I am reading Carl Hiaasen's Nature Girl. I never doubt Hiaasen's authenticity when it comes to creating over-the-top characters. In journalism, over-the-top is sometimes the norm. What led Hiaasen to become an author? Since falling for his writing style—with which I share certain satirical values in my contemporary stories—I had decided to research the author. I… Continue reading How Does Career Choice Affect Writers?
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When Location Should Matter
I went across the bridge. I could not decide if I should wonder back, or journey toward what is unknown. The unknown is most secretive, and it shares not a single confidence with anyone or anything it knows. Bridges, rivers, buildings, and towns - with history etched or blasted into them - have always attracted me. As… Continue reading When Location Should Matter
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