Patty sat out back and quietly played her guitar. By the third time through Brahms’ “Lullabye,” the baby next door went to sleep.
Month: September 2014
Quotable 220
Writing is hard work, not magic. It begins with deciding why you are writing and whom you are writing for. What is your intent? What do you want the reader to get out of it? What do you want to get out of it. It’s also about making a serious time commitment and getting the project done.
– Suze Orman
haiku 332
overpass –
woman in bikini
on her porch below
#quikfic 119
“What’s with the flag?” “People keep throwing mud on it, so I have to wash it,” he said, gesturing toward the pink Stars and Bars.
Quotable 219
Becoming a writer to be a brand name is like doing law solely to prepare for your selection to the supreme court.
– Justine Larbalestier
haiku 331
fair crowd –
future therapy dog
sticks close to trainer
#quikfic 118
“I’m sorry, Mother,” he whispered, “but if I don’t they’ll know I’m a Jew.” Hans closed the door to the gas chamber behind her.
Quotable 218
Write what should not be forgotten.
– Isabel Allende
haiku 330
state fair tradition –
young women in short shorts
and cowboy boots
#quikfic 117
“Truth or dare, Mike?” “Truth.” “What’s the worse thing you’ve done?” “Hid my sister’s EpiPen so she would die of a food allergy.”