Author Archives: icantbelieveitsablog

Empire & Great Jones 100-Word Challenge

Posted on 25/08/2014 by icantbelieveitsablog

Empire & Great Jones 100-Word Challenge.   Empire & Great Jones 100-Word Challenge The challenge is simple: Post a 100-word story or poemTry to hit exactly 100 words!You can post your writing as a comment on the Spark page (link at … Continue reading →

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Pearls Before Swine

Posted on 27/07/2014 by icantbelieveitsablog

Years ago, I applied to Rivoli, a four-star restaurant in Albany, California.  Of course, I had delivered my résumé to several restaurants, but I was very interested in this job, as I had eaten there several times, and it was … Continue reading →

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Jump! Another Bloghop

Posted on 10/03/2014 by icantbelieveitsablog

Dude, where have you been?  Busy.  I’ve been busy. Hey! Maybe a bloghop will light a fire under my ass. My friend Katie Stephens, made me do this.  It’s all her fault. Q: What am I working on? So many … Continue reading →

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It’s a Bit Drafty in Here.

Posted on 15/01/2014 by icantbelieveitsablog

In writing, you must kill all your darlings.—William Faulkner …and dozens of authors who said something similar about rewriting being the name of the game. Rewriting is my least favorite part of the process.  I love the initial burst of … Continue reading →

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New things coming soon.  Changes in my plans, changes in my blog, possibly even changes in my skivvies. Thanks for following and stay tuned.  I’ll be in touch by the end of the week, if not sooner. Enjoy the song … Continue reading →

Posted on 31/12/2013 by icantbelieveitsablog | 1 Comment

NaNo…No…No…Okay. Why Not?

Posted on 02/11/2013 by icantbelieveitsablog

So, I decided to participate in National Novel Writing Month this year, because my optimism and reality really should finally meet up and have a cup of coffee. The idea is to write at least 50,000 words in one month.  That’s 1666.66666667 words … Continue reading →

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I Talk Too Much

Posted on 25/10/2013 by icantbelieveitsablog

I’m back.  I think.  I hope. But during my short sabbatical, I’ve managed to keep busy, writing, reading, and working like a mofo. Also, I finally got around to recording some stories to post for those who want to hear … Continue reading →

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Stop Me if You Think You’ve Heard This One Before.

Posted on 16/09/2013 by icantbelieveitsablog

Hello again.  I realized today that I never told y’all about the fun interview with Paul Hamilton a few weeks back. Paul is doing several interviews in an Aspiring Author Series, and I had the pleasure to be at the … Continue reading →

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More Short Shorts.

Posted on 09/09/2013 by icantbelieveitsablog

Okay, just one.  I’m quite fluish today, and need to get to sleep and get up tomorrow and find just the right balance of coffee and cough syrup to get through a long day at work. Please enjoy another installment … Continue reading →

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Selling Art or Selling Out?

Posted on 02/09/2013 by icantbelieveitsablog

“Those are my principles, and if you don’t like them…well I have others.” – Groucho Marx Let’s face it: creative types rarely get to write their own ticket. Once you’re finished with that novel, that sculpture, that album, the people footing … Continue reading →

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