The little that I know about my father’s history as a sailor boils down to this: there are things I will never know, and for that I should be grateful. His words, not mine. He seems to think I’m not capable of fully comprehending the things he’s done. Well, perhaps that’s true, but I would … Continue reading Writing Exercise: Storytime
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Writing Exercise: The Sea of Antiquities
Mediterranian Sea - 1793 (approx.) I often wonder if living humans realize the wealth they have amassed at the bottom of the ocean. None of which was intentional, certainly, or perhaps was made by some kind of madman, but I never cease to be amazed by the items long forgotten (thus dredged up by … Continue reading Writing Exercise: The Sea of Antiquities
This is a Book: Chapter Twenty-Three
The Forest of Hands and Teeth The inside of the castle dungeons are more than cold, they’re freezing, and there’s little question of why. The entire thing is made of ice, thick layers of the stuff on the walls, on the floor, on the black and gray cell doors. Spiny fingers of deep blue, frozen … Continue reading This is a Book: Chapter Twenty-Three
This is a Book: Chapter Thirteen
To Catch a Pirate It takes me a moment to realize my name (and not Mary’s) has escaped from the man’s lips. Rose, he definitely said Rose. “Y-yes,” I stammer as Randy’s eyes nearly bug out of his head. “Wait,” the boy says incredulously. “Can everyone see her but me?” “We’ve been waiting for quite … Continue reading This is a Book: Chapter Thirteen
This is a Book: Chapter One
Time Stops for No Mouse A body was found floating in the Thames River this morning among the litter. The local police say it’s nothing—a tourist who had too much to drink and a very poor ability to swim—but we locals know different. No man goes swimming at night, not with the bitter London chill … Continue reading This is a Book: Chapter One
This is an Informative Post
Okay, I am super excited to tell you guys about something new I'm going to be doing on Sundays!!! I will be co-writing a novel with a good friend of mine and fellow blogger JuliatheWriterGirl, and we will be posting new chapters on our blogs bi-weekly. This means that starting this Sunday, I will be … Continue reading This is an Informative Post
Query Letters Make You Want to Jump of the Cliff the Earthquake Made
We had an earthquake drill today. Um...what? Yes, that's right, earthquakes. In southern America. *Cough*Cough--we don't have earthquakes here. Apparently--according to the campus-wide text the university sent out--it's national earthquake month. Which doesn't even make sense because the majority of America does not have earthquakes. Apparently they failed to let the professors know this because … Continue reading Query Letters Make You Want to Jump of the Cliff the Earthquake Made
Party Like There’s No To-Maya
I didn't make up the pun in the title . I wish I had. Props to whoever pulled that one out of their brain matter! Since tomorrow is December 21st, 2012, I though it only appropriate that I write a proper post seeing as how--for those of you who have been living under a rock--the world is supposed … Continue reading Party Like There’s No To-Maya
Ghostbusters and the Zombie Apocalypse
I just spent my Saturday night ghost hunting at an old plantation home (equipped with two old barns, slave quarters, and two graveyards--one for the family and the other for slaves--though the slave one can only be found during the daytime). Now when you think about this place, don't think "historically revived plantation home with … Continue reading Ghostbusters and the Zombie Apocalypse
Ultimately Useless Stories 