Playing around with symbols, even as a critic, can be a kind of kiddish parlor game. A little of it goes a long way. There are other things of greater value in any novel or story … humanity, character analysis, truth on other levels, etc., etc. Good symbolism should be as natural as breathing … and as unobtrusive.
– Ray Bradbury
Tag: game
Quotable 354
Writing a book is like playing a chess game against your conscious, your subconscious, and your doubt all at the same time.
– Victoria Schwab
haiku 399
she lies down on
her toy mouse
game over
#quikfic 104
The bowling alley hushed as Pete neared the line to finish a perfect game. Suddenly, an old soldier’s cell phone pealed reveille.
#quikfic 79
“Five-card stud,” the new dealer said. “Aces and Colt .45’s are high.” One of the other men sighed. “So much for a friendly game.”