Writing with Pride

My friends at MadSilence have roared in favor of my blog. I’m quite pleased and very appreciative of this recognition, especially when it comes from folks who really know how to write interesting, creative, and clever posts. You can learn more about “A Roar for Powerful Words” at The Shameless Lions Writing Circle.

Writing Challenge - Week of August 13, 2007

The Challenge:
146 words regarding:
As Jack Bauer’s personal tailor, you’re used to special requests, like sewing a Glock P36 into the sleeve, or exploding cufflinks that have to be added after 5:30 on a Friday (what a jerk!) but today, he takes the cake and asks for:
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Writing Challenge - Week of May 21, 2007

(119 words) See WC #14 set-up here.
Kid: You’re at the ultimate hot spot for outrageous entertainment and fine dining.
Me: Whaaa?
Kid: That’s what my pa told me to tell you.
Me: (sitting up, pushing the kid aside) Your pa? Did he (holding skirt out) dress me too?
Kid: Dunno. Nawp. Couldn’t say.
Me: Go get me your pa, boy! [...]

A Film About Copyright Law - Fair(y) Use Tale

Writing Challenge - Week of May 7, 2007

Challenge #12 comes from Indie Bloggers. Below is my response to this challenge.
Scene: A flotilla of black limousines blocks the street to a row of brownstone apartments. People are collected in various groups on the sidewalk. A woman in a red t-shirt and blue jeans struggles through the crowd to reach the entrance of an [...]

Conversations with Dead Celebrities - Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn’s last words on film were, “How do you find your way back in the dark?”
Scene: Outside, rain is coming down in sheets. Thunder rolls like half-full oil drums across a ship’s deck. Lightening radiates and cracks the sky. Electric power has ceased. The old pendulum clock in the corner of the living room counts [...]

Writing Challenge - Week of May 2, 2007

I discovered Indie Bloggers this evening. Each week they present a writing challenge. This week’s challenge is audio-based. Below you’ll find my answer to challenge #11.
Harriet thinks to herself as she squeezes her way through the gallery, “Did I leave the iron on? No. I couldn’t have. I checked twice.” She approaches a Van Gogh, [...]