The more light there is
The less I can see.
A universe full of stars
The brightest blinding me. Continue reading “Misplaced Missive #81 – Blind”
Haiku Sunday – Idea
“Idea”
One lone seed cradled
gently, with space to take root,
can bloom and flourish.
Steve D
Saturday of Book Reviewing – Ginsberg’s Howl and Other Poems
This isn’t so much a review as it is an admittance of inadequacy: I do not possess the proper background to get the most out of these poems. Howl, the piece from which this book takes its name, was first published in 1956, a post WWII masterpiece. I’ve heard amazing things about Ginsberg’s work ‘defining a generation’ and you know what? I guess on a surface level I get that… but not to the depths. Continue reading “Saturday of Book Reviewing – Ginsberg’s Howl and Other Poems”
Friday Write-Day: Forging Ahead
I’m very satisfied with my progress on Manuscript: Charlie this week. One of PW’s cousins made a surprise trip into town, so we spent two evenings catching up with him, which was great.
Even with that little bit of time spent away from WoEM, I revised 34,500 words this week, shy of my goal of 40,000, but still nothing to be ashamed of.
Slightly Revised Marketing Plan… 2018!
Apologies for the late post today. A certain Jessie kept me on a video call for four hours last night.
With the revisions of The Warden of Everfeld: Memento coming along nicely, it’s time to talk about how I’ll be promoting this book.
My marketing efforts last year were focused on audience-building, and that’s largely still the goal. But now, with a tentative release date of early 2018, I need to be sure that the audience I build is actually interested in buying my book.
Misplaced Missive #73 – 91 Days
Today I discovered:
I’m losing my sanctuary.
It can’t be recovered
In 3 months; 91 days. Continue reading “Misplaced Missive #73 – 91 Days”
Haiku Sunday – Fade
“Fade”
Eyelids flickering,
breathing slows and deepens with
sleep overtaking
Steve D
Saturday of Book Reviewing – Vonnegut’s Happy Birthday, Wanda June
This is a play! Which is both new and exciting coming from Kurt Vonnegut’s brilliant, beautiful library. It was, however, also very strange. It was funny, as all his work is, but since it was dialogue driven I almost couldn’t tell he had written it. There’s still his distinct humanist positivity going on, but without his elaborate descriptions and carefully chosen details, I will say it fell a little short for me. This play was really a serious bout of ‘buts’ for me. It was entertaining, but I expected more. The characters were interesting, but they didn’t make me think the way his previous protagonists have. This wasn’t my favorite, but Kurt Vonnegut is still KING. Continue reading “Saturday of Book Reviewing – Vonnegut’s Happy Birthday, Wanda June”
Friday Write-Day: The Inevitable Lull
Well, it happened. Things got int he way of me reaching my goal this week. It’s been a bit stressful at work, so I took a couple of easy nights.
I still got a decent bit done on the revising front, though, so I’m happy about that. Luckily, I have a chance to bounce back. Continue reading “Friday Write-Day: The Inevitable Lull”
Misplaced Missive #68 – Monopoly
More and more I find
I wanna monopolize your time.
Be the one to play
Partner, not foe;
The one to show you,
The ropes and the rewards;
The one to hold you
Steady, never back. Continue reading “Misplaced Missive #68 – Monopoly”
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