Tag Archives: writing

Update on the Novel Process

Posted on January 21, 2023 by Austin

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 →

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Now You Know Too Much

Posted on November 27, 2022 by Austin

“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 →

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The Unexplored Julia Stiles Timeline

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Austin

“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 →

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When The Writer’s Left Unsupervised

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Austin

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 →

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A Novel Distraction: The Nite Show Is Back!

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Austin

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 →

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Must Love Alliteration

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Austin

“You know how I really suck at dating?” Aaron asked after taking a long chug of his Snapple. It was the last Sunday in August and the best friends were seated on their favorite bench next to the river.  It … Continue reading →

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Art Girl Was Here

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Austin

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 →

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Vacation Planning 101(I)

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Austin

I finally find myself on vacation, Modern Philosophers.  Before you pepper me with questions about where I’m going, and requests for postcards from those undisclosed destinations, let me share my Vacation Planning with you. Avoid People At All Costs.  This … Continue reading →

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Greater Expectations

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Austin

“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 →

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Run And Tell The Angels Champ’s Not A Time Traveler

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Austin

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 →

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