Be Bad.

The world is so great. So much to inspire the senses. It's like the only thing to stop me from everything I want to do is me. It's time to be bad, dig in, and let go of the expectations people have of me. It's time to truly be me. Ever have that sensation? If so, it's not a bad thing. It's a good thing, particularly for writers. Do it. Break out of the conformity. Open up to something greater. You should have done it yesterday, but today isn't too late to start.

Mighty Than the Sword

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Allowing the end of summer to spin off to a memory, I must tell the truth I haven't been slaying many dragons with my pen or keyboard as of late. I've had a fantastic summer reading, writing short stories, and having adventures that will brew new ideas for stories to tell. Living in the world, staying connected to events, and having new experiences is an important aspect of being a writer.  Is this all just an excuse for not writing enough? Yes, but the summer was so sweet I couldn't resist. I'm finishing up a third short story today and starting a fourth. It seems in no time I just might have a collection of short stories. Some of the things that have influenced me include the Thriller 2 in paperback.

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I also picked up several back issues of Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine circa 1992. I love flipping through older issues.

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Last but not least, the news. Isn't life full of enough gore to make a person wonder who their next door neighbor really is?