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Update on the Novel Process
Have no fear, Modern Philosophers, I am alive and well! I appreciate that some of you have reached out to check on me since the blog has been so quiet in the new year. I wanted to assure you that … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Writing
Tagged agents, Humor, Modern Philosopher, novels, publishing, query letters, Sarcasm, satire, writing
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Now You Know Too Much
“Do you think it’s possible to be too intelligent?” Aaron asked before he took a long sip of his Snapple. It was the Sunday after Thanksgiving and the best friends were still digesting leftovers as they sat on their favorite … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, detectives, flash fiction, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, writing
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The Unexplored Julia Stiles Timeline
“I watched 10 Things I Hate About You last night,” Aaron threw out there as a conversation starter before he took a long sip of his Snapple. “Oh,” Holly remarked. “Were you craving a little Shakespeare, but didn’t feel like … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged flash fiction, Hollywood, Humor, Julia Stiles, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, screenwriting, short story, writing
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When The Writer’s Left Unsupervised
Last night was another new taping of The Nite Show with Danny Cashman, Modern Philosophers. The thing about writing a TV show is that all my work is done before the taping. Once we are on the set, I have … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged behind the scenes, Danny Cashman, Gracie Theatre, Humor, Modern Philosopher, photography, Sarcasm, satire, The Nite Show, writing
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A Novel Distraction: The Nite Show Is Back!
Querying agents and trying to get a novel published can be demoralizing, depressing, and frustrating, Modern Philosophers. And trust me, there are way more words than those three that I could use to describe the process. It’s important to have … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged Danny Cashman, Humor, Modern Philosopher, monologue jokes, query letters, Sarcasm, satire, The Nite Show, writing, writing for TV
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Art Girl Was Here
Those of you who read my serials know that Aspen Roark, in the persona of her alter ego Art Girl, considers the streets and sidewalks of the city in which she lives to be her personal canvas for her colorful … Continue reading
Greater Expectations
“I’m going to give you two conversation topics,” Holly explained. “You get to choose which one we talk about while we enjoy this beautiful view.” Aaron smiled and took a sip of his Snapple. “Kind of like a conversation roulette?” … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged best friends, flash fiction, Great Expectations, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Relationships, Sarcasm, satire, short story, writing
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Run And Tell The Angels Champ’s Not A Time Traveler
I made a surprise bonus post of my latest serial last night, Modern Philosophers. By now, many of you have read chapter 10 and contacted me via all forms of social media to share your thoughts. All those comments mentioned … Continue reading
Posted in Humor
Tagged creative process, fiction, Foo Fighters, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Sarcasm, satire, serial, short story, Time Travel, writing
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