published author, Patrick O’Scheen. In the first post, I linked back to a review I did of…
October 3, 2013
A Little Halloween Story
“Hey, Jack!” Round, orange…evil. I stared out from my place upon the porch steps and tried my best to grab the interest of the other lantern. Smoke issued from the openings that were at least ostensibly his eyes.
“Did you see those kids?” I began with small-talk, but he continued to ignore me. “That pirate one was chewing something sticky, and he dropped a bit on my stem.” The other jack-o-lantern simply grinned with an impassive expression— without answering my need for attention.
The wind howled plaintively through the trees blowing a few brightly colored leaves against my painted smile. I watched through the shadows as something moved toward our house. The candles near my head sputtered and went out, leaving me and the other pumpkin in darkness.
Footsteps on the path resounded in the chill night air. “Teens! We gotta run!” I shouted, but the truth was I knew that we weren’t going anywhere…
Everyone knows what they like to do with Halloween pumpkins…
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October 2, 2013
The Chronicles of Marithe–Dreamer & Seer by Patrick O’Scheen
Reblogged from disappearinginplainsight:
For the month of October, I plan to be having all kinds of fun romping around with my granddaughters. I’ve also got some great things lined up for my blog readers.
I’m going to kick off the month of October with a three part series on the work of fellow self-published author, Patrick O’Scheen. Some of you may remember that I interviewed Patrick when his first book, …
