The Unexpected Evolution of Character

I just came across this unfinished blog post from a year and a half ago, and it made me laugh, so I decided to finish it. I no longer spend all day writing in coffee shops, and the manuscript I mention here has been collecting dust for months, but come summer, I hope to beContinue reading “The Unexpected Evolution of Character”

Keeps Typing

Creeeeeeeeak. [Sticks one arm tentatively inside. Feels spider webs. Flips out. Does hippity-hoppity screechy octopus-style dance move until all spider webs are off. [Reaches in with broom and clears entryway of cobwebs.] [Lights match. Sees angry homeless spiders. Drops match. Screams. Runs. Screams some more.] [Eventually comes back to make sure has not started fireContinue reading “Keeps Typing”

The Tale of the Christmas Bat

Author’s Note: Before I begin, I would like to say that I have nothing but love and respect for the participants in this adventure. They are all kind-hearted, intelligent people, despite how they may appear in this story. You’ll have to trust me on this. Author’s Note, Part 2: The following story really creates moreContinue reading “The Tale of the Christmas Bat”