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Third and Indiana: A Review
Steve Lopez' Third and Indiana can be interpreted acros many different themes. To some it could come across as a morbid coming-of-age tale of life in the ghetto. To others, it's another cry for help on behalf of the city of Philadelphia. But in its purest form, it's a chilling account of the state of our inner-city neighborhoods.
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Revision #3, more statistical factoids
As of yesterday, I've finished my third and most extensive revision to Apple Blossom Lane. I've always told myself that word count comes second to meaning, fluidity and character development. But that's not to underestimate the importance of the word count ( Read more... ) -
I've really gotta start paying more attention.
I'm sure I can garner better readership of this blog if I updated more often. If my flash drive didn't disintegrate, I'd be better equipped to give you more info.
I guarantee, a real entry tomorrow.
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Poem-a-day
I failed to see the target of my affections during my visit to West Chester. So I want to make it up to her somehow. I thought of something that will simultaneously leave an impression, make her feel special and exercise my pen. I've been looking to undertake some kind of literary challenge and I think this is it. I feel like my poetic prowess is ( Read more... ) -
Power what?
Jesus, how long has it been since I've paid attention to Power Chord Poetry? It's been a long while. I remember my inspiration for starting the novel (well, novella), and it's a loose indication of how long it's been since I've paid any attention to it.
I had Tom's copy of Kerouac's On the Road. Okay, I admit I was cheating a bit. It was a book on ( Read more... ) -
Presenting side project #3,578,106
While plugging away at the ol' novel, I've had quite a few side projects lined up. Several poems, one or two short stories and even a novelette (which, unfortunately, has seen no progress in months) have ben started. But I've come to the conclusion that a lot of those side projects have sprung up when I've been stuck in the novel ( Read more... ) -
More trial version
Well, I'm satisfied with my revision. Chapter 19 is about on the way. I've decided to toy with the word counts of the current chapters and work on keeping the story fluid and at a good pace. It's proven to be quite the cognitive circus.
Page 2 of my chapter 18 notes are as follows:
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Apple Blossom Lane, trial version
People often ask me... well, seldom ask me... why I don't post chapters of the novels on here anymore. Well, it's not a convenient medium. Besides, this is what I've been up to in the past few weeks:
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A teaser for my novelette
The following is an excerpt from Robert Brighton Hates the World, a novelette project I've been tinkering with for the past few weeks. I've got a couple ideas that are too elaborate for short stories but are not quite broad enough to fill a full-size novel. This is the first of these novelettes.
At the epoch of the tale he told, Robert Brighton ( Read more... )
