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Moejoe · 04-27-2010, 05:07 PM

I'm writing a short story called Kunt, it's about a man with a really unfortunate and terribly embarrassing second name - Bush.

Steven Lyle Jordan · 04-28-2010, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Moejoe

I'm writing a short story called Kunt, it's about a man with a really unfortunate and terribly embarrassing second name - Bush.

"My name is SUE! How do you DO?"

Joebill · 05-01-2010, 03:45 PM

I am attempting to locate a series of poems I wrote some years ago and turn them into a compilation. Dream 11 I posted is one of them. The series is 20 or 21 dreams and 5 nightmares. Some I was uncertain of and I named one of them Dream 7/Nightmare 2.

Once I find them, I'll go over them as some of my early work has typos in them... put them together, then post them in epub books.

kennyc · 05-01-2010, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Joebill

I am attempting to locate a series of poems I wrote some years ago and turn them into a compilation. Dream 11 I posted is one of them. The series is 20 or 21 dreams and 5 nightmares. Some I was uncertain of and I named one of them Dream 7/Nightmare 2.

Once I find them, I'll go over them as some of my early work has typos in them... put them together, then post them in epub books.

Good for you! Were you inspired by Poetry Month? I seem to have drifted back to a poetry phase and am working on finishing a few and focusing some time on writing poetry.

DaringNovelist · 05-01-2010, 08:55 PM

Okay here is the opening page of my work in progress. I've been on a break from it, but I will be finishing it in May. I shall prime my enthusiasm by letting the world see! (It's a mystery suspense - humor and cozy flavor.)

****
Doctor Cannon dashed in, late, through the waiting room entrance. The room was empty.

"Is Gwen here yet?" she asked the receptionist.

"Not yet."

Gwen Littleton was always exactly on time, inspite of an apparent reluctance to come at all. Dr. Cannon furrowed her brow and went into her private office.

She almost didn't see the man in the perfectly pressed trenchcoat sitting quietly in the chair in the corner, where he would see her before she saw him. Neat, quiet, exuding control like a goddamn spy.

"You're George," she said, not a question.

"George Starling. Yes." Slight accent, vaguely British to go with the trenchcoat and cool, lurking presence.

She glanced back at the receptionist and shut the door.

"Gwen sent you, didn't she?"

"Yes."

"Dammit!"

She threw her papers on the desk and went around to sit behind it. He sat forward, resting his elbows on his knees, and watched her.

"I can't talk to you about her," she told him.

"I'm aware of that."

"Then why are you here?"

"I believe Gwen was under the impression that I could talk to you instead."

"You can't take her therapy for her."

"It was that or cancel."

(The whole first chapter is at [Promotional links removed - MODERATOR)

Camille

Joebill · 05-02-2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

Good for you! Were you inspired by Poetry Month? I seem to have drifted back to a poetry phase and am working on finishing a few and focusing some time on writing poetry.

Nope. I had no idea it was Poetry Month.

kennyc · 05-02-2010, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Joebill

Nope. I had no idea it was Poetry Month.

Hee-Hee.....I haven't really paid that much attention this year myself. I did notice that there is a new Tony Hoagland collection out that I'm about to go pick up.

Looking forward to seeing your work.

Ricky Sides · 05-02-2010, 11:22 AM

I'm currently working on book 7 of my Peacekeeper series.

Have a great day,
Ricky

ASparrow · 05-02-2010, 12:46 PM

I'm revising the sequel to Xenolith (18 chapters done, but Chapter 19 is the most dreadful gibberish),

I am also currently "un-writing" a novel called Lethe. In January, I started with 185,000 words. Now, I'm down to 117,000 and falling, with large sections of de novo material added. Its like sculpting clay. Hack a chunk off here, add a glob there. This one's going easier than the sequel so I use this as a respite from revising Peregrin.

I might use this strategy in the future: writing two novels at once to help clear my mental palate. I have my next two lined up.

Ricky Sides · 05-02-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ASparrow

I might use this strategy in the future: writing two novels at once to help clear my mental palate. I have my next two lined up.

Hat's off to you!

That would drive me crazy.

Have a great day,
Ricky

Joebill · 05-02-2010, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

Hee-Hee.....I haven't really paid that much attention this year myself. I did notice that there is a new Tony Hoagland collection out that I'm about to go pick up.

Looking forward to seeing your work.

My problem, of course, is going through all those CD backups, looking for Dream 20 and Nightmare 4.

I'm not sure they exist as I do remember writing Dream 21, and being told I had skipped Dream 20. I intended to write Dream 20, but I cannot find it. This was ten years ago.

I wrote Nightmare 5, not remembering if I wrote Nightmare 4 or not. So, that one may not have been written either.

I do have a series of 3 poems. The first one was written after hearing the song 'Black Velvelt' by Alannah Myles. The other 2 take the scenario further along. Science Fiction that is. I know where all 3 of those are on my hard drive.

Joebill · 05-02-2010, 05:57 PM

While I saw this on television and not youtube, here is the youtube copy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEZxtdesraU

edit:

Sorry, I forgot to add that Black Velvet is a brand of Whiskey.

kennyc · 05-02-2010, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joebill

While I saw this on television and not youtube, here is the youtube copy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEZxtdesraU

edit:

Sorry, I forgot to add that Black Velvet is a brand of Whiskey.

Killer stuff. That voice, that mood, is definitely inspiring!

Joebill · 05-02-2010, 06:25 PM

poem: Fast car

moved to the poetry thread by the author, me.

GeoffC · 05-03-2010, 04:59 AM

ppssst !

is this not in the Poetry Thread ?

05-01-2010, 08:55 PM	#485
DaringNovelist Addict Posts: 197 Karma: 1010202 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: iPod Touch	Okay here is the opening page of my work in progress. I've been on a break from it, but I will be finishing it in May. I shall prime my enthusiasm by letting the world see! (It's a mystery suspense - humor and cozy flavor.) **** Doctor Cannon dashed in, late, through the waiting room entrance. The room was empty. "Is Gwen here yet?" she asked the receptionist. "Not yet." Gwen Littleton was always exactly on time, inspite of an apparent reluctance to come at all. Dr. Cannon furrowed her brow and went into her private office. She almost didn't see the man in the perfectly pressed trenchcoat sitting quietly in the chair in the corner, where he would see her before she saw him. Neat, quiet, exuding control like a goddamn spy. "You're George," she said, not a question. "George Starling. Yes." Slight accent, vaguely British to go with the trenchcoat and cool, lurking presence. She glanced back at the receptionist and shut the door. "Gwen sent you, didn't she?" "Yes." "Dammit!" She threw her papers on the desk and went around to sit behind it. He sat forward, resting his elbows on his knees, and watched her. "I can't talk to you about her," she told him. "I'm aware of that." "Then why are you here?" "I believe Gwen was under the impression that I could talk to you instead." "You can't take her therapy for her." "It was that or cancel." (The whole first chapter is at [Promotional links removed - MODERATOR) Camille Last edited by Dr. Drib; 11-05-2011 at 02:53 PM.

05-02-2010, 05:57 PM	#492
Joebill Fanatic Posts: 517 Karma: 459442 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Alpha Centauri's Library of Alexandria Device: Pandigital Novel	While I saw this on television and not youtube, here is the youtube copy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEZxtdesraU edit: Sorry, I forgot to add that Black Velvet is a brand of Whiskey. Last edited by Joebill; 05-02-2010 at 06:01 PM.

05-02-2010, 06:25 PM	#494
Joebill Fanatic Posts: 517 Karma: 459442 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Alpha Centauri's Library of Alexandria Device: Pandigital Novel	poem: Fast car moved to the poetry thread by the author, me. Last edited by Joebill; 05-03-2010 at 06:56 PM. Reason: fixing typos, and moved it

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04-27-2010, 05:07 PM	#481
Moejoe Banned Posts: 5,100 Karma: 72193 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South of the Border Device: Coffin	I'm writing a short story called Kunt, it's about a man with a really unfortunate and terribly embarrassing second name - Bush.

05-01-2010, 03:45 PM	#483
Joebill Fanatic Posts: 517 Karma: 459442 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Alpha Centauri's Library of Alexandria Device: Pandigital Novel	I am attempting to locate a series of poems I wrote some years ago and turn them into a compilation. Dream 11 I posted is one of them. The series is 20 or 21 dreams and 5 nightmares. Some I was uncertain of and I named one of them Dream 7/Nightmare 2. Once I find them, I'll go over them as some of my early work has typos in them... put them together, then post them in epub books.

05-02-2010, 11:22 AM	#488
Ricky Sides Enthusiast Posts: 34 Karma: 520340 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Athens, Alabama Device: none	I'm currently working on book 7 of my Peacekeeper series. Have a great day, Ricky

05-02-2010, 12:46 PM	#489
ASparrow Addict Posts: 355 Karma: 600000 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Boston Device: Palm TX	I'm revising the sequel to Xenolith (18 chapters done, but Chapter 19 is the most dreadful gibberish), I am also currently "un-writing" a novel called Lethe. In January, I started with 185,000 words. Now, I'm down to 117,000 and falling, with large sections of de novo material added. Its like sculpting clay. Hack a chunk off here, add a glob there. This one's going easier than the sequel so I use this as a respite from revising Peregrin. I might use this strategy in the future: writing two novels at once to help clear my mental palate. I have my next two lined up.

05-03-2010, 04:59 AM	#495
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	ppssst ! is this not in the Poetry Thread ?